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“Compared to all this…” Zhu Mei gave a helpless smile, pointing to Hibiki beside her, “Let’s worry about Hibiki more, because Kanon took all the snacks and Hibiki is already exhausted…”

So everyone hurriedly launched a campaign to "save the gluttonous Hibiki".

Compared to the innocent and carefree young girls, Ms. Wu, a teacher on the other side of the teaching staff, was quietly pondering.

"That girl named Hana-on just now seems to be a martial artist as well, and she has a special aura that few people in the Wu clan possess; she gives off the feeling of a strong person..."

Teacher Wu gazed at the vast sea of ​​trees: "She probably didn't come here for a 'hiking adventure,' but rather for martial arts training! She's a rare girl; she might be a good opponent for my Garuda. If we meet again, I should introduce them..."

Unaware that someone was trying to introduce her to a close friend, Hanon, having returned to the Forest of Trees, once again entered a state of spiritual practice.

Extreme environments are indeed very helpful for martial arts training, and Hanon could feel her strength constantly improving. In fact, she had only gone hungry a few times in the Sea of ​​Trees, endured some loneliness, and suffered some minor injuries from Kuroki's gentle blows during daily sparring. For someone of her status as the young lady of the Eagle Wind Clan, this kind of special training was certainly harsh, but compared to the trials that constantly teetered on the edge of life and death, Hanon's condition was practically vacation-level.

Therefore, there were no life-or-death "last-minute breakthroughs." What Hanon enjoyed most during this special training was actually the quiet time alone. Over the past few days, she practiced fewer and fewer moves, but instead spent more and more time quietly contemplating.

On the morning of the sixth day of the trial, Kuroki Gensai stood before Hanon once again.

"Same as always, hold out for five minutes against my attacks, or I'll take your food."

This is indeed the usual routine; all the complaints have already been made in the past few days. At this moment, Kanon simply assumed a fighting stance, preparing to deal with Kuroki's attack. Unlike her usual free-fighting stance, Kanon's starting position is now very similar to Kuroki's, both being the "cat stance" from karate, which appears rather calm.

This change itself is also a result of this special training. The weight has weakened the physical qualities that Hanon has always relied on, forcing her to refine her moves to achieve the most direct effect with the smallest movements and minimize unnecessary actions.

"Very good." Having sparred with Hanon every day, Kuroki had naturally noticed the changes in her, and he was never stingy with praising his disciple.

Of course, despite the praise, Kuroki showed no mercy. Hanon narrowly escaped defeat several times, barely managing to get away with it each time.

"Waaaaah, I can't stop it, I can't stop it!" Kuroki's attacks became increasingly fierce, and Kanon gradually couldn't withstand them. With a final frontal strike, Kanon's arms were blocked, leaving her defenses wide open and certain to perish.

Kuroki's thrusting strike, known as the "Demon Spear," possesses extremely high destructive power. Naturally, he didn't use his full strength against Kanon, and thus stopped his thrusting attack. Of course, by this time, Kanon's stance was already scattered, and she lost her balance, collapsing to the ground immediately after Kuroki stopped.

"Sigh, I lost again." Hana shook her head.

However, after looking at the stopwatch, Kuroki said something unexpected: "5 minutes and 11 seconds, you passed."

"What?! 5 minutes, 5 minutes and 11 seconds!" Hanon exclaimed, "I actually lasted that long? Wow!"

With her hands raised high, the overly excited Hanon began to frolic in the clearing of the forest. It felt absolutely wonderful!

Enduring the weight for five minutes under Kuroki's strength doesn't mean Kanon has reached the level of a top-tier expert, but it at least means she achieved her goal, and her hard work these past few days wasn't in vain. Regardless of the field or the situation, the feeling of being rewarded for your efforts is always the best.

Uncle Kuroki was naturally very satisfied with the results, but the seven-day special training was not over yet, and a final test would be arranged on the last day.

"Take this food and get some rest today. We'll do the final project tomorrow."

"Huh? There's a new goal?" Hanon was taken aback. Logically speaking, it took her six days to last five minutes. What new task could she possibly accomplish in another day? Last ten minutes? That doesn't seem very meaningful!

"Tomorrow we'll all be free of our burdens and have a proper contest," Kuroki said solemnly.

