"BANG!"
The two fists collided mid air. One large, like a monument of destruction, the other a harbinger of death.
Sliding back a few meters, Xuan Jin's eyes grew fierce as his battle spirit rose. Likewise Little Boar who had taken a step back had a wild grind on his face. "At first I wasn't going to take you seriously, but you've really surprised me Xuan Jin!"
Immediately Little Boar thumped his chest, his muscles rippling wildly as his power increased.
"SNAP!"
"CRACK!"
As if a wild beast was awakening Little Boar's body seemed to shift and contort. Simultaneously Xuan Jin dashed at the teenager, his fist hurtling towards him with Xuan Qi encasing it.
Seeing this stretched out his palm to block the fist, cancelling out the punch. Xuan Jin then immediately threw out another punch, then another and another. Rapidly he punched continuously punched at Little Boar, each hit swifter and fiercer than the last.
Naturally Little Boar was no slouch and threw out numerous palms to block the strikes. 'Why is my vitality draining with each attack!?' Realising that continuing the fight like this would only end in his defeat, Little Boar jumped back creating distance between the two.
He then pulled both his fists back, his spirit surging as he gazed at the boy. Xuan Jin on the other hand was surprised. 'That isn't a battle art, what is that!?' Jin thought shocked as an image of a boar superimposed itself on Little Boar.
It was if the beast had manifested itself in front him, and Little Boar was said beast. His fists now tusks, his mere presence alone could invoke fear in most cultivators.
'I didn't plan to use my battle arts because I thought it would be unfair. But I guess there's no point in holding back now.' Xuan Jin decided as his Xuan Qi roiled.
His Xuan Qi which previously rampantly coursed through his body, now condensed onto his body. Thick, solid layers of Xuan Qi coated his fists, the soles of his feat padded with an almost fluid like application of it while the rest of his body simply had a thin defensive layer.
'They're both getting serious now. I didn't expect Little Boar to use his Spirit against him, but the boy's flame is stronger than I had guessed.' Big Boar smiled as he watched the two go at it.
Both finally at their peak state, the two charged at each other once again. Little Boar shot forward, hurtling towards Xuan Jin like a literal rampaging boar, while the boy slid ahead as if gliding on the altar at an extremely high speed.
In an instant the two appeared before one another, Little Boar's "tusks" piercing towards Xuan Jin while his fists shot forward to meet them.
But just as they were about to collide, Xuan Jin ducked before suddenly accelerating, both his fists slamming into Little Boar's abdomen. The teenager hunched over, before flying 5 meters away.
Xuan Jin then dashed after him, his figure constantly accelerating. 'I didn't practice my Ghost March to perfection for nothing.' He smiled appearing before Little Boar again.
He then punched out, and likewise Little Boar did the same. Once again their attacks collided, but unlike the expected even clash, Little Boar stumbled backwards his attack clearly weaker than Xuan Jin's.
Seizing this opportunity, the boy lowered his stance and swept the teenager's leg dropping him. With Little Boar now on the floor, Xuan Jin's Xuan Qi suddenly shifted concentrating fully on his feet, before the boy kicked him off the altar.
"BOOM!"
Little Boar shot off the altar, Xuan Jin the clear victor of their fight. "Trying to outwit me? You're still too young my friend, in my 10 years of life only my mother has ever bested me when it comes to mind games!" The 10 year old declared standing straight, his back to his opponent.
On the other hand, Iris quickly dashed over to her brother while Big Boar simply stood there, stunned. 'He, he's simply monstrous! And he's only 10!?' To say the Chieftain was amazed would be an understatement.
"Iris I am fine!"
"No you're not, you shouldn't have fought each other! Look how injured you are! And Jin hasn't rested after being in the Forging Altar! You both need medical attention." Iris chided, realisation dawning upon Little Boar.
'Not only did I lose, but it was to a tired injured 10 year old.' Little Boar sighed as he looked at Xuan Jin, his gaze complicated.
Turning towards Big Boar, Xuan Jin smirked. "Is that enough for progress?" The boy asked, his Xuan Qi receding into his body. "More than enough. With this I can convince the tribe to let you stay." Big Boar replied.
"No need, you told me you'd fulfill a request of mine. I hope you'll help me go back home. My aides are heavily injured and possibly dead, and I am sure my father and mother are worried sick." Jin said as he took a light bow.
Hearing this Big Boar's expression turned complicated. "I can't help you with this request, I am sorry." Big Boar replied, feeling sorry for the boy. Immediately Xuan Jin's expression soured.
"It seems the Chieftain of the Iron Body Tribe lacks dignity and grace. Since you're not willing to help me, at least hand me my blade and I'll make my way home myself." Jin shook his head clearly disgruntled.
"Boy, its not that I don't wish to help but I simply can't. If you'd follow me to the top of the mountain I can explain to you why." Big Boar sighed, a look of helplessness flashing across his face.
Xuan Jin was doubtful, but decided to trust Big Boar. "All right I'll follow you, I hope this explanation is good." Jin muttered before walking towards Little Boar who was being propped up by Iris.
"You fought well, but your feint was too obvious." The boy remarked before placing his palm on Little Boar's chest. He then reabsorbed his Xuan Qi from the teenager, a weight lifted from him.
"Are you a healer?" Little Boar asked shocked. "Don't think much of it, I simply recollected one of my abilities, if I let it fester you wouldn't have a good end even with Iris' help." Jin replied mechanically.
He was rather irritated with the fact that Big Boar denied his request, so wasn't in the mood to chat. After making sure he recollected all his Xuan Qi, he then followed Big Boar to the top of the mountain.
After they left Iris pinched Little Boar.
"Ow! What was that for."
"Don't start fights next time. Jin is a good person, and you're my brother. I don't want to see you two fight."
"He started it, and I am your brother! Why does it sound like you're supporting an outsider!"
"Hmph! It seems you won't learn till you feel some more pain." Iris declared before pinching him again.