In modern times, the advantage that cold weapons gave to martial artists was still very obvious. Take Li Boyang as an example. Although he had tried to be hit by swords without getting hurt, those swordsmen were just kids who had never practiced martial arts. When they swung their swords, they were only using one arm to exert force. But if it were someone who had practiced martial arts, it would be different. When they swung their swords, all the strength of their body would be in their arm. They absolutely could not withstand that.
Weapons are of great help to martial artists who have not yet reached the Transformation Realm stage. When a martial artist swings a sword, the sword carries at least the strength of Shang Baijin, which is difficult for the human body to withstand. Usually, before reaching the Transformation Realm stage, when two martial artists of the same level fight, the one with the weapon always has the advantage.
However, things change after reaching the Transformation Realm. Transformation Realm masters have reached a point where their power and intention are in harmony, and they have a clear perception of danger. In a duel between two Transformation Realm masters, the one wielding a weapon will not gain any advantage.
Just as Pork Wing was about to step forward.
"Master, let me try."
It was Li Boyang who spoke. After fighting Liang Kuan, Li Boyang felt that his fear of fighting had disappeared. On the contrary, he had come to like the feeling of fighting. Seeing that Huang Feihong decided to settle the matter with a fight, he felt a little excited.
"Boyang, you?" Huang Feihong didn't expect Li Boyang to step forward at this time, but seeing Li Boyang's firm expression, he couldn't refuse and only said, "Be careful." At the same time, he had already made up his mind that if Li Boyang was in danger, he would break the rules to save him.
The people inside the consulate quickly made way for Li Boyang and the leader of the Shahe Gang.
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Chapter 14 Showdown in the Consulate
"Go Li Boyang!"
"Love me, love my dog," Aunt Thirteen said, looking at Li Boyang with a nervous expression.
The two men stood in the consulate, their stances tense, creating a momentary atmosphere of tension.
"Huh!"
It sounded as if a crane's cry echoed from the sky. Li Boyang straightened his neck, raised his head, and slightly opened his arms. He lifted his right leg and then braced himself against the ground. He seemed to take flight, soaring towards the leader of the Shahe Gang.
In the instant they approached, their fists instantly formed crane beaks, and hidden energy burst forth from their pores. The spiraling energy from the crane beaks twisted into needles, rubbing against the air, and rushed straight at the enemy's chest.
Crane Form of Hung Kuen Five Forms.
Of the five forms of Hung Kuen, Li Boyang was truly proficient in only the Tiger and Crane forms. He could only be considered proficient in the Monkey and Leopard forms. As for the Dragon form, he still had not grasped its true essence. The Dragon form combines hardness and softness, and its appearance of soaring through the clouds is extremely difficult to master.
At this moment, Li Boyang was like a crane pouncing forward, one hand holding the crane's beak to his throat, ready to strike, both defensively and opportunistically. The other hand unleashed its power, aiming straight for his opponent's heart.
“When will your mind and energy are in harmony, and your energy and strength are in harmony, when did Boyang master the hidden force?” Huang Feihong saw at a glance that Li Boyang had mastered the hidden force, and was immediately relieved. However, Li Boyang was obviously not proficient in the use of hidden force. How could he unleash the hidden force with all his might from the very beginning?
Just as Huang Feihong had predicted, the leader of the Shahe Gang retreated hastily, his steps cracking the tiles on the ground. He swung his Guan Dao in front of him, forcing Li Boyang to change the position of the crane's beak. At the same time, he dodged Li Boyang's fierce attack.
This powerful strike, imbued with hidden force, was dodged by the enemy. Li Boyang felt that much of his strength had been depleted; this single blow had consumed at least a third of his physical strength.
In other words, even at his peak, Li Boyang could only land three blows with his hidden force technique. Having learned from his mistakes, Li Boyang understood after that first strike that hidden force should not be used lightly, but when it is used, it must hit its mark.
Missing his first strike, Li Boyang shifted his position, his footwork erratic, like a nimble leopard, quickly moving out of the range of the Guan Dao's slashing attack.
The leader of the Shahe Gang would never let such an opportunity slip by. He took three steps forward, each step drawing strength into his legs, his breath sinking to the ground, each step heavier than the last, forcing Li Boyang to retreat. His aura grew stronger with each step, and with the third step, the tiles on the floor shattered, and his guan dao cleaved through the air with a whistling sound, heading straight for Li Boyang's face.
