Chapter 6: Chen Zhen Returns
The biting cold made his head ache, and he wondered how to articulate the concept of Sanshou. However, since Chen Zhen inquired, he provided a brief explanation.
At this moment, Master Ni sighed and said, "Brother Huo, it is my lack of skill that has led to this."
Chen Zhen looked at Xin Han, unable to recall anyone by that name from Jingwu Gate, and couldn't help but wonder: "Who are you?"
In the past, I have watched the movie "The Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" more than once, and I have always believed that Huo Tingen's martial arts skills were mediocre throughout the film, with the exception of his impressive performance in this particular challenge
After speaking, one hand supported Xin Han's arm as he strode forward, and Xin Han only felt the wind rushing past his ears
This person was dressed in a complete black Japanese school uniform. Upon entering, he took off his hat, revealing a head of short hair. He appeared quite surprised at the scene in the hall, while A Biao followed behind him with luggage.
He looked at Chen Zhen, and their gazes met in the air. Chen Zhen slightly nodded, and they both understood each other's intentions; Jingwu Gate does not fear challenges
"Fifth Senior Brother, I will definitely study martial arts diligently with you and promote the spirit of Jingwu to great heights"
"No, I practiced sprinting for a while when I was abroad, and as for boxing and kicking, I only learned free fighting; I have not studied any forms." Xin Han casually remarked
"Junior Brother, do you have an injury on your leg?" Chen Zhen guessed that Xin Han had an injury on his leg just by observing his walking posture
He observed carefully, and indeed, Huo Ting'en dodged this kick by retreating. Immediately after Master Ni had not yet landed, he swiftly returned with a kick that knocked Master Ni down.
Fifth Brother, I know you do not believe that Master could lose to Akutagawa, and I do not believe it either. Master has always been my idol. Although I was unable to meet him in person during his lifetime, I must uncover the truth of the matter to restore his honor.
The words struck with a resonant clarity, each sentence penetrating deeply into Chen Zhen's heart. The others at Jingwu Gate were also shaken by his remarks; they could not believe that their master could be defeated by the Japanese, and thus fell into a profound silence.
Chen Zhen's eyes lit up; Xin Han's words bore a significant resemblance to the martial arts theories he had pondered for a long time. He also agreed that one should not be limited to mere techniques
Xin Han also felt that this person spoke in a truly insidious manner. Just as he was about to join his fellow disciples in cursing, he suddenly caught sight of someone out of the corner of his eye. He turned his head sharply and saw a person walking in through the main entrance
Chen Zhen chuckled and said, "Alright, it's still too early to talk about this now. At this slow pace, when will you arrive at Hongkou Dojo? Come, let me guide you for a while."
Chen Zhen nodded and shook his head: "You have a profound understanding of martial arts that closely aligns with my thoughts, but your foundation is too weak. Do not underestimate the practice of forms; it enables you to respond with the best reaction at the fastest speed. Your theories can only be fully realized on the premise of having a solid foundation."
Xin Han followed Chen Zhen all the way to the Hongkou dojo. He knew that in this battle, Chen Zhen would surely win, and win decisively. Therefore, he wanted to witness Chen Zhen's prowess with his own eyes
It must be said that Houghton’s move was incredibly impressive, as swift as lightning, leaving one in awe
What is Sanda, which school of martial arts does it belong to? Chen Zhen is not unfamiliar with sports in Japan; he knows what sprinting is, but he has never heard of Sanda, which piques his interest.
However, there is nothing more to see after this; Master Ni and Huo Ting'en are simply not on the same level, as Huo Ting'en was knocked to the ground with just a few punches and kicks.
"Fifth Senior Brother!" "Senior Brother, you have returned!" Indeed, the disciples of Jingwu School gathered around upon seeing this person.
A few days ago, I just returned from abroad and encountered a robbery. Although I managed to scare them off, I got cut on my leg. It is almost healed now, but it is nothing; I can keep up.
Let us do it this way: once we clarify the matter with the master, I will train you well. After you have established a solid foundation, I will also teach you some techniques I have developed over the years in Japan.
Everyone else looked at Xin Han in surprise, and Huo Ting'en also advised, "Xin Han, you should stop making things worse."
Master Huo, I have long heard of the profound essence of Huo Family Boxing and have yearned for it for a long time. It has been my wish to spar with the inheritor of Huo Family Boxing. However, I have been entangled in trivial matters and have not been able to fulfill this wish. This time, I have come to Shanghai to handle some miscellaneous affairs, and I would like to take this opportunity to seek guidance from your esteemed school.
Xin Han earned the admiration of Huo Yuanjia, and his martial arts theories coincided with those of Chen Zhen, which led to Chen's recognition of him. As a result, Chen Zhen's fondness for Xin Han greatly increased, and he decided to personally mentor this novice junior disciple.
Sanda is a term I casually use; it can also be referred to as free fighting. It is not restricted to specific techniques, as punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and wrestling can all be employed, responding to each move as it comes.
A glimmer of appreciation flashed in Chen Zhen's eyes: "Well done, you haven't brought shame to Jingwu School. Seeing your strong physique and well-proportioned muscles, have you practiced martial arts before?"
Huo Ting'en wore a smile on his face: "Master Ni, I concede to your acknowledgment."
