Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 171: After 0169, the rising star

Chapter 171: After 0169, the rising star

Lan Xiaosheng, tall and slim, with a face like white jade and thick eyebrows, stood there like a master aloof from the world.

His movements were not the forceful and brave type, nor were they weak and boneless, light as a breeze.

This was a style at the critical point between masculinity and femininity.

His every move may not have seemed very imposing, yet it made Fujikawa Ueno frequently furrow his brow.

Fujikawa Ueno’s attacks could be described as the epitome of karate. Whether it was poking, punching, throwing, grabbing, kicking, casting, locking, or strangling, Fujikawa Ueno did it effortlessly.

Lan Xiaosheng’s attacks were both imperceptibly smooth and continuous like persistent drizzle, extremely difficult to deal with.

His move, "Exploring Flowers Encountering Spring," aimed straight for Fujikawa Ueno’s jaw. Fujikawa Ueno tilted his head back to dodge the strike, while simultaneously, his foot surged forward, aiming directly at Lan Xiaosheng’s lower region.

The move was insidious and somewhat sinister, but undoubtedly it was the best way to break and block Lan Xiaosheng’s subsequent moves.

Lan Xiaosheng’s body spun sharply, flipping in the air like a raging bull, and then he kicked out a foot.

This kick was silent.

It arrived quietly, like tender grass breaking through the soil, without a sound.

Fujikawa Ueno had no time to dodge and had to endure the hit head-on; he snapped out a rapid kick, colliding with Lan Xiaosheng’s foot. One body soared into the air, one foot firmly on the ground, one leg raised high, their bodies clashing under everyone’s gaze.

This was their first direct confrontation.

It could be said that neither was willing to give in.

The brief interaction, lasting mere moments, dazzled the onlookers, due to the blinding speed of both Lan Xiaosheng and Fujikawa Ueno.

"Lan Xiaosheng’s strength has grown so much," someone exclaimed.

Those who had seen Lan Xiaosheng in action before couldn’t help but compare this to the impression he had left in their minds, and they were surprised to find that Lan Xiaosheng’s skill had deepened more than just a layer.

This exchange was a mutual testing of Lan Xiaosheng and Fujikawa Ueno.

It made everyone understand that neither Lan Xiaosheng nor Fujikawa Ueno were easy opponents.

After the testing, the two clashed again.

This time, their moves were even faster, and their fight created a small battlefield within the limited space, constantly colliding and kicking up plenty of dust.

The crowd focused on this exhibition of friendship through martial arts, captivated by their actions.

The maneuvers of masters are always thought-provoking, especially for those interested in martial arts, who might suddenly understand something from a single move, thereby enhancing their own skills. Just like now, everyone was learning a lot from the techniques of Lan Xiaosheng and Fujikawa Ueno.

Lan Bing’s eyes were intently focused on her father battling Fujikawa Ueno.

Having witnessed Fujikawa Ueno’s prowess firsthand, Lan Bing knew he was indeed a formidable figure. However, as the daughter of Lan Bing, she had great confidence in her father’s abilities and didn’t believe that he would necessarily lose to Fujikawa Ueno.

Lan Bing hadn’t noticed Ye Qiu nearby, who was also focused on her father’s form.

Ever since Lan Xiaosheng had made his move, Ye Qiu’s gaze had never left him, finding Lan Bing’s father’s skills particularly intriguing.

In Ye Qiu’s eyes, Lan Xiaosheng was a character with a distinct personal martial arts style.

Even Fujikawa Ueno had not developed his own style as Lan Xiaosheng had.

This was also the aspect of Lan Xiaosheng that commanded Ye Qiu’s respect; it’s well known that for a practitioner to develop his own style is no easy task – only through a deep understanding of oneself is it possible to cultivate a unique martial arts style.

As Lan Xiaosheng and Fujikawa Ueno continued their exchange, the crowd watched unwaveringly, the number of moves exchanged by the two had already surpassed a hundred, yet a victor had still not emerged.

Suddenly,

The two figures parted, Fujikawa Ueno steadied himself and said, "Brother Lan is truly skilled, I admire that."

Lan Xiaosheng smiled, nodded, and then withdrew into the crowd.

Not fighting anymore?

The crowd was puzzled, wondering if they wouldn’t decide a winner.

Soon, some people understood, especially after hearing Fujikawa Ueno’s words and actions. It seemed that Fujikawa Ueno did not want to decide a winner. Although their brief exchange was spectacular, there was a sense of incompleteness, as if both parties had yet to reveal their trump cards.

Although the crowd wanted to know whether Lan Xiaosheng or Fujikawa Ueno was more formidable, they could only let it go since Fujikawa Ueno had indeed stopped at hinting.

