Chapter 265: Mad Attack

Sazerac has also come. This strange situation has never occurred in previous Mid-Season Trainings. It's getting interesting. Two very distinct camps—it turns out many people have truly never been convinced by Chao Qinglong. Standing in his position, it's a bit hard to understand.

The large military training ground stood with only two people; everyone else was watching from the outside.

"Why won't they let us in to watch?" Kiran Rao was a bit annoyed. Watching experts spar at close range is actually of great benefit, especially to catch their weaknesses.

"That's because they're afraid of getting you killed," Depuya said. After treatment, he had already come out. He had some injuries, but nothing serious. Damn it, this bastard still held back. It's infuriating, making himself look like the villain.

Kiran laughed, "You think everyone is like you, losing confidence in yourself? I, for one, want to see if this Li Hao can really turn things upside down."

"Rao, with your level, you'd better forget it. If you're not convinced, there's plenty of time later; I'll give you a chance to replace me," Luo Bi said firmly. The Mad Lion's aura was fully unleashed. At this point, there was no room for maneuver between the two camps of the Mid-Season Tournament.

"Luo Bi, you take yourself too seriously. Even if we were to look for the Six Dragons, it wouldn't necessarily be you," Luo Dongsheng said indifferently, implying he didn't think much of Luo Bi, who was at the bottom of the Six Dragons.

Luo Bi shrugged nonchalantly. He really wanted to test the mettle of the so-called New Five Tigers... or rather, the Four Tigers.

The observation positions were limited; the front was occupied by the team leaders of the major combat teams, while everyone else could only watch from far behind. Aside from a few who vaguely sensed something, most people were not satisfied with the clearing of the field. Such a large venue,

why couldn't they go in? It wasn't like they were fighting with mecha; could the wind from their palms really crush someone to death?

"Aofei, relax. It's not like you haven't sparred with Second Brother before; he is invincible," Luo Bi laughed. He had much more confidence in Li Hao than in himself.

"Luo Bi, don't be so optimistic. Chao Qinglong's strength back then was second only to Li Ge. Over these years, he has been single-minded and risked his life more than anyone. Last year, because of his injuries, I felt he didn't go all out, all for the sake of being able to use his full strength this year. Just this forbearance is no small matter. This battle is hard to call," Lomachenko said. "Actually... what I hope for most is that they can join forces; then our Earth would be different."

Luo Bi also felt a bit wistful. If the three brothers from back then were still together, there would be no room for that little brat to act up. It's a lingering regret.

"Even if they joined forces, it wouldn't necessarily be easy this year. Xilian is participating in the NUP Mid-Season Tournament," Aofei said calmly.

The expressions of the crowd changed slightly. Such a distant name—Xilian Molafeisi. He was a distant curse. Had the man who once played everyone in the palm of his hand returned?

"Wasn't he crippled?"

No one answered. Everyone knew that Xilian had recovered from his vegetative state; he had even caused a stir in the scientific community and engaged in massive charitable activities. Everyone thought he had attained enlightenment and changed his way of life. Given his background, there was no need for him to compete with them. Who would have thought he would suddenly return?

"Could it be that he has fully recovered?" Yan Peng couldn't help but furrow his brows.

"With his personality, would he participate in the Mid-Season Tournament if he had only just recovered?" Aofei shook her head.

This year's NUP was already terrifyingly strong with the War God's recovery and return, and now Xilian had emerged. Xilian had always acted with the result as his sole purpose. If he dared to show up, he must have made full preparations. Aofei highly suspected he had long since recovered, and with the Meraphis Family's ability to stir up trouble, it wouldn't be as simple as just a Mid-Season Tournament.

"Who is Xilian?" Wuxiya asked, her emerald eyes radiating curiosity.

The expressions of Perkins and the others were not good, but no one had any intention of explaining.

Huo Ying's injuries were very severe. Although he awakened the Golden Zone at the critical moment to save his life, the recovery period would take at least several months. He would be unable to participate in the Mid-Season Tournament. Even if Tianjing Martial Arts remained, they would have to face it with five people.

Compared to what followed, this battle was even more critical and difficult.

Ma Long hugged Wuzang; he knew this kid must be blaming himself, but now was not the time for comfort. He hadn't expected

Zuo Xiaotang, this little fatty, to be so fierce. Needless to say, he had fought with great prestige in one battle. He was so fierce even before entering the Red Pupil state; what would happen if he awakened? He had spent his days thinking about clinging to a big shot, only to become a big shot himself.

"Class Monitor, can Hao Ge win?"

Chao Qinglong was going to duel Li Hao. If this were in Tianjing, no one would believe it; it felt like they were people from two completely different worlds.

"Class Monitor, are we dreaming?" Ma Long asked.

"There won't be you in my dreams." Zhou Naiyi didn't want to deal with Ma Long. She also hadn't expected Huo Ying and Zuo Xiaotang to be so effective. She had always felt that Li Hao chose Huo Ying and Zuo Xiaotang partly because he was familiar with them; it wasn't as if Tianjing Martial Arts had no alternatives.

It wasn't until the Mid-Season Tournament that she fully understood how accurate Li Hao's judgment was. Huo Ying, who was always smiling, wasn't truly happy; he wasn't a fool. Huo Ying was willing to contribute all his passion and will to this team. The moment he went up, Huo Ying had made all the preparations.

And Zuo Xiaotang... he was the genius, a true genius. Li Hao often said it, but everyone just took it as a joke.

