CHAPTER XIX
In the martial arts arena, the lights are bright.
The night was dark, but the surrounding area of the martial arts arena was full of hunting and burning torches, illuminating a huge martial arts arena as bright as day. In the flickering firelight, Xu Yunhe and Xu Chengtao stood on both sides, one left and one right standing beside Xu Guofan. And around them, the entire martial arts arena was full of black and oppressive onlookers, and it was roughly estimated that all the people of the Xu family in the entire Yuancheng were basically there.
It is human nature to watch the excitement, especially now that this scene is lively, but it is very interesting. Xu Chengtao has been the first overlord for more than ten years, and Xu Yunhe is a legendary genius who first abolished and then rose again, a dragon battle between the two, who doesn't want to see the process of this wonderful duel?
Therefore, as soon as the news spread, basically the entire Xu family was mobilized. A pair of eager eyes were focused on Xu Guofan, who was frowning, because today's big battle was suitable for opening, and it was up to Xu Guofan, the head of the family, to make the final decision.
The crowd had already packed the four corners around the martial arts arena, all waiting for this dragon and tiger fight to take place. It's just that everyone's enthusiasm doesn't seem to have infected Xu Guofan, who is at the center of everyone's focus, and for a long time, he just stood there motionless and looked at the martial arts arena and frowned, never announcing the start of the competition.
People in the distance couldn't see Xu Guofan's face, but those who were closer could see that the face of the head of his family was not very good, and he completely lost his usual gentle and elegant demeanor, so he knew that the head of the family at this moment was probably not very satisfied with this competition. Therefore, no one was making a noise, only some unaware good deeds in the distance, and slowly began to commotion.
"Master, you can begin. Seeing Xu Guofan standing there without any reaction, Xu Deyan, who couldn't hold back, took two steps closer, and reminded him in a low voice.
Unexpectedly, Xu Guofan not only didn't appreciate it, but turned his head and glared at him fiercely, with an abnormally cold look in his eyes.
"Master, let's get started, I'm ready. Unexpectedly, at this time, it was Xu Yunhe who took the initiative to stand up and asked Xu Guofan.
"Yunhe, you can think about it, this is not a joke! Once you get into the stands, your fists and feet have no eyes, you ......" Xu Guofan was anxious and couldn't say it clearly, so he had to lower his voice and whisper to Xu Yunhe.
"Of course I know, or I wouldn't have just said yes. Since I agreed, I am prepared to deal with any consequences, and the head of the family does not have to worry!" Xu Yunhe felt Xu Guofan's intention to defend it, although most of the other party had the intention of wooing him, but among the people present, he should be the only one who would care about himself, and there was still some warmth in his heart.
"That Xu Chengtao's strength should not be underestimated, you may not have to be afraid of him in the future, but now ......" The expression on Xu Yunhe's face can make people feel that he is not frightened, but the anxiety in Xu Guofan's heart has not diminished at all.
"I understand, I am indeed inferior to him in terms of cultivation, but if I dare to fight, I naturally don't want to humiliate myself. I'm not going to lose!" Xu Yunhe nodded firmly, and when Xu Guofan came out with him, he quietly told him about Xu Chengtao's cultivation and martial arts characteristics, although it made him more pressure, but he did not shake his determination to fight.
"And now ......" Xu Yunhe smiled lightly, his eyes swept over the faces of Xu Chengtao, Xu Deyan, and Xu Deguan one by one, and the three of them all looked at him gloomily, all of them with the same resentment in their eyes.
Xu Yunhe's face did not change, and he gently spit out the last few words: "...... Even if I want to throw in the towel, I'm afraid they won't agree......"
"This ......" Of course, Xu Guofan also understands that it is difficult to ride a tiger now, not only those three people will not agree, even if it is the more than 100 family members present, I am afraid that they will not agree, right?
"Come on, I'm ready!" Xu Yunhe took a deep breath and looked at Xu Guofan with a resolute expression.
The other three also looked at Xu Guofan eagerly, and the commotion in the crowd in the distance was getting bigger and bigger.
"Okay!" Xu Guofan sighed helplessly, and suddenly jumped to the center of the martial arts arena, without saying a word, just swept a pair of cold eyes like a knife through the crowd, and the crowd that was stirring up because of impatience instantly regained its calm.
"Today, Xu Chengtao, the sixteenth generation of the family, challenges Xu Yunhe, the sixteenth generation of the family, Xu Yunhe, can you fight?" Xu Guofan did not raise his throat to speak, but every word was clearly transmitted to the ears of everyone present, and this hand alone was enough to show the strong strength of the head of the Xu family in Yuancheng.
"Fight!"
Xu Yunhe responded short and forcefully, walked to the left circle of the martial arts arena and stood still, while not forgetting to glance at Xu Guofan to thank him. Xu Guofan's question just now seemed to be just a routine, but it was already helping Xu Yunhe.
Competitions within the clan are not uncommon, but this statement is quite exquisite. Challenges, generally juniors challenge the famous seniors, so that they can use the other party's fame to make their own reputation. This is common sense, although this kind of intra-clan competition is generally carried out between young children in the family, but it is generally the up-and-comers who challenge the advanced. Otherwise, the strong will challenge the weak, and even if they win, it will be dishonorable.
