Fang Yu, clad in black heavy armor, saw Xu Jingming rush out and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. He suddenly released his City-Breaking Halberd, and as it began to fall, he instantly retrieved two short halberds from his back and flung them out in rapid succession!

　　The two short halberds tore through the air, each exceeding the speed of sound, like two cannonballs, bombarding Xu Jingming. After throwing them, Fang Yu immediately grabbed the City-Breaking Halberd again and charged toward Xu Jingming once more.

　　"Thrown weapons?" Xu Jingming had witnessed the previous match. Fang Yu had thrown two short halberds at close range, injuring Zhou Yi, and ultimately finishing him off.

　　Having seen the power of Fang Yu's thrown short halberds, Xu Jingming was prepared.

　　His weapon was the shield, most suitable for defense.

　　"Bang!" "Bang!"

　　The two shields merely served as a brief obstruction, and two terrifying impacts struck them in succession. The force caused the short halberds to fall to the side, leaving dents on the shields.

　　After blocking the two short halberds, the distance between Xu Jingming and Fang Yu had shrunk to ten meters.

　　Such a distance was too close for experts like them.

　　"Prepare to die!" Fang Yu roared, his voice like thunder, enough to stun the timid. Accompanied by his roar, the City-Breaking Halberd in his hands whistled as it came crashing down!

　　The City-Breaking Halberd, about three meters two in length, was violently ferocious, carrying terrifying power as it smashed down from above!

　　"Well done." Xu Jingming's eyes turned slightly red, and his speed erupted once more. Regardless of the opponent's weapon, he charged directly toward his body.

　　Wielding two shields, he charged head-on!

　　His left-hand shield resisted the violent smash of the City-Breaking Halberd! His right-hand shield smashed toward Fang Yu's body.

　　The distance was too close!

　　The moment Fang Yu's City-Breaking Halberd struck Xu Jingming's left-hand shield, the shield sank slightly, but it dissipated the impact. Xu Jingming's right-hand shield had already collided.

　　A gust of fishy wind swept over, and with the shield before him, Fang Yu could only slightly raise the arms holding the City-Breaking Halberd to try and resist the impact.

　　"Bang!" The shield's impact was like a mountain collapsing. Fortunately, his arms blocked and dissipated the force. Fang Yu, clad in heavy armor, was only knocked back two steps.

　　As he retreated, Xu Jingming's right-hand shield followed up, smashing toward Fang Yu's face!

　　Baji, Tongtian Cannon!

　　Fang Yu's arms instinctively raised to block, and the shield slammed into them, causing Fang Yu to feel as if his armored arms had gone numb and lost control.

　　While the upward shield was being blocked by his arms, Xu Jingming's right-hand shield slashed downward!

　　Baji, Mountain Split!

　　"Bang."

　　This time, there was no obstruction, and it struck Fang Yu's chest.

　　Even wearing eight hundred kilograms of heavy armor, Fang Yu was smashed so hard that part of his body sank into the ground, all the way down to his knees. The impact of the shield caused Fang Yu's chest to tighten, his throat to feel sweet, and blood was forcibly swallowed back down.

　　"Ah!!!" As he was smashed into the ground, Fang Yu roared with a狰狞 (zhēng níng) expression, desperately waving the City-Breaking Halberd, its power clearly much stronger.

　　Xu Jingming immediately blocked with his shields.

　　Bang!

　　This time, Xu Jingming's expression changed slightly, and he was knocked back three steps.

　　"What strong power. It's much stronger than the power he showed at the beginning." Xu Jingming noticed that the power of the other party's City-Breaking Halberd wasn't this great at the start. "Did he hide his strength at the beginning? Did he not unleash all his power?"

　　"This Xu Jingming." Fang Yu's face was twisted as he stared at Xu Jingming. "I can't let him get close! His Baji is practically ingrained in his bones, one move after another. I almost died! I have to use my advantages and overwhelm him with force!"

　　"My Violent Tiger Evolution Method has a compatibility of 103%. My strength far exceeds the normal range. I didn't want to overwhelm him with force, but normal-range strength can't suppress this Xu Jingming. I have to go all out!" Fang Yu held his breath.

　　The close combat just now had really frightened Fang Yu.

　　Xu Jingming's pair of shields were like the big paws of a tiger! One big paw blocked, and the other paw slapped over. Then came the upward grab and downward strike! Several blows in a row almost made him dizzy.

　　...

　　In the stands.

