Daily life of a teacher in the martial arts department

This move was really cool; even Ying Qin Guan thought it was incredibly cool. However, unlike last time, this six-armed demon god was wielding a weapon.

"We agreed to a hand-to-hand fight, but you brought a weapon. That's not good, not good at all."

Himura Tansaku dodged the attack of the six-armed demon god with a series of stomps. He had traveled the world with Shinku and was very knowledgeable. Now he actually saw through Atoshe's background.

"The method of visualizing the false self... is truly an ancient school of thought; I had assumed it had been lost."

Atos remained silent, while the six-armed demon behind him, wielding swords, spears, halberds, and hammers, lunged at Himura Tanzaku.

The many martial artists standing nearby gasped in surprise. To their astonishment, the six-armed demon god behind Athosse had actually... left him?

That's right, the six-armed demon god left Atosho and pounced on Himura Tanzaku!

What an astonishing scene!

As we all know, internal energy that has left the body for a certain distance and for a certain period of time is uncontrollable. This alone means that martial artists cannot engage in the kind of earth-shattering battles depicted in fantasy novels. Because of the uncontrollability of internal energy after it leaves the body, the attack range of all martial artists is very limited. Moreover, their few ranged attacks are generally extremely easy to dodge. Because it is uncontrollable after leaving the body, it means that once you launch an attack, it's launched; you can't control it to make a sharp turn halfway through.

But now... not only has Athosher used this cool skill of gazing at something after it leaves his body, but he's also managed to make it leave him while maintaining a fighting stance?!

He's more of a magician than a martial artist.

"The 'Contemplation of the False Self'"

Shenxin jumped out at just the right moment to provide scientific information.

"The wondrous nurturing method Ye Jiaofang created in his youth combined Buddhist secret techniques with the True-Slaying Method. It integrated nurturing and application, allowing him to temporarily entrust his will to the six-armed demon god. However, its weaknesses were also obvious, so it was quickly abandoned. Later, Ye Jiaofang disappeared without a trace, and this nurturing method was lost... I never expected that someone would still know it."

"The weakness is also obvious... What weakness?" Jiu Yi asked.

His foolish question immediately drew disdainful looks from Shen Xin, Ying Qin Guan, and Naifei Tian, ​​as if they were looking at their own foolish son.

In the end, it was Ying Qin Guan, the most honest of the three, who answered him.

"Of course, look... after Athoshe let this demon leave his body, he couldn't move."

Indeed, after the six-armed demon left Athos, he remained motionless with his hands clasped together.

Himura Danzai naturally noticed this as well. However, this six-armed demon was really difficult to deal with. It was three meters tall, incredibly agile, and each of its six hands was armed with a weapon. Its attack range was huge. It was not bound by gravity and could change its moves regardless of inertia. This last point was particularly terrifying. Even Himura Danzai was suppressed for a while.

"Haha, this show-off got his comeuppance!"

Shinshin gloated on stage. She had been cornered in an alley by Himura Tan's first meeting with him, so she had a very bad impression of him. Now that she saw him get a little humiliated, she immediately jumped out.

However, expressing opinions before things have settled down can easily lead to being proven wrong.

In the arena, Hiyomura Danzai had gradually gotten used to the six-armed demon's combo attacks without any recovery time. This thing's speed was actually far inferior to his own; it was just that its ability to ignore gravity and inertia was too outrageous. In a wider arena, Hiyomura Danzai would quickly put distance between them. As for this large arena, although it wasn't small, it wasn't yet at the level Hiyomura Danzai needed.

The six-armed demon stood in the very center; to bypass him and attack Athossa directly, one would have to take a longer route. However, this would allow the demon to exploit its ability to ignore gravity and inertia...

This is the limitation of field battles; although the rules seem fair, they are not.

"This thing is a bit tricky..."

Himura Tan's gaze fell upon the six-armed demon god. This thing possessed explosive physical attributes: six arms, no recovery time, attack speed more than three times faster, a height of three meters, long arms and legs, and an unbelievably large attack range. It truly deserved its reputation as one of the strongest super-elite beings. If it participated normally, reaching the finals, its final score would likely place it in the top four.

"What a pity..." Hisumura Tanzaku sighed softly, "...that I ran into you."

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Twelve People

Before Atossa could respond to Himura Tan's boasting, his world suddenly went dark.

Complete, utter darkness.

This darkness lasted only for a very short moment, about 0.02 seconds. Suddenly, Himura Tan's voice broke through the void and appeared in this dark world. He rushed over and pulled out a divine sword that gleamed with a cold light by pulling it out with one hand in the void. His speed was incredible. In the blink of an eye, he had already rushed in front of Ata and slashed with his sword!

