Can't even block one sword?
On the spectator stands of the training ground, the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy students whose strength was below the Seven-Star Martial Artist realm couldn't see the exchange between Xia Dong and Matsuhisa Hisahide. Upon hearing Xia Dong's words, they were all shocked!
This is impossible!
They thought to themselves, and subconsciously looked at Matsuhisa Hisahide, only to see him standing there with a look of humiliation, not daring to utter a sound.
Matsuhisa Hisahide's reaction forced them to believe and accept everything Xia Dong had just said. One by one, they wilted like frosted eggplants, their mouths clamped shut like virgins' legs, remaining silent.
At the same time, Xia Dong said no more, sheathed her sword, and walked towards the area where the Donghai Martial Arts Academy was located with her head held high.
"Sister Xia Dong is amazing!"
"Sister Xia Dong is fantastic!"
The students of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy cheered as Xia Dong approached. Even Huangfu Weixia did so, and no longer referred to Xia Dong as a "little brat."
"You all need to keep up the good work too!"
Xia Dong said with a smile, secretly looking at Jiang Wuming.
Jiang Wuming noticed Xia Dong's gaze and gave her a thumbs-up.
Seeing Jiang Wuming's gesture, Xia Dong's smile widened, as if she had eaten candy, feeling sweet and delighted in her heart.
To her, Jiang Wuming's praise was far more important than anyone else's!
At the same time, Matsuhisa Hisahide returned to his seat dejectedly, like a defeated soldier, greeted by angry stares.
"Now, please welcome the participants for the second martial arts combat spar!"
Just then, on the training ground, the Two-Star War God from the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy spoke again.
*Swish!*
Tangze Bowen, an Eight-Star Martial Artist, who was in the area for the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy's participants, stood up instantly upon hearing the announcement.
"Tangze Bowen, go all out, cripple your opponent, and then trample him under your feet!"
Immediately, before Tangze Bowen could even step towards the center of the training ground, Akita Hideko said in a chilling tone from behind him.
"Yes, Teacher Akita Hideko!"
Tangze Bowen bowed in acknowledgement, then swept towards the center of the training ground with a murderous aura, his gaze coldly sweeping across the area where the teachers and students of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy were, fixing on Wu Fan.
Wu Fan sensed Tangze Bowen's murderous gaze, but his face showed no fear, and he stood up directly.
"Go, Wu Fan!"
The students of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy cheered for Wu Fan.
This included Xiao Han.
He was originally supposed to represent the Donghai Martial Arts Academy in this martial arts combat spar, but he was calculated against and injured by Sato Taro, losing his chance to participate.
"Wu Fan, don't feel burdened, fight with all your might!"
Jiang Wuming also reminded Wu Fan.
On one hand, he was worried that Wu Fan would be too burdened and affect his performance.
On the other hand, he had heard Akita Hideko's words earlier and knew that Tangze Bowen intended to cripple Wu Fan, and he also sensed the killing intent emanating from Tangze Bowen!
Killing intent indicated that Tangze Bowen had experienced life-and-death combat, and had likely killed martial artists!
In such a situation, it would be very difficult for Wu Fan to defeat Tangze Bowen.
If Wu Fan were to lose and stubbornly persist, even with Yan Xin present to protect him on the field, he would still suffer severe injuries!
"Yes, Teacher Wuming!"
Wu Fan nodded solemnly at Jiang Wuming, then his figure flashed, and he directly leaped onto the training ground.
On the training ground, Tangze Bowen remained silent, only staring at Wu Fan with a sinister expression, his body exuding a fearsome killing intent, as if a hunter was looking at prey.
"Wu Fan, remember, you can stop the match at any time."
Sensing the killing intent from Tangze Bowen, Yan Xin frowned and reminded Wu Fan.
"Teacher Yan Xin, voluntarily stopping the match is equivalent to admitting defeat."
Wu Fan shook his head and said, "I won't do that! Because, Teacher Wuming once said, there are no cowards in Longguo!"
"Wu Fan..."
Upon hearing this, Yan Xin saw that Wu Fan was determined to fight to the death.
However—
Before Yan Xin could finish his words, Wu Fan interrupted him: "Teacher Yan Xin, unless my life is in danger, do not stop me from continuing to fight!"
"Don't worry, I won't kill you, but I will break your limbs and have you carried off the training ground like a dead dog!"
Tangze Bowen heard this, grinned, revealing his white teeth, and said sinisterly.
"Criple him!"
"Beat him into a dead dog!"
On the spectator stands, the students from the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy heard Tangze Bowen's words and, as if injected with adrenaline, they cheered and roared!
Just now, Xia Dong's decisive victory over Matsuhisa Hisahide with one sword had been a silent slap to the Japanese martial arts world, leaving them feeling utterly stifled. Now, it was as if they had found an outlet, eager for Tangze Bowen to attack immediately!
"Both sides prepare, begin!"
The Two-Star War God teacher from the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy also wanted Tangze Bowen to immediately redeem the honor of the Japanese martial arts world and the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy. Without further delay, he directly announced the start of the second martial arts combat spar.
*Whoosh!*
As the words fell, figures moved.
On the training ground, Tangze Bowen's figure flashed, turning into a dark shadow, and he shot towards Wu Fan at an astonishing speed!
*Swish!*
Within two breaths, Tangze Bowen appeared in front of Wu Fan, turning his hand into a blade, and slashed down at Wu Fan's head!
Facing Tangze Bowen's fierce slash, Wu Fan did not choose to confront it head-on. Instead, he sidestepped and evaded Tangze Bowen's sharp edge.
His hand-blade missing, Tangze Bowen did not stop. He moved like a shadow, sticking close to Wu Fan, his right hand turning into a blade and fiercely stabbing towards Wu Fan's chest!
With this thrust, Tangze Bowen's fingertips were filled with internal energy. If he had hit, Wu Fan would have been injured.
Wu Fan knew this clearly and chose to dodge again.
But this time, Wu Fan wasn't as relaxed as before—Tangze Bowen's hand-blade almost grazed Wu Fan's clothes as it passed, a near miss!
However—
Before Wu Fan could feel relieved, Tangze Bowen suddenly changed his move!
*Whoosh!*
His right hand suddenly stopped in mid-air, then he reversed it and sent a hand-blade slashing towards Wu Fan!
This change of move was swift and unexpected, completely catching Wu Fan off guard!
Under the blazing sun, Wu Fan no longer had time to dodge. He could only rely on his combat instincts, raise his arms, and block in front of him.
*Bang—*
A dull thud echoed as Tangze Bowen's hand-blade fiercely struck Wu Fan's arms. Internal energy erupted, displaying immense power.
The moment of impact, Wu Fan's arms felt as if they had been chopped by sharp blades, a sharp pain and numbness spreading through them. His body shook violently, and his internal blood and qi churned.
Just then...
Tangze Bowen's right leg shot out, like a whip, lashing towards Wu Fan's left shoulder.
*Bang!*
*Crack—*
Two sounds rang out almost simultaneously.
In full view of everyone, Wu Fan was kicked in the left shoulder by Tangze Bowen. His internal energy defense was instantly breached, his shoulder blade snapped with a crack, and he was sent flying sideways!
*Whoosh!*
At the same time, Tangze Bowen's figure flashed and continued to pounce towards Wu Fan.
Strike while the iron is hot, seize the opportunity to take a life!
He intended to follow Akita Hideko's instructions and fulfill his earlier promise, to beat Wu Fan into a dead dog!