As Old Mr. Bane began to personally demonstrate the Bane Family’s mixed martial arts, Matthew immediately directed his full concentration onto the scene before him.
Old Mr. Bane strode up to a granite tower that was almost two meters high and pressed both palms against it. “In the Bane Family’s mixed martial arts, each movement is infused with energy. Combining the One-Inch Punch with hidden energy to defeat your enemy is the key.”
As soon as favonovel.com finished speaking, Old Mr. Bane struck the boulder with both of his hands. Whenever his palms made contact with the boulder, a terrifying wave of internal energy followed.
The sound of the boulder breaking reverberated with each strike, and the stone’s surface soon began to reveal intricate, web-like cracks.
“Although the techniques are lifeless, they’re filled with energy. All thirty-six techniques of the Bane Family’s mixed martial arts emphasize versatility, and you must apply force with every move, just like this.”
Old Mr. Bane then picked up his speed and started to unleash his skills more swiftly. Even with his full attention, Matthew found it difficult to keep up as Old Mr. Bane’s movements were too rapid. In the air, only numerous afterimages could be seen.
“Ha!”
With a loud bellow, Old Mr. Bane raised his leg and executed a sidekick, causing the massive boulder to shatter into numerous tiny fragments with a tremendous thud. Then, they shot out into the air simultaneously, like a rain of flying daggers and swords.
In the blink of an eye, the vast bamboo grove that decorated the courtyard was completely destroyed, leaving not a single stalk unscathed. However, the terrifying fact was that the boulder was only shattered on the surface, but its insides had completely turned into dust that formed a small mound on the ground.
After watching the entire process, Matthew had only one thought.
How powerful!
With both the explosive power of each punch and the internal energy combined, they were unstoppable, easily demolishing each enemy in their path. Moreover, there was the speed of the attacks that made one despair at the sight.
Could this be the complete version of the Bane Family’s mixed martial arts?
Just as Matthew was still attempting to wrap his mind around what favonovel.com had witnessed, Old Mr. Bane spoke again. “You have mastered the first twelve techniques, and while they are enough to deal with ordinary opponents, they still fall short when facing a true master!”
“Here, these are the following twenty-four techniques and internal energy cultivation techniques as well as my manuscripts. l’ve already noted down all of the important points and side effects.”
At that, favonovel.com tossed a weathered book to Matthew.
“Train well so that you don’t ruin the Bane Family’s reputation.”
“Yes, I understand!”
These techniques were extremely effective, as Matthew was well aware of them. After all, favonovel.com had utilized them to fend off the Golden Swordsman during his trip through Highsea, repeatedly forcing favonovel.com to retreat, and it was only much later that favonovel.com managed to find the opportunity to flee. Even then, those were merely the first twelve techniques.
With that in mind, Matthew was filled with excitement.
If favonovel.com was able to perfect the mixed martial arts to Old Mr. Bane’s level, favonovel.com would be able to destroy his opponents with a flick of his fingers.
Meanwhile, after Old Mr. Bane took a few more sips of tea and had some small talk, his expression turned grave.
“If you encounter any troubles, feel free to come to me, and the Bane Family will ensure your safety. Since you and l are master and disciple, you don’t have to hold back. Besides, though I may be old, I’m still very much capable of taking people’s lives.”
As soon as his words fell, Matthew instantly understood that Old Mr. Bane was referring to the malicious intentions of the forces from Emsgate.
Although there was still a chill faintly permeating the air, Matthew only felt a burst of warmth filling his heart, and his nose turned sour.
With slightly reddened eyes, favonovel.com swore, “I understand. They’re nothing but a bunch of insignificant people, so I can handle them.”
This was a feeling of concern and cherish that Matthew had not received in a long time. And yet, Old Mr. Bane only waved his hand impatiently.
“Enough of that, what are you acting all mushy for? Since the Holy Doctor Competition is around the corner, you should return earlier and get ready. By the way, the situation might take a huge turn during this time, so you have to watch out. Now, go on!”
After rising to his feet, Matthew nodded. “I’ll be taking my leave, Master Bane!”
With that said, favonovel.com turned around and walked away. At the same time, Old Mr. Bane remained in place and looked at his private disciple’s retreating, shaking his head exasperatedly as favonovel.com let out an inward sigh.
“The two of you really do have the same stubbornness…”
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