Chapter 11 - Grudge?

Ulf has been using all the time he had to train for the past 7 years. When he turned 6 years old, he started the village training period. Of course, Ulf could concentrate mostly on mind cultivation and even then he would be still stronger than his peers in the village. However, the world hasn't been fair from the start and Ulf knew he would have to fight against older and stronger dudes in the future.

They would not let him go because of the age difference. Maybe mind cultivation was also a bit superior, but not that much. Qi was strengthening the original power of the body. If His physical capabilities would be less than his enemy's, then by using the same amount of qi, Ulf would be a lot weaker compared to the body cultivator. He would have to use his advantage in having more qi (internal and external combined) to at least balance the difference in the pure power. That's why, it didn't mean that this method always would make him stronger against his opponent, whose pure power maybe 2-3 times more than him.

It must be mentioned that his body cultivation was faster than the increasing speed of spiritual energy. From Ulf's point of view, the reason was that his talent in mind cultivation was mediocre. As for body cultivation, he has inherited the talent of Bjorn. It would be a huge crime not to use what has already been given to him for free.

There is the proverb: "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth". It means, do not be unappreciative of or question a gift you have received. Especially when Ulf's gift is unique.

Even so, it must be considered that Ulf had no one to give some hints about the spiritual energy. He has been developing it by himself and trying to be careful before taking every new step.

After Ulf started training, he didn't attempt to hide his natural talent. Why? If the son of Bjorn didn't have any talent, it would be weird and even more embarrassing. It was also the way for Ulf to make the unhappy tribe's members shut up, who had complained that the chief was providing his family almost the same amount of food as in the past. Of course, the spiritual energy and innate qi were his trump card, so Ulf would keep it secret from everyone, even from his family too for some time.

The outcome, after 7 years of training was that he reached the warrior rank at twelve years of age. It was shocking and even faster than his father, who became a warrior when he was 14 years old. Of course, a big part of this improvement has been because of meditation. Ulf wasn't always cultivating his spiritual power at night. He had also been concentrating on his body to lessen the flaws in his body cultivation.

Eventually, as he reached warrior rank, it was time for Ulf to prove his real power and show everyone that he was prepared to face the dangers outside of the village. Everyone was gathered in the central part of the village, waiting to start the tournament. The young competitors, who were there to be examined, were standing on one side of the training ground. Most of them were 17-18 years old. Only Ulf was a 12 years old freak.

As Ulf had been looking, the kids around him couldn't help, but sighed. All of them had flames in their eyes like they were going to eat a tiger alive soon.

'Those brats really need to be beaten up. Otherwise, even if they have reached the warrior rank, they will bring more troubles to the companions, rather than help'. Thought Ulf.

That was why this competition had special importance not only for the new hunters but also for the whole tribe.

The chief came forward soon. Even though he was poisoned, it didn't mean that he couldn't walk. Most of the side effects of the poison were already neutralised. However, one that hadn't been removed yet was the rejection of qi. The chief couldn't absorb and use qi. It seems, there was still poison left in his body that hasn't been cleared, or even found yet.

"Once again all of us have gathered here to praise our supreme god. It's the lord Hadda, who defends our village and gives us his power - Godly energy to have the capacity to resist the numerous enemies around us."

After the fateful events 7 years ago, our life got harder, we had lost dozens of brave hunters. However, what makes us positive is that we have a new generation and they have a bright future."

Today is the moment when we will show God Hadda that our flame will never be extinguished. Youngsters will have a stronger potential than the older generations."

Now let our proud warriors come forward and start the first fight..."

For the next few fights the scenario was almost the same. Older warriors, who had an advantage in physical power, and more experience in using qi, were beating up youngs. Inspirited by the chief's speech, they expected to accomplish the exceptional heroic deed. However, all they got were swollen faces. Finally, it was Ulf's turn.

"Now it's time for the genius of new generations. The son of our hero Bjorn and a grandson of the great Bjarke Ulf. The real talent, who became a warrior only at the age of twelve. As for the opponent, he is the warrior Ebbe. He has one of the strongest physical powers among the peak warrior rank hunters." Said the chief and went out from the arena to allow fighters to come forward."

'Ebbe? That big and fat fella? He is the peak warrior rank too. It won't be easy.'

Ulf came forward. He was just 12 years old, but the physic, face and aura around him gave others vibes like he was already maturing. His height was 180+ centimetres. It was the result of his genes and hard training.

After watching and analysing his opponent, Ulf had several ideas.