　　"Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain!" Liu Hai watched this scene, full of amazement. "What a Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain. When attacking, it's like a tiger climbing a mountain, one claw after another! It's a combo of moves. In reality, the vast majority of Baji experts diligently practice a single move, because if they can't practice a single move well, practicing 'combos' will be even worse."

　　Liu Hai was very clear that those who could truly be said to have mastered Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain could be counted on one's fingers throughout the country, and each of them was a true grandmaster-level expert of Baji.

　　Like Xu Jingming, what he displayed just now seemed like a combo of Baji Beng, Tongtian Cannon, and Mountain Split, but in reality, the artistic intent... was still the artistic intent of Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain. Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain didn't have too many deliberately defined move combinations. It emphasized adapting to the situation. Whatever moves the enemy used, his corresponding moves would change, just like a tiger climbing a mountain, not caring whether it used its left claw or right claw first, or both claws together.

　　"His shield technique has completely become Baji Shield Technique." Liu Hai sighed. "I thought that Tai Chi Shield Technique was invincible, but clearly, in my disciple's hands... Baji Shield Technique is more suitable."

　　...

　　"Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain. How can I not use it so exquisitely?" Xu Hong watched with moist eyes, excited. "I always thought that Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain was too complicated. I focused solely on practicing Tiger Pounce! But seeing my son use this move, this Fierce Tiger Ascends the Mountain is indeed fierce in the hands of a true expert. One move after another... That Fang Yu is also quite powerful, actually able to force my son back."

　　...

　　Even experts were praising him, and even Fang Yu was getting flustered from the pounding. Countless ordinary viewers were even more stunned.

　　Xu Jingming's series of moves just now was too帅 (shuài/handsome), as fast as lightning. First, he resisted two City-Breaking Halberds! Then came the close combat. They didn't see it clearly, only feeling that there were several fierce shields in a row that smashed Fang Yu into the ground. Fang Yu wildly waving his City-Breaking Halberd only then forced Xu Jingming back.

　　"Isn't shield technique supposed to be used for defense? How can Xu Jingming's shield technique be so strong?"

　　"This is an attacking shield! It's too fierce. Just now, I felt like a big, fierce tiger rushed out and clawed repeatedly."

　　"Why is he called Gun Demon Xu Jingming? He should be called Shield Demon!"

　　"Shields are obviously more suitable for Xu Jingming. The shield is too wonderful in his hands. He can attack and defend! The defense is easy, and the attack is fierce. What a perfect weapon... Xu Jingming, just use shields from now on."

　　"Offense and defense combined, shields are indeed good weapons. I'll practice them when I get back."

　　Countless viewers watched with excitement.

　　Such shield skills were too pleasing to the eye.

　　******

　　Fang Yu, clad in heavy armor, and Xu Jingming both charged up again and fought together.

　　Because his compatibility had reached 103%, and he felt that unleashing all his power would be too unfair, Fang Yu no longer cared. He unleashed all his power, completely displaying his strength, and Xu Jingming also felt the strain.

　　"Bang, bang." Shields were weapons very suitable for defense and dispersing force, and Xu Jingming also understood Tai Chi's techniques for dispersing force. But at this moment, Xu Jingming still felt the difficulty of blocking and dispersing the force.

　　"Just how much strength does this Fang Yu have! How can his explosive power be so fierce?" Xu Jingming was astonished.

　　In fact, in the previous match, seeing Fang Yu throw two short halberds that reached about 400 meters per second, Xu Jingming was shocked by the opponent's strength! Even though the short halberds only weighed a few pounds, such speed was still inconceivable. At that time, he felt that Fang Yu's strength must be very great.

　　But... this was too much!

　　"Violent Tiger Evolution Method with 103% compatibility. Fang Yu's body is too much stronger." In the stands, Director Zhou also watched this scene. "Overwhelming force prevails! The advantage of the body allows one to occupy too many chances of victory during a fight. Fang Yu's physical strength is not only power; his speed, agility, and other aspects are also equally strong."

　　"Fang Yu has completely erupted. Even if his combat skills are slightly inferior, with his physical advantage, he can still win." Senior Liu Jianfeng also arrived in the stands. He was very clear about how high Fang Yu's talent was.

　　...

　　"I admire your strength, but you are destined to lose!" Fang Yu wielded the three-meter-two-long City-Breaking Halberd, and each time the City-Breaking Halberd cut through the air, it brought an ear-piercing screech, striking toward Xu Jingming again and again.

　　Xu Jingming also tried to get close, but the power of the City-Breaking Halberd was too strong, forcing him to retreat and dodge.

　　His whole person seemed to be trapped in a huge whirlpool. Wave after wave of the City-Breaking Halberd was like an undercurrent, constantly attacking Xu Jingming.

