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In their first probe, neither Qin Fang nor Song Zhan gained any advantage.

Both received a punch from the other, but their injuries were negligible.

After all, it was just a simple probing, neither of them could unleash their full power directly, both preserved necessary backup moves...

Yet, neither could gain the upper hand, both were knocked back instead, unable to display those killer moves. However, they realized that each was indeed a formidable rival.

After probing, Qin Fang and Song Zhan became more cautious. In a situation of equal opponents, advancing recklessly is extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could give the other an opportunity, and a single blow could be lethal.

"Hit, hit, hit hard..."

"Kill that damned Lu Song monkey..."

"Kill that pretty boy..."

The two experts became much more cautious, naturally the scene calmed down as well. Both encircled the ring, walking slowly, neither making a move easily, nor intended to give the other an opportunity to strike.

This calm before the storm made the spectators extremely tense and restless, occasionally someone would shout, mock, or curse...

Some even threw water bottles towards the ring, if not for the steel cage surrounding the ring, Qin Fang and Song Zhan might have been knocked down by those bottles.

Unfortunately, no matter how big the spectators' reactions were, with their level of strength, their minds were very stable and wouldn't show any flaws due to small external disturbances.

Although the two seemed to be keeping a bit of distance, any momentary distraction or lapse in focus could immediately be seized by the opponent...

"Qing Mountain, how strong is that Song Zhan?"

Watching the duel in the ring, Qu Yuancheng, as Qin Fang's cousin, was naturally most concerned about Qin Fang's safety. Yet he couldn't discern anything, only asking the powerful Gao Ming.

"Yes, Qing Mountain, this Song Zhan seems like..."

Not only him, Kong Er was also very nervous. After all, the trouble Qin Fang found himself in was caused by him.

No need to finish the sentence, the meaning was already clear. At least in the earlier probe, Qin Fang didn't gain any advantage despite seeming powerful, showing just how frightening Song Zhan must be.

"Very strong..."

Gao Ming watched the duel between Qin Fang and Song Zhan, his eyebrows furrowed. Although Song Zhan's full strength had yet to be unleashed, it was undeniable that this expert was formidable enough to make even Gao Ming uncertain about facing him.

Late-stage master level cultivation and a heavy bloodthirst on Song Zhan, suggesting his hands have stained with much blood. Such expert is much tougher than those raised in greenhouses.

This much, Gao Ming was very clear. Recalling his battle against Tang Zhan from the Tang Sect, Tang Zhan's strength was akin to Song Zhan, both at the late master level.

Yet Gao Ming triumphed against the odds, defeating Tang Zhan fiercely because Tang Zhan grew up in the Tang Sect, often sparring but never truly engaging in deadly combat.

Gao Ming was different. He pursued the Martial Way obsessively, ignoring other things completely, and during matches he always went all out, even prepared to face death anytime.

Because of this mindset, many experts fell under his hands, some unfortunately dying from severe injuries.

So when facing Tang Zhan, Gao Ming felt no pressure, just went all out to fight, while Tang Zhan couldn't go all out, eventually defeated and fled.

But the scene before him now felt different from Gao Ming's past experience. Qin Fang's hands were stained with much blood, which Gao Ming knew, and Qin Fang intended to walk the black boxing path to refine his killing intent and take that critical step...

However, Song Zhan was also remarkable, with a solidified killing intent. Though it's unclear if he's fought black boxing, his resolute nature and ruthless methods make him an extremely tough opponent...

The most worrisome part is that his strength surpasses Qin Fang by a margin. This being a life-and-death battle, Qin Fang's situation became quite subtle, even Gao Ming couldn't judge it accurately.

"Can Qin Fang win?"

Regarding the boxer's strength, both Kong Er and Qu Yuancheng knew only the basic difference between master-level and non-master-level. Qin Fang was clearly at the master level, having once defeated the Japanese Karate Kyokushin Genichi in one move, a testament to his strength.

Song Zhan's strength was naturally still at the grandmaster level, but from He Zongguan's introduction, he should be considered a relatively experienced grandmaster-level expert.

Such a confrontation between the old and the young makes it really hard to say who will win or lose. At least from the scene, Qin Fang seems to be at a certain disadvantage.

