701 Take Flight, I’ll Scare You With My Speed (1/2)
It was so sudden, and he didn't even bid Fang Zhengzhi farewell.
Indeed, having grown up in the jungles, Yan Qing did not have an exactly 'proper' understanding of fairness in a battle either.
Fang Zhengzhi was slightly astounded after watching Yan Qing dash straight into the thick fog, but a smile quickly formed on his face.
”Dude, don't be so fast!” Fang Zhengzhi bellowed into the distance, and an azure shade of light glowed in front of him.
”Boom!” A mellow burst rumbled through the Jungle of Mysteries. Very evidently, someone charged forward too quickly and hastily that he rammed his head straight into a tree, hence producing this low thud.
As for why he collided into a tree … it was definitely not due to the thick fog obstructing his vision, nor due to his excessive speed, but because the tree sprouted out from thin air.
”Ka-cha!” The tree snapped. Another bloody scar streaked across Yan Qing's head, but he did not seem particularly shocked or angry about this.
Having grown up in the jungle, he has personally experienced the laws of nature, sneak attacks, joint attacks, and ambushes in such a perilous environment with danger lurking in every corner, and everything has always abided by a single rule - either you live, or you die!
Hence, objectively speaking, Fang Zhengzhi's decision to employ his own counterattacks after Yan Qing clinched a head-start was simply rational ordinary competition. And since this was a bet, both sides would certainly not pull their punches.
Yan Qing did not stop. After colliding head-first into a huge tree, he grabbed the fallen log with his bare hands and used it to propel him back into the air.
”Swish!” He stopped his fall and bounded back up like a monkey, moving with such frightening agility.
”Am I competing in something I shouldn't have competed in?” With his mouth agape, Fang Zhengzhi gazed at the shadow's unstopping advance, truly feeling that something went wrong.
Since Yan Qing grew up in the jungles among the beasts … why did he still choose to compete with Yan Qing over speed, and worse, inside a jungle? Isn't he just shooting himself in the foot?
He didn't agonize over this for long. For any match, once it starts, there's only one way to move forward - either you win, or you lose.
The blue light flickered incessantly as Fang Zhengzhi's body traversed the jungle swiftly. He exploited his advantage of mastering the Heaven Dao coupled with the experiences of hunting in the mountains in his youth, hence Fang Zhengzhi's speed was naturally not slower than Yan Qing's at all.
The two shadows sped towards the same direction, one in front and one behind. And with their movements causing such a ruckus, it was virtually impossible for them to go unnoticed by the wandering beasts. However, their speed was simply too astonishing that even the beasts lying in their way could not react in time.
”Plop!” One of them collapsed to the ground. Its dark green eyes were evidently in shock and disbelief, after all, it only saw a shadow and could not even identify what the shadow looked like. Where was the disciple training that they were promised?
As it was mulling over this, a blue ray of light arrived in front of it. It was as pure as the sky.
”....” The beast opened its mouth, gazing at the pristine azure shade of blue before its eyes, unable to describe its feelings with any sort of roars.
And then, a foot stomped right on its head. And in the next instant … Just as it began to lift its head up again, the beast collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud, and a single sinister-looking fang was deeply etched into a piece of rock.
”Ka-cha!” Its tooth had broken off.
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Outside the Divine Rain Pond in the Heaven Dao Pavilion, Sixth Elder felt as though an immense weight has been lifted off his shoulders. After all, Chi Guyan has already reached the Fourth Heaven with such ease. With things going so smoothly, what could possibly go wrong?
The surrounding Heaven Dao disciples were also beaming with joy. The news of Chi Guyan's bet with Fang Zhengzhi had spread through the entire Heaven Dao Pavilion half a month ago, so why would the Heaven Dao disciples be unaware of the significance of this showdown?
Although they all believed Fang Zhengzhi was intentionally finding an excuse to lengthen his stay in the Heaven Dao Pavilion for another month, it would be virtually impossible for them to witness Chi Guyan lose this bet …
After all, the loser would have to be the winner's personal slave. Could they bare to watch Chi Guyan serve Fang Zhengzhi tea, wash his clothes, cook his meals, entertain him and perform for him everyday?
”Senior Chi Guyan, you have to win this round!”
”Of course!”
”I'm guessing that brat is still spinning around in circles in the Jungle of Mysteries. I wonder how many ferocious beasts are surrounding him now.”
”Hahaha … I really do want to see his pathetic state now, but what a pity, I'm not in-charge of observing the Divine Rain Pond's activity!”
The Heaven Dao disciples discussed and chuckled together.