Chapter 339: The Essence of New Martial_2
"This!"
Flying Eagle Master looked shocked and doubtful, while the Giant Elephant Master beside him even lost composure and stood up.
Clearly, the power was greater, and the destructive force stronger.
Yet, they could be sure that Zhou Wuren hadn't used more strength; everything was quite similar to the previous space-separating palm strike.
The only difference...
"Water Flow Power?"
Chen Feng frowned, looking at the pond several tens of meters away.
The waves surged as if a creature was rolling within, causing a commotion.
If one perceives carefully, one could see the power sinking to the pond's bottom, merging into the water flow, forming a vortex, driving all this to happen.
"That's right."
Zhou Wuren nodded, face filled with admiration, not expecting his trick to be seen through at a glance.
Soon, the power dissipated, and the waves of the fishpond fell like rootless duckweed, returning to previous calmness.
The ripples still undulated, and the Giant Elephant Master and others barely calmed down, asking how it was done.
"This is the special aspect of the New Martial."
Zhou Wuren confidently spoke, returning to the courtyard room.
He kept them guessing, and Giant Elephant Master and others could only clasp their hands, looking at Old Leader Zhang.
"This method was created by Duan Yun."
"After we martial artists reach a limit, we are bound by bodily constraints, finding it hard to break through further."
"However..."
With a slight smile, Old Leader Zhang continued, "He discovered that if the spiritual will is strong enough and a certain special method is used, one can temporarily resonate with the world."
"In this way, combined with the strength of Martial Arts True Skill, one can temporarily mobilize or even merge elemental power, transforming it into a stronger means."
In his words, one could see him slightly flip his hand.
The left palm's power was just ordinary white light, seemingly mundane.
Yet, a trace of flame gradually arose.
The right palm moved similarly, and as the White Light Strength rotated, a whistling wind brushed the courtyard room.
This technique transcended the mundane, leaving the Giant Elephant Master and Li Tong utterly shocked, not expecting martial arts could reach such a step.
But very soon.
"Surely there is a considerable cost for such a method?"
Chen Feng suddenly spoke, causing Old Leader Zhang's expression to stiffen, and the woman in the white martial arts uniform behind him also had a change in expression.
"How so?"
Old Leader Zhang asked curiously, quickly dissipating the flames and gusts in his hands, retracting the White Light Strength into his body.
"Intuition."
Chen Feng calmly said, sitting all along on the pearwood chair.
Indeed, such a method somewhat transcended the mundane, exceeding ordinary fleshly body and blood vitality, capable of explosively surpassing human limits.
However, relying on his Perception Talent, he saw it clearly.
It seemed that Zhou Wuren's breathing was slightly heavier, and the energy field his body emitted had a moment of turbulence.
And Old Leader Zhang, though seemingly without problems and better than Zhou Wuren, still had some fluctuation in aura, as if bearing some burden and pressure.
Immediately, the atmosphere fell silent.
Originally excited and yearning, the three of the Giant Elephant Master returned to calmness, eyes flickering as they sat back in their seats.
Seeing this, Old Leader Zhang sighed inwardly, eventually nodding.
"Master Chen indeed has sharp eyes and keen instincts."
He admitted to what the other said, solemnly stating, "Resonating with the world is extremely challenging, and the corresponding method has certain flaws, difficult to sustain."
"Therefore, this path demands a lot from the individual, not suitable for everyone to practice..."
"Of course, if Master Chen is interested, feel free to visit my Holy Sect to observe this method."
The explanation ended with a sincere invitation.
Chen Feng shook his head.
He roughly sensed Old Leader Zhang's evasion; the other didn't directly answer the specific cost.
Guessing in his heart, he didn't expose the other's response.
"Senior Zhang, then I wonder, is there a chance for us to practice this method?"
The three of the Giant Elephant Master, unable to discern the depth, were ultimately hard to suppress the temptation.
After all, Zhou Wuren's powerful strike just now was self-evident, perhaps able to temporarily surpass the Grandmaster level when fully erupted.
This was undoubtedly a significant temptation for them, who had exhausted their potential and found it difficult to open the Divine Soul.
