Martial Arts Showdown: My Wife Asked Me to Be the Champion

Chapter 170 Phoenixes Fly Together, One-Shot Becomes Two-Sided Block!

Wild and desolate mountains!

Xu Qingya and Huo Tianqing stood facing each other.

Guanzhong has no shortage of desolate mountains and wilderness. You can find ten dueling grounds just by going out for a walk. Xu Qingya is not Jackie Chan, so he has very low requirements for the terrain.

Any place where you can breathe can be used as a duel arena. In other words, if you are in a place where you can't breathe freely, such as underwater, Xu Qingya's combat power will be weakened. Don't go on a boat unless necessary!

If the ship were sunk by some unnamed bandit leader and dragged into a naval battle, it would likely turn into a Zhang Shun fighting Li Kui situation. There's nothing we can do about it, as Guan Yu is very skilled at water attacks, but his naval skills are relatively average.

Who is better at this?

Xu Qingya cast his vote for Zhou Cang!

Huo Tianqing also didn't have any requirements regarding the venue.

He has lived here for thirty years, is familiar with every desolate mountain and wilderness, and can take advantage of any location.

Two old men watched the battle from a distance.

One was named Tiansong, and the other was named Yunhe.

The two were known as the "Two Elders of Shangshan," and were the direct disciples of Elder Tianqin and Huo Tianqing's senior brothers.

Fan E, Mr. Jian Er, and those eccentric people who mingled in the streets were all their disciples.

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In the martial arts world of Guanzhong, the two elders of Shangshan, though they might not claim to be the most important figures, pillars of strength, or beams of support, were still top-tier individuals, and together they were comparable to Yang Xiao.

Fan E, Mr. Jian Er, Shanxi Yan, and others were so berated by Xu Qingya that they all chose to withdraw from the martial arts world and spend their days in teahouses and taverns, becoming idle people in the marketplace.

Apart from the scattered soldiers, only the two elders of Shangshan remained in the Tianqin Sect. The two acted as cheerleaders to support Huo Tianqing. Xu Qingya's cheering team naturally consisted of four beauties. Lu Xiaofeng originally wanted to come and watch the battle, but was held back by Huo Xiu and is currently at the First Pavilion of Qingyi.

Xu Qingya laughed and said, "Back then, the Heavenly Bird Elder challenged all kinds of masters. At his peak, he defeated Emei Sect Leader Hu Daoren and ranked fifth on the Heavenly Gang List."

Unfortunately, the timing wasn't right. Master Zhang appeared out of nowhere and defeated the Carefree King with Tai Chi, earning him the title of the Fist Master in the martial arts world. Although Master Zhang quickly went from being the Fist Master to a martial arts legend and a terrestrial immortal, this period happened to be the peak of the Heavenly Bird Elder's career. The Heavenly Bird Elder could only place his hopes of becoming the Fist Master on you.

I'm not saying this to lament the unfortunate fate of Elder Tianqin, nor to mock you, but to tell you a truth: only by living can you become a champion. If you die in battle, the Tianqin Sect will be completely wiped out.

In the end, I don't think you're challenging me for the sake of reputation in the martial arts world. Tell me your purpose.

"Perhaps I can help you accomplish this!"

Huo Tianqing said seriously, "My father never felt sorry. If my father complained and cried out for justice, then should people who lived in the same era as Xiang Yutian, Ling Donglai, Chuanying, and Damo also complain?"

Living in the same era as unparalleled geniuses is not bad luck, but rather an unparalleled stroke of luck. It is because of these trendsetting figures that my father deserves to be recorded in the annals of martial arts history.

Yang Yan must have thoroughly investigated my past. I just want to tell you that I have just completely resolved my inner conflicts. The Huo Tianqing I am now is the strongest I have ever been, not a baby still nursing.

If you become too arrogant and complacent, you may very well be defeated by my Wind and Thunder Divine Fist and Colorful Phoenix Soaring Together.

Finally, I don't want to ask you for anything!

If I had to make a request, I would say I hope you will go all out; I want to have a good fight with you.

This is the first time I've made a choice for myself.

Xu Qingya, you are not me, you wouldn't understand this feeling. I feel completely free and happy right now!

Xu Qingya nodded: "To be honest, I understand your current situation all too well!"

If Xu Qingya were to make a comparison, Huo Tianqing right now would be like a student who has just finished the last subject of the college entrance exam and slept soundly all night. His energy, spirit, and overall condition are at their peak. He is free from any constraints, ready to soar to the heavens or plunge into the earth at will.

