Daily life of a teacher in the martial arts department

Chapter Seventy-Two Switching

The entire discourse is thorough and without any leaks!

Even Ying Qin Guan praised it highly, calling it an incredibly practical and unparalleled move. Ye Jiao Fang had relied on it to escape danger on numerous occasions. After their first encounter, Ying Qin Guan had been very interested in this move and hoped to learn it.

This move differs from skills like Thousand Lights Refraction and Mirror Spin. It requires greater control over airflow. Ying Qin Guan pondered for many days before finally mastering this move.

A gust of wind swept through, and Ye Jiaofang was knocked away. When he landed, his expression was full of emotion.

"You've actually learned this move..."

Ying Qin Guan calmly replied, "On this matter, it's best to leave it at that."

"It seems this battle is going to be very long..."

Ye Jiaofang's eyes were sharp. As the originator of the "no leaks" technique, he knew all too well how useful it was. Learning this technique was equivalent to having a huge margin for error. With such a huge margin for error, this battle was destined to last a long time.

Ying Qin Guan calmly replied, "Perhaps, it won't be long."

Ye Jiao laughed loudly and unrestrainedly.

"Then let's see what you're capable of."

Ying Qin stepped forward, and the two began a new round of combat.

During the battle, Ye Jiao acted casually, without paying much attention to guarding against Ying Qin Guan's killing move called the Sword and Saber Technique. Martial arts combat is all about deception and real attacks. It would be foolish to blindly believe your opponent's words and change your battle strategy.

After exchanging a few blows, the two moved with the momentum of the attack, and in the blink of an eye, they struck hundreds of meters away. The energy rippled across a radius of tens of meters, shattering glass and tearing the earth apart, making it impossible for anyone to approach.

Ye Jiaofang was suppressed for a moment, but he remained calm and carefully observed the condition of Ying Qin Guan's weapons. Because he was about to unleash a powerful sword and saber technique, both weapons were on the verge of failure and could become useless at any moment. Ye Jiaofang knew that someone outside the arena was bound to be ready to supply Ying Qin Guan with weapons at any time. However, in combat of this level, things couldn't be stopped at will, nor could weapons be simply handed in by anyone who wanted to.

Ye Jiaofang wanted to seize the moment when Ying Qin Guan's weapon broke down... He knew Ying Qin Guan would be completely leak-proof. But so what? He knew the weaknesses of the techniques he had developed and how to counter them. Didn't he know that himself?

The "no leaks" technique is a move that is almost perfect, but martial artists are not the originators; all moves can be countered.

The group watched the battle with bated breath. Both Hiyomaru Tansakura and Feng Yunke were incapacitated, and even if a top-tier fighter entered, it would only cause trouble. They had no choice but to watch. On the side, several martial artists were fully prepared, each holding a set of famous swords and blades, ready to replace Ying Qin Guan's equipment at any time.

— Pyth had said early on that they could only provide logistics, and the logistics they provided were indeed quite adequate.

Yu Xietian watched the scene unfold, but suddenly felt a chill on the tip of his pen. He looked up and saw a light drizzle falling from the sky, silently washing over the quiet city. But looking at the thick, dark clouds on both sides, Yu Xietian could sense that a heavy downpour was about to begin.

Swish!

Ye Jiao drew his sword and slashed. The black Tang sword sliced ​​through the rain, shattering the falling water droplets, and fell towards Ying Qin Guan's already wounded Sha Jue!

Ying Qin Guan retreated suddenly, but Ye Jiao Fang showed no intention of letting him go. He stuck to him like a leech, holding the Tang sword in one hand and making a fist with the other, and slammed it down hard!

The purple aurora burst open in his hand and surged toward Ying Qin Pass at an astonishing speed! Its power was terrifying.

The myriad paths of discourse have ceased!

Ying Qin Guan didn't hesitate and unleashed the No Leaks technique! This move has a short internal meridian cooldown and consumes little energy. In any case, it's much more cost-effective than the Inner Energy Barrier. There's no need to deliberately save it for some ultimate move. If there's a useful opportunity, using it will definitely give you some advantage in exchanging inner energy.

