From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 301 - 276: Sparring

Lu Qi, also a free-fighting enthusiast, shouted, "Get out of the corner, get out..." However, his reminder seemed ineffective as Xu Chunliang was already cornered by Li Tingjun.

Just as Li Tingjun was about to unleash a combination punch attack, Xu Chunliang crouched down and slipped through the gap to escape.

Li Tingjun's combination punches hit nothing but air, leaving him and the spectators bewildered—how on earth did he escape?

Xu Chunliang, while bouncing around, gestured for Li Tingjun to come over, indicating, "Come on."

Li Tingjun thought to himself, this brat is so vexing—trying to tire me out like this?

With his vast experience, he slowly pressed toward Xu Chunliang. When he reached the right distance, he threw a hook punch, but Xu Chunliang dodged back. Li Tingjun then swept at his lower body with a knee, revealing his true intent after a feint.

Li Tingjun aimed to knock Xu Chunliang flat on his back.

Xu Chunliang had already seen through Li Tingjun's intention before he launched, leaped to dodge the sweep, and continued to retreat towards the ropes.

Sheng Chaohui issued a warning to Xu Chunliang. His actions were considered passive aggression, which would result in point deductions during an official match. Even though he feared Xu Chunliang, he still needed to maintain some professionalism.

As the first round ended, both returned to rest. Lu Qi came up behind Xu Chunliang, massaging his shoulders and reminding him to go on the offensive; otherwise, he would surely lose.

Xu Chunliang chuckled to himself, having seen through Li Tingjun's tactics completely. While Li Tingjun's combat ability was somewhat stronger than Sheng Chaohui's, it was still far inferior to his own.

Li Tingjun sat across from him, watching Xu Chunliang like a tiger eyeing its prey. During the first round, he hadn't landed an effective hit on Xu Chunliang. He was starting to realize that this opponent wasn't easy and that his footwork was too formidable.

Li Tingjun taunted, "Xiaowang, is that what you call Baji Fist? Even the soft, flimsy Tai Chi is better!" He was engaging in psychological warfare.

Xu Chunliang laughed, "I'll let you taste it soon."

After a one-minute rest, the two resumed the fight. Xu Chunliang seemed like a whole different person as he charged forward, advancing aggressively and using his shoulder to strike Li Tingjun. Though it appeared his shoulder was the focal point, in reality, he combined the twisting force from his waist and hips, harnessing his entire body's power.

Li Tingjun intended to perform a body slam. He did manage to hold Xu Chunliang's body, but Xu Chunliang's sudden twist made Li Tingjun feel as though he was embracing a python.

Xu Chunliang wasn't using standard Baji Fist techniques. By combining Hill Leaning with Python Pose to his level mastery, every move seemed seamlessly integrated.

Starting with an open-hand strike, integrating six forces, the power of the Six Opening and the might of the Python Fist, he maximized his body's force to its full potential.

Realizing he couldn't hold Xu Chunliang, let alone throw him to the ground, Li Tingjun's arms were shaken apart by his opponent's body. Xu Chunliang broke into his defense, charging forward with his shoulder striking Li Tingjun's chest.

Bang!

It was as if a giant hammer had struck Li Tingjun's chest, causing him to stagger back three steps in retreat, trying to dispel the force. But Xu Chunliang swiftly followed, throwing a punch toward his face. Being a seasoned veteran, Li Tingjun instinctively dodged by tilting his head.

Though he dodged quickly, Xu Chunliang's change was faster. Li Tingjun watched as Xu Chunliang's arm twisted unimaginably, as if it were boneless like a snake, swinging back at an unexpected angle.

Xu Chunliang's right fist struck Li Tingjun's left cheek, causing sweat to spray everywhere while his facial tissues shook violently from the blow.

Li Tingjun retreated to the ropes, but Xu Chunliang did not chase him.

Lu Qi, watching Xu Chunliang miss the opportunity to deliver a decisive blow, anxiously shouted from the side, "Attack! Take this chance to attack!"

Xu Chunliang just smiled, looking at Li Tingjun, giving him ample time to catch his breath before provocatively beckoning at him. Li Tingjun was enraged, thinking if he lost to a young man in two rounds in front of so many students, how could he ever be trusted again?

Summoning his courage, Li Tingjun charged at Xu Chunliang again, launching another set of combination punches.

Xu Chunliang noticed that even for a Sanda champion like Li Tingjun, his performance in the ring seemed dominated by Western boxing techniques, with almost no use of traditional martial arts moves. This shift in martial arts, from a historical focus on skill and spectacle to now resembling gymnastics, has deviated from its original cause of defeating opponents.

Facing Li Tingjun's attack, Xu Chunliang effortlessly dodged using the Spiritual Snake Eight Steps.

The students below the stage saw Li Tingjun making Xu Chunliang retreat step by step and thought he had the upper hand, cheering and applauding nonstop.

Only Li Tingjun on the stage was secretly groaning. Although things looked good at the moment, he had exerted all his strength yet failed to hit Xu Chunliang even once. This guy's footwork was too agile, dazzling and impossible to grasp.

As the second round was coming to an end, Li Tingjun unleashed another Cannon Fist. The Cannon Fist belongs to the fire element, forceful and fierce with an imposing momentum, hence its name. It is the most ferocious technique in the Five Elements Fist, attempting to crush the opponent in front of him with one punch.

