First, he used words to make me relax, then suddenly launched an attack.
This move seems not very honorable, but although this punch looks fierce, it should just be a feint for testing.
I raised my left hand to block his right fist, preparing to counterattack, but Takeda Genyi seemed unwilling to give me the chance, and a left hook came flying toward me.
I had been feeling that something was off; given Takeda Genyi’s character, his attack shouldn’t be so fierce and aggressive.
If calligraphers’ characters can express a person’s personality, then a martial artist’s attack style can similarly reflect that martial artist’s personality.
Since he is primarily offensive, then we will defend for a while, of course, I have my own purpose.
The so-called winning with a single move is only possible when there is a huge disparity in strength.
Back then, Lin Youchen and Miyagi’s strength was far from mine, so I treated them with a playful attitude.
But Takeda Genyi is different; his physical strength has already reached the level of a Yellow Rank martial artist. I am not using True Qi now, so I am only defending and not attacking.
After all, Takeda Genyi once showed me face, so I will also show him some face when I strike later.
Takeda Genyi’s attack speed is increasing, each move more ruthless than the last, as if this isn’t a sparring but a life-and-death fight.
But he is fast, and I am even faster! I see the trajectory of each of his moves clearly, and although it seems I am at a disadvantage, the truth is I can counterattack at any moment!
Whether it’s cultivation or ancient martial arts, Stellar Vortex and the Yellow Rank are mainly focused on body refinement, and once cultivation reaches the Lunar Reflection level, one can use the Five Elements Spiritual Qi in the air to cast spells, so emphasis on body strength is secondary to mastering techniques.
However, at the Profound Rank, practitioners have cultivated Qi and shifted their focus to Qi cultivation.
But after undergoing the Ninefold Refinement of the Metal Attribute Spirit Qi in my body, my strength has reached an incredible level, not only in resilience but mainly in attack power.
Metal Attribute is primarily offensive, with secondary defense. At this point, I can say that if I were to fight physically, I might not even be a match for a Lunar Reflection mid-stage, let alone a Lunar Reflection late-stage.
Of course, this is only in the context of physical combat.
After reaching the Lunar Reflection level in cultivation, practitioners begin to explore Five Elements techniques, and most battles are fought with spells, rarely engaging in close combat. Even sword cultivators rely on flying swords to take lives.
If I can master some domineering martial techniques, then even a cultivator of the same level who gets close to me will undoubtedly lose!
Since Takeda Genyi has been attacking almost nonstop from the start, punch after punch, he is too aggressive, exposing vulnerabilities in my shoulders!
It seems I have overestimated Takeda Genyi a bit, I sighed inwardly, and when Takeda Genyi threw another punch at me,
I blocked the attack with an elbow, then quickly countered with a punch, and in the blink of an eye, I attacked both of Takeda Genyi’s shoulders.
Because shoulders are weak points, these two punches directly drove Takeda Genyi back several steps.
“As expected of Xia Tian-kun, you actually saw through my shoulder’s weakness, but I am not so easy to deal with!” Takeda Genyi chuckled, showing no concern about being pushed back, and charged at me again.
This time, Takeda Genyi switched from fists to legs, attacking my lower body.
His leg attack was just as fierce and cunning as his previous fist strikes.
It seems Takeda Genyi’s stronger skill lies in his legs; he was only testing earlier.
This time, I continued to defend without attacking. As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles! Only by fully understanding Takeda Genyi’s attack methods can I resolve him cleanly and decisively.
But the main reason is that I want to give Takeda Genyi some face, not wanting him to lose too badly.
After all, he once gave me face. I may not be very petty, but I still understand what gratitude is.
Boom!
A muffled sound, as our legs crossed, Takeda Genyi retreated several steps to steady himself, looking at me with some surprise.
I smiled and said, “Now it’s my turn!”
The set of martial techniques, Dragon Battles the Eight Desolations, with its profound truth of overcoming strength with strength, deeply influenced me. I’ve suppressed it for so long; it’s time to fight back!
My face has been repaid, and Takeda Genyi is now my opponent. For someone on my opposing side, I have no need to hold back!
Takeda Genyi was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, “I knew you still had a backup plan, Xia Tian-kun. I didn’t expect it to be true. Now I can finally fight to my heart’s content!”
I smiled back; this Takeda Genyi gives me a good feeling. It seems that the Eastern Land isn’t as detestable as I imagined.
But good feelings are just feelings; in battle, enemies are enemies, and they will never become your allies—unless he’s an actor.
“Be careful!” I shouted loudly, quickly throwing a punch.
Takeda Genyi did not retreat but blocked the attack with one hand, ready to strike back with the other.
However, I had long observed that he was more skilled with his legs, so these might all be feints. The real attack would likely come from his legs!
Sure enough, as my fist approached, Takeda Genyi’s foot moved faster than his fist.
His fist dares to clash with mine, showing he has blind confidence in his body’s strength. Although his main target was his leg attack on the lower body, I can guarantee that his leg wouldn’t even touch me!
My fist suddenly accelerated, directly colliding with Takeda Genyi’s fist. His foot had not yet reached, and he seemed to feel the pain in his hand, furrowing his brow, and quickly stepping back.
I did not stop but used the momentum to turn my fist into an elbow, smashing toward Takeda Genyi’s chest!
Takeda Genyi seemed to sense something was wrong and did not resist but turned to dodge.
I quickly stabilized my stance. Last time, Takeda Genyi dodged my attack by using the momentum of his turn to give me an elbow. This time, he seemed to be using the same trick.
He directly caught the elbow attack Takeda Genyi launched at me with one hand. Sure enough, although Takeda Genyi’s fleshly strength was formidable, his moves were old-fashioned and lacked innovation.
Just like his punches and kicks earlier, before using this move last time, his toes would involuntarily tiptoe.
I seized the opportunity, and with my other hand, struck directly at Takeda Genyi’s chest.
Takeda Genyi’s face no longer wore a smile but a look of seriousness.
When I attacked his chest again, he retreated several steps to avoid the strike.
“Xia Tian-kun, I admit you are strong, but there is always a higher mountain! You are doomed to lose!” Takeda Genyi stared at me tightly.
I admit, there is always a higher mountain, but Takeda Genyi’s current strength could never beat me. I don’t know where he got such confidence.
Just as I was thinking this, Takeda Genyi suddenly charged at me, a straight punch aimed directly at my face.
Using such a move, it’s essential to be flexible and adaptable. Wait—why is there a faint white mist enveloping Takeda Genyi’s fist?
Could it be the Qi cultivated by Profound Rank ancient martial arts?!