148: Chapter 145 Master Yang Remains Calm

Suddenly, the offense and defense swapped; relying on the cleverness of the Liuhe Spear technique, Master Yang instantly turned the danger into safety.

His spear technique changed once more, appearing as the first Move of the Taiji Thirteen Spears, the Azure Dragon Emerging from the Water Chain Spear.

The spear tip thrust rapidly, every movement perfectly executed; the range was small, but the speed was extremely fast.

The air whistled with a series of whooshing sounds.

The angles were also extremely tricky, aiming for the throat, chest, nose, and eyes.

If it were a real spear, this lightning-fast thrust would only need a light touch to send one to the afterlife immediately.

In ancient times, when great generals clashed on horseback, the thrusting speed of their spears was the key factor during a charge.

If you thrust quickly, you can kill enemies faster and behead enemy generals faster; just like Zhao Zilong entering and exiting seven times, the brilliance of the spear technique's connection is one aspect, but speed is another.

"That is truly an extremely clever change!"

Li Changsheng sighed in admiration to himself; generally speaking, under such aggressive and fierce attacks from him, most people would have long since been beaten into disarray.

Yet Master Yang was still able to calmly dodge, avoiding the brunt of the attacks, and relying on a few exquisite counter-Moves to quickly turn danger into safety.

However, just as Li Changsheng was dodging repeatedly and preparing to seize the opportunity to counterattack, Master Yang withdrew his spear.

This couldn't help but make Li Changsheng pause slightly.

He saw Master Yang smiling and saying: "I'm old, I'm old. I thought I wasn't old, but now I have to admit that I am. Young man, your Liuhe Spear has truly captured its essence; it has the rigid fierceness and dominance of Baji Quan, with wide-open movements, and also the hard-hitting, direct advance of Xingyi. Not bad, not bad!"

Upon hearing this, Li Changsheng immediately understood. Looking again, Master Yang was drenched in sweat like rain, and his martial arts outfit was already soaked through.

"Master Yang's Taiji Thirteen Spears are truly unfathomable. The changes in the Moves just now, the extension and retraction, and the fierce attack with feet stepping into the center palace were all extremely impressive. I am not as good!"

Li Changsheng also quickly cupped his hands and smiled.

He also understood that it was enough, and at the same time, he noticed Elder Zhang was winking at him from off the stage.

Stopping at the right point is enough; if they continued to fight, determining a winner would be easy, but it would offend people.

Seeing the two of them cup their hands and end the sparring match, the crowd finally seemed to wake from a dream.

Many people were already staring blankly at Li Changsheng, this outsider.

Although no winner was decided, everyone was already very shocked to see a young man like Li Changsheng be able to push their own master to such an extent.

After stepping off the ring, several instructors with good judgment next to Master Yang immediately came forward to assist him.

However, Master Yang waved his hand with a faint smile.

"It's fine, I was just a bit tired earlier. I'll go into the back room to have some tea. You all continue practicing."

Master Yang's voice was still full of vigor. Li Changsheng heard this, looked at him, and couldn't help but nod inwardly.

"Master Yang is still as sharp as ever; to be able to remain so composed after sweating so much, could it be that he has a sweat-prone Physique?"

Li Changsheng thought to himself. He was actually breathing slightly heavily now, with a fine layer of sweat on his body.

Although the fight just now was short, its intensity was no less than his battle with the twenty-something Japanese men last time.

Master Yang's steps were very steady and vigorous, and his breathing was very calm. He smiled, nodded to the students, bypassed the crowd, and entered the master's lounge in the back.

Creak!

As soon as the door closed, Master Yang collapsed onto the floor. His chest began to heave violently, and his mouth was wide open, like a drowning fish constantly trying to absorb fresh air.

He wanted to use his arms to prop himself up, but his hands on the floor couldn't stop trembling, and his legs were shaking uncontrollably like someone suffering from epilepsy.

Like a fish that had fallen onto the shore, after struggling a few times to no avail, Master Yang simply gave up.

