964: Chapter 960: Fierce Battle!
964: Chapter 960: Fierce Battle!
“Hmm?”
Even Ye Tian raised his eyebrows at the skill displayed.
Although Ye Tian had never encountered Indian martial arts before, the techniques Akisha demonstrated seemed familiar to him.
Wasn’t this Indian Jujitsu?
Of course, the term “Indian Jujitsu” was somewhat cumbersome.
There was a more colloquial name for it: “Yoga!”
Indian martial artists were proponents of yoga technique mastery.
Through rigorous practice, their bodies became as flexible as if devoid of bones, capable of exceeding the physical limits of ordinary people.
During combat, they could shift their inner configurations, dislocate bones, and execute moves beyond conventional rationale, enabling them to attack unexpectedly and overpower their opponents.
Many martial arts in the Central Plains were derived from Indian Yoga techniques, such as the “Spirit Snake Fist,” which softened the body and turned movements serpentine, making it possible to defeat adversaries!
However, in Central Plains martial arts, yoga-derived techniques were rare, as their martial arts emphasized strength and force.
Over time, in modern society, yoga has been recognized more as a method for self-cultivation, preserving health, and maintaining body posture, with its combative applications largely forgotten.
Thus, martial artists from the Central Plains rarely encountered those who truly used yoga techniques.
The same held for Black Widow and Dracula—they had never fought a yoga-practicing martial artist before.
Their confrontation with the three monks might prove challenging.
“Swish swish swish swish swish swish swish~~~~~~~~~”
Faced with Akisha’s yoga techniques, Black Widow didn’t dare take things lightly, immediately brandishing her soft whip to engage Akisha head-on.
The soft whip, too, was a weapon of flexibility.
Unlike the principles of yoga, the whip’s power lay in using suppleness to counteract rigidity, rendering it highly effective against Akisha’s yoga techniques.
“Hmph!
Such trivial tricks!”
Seeing Black Widow’s whip dance imperviously, Akisha coldly sneered.
His figure flickered, suddenly multiplying into countless shadows.
“Afterimages?”
Ye Tian caught sight of Akisha’s mirage-like movements and slightly curled his lips.
To think this Indian monk had refined his movement speed to the point of creating afterimages—securing a victory against him wouldn’t be easy for Black Widow.
“Swish swish swish swish swish~~~~~~~~~~~”
Although Black Widow’s whip was sharp, it only struck Akisha’s shadows, failing to connect with his actual body.
Meanwhile, Akisha himself gradually closed in on her.
“Die!”
Akisha shouted, delivering a decisive palm strike aimed directly at Black Widow’s weak point.
For a martial artist wielding a long-range weapon like the soft whip, close-quarter combat was their most feared weakness.
Once engaged up-close, defense became nearly impossible—exactly the situation Black Widow found herself in now.
Akisha firmly believed he could end her life with this single strike…
“Smack!”
To Akisha’s astonishment, his powerful palm was blocked.
Black Widow’s clawed hand gripped his wrist tightly, immobilizing him.
A surge of force emanated from Black Widow’s clawed hand, channeling into Akisha’s body.
Akisha felt his arm grow numb, nearly crippled…
“Blood Claw!
It’s Blood Claw!!”
Akisha screamed.
As an Indian Brahmin monk, he was deeply familiar with martial arts worldwide.
The Blood Claw Technique Black Widow wielded was widely recognized across the globe—even in India, it had a notable presence.
However, Black Widow’s Blood Claw force was far stronger than that of ordinary martial artists.
Even with Akisha’s high regard for himself, he found her approach exceptionally troublesome!
“You won’t trap me so easily!”
Akisha snorted, sending his free left palm hurtling toward Black Widow’s face.
“Too slow!”
This strike lacked power, so Black Widow dismissed it, merely tilting her head to avoid the attack.
“Heh!”
Akisha chuckled coldly as his palm unexpectedly twisted mid-air in a bizarre motion to strike toward Black Widow’s nape!
“Smack!”
Caught off guard, Black Widow took a hit to the back of her neck.
Although the strength of the strike wasn’t significant, being struck by this Indian monk was an unbearable insult to her!
“Damn bald donkey!”
Black Widow shouted indignantly, applying more force through her grip.
Blood Claw’s power surged into Akisha’s body.
Akisha’s arm erupted with blood due to her force, forcing him to retreat hastily.
This exchange left Black Widow with an injured neck and Akisha with a damaged arm, rendering it seemingly even.
