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

Chapter 40 Senior, have you ever been kicked by the wind?

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Xu Qingya's attacks were incredibly fast, with a series of heavy kicks following him like a shadow. He could also use his body movements to drive his leg techniques, converting speed into power, which would double the power of his kicks.

Dongfang Qingmu had only ever seen the Chuangdao (a type of sword technique), never before had he witnessed such wondrous legwork. He was momentarily stunned and could only parry haphazardly with a series of palm strikes.

Every time Dongfang Qingmu tried to gather his energy to counterattack, a heavy kick would strike, shattering the true energy he had just gathered. He tried to create distance, but this was a prison stone chamber.

Dongfang Qingmu never dreamed that Xu Qingya would make such progress in just one day.

This leg technique was an early, imperfect creation, but its rapid attack advantage left Dongfang Qingmu struggling to defend himself, forced to passively endure the beatings.

Legs are not as dexterous as hands. Although martial arts often categorize "fists and feet" as one type, they are actually quite different, with a huge difference in the number of techniques.

Hand techniques include fists, palms, fingers, and claws. In terms of the number of martial arts skills, even if we classify lightness skills and body techniques as leg techniques, the ratio is at most 80/20.

What are the advantages of leg techniques?

In addition to its great strength and long range, Xu Qingya discovered another special advantage – speed!

This is a concept that transcends "common sense".

As we all know, hands are more agile than feet. A master of boxing can throw ten punches in a second, while a master of leg techniques can only throw six or seven kicks at most. Why is leg technique faster?

the reason is simple!

Large quantity does not equal fast speed.

Common sense in the martial arts world has confused basic concepts.

Ten punches per second isn't about speed, it's about frequency.

A series of fast punches isn't about being faster, but about having a higher frequency. Acceleration takes time, and leg techniques have a longer attack range, requiring more time to accelerate.

To prevent being interrupted during the acceleration process, a master of leg techniques will start charging up from the "charge" phase, taking a step and twisting his waist to rush towards the opponent, already charging up power halfway through.

The instant you reach attack range, your speed reaches its limit, your strength explodes, and you convert speed into power to break through the enemy's defense in one strike.

To prevent the enemy from having any follow-up moves, what follows will inevitably be a barrage of rapid kicks, with leg shadows appearing one after another, defeating the opponent in one combo.

The most terrifying thing is that the continuous attacks are still building up strength. When the enemy shows a weakness, the accumulated power will be released in full force, delivering a thunderous blow.

Does this tactic seem familiar?

This is the philosophy behind "Spring and Autumn Sword Techniques".

First is the unparalleled "Three Slashes Before the Horse." If three slashes are not enough to kill the enemy, use continuous sword techniques to fight a protracted battle, charging up power as you fight. After dozens of rounds, suddenly burst forth and cut the enemy in two with a single slash.

Looking at Guan Yu's classic battle achievements, they were either a clean and decisive one-hit kill, or a entanglement with the enemy for dozens of rounds, or a desperate dragging-blade slash. The last one was called Lü Bu, who could only be attacked by the three of them together.

The rules for dueling generals in the Three Kingdoms period: When fighting Lu Bu, it is assumed that a group fight is allowed and it is not considered "unsportsmanlike conduct".

Xu Qingya's foundation is the Spring and Autumn Saber Technique, and the philosophy of the Spring and Autumn Saber Technique is naturally integrated into his leg techniques.

Using the time of the charge to build up power, he fully utilized his core strength and unleashed a powerful kick at close range, making Dongfang Qingmu look like a weed in a raging storm.

"Senior, have you ever been kicked by the wind?"

Xu Qingya suddenly changed his move, unleashing the power accumulated from dozens of consecutive strikes at once. The force was like thunder, and the speed of his legs was like the wind, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder when he kicked.

Wind God Leg - Swift and Decisive!

Dongfang Qingmu held the ball with both hands, trying to catch Xu Qingya's heavy leg, but he lost the initiative. He retreated step by step, until he had nowhere left to retreat. He had no way to use his skills and felt as frustrated as if he had been constipated for ten days.

"boom!"

Dongfang Qingmu's protective aura was shattered, and he could no longer stand. He staggered back seven or eight steps, his back slamming heavily against the stone wall. Dust and gravel fell down, and his neatly styled hair was now covered in grime.

Fortunately, the prison walls were three feet thick, filled with molten copper and iron, and stuffed with two layers of cotton, providing excellent sound insulation. Apart from Xu Qingya, no one saw Dongfang Qingmu break the rules, so at least he wouldn't be laughed at.

