At this point, having provoked the ire of the crowd, Yun Che found himself unable to justify his actions, realizing it would be better to simply comply."Fine! You do have some backbone," Yun Yu said, a triumphant smile lighting his face, as he observed how effortlessly his plan had come to fruition.He had expected Yun Che to deny it, which would have led to a struggle, but was surprised at how swiftly his opponent conceded.It made sense though; if Yun Che were to lose in the archery contest, he would still have an excuse to apologize later, saving face."Fei Mei, why don't you act as the judge and officiate this contest?" Yun Yu suggested with a grin.Given her remarkable talent and cultivation, Yun Fei was undoubtedly the most qualified to oversee this competition."Alright," Yun Fei replied with a nod, though her disinterest was apparent.To her, Yun Yu was one of the top three archers in their clan, and she believed that Yun Che stood no chance of besting him.Soon enough, a space was cleared on the archery field.Yun Yu and Yun Che each took up a bow and stood at the center of the arena, surrounded by dozens of clan members eager to watch."With Fei Mei present, Yun Yu will surely showcase his ultimate skills," whispered some of the archers, their excitement palpable.There was no suspense surrounding the outcome of this contest. Rather than a true competition, this seemed more like Yun Yu's personal performance."Come forth!" Yun Yu commanded, summoning a few young men to bring forward four targets.In no time, the four targets were arranged in a straight line before them, spaced ten meters apart."What is he planning?" Yun Che wondered, utterly perplexed.Though not well-versed in archery, he had only just begun to familiarize himself with it that day."Since so many have come to watch, I will demonstrate my unique technique, the 'Long Eagle Arrow Style,'" Yun Yu said with a grin.The 'Long Eagle Arrow Style'?The onlookers, including Yun Fei, were visibly intrigued. Even Yun Fei showed a hint of interest.Under the intense gaze of the crowd, Yun Yu positioned himself before the four targets.Since the targets were perfectly aligned in a straight line, the standard archery technique would only allow him to hit the first target.Yun Yu took a deep breath, pulling four arrows from his quiver in one swift motion.Could he be...?The crowd gasped in astonishment.With a bow nearly drawn into a full arc, Yun Yu notched all four arrows on the string at once.Hiss!A collective breath was drawn, eyes wide with disbelief.In the next instant, the four arrows shot through the air in swift succession, cutting through the sky in sharp arcs before soaring high and then diving downwards like hawks in pursuit of prey.Thud! Thud! Thud! ...In almost perfect unison, the four arrows struck the center of each target.My heavens!The crowd was left stunned, their exclamations of awe filling the air."So that's how it works—these arrows don't follow a straight line, but rather arc through the air, and, influenced by gravity, fall to strike the targets..."Yun Che's left eye followed the trajectory of the arrows with perfect clarity, and the final result left him deeply impressed.The Long Eagle Arrow Style!The onlookers were shaken to their core, their admiration lingering in the air."Such an incredible display of archery!"Yun Fei's eyes widened with surprise."Forgive me for the display," Yun Yu said, noticing the admiration in Yun Fei's gaze and secretly reveling in his success."Boy! It's your turn now!" Yun Yu sneered as all eyes turned to Yun Che, full of mockery and pity.No one believed that Yun Che's skills could possibly rival Yun Yu's."Hmm, let me think for a moment..." Yun Che murmured, lifting his bow and closing his eyes for a moment to focus, mentally rehearsing the principles of the 'Meteor Arrow Technique.'He quickly concluded that to defeat Yun Yu in archery, he would need at least a few days to master the 'Meteor Arrow Technique.' Only then would he stand a chance.In that case, conventional methods wouldn't suffice.His gaze swept across the sky and the archery range, and he quickly made a decision."Alright, I'm ready," Yun Che said, slowly pulling an arrow from his quiver."First arrow."He casually drew the string and released the arrow without much thought.What's he doing?The crowd stared, bewildered.But in the next instant, a piercing screech echoed through the air.Thud!A dark shadow fell from the sky.Everyone's eyes widened in shock as they saw it was a large goose."Not bad, his aim is sharp enough to take down a bird mid-flight," some murmured."Merely a party trick," Yun Yu sneered dismissively.Indeed, while Yun Che's performance was impressive, it paled in comparison to the 'Long Eagle Arrow Style.'Thwack! Thwack!Yun Che released two more arrows in rapid succession...With each shot, a sparrow or a warbler fell from the sky, struck dead."Boy! Stop embarrassing yourself and just apologize!" one archer called out, growing impatient."Hmm, I've got the feel for it now," Yun Che muttered, ignoring the taunts.The earlier practice had helped him find his rhythm.Taking a deep breath, he activated his left eye, focusing intently on the void before him.At that moment, his left eye shimmered faintly with a touch of blue light.Whoosh!Another arrow shot from his bow, faster than a thunderclap.Boom!A dark shadow plummeted from the sky.Yun Yu sneered in silence.But soon, someone in the crowd shouted in disbelief."My heavens! That arrow—he hit two sparrows with one shot!"One of the archers exclaimed, eyes wide.Upon hearing this, Yun Yu turned his gaze and was shocked to see that the arrow had indeed pierced through both sparrows' bodies in one clean shot.A Double Victory!
