CHAPTER 35: CHAPTER 35: THE CLINGY FIGHTING STYLE

"It’s you!"

They both exclaimed in unison.

Zhang Lingfeng would watch Angry Little Ya’s live streams every day and interact with her, sharing her live broadcast dynamics. Angry Little Ya remembered this devoted fan well. Sometimes, upon seeing Zhang Lingfeng share her live stream, she would click into his page to learn about his past.

Both knew each other’s identities.

One was a professional game streamer, the other a senior martial arts student.

"My family wants me to participate in the ranking competition. They said the rules are strict, perfect for testing the power of this Planted Muscle Arm. I’ve now mastered its use, harnessing the power it gives me, and my Combat Power has increased considerably, reaching 15.6."

Angry Little Ya waved her muscular arm and said.

"I just joined the Elite Class not long ago, and my Combat Power is about the same as yours. I have to participate in the ranking competition three times a week. I didn’t expect to run into you."

Zhang Lingfeng replied.

"Let’s have a match according to the ranking competition rules. I won’t go easy on you, and you don’t need to hold back on me, trying to be gentle."

Angry Little Ya said.

"Sure."

Zhang Lingfeng had no objections.

But in the live stream room, Yang Liru and several others felt something amiss.

They all knew that Zhang Lingfeng was a devoted fan of Angry Little Ya.

Running into Angry Little Ya during the ranking competition could lead to Zhang Lingfeng being distracted by her charms. They felt that with Angry Little Ya’s presence, Zhang Lingfeng seemed to have forgotten about Chen Duling’s existence.

They brought Chen Duling into the live stream room hoping her presence would spark Zhang Lingfeng’s fighting spirit and encourage him to show his skills.

Yet, Zhang Lingfeng was unexpectedly matched with Angry Little Ya in the first ranking competition round.

Before they could say anything, Zhang Lingfeng and Angry Little Ya’s battle started immediately, and all information and sound in the live stream room were blocked.

"Little Brother Feng, here I come, first eat my little Iron Fist."

Angry Little Ya’s playful and coy voice echoed in the live stream, riling up her fans instantly.

"Sister Ya, watch my spear!"

Zhang Lingfeng exclaimed excitedly.

He changed his usual fast-paced fighting style, treating this ranking competition as a personal gathering between a devoted fan and his idol.

He hoped time would slow down so they could keep sparring.

Lest Angry Little Ya disappear in the Star Realm unexpectedly.

Similarly, Angry Little Ya hoped this ranking competition could last longer. First, as Zhang Lingfeng’s idol, it was rare to meet in a ranking match. She wished to use this battle to offer compensation and gratitude to Zhang Lingfeng.

She also wanted the viewers in the live stream to see how she treated her family, hoping they would grow fonder of her. She knew her fans wouldn’t want to see her treat them like the Catfish Demon, smashing it with a single punch.

She wanted to seize this rare opportunity to have a satisfying fight with Zhang Lingfeng, showing her passion to the fans and displaying her strength.

So the two went back and forth, Planted Muscle Arm against Basic Spear Skill Thirteen Forms. Zhang Lingfeng tried slowly breaking through Angry Little Ya’s defense, while Angry Little Ya slowly attempted to seize Zhang Lingfeng’s long spear.

Though they didn’t engage in a direct power struggle, they carefully probed each other, gradually increasing their power and speed, leading the battle into an intense stage.

For a while, the live stream was filled with cheers from Angry Little Ya’s fans.

Some cheered for Zhang Lingfeng, hoping he would break through the Planted Muscle Arm’s defense and force Angry Little Ya to reveal her trump card.

Others screamed Angry Little Ya’s name, hoping she would quickly defeat Zhang Lingfeng and knock his spear away.

Amidst these voices, Yang Liru, Ma Yong, and Hong Lixin seemed isolated, at a loss.

Chen Duling frowned slightly.

Zhang Lingfeng and Angry Little Ya’s fighting style, though not violating any rules, was strange for her to watch.

As a martial arts student who grew up in Inner Ring City, she knew that in real-life fights against alien demon beasts or extraterrestrial beings, such a fight style was impossible.

To survive and defend the human home, one had to go all out, constantly seeking the enemy’s weaknesses during attacks, and swiftly break through the opponent’s defense, delivering a deadly blow.

Zhang Lingfeng and Angry Little Ya’s gradual pace was purely playful, lacking any hot-bloodedness.

She nodded apologetically at Yang Liru, then disappeared from the live stream room, leaving the Star Realm to return to reality and continue her cultivation.

Since moving to Inner Ring City, her contact with Zhang Lingfeng drastically decreased. After her contact details were changed by her parents, she completely lost touch with Zhang Lingfeng.

The bits and pieces of the past had long become fleeting memories. The two were no longer on the same channel. Being invited to watch Zhang Lingfeng’s ranking competition was mainly due to Yang Liru’s invitation. Also, she wanted to see how her friends from Outer Ring City were doing.

Though Zhang Lingfeng’s Combat Power reaching 15.6, and becoming a Ninth Middle School Elite Class student surprised her, his lax cultivation attitude meant that even with high talent, he was unlikely to achieve much in the future.

Moreover, judging by Zhang Lingfeng’s attitude towards Angry Little Ya and herself, it was clear that Yang Liru’s plan to spur Zhang Lingfeng into becoming studious and diligent through her was ineffective.

So Chen Duling acted as if nothing had ever happened and focused on cultivating in Inner Ring City.

Hong Lixin and Yang Liru, watching Chen Duling disappear from the live stream, had things they wanted to say but didn’t. Both realized that Chen Duling hadn’t affected Zhang Lingfeng, and Zhang Lingfeng’s bond with Angry Little Ya made Chen Duling uncomfortable.

"Bang!"

At this time, the fight in the live stream reached a boiling point.

According to the ranking competition rules, neither side could voluntarily admit defeat or deliberately go easy.

Initially, they could probe each other and slow the pace without breaking any rules, but as time passed, both had to show their true strength.

Then Yang Liru, Hong Lixin, and Teng Qingshan noticed that Angry Little Ya’s Planted Muscle Arm was parried by Zhang Lingfeng’s spear.

Meanwhile, Zhang Lingfeng’s spear speed suddenly elevated, seemingly a notch faster than Angry Little Ya’s.

"Squelch!"

Zhang Lingfeng felt apologetic.

With the help of Skillful Strength and any level of arm increasing his power by 200 kilograms, along with faster-than-normal speed, Angry Little Ya was no match for him unless her Planted Muscle Arm got further upgraded.

Ultimately, Angry Little Ya’s chest was penetrated by Zhang Lingfeng’s spear.

"Humph, you’re so annoying, Little Brother Feng, I hate you."

Before her figure faded, Angry Little Ya pouted and stomped her foot.

"Sorry, Sister Ya."

Zhang Lingfeng waved with a smile.