'Stronger body than any normal peak warrior rank. In this aspect, this guy is like a living tank. However, he has a huge drawback - His weight, which affects his speed.'

"Before the fight, I will tell you boy, that I had huge respect for your father. So, as his son, instead of firstly examining your capabilities, I will use my real power from the start." Said Ebbe proudly.

' What kind of weird explanation is that? You fat@ss! just tell me that you are not going to do your job properly and want to beat up the kid right away.' Thought Ulf for himself, but didn't show his emotions at all.

"Thank you, Uncle."

"Start the fight!" shouted the chief.

It was clear that Ulf shouldn't just exchange the punches with his guy. It would be the shortest way to be knocked out. That's why he decided to use popular boxing moves.

Ebbe started to move toward Ulf. He got near to the opponent and then threw his right hand at Ulf's face.

'He is using all power, even circulating qi!'

Taking this deadly punch was a big 'NO'. Ulf utilized hands with the forearms in front of the face. He deviated on the left side, then bented down and appeared on the blind right side of his opponent. Ulf manipulated his right leg as the pillar and with use of external qi, punched his opponent's vulnerable right side ribs. When Ulf was absorbing qi forcefully, he felt pain but didn't pay attention to it. Astonishingly, his control of qi was quite good, but his amount of qi was much less than his opponent.

BOOM...

Ulf had felt as if he punched metal, rather than flesh. The collision resonated across his body, which wasn't a good feeling. Even so, Ulf was ready for that. Afraid of Ebbe's counterattack, he took several steps backwards.

"Good punch, made me feel it, but only slightly." Rather than pain, Ebbe was more agitated.

'Very good, as expected...' Ulf calculated.

Ebbe took once again the Initiative, ran and intended to catch Ulf by both of his hands. Ulf bent down, jumped on the right side and hit the same spot again, but this time by using their leg. The leg produced more power and finally made Ebbe feel some pain, after being hit two times in the same spot. The same situation repeated again and again. Ulf was using the enemy's flow of the body, his advantage in speed and could make fast successful strikes.

The fat guy had become ferocious, it was shameful for him, as a peak warrior ranker, that he couldn't even catch a 12 years old newly advanced warrior. On the other hand, he was hit several times and had severe pain on the left side of his body. Ulf could see that Ebbe would destroy him if he gets the opportunity.

Suddenly Ebbe's whole body started to give a death threat feeling to Ulf.

'Full body enhancement! This guy is going to use a tramp card of the peak warrior rank.'

By using it, the whole body gets equally strengthened and at the same time Hunter's body speed, reaction speed and power are much stronger. Nevertheless, it wasn't without any shortcomings. Like a new advanced warrior has a hard time collecting qi in one part of the body, the peak warrior also can't maintain full body enhancement for a long time.

Ebbe disappeared from Ulf's eyesight, appeared next to him and punched toward his left side. Only one advantage of Ulf in the speed was nullified. He was able to catch the opponent's moment, reacted just in time and jumped behind. Ulf felt like he had escaped from his demise just by one millisecond. However, Ebbe didn't let him rest and tried to punch again and again. They weren't well controlled and accurate, because Ebba became unnaturally angry. Ulf had a hard time avoiding them, one nearby touched his left shoulder and made him feel terrifying pain. Ebbe was like a wild beast. He has been trying just to make body contact, but couldn't even do it one time.

Ulf was also getting angry himself too. He understood why he was agitated, it was his purpose from the start, but the opponent was extremely angry. He didn't know why, but this big guy wanted to gravely injure Ulf. The wounds weren't uncommon in this sparring, but he felt like Ebbe had a great grudge for him from the start. Ulf had been even thinking for some time to use innate qi and teach his opponent a good lesson but stopped when one of the leader rank hunters came between them. He was Gobron.

"Out of my way!!" Ebbe wasn't going to end his upcoming punch.

It seemed that because of that Gobron also got angry. He circulated an enormous amount of qi in his right hand and met Ebbe's fist in a middle way.

BADUM...

It was like a thunder crash.

Ebbe flew 10 meters high and fell to the ground unconsciously.

"Ebbe used full-body enhancement, which is prohibited in sparring, so the victory goes to Ulf. As for Ebbe, he will be punished." The chief was angry due to his tribesman's reckless action and also at the same time amazed that Ulf, who had only beginner warrior rank could almost perfectly handle peak warrior using full-body enhancement.

P.S. "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"

Definition: The usefulness of a horse can be determined by looking at its teeth. The longer the teeth, the older the horse. If the horse was too old, maybe they wouldn't even want it. But the horse was a gift, so why should you be picky?