Chapter 25

Official Live Stream of Xiaoguo.

"Zhang Qian's trident is already very impressive," Huang Yong pointed at the replay, "He avoids direct confrontations with Gao Chong, relying on his agility to circle around Gao Chong, launching attacks repeatedly!"

In the replay.

Gao Chong's spear moved like a dragon, charging and crashing with terrifying force. However, the trident was incredibly resilient. Even when it touched Gao Chong's spear, the shaft bent, but Zhang Qian used the momentum to turn and thrust the trident even faster! The sharp tip aimed directly at Gao Chong's eyes.

Gao Chong lifted his spear shaft to block the thrust.

"Whoosh." The trident slid off upon contact, slipping away and thrusting again.

One thrust after another!

"But Gao Chong, who once ranked first in the world, is no joke. His spear techniques are also extremely powerful," Qin Yiwén said, "Gao Chong begins to use his 'spear collapse' technique, which relies on instantaneous force! It's much harder to counteract that force."

In the footage, Gao Chong started using the 'spear collapse' technique, applying force instantly every time his spear was about to touch the trident, making it difficult for Zhang Qian to counteract the force perfectly.

After gaining the upper hand, Gao Chong launched a series of attacks, a relentless assault of twelve spear thrusts! No matter how flexible Zhang Qian's trident was, it was eventually breached, and a spear pierced through his chest, ending his life.

"Xu Jingming, the Spear Demon, truly lives up to his name," Huang Yong marveled at the new replay, "Xue, the Blood Axe King, is very strong, and his shield technique is excellent. But once the Spear Demon Xu Jingming erupts, he is almost unstoppable. This spear technique, although it hit the shield, made Xue stagger backward, losing his balance. In a fight, losing balance is very dangerous. Xu Jingming naturally seized the opportunity and launched a frenzied attack, breaking through Xue's defenses and finishing him with an invisible thrust."

"Very terrifying," Qin Yiwén also marveled, "Xue only lost his balance, and Xu Jingming immediately finished him off! Xue is a shield expert who once ranked second in the world, but once he exposed a weakness, he was done."

"His attacks are truly terrifying, continuous and relentless, giving no chance to breathe," Huang Yong said, "Even a casual spear technique is incredibly powerful, and the final invisible thrust! Once used, it's impossible to defend against!"

"The core of the invisible thrust is its speed, so fast that the opponent can't react in time," Qin Yiwén said, "After all, human neural response time has its limits. But we must also pay attention to this spear of Xu Jingming! Why did Xue lose his balance? It was because this spear hit his shield head-on, knocking him off balance."

Qin Yiwén pointed to the 'Mountain Breaker' technique Xu Jingming used.

"Worldwide, there are very few who can make Xue lose his balance with a spear technique. In the past thirty years, there have been only a handful," Qin Yiwén marveled, "No wonder he is recognized as one of the top ten spear techniques in history."

"Being in the top ten doesn't mean he's the tenth. It means... he is one of the strongest in the world," Huang Yong smiled, "Xu Jingming's shield technique is very strong, but his spear technique is even more terrifying."

"This match is getting interesting," Qin Yiwén said expectantly.

"This god-level match now has only two god-level experts left in the town: Gao Chong and Xu Jingming! Both have shown their strength. Gao Chong killed Wu Sai and Zhang Qian in a two-on-one fight. Xu Jingming severely injured the female warrior Sun Yuting and then killed Xue in a one-on-one fight," the host Liu Xin exclaimed, "It's a clash of titans, truly exciting. Who do you think will win?"

"I still favor Gao Chong," Qin Yiwén said, "After all, he earned his world-first title through actual combat, and his strength is undeniable. Moreover, he wears heavy armor, which Xu Jingming's spear can't penetrate. He must aim for Gao Chong's head. But Gao Chong... can attack Xu Jingming's entire body. Light armor can't withstand a spear thrust!"

"In terms of escaping, Xu Jingming, wearing light armor, can run faster. But this is a one-on-one fight, and Gao Chong has the advantage," Qin Yiwén confirmed.

"I differ from you; I favor Xu Jingming," Huang Yong said, "I've been in the national team, so I've had more contact with Xu Jingming! He was only 20 when he entered the World Martial Arts Competition. How many can reach the highest stage at 20? He made it out of the group stage and reached the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, his leg was broken by a shield."

"After his leg was broken, he didn't give up. Five years later, he returned, stronger than ever, and became one of the world's top eight," Huang Yong said, "Actually, everyone knows that at the highest level, the gap between the best is very small! The difference between the world's top eight and the world's first is not that great. At that time, Xu Jingming reached the world's eighth place with an injured leg. How strong would he be without the injury? We'll see now."