"A...a formal duel..." Hanon gasped. After spending more than half a month together, she had a profound understanding of Kuroki's strength. If she were to seriously fight this man, Hanon couldn't help but feel sorry for her small frame...

"Wait, does 'we' all unload our burdens mean?" Kanon realized another question.

Kuroki Gensai lifted his robe, revealing that he was also wearing several weighted metal pieces, clearly demonstrating that this teacher set an example by exercising just like his disciples.

Seeing that Hanon was so shocked that her mind went blank, Kuroki said, "Don't be surprised. My old friend did the same thing when he was training his disciples. At that time, his load was several times heavier than that of his disciples. I was just using the same load as you, and I was already quite ashamed."

"Phew, I guess a monster's friend is a monster too." Hanon recovered from her shock with a wry smile. In any case, it's a blessing in disguise. Since this battle is unavoidable, she might as well fight it with all her might!

"As long as I don't die... that's fine."

Sorry for the late update today.

Section 62, Chapter 62: Cosmic Illusion & Indestructible Body

On the last day of the special training in the Hungry Ghost Forest, Kanon took off her weights, adjusted her physical and mental state, and faced Kuroki Gensai, who was also in full condition.

"Um... Master Kuroki, please have mercy." Kuroki's oppressive aura was too strong, and Kanon couldn't help but beg for mercy first.

"Mmm." Kuroki didn't respond much. Whether Hanon was genuinely backing down or just throwing out a smokescreen, it wasn't his concern at the moment. This top-tier martial artist was fully prepared for battle and was simply observing Hanon's next move with utmost sincerity.

Hanon sighed softly. As expected, the idea of ​​lowering the opponent's combat power by acting cute was useless. She could only rely on her strength to get through this level.

Instead of adopting her usual free-fighting stance or using the same cat-step stance as Kuroki, Kanon twisted her entire body backward, like a fully drawn slingshot, clearly preparing to charge.

This surprised Kuroki: "What's this?"

"Hehe, this is an inspiration I got from video games." Kanon suddenly burst out: "A cosmic illusion from Ralf, the character from The King of Fighters!"

The serious Kuroki had no knowledge of the moves of these game characters, but he knew that Kanon's impact... would come very soon!

Not only fast, but also very strong!

"Bang—Ugh!" The cosmic phantom grazed past him, and Kuroki was actually forced to his knees by Kanon's first strike! Although this attack didn't have the explosive effects of a game, it was fast and heavy, and its power was just like a small bomb.

Freed from her burdens, Kanon felt incredibly relaxed. Her muscles, now unbound, surged with boundless power. This specialized charge attack wasn't some morbid cosplay; it was a calculated move to catch the opponent off guard and gain the upper hand. Kanon had considered using her finger razors in conjunction with the charge, but ultimately decided against it: fingers were easily broken during high-speed movement, and Kanon was very afraid of pain.

"Well done, Kanon..." Kuroki didn't expect that this temporary disciple would give him such a "surprise" right from the start. You see, Kuroki had realized long ago that Kanon was full of talent in fighting and had high expectations for Kanon's strength. He didn't expect that Kanon would keep pushing the limits.

Seeing that the attack had succeeded, Kanon immediately launched her second Cosmic Illusion attack. Unfortunately, the preparation for this move was too large and the charging time was too long. By the time Kanon charged again, Kuroki could already judge the flow of power.

With a "bang," Kuroki sidestepped and caught the "Cosmic Illusion," but Kuroki, who weighed nearly 100 kilograms, was still thrown off the ground by the huge force and was pushed back three or four meters before stopping.

Although Kuroki had predicted the speed, the impact of the Cosmic Phantom was still terrifying!

Come again?

No, Kanon did not activate the third Cosmic Illusion. She understood Kuroki's strength. Although he was not as strong as a Saint Seiya who would fail the second time with the same move, he would definitely be able to break through and counter Kanon's special attack if he observed her a few more times. Rather than risking being countered and continuing to rely on the same move, it was better to change her attack methods and fight steadily.

Experience and insight are the foundation of martial arts that Kuroki refers to. He himself has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in these two areas. He doesn't need any special tricks or killer moves; these two points alone are enough to intimidate his opponents.

