Zhong Hui looked at Nanxiong City ahead, equally astounded.
She was previously a disciple of Guangling Academy, then transferred to Taikang Academy following Yan Chuan. Although she had entered the Mountain and Sea Realm before, she had never left the boundary of Wushan due to her lack of strength.
In the whole Guangling Academy, including Taikang Academy, those who could travel over a hundred li from the academy’s residence were rare, only limit-breaking level barely managed to walk through the Mountain and Sea Realm.
Why was Wang Zhengyi so fierce?
The fierceness lied in the fact that even before reaching limit-breaking, he single-handedly arrived at Danhu Royal City hundreds of li away, while other disciples of Guangling Academy, even if they were among the Guangling Ten Masters, were still lingering in that small area of Wushan!
Far inferior to Wang Zhengyi.
She was far behind the Guangling Ten Masters. She had never left Wushan before, even now, she couldn’t do it alone.
But this trip she wasn’t alone, rather with a group—
"You are unfamiliar with the place and the language barrier, make sure to stay close and don’t get separated." Jian Rong and Shao Yancong led Yu Jinpeng, Zhong Hui, Su Ye, Peng Quan, Jin Yutang, Huang Geng, and others towards Nanxiong City.
Everyone’s eyes were filled with curiosity.
"An alternate world!"
Yu Jinpeng and Jin Yutang, both from the Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall, were first-time witnesses of the vast world beyond Great Yan, discovering that deep within the Martial Arts Academy, secrets like the ’Star Gate’ and the ’Mountain and Sea Realm’ were hidden.
As for Su Ye, Peng Quan, and Huang Geng, although they were elites of Taikang Academy, just like Zhong Hui, they had only wandered within the residence upon entering the Mountain and Sea Realm, having never seen an alien city’s wonders.
At this moment, they too were amazed.
It wasn’t Jian Rong’s first visit.
But for Shao Yancong, it was. Watching the city, he smiled wryly, "Young people are dynamic indeed."
Who would have thought, Yan Chuan had just established the Hundred Flower Palace on Suanzao Mountain, and here he was, entering the Mountain and Sea Realm to settle in Nanxiong City.
Fortunately, Yan Chuan still remembered ’Cang Mountain Sword Discussion’, remembered ’Taikang Academy’, remembered Yu Jinpeng, Zhong Hui, Su Ye, and others. He specifically asked Jian Rong to have Shao Yancong transport them through the Star Gate of Guangling Academy to Nanxiong City for a reunion.
If not, Shao Yancong might have really thought that after breaking limits, Yan Chuan would lead a team or academy on his own, planning to conquer the nine major academies of Jian Province alone!
"Zhengyi has a pioneering spirit, restless at heart, and Palace Master Yan is young too, the two hit it off instantly, neither wanting to return."
Jian Rong shook her head with a smile, leading the group into the city.
As long as they didn’t speak, they blended in with the citizens of Nanxiong City, a melting pot of numerous tribes and people from waters and mountains. Their group was nothing out of the ordinary.
Jian Rong led the way, ears perked up, a habit cultivated from walking in the Mountain and Sea Realm, primarily to learn the language and gather information.
Listening for a while.
Jian Rong’s expression changed.
Shao Yancong, often at Taikang Academy, didn’t understand the language of the Six Great Royal Cities, but he noticed Jian Rong’s change in demeanor and quickly asked, "What happened?"
Jian Rong shook her head, indicating not to worry, "I just heard some martial artists discussing someone set up a tent outside Nanyue Lake to treat wounds and perform acupuncture expertly."
Then she paused for a moment.
Shao Yancong didn’t understand.
Zhong Hui, Yu Jinpeng, and others were puzzled as well.
Jian Rong paused again, her face looking odd, "They said that person’s medical skills are average, but the fee is very low. However, they have this strange habit of liking to point things out to others. Anyone who goes there for treatment, or just to rest and have a cup of tea, is often pointed out if they show any martial arts foundation. This habit annoys people, and within less than ten days, that person has treated many, but also provoked many, resulting in numerous conflicts and a bustling scene!"
Shao Yancong knew what Jian Rong meant halfway through, who else likes to point things out, just at Nanxiong City, just within these days, it’s most likely Yan Chuan!
Yu Jinpeng and Jin Yutang exchanged glances, their faces peculiar too, understanding their master’s character—
This is exactly something their master would do!
They couldn’t refute!
"He’s not someone who stays idle!"
Shao Yancong couldn’t help but laugh, then looked at Jian Rong, "Shall we take a look?"
Jian Rong decisively turned around, leading the group westward, heading directly for Nanyue Lake.
In the Divine Doctor Valley.
Small thatched huts, a courtyard filled with martial artists, the atmosphere lively.
A voice rang clear, echoing through the valley—
"Years ago, there was a tribe called ’Sun,’ and in their tribe, a ’Fire Dragon Dance’ was performed during ceremonies, known by all, young and old. It is said that Brother Zang’s ’Fire Dragon Fist’ evolved from this ’Fire Dragon Dance’, retaining characteristics of elevated, lively, and steady postures. Based on ’Willow Leaf Palm’ and using ’Wind Eye Fist’ as an axis, the style primarily on the ’Hidden Mechanism Stance’ of feigned strength but real stability, emphasizing leverage in combat, nimble and flexible, using softness to overcome rigidity. Named ’Fire Dragon,’ its essence lies in the word ’lively!’"
"High applications use raised hands, mid ones use breaking hand, unilateral uses rolling hand, and for injuries arrow hand is used!"
