The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

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Fang Zheng asked somewhat uncertainly.

"awkward?"

Chongxu was taken aback, not understanding what Fangzheng was saying.

Fang Zheng frowned and said, "His movements are a bit uncoordinated, as if his body doesn't belong to him."

At first, when Jiang Ning was fighting Xiang Wentian, others might not have noticed, but he keenly observed that Jiang Ning's body was uncoordinated at the beginning of the fight, and there was an awkward feeling, as if he had been possessed. It was no longer Jiang Ning himself, but someone else who was in control of him.

But such an idea is impossible; such a thing could not possibly exist in the world.

The only possibility is that the other party has only recently broken through to a higher realm and has not yet fully adapted to their body, which is why they are behaving this way.

Just like Jiang Ning now, although his moves are still amazing, Fang Zheng can sense the abnormality in them.

But this sense of disharmony gradually disappeared over time, as if Jiang Ning was gradually taking control of his body and adapting to it, and Xiang Wentian was just a tool for him to warm up.

Could it be that Jiang Ning has only recently broken through to a higher realm?

After carefully observing Jiang Ning's actions, Fang Zheng became even more certain of his thoughts.

Now, Jiang Ning's actions are more fluid and seamless, and the previous sense of disharmony is nowhere to be found.

Jiang Ning raised his leg high and kicked down, aiming straight for Xiang Wentian's head.

Xiang Wentian hurriedly dodged.

boom!

Jiang Ning landed with such force that the ground beneath his feet shattered, sending debris flying everywhere.

Seeing this, Xiang Wentian, who had just dodged Jiang Ning's attack, twitched his eyebrows involuntarily.

If that kick landed on his head...

Before he could react, a strong gust of wind swept in from the front. Xiang Wentian was alarmed and quickly focused his mind to parry the attack.

Jiang Ning raised his leg and delivered a high sweeping kick, which Xiang Wentian blocked with a side chop to the left. At the same time, he swung his arm forward and smashed it towards Jiang Ning's face.

Jiang Ning threw a punch straight at Xiang Wentian, directly clashing head-on.

Bang!

Xiang Wentian felt a tingling sensation in his right fist, as if he had hit a piece of iron.

Xiang Wentian sensed something was wrong and tried to pull away, but Jiang Ning closed in and engaged him in close combat.

Xiang Wentian fought and retreated, while Jiang Ning pressed forward relentlessly. The two moved with incredible speed; often, before the martial artists present could even see the previous move, the two had already launched their next attack.

After a while.

Xiang Wentian found an opportunity to slip away and distance himself from Jiang Ning. He watched Jiang Ning from a short distance away, his eyes filled with apprehension.

At this moment, his arms were trembling uncontrollably.

monster!

Xiang Wentian was shocked.

Jiang Ning, on the other hand, remained relaxed, as if the close-quarters combat just now had no effect on him whatsoever.

Jiang Ning glanced at Xiang Wentian not far away, and without saying a word, charged forward again.

Xiang Wentian's eyelids twitched, his expression hardened, and instead of retreating, he charged forward, his clothes billowing, indicating that he had already used his internal energy.

Previously, Jiang Ning and Xiang Wentian had been fighting purely based on their physical abilities. The only time they used internal energy was when they clashed palms. Now, Xiang Wentian has lost his composure and has begun to activate his internal energy.

He had realized that the young man opposite him was very strong, and if he didn't use his internal energy, he would definitely not be a match for him.

He had practiced martial arts for decades and possessed profound internal strength. Xiang Wentian wanted to use his internal strength to suppress Jiang Ning.

Although this might be seen as bullying the weak, Xiang Wentian knew he was no match for Jiang Ning if he didn't do it, and he had no chance of winning if the fight continued.

Seeing that the other party was using internal energy, Jiang Ning was not surprised and activated the innate internal energy within his body.

boom!

The two clashed again, and the commotion was even greater than before.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

Jiang Ning and Xiang Wentian fought with lightning speed. With the boost of their internal energy, their movements were even faster than before, leaving the many martial arts practitioners who were not strong enough to watch in awe.

Jiang Ning unleashed his inner strength and struck out with a palm.

Xiang Wentian also extended his hand and exchanged palms with him.

boom!

A gust of air spread from the two of them, stirring up countless grains of sand and gravel around them.

Jiang Ning remained calm, his internal energy continuously flowing from his palms towards his opponent.

"Humph!"

Xiang Wentian also channeled his inner strength to resist, his expression tense and his face flushed.

After a while.

Not anymore!

Xiang Wentian is under increasing pressure.

The two continued to clash with each other, testing their internal strength. Xiang Wentian didn't know if his opponent could hold on any longer, but he knew that if this continued, he would soon be unable to continue.

Upon realizing this, Xiang Wentian immediately devised a countermeasure, ceasing to fight Jiang Ning with internal energy and allowing Jiang Ning's internal energy to enter his body.

Ok?

Jiang Ning sensed something was wrong.

As the other side in the battle against Xiang Wentian, he was the one who could best sense the changes in the other party.

At this moment, the other party seemed to no longer resist him, letting his internal energy enter his body, as if he had given up on himself.

But the next second Jiang Ning realized something was wrong. The internal energy he had transmitted disappeared after entering Xiang Wentian's body, as if it had vanished without a trace.

Chapter 378: Cult Leader, Save Me

Star-sucking technique?

Jiang Ning's first reaction was the Star Absorbing Technique.

Yue Buqun had previously told him that there was a very evil martial art that could absorb the internal energy of others, called the Star Absorbing Technique. If you encountered a user of the Star Absorbing Technique, you would accidentally have your internal energy absorbed and lose all your martial arts skills.

