Chapter 377: War and Disturbance (7)
It was a dreamlike time.
It's been a long time since I've fought such a burden-free battle.
When confronting an enemy, you must kill them. On the battlefield, you bear the obligation to remain undefeated. When instructing a younger generation, you must never give your all. When confronting a teacher, you are actually seeking instruction.
Too many burdens. Too many concerns. Musts, musts, shoulds, can'ts. Like invisible shackles that bind me.
In this duel, there was no such thing.
We are allies, so it doesn't matter if we fail.
It's not a life-and-death battle, so it's okay to get injured.
The opponent is strong enough to use all his strength.
How long...
How long has it been since we had such a pure battle?
Weapons clashed amidst laughter, dodging, seeing through, being wounded, and then rallying to fight another round. Moves gradually became simpler, and the pace slowed. Yiqi Qianqiu's advancement had reached its limit, but it was meaningless in a battle like this.
The victory or defeat is not determined by the size of strength. The key that influences the balance of battle is "martial arts".
Then, the breakneck struggle gradually slowed, slowing enough for even the audience to make out. Simplified to the utmost, each move intertwined, and people gradually made out the faces of the two men.
Chu Hengkong is a natural strong man.
He displayed a natural grace in his moves, unfazed by injury or defeat. He fought bravely, daring to attack despite injury, never doubting the outcome of the battle. Accustomed to strength, he held absolute confidence in his own victory.
Huan Ge is a weak person who climbed to a high place.
Despite his imposing build, he possesses a delicate mind. Knowing he's not indestructible, he's wary of the enemy's attacks. Having faced countless opponents stronger than himself, he understands the difficulty of victory and is therefore extremely cautious.
Two completely opposite men met on the same stage, but there was no contempt or hostility between them.
Because "martial arts" is the fairest thing in the world.
As long as you put in the effort, you will definitely reap the rewards.
The best pay with talent, the average pay with hard work. It may seem unfair, it may seem different, but in the end, it's all the same.
The "martial arts" that clash on the battlefield are actually the crystallization of self. The one competing with weapons is the self that has always been moving forward.
Therefore, people can also understand that Huan Ge is a greedy person.
Not satisfied with being weak and longing to be strong.
Not satisfied with defeat but eager for victory.
He wanted lots of treasures, lots of martial arts, recognition from the public, and the honors of a warrior. Even at this moment, he remained the same.
Want to win!
The naginata swept the spear away, the long sword blocked the divine slash. Axes and hammers came crashing down from both sides, but Chu Hengkong ducked to avoid them. His remaining fists struck directly at his face, but Chu Hengkong thrust his spear forward, using softness to overcome hardness, deflecting the blow and then using his leg to block the final blow.
"I have a trick—" Huan Ge drew back exaggeratedly and suddenly threw a punch, "I got it!"
Chu Hengkong kicked up the Kanglong Spear and blocked it: "Your sneak attack is more powerful than ordinary moves."
"Hahaha, really?" Huan Ge sneered, "I'm afraid not!"
A streak of black light suddenly emanated from Huan Ge's palm. Within his fist, a needle-thin weapon was hidden! As it emerged, it grew in the wind, transforming into a long staff forged from fine iron. Chu Hengkong felt the staff's tip touch his wrist, and he felt a surge of concentrated power. His wrist suddenly lost control, and the Dragon Spear was knocked out of his hand.
The black iron rod emanated a powerful spiritual energy, surpassing all previous weapons. It was a Level 6 divine weapon! Forged with such high martial arts skills, the iron weapon forced Chu Hengkong's Death Wings to temporarily restrain themselves. He keenly sensed that it was a divine weapon forged specifically for war. Using unorthodox methods against the enemy would result in its immediate destruction.
"The Iron-Golden Rod was given to me by Master Chenjun Palace when I left the mountain after completing my studies."
Huan Ge raised his staff, his limbs extended in a whirling motion, his four arms each holding a divine weapon in protective formation, like a multi-armed Mingwang in a temple. His will coalesced into a fierce aura, and within that majestic and courageous aura, the sixth and final weapon emerged.
"Mastering all kinds of martial arts."
"The sword of the heart moves, the king sword of iron thorns!"
Overshadowing the precious treasures gifted by his master, it displayed an unparalleled presence. It was a jet-black sword with a hilt made of iron thorns. Named after the second lineage of Huan Ge's descent, the "Crown of Iron Thorns," the essence of forging the sword of the heart lies in the student's pure wish.
I want to learn all the skills in the world.
Want to get all the treasures in the world.
Become strong, become great. Even if you are born fragile, you must become a great man who is capable of defending your country!
Therefore, the sword of the heart only has a simple effect. The more weapons one possesses, the stronger the sword becomes. The more martial arts one learns, the sharper the sword becomes.
It exists because of simplicity, and it is powerful because of simplicity!
Huan Ge stood still, his stance wide open and closed. His six arms and six weapons stretched out simultaneously, his posture imbued with a majestic air.
"Look carefully, Chu Hengkong. This is my way, my path, the pinnacle of my martial arts—"
The wind and clouds change, the world collapses!"
Divine skills are coming.
The world is overwhelmed by "power".
The six magical weapons, the naginata, the giant axe, the heavy hammer, the long sword, the long stick, and the sword, struck out at the same time, leaving people dead in all directions.
This attack is not one that can be met by sheer willpower, nor does it leave room for sudden inspiration. This is the Dragon Country Fist, unrecorded in any secret manual. Created by the alien warrior Huan Ge, this unique technique is wielded only by him. The onslaught is endless, dodging impossible; once engaged, you are completely engulfed. This culmination of martial arts, forged through blood and sweat, sweeps across the heavens like divine will, stirring the winds and clouds, transforming the very fabric of the world!
