Jiang Wuming learned the precursor to the Internal Energy Mind Method – the breathing technique – from Daoist Tianlong when he was six years old.
However, strictly speaking, Jiang Wuming officially embarked on the path of martial arts at the age of twelve.
At twelve, Jiang Wuming, for standing up for Su Shiyun, nearly killed Zheng Fei. Subsequently, he was taken to Longhu Mountain by Daoist Tianlong, where he trained martial arts under him.
Strictly speaking, Jiang Wuming was by Daoist Tianlong's side for only four years.
Yet, during those four years, Jiang Wuming learned many formidable ultimate techniques from Daoist Tianlong, such as the Buddhist Sect's Vajra Fist and the Dragon Gate's True Dragon Treasure Art.
At that time, Jiang Wuming was unaware of how rare supreme martial arts were and did not find it at all surprising that Daoist Tianlong could produce so many ultimate martial arts.
Later, when he left Longhu Mountain and entered the world, he realized his ignorance – the ultimate techniques of major martial arts factions were the most precious treasures in the world, highly sought after but unavailable, their value in some ways surpassing that of gene drugs!
This also made him curious as to how Daoist Tianlong managed to collect all sorts of ultimate techniques from across the world.
However, he never asked Daoist Tianlong about it, nor did Daoist Tianlong proactively mention it. Dafeng Novel Network.
And Daoist Tianlong was the exact opposite of Jiang Wuming!
Initially, Daoist Tianlong was extremely surprised, even shocked, by Jiang Wuming's rapid comprehension of martial arts!
Later, after inquiring about the specific details of Jiang Wuming's comprehension of various martial arts, he was no longer shocked, only saying one sentence.
"Wuming, I chose the right person. You were born for martial arts!"
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Jiang Wuming's comprehension of the True Dragon Treasure Art was more profound than Lin Zhiping's. The giant dragons evolved from the airflow that swirled around him as he moved were smaller than Lin Zhiping's but much clearer, lifelike, as if true dragons were emerging.
"Uh..."
Upon hearing Jiang Wuming's words and seeing the true dragons of airflow enveloping him, both Wang Zhisheng, Ye Rui, and others, as well as Xia Dong and Su Qiang, were stunned.
Previously, they all believed that Jiang Wuming, having endured Lin Zhiping's attack, would be crippled if not dead. To their surprise, Jiang Wuming appeared full of life and vigor, even counterattacking Lin Zhiping using the same martial art!
How could this not astonish them?
Danger!
At the same time, Lin Zhiping's expression drastically changed. Turbulent waves surged in his heart, and he felt a great sense of crisis!
But this time, Lin Zhiping reacted with extreme speed. The moment Jiang Wuming made his move, he snapped out of his shock. Planting his left foot firmly, he rotated his body on the ground with his sole like a millstone, spiraling like a vortex.
Simultaneously, his right leg shot out with explosive force, his foot taut and brimming with internal energy.
Dragon's Tail Swing.
Sensing the imminent danger, Lin Zhiping employed a move from the True Dragon Treasure Art, attacking to defend. Like a true dragon turning and whipping its tail in mid-air, he swung towards Jiang Wuming.
Jiang Wuming neither dodged nor evaded. He instantly changed the direction of his attack, bringing his palm down swiftly from above.
*Crack!*
With a dull thud, Jiang Wuming's palm struck Lin Zhiping's ankle with precision.
In that instant, the true qi within Jiang Wuming, equivalent to the power of an eight-star martial artist, erupted covertly, colliding with the internal energy of Lin Zhiping's right foot. It was like a hand grenade exploding, unleashing powerful energy fluctuations that whipped up a gust of wind.
In the wind, Lin Zhiping's right foot was forced down by Jiang Wuming's palm. A sharp pain shot through his ankle, his right leg trembled, and his entire body lost its balance.
*Whoosh!*
Just then, Jiang Wuming took a swift step forward. The back of his right hand flicked out like a whip, lashing towards Lin Zhiping's face.
This time, with Lin Zhiping on one leg and the sudden attack, he was completely unable to dodge. Relying solely on his powerful combat instincts, he raised his arms to shield himself.
