Unrivaled Soldier in the City

Chapter 412 412: 412

"Lin Kuang, make your move and let me witness your strength," Pei Yuandong said with a smile.

"I'm not one to initiate attacks. Besides, you're the guest, so please, go first," Lin Kuang replied with a smile, looking as relaxed as if he were facing an ordinary person.

Pei Yuandong grinned slightly. "Alright, it would be rude to refuse. Here I come!"

As he spoke, the smile vanished from his face, and his gaze sharpened instantly, like an eagle that had spotted its prey. The next moment, Pei Yuandong pushed off with his feet. The lawn beneath him remained pristine, yet he had already shot forward at incredible speed.

Witnessing this, Lin Kuang's expression changed abruptly. "Incredible agility! What a light movement technique!" he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Pei Yuandong's movement didn't rely on brute strength to increase his speed. Instead, he used a clever Force that made him as light as a swallow and astonishingly fast—something Lin Kuang couldn't do. Lin Kuang had to admit that in terms of movement technique, he was outmatched and nowhere near as agile as Pei Yuandong. Of course, while he wasn't as agile as Pei Yuandong, Lin Kuang's own speed was nothing to scoff at.

With a burst of power from his legs, Lin Kuang shot forward as well, leaving two deep footprints in the ground.

At this, Pei Yuandong laughed. "Your speed isn't bad either; you just haven't learned to use that kind of Force yet."

Despite his words, Pei Yuandong was inwardly surprised by Lin Kuang's speed. To achieve such velocity without any refined technique spoke volumes about how formidable his raw strength was.

"It doesn't matter. I can still defeat you," Lin Kuang said with a smile.

Pei Yuandong was momentarily stunned before bursting into laughter. "Really? I like your confidence, but we'll see about that. First, try taking one of my punches!"

As he spoke, he threw a punch. The sheer power of the strike seemed to create a vacuum around his fist; it was incredibly potent. Sensing the strength in the blow, Lin Kuang's gaze hardened. The next moment, the True Qi in his body circulated as he threw a punch of his own, and their fists collided violently.

BANG!

A dull sound echoed as their bodies trembled from the impact. They were both sent flying backward, retreating five or six steps before coming to a stop.

Now, their eyes were locked on each other, a faint, confident smile on both of their faces.

"Not bad, Lin Kuang. You're worthy of being my opponent," Pei Yuandong said with a grin, shaking his slightly aching fist.

Lin Kuang also smiled faintly. "You're not bad either, the strongest opponent I've ever faced. However, you are no match for me."

His tone was calm, yet brimming with powerful confidence.

This time, Pei Yuandong didn't argue. He simply smiled serenely and said, "We'll only know after we fight. Come on, Lin Kuang!"

With that, Pei Yuandong attacked again. Pushing his swallow-like movement technique to its limit, he moved with incredible speed and appeared before Lin Kuang in an instant. Simultaneously, he thrust a palm straight at Lin Kuang's face.

In response, Lin Kuang's body trembled slightly as his palms began to dance. He deployed his Chaotic Tai Chi, instantly redirecting Pei Yuandong's palm strike to the side. Then, with a sweep of his hands, he unleashed a repelling Force, blasting Pei Yuandong back.

Sensing the nature of the Kung Fu Lin Kuang had used, Pei Yuandong's expression shifted. "Is that Tai Chi? It doesn't quite look like it. What kind of Kung Fu is this?" he asked with a frown, now standing three meters away.

"This is Tai Chi," Lin Kuang stated calmly. "However, it's a version I came to understand on my own. I call it Chaotic Tai Chi."

Hearing this, Pei Yuandong's body trembled slightly as he blurted out, "You created this Kung Fu yourself?"

Lin Kuang nodded. "You could say that. It was adapted from Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan, so I suppose it counts as my own creation."

Pei Yuandong's pupils filled with disbelief at the answer. He knew better than anyone how difficult it was to create one's own techniques. It was true that once an Ancient Warrior reached a certain Realm, they could create their own style, as only self-created techniques were truly a perfect fit for an individual. However, creating your own Kung Fu required more than just talent; it demanded immense strength, a deep understanding of martial arts, and even a bit of luck.

Yet here was Lin Kuang, who was clearly several years younger than him, and he had already created such a powerful technique. It was a testament to how extraordinary he truly was.

"Whew… Lin Kuang, it seems I underestimated you. You're very strong, far stronger than I anticipated," Pei Yuandong said, taking a deep breath. "However, I will not lose. This victory will be mine!"

As he spoke, strong confidence rekindled in his eyes. He charged at Lin Kuang again, his hands dancing so fast they transformed into a sky-full of palm shadows that enveloped his opponent.

Lin Kuang, however, remained calm, and his movements even seemed remarkably slow in comparison. Yet, these slow movements managed to block Pei Yuandong's barrage of palm shadows completely. No matter how fiercely Pei Yuandong attacked, Lin Kuang's motions remained elegant and fluid, putting his tremendous defensive prowess on full display. After all, Tai Chi is a discipline that combines offense and defense, with counter-attacking from a defensive posture being its core principle.

Seeing his assault completely nullified, Pei Yuandong's calm expression finally broke, replaced by a hint of urgency.

Whew, I got a little anxious. I was almost pulled into his rhythm. I need to stick to my own tempo, or I'm bound to lose!

The realization struck him in an instant, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. That had been a close call. As a martial arts expert, he knew that if he had truly fallen into Lin Kuang's tempo, breaking free would have been incredibly difficult, if not impossible. Fortunately, he had snapped out of it in a split second. Otherwise, the situation would have become perilous.

Lin Kuang was also a little surprised when he saw Pei Yuandong recover. He had been moving entirely at his own pace. The slow, deliberate movements of Tai Chi could be infuriating to an opponent, and Lin Kuang had intended to use his Chaotic Tai Chi to lure Pei Yuandong into his rhythm. Once his opponent was caught in his tempo, Lin Kuang had several ways to defeat him.

However, Pei Yuandong hadn't fallen for the trap, which Lin Kuang found to be a bit of a pity.

With that thought, Lin Kuang remained silent. This time, he stopped defending and launched an offensive of his own, using Chaotic Tai Chi to attack Pei Yuandong.

Seeing Lin Kuang finally go on the attack, Pei Yuandong inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, he really had no idea how to break through that defense, which had been as impenetrable as a tortoise shell.