Chapter Five: A Friendly Duel

[Blind box opened successfully, obtained the heritage emblem of the auspicious beast Qilin…]

Auspicious beast Qilin?

Heritage emblem?

Song Ren raised an eyebrow; the name sounded quite impressive.

[Notice: The auspicious beast Qilin deems the boss’s style of conduct incompatible with its own and refuses to grant even a superficial heritage, disdainfully rolling its eyes.]

[Notice: The ferocious beast Kui Niu greatly appreciates the boss’s style of conduct and, after negotiating with the Qilin, bestows upon the boss the heritage emblem of the ferocious beast Kui Niu: Hoof.]

The two consecutive messages briefly stunned Song Ren.

In the next moment, a dark, dense aura surged from the void, piercing straight into the center of Song Ren’s brow. A sudden chill spread throughout his limbs and body.

Finally, the cold sensation converged on his back, gradually warming and then burning hot.

Song Ren felt a fiery heat blazing across his back as if it were about to ignite.

He couldn’t help but stand once more before the mirror, twisting his head to look at the reflection of his back.

With a slight arch of his shoulders, two powerful shoulder blades rose prominently, and along the spine in the middle appeared mysterious black inscriptions.

Though he had no knowledge of these strange characters, Song Ren instinctively understood a concept in his mind.

Hoof!

The hoof of Kui Niu!

As this thought surged, the cool sense of power gushed like a spring, suddenly flooding his entire body.

Especially his hands.

Song Ren almost felt an urge to punch through a steel plate with a single blow.

But his consciousness was clear—it was unrealistic.

The Kui Niu’s heritage emblem at the pelt level could at most make his punches and kicks more violent in strength.

It absolutely would not exceed the limits of being human.

Song Ren’s body had undergone such drastic changes in a short time that he had little real sense of his own level.

He chose to summon Feng Yuxiu again.

In the courtyard,

Feng Yuxiu twisted his face, his arrogant eyes flashing with a hint of playful cruelty.

Was this guy crazy?

Did he really think that winning against him with a gun and by such a despicable means proved anything?

He probably didn’t even know what “worse than death” meant!

Deep inside, Feng Yuxiu was conflicted about Song Ren, whose subconscious aura suppressed any rebellious feelings.

On one hand, he wanted to beat him to death; on the other hand, a fierce loyalty compelled him to follow him to the death.

So when Song Ren proposed a friendly sparring match, Feng Yuxiu decided to loosen his restraint and fight more freely.

He wanted to laugh aloud—

Ha! Never before had he seen such a special request!

Standing firmly, Feng Yuxiu stepped forward with his left leg, lowering his body naturally, his arms spread with one forward and one back, fingers curled into claw-like shapes.

Qinna Technique—Sever Tendons and Dislocate Bones!

Simple grappling techniques could no longer vent Feng Yuxiu’s deepest rage.

Only the most excruciating method in martial arts—severing tendons and dislocating bones—would suffice.

This was also his specialty.

The essence of qinna is to seize and neutralize attacks, to entangle and lock, while the severing tendons and dislocating bones is the very essence of that art.

It not only requires flexible use of grappling but also profound knowledge of human bones and tendons.

A feral grin appeared on Feng Yuxiu’s face as he scrutinized Song Ren’s entire body.

There are twelve key bones in the human body prone to being dislocated; on top of that, I’ll dislocate eighteen more!

Let’s start with your shoulder blades, which are in decent shape…

At this moment, Feng Yuxiu was eager to begin.

But just as he contemplated his next cruel move, Song Ren took the initiative and charged forward without hesitation!

He lowered his body like a hunting leopard seeking prey, agile and swift!

Fearless in the face of a formidable opponent, he seemed to relish the process.

At the instant of attack, his entire being exuded a violent energy from within.

For a moment, Feng Yuxiu was dazed, as if seeing his own younger self in Song Ren.

Until Song Ren’s punch shot like lightning—a hook aimed straight at his face.

