44: Section 44

"Alright, Tong Ye, take Lin Yi to the locker room to change clothes first. Everyone else, don't stop, keep practicing. You don't have much time left; the Martial Arts Tournament starts next week!"

"If you want to get a good ranking in the Martial Arts Tournament, put your all into training. Did you all hear me?"

"Yes..."

Under Yang Yong's encouragement, the other students all dispersed. Those practicing on the punch stakes continued, and those running continued to run...

After Lin Yi left with the student named Tong Ye, Zhou Qi jumped down from the ring: "Coach Yang, what's going on? You found a high school student to be a sparring partner? I think he's just here to be a live target, right?"

His eyes held a hint of contempt and disdain. Clearly, he didn't take Lin Yi seriously.

Yang Yong sighed softly: "There's no helping it. I owe Teacher Liu a favor. That Lin Yi from earlier is his student. He said he has good talent and was supposed to take the Martial Arts Exam!"

"It's just that the registration fee is too expensive, and he couldn't afford it. Teacher Liu cherishes talent, so he came to me to ask for a favor... When you spar with him later, just go through the motions; don't take it too seriously!"

"Just consider it as helping me repay a favor to Teacher Liu!"

After Yang Yong finished speaking, Zhou Qi nodded with a chuckle.

"Fine. But Coach Yang, isn't this a waste of time? The competition is next week. I was planning to train hard over the weekend, and now you've brought this kid over..."

"It won't be a waste. Stay late tonight, and I'll be the sparring partner for you guys participating in the competition. How about that?"

"Really? If you're the one sparring, Brother Yang, then it's worth it!"

Seeing Zhou Qi's excited expression, Yang Yong sighed softly.

Just as they were talking, Lin Yi walked out, having finished changing into his martial arts uniform.

"Hmm, not bad, the size is just right... Let me tell you about the responsibilities of a sparring partner first. Sparring isn't just about passively taking hits; you are allowed to counterattack. To put it simply, it's about practicing with them to find their weaknesses and flaws during the process!"

"I will be observing from below the ring. You don't need to do anything else!"

"If you're tired, you can call for a break. If you get injured, don't try to tough it out. Although it's just sparring, fists and feet have no eyes. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

After Yang Yong finished speaking, Lin Yi nodded. "Coach Yang, I understand everything!"

"Alright, as long as you understand, go on up. Remember, if you can't handle it, call for a stop. Don't try to be a hero!" Yang Yong added a few more instructions.

After Lin Yi walked onto the ring, Yang Yong turned and scanned the room. Finally, he said: "You... Sun Tao, you go up and spar with Lin Yi first!"

"Yes, Coach Yang!"

The student named Sun Tao was about the same age as Lin Yi. He was also a high school student, and his build seemed somewhat thin. However, his gaze contained a hidden viciousness.

Zhou Qi crossed his arms, one hand pinching his chin, watching Sun Tao walk onto the ring. "Brother Yang, this kid Sun Tao has already reached the 4th Rank in cultivation, and he fights dirty. Aren't you afraid..."

Before Zhou Qi could finish, Yang Yong understood what he meant. "Sun Tao's hostility is too heavy. He looks fierce, but he actually has quite a few flaws. He's in the high school group for this competition, and I want to take this opportunity to observe him carefully!"

"You keep an eye on things. If you see that Lin Yi can't hold on, call for a stop immediately and go up to stop Sun Tao!" Yang Yong reminded him again.

Hearing this, Zhou Qi couldn't help but laugh. "Brother Yang, I really don't get it. Did you hire a sparring partner, or did you hire an ancestor? Why not just let him sit on the side, wait for the time to be up, and take the money and leave? I'll pay for it, how about that?"

As soon as he said this, Yang Yong glared at him: "Less nonsense. Teacher Liu told me to give him some pointers while I'm at it. But your later suggestion is good; you pay his fee. It's settled!"

Zhou Qi: "..."

Chapter 40: 'Crazy' Sun Tao, You Don't Play Fair (Please add to library and follow)

[4th Rank Martial Artist Certification: A beginner Martial Artist currently under observation] [Black Tiger Fist: Powerful fist wind, strong explosive power] [Strong Strike (Blue): Enhances explosive power] [Manic: Easily angered, affects state of mind] [Movement (Blue): Agile footwork, always able to gain the upper hand in actual combat]

Sun Tao had just walked onto the ring. The talent attributes above his head were visible at a glance. Looking at his talents and martial arts cultivation, especially his [Black Tiger Fist] and [Movement], Lin Yi became quite interested.

Right now, what he lacked most was a decent set of fist techniques. Previously, he had been eyeing Lei Hu's Golden Light Fist. It was just that these past few days, he hadn't gone to the mission area, so he hadn't met with Lei Hu.

"I wonder how strong this Black Tiger Fist really is!" Lin Yi thought to himself. Just then, Sun Tao opposite him smiled slightly.

"Watch out!" "Please go easy on me..." Lin Yi nodded slightly.

Suddenly, he saw the smile on Sun Tao's face vanish. Utilizing [Movement], he immediately closed in on Lin Yi. Lin Yi frowned slightly, his eyes fixed tightly on Sun Tao's feet.

The next moment, a strong gust of wind rushed toward Lin Yi's face. Lin Yi didn't have time to think and hurriedly dodged to the side. Sun Tao's punch grazed past Lin Yi.

However, just as Lin Yi was about to relax, the corner of his eye caught Sun Tao's wicked grin. "Not good..."

Lin Yi realized something was wrong; Sun Tao's punch wasn't that simple. Sure enough, he saw Sun Tao's fist transform into a 'tiger claw,' reaching out toward Lin Yi's front.

Seeing that Lin Yi couldn't dodge in time, the corners of Sun Tao's mouth curled up slightly. But the next moment, his 'tiger claw' grabbed nothing but air.

His expression tightened, and the smile on Sun Tao's face disappeared. He looked closely, but where was Lin Yi's figure? Then, a fierce wind attacked from behind.

Sun Tao was shocked and hurriedly tried to turn and dodge. However, it was a step too late; Lin Yi kicked him hard in the back.

The immense force was like being hit by a moving car. He lost his balance and lunged forward.

However... before he could even land, Lin Yi, utilizing [Divine Movement], had already caught up. Seeing this, Sun Tao's heart went cold, and his blood seemed to freeze.

As his body slammed heavily onto the ground, Lin Yi's fist followed immediately. Just as it was about to smash into him, the fist stopped right in front of Sun Tao.

Instantly, Sun Tao was dumbfounded. Cold sweat broke out on his back.

The others below the ring were even more dumbfounded. Especially Zhou Qi and Yang Yong; they had just been discussing the outcome between Sun Tao and Lin Yi.

Basically, there was no suspense. Sun Tao used the Black Tiger Fist, which had powerful fist wind, and he himself had a very manic personality and fought viciously. In their eyes, Lin Yi facing Sun Tao was destined to suffer. As long as it wasn't too excessive, they wouldn't stop this sparring session.