Chapter 274 Hard Fought

Xu Jingming only felt an incomparably majestic force transmitted through the spear shaft, numbing his hands. The spear was jolted upwards, and he retreated three steps in a row, each step causing the ground to crack.

"Hmm?" Gao Chong also felt the terrifying impact transmitted from the downward chop. The force caused him to slam his own spear uncontrollably into the ground. Despite his armor and weapon weighing over five hundred kilograms, he was forced back two steps by the recoil, and his blood churned.

Both stared at each other.

Xu Jingming retreated three steps, and Gao Chong retreated two steps, but that didn't necessarily mean Gao Chong had the advantage! Sometimes, taking a few extra steps to dissipate the impact could result in a lighter injury.

Withstanding the fierce impact without budging an inch meant the body had to bear the full brunt of the force! To force someone as proud as Gao Chong to retreat two steps, the spear technique had to be incredibly powerful.

"Before the evolutionary methods, my full-strength spear strike exceeded a thousand kilograms of impact," Xu Jingming thought, looking at his opponent. "Now that I've cultivated the Heavenly Python Evolution method, my physical fitness is much stronger, and my body is incredibly resilient. My spine is like a great dragon, making it easier to mobilize the strength of my entire body. This spear strike must have been at least ten thousand kilograms of impact, and Gao Chong actually withstood it!"

Gao Chong also stared at Xu Jingming. "After cultivating the Giant Bear Evolution method, which is best suited for me, and using the weight of the heavy armor to convert the force of the charge into the force of the spear, I still didn't gain the upper hand."

He chose heavy armor for two reasons: defense and to increase his weight.

Greater weight translated into greater impact when running. Three hundred kilograms was the weight he had chosen for his heavy armor after balancing various factors. Any heavier and it would affect his ability to wield the spear.

"Refreshing!" Gao Chong laughed. "If you have the guts, keep taking it head-on!"

"Come!" Xu Jingming shouted, taking a step forward, like an ancient general engaging in a duel.

Xu Jingming was confident in himself. In the years after his injury, he had constantly refined his spear techniques. Now that he had the opportunity to fight the mighty Gao Chong, wasn't this the perfect opponent to test the power of his spear techniques?

"Good," Gao Chong replied, stepping forward to meet him.

The two top experts had, by unspoken agreement, abandoned any thought of dodging, choosing instead to engage in a pure, head-on assault!

"Bang."

This time, Gao Chong chopped down with his spear, and Xu Jingming thrust upwards. Both were jolted back several steps.

But without hesitation, they charged forward again.

Boom!

Bang!

Massive strikes! Cleaving chops! Sweeps! Thrusts! Blocks! Grasps! Slashes!

Every move was an all-out burst of power. The two of them collided nine times in a row!

During the exchange, neither dared to ignore the other's spear and directly attack their body. One strike from Gao Chong could pierce Xu Jingming's armor. Xu Jingming's 'Shadowless Thrust' could pierce Gao Chong's head if given the slightest opportunity.

Therefore, both had to break the other's spear momentum! Only by destroying the opponent's spear momentum, rendering the spear harmless, could they seize the opportunity to kill their opponent.

How to break the opponent's momentum?

As proud as they were, they chose to meet force with force nine times!

"What kind of spear technique is that?"

"Gods fighting."

"My heavens, are they tearing down houses?"

The official Xia country live stream had already exceeded seven hundred million viewers, and the audience was now in a frenzy.

If the arrows of the archer were sharp and cool, and if Old Master Liu Jianfeng's assassination was as breathtaking as a white rainbow piercing the sun,

Then at this moment, the battle between Xu Jingming and Gao Chong was like the fight between two fierce generals in mythology.

"Rumble~~~" The walls beside the street were collapsing, wherever the spear swept, there was destruction! The stone pavement had long been reduced to rubble.

Every time Xu Jingming and Gao Chong stepped on the ground, dirt and gravel flew everywhere.

Every strike of their spears caused a gale to howl!

"This is the strength of the world's top tier," Panda Zhang Qian said as he exited the combat space and came to the viewing platform of the official Xia country live stream. He watched this scene. "They are both much stronger than me."

From the stands, Liu Hai watched and nodded. "Jingming hasn't slacked off during these three years of retirement. His spear techniques are even more refined. Gao Chong's use of power is also becoming more natural. These two have met their match!"

Ordinary viewers watched in stunned silence, their blood boiling.

The three commentators on the commentary platform were equally shocked.

"This, this is too strong. I've never seen two people fight like this!" Host Liu Xin was completely stunned.

"This is the art of combat! The art of spearplay!" Head Coach Huang Yong said, "The Herculean Gao Chong has been fighting head-on all these years, seemingly relying on brute force. But that's an illusion! You can't be the world's number one by relying on brute force. Gao Chong's mobilization of his entire body's strength, and even the use of his armor's weight, are all at a transcendent level."

