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Han Fulai read two meanings in her eyes—she really did have a way to help him defeat General Thunder, and if he couldn't defeat her, he wasn't qualified to learn that method.

To be honest, he was very curious about the method Xingqiu mentioned.

Initially, he asked Xingqiu to teach him the "Thrusting Technique" only to learn a spear technique suitable for the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception". He did not expect to learn any divine skill or secret technique from Xingqiu that could defeat General Raiden. His duel with Raiden was a "divine battle". No matter how strong Xingqiu's martial arts were, he could only be considered a mortal. How could he possibly defeat Raiden?

Suddenly, Ke Xingqiu seemed to have grasped something and claimed that she had a way to defeat General Thunder...

Xingqiu has always enjoyed teasing people and making harmless jokes, but she is also very clear about what can and cannot be joked about.

Xingqiu would never joke about something like this.

So his response was to take a deep breath, grip the bamboo spear tightly, and assume the most basic "central spear" stance in spear fighting, pointing the spearhead at the bamboo sword in Xingqiu's hand.

"Make your move," he said.

Xingqiu pointed his bamboo sword diagonally, making a "pointing the way like an immortal" gesture, and said, "As the teacher, I should naturally let you go first."

"it is good."

Han Fulai did not hesitate and thrust his spear straight at him.

If it were a fight to the death, Xingqiu would clearly be no match for him.

Putting aside his demonic powers, Xingqiu couldn't break through his defenses with just a jade shield.

But this time they were "partners".

"Sparring" is the slang term used by Liyue martial artists. It means to spar. When weapons are used in a fight, it is easy to cause injury or death. Therefore, when older martial artists visit each other to verify their skills, they usually stand face to face and reach out to touch each other's arms to test their strength, stopping when they have made a point.

For an expert, they can roughly guess your strength by observing your body shape and footwork. With a simple touch and push, they can clearly understand the opponent's skill level.

Since it's a "partnership," then of course we can't use those extraordinary powers. Xingqiu won't use the Eye of God, nor will he use immortal power or the power of the Salt God. He will rely solely on his own martial arts cultivation to conduct this contest.

In Han Fulai’s eyes, Xingqiu’s “helping out” this time was probably a “test” to examine his basic skills and see if he could apply the “method to defeat General Thunder and Lightning”.

In fact, whether it's Liyue or Inazuma, the dojos always test the students' qualities before accepting them, so that they can teach them according to their aptitude.

Although Xingqiu's earlier self-proclaimed title of "Master" seemed like she was taking advantage of him... Han Fulai, being the elder brother, wouldn't argue with his younger sister about such things. Let Master Qiu take the verbal advantage if she wants; it won't hurt her. The advantage of striking first with a long weapon is undeniable.

He once watched a sore loser, the Thunder General, teach children "single-sword-and-spear technique" on Hanamizaka. The key was to rush up and get close before the children playing "Hero Han" could set up their clotheslines, preventing them from taking advantage of their long weapons.

By letting Xingqiu go first, his chances of winning increased by at least 80%, and he could also take this opportunity to test the techniques from the spear manual that Xingqiu had just taught him in actual combat.

The thrust he's just now is called "Pear Blossom Head Sway" in the ancient manual of "Thrusting Ming Method". The spear tip sways like a pear blossom on a branch, and it is a combined move formed by the three basic spear techniques of "blocking, seizing, and thrusting".

The spear technique states, "The front hand is like a pipe, and the back hand is like a lock." It relies solely on the sliding motion of both hands to change the shape of the spearhead, creating a "flowery spear" effect with a straight thrust. It is a powerful move that combines feints and real attacks.

Xingqiu added a technique of waist shaking to the ancient manual, giving the spear a "inch-force" variation, making the spear more varied and powerful. After the improvement, this move was called "Rain Beating Pear Blossoms, Doors Closed Deep"—meaning the move is like rain beating down on pear blossoms, or snow falling all around, leaving no way to avoid it.

Shen He taught Han Fulai the basic movements of spear fighting. "Rain Beating Pear Blossoms, Door Closed Deep" is a combination and variation of the basic movements, which is a move that Han Fulai could also use with his level of spear fighting skills.

Furthermore, he is now a "true god and immortal," with physical abilities far exceeding those of ordinary people. Even the most basic moves become extraordinary when performed by him.

In Xingqiu's eyes, Han Fulai's bamboo spear had already created countless afterimages, dazzling the eyes and even comparable to the legendary Emperor's spear technique "Rock Rain".