I travel.

"In that case, let's make our move!"

Huo Tianqing swung his palm and struck Xu Qingya in the chest and abdomen.

The Tianqin School of martial arts primarily uses fists and feet, combining light and elegant movements with powerful and domineering fist force. The Tianqin Elder truly deserves to be called a martial arts master; his ideas on martial arts are extremely brilliant. Even the Emei Sect Leader admires the Tianqin Elder to the extreme and is completely convinced of his defeat.

Huo Tianqing started practicing martial arts at the age of five. A group of people watched him build a solid foundation and his skills became powerful. Now that he has opened his heart, his movements are even more graceful and elegant, like a huge eagle.

"call!"

Huo Tianqing clenched his right fist, which was surrounded by the sound of wind and thunder. This was the "Nine Forms of Wind and Thunder," the strongest fist technique of the Tianqin Sect, whose power surpassed even the Great Vajra Fist.

Since they had agreed to a fistfight, Xu Qingya naturally wouldn't draw his sword. He shifted his feet slightly, his body flashed, and he narrowly avoided the heavy punch, then kicked out with his right leg.

Wind God Leg - Strong Grass in the Wind!

During the fierce battle with Tianqi in Dali, Xu Qingya comprehended the ultimate meaning of the dual mastery of sword and leg techniques. Sword techniques are leg techniques, and leg techniques are sword techniques. Sword techniques and leg techniques are inseparable. His right leg is like a soft whip, and his toes are like sharp blades. The air could not withstand the swift whip kick and made a cracking sound.

"boom!"

Heavy punches and kicks collided with a deafening roar.

Xu Qingya used the momentum to spin, using his left leg as the axis and his right leg to draw an arc. When he was halfway through the spin, he used his left foot to propel himself up and leaped into the air. His legs shot towards Huo Tianqing like machine guns, and the area within a radius of three zhang was filled with the shadows of his legs.

Wind God Leg - Torrential Rain and Gale!

Huo Tianqing changed his fist into a palm, spreading his arms out, resembling a white crane, or a peacock or a lark!

The Tianqin Sect is named after "birds," so naturally it imitates many birds and beasts. The palm technique Huo Tianqing uses is called the Seven Birds Palm, a unique skill created by the Tianqin Elder based on the movements of seven kinds of spirit birds. His moves are as swift as the wind, his arms sway and his whole body transforms into a large bird.

"Interesting. Perfect timing to test out the martial arts I just learned. Huo Tianqing, watch out!"

Before he finished speaking, Xu Qingya formed a hand seal, which was none other than the "Great Vajra Wheel Seal" of the Nine Syllable Mantra of Esoteric Buddhism. The advantage of using leg techniques in combat, besides the great strength, is that it frees up the hands, allowing for unrestrained hand seals to assist in the process, with the hands forming mudras and the mouth reciting mantras.

The Nine Syllable Mantra, passed down directly from the Dairin Temple, is inherently inclined towards martial arts, specifically used for combat and fighting, and has little requirement for Buddhist teachings.

Whether you understand Buddhism or not, you can practice it.

Without the aid of incantations, it could even be described as pure martial arts, even for a ruthless cunning like Lei Sun.

Even great Taoist masters can practice this. If I say this thing requires Buddhist teachings, who the hell would believe that?

Above, the Vajra Wheel Seal pounded down, while below, the Wind God Leg launched a continuous, rapid attack. Although Huo Tianqing was startled, he remained calm and skillfully formed his hands into sharp claws, grabbing at Xu Qingya's wrist.

Celestial Claw - Falcon Swoops Down Its Prey!

"boom!"

The seal and the claws clashed without reservation, their true energy surging, spreading, and sweeping wildly!

Huo Tianqing used the momentum to retreat, avoiding the heavy kick, while Xu Qingya rode the wind, closely following Huo Tianqing.

Before Huo Tianqing could regain his footing, his right leg, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder, slammed into Huo Tianqing's lower abdomen.

Wind God Leg - Swift and Decisive!

Cold sweat beaded on Huo Tianqing's forehead.

Xu Qingya rarely uses leg techniques in combat. When encountering a strong enemy, he prefers to use his swordsmanship. People in the martial arts world know very little about the Wind God Leg technique and do not know that Xu Qingya's fist and foot skills are no weaker than his swordsmanship, but they are not as smooth as his swordsmanship.

