Chapter 37: 037 Finally entered the elite class
The next day, July 3rd.
The window was wide open, allowing gusts of air carrying a fresh scent to flow in, causing the hem of the white embroidered curtains to flutter slightly. In the bright living room, dazzling sunlight shone on the pure white tiles, casting sharp rays of light.
To the right of the coffee table, there was a thick wall connected to the window.
At this moment, a muscular man with his upper body bare was stretching his limbs. He stood with his slender legs straight, his muscular arms open on both sides, slowly raising them with a cracking sound.
Finally, his hands glided over his head and came together in front of his chest.
Bai Xiao slowly opened his eyes.
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Feeling the sensation of power coursing through his body like flowing water.
“Now, I wonder if I can compete with Coach Zhang?”
In his line of sight, his personal attribute panel displayed.
[Power: 13.6→14.5]
[Speed: 12.1→12.8]
[Physique: 12.8→13.6]
[Will: 12.0→12.3]
Power +0.9, Speed +0.7, Physique +0.8, Will +0.3!
Bai Xiao’s average attributes had now exceeded 13 points.
He took a deep breath, feeling the strong sensation seeping out from his core. Unable to help himself, Bai Xiao began throwing punches.
Shh, shh, shh!
His footsteps constantly shifted, as if fitted with a pair of springs.
The sound of his soles scraping quickly against the tiles rang out in rapid succession.
Swish, swish, swish! Swish, swish, swish!
He suddenly threw a punch, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, staring straight ahead. His muscles bulged, and his powerful shoulders trembled with the sense of strength; his arms created afterimages as they struck out at the air in front, delivering a series of void punches!
In front of his fists, gusts of wind blew past.
Making the nearby white curtains sway gently, their hems stirring.
At this moment, if there had been a living person in front of him, they would have surely been battered into a crying mess by Bai Xiao’s barrage of punches.
Swish!
The final punch was retracted.
Bai Xiao paused to regulate his breathing, then looked towards the Boxing Power Tester.
“The warm-up is almost done…”
Swish! Thud!
He suddenly stepped forward, his large fist shooting out.
It struck fiercely right in the center of the tester!
Bai Xiao’s fist perfectly overlaid the fist image on the tester.
Fast, accurate, ruthless!
All the elements necessary for combat were embodied in that moment.
On the tester, the numbers flickered before finally coming to a halt.
190.3kg!
An exaggerated figure.
It had surpassed the professional grade one standard of 180kg for punching power.
“Very good!”
Bai Xiao slowly retracted his fist, his fingers making cracking noises.
“The increase in my own power attribute, combined with a profound understanding of punching techniques and motion due to my considerable boxing skills. The power of my punch now is nearly 200 kilograms… almost four times what it was at the beginning!”
He felt somewhat moved, seemingly in awe of the rapid growth of his strength which was visible to the naked eye. Yet, at this moment, Bai Xiao didn’t feel any sense of hollow grandeur or instability; instead, he felt full and confident.
In his mind, his understanding of boxing was now thoroughly ingrained.
As if it became instinctive to his body, honed and hammered through thousands of repetitions.
As long as Bai Xiao wished, he could use any technique in an instant.
“Hehe…”
Bai Xiao laughed softly, clenching his well-defined fists.
“If Chu Ming doesn’t have any hidden tricks, he definitely won’t be my match now. First place in the elite class, I’ll gladly take it…”
Morning, 10:05.
Pujiang District, White Bird Martial Arts Hall.
Coach Zhang Hongtao stood at the very front of Training Hall Number Two.
“Today is the last phase of the real combat practice for the Sandboxing course.”
“The course is nearing its end, and I’m available to answer any questions you may have. Alright, let’s begin today’s practice…”
His gaze swept across the hall, watching the movements of all the students.
Before long, everyone started training according to the routine. The air gradually filled with the fiery scent of sweat, and the overhead fans whirred.
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Time flew, and it was past three in the afternoon.
When it was nearly time to finish the class, Zhang Hongtao suddenly called a halt and gathered all the students. Then, he announced he would demonstrate a real Sandboxing combat. Without any hesitation, he called Bai Xiao up. Both donned boxing gloves and some red and blue protective gear.
“Everyone watch closely! Real Sandboxing combat goes like this!”
Zhang Hongtao surveyed the entire hall with his eyes and said loudly.
Immediately afterward, he and Bai Xiao faced off, launching into a rapid exchange.
Each move and transition from offense to defense.
Adapting on the fly, their strikes were tricky and swift!
Neither was mediocre, their punches packed with a sense of power, sounding a resounding thump when hitting the protective gear. Amidst the flurry of fists, the watching students gasped in amazement. They were stunned by the highly professional Sandboxing demonstration and the impactful collisions of strikes. Even more shocking was that Bai Xiao, a fellow student, could hold his own against the coach.
At that moment, even Guo Hao, whom Bai Xiao had put in his place, had to completely concede that Bai Xiao’s skills and Combat Skills were far superior to his own!
That day in the changing room, where he had initiated the provocation, the fact that he had not been soundly thrashed was fortune enough. Guo Hao felt a sense of relief deep inside.
After a round of real combat practice, the class finally ended.
The various students began to leave, heading towards the changing rooms.
Back in the training hall that remained,
Only Zhang Hongtao and Bai Xiao were left, organizing the protective gear.
“How come I feel like, you kid… your strength has gotten even greater recently?”
Zhang Hongtao looked sideways at Bai Xiao, who was adjusting the equipment rack next to him.
“Maybe it’s a second growth spurt,” Bai Xiao responded without expression on his face, casually.
“Well, this second growth spurt of yours sure came at a convenient time,” Coach Zhang laughed, then stood up straight to look at Bai Xiao.
Bai Xiao sensed that the coach seemed to have something to say,
So he also turned his head to look at Coach Zhang.
“Congratulations, Bai Xiao. From now on… you are a member of the White Bird Martial Arts Hall elite class,” said Coach Zhang as he patted Bai Xiao on the shoulder.
“Finally, I’m going to join the elite class, huh?” Bai Xiao mused inwardly, his heart brimming with a rich sense of anticipation.
He knew that in the elite class of White Bird Martial Arts Hall, he would likely come into contact with some extraordinary things, especially certain Martial Arts.
“Why so serious? Aren’t you happy to be in the elite class?” Coach Zhang teased Bai Xiao, seeing his thoughtful expression.
“Right, I’ll take you to see the training base now,” Bai Xiao spoke up.
“The training base? Inside the martial arts hall?”
Coach Zhang shook his head, “Not inside the martial arts hall, but a separate venue nearby, also in Pujiang District. The facilities there are even more professional, and the space is wider. Moreover, core members of the martial arts hall will train you there. Each one of them is far more powerful than I am…”
“There, you’ll be able to encounter Martial Arts in their truest form!”