Huang Yong said excitedly, "Anyone who has studied physics knows that kinetic energy is greatly affected by mass. Gao Chong is wearing three hundred kilograms of heavy armor, and his own weight is also great. Every charge is an incredibly terrifying impact. He perfectly mobilizes his own impact force, making each of his spear strikes so irresistible."

"But Xu Jingming blocked it," Qin Yiwen said. "And he's also attacking head-on!"

"That's right." Huang Yong nodded. "Xu Jingming's bursts are fiercer! Faster! Xu Jingming has a foundation in Baji close-quarter combat. Every step he takes seems to shake the earth. His power exertion skills are even more perfect. Choosing the Heavenly Python Evolution method also makes it easier for him to exert and explode with power."

Qin Yiwen exclaimed, "I remember when he slapped Sun Yuting away with his shields, he only took two steps, and his speed exploded to 30.8 meters per second, comparable to the speed of a Shadow Leopard Evolution expert."

"That's the skill of excellent power exertion," Huang Yong said. "They have both chosen to attack head-on! They want to crush each other!"

…

In the small town, on the street.

After another collision between Xu Jingming and Gao Chong, both staggered to the side, staring at each other.

"A little tired." After nine head-on assaults, Xu Jingming felt his internal organs vibrating, his throat was sweet, and his muscles were weak.

The recoil from each strike was too strong, and his body had suffered some damage.

"Gao Chong cultivates the Giant Bear Evolution method, his physique and strength are already strong. I rely more on power exertion skills to compete head-on for a short time." Xu Jingming thought, "But it's too damaging to the body. In the end, I definitely won't be able to hold on."

The opponent's physique was naturally suited for enduring attacks.

"Competing head-on, I can hold my own for a short time, but enduring for a long time… is still not as good as Gao Chong." Xu Jingming knew this very well. "I've had enough fun, let's switch to my most suitable combat style."

Choosing light armor, Xu Jingming's spear style had never been about head-on clashes.

"My world-renowned ultimate skill is the Shadowless Thrust! It's about speed!" Xu Jingming's figure moved, flashing to Gao Chong's side, and at the same time, he thrust his spear as fast as lightning.

"What's wrong? Scared? Starting to dodge?" Gao Chong deliberately provoked, but became more cautious. His spear was powerful, but it was still slower than Xu Jingming in terms of speed.

"Just now was about power, now it's about speed!" Xu Jingming said, thrusting his spear again and again, each strike pursuing speed, pursuing the ultimate speed.

Swish, swish, swish!

The tip of the spear danced, repeatedly striking Gao Chong's body.

Pfft, pfft, pfft!!! Xu Jingming's spear repeatedly struck Gao Chong's heavy armor, poking small holes, but it was still far from piercing the armor.

"If you have the ability, just pierce this heavy armor," Gao Chong joked, his great spear only needing to carefully protect his head, making it relatively easy.

Paying a little attention to his head, Gao Chong simply ignored many of Xu Jingming's spear techniques! Only blocking those that threatened his head, and otherwise focusing on attacking.

"Rumble!"

Gao Chong strode forward, attacking wildly, one spear after another, causing damage to the surrounding town buildings.

He had grown accustomed to this style of combat over the years.

Attack, attack, and attack again! Crushing the enemy in a tide of attacks. As long as there was one mistake, Gao Chong could overwhelm the enemy! He had seized the title of world number one with this method! This time, he believed that he could crush Xu Jingming in the same way.

Xu Jingming's spear, even when it struck the heavy armor, only made small holes. It was still far from piercing the thick heavy armor.

"Find the opportunity."

"There's only one chance, one slight mistake! Gao Chong will be on guard, and it will be difficult to win." Xu Jingming searched for an opportunity while attacking.

"Die!"

Like a giant bear, Gao Chong wore heavy armor and charged forward like an angry beast, at the same time chopping down with his huge spear, fiercely striking at Xu Jingming.

Xu Jingming did not retreat, but advanced, taking one step forward!

Just one step! His body speed exploded, and the spear thrust out, like the horn of a unicorn, a straight thrust aimed at Gao Chong's chest.

The ferocity in Gao Chong's eyes swept away. Aiming at his chest? As long as it doesn't threaten his head, he can ignore it—

"Chih!"

Gao Chong's spear hadn't even chopped down yet, but he was stopped by this spear, and he looked down at his chest. The tip of a spear had pierced through the thick heavy armor and pierced his heart! At this moment, Gao Chong felt all his strength fading away, and the armor on his body became very heavy.

He looked up at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming stood there, his feet sinking into the ground from the impact, and there was faint blood on his hands holding the spear shaft. Xu Jingming looked at him, grinning, "How was that spear?"

Gao Chong's mouth moved, wanting to speak, but his body had already turned illusory, disappearing in the small town.