Chapter 74

Fang Yu, clad in a heavy black armor, saw Xu Jingming rush out. His eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he suddenly released the city-breaking halberd. As the halberd began to fall, Fang Yu instantly drew two short halberds from his back and fiercely threw them forward!

The two short halberds tore through the air, each breaking the sound barrier, like two shells, hurtling towards Xu Jingming. After throwing them, Fang Yu immediately grabbed the city-breaking halberd and charged at Xu Jingming again.

"Thrown weapons?" Xu Jingming had personally witnessed the previous match where Fang Yu had thrown two short halberds at close range, injuring Zhou Yi, and ultimately finishing him off in a close combat.

Having seen the power of Fang Yu's thrown short halberds, Xu Jingming was well-prepared.

His weapon, a shield, was the most suitable for defense.

"Bang! Bang!"

The two shields merely blocked slightly in front of him, and the two terrifying impacts struck the shields one after another. The short halberds then fell to the side, leaving dents on the shields.

After blocking the two short halberds, the distance between Xu Jingming and Fang Yu had narrowed to ten meters.

At such a distance, it was too close for experts like them.

"Die!" Fang Yu roared, his voice like a thunderclap, which might have stunned those with weaker nerves. Accompanying the roar, the city-breaking halberd in Fang Yu's hand whistled as it swung towards Xu Jingming!

The city-breaking halberd, about 3.2 meters long, was violent and fierce, striking down with terrifying force!

"Come on." Xu Jingming's eyes turned slightly red, and his figure burst into action. Ignoring the furious strike of the opponent's weapon, he charged directly at the opponent's body.

Holding two shields, he charged forward!

The left shield blocked the furious strike of the city-breaking halberd! The right shield struck Fang Yu's body.

The distance was too close!

The city-breaking halberd in Fang Yu's hand just struck Xu Jingming's left shield. Although the shield was pushed down by the impact, it also deflected the force. Xu Jingming's right shield then collided with Fang Yu's face.

A gust of blood rushed to Fang Yu's face, and with the shield in front of him, he could only slightly raise his arms holding the city-breaking halberd to try to block the impact.

"Bang!" The shield's impact was like a mountain collapsing. Fortunately, his arms deflected the force, and Fang Yu, clad in heavy armor, was only pushed back two steps.

While retreating, Xu Jingming's right shield surged upward, striking Fang Yu's face!

Eight Extremes, Heaven-Piercing Cannon!

Fang Yu instinctively raised his arms, and the shield collided with his arms, making him feel that his arms, protected by armor, were numb and out of control.

As the upward strike was blocked by his arms, Xu Jingming's right shield then swung downward!

Eight Extremes, Mountain-Cleaving Slash!

"Bang."

This time there was no block, and it struck Fang Yu's chest.

Even with the 800-kilogram heavy armor, Fang Yu was struck so hard that his body partially sank into the ground, up to his knees. The impact of the shield striking down made Fang Yu's chest constrict, and he felt a sweetness in his throat, but he swallowed the blood back down.

"Ah!!!"

At the moment he was struck and sank into the ground, Fang Yu's face twisted in a fierce roar, and he swung the city-breaking halberd with all his might, the power clearly much greater than before.

Xu Jingming immediately blocked with his shield.

Bang!

This collision made Xu Jingming's face change slightly, and he was pushed back three steps.

"Such strong power, even stronger than the initial burst." Xu Jingming noticed that the initial power of the city-breaking halberd wasn't as great, "Did he hide his true strength at the beginning? Did he not use all his power?"

"This Xu Jingming." Fang Yu's face was distorted as he stared at Xu Jingming, "I can't let him get close! His Eight Extremes are deeply ingrained, one move after another, almost killing me! I must use my advantage and overpower him with strength!"

"My Tiger Evolution Method has a 103% compatibility, and my strength far exceeds the normal range. I didn't want to overpower with strength, but normal strength can't hold back Xu Jingming. I must go all out!" Fang Yu held his breath.

The close combat just now truly frightened Fang Yu.

Xu Jingming's two shields were like a tiger's two large paws! One paw blocked, and the other struck. Then came an upper grab and a downward strike! After a few moves, he was almost overwhelmed.

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In the stands.

"Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger!" Liu Hai watched this scene, amazed, "What a Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger! When attacking, it's like a fierce tiger climbing a mountain, one claw after another! It's a series of moves. In fact, most Eight Extremes experts focus on one move. Because if they can't master one move, practicing a series of moves would be even worse."

Liu Hai knew very well that those who could truly master the Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger could be counted on one hand, each a true master of Eight Extremes.

