Chapter 191: 【114】Three Defeats
"I've always heard that your country is the great pinnacle of martial arts, and that the Kung Fu here is world-renowned—Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li...
But I've always believed it's just performing martial arts. They might be considered Kung Fu stars but are far from being real killer martial artists,
This is my first time participating in the martial arts exchange between our countries. In the previous sessions, our people won very easily. I always thought there were no real masters left on this land of yours,
But unexpectedly, unexpectedly... Wudang actually found someone like you."
The man walked up to Wang Longhu and spoke in a hoarse, deep voice.
Interestingly, these martial artists from their country attending the exchange meeting all knew how to speak Chinese.
This man was the mysterious martial artist from their country that even Three Lakes didn't recognize, observing coldly from the sidelines.
This man was different from the other martial artists from the exchange team; his gaze was too arrogant, as if he saw everyone else as ants crawling on the ground.
And he, himself, was a god towering above.
Those who carry such gazes are either ignorant and arrogant fools or truly capable masters.
And someone coming with the martial arts exchange team is rarely the former.
"You seem stronger than that previous guy," Wang Longhu said calmly.
During the journey to Wudang, Wang Longhu had already trained his limbs and torso to reach the level of dark force penetrating meridians, leaving only his groin and head untrained.
One could say that Wang Longhu's strength was enough to stand proudly at the peak among common folk; unless a Huajin Grandmaster appeared, no one could subdue him.
After all, apart from dark force, Wang Longhu's strength, physique, and spirit had all been raised to a very high level.
These martial arts exchange meetings inevitably send out their masters to ensure victory, and this arrogant man before him, if Wang Longhu guessed correctly, should be the most formidable among them.
After all, having already easily defeated two from their side, the fact that someone still dared to step up means they are indeed a master.
"Are you talking about Mishang? To be honest, he is not qualified to be compared with me, or rather, a warrior like me shouldn't need to attend such exchange meetings."
The man pulled off his clothes in a single motion and tossed them casually, landing several meters away.
Although this was just a simple motion, it made Wang Longhu a bit more attentive. This man's hand strength was significant, not typical of an ordinary martial artist.
One should know that while a Ming Jin expert can exert a force of around a thousand pounds, that's when exerted with full power, extremely exhausting.
A Ming Jin expert might feel fatigued after using ten or so moves with full strength.
However, after mastering dark force, their control over strength became more refined.
"This guy, he's reached dark force," Wang Longhu thought to himself.
However, he was not intimidated, as even among dark force experts, there were differences in levels, and Wang Longhu's personal status placed him among the top tier of dark force experts.
Without reaching Huajin, they couldn't threaten him.
"Pleased to meet you, my name is Ohta Ichiro, heir of the Ancient Martial Treasure House lineage," said the man earnestly, placing his fists in a starting stance.
Witnessing Wang Longhu crush two of his companions, Ohta Ichiro still had the trust to battle him.
This immediately drew the attention of the entire field. Everyone from the martial arts exchange team on their side appeared excited, seemingly believing that this person could help them regain their face.
On the sidelines, Three Lakes remarked, "This guy is new this year, even Meichuan Jishou and Mishang Tenun were defeated, yet he still dares to fight. What's he thinking?"
Changfeng responded, "This man is a master, likely the strongest in this martial arts exchange team. The Treasure House lineage... do they have that in their Ancient Martial Arts? I've never heard of it."
"This thing is nearly extinct, naturally you haven't heard of it. The Treasure House lineage was a spear technique originated by Monk Yinying Zenn in the late Muromachi era. Later, in the modern era, these successors transformed it into boxing, turning into Treasure Flow Boxing, though not famous, its power is substantial."
Celestial Martial Arts master eagerly explained the martial arts path of Ohta Ichiro.
"From spear to boxing, that's something, but even Meichuan Jishou and Mishang Tenun were no match for Wang Longhu in a single move. Even if this guy is stronger, he probably can't withstand ten moves under Wang Longhu's hands," Three Lakes confidently smiled.
"Why are you so excited about others' strength? Train hard yourself and bring glory to Wudang, that's what you should do. Stop talking and learn well." Celestial Martial Arts master struck Three Lakes on the head in an annoyed but instructive manner.
Three Lakes immediately fell silent, sheepishly holding his head.
"Wang Longhu." Upon hearing the other's introduction, Wang Longhu paused briefly and, reciprocating the courtesy, stated his name.
However, he did not mention his lineage, first because he wasn't originally from Wudang, merely a temporarily dispatched support. Secondly, Wang Longhu's learning was rather eclectic, with expertise in Baji Fist and Xingyi Boxing, yet no connection with Wudang martial arts, thus it would be prone to criticism if mentioned.
In martial artist duels, there was no need for a referee to shout "three, two, one, begin."
It all depended on both sides assuming stances, deciding who attacks or defends, based on themselves.