C477 Fiveyearold Peak of Martial Master!(1)
At just five years old, a Peak Martial Master was born under Woo Zhengyang's watchful eye. This should have been an earth-shattering event, but knowing that little Rice reached this peak through sheer appetite left Woo Zhengyang feeling a bit incredulous.
One day, under the guise of hunting mythical beasts, the two had a secret showdown. Afterward, Woo Zhengyang had to admit that Rice was an extraordinary little creature, a tiny food-loving marvel. In that battle, both fought barehanded, and while Woo Zhengyang had a slight edge, he also felt utterly defeated in a crucial area: the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps."
After discovering the unique aspects of the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps," Woo Zhengyang shared its essence with Liu Dahu and Rice, encouraging them to practice diligently. Liu Dahu worked hard, but the core of the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" lay in its adaptability, making it incredibly challenging to master. Despite his efforts, Liu Dahu had only scratched the surface.
Even with Woo Zhengyang's previous experience, he had only just begun to regain his former proficiency in the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps." As for Rice, Woo Zhengyang hadn't seen her practice much and didn't pay it too much mind, considering her young age.
It wasn't until they faced off that Woo Zhengyang realized Rice had also reached the minor success stage of the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps." What frustrated Woo Zhengyang was that, although both were at the same stage, Rice's execution was fluid and unpredictable, far superior to his own.
This gap was partly due to Woo Zhengyang's previous rigid methods, which limited his progress. In contrast, Rice started on the right path, free from distractions, making the journey much simpler. Even so, reaching the minor success stage in such a short time was astonishing, sparking Woo Zhengyang's curiosity about Rice's background.
Besides Liu Dahu and Woo Zhengyang, no one else knew about Rice's abilities. Compared to Woo Zhengyang's more conspicuous style, Rice's talents were extraordinary, and Woo Zhengyang preferred to keep them under wraps.
During their time at the Azure Sun Martial Mansion, Rice's growth and benefits were undoubtedly the greatest. Of course, to others, Woo Zhengyang seemed to gain the most, with ample time in the gravity room and consistent victories in arena tasks, leading to increasingly higher rewards. Liu Dahu, aware of Rice's capabilities, believed Woo Zhengyang could only rank second.
Woo Zhengyang knew better than anyone that he couldn't even rank second, third, or even fifth. The top spot was held by Rice, while the second to fifth positions belonged to Bing'er and the other three women.
After entering the Azure Sun Martial Mansion, Woo Zhengyang shared everything he had seen with Bing'er and the others. The women weren't unfamiliar with the concept of the light curtain world, as the Ice Crystal Fire Palace had similar treasures.
In terms of practicality, this light curtain world couldn't compare to the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. Although the light curtain world was vast, it only had two forms: small and large. When small, it could be carried around, but it couldn't hold anything inside. When large, it could contain items but couldn't be moved. Once collapsed, the internal space became chaotic, making it impossible for living things to survive, and even inanimate objects might be crushed into powder by the spatial forces.
Within the Azure Sun Martial Mansion's light curtain world, a self-contained realm had formed over the years, complete with birds, beasts, humans, and buildings. If moved, many things would be lost to oblivion, unlike the Ice Crystal Fire Hall, which could shrink to an imperceptible size while maintaining a stable internal space.
As for the peculiar buildings within the light curtain world, the four women were equally clueless. In their understanding, the world was vast beyond measure, and whether it was a sect, a city, or even a village, there was no need to stack buildings nearly a hundred stories high.
The gravity room was something they hadn't heard of by name, but they knew of similar treasures that were extremely beneficial for body tempering practitioners. When Woo Zhengyang mentioned the gravity room, he naturally thought it would be incredibly useful for Bing'er and the other three women. So, he had already placed the Ice Crystal Fire Hall in the gravity room for the time being.
The Ice Crystal Fire Hall, when at its smallest, was only the size of a speck of dust and was tucked away in a corner, making it virtually undetectable. Most of the time, the gravity room was empty, especially during the day. During these times, the four women could emerge from the Ice Crystal Fire Hall to undergo the refining process in the gravity room.