Dongfang Qingmu exclaimed, "What excellent leg techniques! With the Spring and Autumn Saber Technique as its foundation, the Heavenly Pool Divine Palm as its trunk, and the East Wind Profound Skill as its branches, it only needs the slightest opportunity to break through the enemy's defenses, leaving them with nowhere to escape."

Xu Qingya said, "This method only has two moves, and the technique is not perfect. I still need your guidance, senior!"

Dongfang Qingmu sneered: "Xu Qingya, I just saw your leg techniques. You used the same move on me twice in a row. Do you think it had any effect?"

"Whether it works or not, you'll only know after trying it!"

Xu Qingya leaped into the air, his body spinning rapidly. Using the force of the spin, he swung out a leg like a sudden whirlwind, unexpected and unpredictable. His foot traced an arc, like a waning crescent moon, or like a cold wind blowing down.

Heavenly Pool Divine Palm - Startling Mist!

Dongfang Qingmu, as expected of a martial arts master, discerned Xu Qingya's attack habits after only two exchanges. Regardless of his sword or leg techniques, he emphasized instantaneous bursts of power, like the three sword strikes before a horse, where victory or defeat was decided within three moves.

Although Dongfang Qingmu had been imprisoned for more than ten years and lost his martial arts spirit, he was still a martial arts master who had fought his way out of the battlefield and was a martial arts master who had fought his way out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood. He and Xu Qingya attacked at the same time, their palms and heavy kicks clashing head-on.

"Bang!"

With palms and legs clashing, Dongfang Qingmu took a half step back, and Xu Qingya followed up with a spinning back kick.

Dongfang Qingmu formed tiger claws with both hands and grabbed at Xu Qingya's calves. Xu Qingya pulled his left leg back and released his right leg, and with each pull and release, his legs clamped down like scissors.

Heavenly Pool Divine Palm - Embracing the Moon!

Seeing Xu Qingya's legs come crashing down at the same time, Dongfang Qingmu's eyes narrowed, and he roared to the sky. His lion's mane and tiger's whiskers moved without wind, and he punched Xu Qingya's knees. Xu Qingya changed his move again in mid-air, his ankles shaking rapidly like the tail of a rattlesnake, creating a loud whip-like sound.

Heavenly Pool Divine Palm - Drooping Dew!

Raising the right leg high, like dew falling on a leaf, and then suddenly slashing down with great force, is the only way to hone leg strength and flexibility; it is essentially a high split.

Dongfang Qingmu raised his palms upwards, using the "Pagoda-Lifting Stance" of Wudang Zhenshan Iron Palm to support his heavy legs. His legs were firmly planted in a horse stance, his body and arms did not move. The bluestone under his feet cracked inch by inch, and the entire prison cell was filled with dust.

Dongfang Qingmu joked, "Your first three moves were broken by me, your momentum has been dampened. You'd better use your swordsmanship quickly! Otherwise, don't blame me for using my fists!"

Before the words were even finished, a heavy punch had already been thrown.

Martial arts masters are usually quite concerned about their reputation, and Dongfang Qingmu is a man who cares about his image. He was beaten into a sorry state by Xu Qingya in just two moves, which made him lose face as a senior master. Now that he has the opportunity, he will definitely get his revenge.

Xu Qingya stepped down with his left foot, soaring into the air as if riding the clouds. His toes touched the ground, and he floated like a cloud. This technique is called "Cloud Step" and is the foundation of the Heavenly Pool Divine Palm. Once you master this technique, you can ride the wind in mid-air.

Xu Qingya just now turned around in mid-air and changed his moves three times, which was due to his "Cloud Step".

"Floating" is a major negative state. Even characters like Zhui Ming, Wu Qing, Chu Liuxiang, and Wei Yixiao cannot change direction at will while floating. The advantages of Cloud Step can only be understood through personal experience.

The Heavenly Pool Divine Palm is derived from a peerless leg technique that transforms evil into good, turns death into life, and simplifies complex techniques. In essence, it consists of only eight moves. Once you master the Heavenly Pool Divine Palm, any method related to legs and feet can be twice as effective with half the effort.

Cloud Steps, Exploring the Sea, Drooping Dew, Listening to the Spring, Dividing the Water, Pillow on the Stone, Startling Mist, Embracing the Moon, Eight-Style Chain.

Dongfang Qingmu blocked Xu Qingya's first three moves, thinking he had broken Xu Qingya's momentum. However, Xu Qingya was able to switch from fierce to continuous attacks in the blink of an eye, with layers upon layers of leg shadows that made people feel annoyed.