Like Xu Jingming, what seemed to be a series of moves—Eight Extremes, Heaven-Piercing Cannon, Mountain-Cleaving Slash—was actually the essence of the Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger. The Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger doesn't have a fixed sequence of moves but emphasizes adaptability. The opponent's moves determine the corresponding changes, just like a tiger climbing a mountain, not caring whether it uses the left paw, right paw, or both paws together.

"His shield technique has truly become Eight Extremes shield technique." Liu Hai sighed, "I think Tai Chi shield technique is invincible, but clearly, in my disciple's hands... Eight Extremes shield technique is more suitable."

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"Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger, why can't I use it so skillfully?" Xu Hong's eyes were moist with excitement, "I always thought the Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger was too complex, so I focused only on the Tiger Pounce! But seeing my son perform this move, the Hard Climb of the Fierce Tiger in the hands of a true expert is indeed fierce. One move after another... That Fang Yu is also very strong, managing to force my son back."

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Even the experts were amazed, and Fang Yu was flustered. The countless ordinary spectators were stunned.

Xu Jingming's series of moves were too impressive, fast as lightning. First, he blocked the two city-breaking halberds! Then he charged in close, and they didn't even see it clearly. They only felt a series of fierce strikes, and Fang Yu was pushed into the ground. It was only through the frantic swinging of the city-breaking halberd that Fang Yu managed to force Xu Jingming back.

"Isn't a shield used for defense? How can Xu Jingming's shield technique be so strong?"

"This is an offensive shield! Too fierce, I felt like a large fierce tiger charging out and striking with its claws."

"Why is he called the Spear Demon Xu Jingming? He should be called the Shield Demon!"

"The shield clearly suits Xu Jingming more. It's wonderful in his hands, both offensive and defensive! Defense is easy, and offense is fierce, what a perfect weapon... Xu Jingming, use the shield from now on."

"Attack and defense combined, the shield is indeed a great weapon. I'll practice it when I get back."

Countless spectators were boiling with excitement.

Such shield technique was truly pleasing to the eye.

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Fang Yu, clad in heavy armor, and Xu Jingming charged at each other again, engaging in fierce combat.

Because his compatibility reached 103%, Fang Yu felt that using all his strength would be too unfair, but now he couldn't afford to hold back. He unleashed all his strength, fully displaying his capabilities, and Xu Jingming felt the pressure.

"Bang, bang." The shield is a weapon very suitable for defense and deflecting force. Even with Xu Jingming's knowledge of Tai Chi deflecting techniques, he still found it difficult to block and deflect the force.

"How much strength does this Fang Yu have? How can his burst be so fierce?" Xu Jingming was amazed.

In the previous match, when he saw Fang Yu throw the two short halberds at about 400 meters per second, Xu Jingming was already shocked by his strength! Even though the short halberds only weighed a few pounds, such speed was still incredible. At that time, he felt that Fang Yu must be very strong.

But... this is too much!

"With 103% compatibility of the Tiger Evolution Method, Fang Yu's body is much stronger." In the stands, Director Zhou also watched this scene. One force can overcome ten skills! The advantage of the body gives a significant edge in combat. Fang Yu's strength, speed, and agility were all superior.

"Fang Yu has fully unleashed his strength. Even if his combat skills are slightly inferior, his physical advantage still allows him to win." Elder Liu Jianfeng, who had also arrived in the stands, knew very well how talented Fang Yu was.

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"I admire your strength, but you are going to lose!" Fang Yu swung the 3.2-meter-long city-breaking halberd, each strike cutting through the air with a sharp whistle, repeatedly attacking Xu Jingming.

Xu Jingming tried to get close, but the power of the city-breaking halberd was too strong, forcing him to retreat and dodge.

It felt like he was caught in a huge whirlpool, with each strike of the city-breaking halberd like a current, continuously attacking Xu Jingming.

After suppressing Xu Jingming, Fang Yu could fully display the subtleties of his halberd technique.

"Bang, bang, bang." Xu Jingming's two shields blocked while he tried to break free from the whirlpool, attempting to get close to Fang Yu. If he could get close, he would have the advantage.

Striking, thrusting, pulling, cutting...

The city-breaking halberd applied various forces to the shields, continuously threatening him and making him feel more and more constrained.

"How many times can you defend in a disadvantageous position? One mistake, and you lose." Fang Yu tried his best to use his halberd technique, aiming to break through the shield, which made his halberd technique even more refined.

Human potential is released under extreme pressure.

"My footwork is too