First release,

...

All of Lei Laohu's underlings fell silent, looking incredibly tense and anxious. Despite their absolute confidence in Lei Laohu, they couldn't help feeling nervous at this moment.

Ning Yumo and Cai Qing felt the same way. Their hands involuntarily found each other's, gripping so tightly that their knuckles turned white. They anxiously awaited the outcome.

From his elevated position, Lei Laohu descended swiftly, fists clenched in a hammer-like stance, aiming directly at the rapidly approaching Qin Fang below.

"Wu Family Boxing?"

Tiger's Rush was the essence of Wu Family's Tiger Fist, a move of exceptional importance. Once executed, it carried an unrivaled bold and fierce momentum, and the elbows and body formed the shape of a tiger's head, creating a roaring wind that resembled the roar of a ferocious tiger.

Lei Laohu was not a rookie martial artist like Qin Fang, who had only a few months of Xingyi Fist practice. He had trained Bear Fist for over a decade and was versed in various fist techniques, especially the different branches of Xingyi Fist.

Though he had never faced an opponent using Tiger's Rush, he had at least heard of it vaguely; it was said to be a secret technique of the Wu Family, supposedly only for Grandmaster-level experts to cultivate.

Had Qin Fang already entered the Grandmaster Level?

Even as Lei Laohu concentrated all his attention on his most violent punch, he couldn't help but become slightly distracted upon facing Qin Fang's Tiger's Rush.

However, at their level of strength, any slight lapse could lead to a decisive victory or defeat in battle.

"Perfect opportunity!"

Qin Fang immediately seized the brief moment of distraction. His already swift punch seemed to reach its peak at that moment, gaining speed to the point of breaking the sound barrier.

"Come at me..."

Qin Fang's elbow moved as fast as lightning. In the blink of an eye, it seemed to surpass the speed of sound, pushing the limits of vision. Despite Lei Laohu's utmost caution and vigilance against Qin Fang, he couldn't hide the shock on his face as the Tiger's Rush struck.

Lei Laohu was not an easy target like some soft persimmon you could knead at will. Despite a slight error that put him at a disadvantage, it wasn't enough to make him back down.

On the contrary, it was as if he was fueled by a desperate courage, a readiness to face death, clutching his fists even tighter, and his arms surged with rapidly climbing strength, swelling larger and appearing more powerful.

Whooosh whoooosh~~~

The punch generated a fierce wind, whipping up chilling blasts. Even before entering its range, Qin Fang could feel the sheer ferocity of Lei Laohu's punch.

But retreating was not an option for Qin Fang. As the saying goes, "In a narrow path, the brave one wins." Courage was the least a martial artist should have. Shrinking back in such a decisive battle would leave an indelible shadow in his heart, even if he were to emerge victorious, which would be a huge blight on his growth as a fighter.

This wasn't an issue against weaker martial artists, as they couldn't push him to such dire straits.

However, when facing foes of equal or higher competency, this would be a fatal flaw. In adversity, such an imperfection could lead to a martial artist's inner collapse—defeated before the fight even begins.

The changes Qin Fang and Lei Laohu underwent were nearly instantaneous, completed in a flash. To onlookers, both seemed the same as before, showing no significant visible changes or adjustments.

Boom~~

Finally, their bodies collided, emitting a loud, clear sound of impact—a collision of fists with flesh and bone.

Everyone's breath seemed to pause at that moment. Qin Fang and Lei Laohu maintained their conjoined posture, yet they still hadn't separated, leaving the victor unknown.

Lei Laohu's fists landed on Qin Fang's head, while Qin Fang's elbow struck Lei Laohu's face. The night was not clear, and it was hard to tell who hit the other first.

This stalemate, of course, couldn't last forever. Someone would react first, and that person was...

Qin Fang!

Qin Fang's body seemed to suddenly shrink, likely caused by the terrifying damage from Lei Laohu's Explosive Bear Strike. The brutal force, starting from the top of the head, spread instantly throughout his body, and his legs seemingly couldn't withstand such power, causing him to appear much shorter.

"Qin Fang..."

Ning Yumo immediately cried out, her complexion turning deathly pale in an instant, tears uncontrollably streaming down as she couldn't hold back any longer, rushing toward where Qin Fang was.