A strong wind blew, scattering the astonishing purple light.

Ye Jiaofang remained expressionless, then suddenly pressed his hand down on the Tang sword. Countless tiny threads appeared, dividing the sword into tens of thousands of small squares. The squares quickly arranged and combined, soon transforming into a long staff coiled with a giant dragon!

He discovered that Ying Qin Guan's adaptability was too outrageous. He had gradually gotten used to the way he used his sword, and it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to encounter him. Without hesitation, he simply changed his weapon.

Although Ye Jiaofang had previously fought with swords and sabers, he was a true martial arts master, proficient in all eighteen martial arts, and there was no weapon in the world that he couldn't use!

Ye Jiaofang caught up with Ying Qinguan again, wielding his dragon-patterned staff with fierce power. One strike landed on the ground with a thunderous roar.

Ying Qin Guan had no experience dealing with this kind of weapon, but he was in a superior position and had a commanding view of the situation. He did not show any signs of embarrassment when facing this weapon, but instead continued to suppress Ye Jiao Fang.

Yes, it is suppression.

Outsiders might not be able to tell at all—let alone see it, they couldn't even see it clearly—but Ye Jiaofang could sense that Ying Qin Guan was stronger, faster, and had a faster internal energy circulation. In actual combat, even with such a huge disadvantage in weaponry, Ying Qin Guan was steadily suppressing Ye Jiaofang.

Ye Jiaofang frowned, seized the opportunity, and unleashed a "Great Havoc in Heaven" attack, combined with a series of "No Leaks" attacks, barely forcing Ying Qin Guan back for a moment before switching weapons again.

This time, he switched his weapon to a long spear with a silver-white spearhead!

In fact, modern martial artists rarely use long-handled weapons anymore. Whether it's a club or a spear, these weapons are very fragile because most of their bodies are made of wood, and they have basically disappeared from the history of martial arts. Although it is possible to make these long-handled weapons entirely of steel, the weight is a major problem, not to mention that they would lose their original toughness, which would be too fatal.

Fortunately, the peerless weapon created by Marquis Mingxuan did not have this problem. It possessed both hardness and toughness.

This isn't actually a piece of equipment particularly suitable for modern martial artists. But in Ye Jiaofang's hands, it had a miraculous effect.

In a matter of seconds, he exchanged about ten more blows with Ying Qin Guan. During this time, Ye Jiao Fang switched weapons again, not giving Ying Qin Guan a chance to familiarize himself with his style. This move had some effect. Although he was still at a disadvantage, a great piece of good news was about to arrive.

The weapons at Ying Qin Pass are truly about to collapse!

No matter how much Ying Qin Guan dodged, it was useless to use weapons to block. In a battle of their level, even normal swinging of weapons would cause enormous damage to them. The sound barrier, the overflowing internal energy, the violent collisions... at this moment, equipment also became consumables.

"Use it... without letting a single air through!"

Ye Jiao waited patiently for his opportunity. He knew Ying Qin Guan was about to change weapons, and during that process, he would definitely use the "Airtight" technique to deflect him. At that moment, he could unleash his killing move and regain the advantage!

Chapter Seventy-Three: Seizing the Sword

Ye Jiaofang was eager to see what Ying Qin Guan's expression was at this moment.

During battle, a person's face will reveal a multitude of emotions. Whether you like it or not, when that happens, you will lose the ability to control your facial expressions.

Most of the time, people don't have the ability to analyze much from these expressions. In a hasty battle, they only have time to get a general sense of the opponent's mental state... unless you are an owl, or rather, unless you are a king.

However, even after fighting for so long today, Ye Jiaofang still couldn't see Ying Qin Guan's face. He always stood in the shadows, and when he occasionally stood in the light, his hair was plastered to his head because of the rain, obscuring many things. Ye Jiaofang couldn't see his expression at all, which made it impossible for him to judge Ying Qin Guan's thoughts.