At this moment, Li Hao, heading toward the training ground, didn't forget to look back and smile at Zhou Naiyi's side, signaling them not to worry.

She first noticed Li Hao in her freshman year because he was late for class. Facing the teacher's criticism, he smiled, nodded, and apologized. Honestly, her first impression wasn't good. But later, she discovered that this person was very diligent. Whatever needed to be done in class, especially the trivial tasks no one wanted to do, he was willing to do, yet he had no presence in the class.

He was a bit carefree, and as for his grades... they were nothing to look at, but he never failed a course.

Logically, he should have been an ordinary person, as ordinary as could be, and lacking ambition. Yet, Zhou Naiyi could never ignore him; a strange feeling lingered around her.

Watching Li Hao, who faced Chao Qinglong so calmly, she understood: what was there left for him to compete for in Tianjing?

That was the calmness of a man who had once seen the scenery at the mountain peak.

She and Wuzang were the ones being taken care of.

"He will win, he will definitely win!" Zhou Naiyi said. She had never been as confident as she was now.

"Wuzang, cheer up. We've only just begun; our Tianjing is here to contend for supremacy!" Ma Long said.

Wuzang also collected his thoughts. He had to walk out of this self-entanglement. This kind of mental control was necessary. Huo Ying had truly taught him a lesson. A real man—he had learned!

"I think Chao Qinglong will end the fight within five minutes," Luo Dongsheng laughed.

"Two minutes at most!" Cang Gongtian's deep voice rang out.

"Haha, Brother Long is just too sentimental. Why bother with someone like this? Li Hao wasn't good before, and he won't be now. History proves that those who are eliminated have their reasons. This is fate," Luo Dongsheng curled his lip. "Tianqi, Tianqi—it's already disbanded, I really don't know what they're showing off for."

"Shut up," the slightly cold voice of Ghost Shadow Milner rang out.

Luo Dongsheng suddenly noticed many people's gazes focused on him, and they were not friendly. He then remembered that Milner had also come out of Tianqi. Of course, he didn't care at all.

Humanity is as vast as the stars; a mere Tianqi is just a passerby. These weaklings really like to huddle together for warmth.

"Milner, whose side are you on? I think you guys are just too cowardly," Cang Gongtian said indifferently. In the hearts of the New Five Tigers, these old dragons should have stepped aside long ago.

Milner took a deep look at them, "I hope you'll still have such courage in a moment."

Inside the training ground, Li Hao and Chao Qinglong had reached the center. The two stood face to face. Chao Qinglong's gaze was steady. Yes, five years had passed, and he could finally face the person before him calmly.

Suddenly, the training ground door opened, soldiers appeared, and a huge weapon rack was carried in, holding various cold weapons.

"You may use whatever you like," Lu Donglei's voice rang out.

Honestly, according to the intelligence they had obtained so far, the two of them were truly a bit uncertain. They had made such rapid progress; could the NUP be standing still?

Neither Li Hao nor Chao Qinglong looked at the weapon rack. Their auras

began to climb, especially Chao Qinglong's. A massive aura began to spread continuously; it was a powerful pressure like a thousand armies charging, the terrifying aura of the USE Federation's number one person.

"Haven't seen you in years; looks like you've made some progress. Let's see if you can beat me this time," Li Hao laughed, still with that lazy look, making people feel he was always filled with mysterious confidence.

"You are still as arrogant as ever, but unfortunately, Tianqi is already a thing of the past." Chao Qinglong's expression was serious, his whole body radiating a wild, murderous aura.

"That depends on whether you can beat me. If you win, the past is the past. If you can't, you will never get past it." Li Hao shook his head.

"Today is the... end!" Chao Qinglong's voice became hoarse and deep, as if his nerves had been touched.

As the two spoke, their Mental Power climbed alternately in a confrontation that was as good as tangible.

Ma Long felt emotional; it felt a bit unreal. Is this Hao Ge, who loved cleaning the dormitory the most? He was facing Chao Qinglong, after all. Since when had anyone dared to speak to Chao Qinglong like this?

The grievances between the two had to be settled; without defeating Li Hao, Chao Qinglong could not move forward.

The glass of the training field let out a creaking sound, followed immediately by the appearance of cracks—snap!

Accompanied by the explosion of the glass, Chao Qinglong vanished with a bang. The next second, he had already arrived in front of Li Hao. With a low-altitude straight punch, Li Hao took it head-on. As fist and palm met, they made a *pu-pu* sound. Chao Qinglong used both fists and feet, his storm-like attacks enveloping Li Hao, so fast that the human eye could only see streaks of afterimages.

*Da-da-da-da-da-da*...

Chao Qinglong struck with fists and feet, chasing Li Hao and attacking wildly all the way. The roaring sound of fists and feet clashing was incessant. Li Hao retreated as he fought, dodging this wave of wild attacks from Chao Qinglong.

Boom...

Chao Qinglong used another straight punch to forcibly cut into Li Hao's opening. Li Hao stepped back and directly grabbed Chao Qinglong's right fist, immediately stepping forward to launch an attack. At the same time, Chao Qinglong had already stepped forward half a step first, turning his body to nudge and lift, directly kicking away Li Hao's pivot foot, flipping Li Hao over, and following up with a heavy knee strike.

Azure Dragon Inner Bone Windmill + Heart-Nest Kick!

Boom...