82: No martial ethics

“The martial arts demonstration begins!”

As soon as the words fell, everyone in the arena started throwing punches!

Countless lively men began the most primitive one-on-one combat!

Immediately, the arena became a competition of fists and flesh.

Lin Yue led the Generals along the path, watching everyone's competition up close!

“Whirlwind Palm!”

“Thunderclap Fist!”

“Dog Beating Fist!”

“Watch my Earth-Shattering Strike!”

“Lightning Five-Consecutive Whip!”

Such invincible, cool, and stylish names immediately caught the attention of the group.

A Soldier was seen casually using unorganized moves to attack!

The young Soldier opposite, facing such a unique skill, had no power to parry and could only fight and retreat. Lin Yue was momentarily engrossed.

“My Lord, don't look at this Soldier's unorganized moves; they subtly contain a hint of profound mystery! This slightly older Soldier, purely in terms of martial arts, might not be highly skilled, but in his understanding of moves, I doubt many in the entire White Horse Righteous Cavalry can compare to him!” Pan Feng mused, explaining the subtle and exquisite moves to Lin Yue, and giving him a high evaluation!

Lin Yue was a little suspicious, but he still trusted Pan Feng's judgment and continued to watch.

The young Soldier, after enduring one whip, showed a pained expression and was forced to retreat again and again, quickly reaching the edge of the arena.

The slightly older Soldier was overjoyed at this, and after a set of Lightning Five-Consecutive Whips, he came again!

“Lightning Five-Consecutive Whip!”

“Again?” the young Soldier asked in surprise.

The Soldier opposite him gained even more momentum, pressing his advantage!

“Pan Feng, why are these two Lightning Five-Consecutive Whips so different in their moves?” Lin Yue asked curiously. Not only were they very different, but he even doubted if that Soldier could perform the exact same move twice!

Pan Feng was engrossed, musing, “This man's martial arts attainment is very deep; he is no longer limited to the ‘form’ of the moves, but rather the ‘intent’!

Any move, unrestricted by form, used as I wish, used as my heart desires—that is the mark of a true martial arts master!”

Although Lin Yue was a bit skeptical after hearing this, he also agreed upon careful thought. His own cultivated 'Xinyou Blade Art' had reached a state of perfection, likewise not confined to specific moves, but constantly changing according to the battlefield situation!

What's more, even Xing Daorong was carefully observing without speaking, which was enough to prove the skillfulness of the moves!

Then everyone continued to watch. The young Soldier retreated again and again; one more step back, and he would step out of bounds and regrettably forfeit.

The slightly older Soldier smiled, seeing victory just one step away!

But just then, the young Soldier gave a wicked smile.

Suddenly, he shifted his center of gravity downwards, performing an 'Immortal's Kneel' and reaching forward!

“Monkey Steals the Peaches!”

“Damn it, young man, you have no Wu De!”

The older Soldier immediately hunched over, curled into a ball, and fell to the ground, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

“Sorry, sorry.” The young man squatted down, wanting to help his opponent up, but the other man kept retreating uncontrollably, showing the power of that grab.

The Generals couldn't help but gasp, and Lin Yue was covered in goosebumps, unable to bear watching.

“This young man, without ten years of practice, couldn't perform this accurate, ruthless, and precise ‘Monkey Steals the Peaches’!

This young man is terrifying! I didn't expect that among fewer than ten thousand Soldiers, these two martial arts masters could appear simultaneously!” Pan Feng exclaimed!

“Is he alright?” Lin Yue asked, still shocked.

“Don't worry, Captain. I've practiced for many years, and my control of force is superb. I only used thirty percent of my power just now. This old brother will be fine after two hours of rest!” The young man turned his head and saw that the Captain who had just spoken was looking at him, and quickly cupped his hands in reply.

Practiced Monkey Steals the Peaches for many years? Superb control? Thirty percent power?

Lin Yue couldn't help but start to take this young man seriously. Such a sinister move; he wondered how he usually practiced it?

This was a talent, very much to his liking!

“What is your name?” Lin Yue couldn't help but ask.

“My name is Wu De!” the young man said with a smile.

“Wu De?” Lin Yue asked incredulously.

“Yes, that's me!” Wu De said with a smile!

Lin Yue couldn't help but use his Art of Recognizing People on him, wanting to find out the truth!

【name: Wu De

Martial Power: 40

Intelligence: 38

Command: 33

Politics: 28

Charm: 77

】

So he really was named Wu De! He was only a Special Grade Soldier in strength, though he was already outstanding among Soldiers, there was still some gap from his expectation.

Lin Yue had originally thought that such a steady, accurate, ruthless, and swift move would at least be at the level of a Half-Step Martial General, but his cunning—no, his diligence—Lin Yue liked very much.

“Are you interested in becoming my personal guard, with the position of Squad Leader!” Lin Yue immediately asked.

A Special Grade Soldier serving as a Squad Leader in the Great Wall Legion was not a high position; the rank Lin Yue offered was quite normal.

“I am willing, very willing!” Wu De said excitedly. To become a Squad Leader, and a personal guard at that, already far exceeded his expectations!

“Good, how old are you?”

“Next month I will be seventeen!” Wu De said with a smile.

“Very good!” Lin Yue said with a smile. To possess the strength of a Special Grade Soldier at such a young age showed his potential, and he was still young. With proper training, his future potential was not low.

“You don't need to continue the martial arts competition. Follow San Dao's arrangements; he is the Squad Leader of the personal guard squad.” Lin Yue said. He dared not let Wu De continue competing. He had no Wu De at all. If he allowed him to continue, he didn't know how many people would be left with psychological trauma!

“Understood!” Wu De said with a smile.

At the mention of psychological trauma, Lin Yue couldn't help but look at the Soldier who was slightly older than Wu De. He had intended to comfort him, but to his surprise, the man was calmly standing to the side, as if the person who had just fallen to the ground was someone else. At this moment, not a trace of abnormality could be seen!

Lin Yue was a little surprised. Could it have been an illusion just now? Who could suffer such a heartbreaking injury and get up immediately? It seemed he still had some real skill!

He couldn't help but ask, “Are you alright?”

“Thank you for your concern, Captain. I have fully recovered,” the Soldier said, chest puffed out.

This startled Lin Yue. Why were there so many surprising individuals today? He couldn't help but check his attributes.

【name: Ma Baoguo

Martial Power: 46

Intelligence: 41

Command: 40

Politics: 45

Charm: 72

】

A Half-Step Martial General! He didn't expect him to be a well-rounded talent! His Martial Power, Intelligence, Command, and even Politics were not low!

Although he lost to Wu De by one move, as the saying goes, a unique skill can conquer the world, and that was the result of Wu De's ten years of hard practice of his unique skill!

Losing to him was not shameful; in fact, Lin Yue felt that Ma Baoguo was even more valuable than Wu De!

“Are you interested in becoming my personal guard, also serving as a Squad Leader!” Lin Yue asked eagerly.

“I, Ma Baoguo, couldn't ask for more!” Ma Baoguo said excitedly!

He had originally thought that after losing to Wu De, he would stop there, only able to be an ordinary Soldier. He didn't expect that he could also receive the same treatment as Wu De!

Although his realm was higher than Wu De's, a loss was a loss. He didn't make excuses, only regretting his carelessness. Now, serving as a Squad Leader, he could fully display his martial arts!

“Good!” Lin Yue took both their hands and said, “You two go down and rest with San Dao first. From now on, you two will follow San Dao's Command.”

“Understood!” The two responded cheerfully, then went down to rest with Liu Sandao.