Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted

“…Huh?” A look of confusion appeared between Rito’s brows.

Volume 1: Chapter 105 - The Spirit of Shibuchi

With his five fingers joined together like a knife, he suddenly unleashed a powerful force, thinking that even if he couldn't secure the victory directly, he could still severely injure Yuan Chen and tear a large piece of flesh from his chest.

But to everyone's surprise, Rito then felt his left hand, which was being held by Yuan Chen, being gripped tightly. Accompanied by suffocating pain and a clear cracking sound, his wrist was simply pulled downwards. Rito then felt all the strength and weight in his body begin to sink uncontrollably downwards.

In the very first moment, Rito still felt that he could resist.

But the moment this thought crossed his mind, an even more explosive shock surged into his body.

Like a flash flood destroying a dam, it utterly destroyed all resistance, as if a giant iron ball had smashed the entire skyscraper from above, crushing it. In an instant, Rito felt all his strength being released downwards.

Even the power accumulated in the hand that the sharp blade had pinned its hopes on, the power that would secure victory, sank downwards along with this potential energy.

With a loud thud, he knelt down on one knee, creating a small crater in the ground. Looking at Yuan Chen, who was still standing upright with one hand in his pocket and the other hand gripping his wrist, Li Ren's face was filled with confusion.

Upon witnessing this scene, the once bustling arena fell into a moment of deathly silence.

The reason is simple: even the most obtuse person can now easily sense the enormous gap between the two players on the field.

Just a moment ago they were launching a fierce attack, but in the next instant, before even the bloody shiver could register what was happening, their wrists were grabbed.

With a downward pull, his burly body was pulled to one knee, and when he raised his head again, his face was full of confusion.

And what about Yuan Chen, who had seized Li Ren's hand? He simply stood still the whole time, not moving his feet at all. Even now, his left hand was still in his pocket, his head was raised, surrounded by darkness, with only a pair of eyes coldly looking down.

What happened...?

Even though everything was happening right before their eyes, a strange sense of bewilderment lingered in everyone's hearts.

While these were just 'fighting enthusiasts' who came to watch the match, some people on the other side had their eyes light up after seeing Yuan Chen's moves.

"This is... Aikido?"

Among the crowd, the fighters who had gathered in twos and threes to watch the Kengan competition, personally hosted by Katahara Sayaka, also showed a hint of astonishment in their eyes after seeing this move.

Aikido, a martial art that integrates ancient Japanese martial arts and judo, is one of the martial arts styles that flourished in modern Japan. Founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the 20th century, it is a unique martial art that combines martial arts, philosophy, and physical and mental training.

Unlike many martial arts that emphasize attack and victory, its core philosophy is the "Way of Harmony," also known as the "Martial Arts of Peace" or the "Martial Arts of Non-Aggression."

It gets its name from the fact that Aikido itself does not have any proactive offensive techniques; all its skills are used for defense and countering after the opponent attacks.

Its essence lies in not relying on brute force, but cleverly utilizing the opponent's strength and kinetic energy, borrowing their strength to exert force, and subduing the opponent through smooth and fluid movements, rather than confronting them head-on.

Just like now, a seemingly ordinary action directly disrupted Rito's posture, causing him to lose all his strength.

but……

"Didn't the information say this guy practiced assassination boxing and Muay Thai? How come it seems... he also has a good foundation in Aikido?"

"This is hardly 'good' anymore, is it?" a slightly shorter man remarked upon hearing this.

"Riri's piercing strike had been building up for a long time, and it was so powerful that even an ordinary Aikido master would probably not be able to easily shift his center of gravity, let alone destroy the entire center of gravity and direction of force with a simple twist of his hand."

"Ha, judging from his physique and combat videos, I thought he was one of those guys who only knew how to fight head-on... but now it seems that this guy might have mastered more than just one or two techniques!"

As they said this, the members of the group did not back down in the slightest; in fact, they all showed great interest.

Finally, someone sighed, "It's a pity... we only saw too little of the definite stuff. It would be great if we could actually go up and experience it."

"yes……"

Upon hearing this, the medical professionals all agreed.

In comparison, standing higher allows for a broader view. After witnessing Yuan Chen's arm-wrestling move, Wu Huili was first surprised, then puzzled, and after a moment, she couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.

"Just how much more is this little brat hiding?"

"Is it Aikido, Grandpa?" Wu Hori looked at Yuan Chen below with some curiosity, his eyes filled with some contemplation and doubt.

Although it all seems to be about controlling and guiding force, there is an indescribable feeling that makes Wu Qiqi feel that it is definitely not as simple as it seems.

"Aikido? It does have some similarities, since both are about dissolving and destroying force."

Upon hearing Wu Hori's words, Wu Huili shook her head, her expression somewhat subtle. She clearly understood something, but refused to say it, instead turning her questioning gaze to Wu Lei'an beside her.

Wu Lei'an sneered, "Aikido? I think it's more like Dokido."

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Wu Hori looked surprised, while Wu Lei'an calmly said, "The weak techniques of Aikido subdue the enemy by manipulating force, but this is different, even completely opposite."