What surprised Dongfang Qingmu even more was that, based on previous experience, Xu Qingya's combo attacks were not meant to delay him, but rather to build up strength. If he could not break the combo quickly, the result would inevitably be a complete rout.

Dongfang Qingmu was unwilling to accept defeat, and he used many ingenious moves with both palms to attack Xu Qingya. After exchanging fifty blows, he realized that he had shocked Xu Qingya too early.

Xu Qingya actually entered a state of complete enlightenment during the fierce battle, absorbing Dongfang Qingmu's martial arts experience while fighting and integrating it into his leg techniques.

Xu Qingya doesn't need the Dongfeng Xuan Gong manual. As long as he fights fiercely with Dongfang Qingmu, at most three times, he can get what he wants. If there is a manual, he can practice it directly. If there is no manual, he can deduce it himself.

Suddenly!

A sudden gust of wind swept through the cell.

The next second, Xu Qingya spun rapidly, and dust and gravel around him condensed into an earth dragon. Accompanied by a deafening dragon roar, a gale swept through the entire cell.

Wind God Leg - Wind Sweeps Away Building Ruins!

You can dodge the sandstorm but not the pebbles; you can dodge the pebbles but not the shadows of legs. Dongfang Qingmu felt as if he had returned to twenty years ago, to the battlefield where arrows were raining down and corpses were piled high. The heroic spirit of his youth surged in his heart.

come on!

Who's afraid of who!

Do you really think I've lost my sharp teeth and claws?

"Sudden enlightenment" is the most irrational state.

It becomes stronger when facing strong opponents and weaker when facing weak ones. All external attacks can stimulate its thinking, wisdom, and potential, subconsciously leading to faster and more powerful counterattacks.

"Cloud Steps" has become "Catching Shadows"!

"Watershed" turns into "torrential rain and strong winds"!

A fierce gust of wind, a blur of legs, and internal energy howled through the air.

Guo Jiucheng, who was spying from the shadows, could see nothing but the afterimages of the prison cells and the dust that blotted out the sky. He left with a slight regret. Xu Qingya's martial arts progress could have been sold for a thousand taels, but because he didn't see it clearly, it could only be sold for five or six hundred taels at most.

"Senior, watch out!"

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Qingya awoke from his state of enlightenment. His thoughts became unified, and inspiration burst forth. All the leg techniques he had learned and understood throughout his life were fused into a single move.

Wind God Leg - Howling Wind!

Dongfang Qingmu gathered his true energy and engaged in a head-on clash.

Dongfeng Xuan Gong - Wind Sweeps Away the Clouds!

"boom!"

Heavy punches and kicks collided violently, the bluestone floor was overturned by the two men, the entire cell was destroyed, and even the doors, windows and bars were twisted into pretzel shapes by their internal force.

After an unknown amount of time, two bursts of wild, unrestrained laughter echoed from the cell. One was "Old but vigorous," and the other was "Full of fighting spirit." The laughter reverberated through the corridor, and the entire prisoner on the seventh floor could sense the fluctuations of true energy.

"Good! Good! Good! Ximen Changhai is truly enviable to have a disciple like you!"

"My master's kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain. Without my master's earnest teachings, how could I be Xu Qingya today? Let's not talk about these things anymore, senior. The fence was broken by internal force. This is the will of Heaven, to let you leave the Heavenly Prison."

"I need a day to think about it!"

"Can!"

"Your legwork is impressive; your martial arts skills are enough to rank you on the Heavenly Stars List. Your foundation is very solid, but if you want to climb higher, you can't rely solely on yourself!"

"Please give me some guidance, senior."

"Listen carefully, I'll only say it once!"

Knowing that someone was spying on them, Dongfang Qingmu secretly recited the Dongfeng Xuan Gong several times, including not only the mental techniques and incantations but also his own insights.

Xu Qingya silently memorized it. Martial artists have a muscle memory-like familiarity with martial arts manuals. They don't need to remember everything they see; they can memorize the entire text after hearing it twice.

Xu Qingya sighed. Everyone said that Guo Jing was not very smart, but he was able to memorize the general outline of the Nine Yin Manual. What he memorized was not the mental techniques or formulas, but the Sanskrit general outline with only "pronunciation". Guo Jing did not understand Sanskrit and could only rely on his memory to memorize it.

Guo Jing's reaction speed may not be fast enough, but his memory is absolutely top-notch!