More than a decade ago, when Ren Woxing roamed the martial arts world, his Star Absorbing Skill made many martial arts practitioners tremble with fear.

Upon realizing this, Jiang Ning frowned slightly and immediately prepared to stop.

Although he practiced the Innate Skill, a supreme treasure of Taoism, he had never fought against the Star Absorbing Technique before. Out of caution, Jiang Ning subconsciously wanted to withdraw his hand and retreat, preparing to observe the situation further.

Seeing that Jiang Ning was about to stop and that the other party was preparing to withdraw his internal energy, Xiang Wentian subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

What he is now using is a minor technique called "Absorbing Power into the Earth," which he created based on the inspiration from Ren Woxing's Star Absorbing Technique. Compared to the Star Absorbing Technique, which can absorb the internal energy of others, this technique he created can transfer the opponent's internal energy outward.

Although his technique is different from the Star Absorbing Technique, those who don't know it will subconsciously think that he is using the Star Absorbing Technique, thus causing them to be greatly disturbed.

He had originally thought that Jiang Ning would be flustered when he saw this move, and that he might have a chance to counterattack. However, even when Jiang Ning retreated, he was very cautious, making it impossible for him to find an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

But that's enough. If things had continued to stalemate like before, he would have lost. At least now he can catch his breath for a while.

too strong.

Xiang Wentian was now deeply shocked. His gaze towards Jiang Ning was no longer one of disdain, but rather one filled with apprehension.

Ok?

Just as Jiang Ning was about to pull his hand away and retreat, he suddenly realized something was wrong and glanced at the ground where Xiang Wentian was standing.

Jiang Ning could sense that the internal energy that had disappeared from Xiang Wentian's body was actually reappearing on the ground beneath Xiang Wentian's feet.

Ok?

Upon realizing this, Jiang Ning's mind raced, and he immediately understood.

Xiang Wentian did not absorb his internal energy, but instead transferred it to his feet.

This is not the Star Absorbing Technique.

Understanding this, Jiang Ning did not stop, but instead channeled his inner strength and increased his speed.

what happened!

Xiang Wentian was horrified to realize that the internal force that the other party had withdrawn was not only surging back, but was even more ferocious and turbulent than before.

Does the other party already know that he doesn't actually know the Star Absorption Technique?

It shouldn't be.

Even if they were to find out, they shouldn't have found out so quickly, and even if they did, they wouldn't take the risk.

This is why people subconsciously choose to protect themselves when facing danger.

But Jiang Ning not only found out, but also launched a counterattack without hesitation. This keen judgment and decisiveness caught Xiang Wentian off guard.

"Um……"

A large amount of innate internal energy surged into his body. Faced with the sudden counterattack, Xiang Wentian couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

Xiang Wentian gritted his teeth, his eyes fixed on Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning stared expressionlessly at Xiang Wentian, continuously channeling a large amount of internal energy into the latter's body. The energy would then disappear, only to reappear beneath the former's feet shortly afterward.

The innate internal energy that Xiang Wentian had transferred out of his body dissipated into the air, forming invisible currents that stirred up dust on the ground.

"hehe."

Xiang Wentian gave a cold laugh.

"You are very meticulous, discovering my secret so quickly. Your internal strength is indeed profound, but you are too arrogant. Now your internal strength has been expelled from my body. It is useless to me and is even being consumed. Let's see how long you can last."

Faced with Xiang Wentian's provocation, Jiang Ning remained unmoved, his face expressionless. He simply continued to transmit his internal energy, even increasing the speed of his transmission.

Xiang Wentian also noticed, but then sneered.

Young people are indeed impetuous and easily provoked. If things continue like this, no matter how deep the opponent's internal strength is, it will eventually run out. That will be the moment he turns the tables and kills Jiang Ning.

The two remained locked in a stalemate.

"What are they doing? Why are they so still? Have they been acupunctured?"

Among the onlookers, seeing Jiang Ning and Xiang Wentian standing motionless, some wondered what was going on. Only a few experts noticed something amiss with the two.

"Senior brother, is it possible that Ning'er is no match for Xiang Wentian?"

Ning Zhongze, who was watching the battle, saw that Jiang Ning and Xiang Wentian were not moving. With her experience, she knew that they were fighting with their internal strength, and she couldn't help but worry about Jiang Ning.

After all, Xiang Wentian has been famous for decades and has a great reputation. She was worried that Jiang Ning would be unable to compete with Xiang Wentian in terms of internal strength and would therefore lose.

"no need to worry."

Compared to Ning Zhongze's worries, Yue Buqun seemed rather calm.

No one understands Jiang Ning better than him. There are certainly people in the martial arts world with deeper internal strength than Jiang Ning, but they are few and far between, and Xiang Wentian is definitely not among them.

"..."

As time went on, Xiang Wentian increasingly realized that something was wrong.

Even now, the opponent's internal energy continues to surge in, seemingly endless, with no end in sight.

So deep?

Xiang Wentian's eyebrows twitched uncontrollably.

To be honest, Jiang Ning's profound internal strength surprised him.

Xiang Wentian felt a sudden urge to retreat, but Jiang Ning seemed to understand what he was thinking. Before Xiang Wentian could retreat, Jiang Ning reached out and grabbed his wrist.

"you!"

With his wrist gripped and unable to retreat, Xiang Wentian looked at Jiang Ning with a mixture of shock and anger.

Jiang Ning's expression remained unchanged, but now the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.