Yang Xiong and Tang San walked out, standing about six meters apart, ready to begin their first Soul Duel.
Tang San said, "Yang Xiong, you need to be careful. Although your combat strength is excellent, my Blue Silver Grass is much faster than before."
Yang Xiong smiled, "Actually, I've always wanted to fight you and see how much that Third Soul Ring has improved you."
Both of them had a certain degree of apprehension towards the other. Tang San was, after all, a Soul Elder, a whole major realm higher than Yang Xiong, and his combat strength was outstanding. He could defeat Dai Mubai, whose physical fitness was significantly stronger than his, and Dai Mubai had the amplification of a Beast Martial Soul.
But Yang Xiong's excellent combat ability also surprised many people. He had competed in Soul Duels against Ning Rongrong and Oscar, and could simultaneously fight two top Soul Greatmasters without even using Soul Skills.
As the match began, both displayed their Martial Souls and Soul Rings. A silver phantom instantly appeared around Yang Xiong's entire body.
Countless strands of Blue Silver Grass shot out from Tang San, rapidly lunging towards Yang Xiong. It seemed much faster than when he was a Soul Greatmaster.
But Yang Xiong was incredibly fast. He leaped away instantly, and his original position was immediately surrounded by Blue Silver Grass.
Yang Xiong ran swiftly, his body extremely agile and his speed incredibly fast. Although the Blue Silver Grass was elusive, it couldn't catch up to Yang Xiong in terms of speed.
Yang Xiong skillfully avoided the pursuit of the Blue Silver Grass and gradually approached Tang San. Just as Yu Xiaogang had said, control-type Soul Masters could have a certain advantage in the early stages, especially with their long-range attack advantage, but the premise was to restrict the enemy; otherwise, it was just a waste of soul power.
Tang San seemed to understand that his Blue Silver Grass couldn't match Yang Xiong's speed. He himself also moved at an extremely fast pace, his figure approaching Yang Xiong like a ghost. This was his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track footwork.
Seeing Tang San approach, a smile appeared on Yang Xiong's lips. If Tang San's soul power was deep enough, using Blue Silver Grass for long-range attacks could indeed trap and kill the enemy, and what Yang Xiong lacked was long-range attack capability.
Even though Tang San's Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track was extremely fast, Yang Xiong's speed was not inferior at all. The two quickly engaged in close combat.
Their fists and hands collided directly, and both retreated several meters. In terms of strength and physical fitness, Yang Xiong was clearly stronger.
But Tang San was more mysterious and unpredictable. His hands were like white jade, appearing incredibly hard.
Tang Sect techniques were indeed like a cheat in the early stages for Soul Masters, as there were no similar techniques in the Douluo world, especially for ordinary Soul Masters who lacked Self-Created Soul Skills.
Tang San was also extremely surprised. He had struck Yang Xiong with a palm just now, but after his Mystic Jade Hand touched Yang Xiong, Yang Xiong's fist was harder than he had imagined, and even the strength was much greater than he had thought.
In just an instant, the two quickly exchanged blows. The original Soul Duel competition turned into a simple exchange of punches and kicks.
If Tang San was mysterious and unpredictable, then Yang Xiong was open and direct, somewhat like the contrast between Hua Country martial arts and Sanda on Earth. Compared to Tang San's systematic martial arts foundation from the wuxia world, Yang Xiong had not been exposed to martial arts and appeared more simple and brutal.
After the two exchanged blows several times, Yang Xiong, who had been using punches and kicks, suddenly clawed at Tang San with his five fingers like sharp talons. Even though Tang San's reaction speed was extremely fast, his right hand, which was like white jade, was caught in that instant.
But Tang San's Mystic Jade Hand was much harder than Yang Xiong had imagined. Only five faint scratch marks appeared. But even so, Tang San was equally surprised. His Mystic Jade Hand had never encountered any enemy of the same level who could damage it.
Just as Yang Xiong continuously used several attacks resembling dragon claws, he suddenly felt his center of gravity become a little unstable, as if he were grabbing cotton. His hands involuntarily shifted, especially since Tang San's hands actually formed a pulling force like a vortex. Before Yang Xiong could react, his entire body began to tilt, and Tang San was incredibly fast, taking the opportunity to kick him.
Yang Xiong took a kick to the abdomen from Tang San head-on and was sent flying several meters. This should be Tang San's Crane Control Capturing Dragon, which has the effect of using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds.
But with Yang Xiong's current physical fitness, this kind of ordinary attack had no effect on him at all. In just an instant, he flipped over like a hawk and charged towards Tang San again.
At this moment, Tang San's reaction speed was extremely fast. Countless strands of Blue Silver Grass flew out, as if to wrap around Yang Xiong.
But Yang Xiong faced the Blue Silver Grass without fear. His right hand was like a hand blade, especially since his entire right palm had turned silver, appearing as sharp as a real knife. He chopped with all his might, directly splitting the Blue Silver Grass that was crashing towards him.
Although Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was extremely fast, its toughness was ultimately insufficient. Even Tang San himself was surprised. Yang Xiong's hand blade looked somewhat like a sharp Tool Martial Soul, which was simply unimaginable.
Before Tang San could react, Yang Xiong approached again. However, Tang San's reaction speed was extremely fast, and his pair of Mystic Jade Hands quickly met Yang Xiong's attack.
After the two fought continuously for several minutes, Yang Xiong was hit multiple times by Tang San, but even though Tang San himself was full of strength, he couldn't cause any damage to Yang Xiong.
