Honkai: You're telling me this difficulty is from Honkai Impact 3?!

Shu, holding the stick, stood opposite Fu Hua, trembling.

Looking at Fu Hua, who was standing motionless in a stance, Shu felt immense pressure.

It wasn't because he was afraid of Fu Hua's sonic boom punch. It was more that he was thinking that if he were to swing the stick around like a monkey in the mountains, chaotically yelling while rushing forward, he would either be beaten to death or would make Fu Hua and Kiana, who was watching from the side, die from laughter.

That would be way too embarrassing!

If the person next to him was a newbie, then he could use some moves that he'd seen in movies and barely put on an act, but the other person was Fu Hua, a martial arts master, who may not be able to open a bottle cap but could surely twist his skull open. The person who was spectating was also Kiana.

With him being this clueless, how could he not become a laughingstock?

Shu started to think and then decided that he would use one move, and not follow up.

He could control the first move that he had been planning, but he couldn't control his response to follow-ups and counterattacks. They would all be chaotic, so it would be better to stop now.

Unless Fu Hua asks for more, then I'll keep these tricks hidden.

After a long moment of silence, Shu and Fu Hua had created a bizarre balance.

On the side, Kiana was confused by their confrontation.

Just then, Himeko came to Kiana's side from behind. After seeing this scene, Himeko stopped, confused, from getting water, "What are they… doing? Why does it look like they are about to fight?"

"I don't know…" Kiana shook her head blankly. "But it looks fun!"

Kiana stared at Shu, eyes glowing. "Could it be that… Shu is actually a hidden martial arts master, just like class monitor?! And experts attract each other, so they are finally sensing the other's strength and are about to start a duel?!"

Himeko: "What the hell?"

A chilly wind from the window swept through the room. Himeko shivered and felt a slight chill on her injury. But Kiana felt like the wind was sending a sense of foreboding.

This is so exciting! Kiana can already imagine what happened here this morning!

[Shu: Fu Hua, I've been watching you for a while. Who knew the famous Immortal phoenix would be here today?

Fu Hua: Heh, that's just an empty title. But you… uh, I haven't thought of that yet, well, you who are so and so would appear here, it's such a surprise.

Shu: A surprise? The world is small, and we'll meet again soon.

Fu Hua: Did you also come here for Kiana?

Shu: Aren't you?

Fu Hua: As a martial arts genius, she's the only one worthy of my legacy.

Shu: It seems that we are the same then.

Fu Hua: Oh? You have not given up, and are still approaching me?

Shu: If I don't get closer, then how can I change your mind?]

"Oh, so it was for me!" Kiana said shyly, covering her face. Her body squirmed around like a fish. "You can inherit both of our legacies!"

["Us two: No! One mountain can't have two tigers, one person can't take two people's skills! Your heart and soul can only belong to one person!]

Kiana said with a pout, "No! My heart and soul belong to Mei! You, you, stop fighting!!"

Himeko: "Ah??"

Looking at Kiana's spoiled behavior, Himeko's skin crawled.

Kiana's face could be soft and shy, but it could also be unrestrained when chugging milk and eating meat. Seeing her be so pitiful was weird.

It was as weird as seeing an old lady do a somersault and fly away.

What kind of weird novels are you reading in class?

Fu Hua didn't know if she heard Kiana's strange cry, but Shu did. After complaining to himself, Shu knew he couldn't delay any longer.

Since he couldn't see any "openings" in Fu Hua, and he didn't even know what an opening was, Shu could only bite his teeth and take a step forward.

Since his opponent was Fu Hua, Shu didn't plan on holding back.

He swung the stick from the side, aiming for Fu Hua's body. Just as he had predicted, the stick was easily grabbed by Fu Hua's hand.

This should be it… Shu sighed in relief and relaxed his body. Now all he had to do was ask where he went wrong… Huh?

Shu looked up and blankly stared at the fist that was getting closer and closer to his nose, bringing endless pressure and the smile of grandma in the afterlife.

At the last moment, as Shu was reaching his hand out to accept his grandma, the fist suddenly changed its direction, barely missing the side of Shu's face.

The wind from the punch grazed Shu's face, ruffling the hair on his forehead and stealing his invitation from his grandma.

Shu swallowed, looking at Fu Hua with shock. He didn't even dare to move his head, afraid of seeing the fist that almost sent him flying.

Are you trying to kill me, my friend?

Fu Hua silently retracted her hand, created some distance, and coughed awkwardly. "Ahem, alright. I understand your situation now."

Shu, startled, put down his stick and walked back into the building, breathing heavily.

Kiana: "Tsk, so it was just a one-sided beat down."

As she felt disappointed, she thought back to when she stood in front of Fu Hua. At the very least, she had exchanged a few moves with Fu Hua! And Fu Hua hadn't been able to block a single move of hers!

"Your power is okay, but your stance is not suitable for your moves. Your speed is decent, but your thoughts are easily read. Your reactions are quick, but your body still has that instinct to stiffen when you are afraid." Fu Hua analyzed while walking over from the balcony. "Teacher Himeko and Kiana, good morning."

"Good morning, class monitor!" Kiana greeted with a smile. "What about me? Do you remember our battle? You haven't given me an evaluation yet!"

Fu Hua paused and recalled the sonic booms that Kiana created each time she swung that baseball bat. Like Shu, she couldn't help but shudder.

Shu's stick could be grabbed, but Kiana's could not. If you tried to grab it, you would die.

"Your situation is quite special. Your power, speed, and reaction are all top-tier. If you want to learn, you can learn with Shu."

"Okay!" Kiana straightened up and made a fist in the other hand. "Master, please accept your disciple!"

Then, Kiana turned her eyes to Shu and leaned closer. "Hehe, I was first, little junior, call me senior sister."

Shu: "?"

Shu: "Have you been reading a lot of martial arts novels?"

Kiana: "Huh? How do you know?"

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[Xi Men] and [Ye Gu] is related to Wuxia Novel stuff, in short it Master from famous sect (Fu Hua) vs rising star Lone wolf protagonist (Shu)