Huo Tianqing thought he had at least a 60-70% chance of winning in a fistfight, but after several exchanges, he gained no advantage whatsoever and was instead constantly restrained. A series of heavy kicks followed him relentlessly, never leaving his vital chest and abdomen.

Normally, if Huo Tianqing were to face a life-or-death battle like this, the Tianqin Sect members would have rushed over, swarmed him, and attacked the powerful enemy, or threatened him with death to force Huo Tianqing to cancel the duel.

Now that Fan E and the others have withdrawn from the martial arts world, Tian Song Yun He remained silent, watching helplessly as Huo Tian Qing was brutally kicked by Xu Qing Ya, leaving five or six footprints on his body.

Huo Tianqing felt no humiliation, but rather a sense of exhilaration. Only at this moment was Huo Tianqing truly Huo Tianqing, not "the hope of the Heavenly Bird Sect".

These six words are too heavy.

Huo Tianqing carried this burden for over twenty years.

He didn't want to carry that burden anymore!

He's going to fight back!

Wind and Thunder Fist - Wind and Thunder!

"boom!"

The ground within a three-zhang radius was overturned by the internal force, and Xu Qingya laughed loudly, "That punch had power!"

"The real power is yet to come!"

Huo Tianqing threw another punch.

The Nine Forms of Wind and Thunder are stronger than the last, with each punch adding power. After nine stacks, even if Li Chenzhou were here, he would regard him as a lifelong rival and take the initiative to challenge him instead of resorting to sneak attacks.

Watching the two locked in a fierce battle of offense, Yin Susu said with some surprise, "I didn't expect Huo Tianqing's martial arts to be so formidable. I originally thought that Huo Tianqing's current reputation was mainly due to my senior brother!"

Hua Baifeng explained, "Madam Yin, Huo Tianqing received the most rigorous education from a young age, possessing a solid foundation and profound skills. Originally, he had some inner obstacles that prevented him from comprehending the agility of birds. Now, having overcome these obstacles, his skill level hasn't increased, but his overall strength has improved by thirty to forty percent!"

Yang Yan said, "Just wait and see! Besides the Nine Forms of Wind and Thunder, the Heavenly Bird Sect has two other unique skills. We'll only reach the crucial moment when we see these two moves used."

Qin Nanqin said, "I've only heard that Elder Tianqin defeated Master Hu of the Emei Sect with his Phoenix Twin Flight technique. What is the other unique skill of the Tianqin Sect? Is it the Claw Technique?"

Yang Yan said, "It's an internal energy cultivation method! Most internal energy cultivation methods require holding your breath when pushed to their limit to prevent energy loss. You don't even dare to breathe loudly, let alone speak to others. The Heavenly Bird Sect's internal energy cultivation method not only allows you to talk freely during the most intense moments, but also allows you to expel turbid energy while speaking, making your power even purer!"

Yin Susu asked, "Does Huo Tianqing want to compete with you in internal strength? Since you know the other party has the advantage, why do you want to compete?"

Why not use leg techniques to maneuver?

Yang Yan sighed, "Because that move, Phoenix Flying Together, forces my husband to fight him with internal energy. Look, that's the starting stance of Phoenix Flying Together. Huo Tianqing has made his move. What an exquisite move! Let's see how my husband breaks it!"

The internal energy of the Tianqin Sect is very suitable for prolonged battles. However, Xu Qingya is even better at prolonged battles. He can use the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) to fight and recover his energy at the same time. His legs are stronger than his hands. If they continue to fight like this, his arms will be ruined!

Huo Tianqing feinted, retreated two zhang, and then his body swayed, as if he had become two.

"The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings!"

Huo Tianqing formed a phoenix beak with both hands and, just as Xu Qingya charged forward, he perfectly dodged, pointing his left hand at the back of Xu Qingya's neck. Xu Qingya raised his leg to kick Huo Tianqing's armpit, but Huo Tianqing, as if wearing ice skates, nimbly dodged, avoiding the two-foot distance. He then pointed his right hand at the back of Xu Qingya's head, but Xu Qingya twisted his waist and hips, suddenly dodging to the left, retaliating with a swift and decisive move!

"Snapped!"

Their palms and feet collided, but there was no explosion of true energy. This was because the two had entered the most dangerous and cruel stage of the contest of skill. "Phoenix Double Flight" was the ultimate technique of the Tianqin Sect. It was because this technique complemented internal energy, seemingly leaving the enemy with two ways to counter the move, but in reality, both sides were traps.