He used his already soaked sleeve to wipe the bean-sized beads of sweat that were still constantly appearing on his face, his heart filled with horror.

Exhausted!

It felt like the exhaustion of running a ten-thousand-meter race!

"Where on earth did Elder Zhang find this monster of a young man? Does he not know how to hold back?"

Back in his small cubicle, Master Yang's consistently serious face was long gone, replaced by a mask of pain.

In the previous battle, it appeared that he received every Move easily and fought with ease.

But only those who had truly fought Li Changsheng knew that every casual Move of his was equivalent to the full-force strike of an ordinary martial artist. Moreover, he was a tireless monster; every Move was stronger than the last, every punch heavier than the previous one.

Fighting such a person meant one could not get hit by any punch or Move, which required exerting the utmost effort to deflect and block, while also having to remain fully focused on defense.

The mental fatigue and stamina consumption were immense. After the martial arts sparring ended, Master Yang actually wanted to stop, but since he had promised beforehand, he could only grit his teeth and endure it.

Just after the fight, Li Changsheng saw that Black kid Martin winking at him, as if he had something to say. However, seeing Elder Zhang waving at him, he naturally couldn't leave the old man hanging.

The old man said nothing and led Li Changsheng directly into the private room on the second floor from before.

Closing the door, the old man opened his mouth to say something, but after opening and closing it several times, he seemed not to know what to say.

"Changsheng, tell me the truth, have you... have you already achieved a Breakthrough in Dark Power?"

After a long while, Zhang Youdao finally squeezed out this sentence.

"Yeah, I just had a Breakthrough not long ago. This is thanks to Daoist Priest Zhong from Wudang; he gave me some guidance, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to master it so quickly." Li Changsheng nodded.

As always, he wouldn't hide many things from the old man.

"As I thought, you kid have leaped over the dragon gate and soared into the sky. I was wondering why you were so fierce just now; your use of technique was incredibly coherent and fluid, like flowing water, that even with Master Yang's strength, he couldn't do anything to you."

Zhang Youdao sighed lightly. With his discernment, even if Li Changsheng hadn't used Dark Power just now, he could still judge some things from their fight, he just hadn't dared to be certain.

"By the way, Elder, after this Dark Power comes Transformation Power. Is there anything I need to pay attention to regarding this Transformation Power?"

"What, just mastered Dark Power and you're already eyeing Transformation Power?"

Hearing this, Zhang Youdao immediately glared at Li Changsheng.

"Transformation Power is not so easily reached. You should first master circulating Dark Power through your whole body. Which part of your limbs have you circulated it through now?"

Circulating Dark Power through the whole body? Li Changsheng paused for a moment, recalled, and then said: "I think all four limbs are circulated, but not the head and body yet."

Hearing this, Zhang Youdao paused, then said calmly: "Hmm, that's alright. The efficiency is average. You must not be arrogant or impetuous. The most difficult parts to circulate through are the head and internal organs; you have only just started."

Li Changsheng nodded, but he always felt something was wrong; the old man's palm had clearly trembled just now.

"The so-called Visible Power requires: rising like a steel file, falling like a hook pole. Rising like wind, falling like an arrow; hitting still feels slow, chasing the wind and moon without relaxing. Feet strike seventy percent, hands strike thirty percent; the Five Elements and the four extremities must be fully integrated. Qi connects with intent to be used at any time; hard hitting and direct advancing without obstruction. Hitting people is like walking, looking at people is like looking at weeds."

"And, Dark Power is different; Visible Power has sound, Dark Power is silent. When practicing, the Divine Qi must be relaxed and not constrained; when applying it, it must be rounded, lively, and not stagnant. Rising is like a hidden Dragon ascending to heaven, falling is like a thunderbolt striking the earth. Rising is formless, falling leaves no trace; the intent of rising is like a wind rolling across the ground."

Speaking of this, Zhang Youdao paused. Ignoring Li Changsheng's slightly expectant gaze, he leisurely poured himself a cup of tea, took a light sip, and then continued: "As for this Transformation Power..."