　　After suppressing Xu Jingming, Fang Yu could also unleash the mysteries of the halberd technique to his heart's content.

　　"Bang, bang, bang." While Xu Jingming's twin shields were blocking, he used footwork repeatedly, trying hard to escape this whirlpool and charge to Fang Yu's front. As long as he got close, he could gain the advantage.

　　Chops, thrusts, pulls, cuts...

　　The force of the City-Breaking Halberd acted on the shield in various ways, threatening him repeatedly, restricting him and making him more and more uncomfortable.

　　"Under the disadvantage, how many times can you defend? As long as you make one mistake, you lose." Fang Yu also tried his best to unleash the halberd technique, wanting to break through the turtle-like shield. This also made Fang Yu's halberd technique even more exquisite.

　　A person's potential is slowly released under extreme pressure.

　　"My footwork is too clumsy."

　　"The explosive speed is fast, but the agility is too poor." Under the pressure of the whirlpool, Xu Jingming increasingly discovered the defects in his footwork. He threw himself wholeheartedly into this battle, fully mobilizing his body to fight.

　　Gradually...

　　His footwork seemed to become more agile.

　　His whole person became lighter! Much lighter. In the past, when using footwork, he felt that his body was relatively heavy. Now he felt lighter, moving very easily, and changing direction was also much easier and more flexible.

　　"Whoosh."

　　Xu Jingming's figure was like a ghost. Wielding his shield, he collided with the City-Breaking Halberd, borrowed the force, and flashed, rapidly closing the distance.

　　"What?" Fang Yu was shocked and hurriedly waved the City-Breaking Halberd to block.

　　Bang!

　　The shield collided with the City-Breaking Halberd. Fang Yu didn't exert his full force and couldn't help but take a step back.

　　Xu Jingming looked at him and smiled.

　　Smiling happily.

　　Finally...

　　He finally broke through!

　　"My footwork has finally broken through to the third level." At this moment, Xu Jingming felt endless joy in his heart.

　　...

　　"Jingming's footwork?" In the stands, Liu Hai saw the difference at a glance. In the past, Xu Jingming's explosive speed was fast, but he was clumsy and lacked agility. Now, Xu Jingming was extremely agile, like a bolt of lightning, changing direction as he pleased.

　　Just now, he borrowed force to change direction in an instant, reaching Fang Yu's front.

　　"Even his footwork has broken through. Jingming's control over his body should have broken through to the third level in all aspects." Liu Hai thought.

　　...

　　"Footwork, which was Xu Jingming's weakest point, has also broken through to the third level?" The stern Lei Yunfang watched this scene, his eyes lighting up. "It seems that his spearmanship, shield technique, and footwork have all broken through to the third level in all aspects. His control over his body is becoming more and more perfect. In Xia country, besides Liu Hai, that old fellow, I finally have another opponent."

　　...

　　Xu Jingming was filled with joy.

　　"Power comes from the feet! The breakthrough in footwork is an all-round improvement in my body's force. My shield technique and spearmanship have also improved greatly." Xu Jingming didn't need to look at the combat strength panel to understand this. Spearmanship also had to be coordinated with footwork. Powerful footwork could make spearmanship much more terrifying.

　　On the other side, Fang Yu was a little surprised and uncertain. He looked at Xu Jingming. "You just now..."

　　Xu Jingming looked at Fang Yu, and the more he looked, the more he liked him.

　　It was this opponent who allowed him to break through.

　　"Fang Yu," Xu Jingming said, "you are a respectable opponent."

　　Fang Yu was slightly stunned, still staring solemnly at Xu Jingming.

　　"To show my respect for you," Xu Jingming looked at him, "I will use my most skilled weapon to defeat you."

　　Saying that, Xu Jingming threw away the twin shields in his hands.

　　Bang, bang. The two shields smashed on the ground, making a sound as if smashing on Fang Yu's heart, making Fang Yu a little confused.

　　At the same time, Xu Jingming took out the two-section spear he was carrying on his back. With a series of twists, click! The spear locked into place.

　　"Gun Demon Xu Jingming." Xu Jingming looked at his opponent with a smile. "Please enlighten me!"

　　...

　　"What the hell is this???"

　　"What is Xu Jingming doing?"

　　Countless viewers in the live broadcast room were stimulated.

　　The host Liu Xin on the commentary stage couldn't believe it. "He threw away the shields."

　　"Yes, Gun Demon Xu Jingming threw away the shields." Male guest Jin Fan's eyes shone as he watched the match. "This is much more interesting now."

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