When an ordinary martial artist receives this move, they will twist their body to the right to retaliate. This may seem to make them faster, but in reality, they are blocking their own path and have no further moves to make.

I used too much force and broke my waist.

If the attack comes from the left, the move is not finished and there is still room for counterattack, but the speed is slowed down for a moment. Huo Tianqing takes the opportunity to gather his palm power and force Xu Qingya to compete in true energy.

The so-called "phoenix flying in pairs" is actually a double trap.

Regardless of which side he chooses, he will eventually be brought into a contest of skill. Coincidentally, the Tianqin Sect's internal energy is best suited for such contests, allowing Huo Tianqing to speak freely and spew trash talk, making his opponent give up on their own initiative.

Even someone as strong as Dugu Yihe had to lose 50% of his strength when facing Huo Tianqing's "Phoenix Double Flight" move. Anyone who has practiced martial arts knows how dangerous it is to compete in true energy!

"Master Xu, what do you think of my move?"

"A pair of colorful phoenixes flying together, truly exquisite!"

"Master Xu can actually speak!"

"If you can do it, why can't I? As long as your skills are refined enough and your foundation is solid enough, you can speak up no matter the situation."

"You might not win if you don't draw your sword!"

"Feng Shuangfei is indeed powerful, but her greatest strength is also her greatest weakness. The beauty of Feng Shuangfei lies not in its destructive power, but in forcing the enemy to compete with her internal strength. Therefore, the conditions for victory or defeat change from this moment on. You block my retreat, and I block yours. I cannot change my moves, and of course, you cannot change yours either. Only in this way can it be truly fair!"

"Aren't you afraid I'll arrange for an assassin?"

"Aren't you afraid my four wives will launch a sneak attack? There are two wicked witches from the demonic sect here; they don't like to reason, especially when it comes to me!"

"Aren't you tired of standing on one leg?"

"Huo Tianqing, have you noticed that I have an absolute advantage? You only say half of what you mean, while I always go on and on. Your purpose in speaking is to vent your frustrations, while I simply want to talk."

"You—you—"

"Do you remember the battle just now?"

"What do you mean?"

"When I fight using leg techniques, I can use my hands to form hand seals. Can you counterattack using leg techniques?"

"Impossible! You are now—"

"Like this!"

Xu Qingya lightly clenched his left hand into a fist, and lightly tapped his right thumb on the knuckle of his left index finger. This is the Vase Mudra, representing the union of Brahman and Atman, the attainment of perfect enlightenment, and the absence of defilement.

As the seal condensed, Xu Qingya's essence, energy, and spirit became perfectly integrated, like a stubborn rock. The most dangerous and easily injured "competition of true energy" was actually separated by a layer of true energy. Huo Tianqing's face turned ashen, and he staggered back several steps, covered in sweat, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Xu Qingya withdrew his internal energy.

"Should we continue playing?"

"No need, I've lost! If you want my life, you can do it now; if you don't, I need to calm down!"

"I have absolutely no interest in killing!"

Xu Qingya waved his hand and turned to leave!

Huo Tianqing took out the token from his pocket. It was the token of the Tianqin Sect, and also the Five Elements Mountain that had been weighing on his shoulders since he was a child. Looking at Xu Qingya's back, Huo Tianqing gritted his teeth and crushed the token.

Tian Song shouted, "Junior brother, you—"

Huo Tianqing sneered, "From this day forward, the Heavenly Bird Sect ceases to exist. I am the sect leader, and I have the right to disband the sect. I will disband it now! I am not qualified to be the sect leader. I am the leader of the Azure Dragon Society, and I also conspired with the Azure Robe Tower to frame and harm my benefactor Yan Tieshan, who promoted me. What right does such a despicable person have to be the sect leader? Let whoever wants to be the sect leader take the position!"

Yun He had intended to offer some advice, but upon hearing Huo Tianqing's words, he instantly aged decades, waving his hand weakly: "In that case, there is no longer a Heavenly Bird Sect in the world! Hahahaha—Pfft—"

Yunhe coughed up a mouthful of blood!

Huo Tianqing coldly looked at the two of them: "Placing your hopes for the revitalization of the Heavenly Bird Sect on me is your biggest mistake."

"Since I've made a mistake, a mistake that's been going on for over twenty years, let's end it completely!"

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