Looking up, I discovered that Chen Zhen's walking speed was surprisingly much faster than a light jog, leaving me in shock and unable to suppress a quiet gasp of admiration
Hmph, it is truly disgraceful that Huo Yuanjia, who deceived the world and stole fame, has actually fallen into the hands of the Japanese. This is a shame for our martial arts community. Master, I believe Huo Family Fist is not that impressive after all. Perhaps we should just go back to avoid others saying that we are bullying the Jingwu School when no one is around.
Huo Yuanjia's reputation shook Shanghai, and during the time in Tianjin, this fellow didn't dare to make a sound. Now that Huo Yuanjia has just passed away, he comes to challenge, completely taking advantage of the absence of anyone from the Jingwu School, using Huo Yuanjia's fame as a stepping stone.
A disciple of the Ni family boxing mocked to the fullest, while Master Ni, feeling quite pleased, did not intervene
Chen Zhen nodded slightly, remaining silent, his gaze fixed on the situation inside the hall
Huo Ting'en also assumed the stance of the Huo Family Fist. The two men locked eyes, and suddenly, Master Ni launched an attack. With a slight crouch, he sprang up like a great ape, kicking towards Huo Ting'en's face.
Master Ni left in a fluster, and following the development of the movie's plot, Chen Zhen personally shattered the character "Endure" written by Huo Yuanjia. After paying respects to Huo Yuanjia, he expressed his intention to go to the Hongkou dojo to find Akutagawa. Huo Ting'en reminded him that according to the rules, he must first issue a challenge letter
Huo Ting'en took the initiative to introduce: "This is my father's closed-door disciple, whom I have taken in on his behalf"
"What are you waiting for? Are you going to fight or not?" Master Ni, seeing that Huo Ting'en was retreating further, slammed the table and stood up, loudly questioning Huo Ting'en, disregarding the previous false politeness.
Xin Han immediately said, "Fifth Senior Brother, I will go with you."
Huo Yuanjia has just been buried, and Huo Ting'en is truly unwilling to create further complications. Although he holds the actions of this person with the surname Ni in great disdain, he has no choice but to swallow his anger, as he is the only one capable of shouldering the responsibilities of Jingwu School. If any unforeseen circumstances arise, it is likely that Jingwu School will not be able to survive.
Chen Zhen nodded and patted Xin Han on the shoulder: "Junior brother, you don't need to go for this matter; I can handle it myself. There are some things I must understand."
Huo Ting'en clasped his hands together and said: "Master Ni, this is the mourning hall of my late father. If you wish to spar, please do so outside"
At this moment, Huo Ting'en was also getting angry. Just after Huo Yuanjia's death, someone came to block the door and challenge him. It was impossible to negotiate peacefully; they were pushing their luck. When he saw Chen Zhen returning, he felt more assured. At least, in the event of a defeat, there was still Chen Zhen at Jingwu School, so it wouldn't fall apart.
What are you saying?" the disciples of Jingwumen questioned loudly
Ah! It is I who am lacking in skill. You have traveled a long distance and endured much fatigue. If there is an opportunity for us to exchange insights next time, it would be better for me to visit your esteemed establishment.
Chen Zhen nodded and suddenly kicked out a leg, aiming directly at Xin Han's face. Xin Han instinctively dodged while simultaneously preparing a defensive counterattack, but unfortunately, Chen Zhen's kick was as swift as a flash of lightning. Before he could even turn to evade, it had already stopped right in front of his eyes.
Two individuals strode out of Jingwu Gate together. Huo Ting'en, concerned for their safety, intended to follow them but was stopped by the prudent Nong Jinsun, who dispatched two disciples from Jingwu Gate to accompany Chen Zhen and Xin Han, and also notified the police station.
Xin Han felt a surge of excitement in his heart, Chen Zhen, he has returned, this is the idol of countless people, with a face full of heroic spirit and the demeanor of a grandmaster, stirring a wave of emotion within him
Master Ni, my father has just passed away. It is not appropriate to engage in combat within the Jingwu Gate at this time. I believe we should forgo this match, and if there is an opportunity in the future, we can spar then
Chen Zhen dismissed the objections of others and said, "I am going now, regardless of any rules."
The leader of the Ni family boxing spoke politely, yet there was a certain arrogance on his face; in fact, everyone knew that he had come this time to take advantage.
Although Master Ni did not understand how Huo Ting'en suddenly became so resolute, he did not wish to think about anything else once his objective was achieved. He turned around, exited the hall, and walked to the center of the courtyard. After Huo Ting'en took his position, he directly assumed the starting stance of the Ni family's boxing.
Chen Zhen looked at Xin Han, a glimmer of fervor flashing in his eyes: "Good junior brother, let us visit the Hongkou dojo together and see what skills Akutagawa possesses"
Xinhán shook his head. If it were according to other masters, they would definitely exchange a few polite words at this moment, saying that one should always leave a line for future interactions. However, Huo Ting'en, being a young man, was provoked and said this, making it clear that there was no possibility of reconciliation between the two sides. Nevertheless, this was also due to Master Ni and the others going too far.
Chen Zhen walked quickly, and it was evident that he had excellent lower body strength, moving with great agility. However, Xin Han found it somewhat challenging to keep up. Normally, he could barely manage to keep pace with Chen Zhen, but his recent leg injury inevitably had some impact on him
If that Japanese fat man hears this, he will definitely be so angry that he will spit blood. It turns out that words can be turned around.
Master Ni clumsily got up, and after standing, he was startled by a feint from Huo Ting'en, causing him to retreat repeatedly. It was Chen Zhen who intervened; otherwise, he would have fallen again. At this moment, his few disciples had lost all their arrogance and gathered around, saying: "Master, are you alright"