The sword strike came too fast; Athos had no chance to resist and his head was severed instantly, and he lost consciousness. But then everything shattered, the sky and earth returned to light, and Athos successfully stopped his falling body.

Consciousness Slash! This is a Consciousness Slash!

Ying Qin Guan's signature move, known as a "mystical" or "ancestral" level special skill, was something Atuoshe had long heard of. However, when he fell into darkness, he felt like he was in a dream; everything before him was clearly wrong, yet he still couldn't react immediately. This was the domineering nature of the Consciousness Slash. Fortunately, Hishimura Tan's proficiency and strength were far inferior to Ying Qin Guan's, and Atuoshe's strength was also considerable, so the Consciousness Slash only lasted for a very short time.

However, the truly powerful effect of Consciousness Slash lies not in its control, but in a hidden special effect that comes with it.

That is...

"Interrupt spellcasting".

What is interrupting spellcasting?

When you've circulated your inner energy halfway through, just as you're about to release it, a sudden mental slash causes your inner energy to spiral out of control. It begins to rush back, potentially causing internal injuries in severe cases. This is what interrupting spellcasting is called.

It was obvious to anyone with discerning eyes that Atosher was controlling the Six-Armed Demon through some medium. This medium could only be internal energy, because all martial arts skills are based on internal energy.

However, if one is struck by the Consciousness Slash, the flow of internal energy will be stopped. Once the flow of internal energy stops, the six-armed demon god...

Naturally, it will dissipate!

Himura Tanzaku charged forward, and there was no longer any obstacle in his way!

"Why can he also use the Consciousness Slash?!"

A thought flashed through Atuoshe's mind: he had heard this was a closely guarded secret of the Ying Qin Guan school. No one else besides him knew how to use it... He'd heard Ying Qin Guan had three disciples, but even if those three disciples might be able to cure it, how did they get involved with Himura Tan's character?!

He had no time to think, because Hishimura Tan's inner energy had already rushed in front of him, bursting forth with a wave of cherry blossoms that tore through Atos's defenses... Hishimura Tan's had already seen through the flaws in his moves.

"it's over!"

Hishimura Tan's inner energy surged, and his right arm, as if boneless, lashed out like a whip, landing heavily on Atossa.

The Nine Martial Arts of Heaven and Earth: Bone-Piercing Whip!

The arm fell, without any significant force, failing even to break through Atuoshe's internal energy barrier. However, a stream of yin, subtle internal energy directly penetrated the barrier and entered Atuoshe's body. The result of this foreign internal energy entering the body in such a brutal manner was predictable: Atuoshe's body churned violently, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth. He still attempted to retaliate. But Hisumura Tan's attack had already struck; she had fled a great distance, standing dozens of meters away, smiling as she watched Atuoshe.

"Should we continue?"

If we quantify their states, then Atoshe currently has 90% health and 80% internal energy remaining; in this state, calling him fully recovered wouldn't be an exaggeration. However, the internal energy that Hishimura Tan's attack delivered was clearly not ordinary. To fight a master like Hishimura Tan's with such subtle and yin-like internal energy... Atoshe knew the outcome.

If they really went to fight, he would undoubtedly lose. Hisumura Tanzaku wanted to save face for him...

"I lost."

A Tuoshe didn't try to hold on. His power was basically above that of the six-armed demon god. This cultivation method, which came from Ye Jiaofang, a martial artist from the Investiture of the Gods, had always been his core skill. Now that it had been broken so easily, he was in a state of utter confusion.

Athossa left the stage.

The audience fell silent... no one understood what was happening.

To the audience, the battle seemed rather inexplicable. It started off well, with both sides exchanging blows, then Atosher unleashed a flashy, previously unseen skill that forced Himura Tan's retreat. Suddenly, the six-armed demon vanished, and Atosher inexplicably nearly fell, only to be caught off guard by Himura Tan's close-range attack, which struck him lightly, failing to even shatter his inner energy barrier.

How could this be over already? Why admit defeat?

It was practically a fixed match... But how could someone of Athosher's caliber fix a match? What reason would he have to fight like that? In terms of status, position, strength, wealth, and ambition, he would never fix a match and choose to fall in such a place... But he did admit defeat, which means there are many points in this battle that can only be understood after listening to experts' analysis.

Very few people could truly understand this battle. It could be said that only Ying Qin Guan and Nephalem fully understood it. The others could only guess at the reasons why the battle ended.

For example, Shinshin, as a frequent user of the Consciousness Slash, has a certain understanding of the False Self Visualization Method, and knows that Hishimura Tan's Sakura is a peerless master, can guess why this battle ended after a little thought.