Cai Qing's face only improved slightly. Although she really hated Qin Fang, it was no problem for her to bully him. But it was a completely different matter when someone else beat him. She was also thinking of rushing over to rescue him. If Lei Laohu attacked again, Qin Fang would not die but would certainly be severely injured.

"Haha, Lord Hu is mighty!"

"Long live Lord Hu!"

"No one is as powerful as Lord Hu..."

On the other side, the gangsters were completely different, immediately letting out a strong shout, their faces filled with excitement and triumph as if it wasn't Lei Laohu who had made the move, but themselves.

However, their cheering stopped abruptly just a few seconds later, their faces filled with shock, their eyes instantly frozen.

Ning Yumo and Cai Qing's movements stiffened instantly because they were horrified to find that Lei Laohu, who should have been the victor, had his massive figure smashed by what seemed like a thousand-pound hammer. He flew backward like a kite with its string cut, traveling five or six meters before crashing heavily to the ground. With a thud, he lay there groaning in pain, the strong man unable to get up.

This scene was beyond everyone's expectations. No one had anticipated such a sudden turn of events.

The gangsters looked at each other in disbelief as if they had witnessed something utterly bizarre. They wanted to go over and check on Lei Laohu but dared not approach Qin Fang's side too closely.

"Qin Fang?"

Ning Yumo and Cai Qing were just as stunned because this twist was too bizarre. In the end, Ning Yumo could only softly call out to Qin Fang.

"Ah, well, I'm fine..."

At this moment, Qin Fang was no longer crouching as before. He straightened his back, moved a bit, and with a smile on his face, he calmly responded, having just heard Ning Yumo's call.

"Really fine? You just now..."

Ning Yumo was clearly still doubtful, although Qin Fang was moving his neck and waist as if he wasn't badly hurt. In contrast, Lei Laohu was lying on the ground without the strength to rise. If not for the rising and falling of his chest, proving he was still alive, one might think he had already been killed.

"I just wanted to see how powerful the Lei Family's Explosive Bear Strike really was... Hehe, it's indeed not to be underestimated!"

Qin Wang spoke somewhat embarrassingly to Ning Yumo, like a child who had done something wrong. His risky move had worried her.

"..."

Yet, such an explanation left both Ning Yumo and Cai Qing speechless.

The Explosive Bear Strike, which is the essence and most powerful skill of the Lei Family Bear Fist, is typically avoided by most people at all costs. But Qin Fang, on the contrary, had actively wanted to test the power of this strike...

"You, oh you..."

Ning Yumo really wanted to scold Qin Fang, but seeing his expression, she held back the words at the tip of her tongue. After all, he was the man she had chosen. To be able to withstand such a fierce attack without any serious injury filled her with pride. It was not time to make him lose face in front of all these people.

Cai Qing also wanted to scold Qin Fang, but she too held back in the end. She was thinking that if Qin Fang could withstand Lei Laohu's Explosive Bear Strike, then when they went to the Lei Family, Qin Fang would be able to take on more fire. This should be considered a good thing for her...

"Hehe... I understand, don't worry, it won't happen again!"

Qin Fang certainly understood Ning Yumo's intentions. He was very touched. If not for Cai Qing watching like a third wheel, he almost wanted to go up and give Ning Yumo a warm hug and a passionate kiss.

But with Lei Laohu still injured on the ground, Qin Fang couldn't possibly ignore him. Otherwise, his visit to the Lei Family might be quite troublesome.

It's said that it is better to settle scores than to tie knots in enmity...

Being able to spar with Lei Laohu, a grandmaster of the Lei Family Bear Fist and well-known in the Northern Martial Arts World, satisfied Qin Fang completely.

Lei Laohu's strength was quite good, ranking him among the top in the Level 5 experts. Although in the actual fight, he was still slightly weaker than Qin Fang, he was still considered very powerful among the younger generation.

If he could continue to spar and exchange moves with such experts, it would also serve as an excellent training for Qin Fang, even if he could no longer defeat such experts.

To improve his strength, Skill Proficiency was a critical aspect, but practical combat experience was also a vital factor. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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