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A flicker of barely visible killing intent flashed in Wang Long's eyes as he calmly said, "You can ask, but I may not answer."
Liu Chengyan chuckled and returned to sit at the table, asking, "What exactly happened after the Dragon Gate Ceremony that day?"
Wang Long shook his head and replied, "No comment."
Liu Chengyan was not discouraged and asked again, "Then why did you suddenly disappear and then return, with such a significant increase in your cultivation? Is it really related to the Dragon Soul within you?"
Wang Long's heart stirred, but his expression remained unchanged as he said, "No comment."
"Then... what does it feel like to be sealed within the Dragon Soul?"
"Sorry, still can't comment."
Liu Chengyan sighed lightly, seemingly quite dissatisfied.
Wang Long smiled and countered, "Brother Liu, do you know anything about that mysterious woman?"
Liu Chengyan's eyes lit up as he grinned, "Are you interested in her too, Brother Wang? However, I really don't know where she came from. She only arrived a few days ago and is naturally cold, not communicating with others. But... speaking of cultivation, she is indeed very high—very high..."
Wang Long's heart stirred again as he feigned curiosity and asked, "Oh? How high?"
Liu Chengyan smiled mysteriously and said, "At least she has broken through the Fourth Dragon Vein!"
"What?" Wang Long's exclamation was genuine. That girl had an icy demeanor, yet she couldn't be much older—perhaps even younger than the three of them—and she had already reached the cultivation level of the Fourth Dragon Vein?!
"Surprised? This is just our conservative estimate; it’s even possible that she has already reached the peak of the Fourth Dragon Vein or even broken through to the Fifth Dragon Vein!"
Hearing this, Wang Long instead smiled and waved his hand dismissively. "That's too exaggerated; it's absolutely impossible."
Liu Chengyan became a bit anxious and hurriedly said, "How can it be impossible?! When she first arrived that day, I had a small misunderstanding with her and we even exchanged blows. I used seven parts of my strength in one palm strike, but she casually deflected it all back at me. If Zhang Tailai hadn't intervened personally, I would have probably died on the spot!"
This was a rather humiliating memory for him, but at that moment, due to Wang Long's questioning, he blurted it out. As soon as he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong, and his face instantly turned bright red.
Wang Long, however, did not notice this. He frowned and said, "With just a casual wave, one could intercept or even completely block your strike. They could take your life with just a gesture. This... even someone who has broken through the Four Dragon Veins might not be able to do it. Could it be that she..."
Liu Chengyan saw that Wang Long was unaware of his embarrassment and felt somewhat relieved. He nodded and said, "Yes, this woman is not only frighteningly skilled but also unpredictable in temperament. I merely wanted to greet her, and she actually tried to kill me! It's truly..."
Wang Long vaguely guessed what had happened that day and smiled slightly, saying, "Indeed... Is Elder Zhang Tailai the only one instructing at Dragon Martial Arts?!"
Liu Chengyan smiled proudly and replied, "That's where you're mistaken. Each time there are three elders leading three teams. For example, Elder Zhang Tailai has taught hundreds of students; however, he personally instructs only four of us. The others are taught by other lower-ranking elders from Dragon Martial Arts or former students."
Wang Long nodded and said, "I see. Thank you for the clarification, Liu brother."
Liu Chengyan smiled with satisfaction and said, "No problem at all. It's getting late; I will take my leave now. Wang brother, you should rest early too."
Wang Long smiled and said, "Please take care."
Liu Chengyan pushed open the door and walked out. The night breeze carried a slight chill; he shivered slightly and shook himself awake, wondering, "I clearly tried to pry information from him, yet I didn't get anything out of him and ended up being questioned instead?!"
"Really... I just can't keep my mouth shut; it's quite pathetic..." His self-reproachful voice gradually faded away.
"The cultivation of the Fourth or even Fifth Dragon Veins... Truly a gathering of experts; hidden dragons and crouching tigers everywhere. I cannot afford to be complacent!" Wang Long sighed lightly as he took out the Family Tradition's Dragon Dance Technique along with the Thunderclap Sky Splitter boxing manual he received from Zhang Tailai. He laid them both out to study their boxing styles.
The Thunderclap Sky Splitter was a Dragon Technique created by Zhang Tailai; the version taught to Wang Long was the third stage transformation, which suited his training best. As for his Family Tradition's Dragon Dance Technique, its grade was unknown, but as a treasure passed down from the Wang family lineage, it should not be too low—certainly better than the unranked Dragon Fist.
