The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 61 - 57 Combined Attack

Chapter 61: Chapter 57 Combined Attack

Guard Ma reminded him, and then said no more.

Martial artists, once they enter a true state of combat, whether they harbor killing intent or not, inherently strive to strike in the most damaging way possible.

For those lacking this instinct, if they ever face a life-or-death crisis, the situation would be quite dire.

Guard Ma took the initiative to strike, executing a clean and decisive Iron Sand Palm, aiming straight for Xu Qing’s face.

The move was broad and expansive, with a crisp force of wind.

This punch was considerably faster than the one during the great battle with Niu Peng.

Xu Qing, although he had achieved Great Success with his Eight Diagram Wandering Palm, did not underestimate his opponent, and from the start of the sparring, he entered the state of "Absolute Focus," significantly enhancing his responsiveness.

He used the Eight Diagrams Body Technique, slipping a step to dodge Guard Ma’s direct palm strike and moved to Guard Ma’s side, with fingers flexing ready to grab at Guard Ma’s waist.

Before the grab took effect, Guard Ma felt his hair stand on end.

Without overthinking, he followed through the momentum of his missed palm strike with a forward roll.

This is the worldly society’s oft-used Donkey Roll; while it may sound unrefined when spoken of, it’s an extremely practical move in actual combat.

Xu Qing missed his grab and, going with the flow, turned and stepped out in an Eight Diagrams Step pattern, as though herding a donkey around a mill.

Due to Xu Qing’s nimble movements, Guard Ma had no opportunity to rise.

But he too had real combat experience.

Taking advantage, he slapped the ground, unleashing the force of his Iron Sand Palm.

With a boom, it sounded like thunder.

The martial arts training ground was covered with compressed yellow earth, but it still could not withstand the force of his Iron Sand Palm, and immediately dust swirled up, yellow sand billowing.

Xu Qing usually carried lime on him, yet had never used it himself but instead learned a lesson from an old hand of the worldly society.

However, in his state of "Absolute Focus," he was hardly disturbed by such an abrupt environmental change. He closed his eyes instinctively, relying on the acute perception provided by Divine Soul, and stepped forward.

This step landed just as Guard Ma was struggling to find an opportunity to rise.

Guard Ma had just gotten to his feet, his waist yet to gather power.

Xu Qing craftily struck out with a palm, hitting right on Guard Ma’s ribcage.

Smack.

Guard Ma instinctively dissipated the force, his body spinning like a top.

Xu Qing continued with another palm strike as he moved forward.

Guard Ma’s body spun out of control.

After five quick strikes from Xu Qing, Guard Ma was dizzy and seeing stars.

It wasn’t until Xu Qing stopped that Guard Ma collapsed on the ground, his face the color of someone close to vomiting.

Had he eaten recently, the beating would likely have resulted in a messy vomit.

At this moment, both Guard Ma and the watching Guard Wang knew that Xu Qing’s offer to take them both on was no bluff. Xu Qing’s martial arts were indeed superior to both of them.

Xu Qing also secretly felt that Guard Ma, after all his years of training and cultivating Bull Demon Strength, was tough-skinned and hard-fleshed. Although he did not use his full force nor release his Bright Strength, Guard Ma’s ability to endure five consecutive strikes proved his capability.

Comparing to Niu Peng’s condition that day, Xu Qing understood that he would have to use his full Bright Strength to break through Niu Peng’s defense.

However, if that fellow fought recklessly, with the intent to perish together, Xu Qing would definitely get hurt.

But he had the Eight Diagrams Body Technique, and when facing such tough, resilient opponents, there was no need for a direct confrontation. Engaging them in a drawn-out struggle and relying on the endurance brought by the Crane Form Skill to wear them down until a fatal flaw was exposed for a lethal strike was the best approach.

Nevertheless, it wasn’t as satisfying as a direct victory.

After a while, the dust settled, and Guard Ma recovered his senses.

Guard Wang spoke, "Mr. Xu, shall I join in as well?"

Seeing Xu Qing’s impressive skills, he couldn’t help but become curious and wanted to know just how profound the abilities of Three Elements Scholar really were?

Xu Qing smiled, "I must trouble you, Big Brother Wang, please both of you come at me."

Guard Ma stood up and joined his senior brother, a hint of embarrassment on his face, but mostly, it was admiration for Xu Qing.

In literature, there is no first place; in martial arts, there is no second. The level of skill in Kung Fu is determined in comparison, with clear outcomes that cannot deceive anyone.

Guard Wang said, "We lay disciples of the Great Zen Temple, before we go down the mountain to make our way in the world, must first get through the Copper Man Alley. My brother and I have practiced Kung Fu together since we were little. When we passed through Copper Man Alley, we realized the Cooperative Attack Skill inherent in it. Furthermore, our martial arts, one punch and one kick, naturally fit together, enhancing our combined strength greatly. Mr. Xu better be careful."

Xu Qing nodded.

That day he had also noticed. When Guard Wang and Guard Ma joined hands, their strength was greater than the sum of their parts.

