novelraw Chapter 0044 – Duel
Chapter 0044 – Duel
Cheng Zhenjie said, "But now they've come knocking on our door. Even if we beg for mercy and don't fight, will they really let us go?"
Cheng Shaoqing was taken aback. Yes, judging by Yue Feishan's tone earlier, he had no intention of letting Jiang Feng off the hook. She knew a bit about Yue Feishan's character—he was vengeful and would never let things slide.
This was going to be troublesome.
Cheng Shaoqing suddenly became very worried. If Jiang Feng couldn't take the college entrance examination because of this, it would completely ruin his chances.
Although his chances of success in the exam weren't great, it was still better than nothing.
If something really happened this time, it would be the end.
But persuasion wouldn’t work, begging wouldn’t work either, so what should they do?
Just as Cheng Shaoqing was feeling utterly distressed, Jiang Feng spoke up, "Cheng Zhenjie, you protect Cheng Shaoqing. I'll handle this alone."
"Alright, don't worry," Cheng Zhenjie agreed.
Jiang Feng looked at the classmates who were watching the commotion and said, "I hope everyone here won't spread today's incident around the school or let it reach the ears of the school authorities. Today, I'll have a match with the head of Qiangsheng Martial Arts Academy. Consider it a show for everyone."
The classmates nodded without hesitation.
They couldn't be bothered with such matters anyway, at most they would discuss it privately.
As Jiang Feng said, they were getting a good show today, so they should keep it a secret.
There's a saying: "Don't bite the hand that feeds you."
Watching a show for free was fine; not spreading it around was acceptable.
Jiang Feng nodded slightly to Cheng Shaoqing, signaling her to rest assured.
At this point, there was no use in Cheng Shaoqing insisting further, so she nodded in response and stopped pressing.
Jiang Feng also turned to face Yue Feishan, assuming a stance.
Jiang Feng's stance was simple yet elegant.
One hand slightly extended forward, the other behind his back, exuding an air of hidden strength.
"Come on, let me see if Qiangsheng Martial Arts Academy really deserves to be called the best in Meilong City," Jiang Feng said calmly.
"Hmph, still spouting nonsense at this point," Yue Feishan snorted coldly. "Watch this."
"Double Palm Move Mountains!"
Yue Feishan used the same move, Double Palm Move Mountains, intending to show Jiang Feng its true power.
Wang Badan had lost using this move, so Yue Feishan wanted to win it back with the same move.
When Yue Feishan executed the move, its power was several times stronger than Wang Badan's, with more force and a grander display, truly showcasing martial skill.
Jiang Feng narrowed his eyes and threw a punch.
The two clashed instantly.
Bang!
Palm and fist collided, producing a sound of flesh meeting flesh.
Then they quickly separated, neither harmed.
Yue Feishan's expression changed, looking at Jiang Feng in shock, waves of astonishment surging in his heart.
Because in that brief exchange, he had already felt Jiang Feng's strength—it was truly formidable.
Wang Badan had told him Jiang Feng was strong, but he hadn't believed it, thinking it was just an excuse for Wang Badan's failure.
Now it seemed Wang Badan hadn't lied; Jiang Feng indeed had some skills.
But Yue Feishan wasn't afraid; he quickly recovered from his shock.
He thought Jiang Feng might be a young master from some prominent family, who had learned a few self-defense moves.
The brief confrontation left Jiang Feng unscathed, surprising the onlooking students.
From what they knew, Jiang Feng shouldn't know any martial arts, so how could he now be able to hold his own against Yue Feishan? It was truly astonishing.
"Does Jiang Feng know martial arts?" someone whispered.
"I don't know, I've never seen him this strong."
"I remember during PE class, Jiang Feng couldn't even clear the high jump, he was so weak. How did he suddenly become so strong?"
"It's strange, really strange."
"Strange things keep happening to Jiang Feng, we'll get used to it."
"Yeah, just watch, no need to worry about it."
"Right, it's none of our business anyway."
After whispering among themselves, they fell silent.
Those who had said Jiang Feng was weak were now thoroughly embarrassed.
Jiang Feng's astonishing performance made them hesitant to say he was weak again, even leaving them a bit confused.
Jiang Feng had been a frail guy before, how did he suddenly become so strong?
This was something they couldn't figure out no matter how much they thought about it.
Yue Feishan stared at Jiang Feng and said in a deep voice, "Not bad, kid. Worthy of my attention. But I want to know, which family do you belong to?"
"Heh, I'm not from any family, just an ordinary high school student," Jiang Feng replied with a faint smile.
"Actually, you're not bad either, but your skills are still lacking. No wonder your disciple Wang Badan had so many flaws in his moves—the problem lies with you, his master, because your flaws are quite obvious too."
"By the way, as the head of Qiangsheng Martial Arts Academy, if this is all you've got, it's really disappointing."
