Chapter 52

Watching the monitor, seeing Bai Xiaofei take a hit, Chief Niu appeared very excited, laughing heartily. When he heard Zhao Yichao ask him, he didn't know whether it was because of his joy or for some other reason, but he didn't hide anything and said frankly, "That's right! Aili's Luohan Fist has already reached the level of hidden force. Every move and every technique can achieve the effect of hidden force bursting out!"

A prop assistant, emboldened, asked, "Chief, what is hidden force? Is it the kind of kung fu in novels? Are there also levels like manifest force and transformation force?"

Chief Niu, looking in a good mood, didn't mind who was asking and explained with a smile, "Exactly! Besides hidden force, there are indeed manifest force and transformation force. However, this isn't something exclusive to novels. The concept of the three levels of force has been mentioned throughout history in various martial arts, especially in Xingyi Quan, Xinyi Quan, and Tai Chi Quan!"

Hearing Chief Niu's explanation, Director Zhao Yichao became interested and asked, "Brother Niu, what are the differences between these levels?"

Although Zhao Yichao knew a bit, he didn't understand the underlying principles.

Chief Niu originally didn't want to say too much, but then thought it wasn't a secret, so he said, "At the manifest force level, even someone who hasn't practiced hard can generate the power of an iron palm. If a blue brick is placed on a table and hit with a hand, the top half will shatter while the bottom half remains intact.

When hidden force is used to hit someone, it has a penetrating effect. The outside may look fine, but the inside is already injured. It's like pressing a watermelon; the skin doesn't break, but the inside is completely damaged. Transformation force is even more miraculous, said to directly injure a person's vital energy. However, this level can only be reached by martial arts masters. Looking across the country, there are probably only a few who have reached this level!"

"Wow!"

"Hidden force is so powerful?!"

"Heavens! Xiao Fei took a hit from hidden force and still managed to stand up. How strong is he?"

"Sweat! I thought Xiao Fei was just acting poorly before, but it turns out they were using real kung fu, actually fighting. They even used hidden force! But... is this really good? What if someone gets hurt by accident..."

Understanding the truth, the group's initial surprise and excitement quickly turned into worry. While they didn't fully understand martial arts levels, they could sense the danger. Knowing that Bai Xiaofei was in a difficult situation, everyone in the crew naturally began to worry about him. If the lead actor got seriously injured, their shooting plan would be ruined.

Director Zhao Yichao was especially worried!

He had been afraid that Bai Xiaofei would get hurt, and now seeing that the opponent even used terrifying hidden force, he was almost scared to death!

He hurriedly said to Chief Niu, "Brother Niu, we're filming a movie. A few moves are enough; there's no need to be so serious. Shouldn't we call Aili back? What if something goes wrong..."

Before Chief Niu could speak, Bai Xiaofei's boss, Chen Guang, spoke first.

He patted Zhao Yichao's shoulder and comforted him, "Old Zhao, don't worry! Don't worry, nothing will happen. Look at the monitor; isn't Bai Xiaofei fine? Old Niu just wants to test the limits of this kid. Aili knows his limits, so don't worry!"

Hearing this, Zhao Yichao looked at the monitor and saw that Bai Xiaofei was indeed fine, which relieved him. Although he was still a bit worried, it wasn't as intense as before. He was also very curious about Bai Xiaofei's background. Not only did he easily take down a group of special forces, but he also held his own against a master at the hidden force level!

Thinking about this, Zhao Yichao looked at Chen Guang.

Feeling Zhao Yichao's inquiring gaze, Chen Guang shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "Old Zhao, don't look at me. I didn't know this kid was so freakish!"

With no choice, Zhao Yichao focused his attention back on the monitor.

In the mud pit.

Bai Xiaofei and Aili clashed again.

Aili's Luohan Fist was powerful and yang, typical of northern martial arts, with hard and direct movements. The entire set of techniques was smooth and beautiful, with great power! Moreover, Aili's leg techniques in Luohan Fist were also extremely impressive. Unlike the high-flying kicks of northern leg techniques, Luohan Fist mostly used low kicks, combined with diverse footwork, making them hidden and stable, often catching opponents off guard.

In short, Aili was like a human beast, charging and attacking with great ferocity and bravery!

In contrast, Bai Xiaofei was like an eel, with a flexible and cunning body, always evading Aili's powerful attacks, leaving Aili almost spitting blood in frustration.

Although Aili was at the hidden force level and had strong offensive power, he couldn't even touch Bai Xiaofei's clothes. No matter how much stronger he was, it was useless!

After several attacks, Aili not only failed to hit his opponent but was hit several times himself. Even with his good temperament, he was starting to get annoyed.

"Lu Yuan! What good is dodging and weaving? If you have the guts, fight me head-on!"

"Fine! I'll do as you wish!"

A wicked smile appeared on Bai Xiaofei's lips as he suddenly responded.

After the initial probing, Bai Xiaofei had a good understanding of Aili's situation. Aili's physical strength was strong, but compared to his, there was still a gap. The powerful kick earlier was likely due to some ancient martial arts techniques, such as inch force or bursting force!

