Martial Arts Sainthood Begins with the Tiger-Taming Fist

At Tianqing Martial Arts School, sparring in pairs was not Luo Heng's invention, but rather a precedent.

Because in actual combat, it is not all about fighting alone. Sometimes it requires tacit cooperation and exquisite tactics. Two people in a team can cultivate this quality.

However, Ji Chang was well aware of what Luo Heng was thinking!

If he defeats Ji Chang and Chen Mo before the martial arts exam, and both of them lose their Dao hearts in the process, then Luo Heng will have eliminated two opponents without shedding a drop of blood.

Even though Ji Chang knew this, he still wanted to try. Luo Heng was only a step away from the late stage of Ming Jin, and so was Ji Chang.

If one gains some insights from this battle, it's not impossible to directly enter the late stage of Ming Jin (明劲).

Another point is that he trusts Chen Mo.

"My two junior brothers are so straightforward, let's take this as the boundary." Zhou Pi drew four lines on the ground with his fingers. "Whoever falls out of the boundary loses. If both of them lose, then that's a loss."

Chen Mo understood and stood side by side with Ji Chang.

Sometimes, simply enduring things will only invite greater malice; only by drawing the sword can the root of evil be completely eradicated.

Now it's time for Chen Mo to make his move.

The fellow disciples who had gathered around to watch the exchange all had their eyes wide open.

Given the limited number of places available for martial arts students this year, it's good to have a deeper understanding of one's fellow students and rivals.

Luo Heng's martial arts skills are the same as Luo Wei's, both being the Mountain-Shaking Fist, and he also has a leg technique called Ghostly Leg.

Zhou Pi's martial art is a powerful palm technique, and his combat style is very similar to Luo Heng's, both of whom attack weaknesses and seek quick victory.

The sparring began with Luo Heng's counter-whip kick, the force of which swept towards Ji Chang's face, which the latter cautiously dodged.

Immediately afterwards, Luo Heng and Zhou Pi launched a barrage of attacks.

Chen Mo personally felt that these two were indeed sharp attackers. Their Ghostly Kick and palm strike arrived simultaneously in an instant. If Chen Mo had not used his Flowing Cloud Strike properly and greatly improved his footwork, he would have been forced into a corner by now.

The surrounding fellow disciples were secretly shocked and began to ponder. This Chen Mo had only recently entered the Ming Jin realm, yet he was able to withstand the attacks of Luo Heng and Zhou Pi.

In an inner room of the martial arts school, Yin Tianqing's gaze quietly passed through all the disciples, landing on the competition area like lightning, taking in every detail.

At this moment, the energy surging within the arena became even more intense.

Luo Heng sent Ji Chang flying thirty feet away with a single punch, a haughty expression on his face. "Senior Brother Ji, if your defense is only this much, then I won't hold back anymore!"

Ji Chang wiped away the tiny traces of blood from the corner of his mouth. At this moment, his internal energy was surging, and with each move he made, he felt his muscles and bones ache and go numb.

During a break in the rounds, he glanced at Chen Mo beside him, who was clearly more relaxed than him.

Ji Chang felt a moment of dejection.

Then, a fighting spirit suddenly ignited within him, and he rushed towards Zhou Pi in one stride, unleashing his palm power in an instant.

"What is Ji Chang planning to do?"

The fellow disciples around them looked at each other, all filled with suspicion.

At this moment, Yue Lun saw through the scheme: "He wants to trade one for one with Zhou Pi."

Chen Mo guessed Ji Chang's thoughts and immediately called out "Senior Brother" before quickly unleashing the Flowing Cloud Strike and chasing after Ji Chang with all his might.

Ji Chang's idea was simple: to exchange moves with Zhou Pi and leave Chen Mo and Luo Heng on the field. He vaguely believed that Chen Mo could defeat Luo Heng.

The idea may be simple, but making this decision is far from easy!

If they end up seriously injured, they can forget about participating in the martial arts training later.