"Ye Jiao probably gave up using it because of this... Even if it wouldn't be interrupted by the consciousness slash, the weakness of not being able to move was just too ridiculous."

Ying Qin Guan nodded slightly. It seemed that the Six-Armed Demon God's techniques were only suitable for one-on-one combat. Previously, Atuoshe had indeed suppressed Hishimura Tan's attacks. So, the question was...

Who is Ye Jiaofang, the creator of this move?

A god-level martial artist, the best in the world, ranking among the top three strongest in human history. In his era, no one could defeat him in a one-on-one fight, and in a group battle, this move was useless. So, in that era, this skill given to Ye Jiaofang could only be described in eight words.

It is a pity that it is tasteless.

But it must be said, this kind of cool skill is simply fantastical...

Whether the audience was satisfied or not, the battle was over, and the referee had no choice but to come out and announce the result, which was met with a chorus of boos. Many people were dissatisfied and tried to speculate using various conspiracy theories, but in the end, it was all in vain.

The final battles of Group 11 and Group 12 have also concluded. With this, the second round of the knockout stage has ended. Three days later, the finals will officially begin, a round-robin tournament with twelve players, totaling sixty-six matches...

These twelve people are...

Nephalem, Kui, Chu Kuangren, Pinalo, Himura Tansakura, Ming, Ed, Feng Luo Cige, Liang Zhen, Chen Fang, Shi Xiuren, Sheng.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Let's Invite the First Unlucky One

Before the finals begin, there is a three-day buffer period for the fighters to recuperate. Once the finals start, there will be six matches a day for eleven days, which will basically coincide with the summer vacation.

The martial arts department will resume classes for these three days, even though there will be an eleven-day holiday following the summer vacation. But that's a holiday that should be taken, while these three days are not, so naturally not a single day can be taken.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the day of the finals arrived. Everyone gathered at the Grand Arena. The first match of the first day was Nephalem's, and he was quite lucky to get off to a winning start. His opponent was none other than Chu Kuangren, the weakest of the twelve, whom he had defeated once before.

Along the way, the Nephalem have encountered quite a few familiar faces.

Yu Xietian, who was eliminated in the final round a few days ago, was also watching from the sidelines. Shen Xin held up a small blackboard, and it was unclear whether the words on it were sarcastic or comforting.

"Try to think positively, or you'll be the one with an eleven-game losing streak."

Yu Xietian seemed unable to move on, and he sighed deeply, "That was my only chance in this life."

"That's not necessarily true." Nocturne was also present, sitting with the others. She smiled and said, "In this kind of competition, once there's a first time, there will soon be a second and a third."

That's one thing..."

Yu Xietian was very disappointed. He almost made it onto the stage; with his skill level, it would have been incredibly difficult to get in. Unfortunately, he was placed in the weakest group, and his opponents were the weakest of the twelve. He wasn't without a chance... but ultimately, he failed to seize that potential opportunity to win.

"It's starting." Jiu Yi reminded from the side. Nephalem and Chu Kuangren were standing face to face in the arena, about twenty meters apart. This distance was quite dangerous, but it was enough for both sides to have time to react.

Nephalem looked very calm. He had defeated Chu Kuangren once, and it was a quick victory. That's how he built his confidence. He put one hand on his hip, displaying the fine tradition of a martial artist.

When was the last time we fought?

Chu Kuangren remained calm as he unwrapped the bandages from his hands, wrapping them around and around.

"Last summer vacation."

"That's quite a long time, almost a year." Nephalem wasn't in a hurry to attack. Everyone had eleven battles to fight, one per day. Conserving energy, concealing techniques, and disguising one's style were all extremely important. "A year is enough time for a person to undergo many significant changes. I wonder how much stronger you've become."

Chu Kuangren had already removed all the bandages. He slowly assumed a fighting stance, his voice deep and powerful.

You'll find out soon enough.

Nephalem knew the other party was about to start a fight. He chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Looks like you don't want to chat with me."

The answer he received was Chu Kuangren's fist!

Chu Kuangren's fighting style was also self-created, called Wolf Devouring Style. A martial artist's self-created fighting style must be related to his personality and fighting style. Wolf Devouring Style perfectly illustrates this point. In previous battles, he always chose close-range combat. Among all weapons and all styles of combat, close-range combat is always the most ferocious and dangerous. Ji Qiuming used to be like this.

boom!

Nephalem was naturally not afraid of Chu Kuangren, who had been defeated by him once. He threw a punch, and the two punches collided, producing a heavy thud that sounded painful. The two went straight into a head-on collision without any probing.