"The Eight Trigrams Saber Technique: Turning Forward and Entangling Head-Chopping Slash!"
Seeing the Guan Dao coming at him, Li Boyang moved his feet silently, slightly opening his arms, his body gliding as lightly as a crane, instantly dodging the Guan Dao. He then stomped hard with one foot, breaking a wooden board, and used the force of the kick to escape the range of the Guan Dao completely.
Those watching from the sidelines gasped. The situation on the scene changed too quickly. One moment Li Boyang was still aggressive, but the next moment the plot reversed. Everyone was sweating for Li Boyang.
Taking advantage of the momentum, Li Boyang stretched out his fist, pushed off with his back foot, and slid forward with his front foot, leaping into the air like an arrow, directly rushing in front of the leader of the Shahe Gang. Without giving the other party a chance to use his Guan Dao, he swung his arm and unleashed a Tiger Form strike.
A dozen or so hard-hitting exchanges, each one revealing extraordinary skill.
"Experts who can use weapons are indeed troublesome."
Logically speaking, the leader of the Shahe Gang should be about the same strength as Li Boyang. However, the leader of the Shahe Gang was using a Guan Dao (a type of halberd). Under normal circumstances, between two masters with real skills, one is good at weapons and the other is good at fists and feet. So the one who uses fists and feet has less than a one percent chance of winning.
No matter how well one trains their skin, it can't withstand the sharpness of a weapon at this stage. The reason they are still evenly matched is because Li Boyang has chosen a good strategy: he launches a preemptive attack followed by a series of close-quarters combat moves, giving his opponent no chance to maneuver.
Another reason is the presence of Wong Fei-hung. Although Wong Fei-hung did not actually make a move, his presence put invisible pressure on the leader of the Shahe Gang, and completely relieved Li Boyang of any worries.
As the two continued their fight, the consulate restaurant was completely destroyed.
The admiral stared at the scene in shock, never expecting that the human body could unleash such terrifying power.
After several minutes of intense fighting, both men were severely exhausted and had to take the opportunity to rest and recuperate.
"Boyang's progress is truly remarkable. In such a short time, he has already learned to fight with his senses instead of his eyes."
Huang Feihong nodded secretly as he watched Li Boyang's performance. Although he didn't understand why Li Boyang had suddenly become enlightened, it didn't stop him from seeing that Li Boyang had undergone a qualitative change compared to a few days ago.
Both in terms of courage and playing style, they are no longer comparable to what they were a few days ago.
A few days ago, Li Boyang was still afraid of fighting, but now that fear has disappeared, and he is making rapid progress in the application of force.
Since unleashing his first hidden force technique, Li Boyang hasn't used it again, clearly understanding that hidden force should not be used lightly, but when it is, it must hit its mark.
Choosing the right fighting style based on the opponent's tactics is also a form of progress. The leader of the Shahe Gang's Guan Dao was obviously a great threat, so Li Boyang chose to engage in close combat, not giving the opponent a chance to use his skills. Even though the leader of the Shahe Gang's skills were slightly better than Li Boyang's, he still couldn't get a chance to use them.
"This contest is a fierce battle! It's impossible to say who will win or lose, or who will emerge victorious."
Seeing that the two men separated by kicking their way across the ground, leaving only unbroken tiles that shattered after their footsteps, Huang Feihong commented.
As soon as Huang Feihong finished speaking, the leader of the Shahe Gang squatted down, suddenly raised the Guan Dao in his hands, and his shoulder bones seemed to spring out of his shoulder sockets. He rushed towards Li Boyang like a cannonball.
"This is a matter of life and death."
Huang Feihong's eyes narrowed, and he shifted his stance, ready to intervene at any moment if Li Boyang couldn't withstand the "Drilling into the Sea" strike from the Bagua Saber.
"Hahaha, good timing! Let's see who dies."
These words seemed to have been blurted out without thinking. The brief battle only made Li Boyang's blood boil. His body was more excited than his will. When this life-or-death sword strike came, he felt no fear in his heart, nor did he think about the consequences if he could not withstand the blow.