I took a deep breath and raised my guard. It seemed that Luo Tao's skills were far stronger than I had imagined.
This Crouching Tiger Palm was a Shaolin secret technique. Even among the high-level martial arts, it was one of the best. Because of the Yi Jinjing, I had a certain understanding of it, but I didn't expect to encounter it myself.
Moreover, a Qi-Jin martial artist wouldn't be able to practice the Crouching Tiger Palm. Originally, a Qi-Jin martial artist relied on strength to win. Moreover, the Crouching Tiger Palm's ingenious way of channeling strength allowed him to borrow strength.
It could be said that the Crouching Tiger Palm brought out all of Luo Tao's skills!
At this critical moment, I could only react accordingly. I stamped my feet and jumped more than a meter high.
"Fire Dragon Fist!"
I shouted and my aura surged. This [Fire Dragon Fist] was also one of the fist techniques of the [Dragon Fist]. Even though I hadn't grasped the essence of it in such a short amount of time, with the foundation of [Bajiquan], I was able to display it with the proper form.
On the center of my fist, a ball of fiery red inner strength condensed. It was actually a fire dragon. Although it wasn't that eye-catching, it had already taken shape.
"Inner strength materialization!"
Those people couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air. Even Luo Tao, a fifth-grade grandmaster, couldn't do this. Moreover, it didn't look like I was struggling. At this moment, they were already convinced.
Many people secretly rejoiced. Just now, Senior Brother Luo had said that the weakest person here could easily trample on me. Although they were eager to fight, fortunately, they didn't rush up to the stage. Otherwise, it would be easier to get up and get off the stage.
"This should be the Emei Sect's unique ultimate technique. Even though there have been very few people using it in recent years, there was a peerless elite who used the Fire Dragon Fist in the Sword Among Us Tournament of Sword Arts four years ago, and he managed to get fifth place.
"Oh my god, how many high-level martial arts does this kid have?"
"Hey, don't forget that he was the genius who ranked first on the provincial list in Nan Yun Province. If he didn't have some ability, how could he have gotten to this position?" At this moment, He Gang reminded them.
"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by that? Are you trying to boost others' morale and diminish your own?
Right now, it's still unknown who will emerge victorious. "
"That's right. Once Senior Brother Luo wins, if you continue to lick Zhuang Feng's boots, wouldn't you be making trouble for yourself?"
He Gang pursed his lips and didn't say anything. Although he respected Luo Yunyang a lot, he had a feeling that Luo Yunyang would be the one to suffer today. Moreover, he didn't have any real status in the Martial Arts Club.
Compared to Senior Brother Luo's domineering aura, he liked my easygoing personality more. Especially the way I handled things without batting an eyelid. I was much better than those people who purposely created an atmosphere and then made a dazzling entrance.
As expected, even though I soared into the sky, those palm energies still followed me. It was just that their speed was slightly slower.
Luo Tao straightened his body and countered my punches. One fist and one palm, we clashed continuously.
I had to admit that as a Shaolin martial arts, ferociousness was a major characteristic. However, this set of Crouching Tiger Palm's moves were simple, but its explosive power was shocking. Moreover, it wasn't hard to see that Luo Tao had been training for many years. His foundation was very stable.
Although my Fire Dragon Fist wasn't bad, there was a big gap between my proficiency. For a moment, I gradually fell into a disadvantageous position. One attack after another baptized my arms. If it wasn't for my strong physique, I would have been smashed into minced meat.
"Hmph, what do you think? Didn't I say that this kid would only be a flash in the pan?"
"Aiya, it's better to be low-key. Looking at his age, he should be around twenty years old. If he could concentrate for a few years, it wouldn't be difficult for him to enter the top twenty of the provincial list. It's a pity that he only has a little ability, yet he wants to challenge Senior Brother Luo, who has been famous for a long time. Isn't that just asking to be humiliated?"
"But to be honest, I'm still a little surprised. He was able to force Senior Brother Luo to use Crouching Tiger Palm. His own ability is worthy of recognition."
Hearing these sarcastic voices, He Gang's expression didn't look good. He secretly sighed. Sure enough, the top sixteen of the provincial list was far from what a martial artist from Nan Yun Province could challenge. Although the national list only showed the top twenty, according to the judgment of the provincial list, Luo Tao was at least in the top forty of the national list. In the field of martial arts, Nan Yun Province was considered weak. I'm afraid that the first place in Nan Yun Province would only be in the top forty or fifty of the provincial list.
For those martial artists who were constantly breaking through and courageously pursued, they were naturally willing to develop in the holy land of martial arts. As the saying goes, it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
"Hmph, stinking brat, you want to join our Guo Wei Martial Arts Dojo with your little ability? You're overestimating yourself!"
After Luo Tao gained the upper hand, he couldn't help but mock me. Seeing my dignified face, he became even more proud. "Hmph, you brat. You came from a barren land, yet you want to make a name for yourself in Beijing? I can only tell you that you're too young. You'd better go back to Nan Yun Province. It suits you there!"
Although Luo Tao said that, he was actually a little guilty. He was able to get to where he was today step by step because of years of hard work. In fact, he had secretly heard about Grandmaster Chen going to Nan Yun Province. It seemed that it only took me half a year to grow to my current level. Just imagine, if Grandmaster Chen personally taught me, I'm afraid it wouldn't even take a year and a half to leave a deep impression in Beijing.
Therefore, before I could completely rise, Luo Tao used this kind of strong method to make me retreat. That way, he would have one less competitor.
However, Luo Tao didn't notice that I was in high spirits. My whole body was in a state of full concentration. It was a wonderful feeling.
There was no doubt that practicing martial arts was a boring thing. If you could really treat martial arts as your own hobby, instead of completing tasks mechanically, you could get twice the result with half the effort.
As for me, I found this state. The astral energy in my body instantly ignited and surged to the center of my fist. The fire dragon became even more distinct. It was completely baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. Moreover, it emitted a scorching aura, as if the air was filled with the smell of burning.
"Hmph."
It was obvious that the destructive power of the Fire Dragon Fist, which had been reinforced by the Astral Energy, had reached a whole new level. In the blink of an eye, it broke through Luo Tao's defense. He let out a muffled groan and grimaced in pain. A dark red mark appeared on his palm and continued to spread, eroding his internal organs.
"This, this is earth energy!?"
Those with sharp eyes quickly recognized that the surface of the fire dragon was covered with a layer of dark red aura, and it transmitted an incomparably pure power.