Chu Hengkong's concentration reached its apex. The world lost its color in his eyes, and the outlines of his opponent and weapon shrank and converged, becoming abstract lines detached from reality. He could barely make out one move, three moves, fifteen moves, but after that, he would inevitably be hit.
Huan Ge's offensive wouldn't be stopped by a mere blow, nor could he dodge such an attack. His honed spearmanship had no place in the drifting clouds. His vaunted swordsmanship had no room to flourish in the face of such a storm. Furthermore, the opponent's Heart Sword was too powerful; both the Dragon Spear and the Wrist of Misfortune would shatter before its ultimate sharpness.
All he could use was the long sword in his hand and the blood in his body.
If that’s the case…!
He threw away his spear, forcing blood from his right palm, forming a shield of Qi armor around the Divine Slash Blade. He placed his wrist against the blade's back and raised the Divine Slash, blocking the incoming iron-metal club head-on!
That's just basic skills! The simplest and smallest movements, instinct without thinking! Block all attacks!
The fierce blade slashed towards Wang Jian, and the two sides clashed fiercely. Chu Hengkong, who had analyzed Huan Ge's inner energy in the previous encounter, used his improvised Qi armor to block the ferocious club blow. With Fen Ye's explosive power, he deflected the attack. The transferred energy formed a bright red dragon head, flying into the whirlwind!
Was the world about to collapse and shatter? No! Huan Ge, with his immense power, twisted the flow of power, wrapping the crimson dragon head around the giant axe. The counterattack became fuel, propelling an even more powerful second strike.
Chu Hengkong didn't think at all. He was immersed in the pure fight. There was no strength or weakness in his eyes, only the lines of forcing.
He then reinforced his Qi armor and parried again! He struck out again with the fiery dragon head! It flew into Huan Ge's whirlwind and was caught by the hammer, which brought it down with tripled force!
Parry! Counterattack! Parry! Counterattack! Parry! Counterattack!
The audience was choking with tension. Oh, the sacred tree! This was like a ball-catching game with a bomb as its medium. With each round of exchange, the bomb grew stronger. The bomb would settle on the side that ultimately made a mistake, and the loser would be shattered to pieces.
Yet no one made a mistake. The whirlwind persisted, the blood-curdling blades clung, and the simple attacks continued on the tightrope. The cycle of parry and counterattack stretched on for 100 rounds! 200 rounds! 500 rounds! Not only was there no misstep, but the pace only intensified. Incredibly, the martial arts skills of both sides soared even higher in the face of life and death.
The crimson dragon, condensed with power, became even more vivid and lifelike as the martial arts of both sides were infused into it. And at the end of the 506th round, at the critical moment of life and death, the concentrated power reached its limit... The red dragon, no longer moving, came to rest between the two sides. Their attacks simultaneously pierced the crimson light!
The red dragon roars, stirring up the fire that burns the dark night!
It was a devastating force reminiscent of a battlefield. The dueling arena collapsed instantly, and the might of a natural disaster swept across the entire military camp. A green light of divine power immediately descended. This was a level that required the intervention of the Divine Tree. Otherwise, no one could withstand the duel between these powerful warriors.
Chu Hengkong and Huan Ge were simultaneously sent flying, their bodies oozing with blood from countless wounds. Their hands, straining with all their might, were no longer strong enough to hold their weapons; even a mere dagger weighed heavily on them.
With the utmost decisiveness, they abandoned their divine weapons, straining their groaning bones to force themselves to their feet. Their gazes pierced through the dust to their opponents, who had risen almost simultaneously. Chu Hengkong saw a fist as bright red as fire, while Huan Ge saw... a swift silver spear!
The Arm of Misfortune transformed and struck out, piercing the battlefield. At the end of the duel, the assassin, having lost his weapon, chose the simple ultimate move he had first learned. Its lethality wasn't particularly strong, and its speed was by no means top-notch. But it was simple. Simple to the extreme. It was this pure simplicity that allowed him to seize the initiative!
“Ohhhh….Ohhhhhhhhh!!!”
Huan Ge roared, unleashing six flaming punches. He dodged the two upper blows with greater speed, and parried the lower ones with his feet. However, the two middle punches, like twin dragons emerging from the sea, were unavoidable. The fifth punch landed! Chu Hengkong's body was nearly pierced, but he held on with his tenacious resolve.
He used his injury to cover up his fatal move. The Sky Spear penetrated the six-armed encirclement and hit the weak point with the narrow margin gained from the injury - piercing through Huan Ge's giant body!
Then, the sixth punch struck the spear, and the retracted wrist took on an unnatural, fractured position, translucent blood seeping from its silver arm. Chu Hengkong clutched the Kanglong Spear tightly, bracing himself against collapse. Huan Ge clutched the wound on his abdomen and took a step forward. Another step... three steps!
"pretty……!"
The giant fell to the ground with a thud. The killer let out a long breath and slowly slumped to the ground. Bright red blood flowed down the barrel of his gun onto the dusty ground.
The venue was completely silent. The audience didn't even dare to breathe.
Then, Huan Ge slowly raised his arm and announced the final result to the spectators.
"The final battle will determine the winner."
"The winner! Chu Hengkong from Huilong City!"
Cheers flooded the camp.
Regardless of their stance and emotions, the fighters fought for this wonderful victory...
Cheers to these two amazing warriors.
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