In the first exchange between Zhao Mu and Wu Gang, Zhao Mu immediately gained the upper hand, surprisingly achieving an advantage in the clash of strength and fiercely forcing Wu Gang back!
Even Zhang Biao, Xu Zhixiong, and Instructor Xie Yingxue, whose gazes were focused here, couldn't help but secretly gasp in surprise.
Because based on physical proportions, Zhao Mu's physique was actually stronger than Wu Gang's—this was completely illogical!
Wu Gang was no trash; his physique ranked among the top two of all the Trial Participants in this round.
Before this, the number of Trial Participants who had been miserably defeated by him had already reached double digits.
Even Shao Han, who was relatively familiar with Zhao Mu, showed a strange look in his eyes upon seeing this scene.
"How did I never know this guy was so strong! Did he hold back his strength when sparring with me back at school?"
"Strange... is this really the Zhao Mu I know?"
The more Shao Han thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
What he didn't know was that what Zhao Mu had learned from Bu Yanhuan since childhood were methods for slaying enemies on the battlefield.
Therefore, this top student of Yuwu No. 2 Middle School had never used his true strength during combat training at school!
On the battlefield, flames blazed not far away, and the surrounding light and shadows flickered erratically.
Wu Gang stabilized his body, and the large wound on his head continued to seep blood.
He gripped his war hammer tightly with both hands, and his expression grew solemn.
"Hah!"
A battle roar erupted from his mouth, and he charged fiercely toward Zhao Mu again, like a war chariot!
The halberd in Zhao Mu's hand skillfully traced a circular outline. Gripping the shaft with both hands, he plunged downward like a fierce tiger descending a mountain!
"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!"
The heavy hammer and the heavenly halberd collided violently. Both were long, heavy weapons, making the clash of strength particularly crucial, and neither side was willing to concede defeat!
In terms of spiritual energy, Zhao Mu was originally weaker than Wu Gang, but his [Condensation] was stronger than Wu Gang's. Therefore, the spiritual energy consumed by Spiritual Entanglement on his weapon was also less than Wu Gang's.
As for physique, his strength even surpassed this 300-jin giant!
Without any elaborate moves, the two were simply engaging in a furious power exchange!
Gradually, a sense of terror arose in Wu Gang's heart. His hands slowly began to go numb, and he was even starting to lose his grip on the war hammer!
Mountain-Worshiping Force is a Combat Technique that emphasizes strength, focusing on delivering a decisive blow and swiftly defeating the opponent with a burst of immense power.
However, its endurance was poor.
The weapon in Zhao Mu's hand was heavier than his war hammer, yet Zhao Mu wielded it far more flexibly.
After dozens of furious exchanges, Wu Gang's speed began to slow down.
"Too slow, too slow! Do you only have brute force?"
Zhao Mu seized the opportunity and pressed relentlessly. Already positioned above him, the heavenly halberd now descended from the sky, fiercely slashing toward Wu Gang's face!
Wu Gang's pupils suddenly contracted, and he raised the war hammer with both hands to block.
"Clang!!"
The halberd struck the hammer handle hard, causing the handle to tremble violently. Wu Gang could barely hold onto the war hammer.
Zhang Biao took a deep breath: "Don't look at how skinny this kid is, he's all muscle underneath! His strength is actually greater than Wu Gang's—is this Innate Divine Strength?"
Xu Zhixiong, however, saw the subtle truth.
"It's not just that his strength surpasses Wu Gang's; his technique is also a complete victory!"
What Zhao Mu was executing was not a halberd technique, but the application of long weapons within the [Seven Kills Battle Method].
This unranked Combat Technique, created by Bu Yanhuan, had no rules; it was like a battlefield beast, using fists, feet, elbows, knees, biting, headbutting, stones, grass, and trees—everything could be used as a weapon.
Everything was solely for the purpose of effectively killing the enemy.
Zhao Mu had practiced this foundational Combat Technique for ten years. He could wield any weapon, even making a frying pan whistle with power, unbound by rigid forms.
Zhao Mu pressed forward continuously, while Wu Gang was forced to retreat step by step.
When a strength-type fighter like Wu Gang falls behind in power during a confrontation, they immediately fall into a complete disadvantage.
Not only did Zhao Mu surpass him in strength, but he was also faster!
The heavenly halberd's offensive was like a never-ending storm. Eventually, Wu Gang could only be forced into defensive counterattacks, with no chance left to strike back.
"No, I can't let this continue! Once my strength is exhausted, I'll be killed!"
Wu Gang finally felt fear at this moment. The blood on his forehead flowed more heavily as he used Force Projection in combat, even blurring his vision.
After blocking Zhao Mu's attack one more time, Wu Gang suddenly let out a furious roar!
A surge of even stronger spiritual energy erupted from his hands, and the heavy hammer instantly burst forth with a more dazzling blue spiritual energy halo!
Zhao Mu's gaze sharpened, and the spectators also became fully focused.
"Wu Gang is going all out!"
Suddenly unleashing spiritual energy causes a temporary depletion in the body's reserves, but it allows for an instantaneous powerful attack.
"Mount Tai Crushes the Peak!"
Wu Gang gave a forceful shake, actually knocking the heavenly halberd out of Zhao Mu's hands. He then raised the heavy war hammer high with both hands and slammed it violently down toward Zhao Mu's head!
"Boom!"
The war hammer, wrapped in powerful spiritual energy, crashed down, intended to inflict heavy damage on Zhao Mu with this single blow, or even defeat him outright!
But Zhao Mu showed no panic. Facing Wu Gang's incomparably fierce strike, his action was—to dodge!
A sudden whirlwind erupted from his spiritual energy-wrapped legs!
His figure moved swiftly to the side like a phantom! The speed surpassed Wu Gang's imagination!
Light and Agile Steps, Life Skill, Proficiency 156.
This level of proficiency meant that Zhao Mu had far exceeded the human limit for someone with his physical constitution.
Facing a fierce strike from a Combat Level 5 opponent, he wouldn't be foolish enough to clash head-on in the opponent's specialized Domain.
"Boom!!!"
The war hammer in Wu Gang's hand slammed down, actually carving a half-meter deep pit into the ground!
Dirt and stones flew up, but Zhao Mu had already perfectly evaded the range of the attack and suffered no harm.
The sudden burst of speed displayed by Zhao Mu left Wu Gang stunned on the spot.
The distance between them was only three meters, and he had been extremely confident that Zhao Mu couldn't dodge this move.
However, he had ultimately underestimated his opponent.
After the strike, a momentary void appeared in his internal spiritual energy. Zhao Mu seized this opportunity and attacked from the side!
But this time, he didn't use the heavenly halberd; instead, he pulled out a Flying Knife from the sheath at his waist!
At close range, a brilliant blue light suddenly erupted, heading straight for the exhausted Wu Gang!
Wu Gang failed to dodge and was struck directly by the Flying Knife!
"Pfft!"
The Flying Knife pierced through his protective spiritual energy and lodged directly into his neck!
More than half of the ten-plus centimeter long Flying Knife was forcefully embedded!
Blood instantly spurted out like a fountain!
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