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In comparison to high-level experts like Zhang Jing, Qi Xiangtian was still just a novice.
If Hong Jiaxin didn't even dare to challenge Qi Xiangtian, then she was even less of a match for Zhang Jing.
Fortunately, Hong Jiaxin was a female academic prodigy, and she never admitted defeat easily.
"I dare!"
Hong Jiaxin declared resolutely.
At that time, the apprentices at Yingyan Martial Arts School had already stopped training and were watching the excitement from a distance.
Luo Yang was the winner of an amateur martial arts competition between Chinese and Japanese enthusiasts, and all these apprentices wanted to watch his skills up close.
Moreover, since the Left and Right Protectors of the Ying Zhao Yan Xing Sect, where the school's owner belonged, were present, the apprentices were curious to see which was stronger, the Ying Zhao Yan Xing Sect or Luo Yang.
What made it even more precious was that they could enjoy such an exciting fight completely free of charge.
So, no one wanted to miss it.
If he fought Luo Yang, Qi Xiangtian admitted to himself that he wouldn't stand a chance.
But as for fighting Hong Jiaxin, Qi Xiangtian hadn't even considered her a threat.
Hearing Hong Jiaxin dare to challenge him, Qi Xiangtian angrily said, "Come on, I'll beat you with one hand."
Before he even finished speaking, he had already swept onto the open ground.
Hong Jiaxin followed suit, standing in front of Qi Xiangtian.
"Class leader, aim for the crotch and the eyes," Luo Yang said with a smile.
Don't think that because Luo Yang was speaking with a smile, his words were a joke.
He was serious.
It's just that Hong Jiaxin was a girl, and Luo Yang knew those moves weren't suitable for her.
But he couldn't just not remind her, so he said it in a light-hearted tone.
Why did Luo Yang say these words?
He actually had his own difficult reasons.
This time, Luo Yang was training Hong Jiaxin's courage.
That is to say, when facing a strong enemy, one must dare to engage and not just run away.
Only by making the enemy realize that you are not an easy target can there be a chance they will back off.
Hong Jiaxin's skill level was slightly below Qi Xiangtian's.
Normally, she wouldn't be able to beat Qi Xiangtian.
Unless she was willing to use the moves Luo Yang mentioned, she would then have a chance to win.
It should be known that Qi Xiangtian had become somewhat arrogant.
An arrogant army is bound to be defeated.
But Hong Jiaxin lacked strength, making it difficult for her to defeat Qi Xiangtian with normal techniques.
The vast arena was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
"You dare to come here and challenge us? I'll let you make the first move, come on," Qi Xiangtian said coldly.
In the martial arts world, one's strength and weakness can often be discerned from their aura.
Between Hong Jiaxin and Qi Xiangtian, the former clearly showed signs of nervousness, while the latter was more composed.
There was no referee, and everyone present acted as the referee.
When Hong Jiaxin looked back at Luo Yang, he nodded slightly, signaling her to let go of her burdens.
Hong Jiaxin shouted fiercely and initiated the attack.
The two officially began exchanging blows.
Fists and claw strikes whistled through the air.
Qi Xiangtian used deadly moves, obviously intending to cripple Hong Jiaxin.
The robe-clad Left Protector said, "Xiangtian, there's no need to be too ruthless."
But Qi Xiangtian ignored him and continued as usual.
The Azure-robed Right Protector also reminded, "Xiangtian, you can be merciful with your hands."
Qi Xiangtian's father was the Sect Leader of the Ying Zhao Yan Xing Sect.
Now, he harbored deep resentment towards Luo Yang and the others, and he would have been pleased to injure Hong Jiaxin in front of Luo Yang, just to dampen Luo Yang's prestige.
Therefore, even though both the Left and Right Protectors had spoken, Qi Xiangtian didn't listen to a single word.
Instead, he quickened the pace of his attacks, intending to maim Hong Jiaxin as soon as possible.
From Hong Jiaxin occasionally frowning or gritting her teeth, it was evident that she was trying her best.
The only consolation was that Hong Jiaxin had not yet become disorganized.
For the moment, Qi Xiangtian couldn't overcome Hong Jiaxin either.
Seeing they couldn't persuade Qi Xiangtian, the Left and Right Protectors both looked at Luo Yang.
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"At the necessary moment, you can step in to help your friend," both Left and Right Protectors said.
Luo Yang nodded.
Actually, he had already seen through Qi Xiangtian's vicious intentions. His right hand was holding half a cigarette, ready to support Hong Jiaxin at any time.
