Chapter 49

Azhi personally witnessed Tang Zheng in the tavern, how he used the allure of luxury to deceive those three Lan family servants, and how he got them to take back three broken cups as if they were blood jade cups.

He also personally saw how Tang Zheng set up the traps, step by step, forcing him into a corner, even almost costing him his life!

Now, someone actually told him that this person was a refined and courteous scholar, a teacher!

“Hungry?” Tang Zheng licked his fingers that had just held the sesame cake.

“Who… who’s hungry!” Azhi felt as if he had suddenly been pulled back to the age of Little Bell!

And to make matters worse, Little Bell added, “It’s really delicious!”

Azhi really wanted to find a place to bash his head in.

Tang Zheng put down the empty bag and did some stretching exercises. “Azhi.”

“What?”

“I heard you’ve already challenged all the teachers in Tang Family Fortress?”

“That’s right.” A hint of pride finally appeared on Azhi’s face.

“No, there’s still one left! How about this: neither of us will use star power… If I win, you must respect your teacher and behave properly during your time in Tang Family Fortress. If you win, I’ll let you do one thing.”

“…” Azhi felt something was logically off, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

“Come on!” Tang Zheng didn’t give him time to think, extending his hand, “For fairness, we’ll use the same weapons!”

“Hmph, who’s afraid of who?” Azhi threw one of his dual short swords to Tang Zheng.

Since they couldn’t use star power, whether it was a single-handed sword or a dual-handed sword, they couldn’t release martial techniques.

He didn’t believe that without those traps, Tang Zheng could do anything to him.

Tang Xiaotang extended a few fingers, comparing them several times: “If I win… if you lose… win you… lose me… you… me…” After a full fifteen seconds, she suddenly looked up at Tang Zheng, “Damn!”

Meng Fenghua held Little Bell, smiling silently on the side.

Tang Zixie rubbed his forehead, “We follow him to study every day, and it’s indeed the right choice!”

…

Azhi’s sword was neither light nor heavy, and it felt slightly cool to the touch.

Tang Zheng swung it casually, “A bit long.”

However, this sword of Azhi’s felt even better in hand than the sword-dagger he bought from the Treasure Pavilion, almost seamlessly integrating into combat.

Although he didn’t use star power, the material and intricate engravings showed that the sword’s star power resonance wouldn’t be low!

Tang Zheng extended his hand and gestured for Azhi to begin.

“Hmph!” Azhi didn’t hesitate, thrusting his short sword straight at Tang Zheng.

Clang!

Tang Zheng casually swept his short sword, deflecting Azhi’s initial attack.

As their short swords separated, Azhi’s left hand, not holding the sword, struck Tang Zheng’s chest…

Azhi didn’t hold back!

Although neither could use star power, Azhi’s body had been strengthened by two-star star power. If this palm struck, it would definitely injure his internal organs.

But…

Clap!

Tang Zheng’s left hand had already formed a hand blade!

At the moment Azhi struck with full force, it accurately chopped his wrist.

Tang Zheng didn’t hold back either!

Given the huge difference in their physical strength, if he held back, it would be like tickling for Azhi.

“Ugh…” Azhi quickly retreated two steps, re-evaluating Tang Zheng.

From a young age, he had faced assassination attempts no less than a thousand times. His speed and combat experience were unmatched even by experts on the Starlight Stronger list over thirty years old.

But his full-force attack was countered by the other party, who was caught off guard!

If Tang Zheng were also a two-star martial artist, and that hand blade had been a martial technique…

Azhi took a deep breath, shouted fiercely, and swung his sword with his right hand. Just as he approached Tang Zheng, he suddenly switched the sword to his left hand!

“Ah…” Tang Xiaotang let out a gasp.

The observing instructors also tensed their fingers!

Azhi’s combat experience was evident everywhere. Even with many of Tang Zheng’s temporary requirements, he quickly found his advantage—he was a dual short sword user, and both his hands could wield a sword!

The sudden attack seemed to have hit Tang Zheng’s abdomen…

If Azhi didn’t stop, Tang Zheng would be injured and bleeding!

But at that moment, a clang sounded. Tang Zheng’s short sword, thrown to his left hand, deflected Azhi’s sword over his head. As soon as Azhi’s sword was deflected, Tang Zheng’s knee struck at Azhi’s abdomen.

Azhi was startled, but his steps didn’t stop. Just before Tang Zheng’s knee strike, he quickly spun around, almost circling Tang Zheng’s raised knee. Then, he crouched down, seizing the moment when Tang Zheng’s knee strike was about to land, and swept at his only grounded foot!

Tang Zheng didn’t say much. As soon as Azhi crouched down, his short sword was already vertically in front of Azhi.

“…” Azhi didn’t expect his quick movement to be so accurately captured by Tang Zheng. He could only roll immediately and sweep at Tang Zheng again.

But Tang Zheng didn’t even jump!

The short sword in his hand made a flourish, and Azhi saw a flash of sword light pass by his left leg. He glanced quickly, and in the next instant, when he looked back, Tang Zheng’s foot had somehow moved, and the spot he had swept was now empty air.

Azhi didn’t see clearly!

Before he could react to the missed sweep, Tang Zheng’s short sword had already thrust down hastily. Azhi blocked it hurriedly, but he inwardly cursed…

His footwork was in chaos!

Without using star power, his footwork was already slightly sluggish. Under Tang Zheng’s attacks, it quickly became disordered.

He immediately launched an attack!

If he continued to be forced into a defensive position, his footwork would only become more chaotic.

Only by launching an attack and forcing the opponent back would he have a chance to adjust his footwork…

Seeing his reaction, Tang Zheng nodded, “Not bad.”

Azhi almost exchanged injuries, launching a fierce attack. The short swords clashed, and in a few moments, they had grabbed, struck, and pushed each other several times.

All the Tang Family Fortress disciples standing on the side were deeply impressed!

They never expected that the teacher who had only started learning the Star Attraction Form when he entered Tang Family Fortress would have such profound combat experience…

Azhi’s round of forced attacks didn’t make Tang Zheng hesitate; he injured when he needed to!

As bloodstains appeared, Azhi realized that Tang Zheng wouldn’t back down, and he had to pay more attention to his defense.

But as he fought, he discovered something that made him very frustrated—his round of forced attacks, even with the exchange of injuries, still couldn’t adjust his footwork!

“Could it be…” He finally noticed Tang Zheng’s footwork!

Azhi suddenly understood!

He realized that Tang Zheng had been paying attention to his footwork all along. During his forced attacks, Tang Zheng continuously extended his attacks, making his body posture more and more twisted—Tang Zheng deliberately made his footwork more chaotic. How could he adjust it?

Tang Zheng smiled, lowered his wrist, and thrust his sword at Azhi’s brow…

Thud!

Azhi took a half step back and sat directly on the ground.

In the next moment, Tang Zheng’s short sword stopped less than an inch from his brow.

Tang Zheng smiled at Azhi, “Clang, victory and defeat are common in war. Sir, please start over…”

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