Chapter 280: Chapter 280 Mock battle.
Several days had passed since Soma practiced his breathing techniques, but he still hadn't shown any significant progress. Two more stars were lit in his deep consciousness, but it was faintly unnoticeable if he lost his focus for a bit.
Currently, the students in Class A are having a mock battle, as today was P.E. Class. Teacher Lee, who monitored everyone in class, began to shout his instructions.
"Okay, everyone, listen up; I want the five people who I have chosen to engage in Mock battle first and let your other classmates see your performance".
The other students in Class A yelp joyfully because they can see how the strongest in their Class are sparring. This is also good for their training in observing their opponent's movements, breath, and habits. Then, they can utilize it in their training program to become strong in the future.
"Also, for the one that doesn't get picked up, you can challenge the contestant that I have chosen, and if you guys manage to beat them five, then I will consider revoking their qualification to participate in the Martial Arts competition later".
Upon hearing what Teacher Lee had said, the stadium where the Class-A gathered turned eerily quiet. Their bodies stiffened like statues, and soon, the fighting spirit within their hearts ignited. Each of their eyes was blaze brilliantly, ready to face the chosen one in their Class.
"Okay then, Leon and Lin Fan, step forward."
"Yes".
"...".
Leon, with his friendly and firm attitude, brought much attention to him as he stepped forward; on the other hand, Lin Fan, as usual, still emitted an unapproachable aura that chased away every person who wanted to build some bond with him; because of even half semester past, he is still loner in Class.
The other classmates still feel hesitant around him; even his lackey, who used to leech to him now, was keeping a low-key blend with the other crowd.
"You two prepare to spar; as for everyone, make some room for them!".
As the other classmate began to create some space, Leon and Lin Fan started to face each other in the middle of the arena. Both of them greeted their opponent with their own respective styles.
Soma, who cleared a space, stood in front of the other students, accompanied by the two Class-A Madonna on each side. He parted his lips, for this was an interesting development before the tournament.
After training his breathing technique, Soma could faintly feel other people's presence much more vividly, and the aura that leaked from their bodies; he could sense it if he concentrated enough. Read exclusive content at m v l em pyr
This might be one of the effects of his training. His senses are heightened by leaps, and his Instinct skill also soared. He is currently level four, breaking the boundary between beginner and intermediate. It is getting nearer to its derivative version.
"Start!".
In an instant, Teacher Lee announced that Lin Fan, who was clearly different from what he used to, came from Leon's side while thrusting his clenched fist.
Leon, who saw that in a blink, couldn't prepare himself and was in a difficult situation despite the spar had just already begun. Using the confusion within Leon's mind, Lin Fan began to relentlessly strike him in close-quarter combat, not giving him any chance for Leon to brandish his wooden sword.
Lin Fan took a step back and seemed to try to regain his breath for a little while; Leon saw that he had swung his wooden sword horizontally, but that was proven to be a mistake.
With swift movement, Lin Fan shifts his position and shrinks their distance. He then grabs Leon's right wrist, twisting it before stealing the wooden sword, which is pointed toward Leon's neck.
"As I thought!". Soma muttered inside his heart. This kind of development had already been predicted, but to think that Leon would be defeated easily.
"That's enough! You two get behind me; we will continue the course".
"Wait!".
Lin Fan's sudden shout interrupted Teacher Lee's instruction and made every eye in the room turn toward him.
"What is the matter, Lin fan?".
"I want to fight another person, Soma. Come here!".
Every student and even Teacher Lee's gaze now shifted toward Soma. As the person mentioned, he shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward into the arena.
"Sure, Let's spar, Lin Fan".
Leon stood up from his place and thanked Lin Fan while taking the wooden sword back. They were passing each other, and Soma could see how bitter Leon was feeling right now, but he wouldn't comment anything. Soma just walked away and stood facing Lin Fan.
Within the distance of five meters, they stood, everyone behind Teacher Lee had already felt the tension between them. Teacher Lee had to admit it; these two students were a bit ahead of each other in terms of strength, battle experience, and resolve. He turned to look at Leon, who was consoled by some female students behind him; he sighed.
Indeed, Leon was the one who held the title of savior, but his current strength still hadn't matured yet.
Lee turned his attention to the middle arena where Soma and Lin Fan had awaited his instruction.
"...Start!".
Once the signal roared, no one on either side made a move. Soma, who stood calmly, and Lin Fan, who prepared his stance, began their staring contest.
However, for those who excel in Martial arts, by watching the two standing still in their head, they were simulating which path they should take to defeat the opponent in front of them.
Soma, with his overwhelming battle experience, had already grasped the path of his victory, but as for Lin Fan, he is drenched in cold sweat, still trying to find a way to defeat Soma.
Lin Fan racked his brain but soon came up with one solution that he thought could change the situation. After having his mind straight, Lin Fan began to move.
He rushed toward Soma, who was still standing calmly, showing his composure in this sparring. Without any hesitation in his strike, Lin Fan launched a tiger palm, which Soma only side-stepped to the side, dodging the attack.
It didn't end with just that. Lin Fan began to swing his hand to the side, prompting Soma to duck out. Then, Lin Fan, like a maddening beast, began to hurl multiple attacks in the form of fists, palms, fingers, knuckles, and kicks, utilizing his body as a weapon itself.
Soma calmly dealt with the incoming attack, dodging and deflecting their trajectory efficiently as he shifted his footwork to close his distance with Lin Fan. He thrust his fist straight at Lin Fan's left jaw, and Lin Fan, who saw it incoming, dodged it barely with an awkward posture.
Soma intended to grab Lin Fan's throat, but Lin Fan used his flexibility to escape his clutches by dropping down to the floor, his feet stretched straight and began to target Soma's stance.
While fighting in this close distance, Soma managed to see a faint glimmer of constellations within Lin Fan's body, and its first dimmed star began to light up, intending to break free from its slumber.
Soma, who saw that, began to ponder whether he should let Lin Fan break through here or not.
"Hey, eyes on me!".
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