"martial arts!"
Yes martial arts, although the world he lived in was called the Tianxian continent, meaning the heavenly immortal continent
But cultivating immortality wasn't the only way to go.
With supreme powerhouses capable of traveling through the heavens and the world, the continent had long been influenced by the outside world bringing all kinds of cultivation systems
Be it, the way of knights, wizards, or mages, all were easily accessible to most people in the Tianxian continent
And among these numerous methods, martial arts was second only to cultivating immortality
Not to mention that its upper limit is extremely high with martial lords being on equal footing to immortal emperors
But their lower limit was extremely low, making it so that as long as one had enough perseverance anyone could enter the way of martial arts
unlike cultivating immortality which required talent, comprehension, and a good physique to reach the top
and the martial arts he used just now, was one that Ye Tian had learned from a mortal cultivator or rather a martial apprentice, during his early travels in the heavens and the world
"Zhang Sanfeng, was it?"
"I wonder old man is still alive"
"Although he was just an ant from a lower world, but this Taijiquan and the Tai chi principle behind it are truthfully amazing"
Murmuring under his lips, Ye Tian began to explain the move he just used to Gao Tianyuan.
"This move was not a so-called awakening ability, but it was a martial art called Taijiquan created by an old man named Zhang Sanfeng"
"it follows the principle of using the opponent's strength and redirecting it back at them"
"comprising of three movements, the move I just used is the first"
As he said this, Ye Tian slowly began to reenact the move, and Gao Tianyuan watching this couldn't help but be in awe
Martial arts! As a kid who grew up and loved fighting, he had challenged tens if not hundreds of so-called martial artists and kung-fu experts around the world but none of them were up to standard
Rather than be actual martial artists or warriors, they were just a group of people who used flashy moves and yelling to deceive the public
This was also why he joined gang life, at least in gang wars they actually fight for real putting their life on the line
Now being told that martial artists actually exist and he got to die by the hand of one? How could Gao Tianyuan not be excited!?
"hahah! Kid! Although I thought you were going to say something outrageous, but I never expected it to be this!"
"haha good! Good!"
"to think that I Gao Tianyuan could not only get to see a real martial artist but also get to die by one"
"then what there is there to task!"
"kid, let's end this before it gets back, and don't hold back!"
Satisfied with Ye Tians answer, Gao Tianyuan once again stimulated his steel skin ability to the limit
"although when those Chen Family bastards told me this way to use my ability"
"i never thought I'd actually find an opponent worthy enough"
"steel-skin ability! Limit break!" shouting this, his body rapidly began to change
His height at seven foot began to rise quickly
Seven foot, seven foot five, eight, it wasn't until he reached eight foot five that hit began to stop
At this point, Ye Tian looked like a child in front of him.
"even if they said there might be side effects, but since I'm going to die already, why hold back?"
"hey kid, although you also better nit hold back or else you might end up dying"
Giving Ye Tian a warning, Gao Tianyuan felt like his insides were about to explode.
His blood felt like it was boiling, and heart began to beat rapidly
Veins appeared all over his steel skin, squirming like there was something alive under it
If nothing else, it was obvious he wouldn't be able to maintain such a state much longer
And Ye Tian seeing him like this, just smiled as Gao Tianyuan just now felt like a true warrior
His posture just now just seemed to be the embodiment of the heart of martial arts
Not afraid of death, and always willing to fight
The best kind of opponent he loved to face
"haha! Alright then! I wont hold back!"
"let's get this over with and end this battle with everything we have!"
Laughing widely! Ye Tian used one arm to rip off his shirt revealing his muscular upper body as he threw away the knife in his hand
For this battle, planned to meet Gao Tianyuans way and fight only using brute strength
"Get ready big guy! Don't die too easy on me!"
"same here kiddo! don't die quickly otherwise, this wouldn't be fun!"
Saying this with smiles on their faces, they both charged at each other with not one ounce of defense
Headshot for headshot
Limb for limb
A fight that would only end with one of them falling
*Boom!*
Connecting their fists, a loud sonic boom was heard knocking away the surrounding debris
Obviously, this wasn't a regular street or gang fight
….............….
*Boom!*
*Boom!
*Boom!*
Time soon passed and the fight between both parties had reached a red-hot stage
With each punch from Gao Tianyuan, there was an equal punch from Ye Tian
The ground and surrounding walls had already been destroyed
With countless holes and cracks running through it
Even Chen Beixuan had woken up once during the fight due to the loud noise, unfortunately, a nearby brick landed on him knocking him out again
A scene which although fell into Gao Tianyuan and Ye Tian's eyes, neither cared about
"huff~ huff~"
"old man, you are really good for someone your age"
"or is it the so-called fact that you are a so-called awakener?"
"in the future allows it, I wouldn't mind meeting more of them"
"Hopefully they can all be as fun as you"
Panting slightly, Ye Tian couldn't help but feel tired as the Gao Tianyuan's strength had long surpassed a human cultivator, even most qi refiners wouldn't be able to compete with
Fortunately, by using martial arts and avoiding vital organs, he was able to persist this long with no major injuries, just a lot of fatigue
As for Gao Tianyuan, his situation couldn't be any different
Hearing Ye Tian's words now, he smiled but didn't say anything
In fact, it wasn't that he didn't want to say anything, it was more that he couldn't.
In the fight just now, Ye Tian had completely damaged his vocal cords, not only that but several of his ribs, his right eye, and his thigh were all either cracked or shattered
Accompanied by various levels of internal bleeding, Gao Tianyuan was already on the brink of death
However, he was still not fazed rather he was satisfied
For in this battle, he knew he lost not because of strength, but his lack of skill.
Once again regaining his posture, he charged toward Ye Tian wanting to deliver a final strike
And Ye Tian, seeing this also followed suit.
With determination in both their eyes, this was going to be the moment they put it all on the line
the moment they decided each others life and death!
The final punch!