Chapter 317: Ding Ling vs. Xiaang Wentian (1/10)
Ding Ling felt that before his physical condition met the standard,
he would absolutely not consider practicing the Exorcism Sword Manual.
However, unexpectedly obtaining the Pure Yang True Skill this time,
was something worth celebrating for Ding Ling.
He didn’t ask Xiaang Wentian where the Pure Yang True Skill came from. Needless to say, the means must not be clean. Asking would only expose the scars of others.
Ding Ling wouldn’t do such a foolish thing.
After finishing his practice, he stood tall, letting out a long roar, his voice piercing through the heavens.
"Hahaha..."
Xiaang Wentian, seeing this, felt invigorated and burst into laughter:
"Congratulations Brother Ding, congratulations indeed, the Divine Skill has reached Great Success, the future is promising!"
He started calling him Brother Ding.
This showed how highly Xiaang Wentian recognized Ding Ling at that moment.
Indeed, that was the case.
A short while ago,
Ding Ling heard a notification sound.
[Achievement Medal Earned: You have gained Xiaang Wentian’s recognition.]
[Note: As the Bright Left Envoy of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, Xiaang Wentian is highly skilled in martial arts, bold, resourceful, and undeniably talented.
He is quite proud of his knowledge in martial arts and believes himself to be far superior to other martial arts experts.
However, your appearance shattered his worldview, making him question his life!
He had never seen someone as powerful as you, the All-Purpose King! He was dumbfounded, terrified, and might never understand how such a genius like you exists in this world!]
Ding Ling raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Xiaang Wentian, and smiled:
"I haven’t yet thanked Left Envoy Xiaang for bestowing upon me the true skill!"
He returned the Secret Manual to Xiaang Wentian.
Xiaang Wentian took it back, glanced up and down at Ding Ling, clicked his tongue in wonder, and finally couldn’t help himself:
"Could you let me test your true skill level?"
"How shall we test it?"
"How about we have a duel?"
Xiaang Wentian was eager to try.
"Hehe."
Ding Ling chuckled softly, setting himself in position:
"Alright, you go first then."
"Then I won’t hold back."
Xiaang Wentian placed the Guan Saber to one side, suddenly channeling his power, transforming into a piercing arrow heading towards Ding Ling, his palm striking like lightning, his fist moving like the wind.
With transitions between palm and fist, it was natural and smooth, as if done with ease, as light as a feather though heavy, clearly a master adept in fist and palm techniques.
Ding Ling let out a long laugh.
He pushed his palm forward.
His palm was as dense as a forest!
This time, he only used his Inner Strength to fight Xiaang Wentian.
Soon.
Crash! Bang!
The two quickly entered a fever pitch of battle.
Halfway through the fight, Ding Ling realized the level of his current Inner Power and slightly incorporated some of the Breathing Technique’s Vigorous Qi, and with a detonating sound, Xiaang Wentian cried out in surprise as he was hit and flew several meters away.
He looked at Ding Ling, uncertain and suspicious:
"What kind of qi was that just now?!"
Xiaang Wentian could clearly sense the terror of that qi, akin to the Scythe of Death that could reap souls, more like the flood of the Celestial River that could overturn the heavens at any moment, surging and roaring, turbulent and rushing! One misstep, and it could snatch your soul away, leaving you dead on the spot!
A cold sweat broke out on him, finding it hard to believe.
He was one of the top-notch masters rare to find in the world.
Yet under this kind of qi, felt a sense of insignificance like a mantis trying to stop a cart or an ant shaking a tree.
How could this be possible?!
"It’s the Vigorous Qi of the Breathing Technique."
Ding Ling did not conceal it, as there were too many players, and some of them might understand the Breathing Technique:
"If this Breathing Technique achieves Mastery through Great Success, its Vigorous Qi will naturally blend with Inner Power, creating such an effect."
However.
This only applied to Ding Ling.
Ordinary players, even if they mastered the Breathing Technique, could never achieve what Ding Ling did.
Simply because Ding Ling had mastered four kinds of Breathing Techniques, with their Vigorous Qi combined, far surpassing any single Breathing Technique!
It crushed those who hadn’t achieved Mastery in the Breathing Technique.
"Remarkable."
Xiaang Wentian marveled:
"Although my Inner Power is greater than yours to some extent, in terms of overall cultivation, I am far behind you."
It was the truth.
Ding Ling’s current Inner Power was 280 points. He was infinitely close to a First-class Expert, only slightly behind Xiaang Wentian.
Ding Ling estimated Xiaang Wentian’s Inner Power to be 300 points.
As for the specifics.
Ding Ling still needed to explore further as he progressed.
But his Inner Power being infinitely close to a First-class Supreme Expert was a fact!
And because he had opened up the Ren and Du Meridians and cultivated the top-tier Inner Power Pure Yang True Skill, his combat power was not inferior to a First-class Supreme Expert!
If combined with the Breathing Technique’s Vigorous Qi.
Ding Ling could now crush a First-class Supreme Expert.
If Dongfang Bubai appeared,
Ding Ling now dared to contest with her!
As he progressed into First-class in Inner Power.
Ding Ling realized a fact.
"Earlier, Bai Wushuang’s Inner Power was refined and concealed. This must be an indication that her Inner Power cultivation reached the Transformation Realm. Previously, my Inner Power cultivation wasn’t high enough to determine the specifics. Now, I’m able to understand a bit."
Ding Ling thought of his previous encounter with Bai Wushuang, and felt secretly awed:
"Clearly, Bai Wushuang held back in our last encounter. She didn’t give it her all."
Ding Ling pondered:
"It seems Bai Wushuang merely wanted to assess the Void Shatterer’s strength. Unfortunately, I didn’t meet her expectations. But she seems to regard the Void Shatterer quite highly?
No, to be accurate.
She met the Void Shatterer for the first time and wanted to see my potential.
So she’s willing to give me some time. In a few months, we will battle again at Huashan Peak!"
After figuring it out.
Ding Ling became more convinced that Bai Wushuang was most probably Dongfang Bubai.
Otherwise, besides Dongfang Bubai, who else in this world could have such mastery?!
However, judging from Qu Feiyan’s descriptions, it seems that Dongfang Bubai is a tall and strong man, not the graceful and slender Bai Wushuang!
As for what exactly it is, it might not be known until a few months later.
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Ding Ling and Xiaang Wentian had a ’joyful conversation.’
After a battle.
Xiaang Wentian admired and respected Ding Ling even more, naturally treating Ding Ling with more caution and respect than before, rather than his previous casualness and impudence.
This is the transformation brought about by strength.
Without strength.
No matter where you go, you are the weak!
Lin Pingzhi watched and felt proud, his face glowing.
Qu Feiyan now had her heart entirely with Ding Ling, naturally hoping Ding Ling would do better, and she was happier than anyone when Ding Ling won.
After a while.
Xiaang Wentian, after feeling they’ve talked enough, started mentioning matters related to Ren Woxing, the former Sect Leader of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.
When this topic was brought up.
It naturally led to some criticisms of the traitors who betrayed Ren Woxing. Although Dongfang Bubai wasn’t mentioned by name, his words carried enough resentment to show his great discontent with Dongfang Bubai.
Otherwise.
He wouldn’t be so intent on rescuing Ren Woxing.
Qu Feiyan was shocked hearing this from the side, wanting to mention Ren Woxing’s fearsome nature, but seeing Xiaang Wentian present, she decided to hold back her anxiety, planning to find Ding Ling after Xiaang Wentian and Ding Ling parted to explain everything clearly.