Chapter 206: The First Battle is Coming, a Hidden Crisis
Chapter 206: The First Battle is Coming, a Hidden Crisis
The arena, nestled in the back of the family's hillside, nestled beside a river, was usually a place for the family's children to exchange martial arts skills. Today, the place was packed with family members gathered together, and the atmosphere was even more lively than usual.
The second young master leaped down and landed steadily on the arena. He stood tall and straight, and his tight-fitting clothes made him look even more heroic. He stared at Ren Xiaoyao with a burning gaze, and with a hint of contempt, he said loudly: "Ren Xiaoyao, today I will let you see the power of my Qingyun family!"
The family members around also began to whisper, and most people were still optimistic about the second young master. After all, he had been in the family for many years and had inherited the family's martial arts. His strength was obvious to all.
"Brother Xiaoyao, be careful!" The third young lady was in the stands, her hands clasped tightly together, her heart full of worry.
Ren Xiaoyao smiled at the Third Young Lady, reassuring her. He then turned to look at the Second Young Master across from him, his eyes gradually becoming fiercer. He knew the Second Young Master's strength well and didn't dare to be careless.
"Please teach me!" Ren Xiaoyao clasped his fists, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.
The second young master snorted coldly, and without saying anything, he immediately circulated the inner energy in his body, and a powerful momentum burst out from him. He flashed in front of Ren Xiaoyao in an instant and punched him directly in the face.
Ren Xiaoyao was prepared, dodging the punch by leaning sideways, and at the same time, his five fingers formed into claws, grabbing the Second Young Master's shoulder. The Second Young Master also reacted very quickly, clenching his other hand to meet the blow.
"boom!"
There was a muffled sound, and both of them took a few steps back.
"Good skills!" A hint of surprise flashed in the second young master's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a stronger fighting spirit, "Come again!"
This time, the Second Young Master didn't hold back. He used his family's unique skill, the "Qingyun Palm," to its fullest potential. The palm wind was fierce, attacking Ren Xiaoyao like a violent storm. Ren Xiaoyao didn't dare to take it head-on, and could only dodge and look for opportunities to counterattack...
"The Second Young Master's Qingyun Palm technique has improved again!"
"It seems that there is no suspense in this competition!"
Some of the surrounding family members who supported the Second Young Master began to cheer, while the Great Elder remained expressionless, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking. The butler from another family stood behind him, his eyes gleaming, and it was unknown what he was thinking.
At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao seized the Second Young Master's weakness, and with a flash of his body, he was behind him in an instant. He put his five fingers together like a knife and slashed down fiercely...
"stop!"
The Second Young Master's Qingyun Palm technique was like a raging storm, its shadowy palms cascading down, practically blocking all of Ren Xiaoyao's escape routes. Each palm strike was accompanied by a whistling sound, demonstrating its immense power. Ren Xiaoyao, nimble and agile, dodged the blows at every turn, but never found a chance to strike back.
"Ren Xiaoyao is just relying on his cleverness, how could he possibly be a match for the Second Young Master?"
Some of the family members who supported the Second Young Master began to feel proud, their words filled with contempt for Ren Xiaoyao. They had always been dissatisfied with this "genius" who suddenly appeared, and now that they saw the Second Young Master had the upper hand, they naturally wanted to belittle Ren Xiaoyao to show their vision and position.
In the stands, the Third Miss nervously clutched Xia Lin's hand, her palms brimming with sweat. Although Xia Lin appeared composed, she couldn't help but sweat for Ren Xiaoyao. She knew Ren Xiaoyao's strength and that he had his own plans, but seeing him constantly on the defensive, she couldn't help but feel worried.
"Brother Xiaoyao, you must cheer up..." The third lady prayed silently in her heart. She believed that Ren Xiaoyao would be able to overcome the danger and defeat the powerful enemy.
In the arena, Ren Xiaoyao continued to dodge the Second Young Master's attacks. His sharp eyes carefully observed the Second Young Master's every move, searching for his flaws. He knew that simply dodging wasn't the solution; he had to find an opportunity to strike back.
"Hah!" The second young master seized a flaw in Ren Xiaoyao, and with lightning speed, he rushed over in an instant and slapped Ren Xiaoyao's chest hard with a palm.
"Now!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes flashed. This was the opportunity he had been waiting for. He ducked down, dodging the Second Young Master's fatal blow. At the same time, his five fingers formed claws and grabbed the Second Young Master's shoulder like lightning.
"Stop!" A loud shout exploded above the arena. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the Great Elder had stood up at some point. He stared at the arena with a deep gaze, his lips moving slightly, as if he was saying something to the butler beside him...
The Great Elder's penetrating gaze seemed to see through everything. He stared intently at Ren Xiaoyao, trying to find a flaw in his seemingly panicked defense. He saw every evasive move and every attack from Ren Xiaoyao. The Great Elder wondered inwardly, was this kid truly powerless to fight back, or was he deliberately displaying weakness to conceal his strength?
"Brother Xiaoyao, come on! Defeat him!" The third young lady's clear voice echoed over the arena. She clenched her fists, her eyes full of anticipation and worry.
"Shut up!" The second young master was immediately furious when he heard the third young lady's encouragement. He turned his head abruptly, glared at the third young lady fiercely, and attacked more fiercely. The palm wind was whistling, and every move was fatal, as if he wanted to vent all his anger on Ren Xiaoyao.
Ren Xiaoyao sensed the Second Young Master's wrath, yet his heart remained remarkably calm. He knew the more impatience the Second Young Master displayed, the more vulnerable he would be. While carefully responding, he simultaneously focused his attention on the movements around the arena. Suddenly, a cold and eerie presence aroused his alarm. It was erratic, looming, yet it sent a shiver through his veins. He knew the mysterious man was about to strike.
Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled, and he became even more cautious. While dodging the Second Young Master's attacks, he secretly observed the surrounding situation, trying to locate the mysterious man. However, the aura always followed him like a shadow, making it impossible for him to determine the mysterious man's exact location, which made him even more uneasy.
At this moment, the second young master suddenly sneered, "I found your weakness!"
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