On the training ground, the clamor quickly dissipated like the receding tide, leaving only an almost frozen silence.
All eyes were focused on the two figures on the central platform.
Qin Xiao.
And that mysterious woman who was always shrouded in a gray hood.
One is a rising powerhouse who is stirring up trouble in the capital, the young master of the Qin family, whose methods are unpredictable.
The other is an unnamed master who appeared out of nowhere and severely injured the prodigy of the Leng family with a single move; his origins remain a mystery.
An invisible tension hung in the air, like a taut bowstring, ready to be released at any moment. Even the elderly gentlemen seated at the head of the table wore expressions more solemn than ever before. They knew very well that this duel might determine the future of the younger generation for a long time to come.
Qin Xiao adjusted his breathing, completely banishing the lingering romantic thoughts from his fight with Shen Xingling. The opponent before him gave him a completely different feeling. It was a pure, almost undisguised...danger.
He took a step and walked steadily to the center of the platform, preparing to bow to his opponent as is customary.
However, just as he was three steps away from the hooded woman, and had just clasped his hands in greeting, preparing to speak—
Unexpected changes occurred!
"call!"
There was no warning whatsoever, not even the slightest hint of airflow!
The gray figure opposite them shot up suddenly like an arrow released from a bow!
From the shadows beneath the hood, a fist wrapped in gray cloth, accompanied by a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air, struck straight at Qin Xiao's face without any fancy moves or probing.
Fast! Ruthless! Direct!
The speed and power of this punch far surpassed the blow that instantly killed Leng Nan! It was as if everything before was just a warm-up.
A collective gasp rippled through the audience.
"!" Qin Xiao's pupils shrank sharply.
That's too fast! And it's so unconventional!
They disregarded even basic martial arts etiquette and went straight for the kill?
In a flash, Qin Xiao had no time to think; his body reacted instinctively faster than his brain. He suddenly shifted his feet, sliding half a step backward at an incredible angle, while simultaneously crossing his arms to block in front of him.
"Bang!"
A muffled thud, like a heavy hammer striking tough cowhide.
Qin Xiao felt a numbness in his arms, and an overwhelming force came through the block, causing his blood to surge and his feet to involuntarily take another step back.
Such incredible power!
This is definitely not a power that an ordinary grandmaster could possess!
Before Qin Xiao could regain his footing, the hooded woman's attacks came like a storm, one after another!
Her punches, palm strikes, elbow strikes, knee strikes, and even shoulder strikes were all powerful and forceful, expansive and explosive. Her attack style was extremely fierce, relying entirely on brute force to overcome skill.
Qin Xiao was instantly engulfed in a frenzied offensive.
He was like a small boat in a raging storm, constantly dodging, blocking, and deflecting the force. On the training platform, all that could be seen were two figures rapidly clashing and intersecting, producing a series of rapid "bang bang bang" sounds, so fast that it was dazzling.
The audience below the stage watched with bated breath, barely daring to breathe.
Grandpa Leng Jianjun frowned, his eyes sharp. Grandpa Shen Hong also looked serious. These seasoned veterans could naturally see that the mysterious woman's attack style was domineering and unparalleled, with a faint...familiar shadow.
Qin Xiao grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed.
The opponent's attacks were relentless, as if her stamina was inexhaustible. What struck him as even stranger was that, although the woman's moves were fierce, they lacked the agility and gentleness that female martial artists usually possessed, instead being filled with masculine strength and domineering power.
That kind of bold, unstoppable momentum...
Why does he look so much like... Ye Chen?
No, it's not just similar, they're practically identical! It's just that in terms of strength and technique, he seems to be a notch above Ye Chen as he currently knows him!
While dealing with the relentless attacks, Qin Xiao's mind raced.
Someone capable of instantly killing Leng Nan...
A person whose information cannot be found in a system database...
A woman whose fighting style is so similar to Ye Chen's, or even stronger...
In addition to what Yun Yiyi mentioned before, there was the "Dragon King" whose gender was reversed due to a system bug...
An absurd yet seemingly the only reasonable thought struck Qin Xiao's mind like lightning.
No way...
Could this incredibly powerful "woman" in front of me be the female dragon king who was supposed to be male but was turned into a female by the system?!
This guess sent a chill down Qin Xiao's spine, and his hands almost slowed down a beat.
"Bang!"
Before I knew it, my left shoulder was grazed by a powerful palm strike from the other person, and a burning pain shot through me.
"Hiss..." Qin Xiao gasped, his eyes instantly sharpening.
This can't go on any longer!
We must confirm her identity!
Having made up his mind, Qin Xiao suddenly changed his fighting style.
He stopped simply defending and dodging, and began to take the initiative to attack. His moves became more agile and cunning, like a fish swimming through the gaps in his opponent's violent attacks, looking for opportunities.
The hooded woman seemed to have noticed Qin Xiao's change as well, and her attacks became even more ferocious, her fists whistling and faintly carrying the sound of wind and thunder.
The two clashed violently once again.
In a close-quarters grappling match, as the two exchanged blows, Qin Xiao seized a fleeting opportunity!
With his left hand, he parried the fist that was about to strike his chest, while his right hand, like a butterfly flitting among flowers, traced an enigmatic path and gently flicked upwards!
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