Chapter 160: Brothers' Duel

The others in the classroom, hearing about the duel, all stood against the wall on one side.

Seeing the aura emanating from the two, Zhao Ya's expression turned grave.

Zheng Yang's strength had previously been far inferior to hers, but after learning Teacher Zhang's spear technique, his momentum grew stronger and stronger. If they really fought, she would be no match at all.

"Who do you think will win between them?"

Liu Yang asked.

"They grew up together. Mo Xiao's understanding and talent for spear techniques are beyond Zheng Yang's reach. I've heard they've fought countless times, and the latter always ends up losing. I'm afraid this time will be no exception!"

Zhao Ya hesitated, then said.

Though unwilling to admit it, Mo Xiao was still extremely formidable.

Even Zheng Yang himself knew he was far from being a match for this friend.

Perhaps aware of this, Lu Xun deliberately poached him from Teacher Wang Chao's tutelage to use against him. It had to be said, his methods were ruthless.

"I heard that in preparation for this teacher evaluation, Teacher Wang Chao even taught Mo Xiao several moves from his family's spear technique!" Yuan Tao, though weak in cultivation, was never short on information. He hesitated, then said.

"Family spear technique? You mean the Wang Family Spear?"

Zhao Ya was utterly incredulous.

"Is the Wang Family Spear famous?" Seeing her expression, Liu Yang looked over.

"In Tianxuan Royal City, there are two notable Wang families. One is our Wang family, one of the four great clans; the other is the family of spear master Wang Chong!" This time it wasn't Zhao Ya who answered, but Wang Ying.

As a member of the four great clans' Wang family, she naturally knew the other Wang family, which had a reputation comparable to theirs, very well.

"Wang Chong?"

"Indeed. Wang Chong is hailed as the number one spear master in Tianxuan Royal City, even praised highly by His Majesty Shen Zhui. His独创 Wang Family Spear is a unique art, a coveted ultimate technique for countless spear practitioners!" Wang Ying said with a hint of admiration.

"That impressive?"

Liu Yang was astonished and couldn't help asking, "Then what is the relationship between this Wang Chong and Teacher Wang Chao?"

"Wang Chao is the only son of this spear master. That's why he attracts countless spear cultivators vying to become his disciples!" Wang Ying said.

"I see!" Looking back at the arena, Liu Yang's face showed concern: "In that case, isn't Zheng Yang in great danger?"

"Exactly. The Wang Family Spear is formidable, originally a secret art not to be passed on. I never expected Teacher Wang Chao to break the rules and teach him a few moves. He's really generous. It seems he's gone all out for this teacher evaluation." Zhao Ya snorted.

The Wang Family Spear was a hereditary technique, passed only to sons, never to daughters or outsiders. From Yuan Tao's words, Teacher Wang Chao had actually taught Mo Xiao a few moves, showing how much he valued the teacher evaluation.

Zheng Yang was already no match for Mo Xiao, and now that the latter had learned the Wang Family Spear, how could he possibly be a rival?

For a moment, everyone was filled with worry.

...

In the arena.

"Teacher Wang taught me three moves from the Wang Family Spear: the third, seventh, and eighteenth. Be careful!" Mo Xiao turned his spear tip, pointing it straight ahead, and said.

"The third move, Sudden Cold Light; the seventh, Sunset Glow; the eighteenth, Returning Bird to the Forest? Good!" Zheng Yang's expression turned serious.

The Wang Family Spear was well-known; anyone who studied spear techniques had basically researched it. However, they only knew the names and moves, not the cultivation mental method—only the form, not the essence.

"Then I'll begin. Third move, Sudden Cold Light!"

With a loud shout, Mo Xiao shook his long spear and thrust straight out.

Before the spear arrived, the force spread straight along the shaft. Cold light flashed, life-threatening and soul-seizing, chilling the body.

This move concentrated all the essence, energy, and spirit into the spear's light, penetrating the shaft with force that could pierce a steel plate several fingers thick in one strike.

Mo Xiao was indeed a spear genius. The Wang Family Spear was difficult to master, yet he could unleash such powerful force.

"Well struck!"

Seeing his opponent's spear technique so formidable, Zheng Yang's pupils contracted, and he met it with his own spear.

...

"Such a formidable spear technique..."

Seeing Mo Xiao's aura burst forth, his long spear like a thunderbolt, everyone's expressions tightened.

"Zhao Ya, since Mo Xiao has learned such a powerful spear technique, why doesn't he wait for the competition to spar with Zheng Yang, but comes now?" Wang Ying didn't understand.

Having learned such a powerful move, he should practice in secret and reveal it during the competition to astonish everyone and catch Zheng Yang off guard. Coming now to spar, Zheng Yang would know in advance and be prepared, making the next match less smooth.

"It's brotherly loyalty!" Zhao Ya couldn't figure it out either, but Liu Yang beside her spoke up.

"Brotherly loyalty?"

"Yes. Mo Xiao and Zheng Yang grew up together. He must feel some resistance to sparring with him. So he came specifically to find his friend, ostensibly for a duel, but actually to tell him what he's learned so he can be prepared. Didn't you notice he revealed the moves he learned before the fight? In a normal match, who would announce their moves in advance?"

Only a man could understand brotherly loyalty. Mo Xiao's actions were subtle, but Zhao Ya and Wang Ying couldn't grasp it; how could it escape Liu Yang?