"For example?" Wu Qi asked curiously.

"The destruction of force." Despite giving the impression of a complete madman, Wu Lei'an was surprisingly calm and composed, his dark irises gazing intently at Yuan Chen below, his eyes filled with seriousness.

"This guy named Li Ren is not on the same level as Yuan Chen at all..."

His attacks were entirely within Yuan Chen's expectations. Yuan Chen had seen through the flow of his power the moment before the attack. And Yuan Chen, being a wicked fellow, chose to seize the man in this way, even though a single punch would have ended the match, and then, inside his body, make him watch and feel his energy being brutally destroyed, crushed, and collapsed!

As he said this, Wu Lei'an paused, then couldn't help but laugh, veins bulging on his forehead, filled with resentment and longing:

"Damn it, this guy has gotten even stronger... He can see through other people's power levels so easily, and he can destroy things so easily..."

Once he came to his senses, Rito, who was in the middle of the scene, felt that he had been utterly humiliated.

He wasn't knocked down by a punch, nor by a kick; he was pinned down by the wrist, like a disobedient dog being held down.

A wave of intense humiliation washed over him, and Rito abruptly raised his head, meeting Yuan Chen's eyes that were looking down at him—there was no mockery, no contempt, no triumphant boasting, only calmness and indifference.

But for rational people, this calm and indifference is far more humiliating than any insult.

Do you think I'm not worthy to be your opponent?

Are you kidding me!

In an instant, Rito recalled many things—from elementary school onwards, relying on this powerful grip, Rito was like a king among children, and in the years that followed, simply by training and his innate grip strength, Rito easily defeated countless powerful enemies.

And now, and now...

Looking at Yuan Chen, who was holding her wrist high above her, Li Ren felt her eyes widen in fury. She then tried to stand up from the ground, completely disregarding the fact that her left wrist was still in Yuan Chen's hand.

As the bone fracture caused excruciating pain when it was being exerted, Rito gritted her teeth, widened her eyes, and once again swung her right hand to attack Yuan Chen's lower abdomen.

A surge of energy erupted, channeling the fighting spirit into the five fingers, and the violent blood energy transformed into a visible sharp point that shot through the air.

But the next moment, Yuan Chen once again tried to pry Li Ren's wrist. However, unlike last time, this time Yuan Chen pried it inwards.

It was still a simple action, but even though Rito was already on guard, when that familiar impact struck again, Rito could still clearly feel that all her resistance was like a futile joke.

Without any resistance, her center of gravity collapsed inward with Yuan Chen's movements, and her body, which had been forcibly standing up straight, suddenly slumped down as if someone had grabbed her wrist and forced her to bow.

He wanted to resist, but Rito found that no matter how hard he strained his muscles, he would eventually become part of the force that oppressed him.

It was as if one's own body had become one's own enemy.

Then, what came into view was Yuan Chen's knees, which rose along with Li Ren's bow.

It wasn't that heavy; it was just a simple knee strike.

"Go and cultivate diligently." Yuan Chen's calm voice reached Li Ren's ears.

Instinctively, Rito wanted to respond. But in the next moment, accompanied by a series of cracking sounds from her fragile nose, blood splattered, and Rito felt a turbulence and dizziness inside her skull. She didn't even have time to taste the pain before her eyes rolled back and she passed out.

Seeing this, Katahara Sayaka no longer hesitated and immediately waved her hand, shouting, "The outcome is decided! The winner is 'Da Hao' and Yuan Chen, belonging to the Sakura-so Family Charcoal Grilled Meat Chain!"

Upon hearing Katahara Sayaka's words, the people present did not cheer, and even some gamblers who had bet on Yuan Chen remained silent, their faces blank.

The reason is simple: Yuan Chen's way of winning was very different from what they had in mind.

The last time they faced Ivan Karayev, the Grim Reaper, and Komada, the Blade King, they could still feel Yuan Chen's undisguised and terrifying power, as well as his physical strength that allowed him to withstand the Blade King's grappling and throw.

And what about this time?

Rito rushed forward, only to have her wrist grabbed. Rito tried to strike with her other hand, but with just a light press on her arm, the 1.88-meter-tall man was forced to kneel on one knee.

Rito then retaliated again, but his wrist was twisted again. This time it was even more outrageous; he crashed headfirst into Yuan Chen's raised knee and was knocked unconscious...

"Match-fixing! Match-fixing!"

A gambler in red, his eyes bloodshot from losing, stood up and shouted: "Yiwu Real Estate! How could you do this to us?! RMN fixed the match! Refund our money!"

Looking at the noisy scene above, Wu Lei'an also showed an impatient expression.

"These idiots! Not only can they not see the profound skills Yuan Chen displayed, but they also dare to yell here! They should all be killed!"

“Uh… there’s no need to be so intense.” Wu Fengshui, standing to the side, looked embarrassed.

Amidst the clamor of voices in the arena, Katahara Sayaka showed no panic whatsoever, her expression remaining calm: "Don't rush into a fight! Calm down! The Kengan Association will absolutely not shy away from any issues in this matter."

"Match fixing is match fixing! RMN, refund our money!!"

