Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1162: Convinced by Defeat

Following the intense duels prior, the competition results were finally declared, leaving only the Kung Fu event yet to commence.

Thus far, our team had performed admirably, with the opponents holding only a slight advantage.

However, given that this was an exchange event hosted on their turf, such a narrow margin was understandable.

Yet, a member from the opposing delegation seemed displeased by the lack of a wider point difference, deeming it a loss of face for the hosts and making disparaging remarks.

They even had the audacity to claim they had intentionally held back against the Chinese team, showing leniency due to their long journey, which accounted for the current standings.

This insult darkened the faces of all the Chinese team members, particularly Xinyan and Jiang Peiqin, who were seething with indignation as they prepared for the Kung Fu showdown.

Exchanging a determined glance, both women stepped onto the competition stage.

With all other matches concluded, every spectator's attention was now fixed on the deciding event.

The other side fielded three contestants for this final category, while our team had only two. Witnessing the opponent's arrogant confidence, Xinyan declared directly, "I can fight in two rounds for the first match."

Since one of our participants had volunteered for double duty, the opposing leader saw no reason to decrease their own numbers and tacitly agreed.

Having already resolved not to prolong the engagement, Xinyan initiated the fight with sixty percent of her strength.

Initially, her adversary, leveraging his superior height, managed to stave off her advances. But once Xinyan deciphered his fighting patterns, she unleashed her power without restraint, swiftly delivering a kick that sent him tumbling off the platform.

Stunned by the fall, he hadn't expected to be defeated by a woman.

Although Xinyan had intentionally curbed her power, her precise application of force left him struggling to regain his footing for a significant duration.

The spectators presumed his difficulty arose from his inability to accept defeat at the hands of a young Chinese girl. However, only Xinyan was aware of the genuine pain he was experiencing.

Upon recovering, he shed his previous arrogance and offered no further protest.

Next, Jiang Peiqin faced off against a female opponent. Jiang's martial prowess was considerable, but her adversary matched her skill, resulting in a fierce exchange where neither contestant gave ground.

It was evident the opponent was not treating this as a friendly match, as each strike was delivered with maximum force. Jiang had to summon her complete focus, ultimately securing victory only when her opponent's endurance began to wane, creating an opening she expertly exploited.

Technically, in a best-of-three format, the final round could have been skipped since we had already secured two wins. However, the other team, unwilling to concede and fearing a potential comeback, pressed on to protect their pride.

Having recuperated from the demanding earlier bout, Xinyan seized the opportunity to discreetly switch her beverage to Space Stream Water, instantly revitalizing her energy for the upcoming round.

As she re-entered the stage, her strength was fully restored.

The match commenced quickly, and Xinyan immediately observed her opponent's cautious and deliberate fighting style—a strategy she had not previously encountered.

Seizing the chance to learn, Xinyan reduced her offensive power, absorbing every move until she had committed them to memory, before gradually increasing her output.

To her surprise, her opponent displayed remarkable resilience and tenacity. Realizing he was on the verge of defeat, he finally unleashed his full power in a desperate attempt to end the match abruptly.

Sensing that he had exhausted his repertoire of techniques, Xinyan ceased holding back. After a few more exchanges, she once again sent him off the stage.

The foreign spectators were astounded, and the entire Chinese teamMARVELed at Xinyan's incredible skill, having achieved a complete victory in a two-on-one scenario.

Overjoyed, the coach rushed forward to embrace Xinyan, exclaiming, "You were magnificent, winning two matches against their three! You know, after we secured the first two victories, I believed that even if you didn't win the last one, we would still triumph overall. But you've truly given us an extraordinary surprise."

The opposing delegation, once so boastful, now wore expressions of deep embarrassment.

To the astonishment of both Xinyan and Jiang Peiqin, the three members who had been so arrogant earlier approached them. They introduced themselves and extended their hands, stating, "Chinese Martial Arts truly deserves its esteemed reputation."

With an air of gracious acceptance of their defeat, these opponents earned Xinyan's sincere respect.

Regardless of whether their change of heart was genuine, the resulting atmosphere was one of harmony and goodwill, marking a successful conclusion to the day's competitions.