Qin Fang's advantage is youth and good stamina, so naturally his endurance is quite long. But on Song Zhan's side, he is older with more years of martial arts practice, and his combat experience is extremely rich. His cultivation is also deeper. Comparing the two, there were actually faint signs from the very beginning of who might ultimately win.

"Qin Fang... should have a way to handle it!"

Song Qingshan was very worried about Qin Fang in his heart, but he also felt that since Qin Fang took this fight upon himself, he must have some cards to play.

Song Qingshan didn't know exactly what cards Qin Fang had, but there were some things he knew, things he would never forget for the rest of his life.

Even Tang Nan's hidden weapons and poisons, the Tang Sect Twin Marvels, couldn't defeat Qin Fang. Although Song Zhan is fairly powerful, he might not necessarily be stronger than Tang Nan, who had the Twin Marvels.

"Qin Fang has good stamina, long endurance, and fast speed. He just needs to adopt a hit-and-run tactic to prolong this duel, and Song Zhan is likely unable to sustain it..."

Seeing Qu Yuancheng and Kong Er still looking perplexed and even more worried, Song Qingshan explained briefly.

This seemed to be the best way to deal with Song Zhan: relying on agility and superior endurance to exhaust Song Zhan, then defeating him would just be a matter of time.

This is the greatest advantage of young people...

Song Qingshan could see through this, so how could Song Zhan not understand?

From the earlier probing, he could already see that, in terms of strength, he naturally held the advantage. But Qin Fang was much faster than him, and his movements were lightning-quick and extremely precise. His ability to seize opportunities was quite formidable, not a bit inferior to his own as a seasoned grandmaster-level expert.

Thus, his already limited advantages were further reduced. If Qin Fang continued to prolong the fight with a hit-and-run tactic, Song Zhan's stamina would surely not keep up with the young Qin Fang, and failure would be only a matter of time.

On the black boxing stage, especially such a life-and-death stage, there is no such thing as failure, because failure means death... becoming a cold corpse, so whether one fails or not is not so significant,

"Hmph, come on then..."

But after all, Song Zhan is a ruthless person, not easily defeated. In his heart, he resolved fiercely, and his punch force became significantly heavier. Every strike contained hidden power, intending to utilize the temporary advantage to decisively secure victory in this duel.

Bang bang bang~~

Song Zhan, growing fierce, launched a rapid offensive. He did not want to give Qin Fang any chance to delay; he needed to end the fight in the shortest possible time.

The longer the fight dragged on, the more unfavorable it became for him. Naturally, he did not want to be forced to that point.

As Song Zhan unleashed his attack, he nearly exploded with his strongest attack power, striking straightforwardly and ferociously at Qin Fang's vital areas.

Facing such an opponent, Qin Fang dared not relax in the slightest, maintaining a steady mind and responding to each move, optimizing his defense.

Though he couldn't escape Song Zhan's attack range, at least it was impossible for Song Zhan to break through his defense...

Such a violent attack, while as furious as stormy winds and rain, also consumed much more energy than usual attacks. According to Qin Fang's estimate, Song Zhan could last at most five minutes, which would already be quite remarkable stamina.

"Thinking you can trick me? Not that easily..."

As the two exchanged blows, feeling the strong force released from the other's body, Qin Fang remained unafraid. However, he clearly sensed the hidden power in Song Zhan's strikes.

This seemed to be a very advanced hidden power technique, likely unique to a particular cultivation technique.

Such hidden power is very peculiar; during clashes, it enters the opponent's body through contact, disrupting the flow of True Qi within the meridians aggressively.

For martial artists, smooth flow of True Qi and Inner Breath during combat is a crucial guarantee. If not provided in time, at worst, defenses will be broken, and at best, internal energy will reverse, leading to madness...

The insidiousness of this hidden power lies here. Under Song Zhan's violent attacks, Qin Fang had engaged all his cultivation in defense. Once his True Qi was insufficient, he would be in genuine danger.

If Qin Fang's defense had even the smallest flaw, Song Zhan's fierce assault would pour onto that spot completely, making Qin Fang's fate perilous...

Fortunately, when Qin Fang noticed his True Qi fluctuating, he immediately understood Song Zhan's intention. Without changing his expression, he channeled his cultivation, dissolving the hidden power that had entered his body into nothing... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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