Chapter 27: Breaking Limits with Wave Power
Chapter 27: Breaking Limits with Wave Power
Chen Chuan noticed that Coach Gu had maintained his breathing technique without any changes since he stepped onto the stage, indicating a prolonged use of breath control. As a coach, it was highly likely that he possessed martial power, so Chen Chuan needed to be cautious.
Coach Gu bowed in a respectful gesture.
Chen Chuan returned the gesture with a similar fist salute.
After lowering his hand, Coach Gu warned, "Be careful, young man."
As he spoke, he extended his hand, as if parting grass, and then swiftly lunged forward, his head dipping low. His movements were clearly visible, but surprisingly, he appeared right in front of Chen Chuan in an instant. This move didn't resemble the usual Show General Fist style, catching everyone off guard.
Chen Chuan observed that Coach Gu's hands were unpredictable, and his body shifted from left to right, making it difficult to anticipate his target. Chen Chuan could only maintain his stance, ready to adapt to any changes.
Coach Gu's hands shifted from solid to hollow, and suddenly, he took a bow stance, unleashing a straight punch aimed at Chen Chuan's centerline. Chen Chuan sank his center of gravity, using the Piercing Cover Hand technique from Major Free Fighting to counter the attack, a move that combined defense and a counter-attack.
However, to Chen Chuan's surprise, upon contact with Coach Gu's hands, he felt an incredibly powerful force surge from the coach's fist, causing his heels to lift off the ground momentarily.
Chen Chuan realized the danger, and without hesitation, Coach Gu seized the opportunity while Chen Chuan's footing was unstable, executing a spinning back kick mid-air!
Chen Chuan crossed his arms, simultaneously contracting his abdomen, blocking the kick, but the force of the kick sent him flying sideways, ultimately colliding with the restraining rope behind him.
After landing, Coach Gu maintained the side-kick posture for a moment before slowly lowering his foot, and the audience erupted in cheers and applause.
To be honest, it had been a while since they witnessed Coach Gu's serious display of skills. Usually, sparring opponents were knocked down by his veteran fists and kicks within a few moves, leaving no need for Coach Gu's intervention.
Chen Chuan straightened his body with a slight waist movement, despite being kicked back initially. His spirits rose as he sensed the presence of martial power!
He had found the right opponent!
However, he glanced at his "Second Self," noticing a large area of blurring, indicating that a single kick had inflicted significant damage. Based on past experiences, the blurring effect would only last for a minute or so, and the impact of the kick would likely sustain for only forty to fifty seconds.
If he endured a few more strikes, the fight might be over even before it began, and there was a risk of injury. To defeat this opponent, Chen Chuan knew he had to end the fight quickly.
Coach Gu observed Chen Chuan standing tall, his expression unchanged, but his heart was far from calm.
Earlier, Coach Gu had utilized the Wave Power technique, a secret of the Show General Fist style. Those unaware of this technique would feel their limbs go numb and their joints loosen upon impact. As for the subsequent kick, it appeared to simply push Chen Chuan away, but its true purpose was to create a dual impact with the martial power.
Coach Gu had expected Chen Chuan to be rendered helpless after the first strike, but to his surprise, Chen Chuan seemed unaffected. This didn't seem like a typical defense against martial power; instead, it resembled a pure physical resistance.
This was a tricky situation.
Coach Gu wasn't keen on encountering opponents with exceptional physical attributes, as martial power was not only a weapon but also a tool for martial arts cultivation. While it was powerful, excessive use could strain the body.
What's more, Coach Gu now knew about Chen Chuan's martial power and would likely be on guard, making it harder to land a hit. If he couldn't strike his opponent, he'd only be wasting energy.
Coach Gu took a deep breath, exhaling slowly, and his body undulated as he tapped the ground with his front foot, assuming a stance. In that instant, the floor of the ring seemed to sink slightly.
Chen Chuan didn't wait for Coach Gu to approach; instead, he stepped forward, guided by his breath control, closing the distance swiftly.
Coach Gu watched as Chen Chuan quickened his pace, raising his knee as if aiming for his face. Chen Chuan was prepared, slightly lifting his hand while staying ready to change direction. At that moment, Coach Gu abruptly stomped his raised foot, and as his palm landed, the ring floor rippled with waves.
Chen Chuan felt his footing become unstable, and his body experienced a sense of unsteadiness.
The issue with his footing was noticeable to Yan Shixiong, and Coach Gu was no exception. This time, the martial power of the Wave Power technique was directly transmitted to the ground.
As Chen Chuan's body lunged forward, he took quick steps, grabbing Chen Chuan's right elbow with one hand. With a swift turn, he spun behind Chen Chuan, his back almost touching Chen Chuan's chest, setting up for a solid shoulder throw!
Chen Chuan sensed the danger and quickly raised his left hand, pushing against Coach Gu's waist to free his captured right hand. But Coach Gu shifted his center of gravity, using Chen Chuan's pulling force to spin and retreat.
Chen Chuan, taken by surprise, was pushed back a few steps, and both fighters returned to their previous standoff.
These exchanges required instant reactions from both fighters, countering and being countered. It was a close call, as the audience below applauded, expressing their excitement and satisfaction.
Coach Gu was impressed, acknowledging that Chen Chuan's strength and reflexes were beyond what one would expect from someone his age. Chen Chuan had managed to turn the tables on a disadvantageous situation.