"Father," Lan Bing smiled at Lan Xiaosheng, looking obedient. Lan Xiaosheng patted his daughter’s head and said, "Are you disappointed?"

"Fujikawa Ueno is very strong, but father’s skills are not inferior. If it really came down to the wire, it would be hard to say," Lan Bing said with a smile.

Lan Xiaosheng pondered silently. He had already figured out much of Fujikawa Ueno’s capabilities. Although neither side had shown their ultimate skills, Lan Xiaosheng estimated that Fujikawa Ueno might already be touching the edge of that realm!

Despite Fujikawa Ueno being from an island nation, his strength was in no way inferior to those real masters in the martial arts world.

If someone underestimated this islander, they would likely suffer a great loss.

Lan Xiaosheng stepped down, and it was doubtful if there was anyone among the crowd who could exchange over a hundred moves with Fujikawa Ueno.

After all, Lan Xiaosheng was famously tough, only keeping a low profile in recent years, which diminished his reputation, but his strength was undoubted.

Fujikawa Ueno glanced over the crowd and slowly said, "Is there anyone here who would like to exchange skills, to mutually discuss the martial arts?"

The crowd looked at each other, none dared to challenge Fujikawa Ueno, believing themselves far inferior to Lan Xiaosheng. If they went up, it would likely be more than just stopping at hints; they might be sent flying, which would be truly embarrassing.

Seeing no response, Fujikawa Ueno continued, "I know among those present, there is a young brother who once broke my disciple’s Inch Hand. Being able to break my ultimate skill, I wonder if this young brother would give me the honor to let everyone recognize him."

As Fujikawa Ueno spoke, his gaze drifted from Cui Zisong, who was already standing to one side, towards another direction—right where Ye Qiu was.

The people around Ye Qiu also turned their attention to him. Ye Qiu furrowed his brow. Had Fujikawa Ueno planned this all along?

Then, Ye Qiu saw a familiar face. Cui Zisong’s gaze, filled with malice, rested unabashedly on him, mixed with traces of satisfaction and resentment.

"Thinking of using your master’s hand for revenge?" Ye Qiu immediately thought that this must have been a strategy secretly agreed upon by Fujikawa Ueno and his disciple, aiming outright to humiliate Ye Qiu.

Suddenly, Ye Qiu showed a smile, stepped out of the crowd, let the many eyes focus on him as he walked to the center, before Fujikawa Ueno, and said, "Since you want to compete with me, then make your move."

Fujikawa Ueno, ever the gentleman, said, "Inch Hand is my creation, and I am very curious as to how you broke it. Thus, as you are the junior, I won’t pressure you. I will stand right here and take three of your moves with Inch Hand. If after three moves, you can make me budge even slightly, I, Fujikawa Ueno, will consider it my loss."

"Good!" Ye Qiu nodded immediately. Since the other party was giving him a chance, it would be truly disrespectful to refuse such an offer from the island nation’s elder.

"Hmph, Ye Qiu, do you really think you can handle my teacher’s Inch Hand?" Seeing Ye Qiu agree, Cui Zisong sneered, believing that in a moment, Ye Qiu would realize his great mistake.

Lan Bing, seeing Ye Qiu called out by Fujikawa Ueno, suddenly froze and exclaimed, "He’s here too?"

"You know this young man?" Lan Xiaosheng asked his daughter.

Lan Bing nodded her head, just as Ye Qiu was rubbing his hands together, ready to make his move.

Watching Fujikawa Ueno stand coolly in the center, the epitome of a master, Ye Qiu let out a cold laugh in his mind, "If a slight movement means defeat, what does it mean if you’re sent flying?"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Ye Qiu struck his first punch. Fujikawa Ueno stood still, reached out a hand, ready to meet Ye Qiu’s attack.

When Ye Qiu’s seemingly gentle punch suddenly contacted Fujikawa Ueno’s hand, Fujikawa Ueno’s expression changed instantly.

This power...

Fujikawa Ueno even forgot to defend with Inch Hand, and his body was immediately blasted away by a tremendous force.

"Has he really stepped into that realm?" Fujikawa Ueno, watching Ye Qiu slowly retract his fist while his own body swiftly flew away, knew he had truly underestimated him, realizing this guy stirred up by Cui Zisong was no ordinary martial artist, but a monster!

At that moment, everyone was stunned.

Hadn’t Fujikawa Ueno said that if he moved even slightly, it would count as a loss? What was going on now? The punch had seemed so light, yet how had it sent him flying?

At that moment, only Lan Xiaosheng, and an elder who had been watching everything as if it were a play, suddenly widened their eyes, staring intently at Ye Qiu.

Had this young man truly entered that realm?