C469 Dragon Defying True Meaning(2)

Finding no effective way to counter was one thing, but the mental impact was another. Woo Zhengyang was surprised that when Zhan Yifei used the Ape Strike Technique, he combined it with a mental influence, and Zhengyang only realized it now!

The good news was that Woo Zhengyang's control over his mind far exceeded that of his peers. If he could integrate it into the Dragon Countering Nine Steps, its power would reach a new level.

Woo Zhengyang initially thought that the tasks at the Azure Sun Martial Mansion, especially the arena battles, were the least significant. Yet, surprise after surprise made him realize that these arena challenges were actually the best rewards. If handled properly, they were even more beneficial than the gravity room.

The fight continued, but Woo Zhengyang was no longer influenced by Zhan Yifei. Without the mental interference, Zhan Yifei's punches and kicks, though powerful, were not difficult to dodge. Woo Zhengyang could simply use the Floating Light Step.

With a slight smile, Woo Zhengyang chose not to rely on the more familiar Floating Light Step. Instead, he continued to use the Dragon Countering Nine Steps! Having discovered the true essence of the Dragon Countering Nine Steps, he was determined to refine it thoroughly.

Zhan Yifei could display various attack methods with the Ape Strike Technique, so Woo Zhengyang planned to fight fire with fire, using only the Dragon Countering Nine Steps to win this battle!

As he stepped into the Dragon Countering Nine Steps again, Woo Zhengyang merely shifted his position slightly, causing all of Zhan Yifei's frenzied punches to miss their mark.

"How is that possible!"

This time, Zhan Yifei was genuinely shocked. The move he had just used, the "Ape Strike Technique," seemed reckless at first glance. However, its greatest threat lay in its ability to affect the opponent's mind. When used alone, this mental influence was easy to detect, but when combined with the "Ape Strike Technique," it was nearly imperceptible. No one had ever seen through it on their first encounter with him, not even those at the Inner Stage.

Yet Woo Zhengyang had seen through it, and by the second move, no less. He effortlessly neutralized the mental influence.

Zhan Yifei was puzzled, but Woo Zhengyang had no intention of explaining. Zhan Yifei didn't wait for an answer either. His fists shifted slightly in momentum, becoming even more frenzied as he launched a barrage of punches at Woo Zhengyang's head.

The flurry of punches came flying in, seemingly blotting out the world in front of Woo Zhengyang. Once again, the attack carried a mental influence, seamlessly integrated. Unfortunately for Zhan Yifei, his opponent was Woo Zhengyang. Once aware of the tactic, Woo Zhengyang's Soul Energy ensured he wouldn't fall for it again.

With a raised eyebrow, Woo Zhengyang took his second step. His feet suddenly shifted, and he spun like a top, an unpredictable top at that. As his body swayed, gusts of wind from Zhan Yifei's punches brushed past him, but not a single one landed.

Woo Zhengyang's spin hadn't stopped as he took his third step forward. This step wasn't so much a step as it was a sweeping motion. Still spinning, Woo Zhengyang deftly dodged Zhan Yifei's wild punches while extending a leg to sweep at Zhan Yifei's lower body.

The "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" is a versatile martial art technique. Its secret lies in the method of execution; as long as you can leverage your opponent's force, you can employ any technique. The only fixed aspect is the energy flow, while everything else adapts to the situation.

When faced with the same attack, there are countless ways to respond. Even at the same level of mastery, the power one can unleash with the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" varies greatly from person to person. Woo Zhengyang had just grasped this concept, but for someone accustomed to close combat, it wasn't difficult.

Before understanding the true essence of the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps," Woo Zhengyang had tried combining it with other martial arts. Inspired by Zhan Yifei, he quickly got the hang of it. However, Zhan Yifei was more advanced in this area. Woo Zhengyang still couldn't integrate his mental focus with the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps," and there were many other areas where he fell short. He relied on the momentum he gained to hold his own against Zhan Yifei.

Woo Zhengyang's sweeping move was swift, but Zhan Yifei's reaction was even quicker. In an instant, the fierce aura around him shifted. Without any visible movement from his feet, he lightly leapt into the air, evading Woo Zhengyang's leg.

Zhan Yifei flipped through the air, trying to put some distance between himself and Woo Zhengyang. However, Woo Zhengyang's "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" was uninterrupted, so things didn't go as Yifei hoped. As Yifei tumbled mid-air with no support, his momentum weakened. Meanwhile, Woo Zhengyang's steps gained strength with each move.

Step four!

Step five!

Step six!

When Woo Zhengyang took the sixth step, he suddenly leaped into the air, closing in on Zhan Yifei. On the seventh step, Woo Zhengyang unleashed a powerful kick. The sound of it cutting through the air reached Yifei, but it was too late for him to react. Woo Zhengyang's kick landed squarely on Yifei's backside.

Already close to landing, Yifei was sent tumbling again. This time, he had no control over his movement and flew several yards beyond the ring before finally coming to a stop!