"This method, created by Duan Yun, is bound by some regulations; if the three of you are willing to join my Holy Sect, naturally you can."
Old Leader Zhang chuckled, and the three of the Giant Elephant Master had changing expressions.
Living most of their lives in the Southern Martial Arts World, with schools, industries, and connections present there, how could they possibly go to the Holy Sect?
Whether dim or sighing, their thoughts were unknown.
Eventually, the matter of the New Martial was temporarily set aside, and someone thought of the two Extreme Realms present, inevitably mentioning the words Yang Wudi.
"Yang Wudi may have also taken a crucial step."
Old Leader Zhang nodded calmly.
"Though he has some grudges with my Holy Sect, having injured more than a dozen elders and disciples of my sect, differing in stance."
"But to be fair, to have come this far on one's own, he indeed can be considered an outstanding figure in martial arts."
Old Leader Zhang, showing magnanimity, peacefully commented a few sentences without any disparagement or pettiness.
Chen Feng had some understanding of the grudges between the two; back during the Xiang Mountain incident, he was implicated by Yang Wudi, and had conflicts with the protectors and elders of the Holy Sect.
"However... what a pity."
Old Leader Zhang suddenly shook his head, Chen Feng slightly frowned, somewhat puzzled.
Turning to look at Zhou Wuren and Han Chao, seeing the latter sighing.
"I was planning to tell you later, this matter is somewhat related to the Divine Martial Alliance Leader."
Han Chao spoke in a low voice, capturing Chen Feng's interest.
"Yang Wudi, for some unknown reason, has been lingering in Nido."
"A few days ago, intelligence reported back that he fell into a trap set by the Lion King in Bo Tan City, Nido, simultaneously facing off against Gun King Grelie and the Divine Martial Alliance Leader."
With a regretful expression, Han Chao shook his head and said, "As of now, his whereabouts are unknown, life or death uncertain..."
Hearing this, the Giant Elephant Master and others had a change in their expressions.
Having heard of the Extreme Realm experts from other Earth Star countries, they naturally knew who these three names referred to.
Facing off against such three Extreme Martial Artists, the outcome could be inferred.
The atmosphere turned dull for a while, filling everyone with different emotions.
After some idle chatter, it was time to leave.
The three of the Giant Elephant Master excused themselves first, after Han Chao conveyed some arrangements and time for departure to Nido, he too left with Old Leader Zhang.
The courtyard house fell silent for a few breaths, with only Li Tong and Chen Feng still in their places.
"This New Martial... might mean a change is coming."
Li Tong spoke with some concern, watching the military flying device slowly ascend in the distance.
Even though Old Leader Zhang treated people amicably, constantly showing goodwill.
Yet he could feel the other was walking the world on behalf of the Holy Sect.
Combining the demonstration of New Martial and previous invitations to several Grandmasters, he couldn't help but make some associations.
"It's okay."
However, Chen Feng calmly shook his head.
He watched the flying device gradually disappear, perceiving the reappearance of the Flying Eagle Master who had departed earlier.
Seemingly waiting for Old Leader Zhang and others halfway, the purpose was unspoken.
Unfortunately.
"New Martial... may not be the true path."
With a flash of eyes, Chen Feng retracted his gaze.
He had already vaguely discerned the similarities and differences between New Martial and the Transcendence Method.
Both attempted to resonate with the world.
But, the former's resonance was relatively superficial.
He suspected it was due to the lack of legendary imprints, with the will unable to bear the world's pressure, thus taking a shortcut through Power.
And that so-called element manipulation.
He always felt somewhat that it should have been to guide into the body, enhancing physique and spirit with World Power...
Thoughts flashed for a few moments, and Chen Feng shook his head, not delving further into the key points.
He believed the Transcendence Method of Qinggang City was the right path.
Because he clearly saw the invisible Heavenly Ladder extending straight upwards, and the Martial Arts throne high above in the sky.
Ultimately, external forces were not one's strength; only the enhanced physique and spirit are the true foundation of everything.
In a daze, he could feel an additional dot of light in the legendary traces in his mind.
That belonged to today's remarkable battle and the numerous witnesses.
Besides that.
Gathering thoughts, he looked at the panel before him.
New prompts appeared once again.