novelraw Chapter 302 - 100: Sudden Change
Chapter 302 - 100: Sudden Change
The moonlight tonight is dim, yet the stars are exceptionally bright.
The starlight spills down, adding a touch of softness to the cold night, unaware that within this softness hides an intense killing intent.
Fang Zheng transformed into a shadow, swiftly charging forward, seamlessly merging Shaolin Temple’s Lotus Steps and Wudang Sect’s Land Rushing Technique as he ran.
As he soared into the air,
one could vaguely see the body techniques of Swaying Willow in the Wind and Cloud Ladder Jump.
The various Dharmas inherited from modern society converged in him, complemented by True Qi, already showing a hint of transcendence.
Just like the magic depicted in TV dramas, he moved effortlessly between high places, far from ordinary Martial Arts.
Heart Intent Fist,
had also reached Perfection.
"Swish!"
Gliding past several big trees, Fang Zheng’s figure twisted mid-air, employing the Thousand-Pound Fall technique, descending directly to the ground below.
Near landing, his body technique suddenly changed, as if a gentle breeze brushed by, landing silently.
"What an excellent body technique!"
A voice of admiration arose, Linghu An, his waist adorned with a long sword, stepped from behind a tree, clapping lightly and exclaimed:
"As expected of the renowned Thunderbolt Hand, as forceful as thunder, yet as light as a feather, such lightweight body technique, I truly am in awe."
"Linghu An?"
Fang Zheng, wearing a human skin mask, heard the words, his facial muscles twitched, the scar wriggled accordingly, though clearly smiling, it appeared menacing:
"I have heard of your great name, but my body technique is not worth showing off."
"Brother Wen, you are too modest." Linghu An shook his head:
"To move effortlessly, controlling speed at will, such body technique is extraordinary!?"
He did not deliberately praise but was genuinely sincere.
Since ancient times, the founder of a particular Cultivation Technique is often the one who has mastered it to the highest level for a reason.
The creator of the technique inherently designs it to fit their physique, manipulating force with ease in every movement.
For someone else, such results would be unattainable.
Heart Intent Fist was created by Fang Zheng himself, naturally allowing him to maneuver at will, just this trait alone far surpasses his peers, giving him a considerable advantage.
Moreover, although Heart Intent Fist is named a fist, it encompasses everything, including fists, palms, body techniques, and weapons, giving him numerous options in combat.
"Brother Wen."
Linghu An cupped his hands:
"I’ve long heard of your great name, but unfortunately, never had the opportunity to meet. Now that we have, I wonder if I might ask for some pointers, to witness firsthand the power of Thunderbolt Hand?"
"Hehe..." Fang Zheng chuckled:
"Why beat around the bush? Aren’t you just worried that I might be too weak, and instead of being a help, I’d be a burden, so you want to test me a bit."
"Come then!"
"Haha..." Linghu An laughed heartily:
"Brother Wen, you are straightforward!"
"In that case..."
"Please!"
Before the words finished, a trace of cold light appeared abruptly in the arena, fierce Sword Qi emerged, the Sword Intent swept like a mountain flood, engulfing in an instant.
Black Water Sword Technique!
Good!
The opponent’s Sword Intent remained concealed until it exploded like the breach of the Yellow River, unstoppable.
Not having seen Linghu An in a fight for two years, the strength has grown significantly, probably just a step away from achieving the Leakless Body.
Fang Zheng’s eyes flickered, but he did not hesitate in action.
His fingers slightly contracted, palms shaped like sieves, booming thunderous sounds surged from his palms, and his arms turned iron-hard in an instant.
"Boom!"
"Boom..."
Muscles fluttered, bones crackled, Fang Zheng’s palms ferociously clashed with the incoming long sword.
Instantly.
The ground around the two shook slightly, dust fluttering, fallen leaves rising, and the two silhouettes crossed paths several times in an instant.
Linghu An’s sword flickered like flowing water, penetrating seamlessly; Fang Zheng’s palm technique was fierce, open and close, occasionally bursting several powerful punches.
Fists like thunder, sword like flowing water.
"Boom!"
Powerful Qi scattered, both retreated simultaneously.
"What a Thunderbolt Hand, what a Wen Tailai!" Linghu An flicked his wrist to sheath the treasure sword, a gleam of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he praised:
"Brother Wen’s Body Tempering Technique is extraordinary, it seems rumors might not be true, Brother Wen is not a Minor Circulation Martial Artist, you should have achieved the Great Cycle Realm, yes?"
"Just out of luck." Fang Zheng cupped his hands, tone carrying vigilance:
"Can’t compare to Patriarch Linghu."
The opponent just now did not exert full strength, merely testing, yet almost forced him to use all Five Thunders Hand, truly deserving the title of a rare martial genius from Gu’an County over the century.
However...
It also confirmed the prowess of Elemental Thunder Skill, being able to withstand a Great Cycle Perfection Martial Artist at the Realm of Four Thunders, progressing to Five Thunders Sect would hardly be inferior.
"Having Brother Wen’s assistance, this journey adds another point of certainty for success."
Linghu An smiled contentedly:
"Let’s proceed to meet with some friends in Santai County, you and I both from Gu’an County, hope we can support each other then."
"Of course." Fang Zheng nodded:
"But let me be blunt, apart from the silver due to me, I must copy the Wang Family’s Cultivation Technique before taking it."
"Cultivation Technique..." Linghu An assessed Fang Zheng, and said:
"Naturally."
A technique that can be cultivated to a Flawless Martial Artist is indeed a family inheritance of immense value, far beyond mere silver taels could estimate.
After the two had negotiated, three more people emerged not far away.
Among them, two were elders of the Ling Family, the other dressed as a Daoist, looked somewhat familiar, clearly Linghu Qiuchan’s senior disciple.
Seems to be called Ye Nanqiu?
This person had outstanding looks, young yet a high-tier warlock, remarkable potential, but for unknown reasons, did not earn Linghu An’s favor.
"Patriarch."
One person led a horse over, bowing and said:
"Time to go."
"Hmm."
Linghu An nodded, signaling someone to bring over a prepared horse for Fang Zheng:
"Brother Wen, please!"
"Please!"
...
Minister of Water’s Wang Family was adjacent to Santai County.
The Wang Family’s tyranny brought doom to the people of Santai County, even the wealthy and merchants couldn’t escape their oppression.