*"Bang!"*
In a flash, Jiang Wuming's palm struck Lin Zhiping's arms. It still didn't break through Lin Zhiping's internal energy defense and hadn't truly injured him.
However—
After his Dragon's Tail Swing was neutralized by Jiang Wuming, Lin Zhiping was supporting himself on one leg, his balance compromised. Now, having to hastily block Jiang Wuming's attack, he completely lost his footing and was sent flying like a hit baseball!
After being slapped in the face by Jiang Wuming, leaving five bloody marks and a cracked corner of his mouth, Lin Zhiping was once again sent flying by a backhanded slap from Jiang Wuming!
"Uh..."
This scene, witnessed by Wang Zhisheng, Ye Rui, Song Chenglong, and Liu Hu, once again left the four of them dumbfounded.
At this moment, they stared blankly at the airborne Lin Zhiping, their faces filled with confusion!
They simply couldn't comprehend how Lin Zhiping, a martial arts master and overlord, was being utterly dominated by Jiang Wuming!
Compared to them, Lin Zhiping's inner shock was even more violent!
"How can he be this strong??"
Lin Zhiping, in mid-air, quickly stabilized his churning blood and qi, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at Jiang Wuming.
He was from the same era as Jiang Zhan and had witnessed the rise and prosperity of martial arts, encountering numerous martial artists, including martial geniuses, and even peerless talents like Jiang Zhan!
However—
In his view, even if Jiang Zhan had been reborn and faced him with the strength of an eight-star martial artist, he absolutely could not have achieved what Jiang Wuming was doing now!
If it weren't for the clear aura he sensed from Jiang Wuming, that he was only an eight-star martial artist, he would have suspected Jiang Wuming was, like himself, an overlord among martial arts masters!
And for an eight-star martial artist to possess such terrifying combat power completely surpassed Lin Zhiping's understanding of martial arts!
Was it possible?
*Swish!*
The sound of something cutting through the air was the response Lin Zhiping received.
This time, after sending Lin Zhiping flying with a palm strike, Jiang Wuming did not hesitate. With a flicker of his feet, like a ferocious dragon emerging from the sea, he swiftly pursued Lin Zhiping.
At this moment, while controlling his strength, he unleashed his speed to its absolute limit. He moved as if traversing great distances in a single step, appearing before Lin Zhiping in an instant. He raised his right arm again, transforming his hand into a palm, and struck at Lin Zhiping.
As Lin Zhiping's body was about to hit the ground, seeing Jiang Wuming rapidly attacking, his expression changed drastically. But being in mid-air, he had no way to dodge.
At the critical moment, Lin Zhiping gritted his teeth, completely abandoning defense. His right hand transformed into a claw, swiftly reaching for Jiang Wuming's heart.
He once again chose to attack to defend, using a desperate gamble to force Jiang Wuming to cease his assault.
If Jiang Wuming persisted in his attack, he would be caught by Lin Zhiping's claw at his heart.
The heart is the most vulnerable part of the human body. With Lin Zhiping's strength, if his claw hit, Jiang Wuming would surely die!
In a sense, Lin Zhiping made the optimal choice at the critical moment, but he underestimated Jiang Wuming's experience in life-or-death combat.
Facing Lin Zhiping's fierce claw attack, Jiang Wuming's body suddenly twisted like a flexible little snake, causing Lin Zhiping's grab to miss.
Concurrently, Jiang Wuming's palm forcefully slammed onto Lin Zhiping's shoulder.
*"Bang!"*
*"Crack—"*
This time, the dull thud and the sound of bone cracking occurred almost simultaneously.
Because Lin Zhiping had channeled his internal energy to grab Jiang Wuming's heart, his internal energy defense was far weaker than before. It was directly breached by Jiang Wuming's attack, and his shoulder blade shattered with a sharp crack.
*Boom!*
Lin Zhiping's body heavily slammed onto the ground, his knees hitting first. The bluestone-paved ground exploded, sending bluestone fragments flying.
Under the gaze of everyone present, Lin Zhiping landed on the ground in a kneeling posture, his shoulder bleeding, his face devoid of its previous arrogance, completely pale.
He was defeated!
Moreover, he was defeated by Jiang Wuming in an utterly humiliating manner, kneeling at Jiang Wuming's feet!
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