Ji Chang quickly approached Zhou Pi, whose expression turned serious. He immediately began to prepare his palm technique, spreading his ten calloused fingers into a palm before striking out.

"Bang!"

The two palm strikes collided, and the force exploded instantly, the buzzing sound echoing throughout the hall.

Zhou Pi took a full-force blow from Ji Chang, and his expression immediately changed drastically. He took several heavy steps back, and was now close to the boundary line.

However, the two were evenly matched, and Zhou Pi twisted his foot to quickly stabilize his footing.

"Look at Luo Heng!" someone on the sidelines suddenly pointed at Luo Heng.

Because Luo Heng was closer to Zhou Pi, he spun around and kicked out with the Ghost Step before Chen Mo, his toes striking Ji Chang's abdomen.

Everyone on the sidelines shuddered, as if the kick was aimed at them.

Even a martial artist at the late stage of Ming Jin would be injured by this kick.

The ghostly steps landed, but Ji Chang had no time to pay attention. In an instant, the energy from Luo Heng's feet exploded, and Ji Chang's body flew into the air like a falling leaf before quickly falling back down.

Chen Mo, who was originally heading towards Luo Heng, saw this scene and immediately used the Flowing Cloud Strike to change direction and come below Ji Chang to catch his falling body.

"puff!"

Ji Chang spat out a mouthful of blood, staining half of his martial arts uniform.

The martial arts sparring within the gym is generally not interfered with by the gym owner unless it results in death or irreparable serious injury.

Everyone knew that Ji Chang's injury was minor and wouldn't leave any lasting damage, but this match would likely be difficult. With him unable to fight, Chen Mo alone would surely be quickly defeated.

"Cough cough..." Ji Chang barely managed to stand up, faced the sidelines, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Fellow disciples, I am no longer able to fight. Who is willing to take my place and team up with Junior Brother Chen Mo to fight again?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Pi's face darkened. "How can you change people during a competition?"

Ji Chang knew that this move was illogical, but if one person was missing, even if Chen Mo had excellent comprehension, he would not be able to withstand the overwhelming attack of the two people opposite him.

He looked across at the other side and said in a pleading tone, "If you agree, I'll consider myself to owe you a favor."

To owe a favor to an enemy is no small matter.

At this moment, Luo Heng said with a sinister smile, "If Senior Brother Ji is willing to give up his spot in the martial arts exam, I will agree to your request."

Zhou Pi also laughed heartily.

"Senior brother, you can't agree to that." Chen Mo gently pressed Ji Chang's hand down. "I can manage on my own. You go and rest."

These words drew surprised looks from everyone.

Yue Lun showed a hint of appreciation, "This junior brother does have some courage."

But he immediately frowned slightly, "But it's almost impossible for him to win."

Ji Chang was torn. Who in the martial arts department would give up? Even with the slightest chance, they would fight tooth and nail. His clenched fist gradually loosened, and just as he was about to respond to Chen Mo…

A clear and sharp voice came from the corner, suddenly penetrating the entire inner hall.

"I'll do it."

All eyes turned to it.

But then, Yin Shanshan, who had been sitting alone in silence, slowly got up and walked over.

Chen Mo could clearly see that there was still a trace of tears in the corner of her eyes, but her expression was much more energetic than before.

Yin Shanshan walked into the arena, her gaze slightly cold. "Striving for a spot in the martial arts exam is the right of every disciple. No one can make someone else give it up, and no one can voluntarily give it up! As the daughter of the headmaster, I am just like you, and I have to fight for the limited spots on my own."

Zhou Pi opened his mouth, but swallowed his words back.

Yin Shanshan looked up at Chen Mo and said, "Senior Brother Ji was injured today, so I'll take his place in the competition."

Luo Heng's face darkened noticeably, but he secretly glanced at Yin Tianqing, who was sitting upright in the inner room, and dared not utter a single word in rebuttal.

Ji Chang gave Yin Shanshan a grateful look, then walked off the field.

Yin Shanshan stepped into the arena and stood next to Chen Mo.

The two of them understood perfectly why she was standing there.