The surrounding crowd was also strange. How did the battle between two Soul Masters feel like a battle between ordinary people, with more physical collisions?
Especially Yu Xiaogang's face was extremely grim. He hadn't expected Tang San to not utilize his Blue Silver Grass, but instead rely more on his physical conditioning and combat skills in the fight, completely unlike a control-type Soul Master.
Crane Control Capturing Dragon truly lived up to its reputation as the pinnacle of Tang Sect techniques, and also the peak of using borrowed strength to counter force and softness to overcome hardness. Even though Yang Xiong had also diligently trained his physical combat skills, he was still far inferior in comparison. It even seemed like he couldn't fully exert his strength.
After Yang Xiong attacked countless times, he saw one claw strike towards Tang San, only for it to feel like hitting cotton again.
But this time, Yang Xiong was prepared. His hands instantly came together like palms. His originally fierce attack paused for a moment, and his hands became extremely slow, moving like a circle.
Tang San had originally intended to use Crane Control Capturing Dragon to borrow strength and counter force, but Yang Xiong's attack completely exceeded his imagination. It felt as if he himself was caught in a vortex.
Even when Tang San attacked Yang Xiong with his full Mystic Jade Hand, it felt somewhat like striking a ball of cotton, as if the opponent had also mastered Crane Control Capturing Dragon.
Before he could react, his entire hand seemed to be sucked in, completely deflecting involuntarily. And at this moment, although Yang Xiong's speed was extremely slow, his hands, moving like a circle, actually circled around and pushed forward. Although it looked light and airy, Tang San was directly sent flying. This was the first time Tang San had been sent flying.
This was precisely the Tai Chi Push Hands that Yang Xiong used. Compared to the subtlety of Crane Control Capturing Dragon, Tai Chi Push Hands was more like a culmination of Tai Chi. Yang Xiong had practiced it on Earth, and it could be said that everyone who practiced Tai Chi knew Tai Chi Push Hands.
At this moment, Tang San's face was extremely grim. He had always been very confident in the Tang Sect's ultimate techniques, especially Crane Control Capturing Dragon. Even when facing opponents stronger than him, he could defeat them, relying precisely on the Tang Sect's ultimate techniques.
Although Tang San took a hit from Tai Chi Push Hands, he was extremely determined. He would get up where he fell. He quickly attacked Yang Xiong again.
At this moment, Tang San's figure was like a ghost. It seemed he was using Mystic Jade Hand, Crane Control Capturing Dragon, and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track all at once. Yang Xiong stood still like a mountain, his fists, palms, and claws constantly changing to meet Tang San's attacks.
At this moment, the two of them didn't look like they were in a Soul Duel, but rather a martial arts competition from a wuxia world.
Especially Tang San's continuous use of Crane Control Capturing Dragon, he was clearly trying to prove that being hit just now was an accident, and that he was definitely much stronger than Yang Xiong in combat skills.
Although Yang Xiong's Tai Chi seemed extremely rudimentary, he also had strong physical conditioning as his foundation. In terms of physical endurance, he was quite a bit stronger than Tang San.
After the two sides fought countless times, Yang Xiong was clearly sent flying more often than Tang San, but he could also occasionally send Tang San flying with Tai Chi.
This battle between the two sides didn't resemble a normal clash between Soul Masters; it was more like a battle of physical strength and endurance.
After nearly ten minutes, a trace of sweat began to appear on Tang San's forehead, but Yang Xiong showed no reaction. Clearly, in terms of physical strength, Yang Xiong was much stronger than Tang San.
At this moment, Tang San also seemed to understand that if the two sides continued to wear each other down like this, they would completely fall into Yang Xiong's rhythm, and it would likely be difficult to determine a winner. Even if it came down to the end, he would probably be the one to collapse from exhaustion.
Especially since Yang Xiong's physical conditioning was even stronger than Tang San had imagined. Even after being hit repeatedly, there was no sign of injury. One had to know that he hadn't held back with either his Mystic Jade Hand or other techniques.
Tang San felt that Yang Xiong's Tai Chi Push Hands was clearly more rudimentary than his own Crane Control Capturing Dragon, and even his mastery wasn't proficient enough, yet he couldn't gain any advantage. Moreover, he felt that Yang Xiong seemed to be getting more and more skilled, and it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to win through technique.
If Tang San was surprised, Yang Xiong, on the other hand, felt much more relaxed. He had always cultivated alone and didn't know the limits of his combat skills. Fighting against a combat expert like Tang San at this moment didn't feel like a battle, but rather a form of training.
Especially as the battle deepened, Yang Xiong's mastery of Tai Chi became more and more proficient, and he even began to gradually understand the principles of Tai Chi.
Tai Chi emphasizes using softness to overcome hardness, and also emphasizes responding to all changes with no change. Although it doesn't seem to have strong combat power, or even much fierceness, the process of its operation seems to contain some profound truth. It not only includes yin and yang and hardness and softness, but also the changes between movement and stillness.
Especially with the deepening understanding of Tai Chi, the soul power throughout his body seemed to circulate involuntarily. His Yin-Yang Meditation Method seemed to begin to spread, gradually extending from his original body and head to his limbs, and even gradually integrating into every cell.
Especially after using Tai Chi multiple times, the soul power throughout his body seemed to gradually merge into a whole. It was no longer a simple cycle, but more like yin and yang following each other, naturally formed.
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