And what Xu Guofan asked just now was Xu Chengtao's challenge to Xu Yunhe, which is somewhat interesting. You must know that although Xu Yunhe is a genius, it was only more than ten years ago, and few of the younger generations in the family still remember it.
Xu Chengtao is different, for more than ten years, he has always occupied the position of the first person of the younger generation in the family, and he can be regarded as a young powerhouse who has been famous for a long time in the family, and has faintly become the leader of the younger generation. Now that Xu Guofan said that he was challenging the unknown Xu Yunhe, wouldn't he elevate Xu Yunhe's identity in disguise, he was not as good as him?
Sure enough, as soon as he heard Xu Guofan ask like this, Xu Chengtao's arrogant and handsome face suddenly changed color. Although in fact this competition was indeed proposed by him, it was not his official challenge to Xu Yunhe. What kind of character is he, how can he surrender his identity to challenge someone who is inferior to himself?
It's just that Xu Guofan has already said the words first, and Xu Chengtao doesn't have the courage to lose face as the head of the family in front of everyone. had to run to his position and stand still, staring at Xu Yunhe with a pair of eyes, planning to beat Xu Yunhe violently at the beginning, and let out this evil breath.
Xu Guofan threw one last look at Xu Yunhe, and then he could only leave the place, and like everyone else, he went to the sideline outside the martial arts arena, looking at the two people in the arena with a worried face.
Only Xu Yunhe and Xu Chengtao were left in the field, and the two of them stood in the center of the two circles on the left and right sides, looking at each other from a distance, looking at each other silently.
When Xu Guofan retreated, he had already announced that the competition had begun. It's just that I don't know why, but for a while, neither of them made the first move. Just stand still on the spot, far away.
Xu Yunhe didn't move because he didn't know the other party's martial arts path. Although Xu Guofan had already seen and told him a lot of things just now, it was really difficult to go into detail in those few words, especially martial arts, which was more of a personal experience. Especially now that his strength is much lower than that of the other party, he can't risk attacking.
And Xu Chengtao didn't move, it was Xu Yunhe's composure that made him a little unpredictable. Although Xu Guofan and Xu Yunhe's whispering just now was very small, it was still heard by Xu Chengtao. He already knew that his strength was far superior to him, but there was no trace of panic on his face all the time. Is he playing tricks? Or is there some hidden hole card?
Xu Chengtao couldn't figure it out, this time it was he who was hiding evil intentions, and as soon as he saw the other party's elusive anomaly, he began to be suspicious. Xu Yunhe didn't make a move, and he didn't rush to attack.
Therefore, Xu Yunhe waited patiently, a pair of eyes enveloped the other party's whole body, and the slightest change could not escape his eyes.
In the end, Xu Chengtao couldn't bear this unbearable confrontation, and with the force under his feet, he stepped out of the circle and rushed towards Xu Yunhe, who was still standing in place.
The distance between the two of them was about 30 meters apart, but Xu Chengtao rushed and tapped his toes on the ground three times, and he had already broken through the distance of more than 30 meters. The fist of his left hand was clenched, and he rushed straight towards Xu Yunhe's throat. Xu Yunhe could see it clearly, the fist that appeared in front of him in an instant, lingering with a layer of pale cyan light that seemed to be there.
Yuan Force Condensation, this is an ability that only comes after stepping into the five ranks of samurai. The Yuan Force Condensation can increase the strength of the body's attack exponentially, but this ability is not available to all samurai. Only those with high talent can comprehend it on their own, and those with poor qualifications can't condense Yuan Li even until they break through to the martial arts, Xu Chengtao can practice to this point when he is a samurai in the sixth grade, and he really deserves the title of the strongest person in the younger generation of the Xu family.
Xu Yunhe raised his evaluation of the other party again in his heart, but the fist in front of him was already in his body, and how to deal with it was the only thing he needed to think about now. His hands suddenly raised, and Xu Yunhe finally moved.
Xu Chengtao's punch didn't use any special skills, he still couldn't figure out Xu Yunhe's hole cards, so this punch was a simple straight punch, with a straight break, the additional power of cultivation beyond two grades was definitely not something Xu Yunhe could easily deal with. Facing different opponents, Xu Chengtao has a wealth of combat experience.
This punch was more of a tentative nature, and he wanted to use this unavoidable punch to force Xu Yunhe to expose his hole cards. If the opponent doesn't want to be punched by him and vomit blood, he has to intercept it. And the lack of strength, he will inevitably not be able to solve it by conventional means. Then the only thing he can use is the hole cards that keep him calm all the time.
Xu Chengtao punched out, but a pair of eyes nervously watched all the subtle movements on Xu Yunhe's body. He believes that this punch will definitely force out the opponent's hole cards, but he doesn't know what the opponent's hole cards are, and he must deal with it carefully so as not to overturn in the gutter.
Xu Chengtao's eyes widened, and Xu Yunhe finally moved, but no matter how he looked at his movements, he was not the hole card that Xu Chengtao was expecting. In his opinion, this is simply an act of seeking death.
Xu Yunhe raised his two hands, also clenched into fists, and met Xu Chengtao's fist, which had rushed to Xu Yunhe's body less than thirty centimeters, and took it hard.