The powerful impact of the two cosmic illusions caused some damage to Kuroki. Taking advantage of the temporary advantage, Kanon rushed forward and launched her own attack. Kuroki also made a move to deal with it, and the battle was dragged into a phase of mutual probing.

Kuroki's martial arts style is called "Kai-Gan-ryu," which shares its origins with modern Japanese karate, specifically from Tang Shou, also known as Ryukyu karate. Its further origins trace back to a Chinese martial art called "Shenge-ken" (Divine Crane Fist). Therefore, Kuroki's martial arts exhibit distinct characteristics of ancient martial arts; each move is imbued with antiquity and beauty, making it highly recognizable. Of course, through years of training, these techniques have been refined into incredibly sophisticated and practical combat skills.

As for Kanon, being a self-taught practitioner who "entered the path through grappling," she hadn't received much formal training in martial arts routines. Her moves were heavily influenced by modern boxing and kickboxing, while her grappling and throwing techniques were based on judo, which is also a modern martial art. Therefore, Kanon's fighting style is very modern, with characteristics of combat sports. Although it doesn't emphasize aesthetics or artistry, it's full of youthful energy, concise and direct.

The temporary master and apprentice struggled for almost two minutes before Kuroki finally found an opening. He thrust out his demonic spear, the first strike drawing blood from Hanon's face. His second strike followed immediately, aiming directly at Hanon's arm.

The "Demon Spear" itself is just an ordinary penetrating hand technique. However, the training method of the Strange Arm Style is like the Iron Palm in Chinese boxing. It involves training the arm for years and years, destroying one's own body as if in self-harm. In the end, after overcoming the pain, one obtains a specialized part that transforms into a spear, and its destructive power is terrifying.

During the previous six days of sparring, Kuroki had always held back his power in his thrusting strike, as the special training was still ongoing and Kuroki wouldn't actually hurt Kanon. But this time, with both of them going all out, Kuroki's thrusting strike naturally wouldn't miss. Kanon's arm was about to spurt blood, and amidst the excruciating pain and bleeding, the outcome of the battle would soon be decided—as it should be.

Kanon was pierced by the "demon spear" and staggered backward, temporarily separating the two combatants. After things calmed down, Kuroki Gensai was astonished to find that Kanon's wounded arm was completely unharmed.

Since we just mentioned that Kanon "entered the Dao through hanging", every night during this special training, Kanon would sit in meditation in the quiet sea of ​​trees, practicing and researching her ability to precisely control her muscles. This move is one of her achievements: an enhanced version of "not bad"!

In an extremely short time, the entire body loses all strength, concentrating all power in a certain area, contracting muscles to the extreme, and increasing muscle density to an unimaginable level. Even the "Demon Spear" unleashed by Kuroki Gensai at full power cannot damage it. This move can be called truly indestructible!

On Hanon's side, because she was completely exhausted and had only strengthened a little, her steps became unsteady and weak, and she was sent flying by the impact of the "Demon Spear". As for Kuroki, if his fingers had not undergone decades of hard training and were as strong as metal, they would have been broken instantly when they collided with Hanon's incredibly hard muscles.

In short, after three minutes of fighting, Kanon and Kuroki each had their own strengths and weaknesses, so the battle was still evenly matched.

Hanon was very satisfied with the effect of this ultimate defense technique on her first use. Since even Kuroki's magic gun could not penetrate it, there probably was no martial art in the martial arts world that could penetrate it. If she wanted to continue testing the defensive power of this move, she would probably have to get a pistol.

Hanon smiled with satisfaction: "Hehehe, it seems I've come up with some fantastical moves in a low-level martial arts world..."

Second update delivered. Third update might be late, or maybe not at all. I didn't sleep well last night, and I'm feeling dizzy today. We'll see...

Section 63, Chapter 63: Divine Skill Without Order, Defeats Blackwood?

"Amazing!" Shaking his numb fingers, Kuroki praised Kanon again, his tone more sincere than ever before. This little girl had given him so many surprises!

To be honest, Kuroki really wants to formally accept Kanon as his apprentice, but because he had previously said he wouldn't take on any apprentices, he's too embarrassed to change his mind now...

As for Kanon, the indestructible effect worked as expected, and it was naturally good that her master praised her. However, the battle was not over yet, so how should she deal with Kuroki next?