Xu Chunliang also met it with a punch, the two gloves clashing with a loud impact. Xu Chunliang remained unmoved, while Li Tingjun was shaken and had to step back to steady himself.

Referee Sheng Chaohui saw very clearly that Li Tingjun was no match for Xu Chunliang. If Xu Chunliang wanted to defeat him, he could take him down in one round. But Xu Chunliang was like a cat teasing a mouse; he had to have his fun before showing his fangs.

Li Tingjun wasn't a fool. After finishing the second round, he realized his chances of winning today were slim. Removing his mouthguard, he smiled at Xu Chunliang and said, "You're quite formidable, Xiaowang. It seems like you're not using Baji Fist. How about we call it a draw for today?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head, "We're not short of this round, Director Li. Are you scared?"

Li Tingjun laughed heartily, "Then let's continue sparring." He glanced at Sheng Chaohui, thinking this old guy isn't reliable. He said he'd help me teach him a lesson, but it turned out he brought someone to teach me a lesson; I really don't remember when I offended Sheng Chaohui that he'd find such a master to upset my field.

Sheng Chaohui also noticed Li Tingjun's resentful look, thinking, don't blame me. I'm also a clay idol crossing the river, barely able to care for myself. Whoever caused the trouble should bear it themselves. The third round, these three minutes, will be the hardest for you. With Xu Chunliang's nature, if he lets you go, it'd be strange.

The third round began. Xu Chunliang went up to the stage without wearing his mouthguard, ignoring Lu Qi's reminders.

Li Tingjun's strategy for this round was to attack instead of defend. As long as he could get through this round, at least his dignity would be preserved.

The bell rang, and Li Tingjun stepped forward with a right bow stance, launching a left punch at Xu Chunliang's chest. Xu Chunliang hunched his chest and abdomen, ducking to avoid the left punch, simultaneously blocking Li Tingjun's left wrist with his left arm.

At the same time, he landed a lightning-fast right punch to Li Tingjun's head. Li Tingjun staggered, initially planning to squat to dodge Xu Chunliang's punch, but his opponent's punch was too fast. Although he made an evasive move, he couldn't avoid the punch at all.

Xu Chunliang didn't give him any respite, rapidly stepping forward with his right foot, hooking Li Tingjun's left leg with his right leg, and then driving his right elbow into Li Tingjun's jaw.

Li Tingjun saw stars if it weren't for his mouthguard, he might have bitten his tongue off. He staggered backward several steps, dizzy and dazed. Xu Chunliang's move was an evolution of the Heaven-reaching Cannon from Baji Fist.

The experts saw the origins. Sheng Chaohui noticed the move's background, thinking, this guy really understands Baji Fist.

Li Tingjun let out an angry roar, stepping out to the left, thrusting a left punch to Xu Chunliang's chest. Xu Chunliang's left arm shot out like a python from the river, striking Li Tingjun's right wrist precisely, successfully neutralizing his offensive. If not for the gloves, this move would have been a grab, directly seizing the opponent's right wrist, controlling his attack.

He stepped forward with his right foot, twisting his body to the left, driving his right elbow down upon Li Tingjun's left elbow joint.

Li Tingjun's left elbow went numb, his entire left arm losing sensation instantaneously. Xu Chunliang stepped closer with his left foot, slamming his right fist into Li Tingjun's abdomen, delivering a punch of tremendous power. Even though Li Tingjun attempted to hunch his chest and abdomen, he couldn't disperse the force. He felt like his internal organs were spasming from the impact.

This punch was derived from the Wind-facing Sun Palm in Baji Fist.

In a moment of desperation, Li Tingjun stepped back with his left foot, but Xu Chunliang didn't give him any breathing room, striking his head with a right punch. After suffering consecutive heavy blows, Li Tingjun noticeably slowed by half a beat. Although his right arm made the outward parrying motion, he still couldn't block Xu Chunliang's heavy punch.

Li Tingjun continued stepping back with his right foot, steadying himself mid-retreat, adopting a left bow stance, and counterattacking Xu Chunliang's head with a right punch. Managing to organize a counterattack while at a disadvantage, it showed his rich experience.

Xu Chunliang lifted both fists to lever Li Tingjun's right elbow, easily neutralizing his counterattack. He stepped forward with his right foot, stomping heavily on the stage, lowering his body, and ramming Li Tingjun's chest with his elbow, an Overlord's Hard Wrapping from Baji Fist.

Li Tingjun's head had already suffered several blows, leaving him dizzy, and his chest couldn't withstand this heavy blow, causing his legs to go limp, sitting down on the stage with a thud.

Sheng Chaohui wanted to call a halt but was too late. Xu Chunliang didn't give him a chance, stepping forward, swinging his right leg like a scorpion's tail, hooking Li Tingjun's jaw and snapping his head back in an exaggerated manner, his body collapsing with a thud on the stage.

Sheng Chaohui quickly stepped in to stop Xu Chunliang, while Lu Qi called a halt from below. If no one intervened, there was a real fear that Li Tingjun would be beaten to death on the spot by Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang shot Sheng Chaohui a glance, making Sheng Chauhui look pained, not wanting to act but forced to, covertly stuffing a pill into Li Tingjun's mouth, then opening a bottle of water to pour in.

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