C519 I will Bully You!(2)

The energy within Woo Zhengyang surged, as if it were igniting, coursing wildly through his body and channeling into his palms. A dragon-shaped mark, formed by pure energy, appeared on his right arm, its mouth seamlessly merging with the base of his thumb.

"Roar..."

The earlier dragon's cry had been faint, almost elusive, but now it was a full-throated roar, echoing through the valley with the sound of rolling thunder and clashing steel. With this roar, the dragon-shaped mark spiraled off Woo Zhengyang's arm, colliding with Hee Tianye's blood-red saber.

"Clang!"

One was tangible, the other pure energy, yet the clash rang out like the meeting of metal. In the next moment, Hee Tianye's saber dulled, its speed dropping sharply, clearly drained of its power.

"What kind of martial art is this?" Hee Tianye couldn't help but shout.

Woo Zhengyang had no intention of answering. With a swift step, he leaped gracefully into the air. Another dragon-shaped mark appeared on his legs.

The "Dragon Countering Nine Steps" had finally reached the Great Completion Stage!

With the appearance of the dragon mark, Woo Zhengyang's speed increased significantly, swiftly closing the distance toward Hee Tianye.

Hee Tianye was still reeling from shock when he saw Woo Zhengyang advancing relentlessly, forcing him to take a few steps back.

"Today, you're as good as dead!" Woo Zhengyang declared, picking up speed.

"Is that so? Let's see who's really going down! Tiger's Claw!" Tianye shouted, his energy surging around him as if he had transformed into a fierce beast. The crimson blade in his hand resembled the claws of a tiger, slashing toward Woo Zhengyang with a force that seemed to tear the very sky apart.

Tianye's martial technique was distinct from the Ape Strike Technique of the Zhan family and Woo Zhengyang's Dragon Countering Nine Steps. The Ape Strike Technique and Dragon Countering Nine Steps allowed practitioners to embody ancient mythical beasts, achieving an ideal balance of speed and power.

In contrast, Tianye's martial technique focused on truly mimicking the skills and methods of wild beasts, discarding everything else. While the former techniques were nimble and agile, Tianye's approach packed a more powerful punch. However, the former could be utilized by energy cultivators using their inner energy, whereas Tianye's technique required a Body Tempering cultivator with immense physical strength and vitality.

In this regard, Tianye's martial technique was truly tailored for Body Tempering cultivators. Ordinary practitioners would never dare to face Tianye head-on, as each of his attacks was a full-force strike of a beast, and the crimson blade in his hand was clearly no ordinary weapon.

However, his opponent was Woo Zhengyang, and Woo Zhengyang was furious!

"Boom..."

Woo Zhengyang's palm clashed with Hee Tianye's blood-red longsword. The impact was thunderous, shaking the earth. Woo Zhengyang staggered back several steps before regaining his balance. Thanks to the protection of his Profound Heavy Gathering Silk Gloves, he remained unscathed.

Hee Tianye didn't fare well either. The beast he had transformed into was grabbed by the tusks and flung aside by Woo Zhengyang. The energy forming the beast's aura dissipated, and Hee Tianye returned to his original form. He glanced at his blood-red longsword, then at Woo Zhengyang's unscathed hand, and exclaimed in disbelief, "Impossible! You've only just entered the Inner Stage. How can your strength be this formidable?"

"Nothing's impossible!"

Woo Zhengyang sneered, advancing on Hee Tianye with the Dragon Countering Nine Steps technique. Hee Tianye's eyes flickered with fear. He realized that Woo Zhengyang's momentum was growing stronger while his own was waning.

In close combat, momentum is crucial, especially for those who practice beast martial techniques. Right now, they were evenly matched, but if the fight continued, Woo Zhengyang's momentum would reach an overwhelming level. At that point, even if Hee Tianye's cultivation was higher, he wouldn't be able to fully utilize his strength and would inevitably face defeat.

Woo Zhengyang noticed something intriguing. Ever since his anger triggered the "Dragon Countering Nine Steps," his entire demeanor had been steadily rising, as if he had truly transformed into a dragon soaring above the heavens. This newfound power urged him to keep pushing forward, eager to uncover any hidden secrets within the technique.

Hee Tianye, however, had a different perspective. After several exchanges, he realized he was no match for Woo Zhengyang. Though it stung his pride, he had to admit it. Yet, conceding defeat, especially in front of Fong Jiaojiao, was a hard pill to swallow.

As Tianye struggled to devise a strategy, Woo Zhengyang advanced once more.

"Don't push me too far!" Tianye shouted angrily.

"Push you too far?" Zhengyang chuckled lightly.

Tianye's face flushed with embarrassment. Earlier, when he was unaware of Zhengyang's true strength, he had mocked and belittled him. Now, he had let slip a comment about being pushed too far...

"Well, then I'll push you!" Zhengyang declared, throwing a powerful punch.