Fang Yongnian was struck flying nearly off the stage, whereas Xu Hao only took a small step back, displaying no signs of injury.
If one had to point out any change, it was that his clothes' hem fluttered in the wind caused by the Qi Force.
After a single move, the victor and the vanquished were clear!
The huge gap in their strength left the crowd utterly shocked.
Everyone fell dead silent.
No one had anticipated such an outcome, but it happened just like that.
Chen Suyi's tightly clenched fists slowly relaxed, uncertain if it was because Xu Hao was unharmed or if she felt powerless to "take revenge."
Commander Wu and other veterans were dumbfounded. Before the match, they had thought it would be a battle between equals, but reality had slapped them harshly in the face—it was a complete overpowering!
It was as if a grown man was bullying a child!
In the troops, Fang Yongnian was considered one of the more senior members, hence some of the new recruits greatly admired him, believing him to be very skilled.
But now, Xu Hao had shattered the legend of Fang Yongnian in their hearts with just one move!
Seeing Xu Hao raising his hand to attack, Fang Yongnian knew he was no match and quickly said, "I concede!"
Xu Hao shook his head slightly and turned to leave, his interest not even slightly piqued by such a weak opponent. Rеаd аhеаd аnd gеt updаtеs by visiting М^VLЕМРYR.
But just then, an unexpected change occurred!
Fang Yongnian suddenly got up from the ground and took something out from his bosom, looming desperation across his face. After taking a deep look at Chen Suyi, he launched a sneak attack on Xu Hao with all his might.
In an instant, a Floating Light shone on Fang Yongnian's arm, and his strength surged to more than double its normal state!
Driven by desperation, he struck fiercely at the back of Xu Hao's head.
That area is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human skull!
Xu Hao had never expected Fang Yongnian to dare launch a sneak attack in front of everyone, and so was completely unguarded.
It was only when Fang Yongnian's fist was almost upon him that Xu Hao began to react.
But by then, it was too late!
Even though Xu Hao had managed to dodge slightly, the attack, powered by Fang Yongnian's twice-enlarged strength and full of his raging emotions, hit Xu Hao in the back. Xu Hao spat out blood violently and fell to the ground motionless.
He seemed to have been struck dead!
The sudden turn of events on the stage was unforeseen by all, leaving everyone at a loss.
Seeing Xu Hao lying still, Chen Suyi panicked instantly. She ran up the steps onto the stage and crouched down, nervously checking Xu Hao's breathing.
Her expression turned deathly pale!
"How could you... How could you launch such a despicable sneak attack?" Chen Suyi yelled angrily at Fang Yongnian.
Fang Yongnian looked down at his hand somewhat foolishly. In his palm was a yellow Talisman, "What... What have I done…" he murmured, bewildered.
Xu Hao had been rendered breathless by a sneak punch?
The crowd began to panic, "Quick... Give him mouth-to-mouth, perhaps he can still be saved!"
"Yes, artificial respiration, hurry!"
Hearing the crowd's shouts, Chen Suyi, under everyone's wide-eyed stares, bent down and began giving Xu Hao artificial respiration!
Fang Yongnian came to his senses, saw Chen Suyi's actions, and a flash of greed and anger passed through his eyes. Chen Suyi was the Goddess he had been secretly in love with for years, or rather, was now openly in love with, but today she was publicly kissing Xu Hao!
This was like a slap to his face!
Chen Suyi at this point didn't care about anything else; her only aim was to revive Xu Hao.
When she realized Xu Hao wasn't breathing, it was as if she had lost something essential in her heart, an insurmountable feeling of loss.
She tried to remind herself that she was doing this to save a life, not for any other reason, but the sense of loss just wouldn't leave her.
Commander Wu and the others also rushed over. If Xu Hao really died here, the responsibility would be immense.
Fang Yongnian was panicking inside but still mustered the courage to say, "Fists and kicks are blind, when you step onto the stage you must be prepared to be killed!"
Chen Suyi lifted her head, her lips still wet, and angrily retorted, "You had already conceded, Xu Hao was turning around to leave, but you took advantage when he wasn't paying attention and launched a sneak attack from behind! I've never seen anyone as shameless as you! Fang Yongnian, get out, I don't know you!"
Everyone's image of Fang Yongnian plummeted to rock bottom at that moment. A sneak attack was the most contemptible act, even more disgraceful than being defeated fair and square.
In war, no one would say anything, but this was just a sparring match, meant for practice among comrades, and Fang Yongnian had resorted to such a dirty trick.
It was very hot and Chen Suyi was already sweating profusely, with beads of sweat dripping down. It had been more than a minute, and there was no sign of Xu Hao waking up, but Chen Suyi still refused to give up.
Some advised her to stop wasting her effort, but Chen Suyi just shook her head and continued with the artificial respiration silently.
And just when everyone was on edge, Xu Hao gradually began to regain consciousness.
His body's strong healing ability meant he could quickly recover from any non-fatal injury.