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Chapter 46: Chapter 44 Go All Out
In the serene and elegant courtyard.
A layer of fine white sand covered the ground, with several rugged rockeries placed around.
Two people entered one after another, each doing warm-up exercises to stretch their muscles.
All around was a stark scene with no extraneous ornaments.
Only a red plum tree was in full bloom, with many petals fallen beneath it.
This place, located in the backyard of the villa, exhibits a strong Japanese style after renovation.
Fang Cheng took off his shoes and completed a set of deep squat exercises.
Then he huffed and puffed, jumping and punching in succession, kicking his legs a few times.
Afterwards, he stood quietly in the center of the courtyard, gazing intently at Shijima Gorou, who was standing a few meters away in a gray dojo uniform.
Half an hour earlier.
In the living room, Fang Cheng was invited to challenge Shijima Gorou.
After thoughtful consideration, Fang Cheng chose to accept the challenge.
The generous reward of one hundred thousand yuan was tempting.
If he could get this money, his grandfather’s surgery costs would be immediately secured, and his mother wouldn’t have to fret anymore.
Moreover.
Since the other party had invited him to duel so openly and honorably.
As a martial artist, how could he shrink back out of fear of the enemy.
Having understood this, Fang Cheng faced the challenge with composure and no longer appeared timid.
He simply treated this duel as an intense sparring session.
It was also the best opportunity to test his recently acquired combat skills in real combat.
Previously, Fang Cheng had unofficially sparred with Shijima Gorou several times.
He could feel that his opponent’s physical strength was indeed very strong, far surpassing that of an ordinary professional athlete.
However, Fang Cheng’s strength attribute had now reached a high of 18 points, in no way inferior to his opponent’s.
Together with the advantage in spirit attribute, even if the opponent had any hidden killer moves, Fang Cheng felt confident he could control the fight.
On the eve of battle, Fang Cheng quietly analyzed his opponent’s specific strength and habitual moves.
Shijima Gorou also finished warming up, adopting a stance of the Soft and Hard Style.
He slowly raised his arms, crossed them in an X shape, and then pulled his fists back to gather strength.
Fang Cheng’s eyes sharpened.
After days of studying video clips, he knew that karate masters often adopted a pulling hand posture before starting a fight.
The principle is the same as traditional martial arts, where the qi sinks into the Dantian, making it easier to exert force throughout the body.
By doing this, Shijima Gorou was clearly prepared to fight with all his might, as he had said.
Fang Cheng then stepped forward and back, knees slightly bent, arms raised across his chest.
He also adopted his most proficient boxing classic guard.
In the afternoon sun, the courtyard that was being used as a martial arts stage was set.
Two figures stood facing each other, without any spectators.
A breeze blew by, petals slowly fell, and hair brushed over the eyebrows.
"Hi!"
Shijima Gorou suddenly exhaled loudly, padded his feet, his figure blurred, and he rushed forward swiftly.
At the same time, his fists turned into palms, assuming the posture of a Piercing Hand.
A Hand Blade with a sharp whistle in the air, instantly aimed at Fang Cheng’s neck.
Fang Cheng sidestepped with a jump, following up with a reflexive whip punch from behind his back.
Shijima Gorou raised his hand to block.
Fang Cheng threw a jab as a feint to distract the opponent, and then the rear hand launched a heavy punch targeting the face.
Pop!
Shijima Gorou reacted a beat too slow, and in haste, he could only block with his arms to protect his head.
Fang Cheng followed swiftly with a Whip Kick, lashing heavily, aiming at his opponent’s left side of the abdomen.
In less than two seconds.
Shijima Gorou, who had appeared so calm and composed, was forced to switch from offensive to defensive, seeming a bit overwhelmed.
Fang Cheng, however, didn’t give his opponent a chance to catch his breath, his combination punches fast as fleeting shadows.
Hook Punch to the ribs, jab to confuse, supplemented with leg techniques, striking suddenly when unexpected.
With feints and assaults, he pressured the opponent into constant retreat.
Shijima Gorou, who had been on the receiving end, seemed to get fired up as if angered by the beating.
With a grit of his teeth and a fierce look in his eyes, relying on his thick skin and robust build, he endured Fang Cheng’s relentless Whip Kick.
He immediately seized the opening, his left hand caught the leg and locked it, while his right fist counterattacked Fang Cheng.
Pop!
In an instant, fist collided with fist as they exchanged blows.
Fang Cheng’s figure swayed, and he quickly withdrew his leg and stepped back, continuously adjusting his balance.
