AST 2413 - The Tragic Wu Chengqi, Mountain Push Stance (1/2)

”Oh? So you're saying that we were the ones in the wrong first?” asked Qing Shui, putting a smile that was not really a smile on his face.

”It's actually not important whether you were right or wrong. In this world, we speak with our strength. If we aren't stronger than you, there's nothing we can do even if we were bullied. However, if one is not strong, the consequences of bullying others must be considered beforehand. What do you think?” said the man.

Qing Shui smiled. ”You're saying that as long as I'm strong enough, I can bully you however I want to?”

The other party's words already made it clear that he was the one bullying them. This guy was still trying to gain the upperhand through words.

”I didn't say that. I can only say that anyone who wishes to bully our Wu Clan would have to pay the price for it. Our Wu Clan won't be bullied willingly.” Of course, the man wouldn't admit Qing Shui's words. Although the world of the Nine Continents was one where the stronger fist had the right to speak, people still had high morals, and people who went overboard wouldn't be accepted. For example, if a powerful expert committed all sorts of evil deeds and didn't care about anyone else, then that person was likely to be slain by the joint forces of other people.

Nothing could be accomplished without norms or standards. There were different regulations amongst forces in a circle. To enter this circle, one must accept the tests from the existing members, and after entering, they would still have to abide to the circle's regulations. Of course, in the case their abilities could surpass that of this circle, then they wouldn't be restricted. It was because by then, that person would be the one setting the regulations in said circle.

Being domineering was dependent on the individual. Even if you were strong, there would also be other people who were like springs. No matter how far down they were pushed down, they wouldn't break and would only bear with it. However, once the pressure used to suppress them wasn't enough, they would burst out with a terrifyingly strong resistance.

”There's no need to say anything about me bullying the Wu Clan. No one will believe it. The reason I'm not explaining myself is because I can't be bothered to. Go on, how do you want to settle this?” Qing Shui smiled casually.

”How about this, let's be fair. I'll break all your teeth and this matter will be over,” said the man.

Qing Shui looked at the man. ”This is considered fair? How about this? We will give each other a punch without dodging. It'll be absolutely fair. What do you think?”

”If you think this is acceptable, I won't object. I can play with you.” The man's eyes gleamed as he smiled.

Qing Shui hadn't expected the other party to agree to this, and he walked out.

The man also walked toward Qing Shui and said, ”I'm called Wu Chengqi”

”I probably won't be able to remember it and will forget about it after the fight.” Qing Shui smiled, shaking his head.

Wu Chengqi's face turned very cold. ”I hope that you can still be so happy later on.”

”Let's start. I don't like to crap all over the place,” Qing Shui said outright.

Wu Chengqi flared and struck at Qing Shui's heart.

Qing Shui did the same, striking a punch toward the opponent's heart.

Boom! Boom!

Neither party dodged and both of them blown away by three steps. Qing Shui breathed in. His body was fine, and Wu Chengqi appeared to be fine as well. Both of them returned to their earlier position and struck out once again at the same spot.

Boom! Boom!

This time around, both parties staggered off five steps. Qing Shui had struck out with his Hitting A Cow Through A Mountain ability. This fist technique had a certain amount of ability to bypass defenses. The punch struck out by the other party had had a similar effect too. However, by the looks of it, both parties seemed to be fine.

Qing Shui had the Flying Sword's damage reducing ability and didn't feel much. However, by the looks of it, the other party should also possess some unique item or technique to reduce the damage received.