"I see!"

Everyone suddenly understood and looked again.

Clang, clang, clang!

While they were talking, several exchanges had already taken place in the arena. The spears clanged sharply, energy scattered, and Zheng Yang was indeed flustered, unable to hold his ground, retreating repeatedly.

"Good spear technique! You've learned, but I haven't been idle either. Mo Xiao, now let me show you the spear technique Teacher Zhang taught me!"

Despite being at a disadvantage, Zheng Yang wasn't nervous; instead, he smiled lightly.

He hadn't used the spear technique Zhang Xuan taught earlier, only his own understanding and basics of spear techniques, which naturally couldn't withstand the other's Wang Family Spear.

Boom!

As his words ended, his long spear coiled like a dragon rising, a river rushing to the sea. Though it was just an ordinary move, Mo Xiao felt a mountain pressing down, an overwhelming pressure that made it hard to breathe.

Bang!

Before he could react, Mo Xiao felt a tightness in his chest. The Wang Family Spear he was executing shattered instantly, and he was sent flying backward, sliding seven or eight meters along the ground before stopping.

"Ah?"

Zheng Yang was obviously startled too, never expecting this move to have such power.

Since learning this move, he had been practicing it, never dreaming it would be so powerful.

When he had defeated Teacher Zhou Tian before, he always thought it was because of Teacher Zhang's true qi. Now he realized that at the same level, even without that true qi, this spear technique was absolutely invincible.

Mo Xiao, whom he had fought since childhood, was far superior in both spear technique and strength. Now, even after learning the Wang Family Spear, Zheng Yang had only hoped to put up a decent fight. He never dreamed that one move would send him flying; if he hadn't withdrawn his strength in time, Mo Xiao might have been injured.

"Are you okay?"

He walked over in two steps and helped his friend up.

"You... what move is that?"

Struggling to his feet, Mo Xiao's eyes were wide with disbelief.

He had used the Wang Family Spear, hailed as the number one spear technique in the Tianxuan Kingdom, yet... before his opponent's spear technique, it was as laughable as children playing house, defeated in one blow.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed it.

"This is the spear technique Teacher Zhang taught me!" Zheng Yang said with pride.

His greatest dream had been to join Teacher Wang Chao's class, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Wang Family Spear and learn a thing or two. Now he realized how fortunate it was that Teacher Wang hadn't accepted him; otherwise, how could he have had such an opportunity to become Teacher Zhang's student!

"Teacher Zhang taught you? This... such a powerful spear technique, and he just passed it on to you like that?"

Mo Xiao still found it hard to believe.

The Wang Family Spear was treasured by Teacher Wang Chao. If not for Teacher Lu Xun's request and the upcoming teacher evaluation, he probably wouldn't have taught even those three moves.

This move was more than twice as brilliant as the Wang Family Spear, and he casually taught it to Zheng Yang? Was that for real?

"Teacher Zhang never holds back when teaching; he is a true teacher!" Zheng Yang said firmly.

"This..."

Seeing his friend's words came from the heart, genuinely admiring this Teacher Zhang, Mo Xiao smiled lightly.

He had thought it was a pity that his friend hadn't entered Wang Chao's tutelage, but instead, he had found a better teacher and learned a more profound spear technique.

With this one move, he knew that even if he had learned all the Wang Family Spear moves, he would still be far from a match.

"This spear technique is so powerful; I am thoroughly convinced in defeat. May I know its name?"

After a moment, Mo Xiao couldn't help asking.

Even if he lost to a spear technique, he had to know its name.

"Name?" Zheng Yang scratched his head, looking embarrassed. "I don't know what it's called either. Teacher Zhang just created it and hasn't had time to name it yet..."

"Created it? No time to name it?" Mo Xiao stumbled, nearly fainting on the spot.

Those who can create spear techniques are all true spear masters with vast experience. Usually, a technique has a name before it's even fully formed. But this... he had already taught it to a student and hadn't even thought of a name?

Moreover, this spear technique was even more powerful than the Wang Family Spear, worthy of being called the number one spear technique in the Tianxuan Kingdom... and it had no name?

You're not messing with me, are you?

"How about this: you help me think of a good name..."

While he was still in shock, he heard his friend's voice continue.

"You..."

Hearing this, Mo Xiao's face darkened, and he couldn't help saying, "Zheng Yang, be careful! Every martial technique created by a cultivator is a labor of the heart, and the name given can be passed down through the ages. Since this move was created by Teacher Zhang, he should definitely name it. For you to name it... what kind of behavior is that? If he finds out, won't he be furious, saying you are insulting his hard work?"

You learn someone else's technique and then want to name it? What a joke!

"Ah..."

Seeing his friend's serious tone, not like a joke, Zheng Yang was taken aback.

Insulting his hard work?

Teacher Zhang even let them name the techniques he created...

Thinking this, he couldn't help saying, "It's fine. Teacher Zhang said I could name it whatever I want. To be honest, the techniques we practice were all created by Teacher Zhang, and we named them ourselves..."

"What? He created techniques and martial skills and let you name them?"

Mo Xiao swayed, nearly fainting on the spot.

Other teachers, when teaching a martial skill, are afraid it will be passed on. But this Teacher Zhang actually creates techniques and martial skills for his students and lets them name them...

Zhang Xuan... what kind of teacher is this?