But in reality, while Akisha’s graceful yoga techniques evoked a feeling of unpredictability, his attacks lacked significant damage.
In contrast, Black Widow’s injury-inducing strike nearly ruined Akisha’s arm…
The disparity in their Inner Strength determined that, despite both landing hits, the actual damage was vastly different!
“What a terrifying woman!”
Akisha continuously massaged his injured arm, channeling force into it to alleviate the pain.
Meanwhile, Mianna and Kashyapa, who hadn’t yet attacked Black Widow, had clearly witnessed her prowess during the clash with Akisha!
This woman’s moves were not only sharp but her Inner Strength exceedingly potent.
The three Indian monks, who previously underestimated her, instantly grew alert, not daring to relax.
“Let’s strike together!”
Having suffered losses against Black Widow, Akisha naturally refused to act solo again.
He immediately beckoned his two companions to join him!
“Alright!”
“Let’s take her down together!”
Mianna and Kashyapa nodded in agreement, advancing alongside Akisha.
Akisha sneered at Black Widow, saying, “Woman, I didn’t expect you to be this formidable.
But against us Indian monks, victory is far beyond your grasp!
Today, we’ll show you the power of our combined force!
Attack!”
With Akisha’s rallying cry, the three Indian monks—Akisha, Mianna, and Kashyapa—charged toward Black Widow.
Their joint proficiency in yoga techniques magnified the display of yoga’s strategic power.
To Black Widow, it was as if a monstrous three-headed, six-armed creature was hurtling toward her with savage aggression.
For a moment, even Black Widow felt cornered…
“I’m here too!”
At that critical moment, Dracula’s voice reached Black Widow’s ears.
With the sound came Dracula himself, joining the fray!
“Swish swish swish swish~~~~~~~~~~”
Dracula lunged at the three monks with his Ghost Claw technique.
This was Dracula’s specialty.
Despite both using claw techniques, his Ghost Claw was distinct from Black Widow’s Blood Claw.
Black Widow’s Blood Claw was a blend of power and finesse, capable of lethal strikes, whereas Dracula’s Ghost Claw was nimble and ethereal, akin to a phantom…
Thus, when Akisha, Mianna, and Kashyapa encountered Dracula’s Ghost Claw offensive, they hesitated momentarily!
The monks had no knowledge of such techniques!
While Indian martial artists were familiar with widespread techniques like Blood Claw, rare and obscure techniques like Ghost Claw rarely crossed their paths…
This unfamiliarity gave Dracula an advantage, allowing him to capitalize on their confusion and strike!
“Smack!”,”Smack!”,”Smack!”
Dracula’s Ghost Claw landed hits on all three monks, tearing strips of fabric from their robes.
Though he refrained from using full force, leaving the monks relatively unharmed, their vigor visibly diminished.
Akisha, Mianna, and Kashyapa hadn’t anticipated being outmatched by these foreign fighters.
Their repeated losses made them realize they were no match…
The monks retreated one step, now staring intently at Black Widow and Dracula, faces marked with fear!
Among the three foreign opponents stood Ye Tian, undoubtedly the leader of the other two!
Yet Ye Tian hadn’t lifted a finger, merely commanded Black Widow and Dracula to handle them.
Despite this, Akisha, Mianna, and Kashyapa were decidedly overwhelmed…
Should the three foreign fighters combine their efforts, the difficulty would undoubtedly skyrocket!
Realizing the magnitude of their predicament, Akisha, Mianna, and Kashyapa began whispering privately…
“These foreigners are far too strong!
The woman’s moves are ferocious, while the man’s techniques exude chilling cunning, contrary to his gender—making him even harder to face!”
“Exactly!
They understand our yoga techniques thoroughly, yet we know little of their martial styles, putting us at a disadvantage.”
“If we don’t defeat them, the Divine Race will punish us for dishonor, and the consequences will be dire.
We must triumph—failure is not an option!”
“But how can we overcome them?”
“It seems we must resort to the Forbidden Technique!
Though using the Forbidden Technique will incur penalties, they are far lighter than the punishment for defaming the Divine Race.”
“In that case, so be it!
Let’s unleash the Forbidden Technique and eliminate these three foreign intruders!”
Akisha, Mianna, and Kashyapa finally reached their decision and once again stepped forward.
Black Widow and Dracula, perceiving their intent to renew combat, promptly prepared to counter!