newbobooks Chapter 1816 Deliberately Losing
Chapter 1816 Deliberately Losing
He originally wanted to spar with Gu Xing for a while longer to see if he had improved during this time.
Yan Xu and Gu Xing only seemed to have a bad relationship on the surface, despite their constant bickering. In reality, they had a deep mutual respect and understanding, like close friends.
Right now, Yan Xu was only thinking about Ruan Yu and had no time to fight.
"That's exactly what I was thinking!" Gu Xing's body-tempering technique emphasizes a burst of power in an instant. A surprise attack is more likely to shock the opponent!
Yan Xu never imagined that Gu Xing had cultivated other techniques. He continued to use close-quarters combat as before.
No Soul Master is unafraid of close combat.
When Yan Xu was three meters away from Gu Xing, he leaped into the air and slashed down with his sword.
Gu Xing did not use any weapons. Under everyone's incredulous gaze, he stood in a horse stance.
The next second, a surge of energy emanated from his body.
Before Yan Xu could even figure out what this energy was, his sword had already struck it.
However, they were unable to break through Gu Xing's defenses.
"Body Tempering Power!" Yan Xu was extremely shocked, and complex emotions flashed in his eyes.
He quickly regained his composure, took a few steps back, held his sword with both hands, and watched Gu Xing warily.
"My God! Is that the power of body tempering?"
The audience below the stage recognized what this energy was, and they were all astonished: "How could Gu Xing have learned the body tempering technique of the Martial Arts Continent?!"
“Stealing knowledge? That shouldn’t be possible. Given the status and position of the Gu family, they would never do such a petty thing.”
"I think it must be that a powerful figure from the Martial Arts Continent recognized Gu Xing's talent and took him as a disciple to teach him body tempering techniques."
Although the martial arts continent emphasizes bloodline inheritance and rarely passes on its skills to outsiders, exceptions are made when exceptionally talented disciples are encountered.
“But… everyone has witnessed Gu Xing’s talent. He… really can’t be called exceptionally talented!” At this moment, another voice rang out.
Everyone fell silent.
Yes, Gu Xing's talent is only slightly better than that of an average genius. When faced with a true prodigy, he's completely outmatched.
If it were Gu Tian, this matter would be easier to explain.
Just as everyone was discussing this, Yan Xu threw down his sword, put one hand on his hip, and angrily pointed at the audience below the stage: "What are you babbling about? Gu Xing's talent is lacking, how could he have mastered the Body Tempering Technique so quickly? Didn't you see that his strength has materialized?"
Everyone's eyes widened: "..." It seems that's indeed the case.
Yan Xu continued, "He just wasn't working hard before! Now that he's really putting in the effort, even I'm no match for him! Didn't you see that I couldn't even break through his defense just now?"
Yan Xu lied about this.
It was just a friendly spar, not a fight to the death. He didn't use much force with that sword strike just now; it would have been bad if he had cleaved Gu Xing in two.
However, Gu Xing found it very useful.
His eyes sparkled. "Really?"
Gu Xing stepped forward and grabbed Yan Xu's sleeve: "I've already defeated you?"
He was well aware of the gap between himself and Yan Xu. If he relied solely on cultivation, it would take him at least several decades to catch up, while Yan Xu would have to remain stagnant and wait for him.
And now, he has only cultivated the Body Tempering Technique, yet he can already rival Yan Xu?
Body Tempering Technique truly lives up to its reputation as the strongest martial arts technique!
Yan Xu looked speechlessly at Gu Xing, who was beaming with excitement. He wanted to say something, but ultimately kept it to himself. "Oh well," he thought, "let him be happy for a while longer."
He'll get what's coming to him after the match!
"Ah."
"Fine, then step down. I won't beat you up because you spoke up for me." Gu Xing's mouth smirked proudly.
He gently nudged Yan Xu.
Caught completely off guard, the latter fell off the ring.
Yan Xu was stunned.
The audience below the stage was also stunned.
This is absolutely the most dramatic match in all these years!
However, landing means defeat.
The matter is settled!
After a moment of stunned silence, the referee quickly appeared and announced the winner of the match: Gu Xing won!
Ruan Yu rubbed her forehead, feeling inexplicably embarrassed.
The Yan family and the Gu family fought to a 5-5 draw. Next up was the Gu family versus the Yuan family. Then, the Yan family versus the Yuan family.
The Yuan family is in a terrible state; they've fought so many battles in a row and consumed a huge amount of recovery pills.
That's a considerable loss.
As soon as he stepped off the stage, Yan Xu was surrounded by the Yan family members. "What happened? You didn't perform to your true potential at all!"
"Did you deliberately lose to that kid from the Gu family?"
"Although Gu Xing has cultivated the Body Tempering Technique and greatly improved his combat power, he is still capable of killing you in one move."
Yan Xu covered his ears, looking terrified: "Alright, alright, stop reading! If you keep reading, we won't be able to play the rest of the matches!"
The Yan family had no choice but to shut up.
"Come with me." Yan Xu was finally free. He went straight to the Gu family's banquet, ignoring the stares of others, grabbed Ruan Yu's hand, and was about to lead her out.
"Young man of the Yan family, what do you mean by this!" The elders of the Gu family stopped him as if protecting their own.
The Third Elder slapped away his groping hand and rescued Ruan Yu.
"Pulling and tugging at each other in public, what kind of behavior is that!"
"Don't let others misunderstand!"
Yan Xu explained, "I was catching up with an acquaintance."
But the elders wouldn't listen. The Sixth Elder said, "Weren't you in the lower realm before? How come you're acquainted with this young friend?"
He hesitated halfway through his sentence.
He remembered that Ruan Yu had also come from the mortal realm.
So, is it really possible that these two people know each other?
The elders all turned to look at Ruan Yu, who couldn't help but chuckle: "I do know him."
"It's okay, I'll be right back."
Upon hearing this, the elders stopped trying to dissuade him. However, their expressions were solemn, and their eyes still held a hint of reluctance: "No matter how I look at it, I feel that the Yan family boy has ulterior motives towards our young friend."
"It's a man's intuition, right? I think so too!"
"We absolutely must not let him take my young friend back to the Yan family."
"It's a pity that none of us have suitable children to be a match for you, young friend."
"Come on, these ugly and deformed people under us aren't even as good as one of your toes!"
The elders exchanged glances and sighed in unison, "Alas!"
at this time.
Ruan Yu and Yan Xu had already walked quite a distance.
"How have you been these past few years?" Yan Xu asked, breaking the silence.
"pretty good."
"What is your cultivation level now? Why can't I see through you? Are you wearing a magic item to conceal your aura?" Or is it far beyond his level?
Yan Xu didn't dare ask about the second half of the sentence.
If that's the case, he'll feel unworthy of her.
"Peak of the God-level." Ruan Yu's tone was indifferent.
She could tell that Yan Xu still harbored feelings for her, so she had no choice but to help him.
"I already have a lover."