Chapter 192: An Invaluable Lesson (2/2)

Within minutes, a stadium beside the school building was prepared and then...

... I found myself in the middle of the stadium. I stood at the right side of the stadium while Natalia stood by the opposite. My mind was still processing what to do when the Principal suddenly announced the start of the match!

START!

I raised my hands before Natalia could do her first move. When it comes to speed, I'm actually pretty fast since that's what I've always relied on when I'm in trouble. What's the use of speed when you can't even maintain the speed limit, right?

Everyone held their breaths as the referee of the match raised his hands and asked me what's wrong.

”I have an announcement to give before we proceed with this match.” I started.

”Now, one of the rising questions you have in your mind is that this is unfair, right? Of course, it is unfair since I'm already a Sect Master and Natalia is still a student. But please bear in mind that the purpose of this exhibition match is to teach Natalia something that she hasn't learned throughout these years. I hope everyone would understand and agree to that.”

Upon seeing a couple of bobbing heads, er I mean, nodding heads, I cupped my hands and continued my announcement.

”But still, this fight is still unfair. I should give her a handy, right?”

This time, a series of gasps emerged from the crowd.

Oh, carp!

”I meant a handicap! A handy!” I panicked as I explained. After clearing my throat a couple of times, I continued. ”As I mentioned, I should give her a HANDICAP, right? And that handicap would probably blow all of your minds. This is something that I've done to my disciples every time they challenged me to a fight. And I assure everyone here that this handicap holds a multitude of invaluable lessons.”

Natalia concernedly stared at me as if she was dragged into something crazy... well, I guess one could argue with that. I mean, what I'm about to do was as crazy as it gets... and that's the essence of the handicap.

”From the beginning to the end of the match, I will not use an ounce of my Qi Energy! If Natalia can defeat me, then I'll be her servant from now on!”

Another round of gasps, another series of shocked faces from the audience. Do I seem like I'm enjoying myself right now? Oh, yes! That couldn't get any more precise than that. I really am enjoying the moment since it would show just how strong the Tang Sect is.

That or I'm just digging my own grave. If Natalia was stronger than I expected, then I don't think I have a way out of this. In any case, I already plainly laid out the disadvantage. If I were to go back on my words right now, then that would just make me a coward... or an idiot... or both.

”Are you sure about this, S-sect Master?!” Natalia finally spoke up. ”With all due respect, Sect Master Tang Yongrui, I'm in the Peak of Ancient Realm. Given two years and I'll reach the Dao Realm. Please don't underestimate me, Sect Master.”

”Don't worry, Natalia. I'm not underestimating, not in the least bit. I just want to teach you a very important lesson to formally welcome you to this school as part of the student exchange event. I may be overstepping my boundaries right now but I'm convinced that it's necessary for your growth.”

Natalia smiled. It was brief but she smiled a little bit before bowing towards me. ”Well then, please guide me, Sect Master. You did say that if you were to lose, you'll be my servant, right?”

”Yes,” I confirmed.

”T-then, if I were to lose, I'll be your disciple.” She returned, her face brimming with confidence.