Huang Yong smiled, "He has always been underestimated by the general public, but within the industry, he is recognized as one of the top ten spear techniques in history, while Gao Chong's spear technique is not in the top ten!"

"Coach Huang, I believe that to win a world-first title, one needs all-around abilities, not just being in the top ten spear techniques," Qin Yiwén said, "Under the threat of the archer, he had the upper hand against Wu Sai and Zhang Qian. I have full confidence in Gao Chong's strength."

...

While the two commentators debated, the comment section was flooded with numerous comments.

"Is Xu Jingming that strong? Can he kill the world's second in a one-on-one fight?"

"I was wrong, you don't need to change your title to Shield Demon; you're still the Spear Demon! Your spear technique is even more formidable."

"Xu Jingming only fought one-on-one, but Gao Chong fought two-on-one and killed them both."

"Gao Chong has won the world-first title! That's a real achievement."

"Gao Chong is invincible!"

"Gao Chong is much stronger physically than Xu Jingming!"

"Xu Jingming can kill the world's second, so he can kill the world's first."

"Xu Jingming is also much cooler!"

The number of comments and donations was increasing.

During the time when Gao Chong killed two and Xu Jingming killed Xue, their donation amounts both climbed to the top two.

Gao Chong's donations reached over 9 million, and Xu Jingming's reached over 8 million.

"Is Xu Jingming this strong?" Cheng Zihao watched the match and the changing donation amounts, frowning.

...

"Jingming, come on, come on!" In the stands, Xu's mother cheered excitedly. After practicing the Evolution Technique, her hair had turned completely black, and her wrinkles had disappeared, making her look like she was in her thirties, much younger. She cheered for Xu Jingming with boundless energy.

"You used to cheer for me like that back then," Xu Hong looked at his wife.

"You should also fight in a god-level match," Xu's mother smiled.

"I lack some experience with cold weapons," Xu Hong shook his head, "Like the boxing champion Wu Sai, with decades of boxing experience, suddenly using dual shields. Even though it's the most suitable weapon for him, he can't compare to those who have been practicing weapon combat for years. I need to practice more."

"Just say you haven't reached the god level yet, can't you?" Xu's mother teased.

"Almost, almost," Xu Hong said, after all, he was the head of the Bajiquan School in Mingyue City, and he needed to save face.

"Uncle, does Jingming have a chance against Gao Chong?" Li Miaomiao asked.

Xu's grandfather said, "At their level, you only know after they fight."

Xu Hong smiled, "Whoever wins, this match will be a great learning experience for them. With hundreds of millions of viewers watching a one-on-one life-and-death battle, they will push their limits. After the match, they can review and reflect, which will greatly benefit them."

"Learn from mistakes to improve," Li Chen'an also said.

Li Miaomiao watched the match intently.

******

In the town, the rain gradually intensified.

"An opponent who once ranked first in the world." Xu Jingming's heart burned with passion. For the goal of becoming the world's first, he had fought for many years. He eventually retired due to injuries.

But being the world's first was his dream!

"One-on-one, to the death." Xu Jingming's eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

"Ha ha ha, in your team, Wu Sai has almost no weapon experience! Zhang Qian never participated in the World Martial Arts Competition, so his combat experience is lacking. Only you, Xu Jingming! Only you can勉强 be considered a worthy opponent." Gao Chong's eyes were bloodshot, his entire body's blood surging, "But in this battle, you are still destined to lose."

"Destined to lose?" Xu Jingming looked at him coldly, "You'll soon know why the World Martial Arts Federation ranks my spear technique among the top ten in history, while yours is not."

"The essence of combat is strength and speed!" Gao Chong was enraged.

As he spoke, Gao Chong stepped forward and charged!

Wearing a 300-kilogram heavy armor and wielding a long spear, the towering Gao Chong, like a giant bear, charged forward, causing the cracked stone ground to tremble with each step. The ground cracked under his feet, and in just a few steps, he charged at Xu Jingming like a high-speed steel tank.

"Charge." Xu Jingming didn't dodge but charged forward as well. In just two steps, his speed surpassed Gao Chong's.

After all, the lightweight armor he wore was much lighter, and the "Heavenly Python Evolution Technique" had an advantage in speed and agility over the "Giant Bear Evolution Technique." Combined with the Bajiquan he had practiced since childhood, which excelled in instantaneous bursts, Xu Jingming's charge was clearly faster.

As they closed the distance in an instant.

Xu Jingming, following the momentum of his charge, instantly swung his spear forward, the swing resembling an axe blade chopping at the enemy.

Gao Chong grinned, like a giant bear holding a long spear, and suddenly thrust upward.

One swung the spear, the other thrust the spear! Both were hard and direct, neither backing down!

"Bang!"

The two spears collided, the sound echoing like an explosion.