113 The Challenge (1/2)
A gentle wind blew at the entrance of the secluded valley, stirring up the sand on the ground.
The entire place was silent; a pin drop could be heard.
”Brother Yu, Brother Huang Fu...”
Zhou Wenwu's palms started to sweat as he focused on Fang Yuan and Shi Yutong. ”Even though Master is Wu Zong, he had only just attained it, whereas the Sect Master of Spirit Returning Sect is an experienced Wu Zong...”
”Which one of us can actually guess what Master is thinking?”
Yu Xinlou was equally worried but appeared calm. ”Maybe Master just wants to show off his Wu Zong capabilities to scare them off. After all... Master is only 20, right? Even if he loses this match who would dare to belittle him?”
Huang Fu Renhe nodded his head in agreement.
Even the weakest Wu Zong would be far stronger than a [Martial Artist (12th Gate)] at his peak.
Taking Fang Yuan's age into consideration, people would think that he was a demon with extreme gifts! His future cannot be fathomed!
Fang Yuan did not know what his followers were thinking.
But if he knew that they had decided in their minds that he was not Shi Yutong's match, he would be speechless.
”I cultivate as both a martial artist and a spiritual knight. Even if I concealed my cultivation as a dream master, my magic is still much higher than that of a normal Wu Zong. This is where my advantage lies. Therefore, I could take on the experienced Wu Zongs without any worry. By taking on Shi Yutong today, I can further set a name for the secluded valley!”
His thoughts ran wild in his mind as he took a quick glance at Shi Yutong.
”Master Fang, I am a lady, so I shall have the first move!”
Shi Yutong felt that he was distracted at the moment and therefore struck first!
Her movements were swift. With continuous footsteps, she appeared in front of Fang Yuan like a ghost. Her delicate hands suddenly transformed into palms and struck down on Fang Yuan.
At where she originally was, there was still a shadow, and her words seemed to come from there as well.
”What a good timing!”
Fang Yuan laughed, raised both of his hands and without retreating or counter-attacking, he countered with brute force!
Seeing this, Shi Yutong's beautiful eyes became suspicious, as she exerted her elemental force. Her hands seemed as though they could melt jade; the green veins were distinct and visible.
”Spirit Returning Strike! White Lotus Palm?”
Lin Leiyue shrieked; she knew that her master had exerted all her force in one move, and even used her secret technique!
”Ping!”
A large sound was heard followed by a wave of vibration travelling in all directions. The people of the secluded valley and Spirit Returning Sect all took a few steps back, and there was rumbling in their ears.
In the battlefield, the two silhouettes came into contact and immediately flew apart. Both of them gained their footing shortly.
Fang Yuan appeared emotionless and looked at his own arms.
”Pa!”
His clothing was suddenly torn apart and flew into the air like butterflies, revealing his muscular build and smooth skin.
As Shi Yutong witnessed this scene she held her hands behind her back, as she did not gain any advantage from this opening move. Her eyes were full of suspicion. ”Using a rough technique to break through to Wu Zong? What technique is this? 13 Golden Bells Concealment Technique? Or the Golden Jade Bone Formula? No... It doesn't seem like any of it!”
Those who used rough techniques to break through Wu Zong were crazy about martial arts and would use brute force in combat with little to no weaknesses. This gave Shi Yutong a headache.
”Whoosh! Whip!
At the same time, Fang Yuan's body produced popping sounds, all the way from his spine every piece of bone. He stretched all five fingers out and swiped, bringing with it a strong gust of wind. ”One more time!”
”Chirp!”
With the end of his sentence, he flew forward and the friction with the air made a high-pitched chirping sound. He stretched his hand above Shi Yutong's head, and the force which popped within his body a few moments ago hardened his body and travelled to his arms and fingers, all the way to his fingertips. His fingernails were sharp as a knife and his fingers went for her head.
His hand had yet to land, but the wind from the fingertips could already stun her scalp.
Shi Yutong retained her composure and with a face of compassion, clasp her hands together in front of her chest. ”Compassionate Seal!”
A holy light appeared on her face as her elemental energy formed a ring of protection around her; it was as though the compassionate Buddha had arrived at the mortal world.
”Break... it!”
Fang Yuan disregarded the protection and with his rough technique, struck down hard with his right hand, like a hammer.
”Crush!”
The exertion of energies was a different scene in the audience's eyes.
It was as though a ruthless large eagle was shrieking, with its sharp talons striking towards a Buddha in white robes!
After a short moment, Shi Yutong screamed and dodged away from where she stood; what was left there was Fang Yuan, who slowly stood up.
”Master... is actually at the disadvantage!”
Seeing their silhouettes come together once again, and looking Shi Yutong's messy robes, Lin Leiyue's eyeballs almost popped out.
Never would she have imagined that her god-like master would be pressured and put at a disadvantage by Fang Yuan!
”Good technique!”
Shi Yutong looked at Fang Yuan with suspicion in her eyes. ”Eagle Claw Iron Skin Technique?!”
After exchanging a few hands, she seemed to have understood Fang Yuan's technique but still could not believe her eyes.
When did this ordinary 4 Heavenly Gate martial arts technique gain the ability to break its limits?
”Indeed... What does Sect Master think about it?”
Fang Yuan shrugged his neck, and his laughter struck fear.
Although he had only just attained Wu Zong, Shi Yutong was fighting with him in terms of rough techniques, and by pitting her weakness against his strength, she would obviously lose.
”Great! Indeed, a young warrior! I guess I'll have to deal with you like a real opponent!”
Shi Yutong blushed, and once again placed her palms together.
”Rumble!”
A white glow appeared from her body, and in mid-air, pieces of white flower petals were floating around. These petals came together to form white lotus flowers which gradually landed on the ground.