Whether he was confident of victory or expressionless, whether he looked serious or indifferent... it was all impossible to tell.

But it doesn't matter.

Although Ye Jiaofang was somewhat concerned about this matter, it was not to the point that he would be affected. He was quite certain that Ying Qin Guan's weapons had reached their limit and he had to switch to them!

Come on... unleash your ultimate attack, knock me away, and switch weapons!

In the heat of battle, Ye Jiaofang didn't even have the time to glance to the side to see if anyone was there to deliver weapons to Ying Qin Pass. But he was certain there were people nearby, and that they were definitely preparing weapons for Ying Qin Pass... Why? If they couldn't even do that, then the military might as well go eat shit.

Swish!

Ye Jiaofang thrust his spear again, but missed once more. He frowned slightly; the spear's effective accuracy was rather low. Without hesitation, he switched weapons again, this time to a steel longsword. Although he was proficient in all eighteen martial arts, his proficiency with each weapon varied, and the saber, sword, and fist were precisely the three weapons Ye Jiaofang excelled at.

A martial artist who can't fight isn't a complete martial artist. Every martial artist must ensure their unarmed combat ability. Because weapons or equipment aren't always readily available. Just like enhancements in the God Realm, for the same level of combat power, the price of something like a Gundam robot will definitely be cheaper than something with a magical legendary bloodline.

"Just... just one more time!"

One more hit and Ying Qin Guan's weapon would be severed. Ye Jiaofang believed that Ying Qin Guan himself was aware of this. That's why he switched to the Qinggang Longsword, which was easier to land and more proficient with, in order to seize the opportunity faster and more reliably.

"You really want me to use the 'Flawless Technique,' don't you?"

Just then, Ying Qin Guan's voice rang out again, the same one he had said earlier, and it happened to reach Ye Jiao Fang's ears at that moment. Ye Jiao Fang was just unleashing his final, unavoidable sword strike, aiming to sever Ying Qin Guan's weapon.

Ying Qin Guan's voice made Ye Jiao Fang realize that Ying Qin Guan had seen through his thoughts. But so what... this was an open scheme, and keeping it completely secret was the best option. If Ying Qin Guan didn't use a leak-proof approach, Ye Jiao Fang wouldn't let him easily obtain the weapons from the military.

Therefore, he drew his sword without the slightest hesitation.

Ye Jiaofang is unaffected by empty words. His invincible Dao heart, forged over a thousand years, failed despite the failure of the ritual he had painstakingly completed and the fall from grace. Even now, during the battle, when his purpose was seen through by his opponent, he did not waver or hesitate in the slightest. He is indeed the purest martial artist.

"Oh.."

The next moment, Ying Qin Guan deliberately abandoned his sword, but instead of using the "No Leaks" technique, he suddenly rammed forward to close the distance!

For martial artists, there are four types of combat distances. The first is medium to long distance, more than five meters apart, where they exchange blows. This style of fighting is basically used for opening moves or verbal combat. Because it's too simplistic, the second type is combat with polearms, which is practically nonexistent in modern times. The third type is combat with swords and other similar weapons, at a certain distance. The last type is close-quarters melee, which is also the most dangerous.

Ying Qin Pass is now going to change from the third type to the fourth type—no!

Ye Jiaofang, with his keen insight, discerned Ying Qin Guan's thoughts from his subtle movements.

He doesn't want to engage in close-quarters combat; he wants to...

Ying Qin Guan lunged forward, using the Space-Time Cutting technique to create a brief time difference between Ye Jiao Fang's body and mind. His fist was covered in internal energy, and he struck directly at Ye Jiao Fang's wrist!

He doesn't want a short-range weapon; he wants to seize the sword!

Even Ye Jiaofang was shocked at this moment.

Take my sword?!

Ye Jiaofang wanted to laugh out loud, but in the end he only showed a colder and more resolute expression.

