Chapter 1898: He Realized

Fan Xiaofeng felt as if he were dreaming at that moment.

Xiao Xu was stronger than him, but only slightly. Yet now, he had not only easily defeated Yan Yixiao, but he had even thrown out all the members of the law enforcement team who came to investigate. How unbelievably formidable was that?

"Don't just stand there, someone's blocking our way!"After walking a short distance behind Xiao Xu, Fan Xiaofeng heard his voice and quickly looked up, seeing two young men obstructing their path.

"I won't intervene. Try what I just told you!" Zhang Xuan said calmly.

"Yes!" Knowing this was a good opportunity to hone his skills, Fan Xiaofeng gritted his teeth and charged forward.

In his previous fight with the leading young man, Xiao Xu had given him many pointers, helping him gain numerous insights into combat. Applying them now, he found himself surprisingly adept.

Before long, the two young men blocking their way were eliminated.

"Fighting this way truly doubles my combat power..." Fan Xiaofeng was overwhelmed with excitement as he looked at his own handiwork.In the past, he could barely contend with one opponent, let alone two, but now he had easily defeated them. Looking at Fan Xiaoxu again, his feeling was no longer admiration, but pure reverence.

"Actual combat is the fastest way to improve. Although this elimination round has its flaws, it ignites a person's desire to fight, making those who pass the assessment stronger and more confident! It teaches them not to flee from problems, but to confront them!" Zhang Xuan said, knowing that this descendant of the Fan family had gained new insights from the battles.

This type of elimination was highly dependent on luck. Encountering a true powerhouse could lead to early elimination. The survivors might not necessarily be the strongest among the two thousand-plus participants, but... what did it matter? Being able to persevere would significantly boost one's confidence. Those who truly made it into the top hundred would undoubtedly find their future cultivation progressing much faster. With similar talent, a strong mindset, confidence, and a certain degree of opportunity could allow a person to go much further.

"Mhm!" After successively defeating several opponents of similar strength, Fan Xiaofeng became significantly more confident than before.

Previously, upon seeing an opponent, his primary thought was how to escape and save his life. Now, he mostly thought about... how to eliminate the opponent.

"Offense is the best defense!" Seeing that he understood, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly.

As expected of a genius from the Hundred Schools of Thought, his comprehension ability far surpassed that of the famous teachers he had previously taught. Of course, compared to Zheng Yang and others, he still had a long way to go.

While guiding Fan Xiaofeng, Zhang Xuan also searched for Fan Xiaoxing. Knowing through his spiritual sense that Fan Xiaoxing was safe, Zhang Xuan wasn't in such a hurry.

As they continued, everyone they encountered was eliminated. With increasingly frequent battles, Fan Xiaofeng's combat power grew stronger and stronger, and he became even more confident.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the dense forest where Fan Xiaoxing was hiding.

At this moment, Fan Xiaoxing had run out of his previous luck and was discovered by several family disciples. Although these individuals were, in terms of personal cultivation, slightly weaker than him, their combined strength was something he could no longer resist. His face was anxious, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

Just as he was about to give up, he caught a glimpse of Fan Xiaoxu and Fan Xiaofeng approaching, and his eyes immediately lit up.

He had expected them to rush over and help him block his attackers, but instead, they stopped at the edge of the forest. Fan Xiaoxu pointed and said, "See? In a fight, one poorly executed move can often put you at a disadvantage everywhere!"

"Yes, he's certainly doing very poorly!" Fan Xiaofeng nodded. Previously, he and Fan Xiaoxing were evenly matched in cultivation, yet in just half an hour, Fan Xiaoxing had become this weak.

"What move would you use if you were him?" Zhang Xuan looked over. This was both a test and a form of training for Fan Xiaofeng.

"I'd use the third form of Shallow Water Fist, combined with the Spirit Leaf Movement Technique!" Fan Xiaofeng replied without hesitation.

"Shallow Water Fist, like catching fish in shallow water, requires an extremely thorough understanding of the enemy's situation to be foolproof. But... if you've seen their moves, they've also seen yours. The Spirit Leaf Movement Technique is too cumbersome and thus unsuitable!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"I was only thinking about countering their attacks and forgot the flaws of Shallow Water Fist. In that case, the Spirit Leaf Movement Technique isn't good. Pairing it with Azure Wave Palm should be much better. Roughly... I could take out two opponents within seven moves, and the remaining two would probably take five moves!" After calculating, Fan Xiaofeng continued.

"Mhm!" Zhang Xuan nodded. Through this period of instruction and practical combat, Fan Xiaofeng had indeed made significant progress, learning to apply what he learned so quickly.

As they conversed, Fan Xiaoxing, not far away, was on the verge of tears. Shallow Water Fist, Spirit Leaf Movement Technique, what the heck are you talking about... Can we talk about this later? Can't you see I'm about to be beaten to death?!

*Thud, thud!* Full of frustration, he was hit twice more in the eye, leaving his face bruised.

He thought the two of them would surely come to help, but instead, he heard their conversation resume. "Though this punch to the face might cause temporary blindness or dizziness, the head is a primary defensive area and incredibly quick to dodge. It won't cause true injury. If it were you, where would you aim?"

"I think you should attack the calf. That punch just now was powerful; if it hit the leg, their movement speed would immediately drop significantly. Even if it missed, it would distract the opponent, making it easier to sneak attack the jade token on their chest!"

"Exactly. This isn't a life-or-death battle; it's an elimination. The jade token is the most crucial thing..."

*Thud, thud!* Two more large lumps appeared on Fan Xiaoxing's face, his mouth full of blood.

"What about this punch?"

"Though this punch wasn't perfectly suitable, it was well-executed, leaving the opponent dazed. If it were me, I'd hit the mouth, then follow through with a kick to the groin. This way, the opponent wouldn't be able to defend both top and bottom, and the jade token would also become vulnerable!"

"Following through with a kick is a good move, but you forgot that your true qi isn't strong enough to flow through that quickly, especially with the cultivation technique you practice. If you force an attack, your breathing will be disrupted, which would give your opponent an opportunity!"

"Uh... yes, then what should I do?"

"Think about it carefully!"

"How about I attack the jade token with my left hand?"

"Of course not! Attacking the jade token with your left hand only has a thirty percent success rate, and you might even get ambushed!" Zhang Xuan said, displeased. He had just praised the guy, thinking he was a fast learner, and now this... What kind of person was this?! Could he not pay a little more attention?

"Then what should I do?" After proposing two more combat methods, both rejected, Fan Xiaofeng looked a bit dazed.

"What else can you do?" Zhang Xuan, frustrated, said, "Keep punching him in the face! Once you gain the upper hand, as long as you keep hitting, the opponent will lose the initiative and remain on the defensive..."

*Thud, thud, thud!* As soon as he finished speaking, Fan Xiaoxing's face, off to the side, took several more punches.

"See, he's understood!" Zhang Xuan nodded.Fan Xiaoxing burst into tears.