Feng Yuxiu instantly regained focus. Though surprised by Song Ren’s impressive progress, his counterattack was even fiercer.

He tilted his head back to dodge the hook, swiftly countering by locking Song Ren’s forearm with one hand.

At the same time, his forward left leg formed a bridge, raising a horse stance and unexpectedly disrupting Song Ren’s footing.

Song Ren’s attack wavered slightly; he had to retract his punch to an elbow strike, using it to push away Feng Yuxiu’s grappling.

Meanwhile, his other arm swung wide and fiercely, even though his body was slightly off balance, he still chose to launch a powerful overhead chop in midair!

Defending with offense!

In their initial clash, Song Ren displayed an intensely aggressive spirit, his violence palpable!

Feng Yuxiu raised an eyebrow—this guy had some skill.

His hand pierced toward Song Ren’s jaw attempting a grappling move but was halfway halted, blocked by the incoming overhead chop.

Strong and forceful, but that was all!

Feng Yuxiu seized the initiative, stepping half a step closer.

The shortest range for qinna!

As he blocked the chop, Feng Yuxiu smoothly grabbed under Song Ren’s ribs.

That area’s bones are fragile and dangerous, a taboo for martial artists.

Song Ren retreated half a step, pushing off with his back foot, leaning slightly forward, arching his lead leg, and simultaneously guarding his chest with both arms.

Suddenly shifting from fierce offense to comprehensive defense.

Feng Yuxiu’s grappling fiercely landed between Song Ren’s knee and elbow, his fingertips tearing through some tattered cloth.

At the same time, a dark bruise claw mark appeared beneath Song Ren’s elbow.

Song Ren had to praise—such solid grappling skill.

Even striking the thickest parts of the body, the knee and elbow still caused him injury.

Is this guy’s hand made of iron?

But Feng Yuxiu had no intention of stopping.

With the shift of offense and defense, his terrifying suppression was fully displayed.

When an attack failed, he immediately twisted his body, whipping a leg to strike Song Ren’s outer arm.

Before Song Ren could react, a southern fist guided by grappling techniques followed swiftly.

Now fully immersed in combat!

Dropping his shoulder and elbow, Feng Yuxiu delivered a straight punch like a cannon hammer.

Song Ren found himself at a disadvantage and had to push it away with his elbow.

But immediately after, Feng Yuxiu prepared a sudden leg strike.

Face to face, southern fists, northern kicks, severing tendons, dislocating bones—all flowed freely from Feng Yuxiu’s fists and feet.

Faced with the storm of attacks, Song Ren could barely defend.

Boom!

Another kick sent him staggering backward three or five steps.

Feng Yuxiu followed up with relentless pursuit.

Thinking of the scene where Song Ren had shot him to death with a random gun barrage, Feng Yuxiu felt a deep satisfaction.

He dashed toward the retreating Song Ren, twisting his body and leaping midair, his waist twisting like a braided rope, delivering a flying kick aimed at Song Ren’s chest.

The power behind the kick was immense.

As Song Ren steadied himself from retreat, the fierce kick was already upon him.

The barrage of strikes had roused Song Ren’s temper; his eyes were cold and sharp, and the Kui Niu emblem on his back burned fiercely.

Though unable to throw full-strength punches now, even in haste, Song Ren chose to confront head-on without hesitation.

In an instant, a confident belief in overcoming skill with strength rose in his heart.

His fingers clenched tightly, knuckles white.

He twisted his waist, dropped his shoulders!

With power sequenced from waist to shoulder and elbow, as his fist shot out, it seemed wrapped in a layer of cowhide!

Thick, hard, and tremendously strong!

Boom!!!

The muffled impact sent Feng Yuxiu staggering back four or five meters.

Turning swiftly, he landed steadily and looked at Song Ren in astonishment.

Such a body and weight could generate that degree of force?!

He couldn’t help but twist his numb, trembling foot.

Song Ren took a deep breath, raised his head to lock eyes with Feng Yuxiu, suddenly smiled, beckoned with a finger, and exhaled:

“Ha, come on, let’s continue!”