C474 While Eating(2)

Step two was the same, lacking the previous intensity and the drum-like sound. No one could tell that Woo Zhengyang was using his martial arts skills.

By step three, Woo Zhengyang and Zhan Yifei were almost within arm's reach. Zhan Yifei, who had been nearly crawling on the ground, suddenly flipped upright, his hands aggressively targeting Woo Zhengyang's legs, while his feet playfully aimed for Woo Zhengyang's head.

In their last encounter, Zhan Yifei realized that Woo Zhengyang's strength lay in his legs, whereas his own strength was in his fists. So this time, he reversed his tactics, hoping to use his energy to meet strength with strength.

Zhan Yifei admired Woo Zhengyang's skills, but he wasn't intimidated. As Woo Zhengyang took the third step, his previously non-aggressive demeanor transformed, like a dragon provoked, filled with fiery rage.

Woo Zhengyang shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. Zhan Yifei's expression changed. He intended to meet Woo Zhengyang head-on, but not like this. Upside down, his balance was no match for Woo Zhengyang's. If Woo Zhengyang knocked him down, he would lose again, repeating the humiliation of being knocked out of the ring in one move.

Zhan Yifei quickly dropped to the ground, rolling away to dodge Woo Zhengyang's charge. To his surprise, Zhengyang, who had been rushing forward with great momentum, suddenly halted and pivoted, aiming a powerful kick at Yifei.

At this moment, Zhengyang seemed to switch back to a calm and leisurely demeanor, a stark contrast to his previous thunderous approach. Yifei was certain that if Zhengyang's foot connected, the force would be overwhelming.

Ignoring his awkward position, Yifei rolled swiftly several times, narrowly avoiding Zhengyang's attack, then lowered his stance and charged again. This time, it was as if they were in sync, exchanging a few rapid moves before breaking apart.

The spectators barely had time to catch their breath before the two clashed again, separating and re-engaging repeatedly, over and over for what felt like an eternity.

After what seemed like an hour, the fight continued, leaving the onlookers exhausted just from watching. From the start, Yifei had been on the offensive, while Zhengyang remained calm and composed, only countering with minimal effort.

Their movements varied from fast to slow, hard to soft, resembling a choreographed dance more than a battle. Eventually, even Yifei's patience wore thin. He halted his attack and shouted in frustration, "Woo Zhengyang, what's your game here? Are you just toying with me?"

"No way, since the Martial Mansion assigned this task, we should make the most of it and improve together!"

"You've been using me to refine your martial skills?"

"Why not? Isn't that the purpose of the Martial Mansion?"

Locked in a relentless duel with Zhan Yifei, Woo Zhengyang was indeed honing his 'Dragon Countering Nine Steps.' After all, the techniques he developed could only be perfected through real combat, separating the genuine from the flawed.

However, Woo Zhengyang's words were a probe. The tasks assigned by the Azure Sun Martial Mansion were supposed to benefit them, but he wasn't entirely sure and wanted to gauge Zhan Yifei's reaction.

"That is the purpose, but..."

"But what?"

"But you're too audacious, it's infuriating!"

"We're improving together! Plus, you insisted I challenge you." Woo Zhengyang was unfazed.

Hearing this, Zhan Yifei was even more enraged. He had indeed asked Woo Zhengyang to challenge him again. His aim was to redeem himself, as in their last battle, he hadn't showcased his full strength before being knocked down by Woo Zhengyang.

Yet this time, despite giving it his all, he couldn't overcome Woo Zhengyang. The infuriating part was that Woo wasn't in a hurry to win, treating him as a mere practice target.

"Fine, you're tough! I concede this round, let's compete with weapons!" Zhan Yifei declared, tossing over a token and retrieving his bronze staff.

"Alright!" Woo Zhengyang smiled slightly and drew the No Life Sword from his side. With a roar, Zhan Yifei swung his bronze staff, charging forward. This time, he chose a more cautious approach to avoid repeating his previous mistake of going all out and falling into Woo Zhengyang's trap.

The staff moved like a dragon, creating countless shadows. Zhan Yifei wielded it with such skill that he seemed both like and unlike a monkey, unpredictable and mysterious. Meanwhile, Woo Zhengyang stood firm, holding his long sword steady. Only when the staff shadows surrounded him did he step forward with the Dragon Countering Nine Steps, slashing his sword through the air.

"Bang..."

With one slash, the myriad staff shadows were disrupted. Both Zhan Yifei and Woo Zhengyang took a step back, appearing evenly matched. However, a keen observer would notice that Zhan Yifei had already fallen behind. His staff had utilized martial techniques, while Woo Zhengyang's sword strike was executed effortlessly...

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