Chapter 262: Comprehension, Qi Fist_1

With the challenge letter in hand, Fang Yuan and his group easily entered the Karate Martial Arts Dojo known as "Purple Dao Hall."

The number of apprentices here seemed much fewer than those at the Wind Fist Flow Dojo.

But... can scale and strength be directly proportional?

After the challenge, the defeat of the Fierce Fire Monkey made Fang Yuan realize... no dojo was an easy target.

"Lost."

Sitting in the Elf Central Hall, drinking hot coffee, Fang Yuan and Eevee waited for the Fierce Fire Monkey to recover while reflecting on the reasons for their recent loss.

The young man dispatched by the Purple Dao Hall Sect Leader to battle Fang Yuan was also an apprentice, barely in his twenties. The fight didn't last three minutes before the Fierce Fire Monkey lost narrowly.

The biggest reason for the defeat was the influence of the Energy Gathering Technique taught by Feng Yin's Monferno on the Fierce Fire Monkey's battle rhythm.

This was the same reason he lost to the first apprentice at the Wind Fist Flow Dojo.

"Gurululu." Cen Mingzhi took a drink of water and said, "Well, it's normal to lose. It's not easy to go through the formal challenge process."

"Plus, holding a challenge letter allows you to challenge the same dojo three times, so just come back."

"Right, come back," Fang Yuan nodded.

But not now. Even if he were to challenge again now, the result would be much the same. It was better to take turns challenging each dojo instead.

"Cen Mingzhi, how much do you know about the other four dojos?"

"Pretty good, yeah." Cen Mingzhi nodded. When choosing a dojo, he and his family had spent quite a while investigating each one. While not thoroughly familiar, he knew at least where the restrooms were in each dojo.

...

After failing the challenge at Purple Dao Hall and not gaining recognition, Fang Yuan and Cen Mingzhi set out for the next dojo.

Leaving aside the Wind Fist Flow Dojo, there were five dojos in total, and Fang Yuan planned to challenge each one in turn.

The second dojo was known for its Soft Energy; Fang Yuan took the Fierce Fire Monkey for an initial challenge and still met with a narrow defeat.

The third dojo was famous for its Leg Skills; after a fight between the Fierce Fire Monkey and an apprentice's Shava Lang, they suffered another narrow defeat.

The fourth dojo's Moves Secret Book originated from Bajiquan, with a rather fierce fighting style; the Fierce Fire Monkey battled a Hariyama and lost again.

In the third and fourth dojos, Fang Yuan also encountered two students from the Magic University Combat Club, but they only exchanged casual nods and didn't really interact.

Meanwhile, failing to challenge four dojos in a row also caused some restlessness in the Fierce Fire Monkey's heart.

Three days were wasted without passing the test of any dojo...

At the Wind Fist Flow Dojo, Fang Yuan stood outside the ring, watching the Fierce Fire Monkey practice punches to vent its frustrations, and sighed. The Fierce Fire Monkey's mentality had become somewhat unbalanced after three consecutive days.

No one likes to fail continuously, Pokemon included.

"Bwoo~" Eevee looked at the Fierce Fire Monkey with concern and tugged at Fang Yuan. Better go comfort it soon, or it might turn into a Primeape.

Fang Yuan nodded; it was indeed time for a heart-to-heart talk with the Fierce Fire Monkey.

As Fang Yuan approached, the Fierce Fire Monkey lifted its head to look at him, as if asking why it couldn't win despite working so hard.

It had been constantly practicing its punches at the breeding house, and as a Chimchar, it had become quite skilled with Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, and the Gathering Energy Technique.

Then, after being subdued by Fang Yuan, it started to constantly hone itself through gravity, and earnestly studied the Moves Secret book that Fang Yuan brought back.

Why, even so, can it not achieve victory?

"That's because... effort is the least worthy thing to mention," Fang Yuan discerned the unbalanced mentality of the Fierce Fire Monkey.