As long as he was careful about Aili's "tricks," Bai Xiaofei was confident he wouldn't lose. Besides, dodging and weaving wasn't his style. So, he decided to have a real match with Aili. Aili had ancient martial arts, but Bai Xiaofei also had his own trump cards. Of course, he wouldn't use his abilities, as it wouldn't be a fair fight.

In addition, Bai Xiaofei knew inch punch!

The skill teachers he hired for over 10 million were not just talk; they were all skilled. One of them was a master of Jeet Kune Do.

Although Bai Xiaofei didn't spend much time learning in the real world, he practiced a lot in the Assassin Alliance for over five months. Because his skills were not pure, he didn't try to learn everything but focused on a few extremely powerful techniques, including the inch punch!

The inch punch is the shortest-range and most penetrating punch in Jeet Kune Do. It is simple but has a deep penetration effect, often sending the opponent flying. The inch punch's fame is due to this.

Aili's ancient martial arts were indeed powerful, but the inch punch was also famous. Who was stronger could only be determined by a match!

"Be careful!"

Bai Xiaofei warned, and seeing that Aili didn't attack first, he didn't hesitate and launched a long punch.

"Ha... come on!"

Aili was delighted, laughing and launching a punch to meet Bai Xiaofei. A simple punch, but it contained powerful hidden force.

"Bang!"

As soon as they made contact, Aili felt a tremendous force from the punch, making his arm numb and his muscles tremble. The hidden force he had been building up was almost dispelled, shocking him. He quickly jumped back a few steps to dissipate the force, looking at Bai Xiaofei with a serious expression.

Bai Xiaofei was also not in good shape. The power of hidden force was not something to be taken lightly. However, compared to the previous surprise, this time was much better. With his terrifying inch punch, he managed to counter Aili's hidden force, reducing the impact. Even so, he had to take a few steps back to reduce the shock and prevent injury to his arm muscles!

This match was a draw.

In fact, hidden force and inch punch had many similarities. One was penetrating, the other deep penetration, both focusing on the application of force and seeking penetration and burst. Essentially, hidden force was stronger, as it was a higher level of force application, while the inch punch was just one method of force application.

However, Aili had just entered the hidden force level and hadn't fully mastered its power and techniques, which is why he was evenly matched with Bai Xiaofei's inch punch. If Aili's understanding of hidden force were higher, Bai Xiaofei would have a hard time, and without using his abilities, he would eventually lose.

"Wow? How did Bai Xiaofei suddenly become so strong, able to match Aili's hidden force without falling behind? Did he suddenly understand hidden force in this short time?"

Watching the monitor, Chief Niu and the others were shocked again. Especially Chief Niu and Chen Guang, who knew Aili's strength, and Director Zhao Yichao, who had some understanding of Aili, their perception of Bai Xiaofei's freakish strength was refreshed.

"Luohan Flower Hand!"

"Double Peak Piercing Ears!"

"Reining Horse Punch!"

On the monitor, everyone was on the edge of their seats, while Bai Xiaofei and Aili were fighting intensely, evenly matched.

Bai Xiaofei had the inch punch, and Aili's hidden force was just at the beginner level, slightly stronger than Bai Xiaofei. However, Bai Xiaofei's physical strength was stronger than Aili's. Overall, they were evenly matched. After several rounds, neither could gain the upper hand!

This was the first time Bai Xiaofei had fought so intensely since gaining his strength. Aili was the strongest person he had seen so far! As a master of hidden force in Luohan Fist, Aili's vision and experience were far beyond Bai Xiaofei, who had started training later. At first, Aili found it slightly difficult to counter Bai Xiaofei's inch punch, but he could occasionally hit Bai Xiaofei's weak points.

However, Bai Xiaofei wasn't just a pushover. Although he was inferior in techniques, experience, and vision, his super agility, nearly four times that of a normal person, gave him extreme reaction speed. Whenever Aili found a weak point, Bai Xiaofei quickly found a way to counter it.

As time passed, Bai Xiaofei gradually became familiar with Aili's Luohan Fist techniques and began to simulate and study them in his mind. On the surface, they seemed evenly matched, but in reality, Bai Xiaofei was using Aili to improve his weaknesses, hone his skills, and even learn Aili's Luohan Fist!

After a while.

Bai Xiaofei felt a surge of excitement. The techniques that used to require great effort to block now had quick solutions in his mind. He responded more calmly and gracefully, even occasionally using a few Luohan Fist techniques to counter Aili, making Aili extremely frustrated and calling him a freak!

"Bang!"

After another clash.

Bai Xiaofei's body only swayed slightly before stopping, while Aili had to take a few steps back to stop.

"No more, no more! You're a freak! Your progress is unbelievable. Not only that, but you're also stealing my techniques. There's no point in continuing!"

Aili steadied himself, looking dejected but then smiled, showing his admiration for Bai Xiaofei.

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