However, this feint of "rain beating pear blossoms and tightly shut doors" could not fool Xingqiu, the creator of the trick.

She didn't move, but simply raised the bamboo sword in her hand to a point in front of her brow, which struck the tip of the bamboo spear hidden among the countless phantoms.

The next move after "Rain beats against pear blossoms, the door is tightly shut" is called "Sorrow gathers on the brows, frowning all day long," which is a move where the spearhead turns from a feint to a real strike, directly targeting the opponent's vital point between the eyebrows.

Her brother Han was indeed a good student. He memorized the moves after reading the spear manual once and could use them fluently in actual combat. Moreover, his stance, power generation, and landing point were all textbook-level replicas. His learning ability was truly amazing.

Logically, a teacher should praise such a good student, but Xingqiu instead mocked, "Trying to defeat me with my marksmanship? Brother Han, aren't you being a bit naive?"

In past battles, Han Fu would always activate his Emperor's Immortal Power mode to taunt his opponents, saying things like, "Master X, your power is weak, are you even eating?" Today was the first time he had been taunted first, a truly precious experience...

But I really felt a little wronged by this mockery.

Xingqiu wasn't wrong. Most of the spear manuals he had memorized were created by Xingqiu himself. He was indeed "using Xingqiu's magic to fight Xingqiu." The problem was, he didn't know anything else.

Moreover, Master Qiu, if you want to test my martial arts skills, what else can I use if I don't use the spear technique you taught me?

Xingqiu clearly had no intention of reasoning with him... much less of martial ethics.

Taking advantage of the moment when Han Fulai was distracted by the words, Xingqiu kicked with his toe, sending a handful of mud and sand flying towards Han Fulai's head and face—an ancient Hua School "minor technique," "Flying Sand and Stones."

Han Fulai was immediately shocked: Whose fellow disciples would "join forces" to use such underhanded tricks? Are you still the chivalrous and righteous Xingqiu I know?

Moreover, he always uses these underhanded tricks on others, so why is he using them on himself today?

Xingqiu, on the other hand, looked completely matter-of-fact—everyone is from the Guhua School, so even if it's a friendly spar, shouldn't we use the essence of the Guhua School? The essence of the Guhua School is, of course, "to deceive and to ambush!"

The sandstorm hit his face, and Han Fulai was immediately struck by it.

He always used to activate his shield first; he never imagined he'd suffer such a loss.

With his vision obstructed, Han Fulai didn't stop there. He immediately switched to a new spear technique from the manual, "Parting the Grass to Find the Snake." This move, simply put, is like sweeping a wide area around the opponent's lower body like a broom, preventing the opponent from getting close, while also using the spearhead to kick up sand and dirt from the ground in retaliation.

Yes, using the spearhead to throw sand is also Xingqiu's adaptation of the ancient manual. After her modification, this move is called "This body is everywhere to be captivated", which means that no matter where you hide, you will get a mouthful of mud.

Xingqiu, who invented this move, had of course anticipated Han Fulai's counterattack. As if he had known, he leaped over Han Fulai's spear as it swept his lower body, his speed was not hindered at all, and he didn't even get a speck of dust on his body.

She used the footwork she had practiced by tying sandbags to her legs and walking on plum blossom stakes. Her toes touched the ground back and forth, and she skillfully avoided the long spear, closing the distance to Han Fulai by three feet.

This footwork, which others call "snake-like movement," is described by Xingqiu as follows: "Footsteps like a rabbit, body like the wind, a three-foot seat renders an eighteen-foot one useless. Dragons leap and tigers bound, all moving like snakes, advancing straight to the chest, unstoppable." Regardless of whether this bouncing movement is elegant or not, it's effective.

Although it is said that an inch longer is an inch stronger, it is useless if the opponent's weapon is longer and cannot hit you. If you can train your movement skills to the level of Xingqiu, it is not impossible to "attack a spear with a single sword" - at least it will definitely not be a problem to bully her Brother Han.

She raised the bamboo knife in her hand, ready to deliver the decisive blow.

However, Han Fulai was not one to be bullied. Xingqiu anticipated his counterattack, and he, in turn, anticipated Xingqiu's attack path.

He closed his eyes, sat on his horse with his back bent, and with his spear at his waist, he twisted his hands together, making the bamboo spear spin around his waist like a hula hoop!