Shijima Gorou did not retreat, but his face contorted in pain, grimacing.
His right hand was noticeably swollen and red.
Obviously caught off-guard by the special effects of "Iron Fist," he found himself at a disadvantage.
Fang Cheng’s expression remained unchanged as he took a light breath.
Since the opponent had requested full power, he naturally held nothing back.
Thus, from the very start, his attacks were exceptionally aggressive, completely bypassing any initial probing phase.
This was a sign of respect for his own integrity as well as the strength of his enemy.
Shijima Gorou did not anticipate that Fang Cheng’s offensive capabilities would be as formidable as his ability to take hits.
It seemed that Fang Cheng’s headstrong fighting style had provoked his rage.
At this moment, Shijima Gorou’s eyes turned bloodshot, a fierce light shining through them, hinting at the return of his former wildness.
After taking a deep breath, he closed the distance again and launched another assault.
However, this time Shijima Gorou was clearly aware that Fang Cheng’s boxing skills were superior to his own.
Instead of using karate hand skills, he shifted to comparing leg techniques and throwing techniques with his opponent.
Fang Cheng responded to each move and counterattacked while defending.
He could distinctly feel that Shijima Gorou’s strength had increased a bit.
He guessed that the opponent might have entered some frenzied state of mind.
For a time, the two were evenly matched.
With his tall frame and long legs, Fang Cheng’s reaction was quicker, managing to execute several moves in the blink of an eye.
Clearly gaining the upper hand.
Shijima Gorou, with his wealth of combat experience, was still able to find opportunities for counterattacks despite being on the defensive.
Taking advantage of his shorter and sturdier build, with a lower center of gravity, he occasionally used the "Leg Catch Takedown" to force Fang Cheng to change his tactics.
Suddenly, Shijima Gorou again performed the "Clamp Leg" maneuver, followed by a turning back sweep then a "Small Inner Cut."
This series of smooth moves was executed with extreme stealth.
But Fang Cheng had already seen through them and understood his techniques.
A week of Jujitsu training had taught him various methods of falling to the ground and many techniques to guard against throws.
Immediately, he used an "Interception" with his left leg, while pulling the wrist with his right hand.
Disrupting the balance of his opponent while also nimbly freeing himself from the grapple.
He followed with a series of relentless "Whip Kicks," lashing out non-stop.
At this point, Fang Cheng was unmistakably in full control of the pace, overwhelming his opponent.
Bang!
Another side kick struck the chest.
Under the immense impact, Shijima Gorou was thrown against the rockery behind him, letting out a muffled grunt.
In between gasps, a faint "crack" was heard—two of his ribs seemed to have fractured.
The sheer magnitude of an 18-point Strength was clearly demonstrated.
Even the rough and tough Shijima Gorou suffered a heavy blow.
Fang Cheng’s heart skipped a beat; it seemed he had taken things too seriously and had actually injured his employer.
Then he shook his head slightly, somewhat disappointed.
"Is this how it ends?"
The screen flickered, and two prompt messages subsequently appeared in front of him.
[You have experienced a spirited fight, Boxing experience +30]
[You have experienced a spirited fight, Sanda experience +35]
Fang Cheng had harbored some anticipation for the real power that Shijima Gorou had mentioned, but as his physical Attributes improved and his Skills advanced,
even the formidable opponent that had troubled all the club coaches could no longer withstand his full force.
Suddenly, a low chuckle sounded.
"Heh heh..."
Shijima Gorou slowly got to his feet, his joints continuously making crisp cracking sounds.
As he lifted his head, those bloodshot eyes stared straight at Fang Cheng with a piercing gaze.
He licked the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, as if savoring the stimulating sensation of pain.
It seemed as if the previous duel was merely a warm-up, a test for Fang Cheng.
"You’re certainly strong enough."
Shijima Gorou twisted his neck, then gave Fang Cheng a thumbs-up, revealing a pleased and peculiar smile:
"So, please be sure to stay fully alert, and don’t be careless!"
Fang Cheng didn’t understand what he was talking about.
But he could clearly see the changes taking place in Shijima Gorou’s physical state.
Bloodshot eyes, heavy breathing, veins bulging on his face.
It looked like he was holding back a powerful move, just that the charging time was quite lengthy.
Fang Cheng showed no signs of laxity, assuming his stance again, his gaze fixed on the opponent.
Suddenly, his pupils dilated.
Shijima Gorou seemed to inflate like a balloon, suddenly swelling up in size.
Boom—
Immediately after, his clothes burst apart, turning into countless gray shreds fluttering in the air.