Chen Chuan, however, knew his own strengths. He had relied entirely on the enhanced physical attributes of his "Second Self" to avoid being thrown to the ground, where takedown jujitsu would dominate. Not to mention, Coach Gu possessed martial power, making the outcome uncertain even with the "Second Self."
If it was a contest of skill, there was no way he could compete with the other's seasoned experience. So, why bother with fists and feet? He should have gone all out, fully utilizing the advantage of his second self's fearlessness towards damage.
At this moment, it seemed like he had an epiphany. He opened his mouth and said, "I realize I made a mistake."
"What?" Coach Gu was a little puzzled.
Chen Chuan suddenly gathered the various stray thoughts in his mind and smiled. Coach Gu, for some reason, suddenly felt a sense of danger.
A scraping sound came from under Chen Chuan's feet, and he surged forward. At the same time, his second self instantly merged with him, appearing as a double image that swiftly swept across the ring in the eyes of the spectators below.
"This..."
Coach Gu was startled. Such speed! He knew that he couldn't retreat at this moment; otherwise, Chen Chuan might catch up in just a step or two, and he would be at a disadvantage due to an improper stance. He didn't have time to kick, so he pushed forward with a palm strike.
Chen Chuan didn't dodge or evade; instead, he met the attack head-on and extended his arm to block the incoming hand. However, upon contact, he instantly felt a force identical to the one from before surging towards him, indicating that his opponent had timely unleashed his power force.
This time, Chen Chuan flipped his hand, executed a grasp and pull technique, and firmly grabbed Coach Gu's arm, allowing the force to surge into his body without taking a single step back.
Coach Gu's pupils constricted involuntarily.
The next moment, Chen Chuan utilized his strength advantage, pulling Coach Gu's arm outward while sidestepping forward with his own feet. He then struck Coach Gu's chest with a horizontal elbow, using the power of limit-breaking to execute a "Open Door Elbow" from Major Free Fighting!
Coach Gu, seeing the danger, cried out "Hey!" in a critical moment. He didn't dodge but instead pulled the grabbed hand backward, creating a counterforce. He used his hand as a handle and his body as a hammer, channeling his strength to collide his chest with the attack.
The next moment, a dull thud reverberated from the stage, and both men shook simultaneously.
The audience below watched tensely, but the two men maintained their original positions without any further movement.
"That's enough," Coach Gu said calmly, looking at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan nodded.
Both men withdrew their attacks and stood straight, facing each other.
In the 16-19 version, there was a book, a bar, and a look, all without a single mistake!
"Good!"
First, a cheer rose from the audience, followed by a burst of enthusiastic applause.
Chen Chuan bowed to Coach Gu and said sincerely, "Today's training was very fruitful. Thank you, Coach Gu."
He felt a bit regretful that even with his limit-breaking strike, he couldn't defeat Coach Gu. This man was truly formidable.
However, after facing such an opponent, Chen Chuan now had a rough idea of the level of those who possessed power force. He needed to continue his training when he returned.
Coach Gu returned the bow and said with a smile, "You're too kind. Show General Fist Gym welcomes all talented youngsters like you. Feel free to come often."
Chen Chuan's eyes lit up, and he happily replied, "Okay."
As Chen Chuan agreed, Coach Gu's lips twitched slightly.
Chen Chuan stepped down from the ring and was surprised to find that a large crowd had gathered around, filling most of the martial arts club. Upon seeing him, they automatically parted to create a path.
Someone in the crowd waved at him, "Hey, classmate!"
Chen Chuan recognized Liang Tong, his classmate from the neighboring class who had previously given him the martial arts club's information. He smiled and nodded at Liang Tong, then walked straight out of the gym.
After Chen Chuan left, Coach Gu said, "Alright, that's enough. Everyone, go and train well."
The crowd dispersed in twos and threes, still discussing excitedly.
As Coach Gu was about to step down from the stage, Liang Tong rushed up, saying, "Coach Gu, Coach Gu, that classmate of mine seems to have entered Wu Yi University."
Coach Gu glanced at him and said, "Oh." Then he added, "You guys go ahead and look around first." He left Liang Tong, who was still scratching his head in confusion, and returned to his own rest area.
Once he closed the door, the seriousness on his face faded, and he rubbed his chest, grinning. He took off his shirt, revealing his chest, and applied a bottle of medicinal wine, wincing in pain as he did so.
"This kid's punches are really heavy. At least two ribs are broken, no, three..." He was well aware that if he hadn't used the technique of channeling power force at the last moment, not allowing Chen Chuan to fully exert his strength, his internal organs might have suffered damage.
"This punch, it doesn't seem like power force. It's just pure strength with some special techniques added..."
"Ouch! Fortunately, it wasn't power force. If he had that strength and also learned power force, I'd probably be dead by now." He muttered to himself, "Wu Yi University, huh? I wonder how many years he's been studying there. These academy students are indeed formidable... Next time? I suggest you don't come next time."
At this moment, Chen Chuan had reached the outside of the gym, and his second self had almost completely dissipated. In that final clash, he had endured two consecutive power force attacks, and his own limit-breaking attack had also caused some damage. Now, he had less than ten seconds left in his merged state.
Chen Chuan savored the experience of the previous exchange. Coach Gu was indeed worthy of being a coach at the gym, handling the situation with seasoned skill. Chen Chuan thought that he should seek more guidance from him in the future.
The bustling streets were bathed in a golden-red hue under the setting sun, and Chen Chuan exhaled, his steps light and quick as he merged into the bustling crowd...
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