This is a defensive move from an ancient manual called "Waist Lock," which means that the spear rotates like an iron chain wrapped around the waist for defense. Originally, it should rely on the strength of the waist and stance to drive the spear's rotation. However, Xingqiu directly changed it to rely on inertia to rotate. This move is usually used when someone gets close to you, and enemies who can engage in close combat are usually those wielding short weapons. They would never dare to clash head-on with a spear and would definitely retreat upon seeing the situation.

No matter how powerful and heavy the "waist lock" is, it's useless if the enemy doesn't fight back. It's better to surprise them and change tactics when they retreat, thus winning by surprise.

Han Fulai continued his movements without stopping, his body turning with the spear. When he turned his back, he suddenly turned around and slapped the end of the spear – this was the "returning spear".

The second young lady named this combo "Thinking of you whether walking or sitting," and even if the opponent dodges the "Waist Lock," they cannot avoid the "Returning Spear."

Han Fulai was able to react so quickly when he was blinded by flying sand, and even set a trap to lure her close and launch this unexpected counterattack. Xingqiu couldn't help but admire him. Who would have thought that this guy hadn't even learned the spear manual an hour ago?

After reading the gun manual once, he can immediately put it into practice and execute it so well. If he's not a genius, what is?

Brother Han is clearly a martial arts genius whose talent was wasted on overtime work!

Unfortunately, no matter how talented he was, he had never truly studied and practiced diligently—while his opponent was a martial arts prodigy who was both exceptionally gifted and diligently trained.

As the "returning spear" was about to strike, Xingqiu leaned back, and the spearhead, wrapped in cotton cloth, grazed her chest. Her body, propelled by inertia, slid forward and thrust the sword into Han Fulai's abdomen.

The outcome is decided.

Helpless, Han Fulai raised his hands and gave Xingqiu a "Fontaine salute" to indicate his surrender.

The bamboo spear that had been thrown from his hand landed on the ground with a crisp "crack".

Xingqiu pouted, showing no joy at all—if her chest had heaved any more, she probably wouldn't have been able to avoid that "counterattack"...

Why do I feel like I lost even though I won?

Han Fulai quietly pushed the bamboo sword that Xingqiu had placed on his lower abdomen away, while smiling obsequiously, "Master Qiu, how was my performance just now? Please give me your feedback?"

The location of that sword strike was too dangerous; even with a bamboo sword, he didn't want to get hit...

Xingqiu sheathed his bamboo sword and gave a curt review: "Worse."

Han Fulai, who had expected to be praised, drooped the corners of his mouth.

Even if I'm really bad at it... Chef Qiu, shouldn't you at least offer some encouragement? I'm a beginner, you know?

Xingqiu glanced at the bamboo spear lying on the ground and asked, "Your move just now, 'Thinking of you whether I'm walking or sitting,' is different from the moves in my spear manual... Why did you let the spear slip from your hand?"

Her original version of "Thinking of you whether I'm walking or sitting" was indeed a "waist lock" followed by a "returning spear," but the "returning spear" is not a "trump card" and cannot be let go.

It is a major taboo to drop your weapon during battle. If you cannot kill someone with a single blow, the consequence will be like Han Fulai's situation now, where he has no choice but to surrender.

Han Fulai scratched his head and answered honestly, "Because I haven't practiced the 'Returning Spear' technique. If I grip the spear handle first and then change my move, I'll be too slow, and you can easily dodge it. Only a sudden, unexpected strike without even turning around can catch you off guard... but it still didn't work."

Xingqiu had been immersed in these moves for a long time, so when she used them in actual combat, they were naturally smooth and effortless. Han Fulai, on the other hand, was a beginner, and her movements were not as smooth and skillful as Xingqiu's. So she could only resort to this trick to catch her off guard.

In fact, Xingqiu admired Han Fulai for coming up with such a change of tactics on the spot, but he still shook his head: "Since you can come up with a change of tactics and even dare to gamble on a missed shot - then why do you still adhere to the rule of 'joining hands' and not use your true strength?"

"I used 'Flying Sand and Stones' on you, why didn't you know to activate the Jade Shield?"

“I told you, I will only teach you how to deal with General Thunder if you defeat me. So to defeat me, you should use every means at your disposal—your divine power, your magical arts, any of them will guarantee your victory.”

"And you gave up so easily... What if I told you you wouldn't have a next chance, and that I wouldn't help you anymore after this loss? Don't you want to defeat General Thunder?"