"In ’Fire Dragon Fist,’ the body often tilts sideways, with elbow and arm rolling, fist and palm combined, alternating between palm and fingers. It demands utilizing momentum, attacking while defending, cleverly striking, acupoint manipulation, and bone breaking."
"The move starts with footsteps first, hands second, and body as tertiary!"
"Pay attention, this ’Fire Dragon Fist’ emphasizes movement like the waves, changing like dragon shapes, inhaling and exhaling, shifts and sidesteps, moving swiftly."
"Observe Master Zang, his fist form is stable and precise, quick to change, steps first, using oblique paths, circling snake movement, twisting waist and turning hips, skillfully striking force, leveraging momentum, softening rigidity, attacking with defense, defensive posture, combining palm and fingers, alternating punch and elbow."
"No wonder they call him the ’Fire Refining Golden Pill’ expert in Nanxiong City! His ’Fire Dragon Fist’ is so refined and profound, even in King City, he could easily attain a Centurion rank among the ’Green-maned Riders’!"
Outside Divine Doctor Valley.
Shao Yancong and others didn’t understand the words, but caught onto the continuous prattling and familiar voice of Yan Chuan inside.
Jian Rong listened clearly, "Who else could it be then?"
She glanced at the wooden sign standing outside the valley—
"Divine Doctor Valley?"
Couldn’t help but find it amusing.
It goes without saying, the valley probably had no name before. It was only named after Yan Chuan came here to diagnose and cure people.
But Yan Chuan wasn’t merely treating illnesses here. His ’love for teaching’ habits from Guangling City was brought to Taikang City, from Taikang City to Suanzao Mountain, and now to the Mountain and Sea Realm, to Nanxiong City!
He pointed out things not only to martial artists from Guangling and Taikang.
He is actually starting to instruct alien boxing masters from the Mountain and Sea Realm!
"Elder Jian, when did you all arrive?"
Jian Rong and the group were listening outside the valley when suddenly a voice came from behind.
Turning around, Jian Rong saw Wang Zhengyi and Huo Zhen, confirming it was undoubtedly Yan Chuan inside. She smiled, "I brought Brother Shao and company just into Nanxiong City and heard someone opened a hall for medical practice here at ’Nanyue Lake’, calling himself the ’Divine Doctor Valley Master’, fond of instructing martial artists. We guessed it might be Palace Master Yan, came to check, and indeed it is!"
Huo Zhen laughed heartily upon hearing, "It is still Elder Jian who understands him well."
Actually, he didn’t expect it earlier neither, that after arriving at Nanxiong City, Yan Chuan didn’t hunt alien beasts at ’Nanyue Lake’ or ’Fengbo Ridge’, nor did he look for a living in the city but instead opened a medical clinic here, treating and fighting simultaneously, which left Huo Zhen astounded.
Everyone, chatting and laughing, entered the valley.
Inside, it was quite populated, around twenty people, either injured or seeking rest, or simply joining for the fun of it.
Yan Chuan dodged and maneuvered, actively engaged with a brawny man in his forties or fifties.
Back and forth, intensely fierce!
Yan Chuan was sparring while instructing, explaining in the official language of the Six Great Royal Cities, with a strong accent from Danhu Royal City, mixed with parts of Guangling accent, along with the local Nanxiong accent. Jian Rong, Wang Zhengyi, and the others noted nothing odd, but it sounded awkward to ’Zang Qi’, growing more frustrating and aggressive by the moment, using more and more force in combat.
The ’Fire Dragon Fist’ with its delicate strikes and comprehensive defense, rounded and sleek, advancing and retreating swiftly, is in no way inferior to the Eighteen Widespread Boxing Techniques of Guangling Academy.
But against Yan Chuan, it still fell short.
"Close, roll, lift, pull, lift, break, carve, destroy, block, seize!"
"Everyone, note Master Zang’s hand techniques; these are just the basics. Overlaid atop are ’punches’ and ’elbows’—"
"Straight Instinct Punch, Meridian Hammer, Yin Yang Punch!"
"Smash Elbow, Rigid Overcoming Elbow, Chicken Beak Elbow, Counter Shoulder Elbow, Hang Bump Elbow, Shield Elbow!"
"This is ’Ai Pan’ with a hundred and eight forms, the ’land of boxing’, watch Master Zang’s footwork, forms, continuously shifting in bounded spaces, leveraging ’Circling Snake Movement, twisting waist, and turning hips’ to strike, it aims to contest me in confined skill."
"This ’Meridian Hammer’ is strong!"
"Master Zang, put in the effort!"
Being pointed out, pressured by Yan Chuan, Zang Qi had no choice but to fully showcase all the mysteries of ’Fire Dragon Fist’, unable to hold back the slightest—
Ai Pan one hundred and eight!
Walking plate seventy-two!
Squatting pole thirty-six!
Four-level sixty-six!
The more he revealed, the more Yan Chuan observed, and the more he imparted, making Zang Qi more frustrated with each piece of advice.
This was a hot-tempered old brother, yet Yan Chuan didn’t care about his mood—
[Your ’Xingyi Boxing’ has improved, skill level +2]
[Your ’Xingyi Boxing’ has improved, skill level +3]
[Your ’Fire Dragon Fist’ has improved, Third Realm: Entering the Hall → Fourth Realm Slightly Accomplished]
[Task Two: Inspiration +2]
[Task Three: Inspiration +5]
[Task Four: Inspiration +44]
Yan Chuan gained immensely, feeling quite pleased!