At this moment, it wasn't just the audience below who felt moved. Ou Feng, standing on the stage, was deeply touched by what he saw.
Everyone knew that under these circumstances, if Tang Geng hadn't retracted his move, Ou Feng would have been defeated.
But now that Tang Geng had stopped, his intention was naturally to give Ou Feng a fair and just duel!
"Brother Tang is truly a noble gentleman, I am impressed! Thank you, Brother Tang, for showing mercy!"
Tang Geng stood with his sword, replying humbly.
"Brother Ou, you're too kind! You haven't gone all out yet, so naturally, I can't take advantage of your predicament. It's rare to find a worthy opponent, and I also wish to compete with Brother Ou honorably!"
Upon hearing this, the audience below erupted in a commotion.
"Both sides have already unleashed such powerful moves, and they're still not giving their all?"
"It seems the strength of these two is far beyond what we've witnessed!"
"It's truly exhilarating to witness such a battle!"
"More than that! This battle has not only shown us their extraordinary strength but can also be called a rare display of gentlemanly combat in the history of the special forces new recruit arena. It's worth our emulation and learning!"
"Indeed, this battle is a perfect example for the new recruit arena competition!"
As the audience showered praise, Ou Feng on stage bowed respectfully to Tang Geng and replied.
"I share the same sentiment. I admit defeat in this match, but if I don't learn from Brother Tang with this final move, it would truly be a great regret in life. I implore the two referees to grant me this opportunity to exchange one final move!"
The referees on stage were also full of admiration for the two's demeanor. Naturally, they wouldn't refuse Ou Feng's request and immediately replied.
"We, along with the audience below, are still eager to witness your combat. Since Ou Feng has conceded, we shall treat this as a sparring session! The outcome will not be counted towards the final results, is that acceptable?"
Before Tang Geng could refuse, Ou Feng quickly replied.
"Thank you, esteemed referees!"
After speaking, he bowed to Tang Geng again.
"I am about to make my move, Brother Tang, please be careful!"
With that, he slightly shook the great hammer in his hand, then raised it high above his head. Instantly, the wind and clouds changed, thunder rumbled, as if the heavens themselves were displeased with Ou Feng.
Subsequently, a bolt of lightning descended, striking directly at the great hammer in Ou Feng's hand.
The great hammer seemed to be charged, its light surging, until wisps of lightning power coiled around the hammer's body and even Ou Feng's arm.
With a loud shout from Ou Feng.
"Thunderstorm!"
The great hammer pointed directly at Tang Geng, and a thousand pounds of lightning surged forth like a torrential beast.
Tang Geng also felt the immense power of this move. He dared not be negligent, and with a flick of his sword.
The same lightning power instantly attached itself to the sword's body.
Then, holding the sword with both hands, he fiercely slashed downwards.
"Sword Slash Eight Directions!"
For a moment, the sky darkened and the earth dimmed.
The entire arena erupted in a dazzling light, blinding the audience below.
"Damn! What kind of move is this? How can it possess such immense power?"
"It's truly unimaginable that we, as low-level recruits in the Foundation Establishment stage of the special forces, can unleash such techniques! It's truly unbelievable!"
"Although I can't open my eyes right now, I seem to see the rise of the cultivator world!"
"Indeed! It's as if spiritual energy has revived, and China's cultivators are returning to the pinnacle of the world!"
Just as everyone raised their hands to block the light, unable to see the situation on stage clearly, a deafening explosion struck.
"Boom! Rumble!"
The two moves collided, and the surging spiritual energy exploded, the shockwave blowing everyone's clothes wildly, flapping and rustling!
When everything subsided, everyone eagerly looked towards the arena, impatient to find the result of this battle.
Tang Geng still stood with his sword, but the heaving of his chest indicated that this move had taken a considerable toll on him!
On the other side, Ou Feng knelt on the ground, barely supporting himself with the great hammer in his hand, panting heavily and unable to speak.
The superiority was clear!
Seeing this, Tang Geng swiftly took out two Spirit Gathering Pills, took one himself to slightly recover his strength, and then quickly moved to Ou Feng's side. With lightning speed, he placed the other pill into Ou Feng's mouth.
Ou Feng didn't even have time to react to what Tang Geng had given him before the Spirit Gathering Pill dissolved within him.
As his body was filled with energy, Ou Feng was rendered speechless with shock.
Even if he were foolish, he would know now that Tang Geng had given him some kind of restorative medicine.
Although such medicine was not uncommon in the cultivator world, it was still extremely precious.
In this battle, not only had he fulfilled his wish, but he had also received such respect from his opponent. How could he not be immensely grateful to Tang Geng?
From then on, he knew that the matter of the restorative medicine must not be revealed, so he quickly asked.
"Brother Tang, was that a Earth-tier martial skill you just used?"
As expected, this question instantly shifted the audience's attention.
"Earth-tier martial skill? At our stage, it's no different from a divine technique!"
"Ou Feng's defeat is not a loss. To personally face an Earth-tier martial skill in the new recruit arena is worth it!"
"Tsk tsk, I truly hope that next time, I can face this brother who uses an Earth-tier martial skill! Even if I can't reach the finals, I will have no regrets!"
Listening to the discussions, Tang Geng did not reply directly, but vaguely responded.
"You could say that! If not for this advantage, I wouldn't necessarily have been able to gain this half-victory against Brother Ou!"
The Earth-tier martial skill had already caused an uproar among the audience. If Tang Geng were to boast about using a Heaven-tier martial skill and reveal that he had only used 60% of his strength, wouldn't he become the center of everyone's attention?
This would not be beneficial for his subsequent battles!
It was just right to conceal his strength at this moment!
Ou Feng smiled slightly.
"I am fully satisfied to have witnessed the might of an Earth-tier martial skill. This battle was not lost unfairly! Brother Tang's character even more so earns my utmost admiration!"
Hearing Ou Feng finish speaking, the referees on stage were also filled with excitement.
Even though they knew the outcome of the battle, they still walked to Tang Geng's side with great enthusiasm, raised his hands on either side, and proudly announced to the audience.
"Platform 75, from four hundred to two hundred, Tang Geng, wins!"
Instantly, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
In this battle, Tang Geng not only displayed his strength to the utmost but also gained considerable prestige through his character.
In the days to come, whenever the gentle and refined young man named Tang from the 89th batch of recruits was mentioned, everyone would praise him wholeheartedly and give him a thumbs-up.
Thus, among Han Lang's four companions, Tang Qin, Ma Long, and Tang Geng had all become famous in the recruit camp.
Only Han Lang, despite winning several matches, remained unknown!