Moreover, Cooperative Attack Skills are also very common in military tactics, such as the highly renowned Mandarin Duck Formation.

Thus, even if one’s individual martial skills are high, facing a formal military force, it’s impossible to confront them head-on in a brute force manner. In fact, martial arts masters are more suited to special operations, such as assassination missions.

Upon seeing Xu Qing’s response, Guard Wang’s entire demeanor changed instantly, with an aura of murderous intent.

He then took a step forward, launching a kick.

If Xu Qing were the enemy, before this kick, there would have been a gesture of bringing the hands together in salute. When others see him salute, they would definitely lower their guard, and then he would suddenly launch a fierce and rapid kick, leaving no time for reaction.

In reality, the combat skills honed through rigorous training are all aiming to inflict damage.

The idea of pulling punches is something only supreme martial artists who have reached the aesthetic realm would consider.

Of course, Guard Wang had perceived Xu Qing’s strength from the previous encounter and thus set aside his reservations, revealing his true abilities.

Guard Wang’s kick was like the crack of a whip, sharp and clear.

Xu Qing was still in the state of "Absolute Focus".

Eight Diagram Wandering Palm is also a skill that discerns position by listening to the wind.

He "listened" to the force of the wind and his body naturally reacted, dodging the kick as slick as a slippery eel.

However, Guard Wang’s kick was just an appetizer; what followed was Guard Ma’s Iron Sand Palm. He had already recognized that Xu Qing’s martial skills were genuinely superior to his, so this palm strike was unleashed without any reservation. The muscles in the base of his palm twitched fiercely, the palm turning red as if it were a hot iron.

This was a sign of the Qi-Blood reaching its utmost limit.

Furthermore, Guard Wang’s kick was not a single move, but part of the Chain Legs sequence.

Three steps in mid-air, each kick exploding with Strength Force without holding back.

In a one-on-one, such air-bound Chain Legs, when facing a master, could easily be dodged with composure, leaving the attacker to land stiffly and be counterattacked.

But with the two brothers working together, this flaw of the air-bound Chain Legs could be exactly compensated for.

At equal strength levels, the power of Leg Techniques is greater than that of fists and palms.

Xu Qing "heard" the fierce gust of Strength Force and did not confront it head-on, instead retreating three steps backward.

With his retreat, the brothers naturally pressed forward in pursuit.

However, Xu Qing’s movement technique was sophisticated; with the Eight Diagrams Step, he moved as if he were a sly monkey stealthily climbing a tree to steal peaches. Conveniently, there were sandbags hanging in the training field.

He used his Eight Diagram Palm in a timely manner, striking at the sandbags to precisely block the path of the combined attack of the two men.

The brothers instinctively unleashed their Strength Force.

One sandbag after another burst open, instantly filling the air with dust and debris.

Xu Qing used the sound of the wind to pinpoint their positions and moved close to the two men.

The brothers felt the threat and shouted simultaneously, one striking with a palm and the other with a leg.

They launched the Beng Strength move with the character for "collapse," momentarily amplifying their strength force.

Xu Qing, however, was as slippery as an eel; his previous close-in movement was a ruse, pulling back the moment he touched. When the brothers’ Beng Strength was unleashed and their energy momentarily dropped, he suddenly closed in again, landing a palm strike on Guard Ma’s shoulder.

Guard Ma’s body twirled like a spinning top, colliding with Guard Wang.

Guard Wang instinctively dodged, and Xu Qing followed up with an Eight Diagrams Step, sweeping with a leg.

The two legs met in full collision.

To Xu Qing, it felt as if he had kicked an iron post, but since his strike was intentional while Guard Wang was unprepared, Guard Wang furrowed his brow and staggered back several steps, twisting his foot, indicating that his leg was somewhat bruised.

"Mr. Xu, we are defeated," Guard Wang sighed helplessly.

It was as if they’d encountered a monster!

Where could one find someone under fifteen who had trained their martial skills to such a degree?

Xu Qing smiled and said, "Had you brothers harbored a killing intent, I would not have won against you."

Under non-life-or-death conditions, there would be no need for Guard Wang or Guard Ma to warn before acting. They would directly go for lethal sneak attacks, such as poking the eyes, groin kicks, grabbing the belt...

In short, whatever the most ruthless method would be, they would use it to steal and deceive.

Guard Wang nodded slightly, then said, "Mr. Xu, there is something I ought to mention. Your martial arts are indeed quite impressive, but you should still avoid lightly engaging others in competition. After all, should you encounter a true master and fall victim to a sneak attack, you might lose all your future prospects."

He spoke sincerely from the heart.

After all, Xu Qing was a young man, full of vigor and prone to the misuse of martial force. If he really met a master, it would be easy to suffer a great loss.

Xu Qing gave a fist salute: "Thank you for the reminder, big brother Wang. I’m just testing my own skills, as I’ve been training in isolation without knowing my own weight. As for the future, I certainly won’t recklessly seek out contests with others."

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