353 Wild Duel (2/2)

The ground where they stood tremored from the impact, and dust and sand swirled around them.

Jin Gang's brutal attack was stopped, but it pushed Xiao Luo back for about two to three meters, leaving two deep furrows in the ground. Xiao Luo stomped his right foot into the ground to regain his balance and stayed ready in a low wide stance.

”Hmm, not bad at all, hahaha...”

Jin Gang was laughed maniacally, and instantly pounced at Xiao Luo like a tiger on the hunt. This time he launched a series of relentless attacks.

Xiao Luo's defense was up to the challenge. His excellent footwork kept him away from Jin Gang's furious strikes as he danced around his adversary, and anticipated his attacker's moves with astute judgment. Jin Gang swarmed Xiao Luo with a series of quick low strikes, but Xiao Luo reacted by spinning away and countering his attack with a flurry of kicks.

Both fighters now exchanged violent strikes with their fists, landing blows with the force of a hammer, and as the fight went on, their breathing became more labored. But the fight raged on, and the ground shook from the constant battering of the two combatants, with clouds of dust hovering across the entire field.

As the duel continued, the swirling dust now appeared like a fog and visibility was reduced drastically—it was literally a fog of war. The onlookers could not see either of the fighters and only heard the sounds of blows and grunts, as both Xiao Luo and Jin Gang were completely shrouded in a cloud of dust.

For the NSA soldiers observing the duel from the roadside, they were in awe of the two fighters who were relentlessly battling it out in such difficult conditions. It did not seem to be a duel between men, but rather a fight between two ancient beasts!

Ji Siying was overcome by anxiety, and she looked pale, fearing for Xiao Luo's safety. She was aware that Jin Gang was a formidable opponent.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The intensity of the duel was reaching fever pitch as resounding blows reverberated from within the dust cloud like a peal of thunder. Something had to give as there was no way the fighters could keep this up any longer.

Suddenly, a figure flew out from the swirling dust storm like a cannonball and crashed onto the ground some ten meters away. The momentum caused Jin Gang to tumble along the bare ground like a drifting car out of control, stirring up a trail of dust and sand in his wake.

Was that… Xiao Luo?

Everyone blinked then squinted to get a better look at the person, but the visibility was so poor that none could make him out immediately.

Suddenly, a lone figure strode out of the dust cloud, taking slow and steady steps—it was Xiao Luo! He looked grim, and his clothes were in tatters, but his body did not appear to have sustained serious injuries.

Everyone gasped—that would mean that the man who was sent flying off earlier was none other than Jin Gang. They were suddenly in awe of Xiao Luo as no one could even begin to believe that Jin Gang could be defeated by a single opponent.

ARRRHH!

Without warning, a deafening roar echoed across the training ground—Jin Gang had picked himself up and regained his senses. Seething with unbridled rage, he charged at Xiao Luo, leaving a trail of dust swirling behind him.

Jin Gang had ripped his shirt off, and his exposed skin had turned a golden hue, exactly like the monks of the ”Shaolin 18 Bronzemen,” for Jin Gang had called upon the special powers that gave him invulnerability and immense strength.

”He's using the 'Vajra Body Defending Divine Skill!'”

Someone from the crowd shouted when he saw Jin Gang's golden-hued skin.

”Mie, this is getting very interesting… take this!”

Jin Gang was closing in onto Xiao Luo, and a strong aura was emanating from his clenched iron fists as he prepared to smite his opponent.

Before Xiao Luo could even react, Jin Gang was suddenly onto him, and all Xiao Luo saw was a flashing streak of golden light. Xiao Luo kept his eyes honed and spotted Jin Gang's punch at the very last second, and with no way to evade the blow, he crossed his arms in front of his body to protect his vital points.

POW!

It was a mighty punch and shook Xiao Luo violently, blowing sand and dust in all directions.

Xiao Luo felt like he had been smashed by a runaway train, and his body was thrown off violently. Like Jin Gang earlier, he landed on the ground hard and continued to tumble for another twenty meters before coming to a rest.

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