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Chapter 96 Hung Kuen VS Bajiquan

Hung Kuen, the foremost of Lingnan boxing styles, is said to have originated in Shaolin and spread among the common people. It was further developed and popularized by the lineage of Wong Fei-hung and Lam Sai-wing in the late Qing Dynasty, thus becoming the orthodox style of Southern Fist.

Its boxing philosophy emphasizes "crossing bridges when they come, and creating bridges where none exist," using a solid horse stance as its foundation and a bridge hand technique that combines hardness and softness for offense and defense.

The Twelve Bridges Hand and Twelve Bridges Horse, though varied, remain true to their essence.

Power originates from the ground, strength emanates from the waist; in the blink of an eye, the small space becomes a battlefield of life and death.

Fang Fuming has practiced Hung Kuen for seventeen years, starting from the basic stance, and now he can easily send people flying with a single punch.

Only he knows the sweat and hardship he endured.

At this moment, he held his left palm and right fist, palms facing inward, palm edges forward, and index fingers raised, aiming precisely at the center of the field.

His center of gravity was focused below his dantian, and his whole body was like an old tree with deep roots. He seemed motionless, but in fact every branch was full of strength.

Chen Fan stood opposite him, also adopting the starting stance of Bajiquan.

Unlike the restrained and steady Hung Kuen, Bajiquan, once its stance is unfurled, exudes an aggressive and threatening aura.

Stand with your feet apart, knees slightly bent, hips lowered, and spine like a taut bowstring.

With one fist in front of the other, the front hand probes the way while the rear hand conceals its edge, and the elbow tip always points towards the opponent's center line.

Fang Fuming's pupils contracted slightly upon seeing this scene.

He had met many opponents, including those who practiced Sanda, Muay Thai, and Karate, as well as a few who claimed to practice Bajiquan.

But those people were either unreliable or had stiff movements; none of them could make Chen Fan's back feel tense just by his standing posture.

That wasn't fear, but an instinctive alertness of being targeted by a wild beast.

Zhu Yeqing paused slightly in her teacup, her gaze lingering on Chen Fan for a moment before slowly shifting away.

Fang Fuming took a deep breath and moved first.

Hung Kuen emphasizes striking first to gain the upper hand, while striking later leaves one vulnerable. However, it also emphasizes probing and exploring the opponent's movements, using feints and real attacks in a balanced way.

His first step was not quick; it even had a tentative feel to it.

He took a half step forward with his right foot, feinted with his left fist, and hid his right palm under his elbow. His whole body moved like a snake gliding along the ground, silently cutting into Chen Fan's center line.

I-shaped Fuhu Fist - Leading Hand Style.

The essence of this move lies not in striking, but in questioning!

Ask about the opponent's reaction speed, defensive habits, and center of gravity.

When masters clash, they can often discern about 70% of each other's abilities in the very first exchange.

Chen Fan did not back down.

Bajiquan never retreats.

His reaction was faster than Fang Fuming had anticipated.

At the same instant Fang Fuming feinted with his left fist, Chen Fan raised his right hand, not to block, but to extend it forward with his five fingers spread, aiming for Fang Fuming's wrist.

Bajiquan's "Horse-Horse-Seeking Hand" technique!

This move may seem simple, but it is actually extremely dangerous.

The essence of a scout lies in using offense as defense, nipping the opponent's offensive in the bud before it even takes shape.

However, if the timing is misjudged even slightly, it's tantamount to opening up your midfield to the opponent.

Fang Fuming felt a chill run down his spine.

His feint was seen through.

But he was, after all, a master of Hung Kuen, and his reactions were extremely fast.

Just as Chen Fan's five fingers were about to grip his wrist, Fang Fuming suddenly twisted his waist and hips, his right fist flipping out from under his elbow with the back of his fist facing outwards, using the force of the twisting waist to strike Chen Fan's chest.

Hung Kuen - Backflip Hammer!

The punch was delivered quickly and fiercely, and the sound of the sleeve tearing through the air was particularly jarring in the quiet courtyard.

The Back Hammer is a rare long-bridge power-generating move in Hung Kuen, emphasizing that every inch longer brings greater strength. It uses the twisting of the waist and hips to drive the explosive force of the back of the fist, reaching the peak of the fist, and the person hit feels as if they have been struck by a hammer.

