Translator: CinderTL
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"Punches need to be accurate, hooks need to be strong!"
"Chops need to be firm, whips need to be quick..."
"To summarize, the key to sanda lies in these techniques. I've finished, now you should think over them again after class."
With the sanda class over, Coach Lu demonstrated the boxing movements twice before slowly walking away.
The students had different expressions. Some seemed enlightened, furrowing their brows as they repeated the moves.
Others, seeing the end of class, quickly dropped the boxing equipment and walked toward the changing room.
"I'm heading out first."
Lin Hao said, waving his hand, and left the training room.
Chen Feng lightly nodded and then felt the light around him dim slightly.
Turning his head, he saw Xu Dongtai, who was also leaving the class, passing by him.
Standing at 1.85 meters, Xu's muscled body was like a block of stone.
With a crew cut, his eyes scanned everyone coldly beneath his silver earrings.
"Walk faster, don't block the way."
"Didn't you see that Brother Dong is leaving too?"
Xu's lackey, Zhou Xin, shouted loudly as usual. Several students frowned but chose to step aside.
"Hm?"
Suddenly, as if sensing something, Xu Dongtai halted his step.
He squinted and turned his head, looking down at Chen Feng.
The two locked eyes, and Xu Dongtai felt a slight sense of danger.
"Brother Xu?"
Zhou Xin looked at him in confusion as he stopped walking.
No one answered, and the atmosphere fell silent for two seconds.
"Let's go."
Eventually, shaking his head, Xu Dongtai withdrew his gaze, thinking it was just his fatigue playing tricks.
After all, Chen Feng was just an average student, one who wasn't particularly outstanding.
Even Zheng Qiang and Yu Shan weren't his opponents, so how could anyone else in the class make him feel threatened?
Even if it was a slight feeling of danger, that was impossible!
Click, click!
He then turned and walked away, his figure growing distant.
Zhou Xin didn't understand but still shot Chen Feng a glare before hurrying to catch up.
"Punching force close to 100kg..."
Standing alone, Chen Feng didn't pay attention to Zhou Xin's slight provocation earlier.
His eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Xu Dongtai's massive figure retreat.
During class today, Zhou Xin had intentionally boasted about Xu Dongtai's latest punch power—99kg!
This was close to the level of an amateur fifth dan.
In a small combat gym, Xu Dongtai could even be qualified to be a coach.
He could also participate in small team-based competitions and could become a key player with hopes of winning the championship.
Indeed, Xu Dongtai had every reason to be proud.
"There's still time…"
Clenching his fist, Chen Feng's eyes flickered but soon returned to calm.
There were still six days before the assessment. With the help of the dream world, as long as he could continue to find light orbs, he was confident in surpassing him.
As he noticed the other students leaving the practice room, he decided to leave as well.
"Chen Feng!"
Suddenly, Coach Lu's voice called out.
Surprised, Chen Feng looked up and saw him standing at the glass door.
Looking at him, Coach Lu was of average build, neither too fat nor too thin, about 1.78 meters tall.
He wore a loose black T-shirt, his face square with thick eyebrows and a wide forehead. His hands were clasped behind him, and his gaze was calm.
"Coach Lu?" Chen Feng asked, puzzled.
"You've mastered sanda, right?"
Coach Lu's sharp gaze fixed on him as he went straight to the point.
Although slightly startled, Chen Feng quickly regained his composure.
Other students couldn't tell, but Coach Lu had taught sanda here for over ten years and could easily assess his progress.
"Yes."
Chen Feng nodded lightly, not intending to hide anything.
He had previously looked up similar situations online, and the concept of a sudden enlightenment did exist in martial arts circles. It was often given more attention.
If it weren't for that, he wouldn't have dared to continue practicing in the gym.
"Great!"
Coach Lu smiled and immediately said, "If I'm not mistaken, you want to become a core student at our Flame Tiger Martial Arts School, right?"
"Mm!" Chen Feng nodded.
Most students in the training class would want that.
After all, this was the only chance for ordinary people to get involved with martial arts, and the only way to enter another circle.
"Then I'll speak frankly," Coach Lu continued, "Right now, you're not a match for Xu Dongtai."
He looked Chen Feng up and down as if assessing him.
Seeing that Chen Feng didn't speak, Coach Lu assumed he was unconvinced.
"I'm not angry," he said patiently, "but you should understand that just because you're skilled in sanda, doesn't mean you can compete with him."
"Look at Zheng Qiang and Yu Shan. They also excel at sanda, but what happened?"
"There are many factors that affect the outcome of a fight—fighting skills, physical condition, willpower... none of these can be lacking. Got it?"
He paused, and seeing Chen Feng remain silent, Coach Lu nodded with satisfaction before continuing:
"Xu Dongtai has better physical talent than you, his family background is solid, and he gets proper nutrition. He also has other coaches guiding him privately."
"If you really want to challenge him for the core student position, I have one suggestion..."
Chen Feng looked at him, puzzled.
"Use your spare time to practice another combat technique, aim for the basics."
"Judo, wrestling, things that focus on strength and lower body muscle training would help compensate for your weaknesses. It would add another skill to your arsenal."
"Then, you might have a chance to win unexpectedly."
Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, surprised that Coach Lu would say so much to him.
Could it be because he mastered sanda?
"Alright, think it over carefully."
"There are still six days left. The final result depends on you."
After saying this, Coach Lu turned and left.
Chen Feng quickly said, "Thank you, Coach," then went to the changing room, took a shower, changed, and left the school.
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"Seems like even Coach Lu acknowledges Xu Dongtai's strength."
On the bus, standing in the crowded group, Chen Feng silently gripped the handle, his gaze shifting.
He had taken Coach Lu's advice to heart. It was something he had already planned to try.
Improving after mastering sanda would definitely become harder, so using his time to practice another combat skill was indeed a good choice.
If he could get the basics down, not only would he have another combat method, but it would also enhance his physical attributes.
Coach Lu's suggestion wasn't wrong.
"But with six days left, he seems confident in me."
Shaking his head, Chen Feng realized that his rapid progress must have revealed his potential, catching attention.
Otherwise, Coach Lu wouldn't have privately given him advice.
"Perhaps it's a test."
"He probably wants to see if I've been hiding my strength or if I really had a sudden breakthrough."
He suppressed his thoughts and continued to ponder.
Looking up, he saw the bus was about to stop. The sign for Yongle Fu Supermarket appeared not far away.
Not thinking much further, he exited from the back door as soon as the bus stopped.
Click, click!
His steps were steady as he arrived at the supermarket entrance at 3:55 PM, even a little early.
(End of the Chapter)
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