Many people gasped in astonishment.
Yun Yu's heart skipped a beat—he hadn't expected Yun Che to possess such remarkable archery skills.
A double victory with a single arrow was the stuff of legends, a feat that most archers could never hope to achieve.
Even Yun Yu himself couldn't be certain of pulling it off; such success often relied on luck.
"The sparrow is small, positioned at a great distance, and in mid-flight, a moving target. To strike down two sparrows with one arrow is no less impressive than Chiyi's 'Long Eagle Arrow Flow'," remarked one archer.
"This is merely an appetizer," Yun Che replied with a calm smile.
At these words, a shock rippled through the crowd. Could it be that Yun Che possessed even more formidable skills?
Yun Che made no explanation, instead slowly nocking another arrow and drawing his bow towards a target set fifty meters away.
What was he attempting now?
The crowd was puzzled.
Fifty meters—roughly a hundred paces.
Even if one were to strike the bullseye at this distance, it would not compare to the feats of the Long Eagle Arrow Flow or the double kill.
Thwip!
Yun Che released the arrow, cutting through the air, and struck the target fifty meters away.
Thud!
The target shuddered slightly, but the arrow had missed the center and was lodged at the edge.
A bead of sweat appeared on Yun Che's forehead as he sighed in relief.
"Hahaha, that arrow nearly missed," some of the younger members of the family burst into loud laughter.
Yun Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph.
Had Yun Che failed this time?
Many of the onlookers hesitated, their gazes shifting to Yun Che, but he appeared utterly composed.
Yun Fei, who was acting as the official adjudicator, raised a brow with an inquisitive look.
She sensed that this arrow might not be as simple as it seemed.
"Come and see for yourselves," Yun Che said with a self-assured tone.
The crowd moved toward the target.
An arrow was embedded at the edge, still vibrating slightly.
Yun Che instructed one of the archers to pull it out.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the arrow.
Soon, the arrow was extracted!
At the tip, there was a small black speck the size of a pea, blood faintly visible...
What was this?
Someone blinked in disbelief.
"Heavens… is that a fly? A fly!"
One of the family members exclaimed in shock.
What!
Several archers' eyes bulged in astonishment.
"Goodness! From a hundred paces away, he killed a fly with an arrow—how is that even possible?"
"To spot a fly from a hundred paces away is already difficult enough, let alone when it's flying about erratically in mid-air..."
The crowd erupted in astonishment.
"This... this is impossible!"
Yun Yu's face drained of color as he stared at the fly's corpse, completely stupefied.
If a double kill with one arrow might have been luck, shooting down a fly from a hundred paces was simply beyond his capability.
The fly was such a tiny target, and from a hundred paces, it would be nearly impossible for an ordinary person to even see it clearly.
The archery competition had quickly come to a close.
The victor was clear.
"This archery contest has been won by Yun Che," Yun Fei said, her voice still filled with shock as she looked at him with a mixture of complexity in her eyes.
This was the first time she truly looked Yun Che in the eyes. In that moment, the young man appeared calm and poised, his lips curled in a smile that seemed barely perceptible, exuding an aura far beyond his years...
"Now, may I leave?"
Yun Che spoke as he walked away without hesitation.
Those nearby instinctively stepped aside, creating a clear path.
Most of the younger members of the family, who had honed their archery skills, were now in awe of Yun Che's prowess—so much so that even Yun Yu had nothing to say.
Exhaling deeply as he passed through the crowd and left the archery range, Yun Che felt a sense of relief. Although the day had been full of challenges, it had also proven to be immensely rewarding.
Just as he stepped outside, a loud, boisterous laugh rang out.
"Hahaha… Yun Che, I've finally found you!"
With these words, three youths stepped forward, blocking Yun Che's way.
The leader, a burly young man with fierce brows and tiger-like eyes, grinned triumphantly.
It was Yun Kun!
"You little brat, you got lucky last time, but this time, I'll make sure you lose so thoroughly that you'll beg for mercy on your knees."
Yun Kun licked his lips, his eyes flashing with malice.
This time, he had come not only to defeat Yun Che in a fair contest but also to humiliate and punish him severely.
The reason? Yun Che's victory in their previous encounter had caused him immense humiliation...
Yun Che noticed that Yun Kun had brought two companions, both at the second level of martial cultivation, positioned on either side to prevent his escape. Their intent was clear.
"Yuhan, that Yun Che seems to be in trouble," a girl beside Yun Fei observed.
At this moment, many in the archery field noticed the disturbance.
Yun Yu, who had been defeated earlier, wore a smug expression, clearly enjoying the scene.
However, in the face of trouble, Yun Che remained unfazed, responding coolly, "Go ahead, take your shot."