C532 Shock!(2)
"Since everything is uncertain, why is Master Yuan so eager for revenge?"
The heads of the two Martial Mansions were engaged in a heated exchange, their words sharp and unyielding. Yet, it was clear to everyone that neither was truly committed to the argument; it was merely a preliminary test of each other's resolve. If Woo Zhengyang truly emerged, that would be the moment when the real clash of titans would begin. In fact, by then, it might not just be a battle between two formidable forces...
The probing between the Azure Sun Martial Mansion and the Moon Light Martial Mansion was still ongoing when another figure was thrown out from the Misty Mountain Range. It was a young woman, her attire clearly identifying her as part of the Moon Light Martial Mansion.
"Sister Sun..." The young man who had been thrown out earlier was the first to recognize the figure.
"Siyu!"
A middle-aged woman from the Moon Light Martial Mansion also recognized Sun Siyu. Her flying sword swiftly carried her to catch Sun Siyu in her arms.
"Sun Siyu? The girl who was mentioned earlier, the one who also fought Woo Zhengyang?"
"That's her. This young woman is quite renowned within the Moon Light Martial Mansion. At such a young age, she's already in the later stages of the Inner Stage. I didn't expect her to be thrown out too... Could it be that Woo Zhengyang defeated her as well?"
"No way, Woo Zhengyang just entered the Inner Stage, right? Even with his remarkable sword skills, he shouldn't be able to defeat Sun Siyu, who's two levels above him!"
"Exactly, and don't forget, Sun Siyu practices the Moon Light Martial Mansion's ultimate technique, the 'Dance of the Moonlit Beauty.' Even without soul attacks, the power of the Moonlight Poison is something most people can't overcome!"
"Alright, let's hear what this girl has to say."
At that moment, Sun Siyu was brought before the head of the Moon Light Martial Mansion. Everyone stopped their discussions and listened intently.
"Siyu, what happened?" The head of the Moon Light Martial Mansion, who had remained composed during the heated exchange with Fong Yeqiu, suddenly looked very displeased upon seeing Sun Siyu.
"Siyu was outmatched and forced off the platform..." Sun Siyu bowed her head, her voice filled with frustration.
"Defeated by that country boy, Woo Zhengyang?"
"Yes, but I believe Woo Zhengyang isn't just some country boy."
"Not a country boy? Didn't he come from a village under the Azure Sun Martial Mansion?" The woman who had been comforting Siyu earlier asked, puzzled.
"That's what Fong Zhiyuan and the others say, but I don't think a boy from a rural village could master a sword skill that includes soul attack techniques."
"Little girl, you might be mistaken. The world is vast, and the paths of ancient cultivators are scattered everywhere. It's possible that Woo Zhengyang's village, bordering the Myriad Desolate Mountain, offered him some unexpected opportunity."
Fong Zhiyuan, the head of the Azure Sun Martial Mansion, had long considered Woo Zhengyang one of his own. He had argued with the head of the Moon Light Martial Mansion about this for quite some time. Now, hearing Sun Siyu question Woo Zhengyang's origins, he instinctively spoke up in defense.
"Master Feng, aren't you being a bit too petty, interrupting even my disciples?" the head of the Moon Light Martial Mansion remarked with displeasure.
Fong Zhiyuan's face flushed with embarrassment, and he fell silent. The head of the Moon Light Martial Mansion gestured for Sun Siyu to continue.
The sudden interaction with a mansion head startled Sun Siyu. Listening to Fong Zhiyuan's words, Sun Siyu began to sense something unusual. It seemed that Woo Zhengyang's situation had become known, sparking some disputes.
Seeing the signal from his mansion head, Sun Siyu gathered his thoughts and continued, "Since it's likely that the sword skill was acquired by chance, it's reasonable to assume that the combat technique he used was also a chance acquisition."
"Combat technique?" the head of the Moon Light Martial Mansion questioned, puzzled. Everyone had been focused on Woo Zhengyang's sword skill and hadn't heard anything about a combat technique.
"That's right. Woo Zhengyang possesses a top-tier combat technique, far superior to the Ape Strike Technique, Elephant Strength Technique, or even the Rage of the Wild Bull from the Azure Sun Martial Mansion."
"That's impossible!" Feng Yeqiu, who had just been embarrassed, couldn't help but speak up again.
The Rage of the Wild Bull holds the same esteemed position in the Azure Sun Martial Mansion as the Dance of the Moonlit Beauty does in the Moon Light Martial Mansion.
Although in terms of combat power, the Azure Sun Martial Mansion's "Raging Bull's Fury" seems a bit inferior to the "Dance of the Moonlit Beauty," everyone at the Azure Sun Martial Mansion firmly believes that any shortcomings are their own, not the technique's fault. Both "Raging Bull's Fury" and "Dance of the Moonlit Beauty" are considered to be of the same level.
The unwavering belief of the Azure Sun Martial Mansion stems from their desire not to be outdone and is supported by evaluations from the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion. According to their assessments, if "Raging Bull's Fury" is cultivated to its peak, it is indeed on par with "Dance of the Moonlit Beauty" and may even be more comprehensive. After all, "Dance of the Moonlit Beauty" is purely an offensive martial skill, while "Raging Bull's Fury" is a combat body technique.
Combat body techniques focus on enhancing one's physical prowess, making them a perfect match for body tempering practitioners. Achieving mastery in such techniques significantly boosts all aspects of a body tempering practitioner's abilities.
Now, this girl claims that Woo Zhengyang possesses an even more powerful combat body technique than "Raging Bull's Fury." How could Fong Ye Qiu not be anxious?