Jiang Feng couldn't help but taunt.
"How arrogant! Don't think that knowing a few moves means you can challenge me. I was just warming up, giving you an appetizer. My real skills haven't come out yet," Yue Feishan said angrily.
"Alright, go ahead and show them. I'm right here," Jiang Feng smiled.
"Hmph, take this!"
This time, Yue Feishan was truly angry. A high school student dared to speak so arrogantly; if he didn't show his true skills, he would be a laughingstock.
"One Punch Universe!"
Yue Feishan threw a punch, and the punch shadows overlapped, like an illusion.
The fist, under an invisible layer of energy, expanded, crashing towards Jiang Feng like a falling mountain.
Jiang Feng's eyes widened, exclaiming, "What a powerful move."
This move was worthy of Yue Feishan's reputation.
It turned out Yue Feishan wasn't just a name; he indeed had real skills.
Just this move alone had surpassed ordinary martial arts.
Before Jiang Feng could think further, Yue Feishan's fist was already in front of him.
Jiang Feng quickly retreated, twisting his neck to narrowly dodge the blow.
But Yue Feishan wouldn't stop there. Missing the first punch, he followed with a sweeping strike.
The punch wind brushed past Jiang Feng's ear, causing a sharp pain.
Jiang Feng was shocked; he had underestimated Yue Feishan.
At this critical moment, Jiang Feng's right hand struck out, intercepting Yue Feishan's fist with lightning speed.
Then Jiang Feng sidestepped and retreated, completely evading Yue Feishan's attack range.
Yue Feishan didn't continue attacking.
Fortunately, Jiang Feng blocked in time; otherwise, he would have been dazed by the blow.
Even so, Jiang Feng's palm was numb, and his fingers ached terribly.
Jiang Feng shook his hand slightly, his view of Yue Feishan changed.
This Yue Feishan was not just an ordinary martial arts school head.
Because Yue Feishan's move "One Punch Universe" was not an ordinary technique.
But it wasn't some incomplete martial skill either. If Jiang Feng guessed correctly, it was a form of national martial arts.
Over time, domestic martial arts, training techniques, and other skills merged into what is known as national martial arts.
Gradually, this formed a unique existence, the national martial arts family.
These people didn't understand cultivation; they focused on physical training, like flexibility and strength, aiming to unleash the body's potential for formidable combat power.
National martial arts families and martial artist families coexisted, each with their own merits.
It's said that those who train in national martial arts to a certain level can also develop internal energy, but once formed, this energy is more fierce than that of martial artists, not inferior in any way.
"Are you from a national martial arts family?" Jiang Feng suddenly asked.
Yue Feishan didn't answer, looking at Jiang Feng in astonishment.
Because Jiang Feng's strength had greatly exceeded his expectations.
His "One Punch Universe" wasn't his strongest move or full power, but Jiang Feng had still managed to block it, indicating it wasn't a fluke.
At this moment, Yue Feishan was convinced Jiang Feng was not an ordinary person.
As for Jiang Feng's question, Yue Feishan was surprised Jiang Feng could recognize his background at a glance. Indeed, he came from a national martial arts family, specifically the renowned Yue family.
He was the adopted son of the current head of the Yue family.
Though only an adopted son, he was still part of the Yue family and had learned some of its martial arts essence.
The Yue family was one of the few national martial arts families, with deep roots and great influence. Its members were all elites, incredibly powerful.
Many had even joined secret military units, serving the country.
Such a powerful entity was not to be trifled with.
"I ask you, who are you really? You seem to be a martial artist?" Yue Feishan asked without answering, posing another question to Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng just smiled and didn't answer, instead asking, "So, do you still want to continue?"
Yue Feishan gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, of course, but not now."
"What do you mean?" Jiang Feng didn't understand.
"I want to challenge you to a duel. Do you dare to accept?" Yue Feishan sneered.
A duel!
This was a popular method of combat in martial arts schools. If someone issued a challenge, it could be accepted or declined.
But refusing meant admitting defeat, leading to ridicule and losing standing in the martial arts community.
"Wow, this is big. Yue Feishan is challenging Jiang Feng to a duel."
"Rare indeed. It's been a long time since something like this happened in Meilong City. A martial arts school head challenging a high school student is unheard of."
"Yes, this is a first in Meilong City. Let's see if Jiang Feng dares to accept."
"I bet he won't."
"I don't think so. Jiang Feng seems to have some skills. He might accept."
"If he does, we'll have another good show."
"Yes, I hope Jiang Feng accepts."
"If he does, I'll definitely go watch."
"Me too."
"Same here."
"…"
Everyone was very interested in Yue Feishan's sudden challenge to Jiang Feng. They were just spectators, not worried about the consequences.
Jiang Feng smiled faintly and said, "Alright, I accept your challenge. Set the time and place, and I'll be there."
Jiang Feng accepted so casually!