C473 While Eating(1)

Finally, Woo Zhengyang finished organizing his martial arts techniques.

Main Technique: "Dragon Countering Nine Steps"

Secondary Techniques: "Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist," "Silky Hair Soft Finger," "Ink Night Sword Washing Arts."

Without realizing it, Woo Zhengyang started practicing the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" in the gravity room. This main technique was already challenging to master, requiring a gradual buildup of strength. If interrupted, all momentum would be lost. Integrating the secondary techniques demanded even more effort from Woo Zhengyang.

While practicing the Dragon Countering Nine Steps, Woo Zhengyang felt like he was forgetting something, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't recall it. Eventually, he had to let it go.

A day passed, and Liu Dahu and the others finally emerged. Woo Zhengyang noticed they all had varying degrees of injuries, yet their faces were free from the previous tension, replaced instead by excitement. After asking around, Woo Zhengyang's face darkened. His casual remark to Liu Dahu had been just a passing thought, but it unexpectedly escalated the situation. Zhan Yifei, who had been entangled in the mess all day, must surely resent him now.

For the next four days, no disciples from the Azure Sun Martial Mansion came to guide them. Everyone could freely choose their tasks. To get a pass for the gravity room, people scattered during the day and returned at night to train in the gravity room.

This made things much easier for Woo Zhengyang and his two companions, as no one paid special attention to where they went or whether they were on a mission. To be on the safe side, the three of them took on tasks during the day. Once they confirmed there was no danger, Woo Zhengyang had Liu Dahu take Rice to gather some Qi Blood Crystals, which were more beneficial to her than the effects of a gravity room.

Meanwhile, Woo Zhengyang focused on tasks involving breaking restrictions. These tasks were both the simplest and the least rewarding. Yu Xiaoshui had once tried these tasks with Woo Zhengyang for half a day before deciding to go hunt Demonic Beasts instead. Given Woo Zhengyang's expertise in formations, he quickly learned how to dismantle restrictions. However, he was careful not to show off too much, knowing that he had already drawn enough attention. Excelling in every area might backfire.

Besides, Woo Zhengyang didn't need the tokens awarded for breaking restrictions; the rewards held no appeal for him. Most of the time, he quietly recorded the restrictions in his Array Origin Bead and worked on solving them on his own.

Four days flew by, and it was time for the mandatory arena task again. The arena was the same, and so were the young participants. The only difference was Zhan Yifei's intense glare, fixed on Woo Zhengyang from the moment he entered, but nothing else had changed.

Woo Zhengyang felt a slight stir in his heart.

He wasn't particularly concerned about Zhan Yifei's gaze. What caught his attention was how everything seemed normal, which was anything but normal! After his performance that day, it was strange that the Azure Sun Martial Mansion hadn't made any moves.

"Are they watching from the shadows?" he wondered to himself.

While Woo Zhengyang was lost in thought, Zhan Yifei, unable to contain his impatience, glared at him and said, "Come on up! I've been waiting for you for days!"

Woo Zhengyang smiled slightly, handed Rice over to Liu Dahu, and stepped onto the platform. "So, what are we competing in this time?"

"Let's start with hand-to-hand combat!" Zhan Yifei replied, charging forward. As the previous loser, he had no qualms about making the first move.

Zhan Yifei was using the Ape Strike Technique again. But today, he was clearly giving it his all, moving almost on all fours, sprinting like the wind.

Woo Zhengyang shifted his stance, employing the Dragon Countering Nine Steps. He moved like a swimming dragon, leading with his head, his steps following in perfect rhythm, his body swaying effortlessly yet effectively.

In recent days, Woo Zhengyang had devoted nearly all his free time to mastering the Dragon Countering Nine Steps, finally grasping its essence.

Both the Ape Strike Technique and the Dragon Countering Nine Steps are about returning to simplicity. Only creatures that roam freely in nature truly understand its mysteries, while humans have been confined for too long.

Yet, while apes roam the earth, dragons soar the skies. The former is common, while the latter is almost mythical. Mastering the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" is significantly more challenging, requiring one to find their own way.

Ultimately, Woo Zhengyang grasped only one key aspect: grace. A dragon soars through the heavens, unrestrained. To truly emulate the legendary dragon, one must also achieve a state of complete freedom.

How can a dragon have steps in the sky? Yet, the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" does have steps, and that’s the crux of it. Woo Zhengyang eventually realized that these steps aren't human steps but the technique's attack method.

When performing the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps," the feet on the ground serve as the pivot, the source of all power, and the origin of the attack's burst. The key is to channel all your strength into your feet—that’s the true essence of the steps in the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps."

With the first step, Woo Zhengyang was calm and composed, showing no signs of facing a formidable foe.