Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 632: We’ll see the truth in 1 hour (contents of the leisure new book).

The young man's brow raised slightly, "Alright!"

It's not that Xiao Qiang wanted to stir up trouble or seek attention; he had been diligently practicing for two years. Each time he sparred with Duan Nantian, he was easily defeated, leaving him with no true understanding of his martial arts level. Now, having the good fortune to encounter a fellow martial artist, he was eager to put his skills to the test against this youth.

The young man immediately turned around and said, "The recruitment is about done. Let's head back to the club."

"Yes, President!" the crowd responded.

"Did I hear that wrong? This guy actually wants to challenge our president; that's way too overconfident," one member of the Martial Arts Club scoffed.

"Heh, these days you'll find all sorts, thinking they're famous after learning some superficial moves."

"Why would the president agree to a match? I could beat ten of those like him!" commented a skinny, bespectacled boy, looking like a bamboo pole.

Xiao Qiang, with keen ears, overheard the discussion in the Martial Arts Club but remained unaffected, walking silently.

After arriving at the Martial Arts Club, Xiao Qiang and the club president stepped into the practice field and took their positions. The entire practice area of the Martial Arts Club was an open courtyard with grass underfoot, perfect for martial arts practice, as falls wouldn't hurt too much.

Xiao Qiang was the first to clasp his fists loudly and declared, "Cangzhou, Hidden Sect Baji, Xiao Qiang."

This was what Duan Nantian advised Xiao Qiang to say whenever he needed to report his affiliations: Cangzhou Hidden Sect Baji. Xiao Qiang wondered why he couldn't say Body Sect. Duan Nantian awkwardly explained, "The Body Sect is too ancient; nobody knows about it anymore." Xiao Qiang realized.

The so-called Hidden Sect Baji refers to those who have learned Baji Fist but belong to no sect, known as loose cultivators.

The young man clasped his fists and said, "Dragon Tiger Sect, Liu Yangqing."

Upon hearing Liu Yangqing's words, Xiao Qiang stood with feet neither too close nor too far apart, adopting the Baji Starting Position.

Observing Xiao Qiang's stance, a serious look flashed in Liu Yangqing's eyes—this was an expert!

Liu Yangqing's left hand formed a palm, slightly bent, while his right hand formed a palm resting on the left elbow, his left foot stepping back half a step, knees slightly bent.

Slowly, the two approached each other, crossing hands. Xiao Qiang moved first; Baji advocates for close, hard strikes and tactics. He directly attacked Liu Yangqing, with both hands crisscrossed in Baji, mastering the essence of the three among the six major openings: top, support, and raise.

The six major openings in Baji include "top, embrace, support, raise, swing, entwine." The boxing manual describes them: "One strike to top, elbows flip and turn; two strike to embrace, elbows close to rush. Raise and swing, practicing single lift; smooth body, waist turns entwine. Turn and top, upright in the hall, unleash divine fists to transmit."

Liu Yangqing began to channel the power of the Dragon Roar Palm, making his palms slightly red, meeting Xiao Qiang's fists head-on. Upon contact, Liu Yangqing's expression subtly changed; Xiao Qiang's strength was abnormal. Generally, a peak Ming Jin martial artist with body fully trained into Whole Power could exert a maximum force of about one and a half tons, whereas Xiao Qiang's casual probing strike carried almost a ton of force.

Moreover, Liu Yangqing was a postnatal late-stage martial artist of the Qi Cultivation lineage, entirely relying on inner Qi for support.

Their hands, fists, and feet flew, creating a gust that made the air hum. Xiao Qiang moved freely, following his punch's direction and his heart's intent. At the late stage of Ming Jin, possessing such prowess is due to the exquisite mastery of Vajra Indestructible Body and Body Gate Three Techniques, two complementary body refinement methods.

His hands moved like meteors, eyes like lightning, body like a roaming dragon, legs like arrows, with moves opening and closing greatly, striking hard and maneuvering strong, moving like a taut bow and exploding like thunder with a constant "hum-ha" chant.

Liu Yangqing's face turned red, staying silent. Qi Cultivation lineage relies on internal Qi practice; were he to shout and cry like Xiao Qiang, he'd have already lost Qi numerous times.

Moreover, Xiao Qiang could freely control his body muscles, guiding power skillfully, converging into a group or dispersing into strands. Power, or Jin, is the ability to transmit entire body strength to a punch, kick, or even fingertip.

The Body Refining lineage relies on the use of body power. Xiao Qiang's power usage had truly reached mastery. Many martial artists of the Body Refining lineage could concentrate their whole body's force into fists and legs but lacked the ability for nuanced adjustments. The cultivation technique of the Body Sect gave Xiao Qiang great advantages, showcasing the benefits of having a sect— a master to dispel doubts and supreme cultivation techniques!

Each time Liu Yangqing found a flaw in Xiao Qiang and struck, Xiao Qiang countered with a slight muscle twitch, causing Liu Yangqing's attacks to slide off as if his whole body were oiled, frustrating Liu Yangqing.

Still, Liu Yangqing was no pushover; his hands and body moved as one, springing like rabbits and swooping like falcons. After taking a hit from Xiao Qiang initially, he realized that he couldn't just meet attack with attack. Each time Xiao Qiang launched an assault, Liu Yangqing would deflect it, shifting the assault to another angle. When forced to meet the strike head-on, Liu Yangqing would brace himself, retreating as if oiled to disperse Xiao Qiang's power, so Xiao Qiang would have to step forward with each move.

From an observer's perspective, Xiao Qiang seemed like a bull, charging clumsily, while Liu Yangqing's movements resembled a gracefully dancing gentleman with a folding fan. But Xiao Qiang paid no mind to such impressions; life taught him practicality far surpasses flashy appearance.

After launching a punch, Xiao Qiang saw Liu Yangqing slip away with the flow. Before Liu Yangqing adjusted his posture, 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Baji Mountain Lean," in tandem with Body Gate Three Techniques' "Demon Bull Moving Mountain," surged forth, resembling an actual demon bull with each step creating small grass divots—echoing the phrase, "Mad bull amazes with tiger-bear strength, stamping like thunder rushing like wind." Liu Yangqing's complexion changed, deeply inhaling, arms spinning, "Dragon Roar," Liu Yangqing shouted internally.

With Qi circulating through his body, using Qi power, Liu Yangqing forcibly stabilized himself, unleashing the Dragon Roar palm that seemed to carry dragon echoes at his sides. The two strikes collided with thunderous impact. Xiao Qiang stood firm, seemingly unfazed, while Liu Yangqing grunted, flipping back until he managed to stand.

Watching the unaffected Xiao Qiang, Liu Yangqing felt extremely vexed; where did this expert youth emerge from, with such thick skin and muscle? Moreover, he seemed naturally blessed with divine power, immensely strong.

Before Liu Yangqing could speak, Xiao Qiang gripped the earth with his toes, infusing power into his legs visibly growing in muscle before explosively charging forward. With Xiao Qiang's rapid approach, Liu Yangqing had just opened his mouth but was forced to confront him.

Throughout the battle, Xiao Qiang's maneuvering grew increasingly adept, putting Liu Yangqing through a tough challenge, particularly since Liu Yangqing couldn't speak, or else he'd lose his Qi if hit by Xiao Qiang and find no solace in his plight.