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Even without the Death Eye activated, Fang Fuming's punch was already incredibly fast.

However, after several enhancements, Chen Fan's dynamic vision has far surpassed that of ordinary people.

He could see every single movement of the other person clearly, as if everything was being slowed down and stored in his mind.

He neither took the hit head-on nor retreated.

Instead, it made a reaction that caused Fang Fuming's pupils to shrink sharply.

Chen Fan's body shifted slightly to the side, the movement so small that the tip of the backflip hammer grazed past his chest by less than three centimeters.

At the same time, his right hand suddenly changed from the scout's position, his five fingers came together into a fist, the fist pointing downwards, and he used the angle of his side to strike Fang Fuming's ribs.

Bajiquan - Side Strike!

As the saying goes, "His intentions reach in all directions, and his power extends in all directions!"

Bajiquan never adheres to fixed offensive and defensive routes; the fist goes in the direction the enemy comes from.

Fang Fuming felt a strong wind coming from under his ribs, and his scalp tingled.

Unable to retract his fist to block, he could only forcefully stomp his front foot on the ground and slide his back foot half a step backward.

It felt like someone had pulled me from behind, and I narrowly avoided the punch.

But before he could even catch his breath, Chen Fan's offensive had already come crashing down on him.

Once Bajiquan gains the upper hand, it unleashes a furious onslaught, giving the opponent no chance to catch their breath.

Chen Fan took a big step forward with his left foot, followed closely by his right foot, and like a moving wall, he crashed directly into Fang Fuming's inner circle.

Raise your right elbow, with the elbow pointing forward, and use the momentum of the forward thrust to slam it into the center of Fang Fuming's chest.

Bajiquan - Top Elbow!

The elbow strike came so fast that Fang Fuming had no chance to dodge.

He could only cross his arms in front of his chest to take the blow.

boom!

A dull thud echoed through the courtyard.

Fang Fuming's feet slid backward more than half a meter on the ground, leaving two clear drag marks on the blue bricks and raising a cloud of fine dust.

He felt his arms go numb as if he had been electrocuted, and his wrists and shoulders were trembling.

A bluish-purple bruise had already appeared on his left forearm, which was the foremost part of his arm.

Chen Fan's elbow strike was much heavier than he had expected.

Just as Zhu Ye Qing was about to drink tea, he stopped the teacup at his lips.

Ah Hu stood behind her, a rare look of solemnity appearing on his usually expressionless face.

Fang Fuming shook his numb arms and resumed his boxing stance.

In that exchange just now, he had already figured out several key pieces of information about Chen Fan.

The opponent's reaction speed was extremely fast, and he was able to dodge his backflip hammer at very close range. This was the first time in history!

In addition, Chen Fan's strength was extremely heavy. If that elbow strike had landed solidly, his sternum would probably have been fractured.

Finally, and this is the point that he fears the most.

So far, Chen Fan has not shown any unnecessary movements.

Every move was crisp and clean, without any fancy moves or hesitation, as if only the purest instinct for offense and defense remained after countless trials and tribulations.

This person is not easy to deal with.

Then let's try a different approach.

Fang Fuming took a deep breath and suddenly changed his boxing stance.

The right hand is in front, with the five fingers slightly spread in the shape of a tiger's claw, while the left hand is behind, with the fist facing upward and hidden at the waist.

The distance between his feet was half an inch wider than before, and his center of gravity was lowered, as if his whole body had sunk down a bit.

Tiger and Crane Dual Forms – Tiger Style!

In Hung Kuen, the Tiger style is known for its fierce and domineering nature, with each move being wide and powerful, possessing unparalleled strength.

Fang Fuming switched to the Tiger stance at this moment, intending to use the most powerful aspect of Hung Kuen to directly confront Chen Fan's Bajiquan.

He stomped his right foot on the ground and used the force to propel himself forward.

The force of the impact was so great that it even left a shallow footprint on the blue brick floor.

Fang Fuming's body stretched into a straight line in the air, his right tiger claw aimed straight at Chen Fan's face, his five fingers spread wide, the fingertips making a sharp sound as they cut through the air.

Hung Kuen - Tiger Descending the Mountain!

Before the tiger's claws arrived, the strong wind came first.

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