Chapter 87: Mindful Fist Technique
Flash! Mo Qingting was only momentarily surprised at the beginning, but her reaction speed was so fast that the moment of surprise was negligible! Although the Fireball Barrage was powerful, its attack trajectory was too obvious. As a martial artist, Mo Qingting’s footwork was naturally excellent. Even if the speed of the Fireball Barrage increased by another level, she had confidence in dodging it.
However, Yuehai wouldn’t let her succeed!
Crystal Shield!
Boom! Almost as Yuehai released the Fireball Barrage, Mo Qingting started to dodge to the right. However, at the same time, Yuehai unexpectedly managed to split her focus and cast a Crystal Shield beside Mo Qingting! Mo Qingting intended to dodge, but this sudden Crystal Shield blocked her escape route!
Oh no!
Victory or defeat hangs by a thread. Although Crystal Shield is one of the weakest basic six techniques, when used properly, it can produce unimaginable effects in combat!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!
The deafening explosions filled the air, smoke billowing everywhere. The audience below the stage had already been captivated by this fast-paced and exciting duel. Some experienced spectators even exchanged comments with those around them.
However, the judges remained silent, indicating that although this series of battles was exciting, it didn’t quite reach the level where they would applaud.
Meanwhile, on the stage, Yuehai’s brow furrowed once again.
Trouble, so that’s what the familiar feeling was about, Yuehai thought to herself.
In front of their eyes, as the smoke cleared, a tall figure gradually became visible.
When everyone saw clearly, they were astonished to find that Mo Qingting, who should have been hit by the Fireball Barrage, was unscathed. Not a hair out of place, not even a shred of damage to her clothes. However, at this moment, she clenched her fists at her waist with closed eyes. A faint white light emanated from her, and although smoke lingered, not a wisp could penetrate the area covered by the white light.
“This is… Mindful Armor!” Yuehai muttered to herself. The familiar feeling she had from Mo Qingting earlier evidently originated from the Dragon Slayer, who was also a martial artist!
“Hey, Dragon Slayer, where are you now?” Tyr saw that his representation of Yuehai was in trouble and immediately contacted the Dragon Slayer through the Magic Sound Stone.
But on the Dragon Slayer’s end, there was only the sound of clinking coins.
“I’m buying a katana for you! How much does the shopkeeper want for this one?”
Immediately, from the direction of the Magic Sound Stone, came a seasoned voice responding, “1200 gold coins.”
“Damn! Dragon Slayer, why are you buying something so expensive! Just buy one that costs a few dozen gold coins!”
“This katana is my gift to you! Take it or leave it! By the way, what did you want from me?”
“Oh! Almost forgot the main point!” Tyr glanced at the figure of himself facing Mo Qingting on the stage, then asked.
“Dragon Slayer, do you have any martial arts schools?”
“Um… Well…” The Dragon Slayer’s voice seemed to hesitate for a moment, but knowing that Tyr might be very anxious, he quickly replied.
“Yes, I belong to the Mindful Fist Technique.”
“Mindful Fist Technique… I see a martial artist using it in the current battle. She’s currently using the technique ‘Mindful Armor’ and also has very dangerous footwork!”
“The footwork should be ‘Mindful Flowing Water’. Since she’s already mastered ‘Mindful Armor’, her martial arts level should be at least Grandmaster level or even higher!”
“Grandmaster level…” Tyr knew that in the world, there were four major levels of martial arts. The first level was the most basic, which all martial artists must learn. In order to practice more powerful martial arts, basic martial arts were essential. The second level was Grandmaster level. Most people couldn’t comprehend Grandmaster-level martial arts in their entire lives. Basically, anyone with a bit of intelligence would rather spend money to buy copies of Grandmaster-level martial arts and figure them out themselves, walking the path laid down by their predecessors.
And different styles.
A school of martial arts is a tradition. Although descendants still follow the path laid down by their predecessors, there are no limitations.
For example, if a martial artist learns a certain Grandmaster-level martial art, unless they study more powerful copies of martial arts in the future, that martial art will forever be limited to the Grandmaster level.
However, in a school of martial arts, all techniques start at the most basic level. But as one’s understanding of the techniques of the school improves, the level will gradually change. This difficulty is not much different from comprehending a martial art on one’s own.
According to the subsequent narration by the Dragon Slayer, their Mindful Fist Technique is even more special. Starting from the two most basic martial arts, with each insight gained in martial arts, one can comprehend a new martial art. This is a kind of instinctive intuition. Techniques like Mindful Armor and Mindful Eye must have one’s martial arts reach the Grandmaster level before it’s possible to comprehend them! That’s why the Dragon Slayer firmly believes that the opponent’s martial arts have reached the terrifying Grandmaster level.
“But I need a way to crack it.”
“Do you think I would tell you? If magicians told everyone the truth about magic, who would still come to support them?” The Dragon Slayer picked up a katana nearly as tall as herself, unable to help but chuckle.
Tyr was stunned at first, then he smiled bitterly. Indeed, if he knew all of his opponent’s weaknesses, wouldn’t the Dragon Slayer be able to defeat him too? Looking at it from another perspective, if someone asked him where all the weaknesses of the Heavenly Sword Heart were, he might have swung his sword at them if his temper were a bit worse.