During his three years as a member and president of Pingcheng No.1 Middle School Psychology Club, he had gained a considerable understanding.

"Do you still remember me mentioning the 'World's No. 1 Fighting Tournament' before? If you want to participate in such a competition and chase the honor of 'World's No. 1', sweating and effort are just the basics. Thinking you can defeat all opponents just by trying hard is to underestimate others, after all, everyone is constantly making an effort, and there are many talented Pokemon also striving just like you," Fang Yuan sighed.

"Instead of being dissatisfied with your failure, why not think about what you have gained from it? Haven't you felt it yourself?"

Fang Yuan could clearly observe that, after each battle, the fluidity of Fierce Fire Monkey's Sonic Fist and its Qi Gathering Technique improved. There was no reason for Fierce Fire Monkey not to feel it as well.

With those words, Fierce Fire Monkey fell silent.

"You have plenty and plenty of time to grow. You are talented and hardworking, and I will also help you. What you need to do now is not to fear failure and setbacks. Trust me, these experiences will be valuable in becoming the 'World's No. 1'."

Fang Yuan walked over to the Fierce Fire Monkey and vigorously rubbed its head.

"Look at Eevee, isn't it amazing? But actually, it has gone through many setbacks, it has experienced even more failures than you all, but it always excels at drawing lessons and experience from its failures. That is the reason for its incredible strength."

To the side, Eevee was startled. Did it, really?

Whether Eevee did or not, Fierce Fire Monkey indeed absorbed some of the message. To become the most powerful, effort was just the foundation. It glanced at Eevee who was always watching Fang Yuan and had an epiphany.

If such a strong Eevee was so reliant on Fang Yuan, then why should it throw a tantrum or be disobedient? Talent and effort, these were qualities other Pokemon possessed too. What could help make it stronger were the Trainer, that is, Fang Yuan.

Fierce Fire Monkey nodded decisively and began to adjust its mentality.

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At the Ice Field Dao Hall, the most formidable among the six grand Martial Arts Dojos of Ice Plain City and possessing the greatest comprehensive strength,

After four failed attempts at the previous dojos, Fang Yuan brought the Fierce Fire Monkey here again. It's worth mentioning that three students from the Magic University Combat Club had come here to study.

Theoretically, this should be the most challenging dojo for Fang Yuan and the Fierce Fire Monkey, but whether it was because of what Fang Yuan said or something the Fierce Fire Monkey realized on its own, its battle today was unusually smooth.

The Energy Gathering Technique imparted by Feng Yin's Monferno was used by Fierce Fire Monkey as naturally as breathing, no longer shackling it.

"Fang Yuan, that guy, seemed to have gone to the Wind Fist Flow Dojo, right? Instead of staying there, he actually came to challenge the Ice Field Dao Hall..." A few Magic University students watching the battle were puzzled.

What Fang Yuan was thinking, they couldn't comprehend.

The person currently battling Fang Yuan was a very strong Apprentice of the Ice Field Dao Hall. How could it be possible for a newly evolved Fierce Fire Monkey to defeat him...

"Uh..."

Suddenly, the spectators were stupefied.

Because, as the battle went on, the Fierce Fire Monkey seemed to have an epiphany. It gathered energy, focused its spirit, and then threw a punch with tremendous might!

This punch took Heracle Cros by surprise.

A few of the Ice Field Dao Hall teachers watching also showed a grave expression. A Fighting Type's Great Move like the Genuine Energy Fist, mastered by a Fierce Fire Monkey that hadn't fully evolved?

The Genuine Energy Fist Form, which flowed as fast as wind, fire, and lightning, clearly embodied the essence of the Wind Fist Genuine Transmission. Whether it was the speed of Gathering Energy, the speed of concentrating spirit, or the execution of the punch, all reached the Fierce Fire Monkey's current perfection, and the showcased Qi Fist reflected a true union with the "Wind".

The sudden Great Move caught Heracle Cros off guard and sent it flying!