Whether it's Cosmic Illusion or Indestructible Vajra, they are both extremely powerful moves, and in a sense, they can be considered the pinnacle of martial arts. However, relying on them to defeat Kuroki Gensai is still a pipe dream.

Simply learning powerful techniques is not enough to defeat a master who has thoroughly explored the principles of martial arts. The strongest martial artist is one who uses the right techniques at the right time, and in this respect, no one does it better than Kuroki.

Relying on experience and insight, Kuroki can predict Kanon's movements, so the Cosmic Phantom can only launch occasional surprise attacks, and the Vajra Indestructible is merely an emergency defense. If the fight continues, Kuroki will see through them and find their weaknesses.

"Sigh, there's a gap in experience, prediction, and technique. Whether I continue to counter or just defend, the result won't be any different..." Hanon started racking her brains and quickly began to calculate.

"So there's only one option: a quick and fierce attack, hoping for a surprise attack. Every advantage we can gain is an advantage we can get. If we can inflict significant damage on Master Kuroki's appearance, then there's a chance of victory..." With that thought, Hanon re-established the ready stance for Cosmic Illusion.

"Have you run out of tricks, Hanon..." Kuroki also got into a fighting stance again. Not only had the numbness in his fingers recovered, but the internal injuries he had suffered from being hit by the cosmic phantom no longer affected his movements. This extremely powerful martial artist was almost back to full strength for the battle.

"Behold my ultimate cosmic illusion!" Hanon didn't answer, but launched a charge directly. This time, she charged for a long time, and the momentum of her charge was naturally even stronger. The human eye could hardly catch her figure—Kuroki was the same.

However, Kuroki did not panic. He simply extended his fist, not to "strike," but simply to "place" it, placing his fist in the path of Kanon's charge, waiting for Kanon to run into the attack on her own.

Those who can only strike what they can see are merely second-rate martial artists. Kuroki Gensai is not such a half-baked amateur! Seeing through the moment Hanon attacks and reacting a split second before that, that is the ultimate insight, the strongest move prediction, which the Strange Arm Style calls "Inaction."

However, if the day of the preliminary test was the day Kanon was slapped in the face, then today, the special training exam, is the day Kuroki is shocked, because his "inaction" actually failed!

As Kuroki's disciple, Kanon knew that Kuroki could predict her attacks, rendering the Cosmic Illusion technique ineffective. But did she remember what she had just said? This move... it was the "Ultimate Cosmic Illusion"!

Kanon's charge did not stop, but suddenly veered off course. Although the deviation was small, it caused Kuroki's prediction to miss. Kuroki's fist did not hit Kanon, but was instead hit in the arm by Kanon's charging punch!

"Roar!" Kuroki flew backward, his left arm dislocated.

Major damage! Hanon was overjoyed; this was the chance of victory she had been craving!

Hanon launched another attack, this time holding nothing back. Her intense desire to win drove her into a state of extreme focus, allowing her to execute all her techniques and moves flawlessly.

Even under such an onslaught, even with his left arm temporarily useless, and even though he was struggling to defend himself, Kuroki still managed to hold on...

"As expected of Master Kuroki!" It was Kanon's turn to sincerely praise Kuroki: "Dislocation must hurt a lot. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have been able to hold on, let alone facing a heavy punch."

"Don't get distracted!" Kuroki, who was at a disadvantage, suddenly shouted. Then, Hanon felt a chill on the back of her hand, followed by intense pain. She was so frightened that she quickly retreated. It turned out that for some reason, Kuroki's "demon spear" had already pierced a bloody hole in the back of her hand!

Hanon was greatly puzzled: "What's going on? His right hand was blocking my attack... Ah! His left hand has recovered!"

That's right, the injury was inflicted by Kuroki's left thumb, and his left arm has actually been reattached!

"Could it be... centrifugal force!" Hanon quickly figured out the reason. When Kuroki raised his hand to defend, he swung his left arm violently, using centrifugal force to put the dislocated bone back into place.

"Hey, is this really a possible technology?" Hanon was speechless. Kuroki Gensai, he really is a monster.

In this way, Kanon's winning percentage dropped from 80% to 50%—yet she still has such a high chance of winning!