C488 Moonlight Zhiwu

As Yuv Qingrong's aura transformed into a bow and the sword in his hand became an arrow, Woo Zhengyang's expression darkened slightly. The technique Yuv was using wasn't one of the primary skills like the "Ape Strike Technique" or "Dragon Countering Nine Steps," which Woo Zhengyang considered his main techniques. Yet, from the sheer force of it, it was clear that Yuv's skill was anything but simple.

The crescent moon shape was the emblem of the Moon Light Martial Mansion, indicating a connection between this technique and the Mansion's reputation. Such a skill, not being a primary one yet serving as the Mansion's symbol, had to be formidable and not to be underestimated.

"What a beautiful technique!" Rice suddenly exclaimed, leaving Woo Zhengyang speechless. In the midst of battle, she still found the time to admire the opponent's skill.

"Move!" Woo Zhengyang shouted, tossing Rice to the side. At the same time, he launched himself forward with all his might using the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps," heading straight for Yuv Qingrong.

"Let me see if you're as strong as that little girl!" Yuv Qingrong sneered, the light gathered on his sword suddenly bursting forth like a shooting star.

In the Inner Stage, akin to the Shape Gathering Stage for energy cultivators, practitioners could project their true essence outside their bodies. This stage allowed them to employ special techniques, just as Yuv was demonstrating.

Yuv Qingrong was showcasing his martial skills. After seeing the form of Yuv Qingrong's technique, Woo Zhengyang had anticipated what was coming. So when the dazzling light shot towards him, he wasn't surprised at all and unleashed his No Life Sword with full force.

Woo Zhengyang's sword strike seemed unremarkable, especially compared to Yuv Qingrong's brilliant, radiant sword.

"Dodge!" Zhan Yinuo exclaimed.

As Yuv Qingrong executed this technique, the five people who were initially fighting paused for a moment. It was clear that Yuv Qingrong, driven by frustration, was going all in. Whether this move would succeed was crucial to determining the outcome of the battle.

Zhan Yifei and Zhan Yinuo knew Woo Zhengyang to some extent and held out hope, but Woo Zhengyang's sword seemed too weak, causing them both to change their expressions.

On the other hand, the three from the Moon Light Martial Mansion felt the opposite. They saw the glimmer of victory, understanding better than anyone the power of this technique. If that light hit Woo Zhengyang, he would either be severely injured or worse.

Then, something unexpected happened. The swift light suddenly split in two, flying past Woo Zhengyang on either side and exploding several yards behind him...

"How is that possible?"

Everyone expressed their surprise in unison.

"Sword force? You actually mastered sword force? That's impossible!" Yuv Qingrong was more shocked than anyone else because he had just personally felt why his sword light split in two.

"Nothing's impossible! My brother Zhengyang is amazing!" Rice's voice rang out. At that moment, Rice stood confidently, one hand on her hip and the other holding a gun, its tip pressed against Yuv Qingrong's back, her face full of pride.

"At your age, how could you possibly have honed your martial will? How is that even possible?" Yuv Qingrong was still trapped in shock, too stunned to pay attention to what was happening behind him.

Woo Zhengyang just smiled silently, his opinion of Yuv Qingrong and the Moon Light Martial Mansion rising a notch. When he had faced Zhan Yifei and Zhan Yinuo, Woo Zhengyang had also used the power of momentum, but neither of them, nor any of the other young talents on the stage, had noticed. Yet Yuv Qingrong had realized it immediately.

This indicated that Yuv Qingrong must have encountered the power of momentum before. Given his age, he probably hadn't ventured far from the Moon Light Martial Mansion, so he must have learned about momentum from someone there. The fact that someone at the mansion had mastered momentum and possessed unique martial skills suggested that the Moon Light Martial Mansion had a deeper foundation than the Azure Sun Martial Mansion.

"No way, your momentum has already reached perfection? That must be it. Only perfected momentum could so easily break through my 'Moonlight Dance'! But... you're so young, how could you have refined your martial will to such a level?"

Knowing full well that Woo Zhengyang wouldn't answer, Yuv Qingrong kept asking questions, utterly shocked and unsure of what to do.

"Let's go!" Woo Zhengyang had no interest in engaging with him and signaled to Rice and the Zhan brothers to follow him away.

Yuv Qingrong, having brushed with death, didn't dare to stop them. Only after Woo Zhengyang and his group disappeared into the mist did Yuv Qingrong snap out of his shock and fear.

He couldn't wrap his head around it—how could someone dressed like a country boy be so incredibly powerful? Even the prodigies at the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion couldn't grasp such force at such a young age.

"Was that real just now?"

"How is it possible? Woo Zhengyang, where on earth did you come from?"

Like Yuv Qingrong, Zhan Yifei and Zhan Yinuo were equally stunned. They had never seen such power but had heard of its legendary capabilities. They knew that mastering such force was beyond ordinary people.

In their eyes, Woo Zhengyang was already extraordinary, but this was beyond anything they could imagine. At this moment, Woo Zhengyang seemed like a prodigy, and Rice was even more so.

"This thing, let's split it," Woo Zhengyang said, pulling out the item without bothering to explain.

"No need, no need, we didn't do anything. It's all yours!" Zhan Yifei quickly replied.

"Just in case we need it!" Woo Zhengyang said, opening the jade box, ready to split the Blood Sea Bloom.

"No... no... once it's divided, its potency will be lost. Better keep it with you! Let's stick together and find the Bewilderment Dragon Stream?"

Zhan Yifei and Zhan Yinuo had wanted to join Woo Zhengyang from the start, but he had declined. They understood he wanted to take Rice along, so they didn't insist. However, after witnessing the incredible combat skills of Woo Zhengyang and Rice, they couldn't bear to part ways again. They had no desire to face another situation like the last one.

Determined to search for the Bewilderment Dragon Stream together, Woo Zhengyang no longer refused. From their interactions and recent actions, he saw that the two brothers had good character. The only downside was that Rice's sustained combat ability couldn't be too conspicuous. When giving her the Qi Blood Crystal, it had to be done discreetly.

The upside was that Woo Zhengyang found himself with more free time. With the two brothers and Rice around, even encounters with demonic beasts were swiftly handled.

Distracted, Woo Zhengyang began to plan his next move...