All of a sudden, Qi Xiangtian's mouth twisted into a smile, as he attempted to unleash the Tendon Separating and Bone Misplacing Technique to dislocate Hong Jiaxin's right arm.
It was too late to speak, but Luo Yang's half cigarette struck first.
With a "pang," the cigarette hit Qi Xiangtian in the back.
This caused Qi Xiangtian's whole body to go numb, slowing him down by half a beat.
Not only did he fail to grab Hong Jiaxin's right arm, but Qi Xiangtian also received a slap in the face from her raised hand.
"Squad leader, well done," Luo Yang applauded.
At that moment, Hong Jiaxin was fully engaged in handling her opponent.
She did not have the capacity to notice her surroundings and was unaware that Luo Yang had helped her.
After slapping Qi Xiangtian, Hong Jiaxin's fighting spirit surged.
Having finally landed a hit on her opponent, Hong Jiaxin looked at Luo Yang, seeking his praise.
Luo Yang nodded with a smile.
Both Left and Right Protectors stroked their beards in approval of Luo Yang's earlier action.
Qi Xiangtian, furious with shame, bellowed and pounced towards Hong Jiaxin.
Already at her limit, Hong Jiaxin found it even more difficult to face the full-on assault from Qi Xiangtian.
In just a short while, she was covered in sweat.
Right then, Hong Jiaxin had moved closer to Luo Yang's side.
Suddenly, Luo Yang darted out and stood in front of Hong Jiaxin, also using the Eagle Claw Technique.
His claws struck out simultaneously, seizing Qi Xiangtian's chest.
With a "hiss," Qi Xiangtian's chest clothing was torn, leaving two holes.
"Amitabha, it was not intentional, but deliberate," Luo Yang said, bringing his hands together in a prayer gesture.
"A warrior may be killed but not insulted!" Qi Xiangtian roared in anger.
But now, with Luo Yang as his opponent, Qi Xiangtian was at no advantage.
Both using the Eagle Claw Technique, Luo Yang was more proficient than Qi Xiangtian.
The Left and Right Protectors watching on the side exchanged incredulous glances.
On the way here, the Left and Right Protectors had already heard about the grievance between Qi Xiangtian and Luo Yang.
However, they had no idea that Luo Yang was adept at the Eagle Claw Technique.
With another "hiss," Qi Xiangtian's shoulder clothing was torn by Luo Yang's strike.
"Let me have the honor of testing this young man," the Azure Robed Left Protector said seriously.
Qi Xiangtian, already humiliated and with no face-saving way out, would only lose face further if he continued fighting.
Upon hearing the Left Protector say this, he hastily leaped aside.
The Azure Robed Left Protector stood in front of Luo Yang, bowed with folded hands and said, "The Eagle Claw Technique is a unique skill of our Ying Zhao Yan Xing Sect. May I ask who is the young brother's master?"
Luo Yang had learned this set of Eagle Claw Technique by stealth.
Without his Super Memory, having sparred with Qi Xiangtian only once, he wouldn't have been able to learn it completely.
The Shadowless Kick was a leg technique from the Yingyan Martial Arts School, from which he had grasped the true essence.
"Your Ying Zhao Yan Xing Sect, a long time ago, merely stole my master's Claw Technique and then started your own sect. What you have learned is all crooked paths," Luo Yang said lightly.
Upon hearing this, the Azure Robed Left Protector's face turned shades of green and white.
"Young man, those are big words! Let this old one test your authentic Eagle Claw Technique with the skill I've immersed myself in for forty years!" the Azure Robed Left Protector said, his beard and eyebrows bristling.
"Please," said Luo Yang courteously.
Having seen a hint of humanity in the two protectors earlier, Luo Yang felt a sense of compassion.
The onlookers widened their eyes, not wanting to miss a single moment of the fight.
And some of the apprentices even brought out their phones, wanting to record the competition.
But they were stopped by someone.
In the previous bout with Qi Xiangtian, Luo Yang had simply used the Eagle Claw Technique without combining it with True Qi.
Now, in the fight with the Azure Robed Left Protector, Luo Yang slightly utilized his True Qi.
Without True Qi, Luo Yang's Eagle Claw Technique was not as powerful as that of the Azure Robed Left Protector.
Just by looking at the Azure Robed Left Protector's hands, which were like old tree roots, thick and dark, one could tell that he had reached a high level of skill.
Luo Yang's hand, upon contact with the Azure Robed Left Protector's, felt as if touching cold iron.
However, when Luo Yang employed True Qi, it was an entirely different story.