In an instant, both men almost simultaneously initiated their moves, arriving at the center. Meng Kuo threw a punch, extremely slow, a stark contrast to the swiftness of the prior match, akin to a snail's crawl. However, Li Xin's movements were not fast either, with their fists and legs intertwined, each strike solid yet silent, as though the surrounding space was slightly blurred.
The entire audience watched their offense and defense with curiosity, each move well-defined and cohesive. Meng Kuo employed the signature technique of the Vajra Institute, the Mountain-Shattering Eighteen Hands, a fundamental practice for each disciple, while the Loose Cultivator mostly focused on defense, lacking the sharpness of the previous bout and seemingly caught in Meng Kuo's rhythm.
It seemed more like a performance than a life-and-death duel.