"what……"

Han Fulai opened his mouth, but in the end, he chose to silently accept the scolding.

Xingqiu stamped his foot: "Brother Han, you're usually such a quick-witted person, why are you so obedient to me?"

Han Fulai lowered his head: "...Because that's not the victory I want. Besides, no matter what, you're still my good brother, and I would never use the same methods on you as I would on the enemy."

Xingqiu remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed: "Alas... you'll never be able to beat me this way. And you'll never be able to beat General Thunder."

Chapter 362 But I Like Brother Han Like This

Xingqiu's words just now ruthlessly denied his possibility of defeating Lei Film.

But Han Fulai had no way to refute it.

He actually understood why Xingqiu would say such things, and he also understood why Xingqiu wanted to "help out" with him, and why he would "use dirty tricks" during the "helping out" process...

This "partnership" is not an "entrance exam," but a "standard answer."

Xingqiu had already told him how to defeat General Leidian in the battle just now.

However, he couldn't do it this way.

Xingqiu shook his head and said, "Brother Han, as the art of war says, 'Victorious armies first secure victory and then seek battle.' You don't even have the desire to win; you've already lost without even fighting."

Han Fulai remained silent.

Xingqiu made it very clear: "I said that I would only teach you how to deal with General Leidian if you could defeat me. So, in order to defeat me, you should use every means at your disposal."

Similarly, to defeat General Thunder, he would have to use every means at his disposal.

Last time he clashed with Lei's film, he used every means at his disposal.

His divine power, immortal power, including the power of the "Seed of Time," combined with the cooperation of forces such as Narukami Taisha, Shabu-gō, the government office, and Umijima Island, won the hearts of the people and helped him collect "wish power." While strengthening himself, he weakened Rai Dyō as much as possible, which led to that "Spear of the God of War."

What about this time?

This time, he completed his "ascension to godhood," gained some of the power of "time governance," and obtained the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception." His strength has improved considerably. However, his opponent, Rai, is a Rai who has not been weakened by the "willpower" of the masses.

Moreover, not long ago, Han Fulai personally helped Lei Yingdian resolve the ideological conflict with the Puppet General, and also helped her obtain the true inheritance of Raiden, becoming the true "Eternal God".

So this time he will be facing a "Seven Rulers of the Mortal Realm" who is in perfect condition and even more powerful than before.

Becoming a demon god only grants him the qualification to fight against a shadow, but with his current strength, it would be extremely difficult for him to defeat a shadow.

Where does his chance of winning lie?

In the lineage of the ancient Chinese school.

Xingqiu grasped the essence of the ancient Hua School's lineage.

Gu Hua, the "Witch of the Spear"... All those who possess the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception" share the same fighting style in essence.

Their tactics are those of "assassins".

The unsavory "minor techniques" of the Gu Hua School, the insight that "mental techniques are criminal law," and the specially crafted "moon needle" by the "Gun Witch" were all used to achieve the sole tactical objective—piercing the "death gap" in the enemy's body.

The "Rangers" of Liyue were originally just "mercenaries" who accepted money from villagers to eliminate bandits and monsters; the "Gun Witches" were even more so "professional assassins" who took money to kill.

Swordsmanship and spearmanship are all feints; weapons and magical artifacts are all acceptable; cheating and deception are unrestrained; seize the weakness and kill with one blow—this is the fighting style of someone with the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception".

Whether it's deception or a sneak attack, it doesn't matter, as long as the enemy is killed.

The duel between Han Fulai and Lei Yingdian should be like this.

He should use all sorts of methods to weaken Lei Yingdian's fighting power. Ideally, he could first add something to her dumpling milk, then trick Lei Yingdian into a "martial arts contest to find a husband, stopping short of a fight," with everyone sealing their powers and only using bamboo swords and spears to fight. Then, taking advantage of her carelessness, he could suddenly "open his eyes" and "whoosh" stab her in the "death gap"...

The process will certainly not be that simple, but the principle is the same, and the tactics are the same.

This is the "sure-win method" that aligns with the teachings of the Guhua School.

Han Fulai's only chance to defeat Lei Film is this.

Only by first "disregarding martial ethics," focusing all efforts on closing the gap with the opponent, and then using the unreasonable "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception," which can inflict "real damage" even against demons, can one hope to defeat Lei Movie.

Xingqiu personally demonstrated to him how to "defeat the strong with the weak".