Ying Qin Guan used the Space-Time Cut, but the weakness of the first-time killing skill is that subsequent uses cannot reach the power of the first. Unless the opponent's ability is insufficient to break it, Ye Jiao Fang is obviously not among them. Although he was unable to break the Consciousness Slash and Space-Time Cut, he was basically unaffected by these two skills. In just a very short moment, he regained control of his body and reunited his consciousness with his body.

At this moment, Ying Qin Guan seized the opportunity to strike, aiming directly at Ye Jiao Fang's wrist. While the inner energy barrier could defend against most attacks, it couldn't deflect force. Stiffness and levitation, like this, were problems that had always plagued martial artists. Moreover, it wasn't just martial artists who were troubled; even powerful creatures like the Owl couldn't avoid this.

If his wrist were hit, he would likely lose the Ten Deadly Techniques... Ye Jiao stared intently at the punch that Ying Qin Guan was throwing. At this moment, being completely airtight was an option, but why should he do that?

As everyone knows, the nameless swordsman of Southern Qin is famous for his swordsmanship. Although it's impossible that he only knows how to use swords, without his weapon, he is certainly not at his strongest. Now that he has lost his weapon, why should I use a defensive technique to deflect him?

Shit!

Ye Jiao's mind raced, and he made a decision. His inner energy surged, and he once again unleashed an amazing technique. The surrounding light suddenly converged, instantly condensing into a single point, transforming into a purple ray that pierced straight into Ying Qin Guan's pupils!

Wan Dao Tan? Guang Ji!

Like the Consciousness Slash, this move is a typical true damage technique, which cannot be blocked by the internal energy barrier. Although the purpose is not to inflict damage, for a martial artist, the internal energy barrier simply cannot block it, which is a true damage technique.

Ying Qin Guan dodged to the side, but his attack didn't stop; his body was incredibly flexible. But most importantly, he possessed the ability to multitask. In this battle, where every second counted, his arms and body each displayed different fighting styles, neither interfering with the other.

This was truly a stroke of genius, depriving Ye Jiaofang of too many opportunities to counterattack, leaving him with very few remaining options. Because Ying Qin Guan had closed the distance once more, and at this distance, a fist was far more convenient and faster than a sword.

Ye Jiaofang, however, remained unfazed. He subtly released his inner energy, manipulating the airflow to stabilize the Ten Absolute Techniques, and then raised his fist, striking towards Ying Qin Guan... He knew he had to quickly determine a victor. Because inner energy separated from the body for a certain period of time and distance is uncontrollable. Unless he continuously released his inner energy to manipulate the airflow, but whose inner energy could withstand such use?

Chapter Seventy-Four: Like a God

Ye Jiaofang is a person who can take things in stride.

Whether the Ten Absolute Machines are the strongest equipment in the world is hard to say, but they are certainly the most suitable for Ye Jiao. However, when Ying Qin closed the distance, he abandoned the weapon without hesitation. This kind of awareness is not something everyone can have. Many people are unwilling to give up those things that make them unfree and unable to exert their full strength, even until death, because people always hate losing.

The two engaged in a brief close-quarters fight.

Ye Jiaofang had honed his martial arts skills for a thousand years, reaching a state of perfection, and he believed himself to be second to none. Even after fighting Ying Qinguan for so long, exchanging dozens of blows, he had not doubted his belief that he was indeed superior to Ying Qinguan in terms of martial arts prowess.

But... Ying Qin Pass is like a robot.

His attacks were ruthless and merciless, his movements clean and efficient, without the slightest waste. More importantly, throughout the entire battle, Ye Jiaofang hadn't even sensed that he had made the slightest mistake.

The more advanced a martial artist is, the less likely they are to make mistakes, but this isn't absolute. In high-pressure combat, mistakes are common; one can only strive to avoid catastrophic errors. However, Ying Qin Guan's precision was like that of a robot. Ye Jiaofang hadn't fully grasped this idea during their earlier encounter. But after engaging in close combat, he finally sensed something unusual about Ying Qin Guan.

That's...that's really weird.

How could a human be so precise, never making a single mistake? It's almost like...

'god'