Outside the Loulan private room, Jiang Wuming's words reverberated like rolling thunder, lingering in the air.
In an instant, everyone present, including Lin Zhiping, snapped back to their senses.
However, whether it was Wang Zhisheng, Ye Rui, Song Chenglong, Liu Hu, or Xia Dong and Su Qiang, the shock on their faces had not subsided.
At the same time, guests from the surrounding private rooms were attracted by Jiang Wuming's earlier shouting and emerged from their rooms, witnessing the scene outside the Loulan private room.
"What happened?"
Among them, the few decadent youths from Donghai who were supposed to dine with Ye Rui saw Wang Zhisheng's right hand severed and bloody, with Ye Rui standing beside him. They looked as if they had seen a ghost in broad daylight, their faces changing drastically.
They were all well aware of how powerful the Wang family was in Donghai; it was no exaggeration to call them the local overlords.
And now, Wang Zhisheng had a hand crippled in Donghai!
Moreover, Ye Rui was present!
Considering Ye Rui's status, he was among the top-tier noble scions even across the entire Long Country!
"You little beast, I was merely caught off guard and you managed to ambush me. Do not get cocky!"
While those decadent youths from Donghai were in shock, Lin Zhiping's expression was exceptionally grim.
Although Jiang Wuming's slap had only caused Lin Zhiping external injuries, which were very minor, the damage was insignificant compared to the immense humiliation.
On one hand, he was an established martial arts grandmaster. Even within the entire Long Country, at this level, he was considered a overlord.
On the other hand, before making his move, he had arrogantly declared he would discipline Jiang Wuming on behalf of Jiang Zhan and intended to slap Jiang Wuming insultingly, only to be slapped back by Jiang Wuming!
This time, Jiang Wuming dismissed Lin Zhiping's words as mere air and continued to stand tall, looking at Lin Zhiping with a blank expression.
"Little beast, I originally only intended to teach you a lesson on behalf of your father. However, your actions have severely angered me. Do not blame me for bullying the young."
Jiang Wuming's silence further fueled Lin Zhiping's rage and made him feel even more disgraced. However, he did not attack immediately. Instead, he spoke again, attempting to gain the moral high ground.
This was because he was determined to cripple Jiang Wuming!
With the addition of many onlookers, he needed to occupy the moral high ground to do so. Otherwise, if he completely crippled Jiang Wuming solely to avenge his disciple, it would be difficult to handle the aftermath.
After all, Jiang Zhan held an extremely special position in the Donghai Martial Arts Academy and the entire Martial Department!
"You are not only narrow-minded but also a complete hypocrite."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuming instantly saw through Lin Zhiping's intentions and said with a sneer.
"Very good, little beast. I will no longer hold back!"
Lin Zhiping laughed in anger and then his internal energy surged like a raging tsunami. His aura climbed to its peak.
*Slap!*
As his voice fell, Lin Zhiping sprang forward and once again charged at Jiang Wuming.
This time, Lin Zhiping pushed his speed to the limit. As he moved, he stirred up a gust of wind that twisted and formed into a colossal dragon, enshrouding Lin Zhiping and making him appear mysterious and formidable.
"This... this is the True Dragon Secret Art!"
Upon seeing the dragon formed by the airflow, Xia Dong exclaimed in shock.
The True Dragon Secret Art was the Dragon Gate's supreme sect legacy. Apart from forbidden techniques, all of it was made available for the Martial Department's use.
Key members of the Martial Department could practice it.
As a teacher at the Donghai Martial Arts Academy, Lin Zhiping had naturally practiced the True Dragon Secret Art.
Xia Dong had also seen Xia Xueqin use it and was very familiar with it, thus recognizing it instantly.
At the same time, seeing this and hearing Xia Dong's words, Wang Zhisheng and Ye Rui's shocked expressions instantly vanished, replaced by excitement.
Clearly, they had both believed Lin Zhiping's words, thinking that Lin Zhiping had been too careless and was ambushed by Jiang Wuming.
Now, with Lin Zhiping employing the Martial Department's supreme martial art, Jiang Wuming would have no chance!
"Kneel!"
Just then, Lin Zhiping roared. The dragon formed by the airflow raised its head ferociously, as if roaring. The sound waves converged, instantly engulfing Jiang Wuming.
Sonic attack!
Lin Zhiping's roar, in addition to boosting his momentum like ordinary martial arts, also contained a sonic attack.
This was one of the formidable aspects of the True Dragon Secret Art; the sonic attack could affect the opponent's spirit, causing them to become disoriented at best, or suffering mental damage at worst.
In a high-stakes battle, even a moment of disorientation could be fatal.
It had to be said that after being slapped by Jiang Wuming, Lin Zhiping had completely put aside his contempt. He not only used the True Dragon Secret Art, a supreme technique, but also employed a sonic attack from the outset, holding nothing back.
If it were any other martial artist, they would undoubtedly be affected by Lin Zhiping's sudden sonic attack.
But... Lin Zhiping had encountered Jiang Wuming!
Long ago, the Heavenly Dragon Daoist had said that no one in this world possessed a greater spiritual aptitude than Jiang Wuming.
Now, Jiang Wuming had lived up to his talent. Through unremitting effort and practice, he had cultivated his own spiritual domain, equivalent to his spiritual power cultivation also reaching the God of War realm, which was exceedingly rare!
In this situation, Lin Zhiping's sonic attack on Jiang Wuming was like showing off before an expert – a gross overestimation of his own abilities!
Under the setting sun, Jiang Wuming stood in place, just as he had when he first fought Lin Zhiping, motionless, with no fluctuation of emotion on his face.
*Whoosh!*
The roar ended, and the figure appeared.
Lin Zhiping once again arrived in front of Jiang Wuming, his right hand transforming into a palm, striking towards Jiang Wuming's shoulder!
As Lin Zhiping made his move, the colossal dragon of airflow that enveloped him reared up, its claws descending from above, striking towards Jiang Wuming.
Encapsulating its form, containing its intent.
Lin Zhiping's comprehension of the True Dragon Secret Art was profound, and his moves were incredibly powerful.
The might of this strike was almost at the peak of a martial arts grandmaster. Let alone an eight-star martial artist, even ordinary martial arts grandmasters would find it difficult to resist!
The next moment.
Under everyone's gaze, the dragon formed by the airflow instantly submerged Jiang Wuming, and the colossal dragon's claws precisely struck where Jiang Wuming had been.
"No!"
Just then, a cry of alarm rang out.
Xia Dong.
As a seven-star martial artist, seeing the dragon of airflow engulf Jiang Wuming and feeling the terrifying energy fluctuations within Lin Zhiping's palm, she became anxious to the point of tears.
*Boom!*
Immediately, Xia Dong's voice was drowned out by a deafening roar.
The air at Jiang Wuming's location exploded, and terrible currents swept outwards.
However—
As the airflow dissipated, everyone, including Lin Zhiping, had a change of expression.
This was because both Lin Zhiping's own palm and the dragon's claws had struck Jiang Wuming's afterimage, not his true body.
Where is he?
Amidst their shock, everyone, including Lin Zhiping, couldn't help but ask themselves.
"You are the one who should be kneeling!"
The response they received was a low shout!
As the shout echoed, a figure appeared.
Jiang Wuming seemed to materialize beside Lin Zhiping, also enveloped in a dragon of airflow, and once again slapped towards Lin Zhiping.
True Dragon Secret Art.
At this moment, Jiang Wuming also employed this supreme technique.
Today, he would fight until Lin Zhiping doubted his very existence!
ps: Second update!