Chapter 312
Benjamin came to the dojo at the age of 17 . He showed relatively higher talent in two years, so he was recruited as an inner disciple by Li Kun Yang .
For internal martial arts that considered both inside and outside styles, like Xingyiquan, they usually maintained an extensive culture . If one didn't master the culture of China, it would be very difficult to learn internal martial arts .
During the ten years of learning in the Xingyi dojo, Benjamin stood above the personal disciples .
Looking at Wei Xiao Bei entering the ring with ease, Benjamin was worried, as he could only enter the ring single-handed . He could not be that relaxed .
However, he was quite straightforward . Seeing no one answering after Wei Xiao Bei, he was anxious, since he didn't want to be seen as weaker than Wei Xiao Bei .
Of course, most importantly, he couldn't let Reannie's impression of Wei Xiao Bei increase even more .
Thus, even though he was not confident, Benjamin still bravely said, "I'll do it!"
Hearing someone respond, plenty of students gathered around . For the students that paid fees to learn, their sense of belonging was far lower compared to the personal disciples . However, they did have a collective sense of honor .
Since someone was willing to duel with Wei Xiao Bei on the stage, they were naturally excited . There were even people who shouted, "Benjamin, we support you!" It made it seem like an international competition .
Luckily, Li Kun Ming's aura was strong enough that with a look across the area, all the cheering was suppressed .
However, it made more people put their hope in Benjamin .
Even some of the personal disciples were looking at Benjamin fervently .
Of course, their thoughts were more realistic than the other students: to let Benjamin fight first and assess the true strength of the so-called Martial Uncle Wei .
Even if Benjamin was defeated, they would at least be able to see something and build a foundation upon which to duel against Wei Xiao Bei later .
That's right . The internal disciples did not think they should accept any advice from this so-called Martial Uncle Wei at all . Wei Xiao Bei wasn't any older than themselves, so there would be a limit to how much stronger he was .
From another perspective, Benjamin was actually thinking similarly . Also, he thought that it was his home ground . With the support of so many people, he naturally had some advantages and more chances to defeat Wei Xiao Bei .
To avoid lowering his aura, Benjamin did not single-handedly flip into the ring, but instead, he walked slowly from the stairs behind a pole .
Not only could he cover the distance between himself and Wei Xiao Bei on entering the ring, but he also gave the aura of a scholar .
After entering the ring, Benjamin wasn't rude . He cupped his fist with his other hand, bowed toward Wei Xiao Bei, and said, "Martial Uncle Wei, disciple Benjamin would like to request for some pointers . "
This was to avoid Wei Xiao Bei from striking first, and also to regulate his breath and allow his body to quickly adapt for battle .
Because of this, Wei Xiao Bei was impressed by Benjamin .
"Come . "
As he was a guest at the Xingyi dojo, Wei Xiao Bei changed to a white training uniform . He put his left hand at the back of his waist and his right hand gestured Benjamin to make a move .
These actions showed his ease and confidence; the martial arts scholar look gave Reannie, who was observing the duel from behind Li Kun Ming . a gleam of excitement in her eyes .
However, the scene caused the audience to chatter suddenly . They thought even though Wei Xiao Bei was stronger than Benjamin, giving up his left hand was underestimating his enemy too much .
As in any martial arts, the use of both hands is necessary to fully utilize the skills .
Even for a martial art that focuses on legs, like the Shaolin 12-Tantui, one couldn't ignore the hands .
There's a saying to describe Tantui, "Hands as two doors, attack with legs only; Tantui's four hands frighten humans and ghosts!"
With that being said, both hands were extremely important even for the various martial arts that focus on legs .
To give up a hand in a duel was basically the privilege of seniors educating juniors in the field of martial arts .
If it was for someone of the same seniority, it brought a sense of humiliation .
However, since Li Kun Yang recognized Wei Xiao Bei as a peer, it was normal for him to give up a hand to duel with Benjamin, even if Wei Xiao wasn't a Xingyiquan martial artist .
Yet, in the eyes of the students and personal disciples, Wei Xiao Bei was overconfident, since they knew that Benjamin wasn't weak .
Looking at Wei Xiao Bei's confidence, Benjamin wasn't annoyed but felt happy . As soon as the order was given by the senior acting as the judge, Benjamin put forward his left foot while his right foot followed, then withdrew his right fist to his right ribs, with his fist facing upward and turned to the right . Finally, the fist quickly tightened and struck toward Wei Xiao Bei .
"Half-step Crushing Fist!"
Looking at Benjamin's swift attack, the audience was wowed .
Naturally, there were some meddlesome students who asked questions . Compared to the inner disciples, these students also wanted to learn many things by the things initially taught to them were various stances, footwork, and sparring . They have never seen techniques with practical applications like the half-step crushing fist before .
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