Some gamblers, blinded by their losses, still refused to face reality. Katahara Sayaka's face showed a hint of helplessness, and she then looked at Yoshitake Keiro beside her.

I thought that as a veteran of the Kengan Association, Yoshitake Keiro would surely be able to see something, but it was clear that, seeing Rito suffer such a humiliating defeat, Yoshitake Keiro of Yoshitake Real Estate was also staring intently at the scene, showing no intention of helping to confirm or explain.

But just as the situation was about to spiral out of control and Yuan Chen's face showed a hint of impatience, a short figure suddenly stood up from the crowd.

"Excuse me, could you please quiet down for a moment so I can ask a question?"

Although the figure was short and old, the voice was exceptionally loud, easily drowning out the voices of everyone present and reaching the depths of the room.

Looking in the direction of the sound, the old man in red initially looked unwilling, but soon a knowledgeable person recognized who the person who stood up was.

"It's the Martial Saint! The Martial Saint Shechuan is full of valor and strength!"

Upon hearing the man's words, the previously turbulent scene immediately quieted down, and everyone subconsciously turned their gaze to the small, inconspicuous old man standing in the crowd, who had now attracted everyone's attention.

Shibukawa Goki – In this world where martial arts flourish, Shibukawa Goki's reputation in Japan is unparalleled. He founded the Shibukawa-ryu Aikijutsu at the age of 39, and now at the age of 74, he remains active on the front lines of martial arts. Throughout his life, he has participated in numerous competitions and battles, achieving astonishing results. He also serves as an instructor for arrest techniques at the Metropolitan Police Department and is hailed as the pinnacle of modern martial arts, a martial arts grandmaster, and a martial arts saint.

How could they not be surprised that such a master-level figure had appeared at the Kengan Association's venue?

In response, Shibukawa Takeki smiled and looked at Yuan Chen. After a moment of silence, he said gently:

"That's quite a powerful and chilling aura. The Aikido form you're using... is it from Korea?"

Volume 1: Chapter 106: Han Zhuli: Other Women?

Although he had long anticipated that this Kengan match would attract the attention of many interested parties, Yuan Chen couldn't help but show a hint of surprise when he saw Shibukawa Takeki.

In response to Shibukawa's assertive question, Yuan Chen nodded.

"Yes, from my family."

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Chun Li raised an eyebrow and then gave Han Zhuli a mocking look.

Han Zhuli curled her lip in disdain, seemingly unconcerned.

Chun-Li had been observing and keeping in mind all the interactions between Yuan-Chen and Han Zhu-Li during this time. Although Yuan-Chen was still the same Yuan-Chen, Chun-Li could clearly sense that Han Zhu-Li's feelings and state of mind were quietly changing.

If when Han Zhuli first arrived here, she was a crazy beauty whose heart was filled with nothing but revenge, and who was willing to give up everything for revenge, then now, Han Zhuli has at least gradually calmed down and is able to communicate and live normally.

Thinking this, Chunli secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Indeed, Yuan Chen should interact more with his peers, so that they can help each other grow in both martial arts and spiritual aspects.

As she pondered, Chun-Li also felt a pang of emotion.

During this time, Yuan Chen cultivated diligently, and for three consecutive nights he was not disturbed...

Perhaps she should feel fortunate and happy? But for some reason, Chunli still felt a little empty inside. As if recalling what had happened some time ago, she swallowed a few times involuntarily.

On the field, after hearing Yuan Chen's words, Shichuan Gang nodded angrily, and then said: "It's been a long time since I've seen such a fierce and fierce person, and I can't communicate with each other."

“Of course.” Yuan Chen nodded upon hearing Shibukawa’s resolute words.

Although Yuan Chen wanted to have a fight right now, considering that Shibukawa Goki was not a member of the Kengan Association but was there as a martial artist from the martial arts world to watch the fight, Yuan Chen did not insist. After that, he withdrew his gaze and looked at Katahara Shoka.

"Please announce it."

Hearing Yuan Chen's words, Katahara Sayaka nodded, then reached out and took Yuan Chen's arm. Feeling the life force that was completely different from that of ordinary martial artists, as if it possessed a tangible quality and could be clearly sensed, Katahara Sayaka couldn't help but blink, and then loudly proclaimed again:

"Winner! Yuan Chen!!"

Upon hearing the announcement once again, although some gamblers still clenched their fists in desperation, the fact that a renowned martial arts master like Shibukawa Goki had guaranteed and endorsed it meant that even if they still wanted to deny it, they did not express any further doubts.

As the match ended, Yoshitake Keiro turned and left angrily, completely ignoring Rito who had fainted on the spot.

Fortunately, the Kengan Association has ample experience in handling similar situations, and there is not even much communication required. Katahara Sayaka simply waved to the side, and then a team of staff rushed in to provide first aid.

Under normal circumstances, when a fighter loses their fighting ability and falls unconscious, the company to which they belong handles the situation to ensure the fighter's physical data is preserved.

The fact that they are now so lazy about paying attention to the fighters' physical data clearly shows that Yiwu Real Estate has given up on having Rito continue serving as the company's fighter.