Wang Long had practiced martial arts less but had a wealth of theoretical knowledge. Before long, he had browsed through both manuals and gained a general understanding.
"Well, this Family Tradition's Dragon Dance Technique focuses on footwork—light and ethereal—the essence lies in those eight words: 'As graceful as a startled swan, as agile as a You Long.' Meanwhile, this Thunderclap Sky Splitter is thoroughly domineering martial arts that emphasizes ferocity and ruthlessness! To create such martial arts, this Zhang Tailai truly deserves to be called a genius of the Zhang family!"
"Regardless, it's getting late; there's no time for training now. I'll head to the training ground early tomorrow!"
"Also, tomorrow I will test which Dragon Arts suit my attributes, and I am somewhat looking forward to it... I forgot to ask Liu Chengyan what attributes each of them possesses..."
"Li Xinghe... Jiang Xue..."
As various thoughts flooded his mind, Wang Long gradually felt fatigued and slowly sank into slumber.
Early the next morning, Wang Long arrived at the training ground. Based on the memories from last night, he began practicing the Dragon Dance Technique and the Thunderclap Sky Splitter.
The Thunderclap Sky Splitter consumed a great deal of Dragon Qi. Just a few simple movements left Wang Long completely drained of Dragon Qi, forcing him to take a moment's rest. However, his mind did not pause for an instant as he focused on contemplating the footwork of the Dragon Dance Technique.
"Advance, retreat, dodge, evade, meet, reject, conceal, reveal... The more I think about this footwork, the more I feel that within its simplicity lies a profound mystery that is hard to comprehend."
Wang Long used his fingers to simulate his feet, performing movements of advancing and retreating, dodging and countering, trying to grasp the essence of the You Long Step. Suddenly, his fingers halted; his index finger hovered in midair and could not be lowered.
"Hmm? According to this footwork, isn’t this foot supposed to step into thin air? If I could truly achieve that, it would be flying! Not just me; even my father probably... No, since it is a Family Tradition martial art, someone must have mastered it. It can't be that difficult; there must be a way to decipher it... I will definitely uncover its mysteries."
After pondering for a while and feeling somewhat fatigued, his two fingers were also quite tired. Thus, Wang Long decided to use his left hand to simulate instead. As he extended his hand, a thought suddenly struck him—he seemed to have grasped something crucial.
"Hmm? All Dragon Techniques are derived from simulating the form of the Divine Dragon, and this You Long Step is no exception. The Divine Dragon... should have four limbs! No wonder I couldn't understand this step; now it makes sense!"
He abruptly stood up, his feet rotating in alternation like butterflies flitting through flowers. Suddenly he paused and retreated sharply; then he dashed sideways, moving several feet away. His movements, initially clumsy, gradually became more fluid until they resembled a perfect arc, seamlessly connected!
"Step!"
With one foot stepping out, the other was supposed to hover! This was something that should have been impossible but was achieved by Wang Long with a sudden palm strike that utilized the rebound force of the ground with Dragon Qi, allowing him to twist his body and switch feet!
The entire process flowed like clouds and water, swift as lightning without any stagnation. The Dragon Qi within him surged forth with this step, bringing him great relief!
"Wonderful! The You Long Step, truly lives up to its reputation!" Wang Long thought as he practiced. "If I could combine it with the Shadow Dragon Technique, along with the Thunderclap Sky Splitter, perhaps even a master who has broken through the Fourth Dragon Vein would not be my match!"
He thought of this and acted, his feet still following the path of the You Long Step, while his hands began to unleash the Thunderclap Sky Splitter!
His feet moved like flowing clouds, while his hands struck like thunder. The wind swirled with the clouds, and lightning crackled. Wang Long seemed to transform into a True Dragon soaring through the Cloud Sea!
Treading on clouds, skimming the sky, he moved freely as he wished!
"Ha!"
With a palm strike, the Thunderclap Sky Splitter's ultimate technique erupted fiercely, striking a large rock outside the arena. A handprint immediately sank into it, creating a depression three inches deep!
Before the onlookers could react, cracks suddenly appeared along the edges of the handprint, resembling black thunder from the sky. The cracks spread in chaotic patterns, causing the entire rock to shatter into countless fragments!
"This Martial Art shall be called the Flying Dragon Thunderclap Hand!"
Wang Long looked at his hands, a surge of unprecedented confidence igniting in his chest.
My fate is determined by me, not by heaven!
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