Chương 103: Yang Cheng: So you've finally arrived, the Eight Gates Formation!

Chapter 103 Yang Cheng: So you've finally arrived, Eight Gates Formation!

Xiao Li flashed in front of Yang Cheng at high speed and kicked Yang Cheng's chin. However, he quickly realized that his kick had not succeeded in sending Yang Cheng into the air.

Because his foot passed right through Yang Cheng's chin when it struck him, it was clear that Yang Cheng in front of him was merely an afterimage left on the ground due to Yang Cheng's excessive speed.

The so-called "Front Lotus" is a taijutsu used in conjunction with the Eight Gates, while "Lotus" is a taijutsu technique used in conjunction with Shadow Dance Leaf, which involves kicking the opponent into the air to perform a multi-hit combo, and finally slamming the opponent to the ground.

If the initial high kick that lifts the opponent into the air fails to hit, then the Lotus Flower technique will undoubtedly be unable to continue.

However, to Li's surprise, just as his "Shadow Dance Leaf" was about to fall to the ground, Yang Cheng, whose figure had disappeared, suddenly reappeared in front of him.

And he did the same move as him just now, delivering a powerful high kick that went straight for his chin!

Before Li, who had been kicked away, could react, Yang Cheng on the ground also kicked the ground and launched a series of kicks at Li in the air, before grabbing his body and slamming him directly to the ground.

"H-1" As a cloud of dust billowed across the field, everyone watching was stunned.

Because in their view, since the start of the competition, Xiao Li has been performing at an unexpectedly high level.

But no matter how powerful he becomes, in the end he always seems to be getting beaten.

"He unleashed the Lotus Flower without using the Eight Gates—" Looking at the situation of the battle on the field, Might Guy's gaze towards Yang Cheng was undoubtedly more surprised than that of the others.

Others might not know, but he knew that the physical techniques Yang Cheng had just used were the ones Xiao Li intended to use on Yang Cheng.

However, Yang Cheng not only dodged Xiao Li's "Lotus Flower," but even used the same technique on Xiao Li.

Is it possible to perform the Lotus Flower without using the Eight Gates?

Of course it is possible. The so-called "Eight Gates" is simply a technique that allows chakra to flow into the meridian system, stimulating one's internal organs and enabling one to unleash physical abilities and explosive power many times greater than normal.

The accompanying physical techniques of the "Eight Gates" cannot be used normally by ordinary people. They need to use the Eight Gates to enhance their own strength in order to perform them.

In other words, as long as one's physical abilities are exceptionally high, it is possible to achieve "Morning Peacock," which generates flames by rubbing the air with one's fist, and "Day Tiger," which creates vacuum pressure with one punch.

Yang Cheng's ability to use Lee's "Outer Lotus" without opening the gates, which requires the Eight Gates to activate, is enough to demonstrate that Yang Cheng's physical abilities are stronger than Lee's.

"I saw the scroll of the Eight Gates Formation at Teacher Hongdou's house. It is said to be one of the forbidden techniques with extremely strict conditions for use. To be able to master the Eight Gates Formation at this age undoubtedly shows that you have put in a hundred times more effort and sweat than ordinary people."

Unfortunately, even with only the first gate open, the Eight Gates Formation is no match for me.

As you can see, the "Lotus Flower" that you can only use by opening the gate, I can use even without the Eight Gates technique.

"Examiner, can we announce the results of the competition now?"

Looking at Rock Lee in the deep pit, Gale Moonlight, with a toothpick in his mouth, also showed a troubled expression.

He could sense that Rock Lee still possessed a strong fighting spirit, and he himself had not yet admitted defeat.

But as Yang Cheng said, the outcome of this battle is almost a foregone conclusion.

Lee Rock clearly seemed to have used all his skills, but Yang Cheng appeared to be completely at ease throughout.

Is Rock Lee weak?

No, not only is he not weak, but from the beginning of the preliminaries until now, Rock Lee's performance and the strength he has shown are among the best of these genin.

Unfortunately, his opponent, Nanjiu Yosei, was even more monstrous in strength.

Previously, most people in Konoha believed that the geniuses in this year's Chunin Exams were Hyuga Neji and Uchiha Sasuke. However, after this preliminary round, the name of Nanju Yosei, a commoner ninja, will probably become the pride of heaven in many people's eyes.

"I've always known" that I don't have much talent, but because of that, I work harder than everyone else!

With perseverance and hard work, even geniuses can be surpassed! This is the ninja way I uphold.

Teacher Kai, please look at me closely, this is my burning youth!

Since the first goal isn't enough to defeat them, then...

"The second gate of the Eight Gates Formation, the Gate of Rest, open!"

"The third gate of the Eight Gates Formation, the Gate of Life, open!"

"The fourth gate of the Eight Gates Formation, the Gate of Injury, open!"

"The fifth gate of the Eight Gates Formation, the Gate of Blockage, open!"

As Xiao Li opened five gates in succession, his skin turned as red as if it had been burned.

Visible veins protrude and clearly emerge on the skin's surface.

This is actually a manifestation of the Eight Gates causing his blood to surge and his chakra to fill his meridians.

As if tangible chakra erupted from Rock Lee, in just an instant, Rock Lee disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Wow, so fast! I can barely even see his movements anymore!"

Having seen that Xiao Li had been constantly suppressed by Yang Cheng, Asuma had given up all hope for his bet with Hongdou.

After all, based solely on the strength Yang Cheng had previously displayed, he was an opponent that his few mediocre students could not defeat.

Asuma wasn't sure about Yang Cheng's ninjutsu level, but his taijutsu alone was enough to make him stand out among the genin.

She is naturally talented and hardworking, no wonder Red Bean is always so proud.

And what about his three students? A lovesick fool, a good-for-nothing, and a complete loser—there's no comparison at all!

Asuma, who had originally wanted to give up, suddenly perked up again when he saw Rock Lee.

Yang Cheng is indeed very strong, but Kai's prized disciple is clearly a little monster as well!

With such amazing physical skills, the chances of defeating Yang Cheng are still very high.

Shikamaru has already advanced to the semi-finals. If Rock Lee eliminates Yang Cheng here, wouldn't that be equivalent to his student defeating Anko's student?

Although there was no direct confrontation, his student advanced to the semi-finals, while Hongdou's student didn't even make it past the preliminaries, so the bet naturally counted as his win.

"At such a young age, he's already able to open the fifth gate of the Eight Inner Gates!"

Seeing Kakashi's surprised expression, Might Guy said smugly, "See that, Kakashi? That's Lee's burning youth!"