C451 Too Crazy!(1)
"Woo... I finally understand why you're so strong... Losing to you in the Thousand-village Martial Competition, I have no regrets!"
The speaker wasn't Yu Xiaoshui, but Liu Xiangdong, the young man who ranked second in the competition. Liu had entered the competition with high hopes of claiming first place. However, at the last moment, the village elders instructed him to withdraw from the challenge.
Though Liu Xiangdong obeyed the elders' orders, deep down, he wasn't entirely convinced that Woo Zhengyang deserved the top spot. He believed that if it came down to a life-or-death battle, the outcome would be a toss-up.
It wasn't until now that Liu Xiangdong realized the elders' wisdom. In the time it takes for incense to burn, Woo Zhengyang could practice his martial arts, relying not on talent but on extraordinary perseverance. If Liu had challenged Woo back then, the victory might have been uncertain, but Woo's determination would eventually surpass Liu.
Moreover, even if Liu had defeated Woo, he would only become a nominal disciple, while Woo's perseverance gave him a real chance of becoming a true disciple of the Azure Sun Martial Mansion. Besides, the Azure Sun Martial Mansion wasn't a den of demons, nor was it a sacred place. The elders had experienced such hardships themselves and didn't want Liu to make an enemy of Woo during the competition.
With Woo Zhengyang's immense determination, even if he doesn't become a true disciple of the Azure Sun Martial Mansion, the gravity room will undoubtedly help him grow stronger quickly. If he seeks revenge, Liu Xiangdong might find it hard to defend himself, and it could even affect others in their village.
Liu Xiangdong wasn't the only one impressed by Woo Zhengyang's determination; others had already been awed by him, but it took Liu Xiangdong until now to truly acknowledge it. Talent is important, but those with great determination might achieve even more. In a way, isn't immense determination a kind of talent itself?
Inspired by Woo Zhengyang, many in the gravity room felt a surge of fighting spirit. Liu Xiangdong, Yu Xiaoshui, and others at the Peak of the Skin Stage began to endure the pain and quicken their pace to avoid being surpassed by Woo Zhengyang. Those in the later stages of the Skin Stage started making moves, while those sitting could only try to stand up. After all, no matter how strong the will, progress must be made step by step.
Additionally, some were transported out as their time was up, since most young people only had an hour to use. As the remaining youths were pushing their limits, Woo Zhengyang made a new move that halted everyone's plans for self-improvement.
Woo Zhengyang began to train.
Yes, he had just started moving his limbs, and now he was attempting to practice his martial techniques. The fluctuation of Heaven and Earth Vital Energy caused by his practice was felt by everyone in the gravity room.
"This is just... too crazy..." a teenager said with a wry smile.
Indeed, it was madness! At some point, Woo Zhengyang's wild determination had become ingrained in him, especially during times of intense struggle. His relentless drive was unstoppable.
When Woo Zhengyang first tried to move his limbs, he realized that the pressure in the gravity room was most challenging at the start. It was like a series of shackles, with the first being the hardest to break. But once he broke through the initial barrier, the rest became somewhat easier.
After dozens of attempts to lift his arm, Woo Zhengyang managed to find his balance with just a few tries. Once he began practicing, he noticed his speed gradually increasing. Although he was still a bit away from mastering the Skin Origin Hiding Technique, the surrounding pressure made that gap feel much smaller. Woo Zhengyang was confident that if he could just move a bit faster, he could start practicing the technique.
So, without hesitation, Woo Zhengyang pushed himself to his limits once more. The standards for mastering the Skin Origin Hiding Technique in the gravity room were surprisingly low. Each time he tried to lift his arm, sweat drenched his body, but the immense pressure prevented it from flowing freely. This made it difficult for the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy to enter his body.
Woo Zhengyang just needed to move a bit faster, reducing the pressure around him, to break through the barrier on the other side of his skin. The training in the gravity room was more intense than he had imagined. He focused solely on increasing his speed, repeatedly trying, forgetting everything else. When he finally met the standards of the Skin Origin Hiding Technique, he realized that what flowed from his body was not just sweat, but blood as well. The blood and sweat clung to him under immense pressure, turning him into a true "blood man," with even his eyes stung and forced shut by the mix. Yet, Zhengyang was undeterred. He believed that challenges were temporary and that once he overcame this hurdle, things would improve.
