Ling Tengyun's self-aggrandizing words made Wu Tian find it somewhat amusing, so he said, "The top disciple of the Divine Doctor Sect? You?"
"If that's the case, then I'll ask you in return."
"Explain to me, since you believe your talent is extraordinary, why do you still use this combined needle technique?"
"If you were truly skilled, then logically, shouldn't you have been able to defeat Yegami Yuriko on your own?"
As he spoke, he specifically glanced at Yegami Yuriko.
However, Yegami Yuriko showed no reaction, remaining frighteningly silent.
Upon hearing Wu Tian's words, Ling Tengyun couldn't help but pause slightly.
Then, in a fit of anger, he retorted, "What business is it of yours? Stop blabbering so much. If you want to compete, then hurry up and compete!"
"In any case, in the face of my combined needle technique, you'll be completely defenseless!"
"Is that so?" Wu Tian smiled and said, "Since it's a combined needle technique, then the competition should be about defense, right?"
"I have no problem with that, but I'd like to ask you, are you planning to be the defender or the attacker?"
Ling Tengyun stated, "Our Ling family's Aerial Needle Technique can advance to attack and retreat to defend. Whether it's offense or defense, it's all the same!"
"So you don't need to pretend to be able to handle any situation."
"This time, I'll let you choose. It doesn't matter to me which role you take!"
"Is that so? Then that's quite impressive." Wu Tian smiled and continued, "In that case, I'll take on the role of the attacker, so you can start needling now."
Ling Tengyun had no objections to this. After the organizing committee members had set up the necessary props, he stepped forward and began his needling.
His needling style leaned towards the steady type, so his speed was very slow. Each needle insertion was precise and deliberate, ensuring the correct degree of insertion before proceeding to the next step.
This needling method was considered old-fashioned, but it was normal for him.
After all, the Ling family had been a medical family for hundreds of years, so a slightly rigid style was not surprising.
After over an hour of needling, Ling Tengyun finally presented the entire needle technique.
As he inserted the last silver needle into the wooden dummy, the dummy itself emitted a strong green light!
Witnessing this, the contestants were stunned!
After all, this was a wooden dummy!
What is a wooden dummy? A wooden dummy is an inanimate object!
Yet, Ling Tengyun's needle technique could elicit such a strong reaction from the wooden dummy. How powerful must his needle force be to achieve such an incredible feat!
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, the green light gradually took shape, forming a set of light armor that covered the wooden dummy.
Ling Tengyun said with immense pride, "See? This is the power of the combined needle technique!"
"Now the wooden dummy is protected by the needle force, impenetrable!"
"I refuse to believe that any needle technique you possess today can break through this!"
Wu Tian examined the wooden dummy and nodded, saying, "It seems I truly underestimated you. I didn't expect you to be able to fuse the combined needle technique to this extent."
"I can feel the strong needle force here. This level of defense does seem troublesome."
Wu Tian said this without any hint of mockery, genuinely believing the technique was indeed very powerful.
In terms of needle force alone, this technique was stronger than the Heaven-Opening Needle Technique he had used previously.
This Ling Tengyun indeed had some skills.
Upon hearing Wu Tian's words, Ling Tengyun proudly declared, "What did you expect? This is a technique I painstakingly fused!"
"Do you really think you're the strongest in our China team? What a joke!"
"I was merely letting you have the spotlight earlier. If you truly believe you're that powerful, then I can only tell you that you're being too naive!"
Looking at Ling Tengyun's arrogant demeanor, Wu Tian chuckled and shook his head, saying, "I only praised you a couple of times, you don't need to get so carried away, do you?"
"What's wrong? Are you that desperate for my approval that you get so happy with just a few words of praise?"
Ling Tengyun immediately became angry again, saying, "What nonsense are you spouting!"
"Do I need your approval? You really think too highly of yourself!"
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You're scared now, aren't you? You know you can't break my technique, so you're trying to win with your mouth?"
"I'm telling you, this is a Chinese medicine competition!"
"If you truly have the ability, then prove yourself with your medical skills!"
"Otherwise, no matter how much you say, it will be useless!"
Wu Tian scratched his ear and said, "Talking? It seems like you're the one who's been doing most of the talking."
"I merely expressed a couple of observations, and you went on a long rant. It seems your self-esteem is quite easily affected."
He continued, "I admit, your combined needle technique is indeed very strong, but so what?"
"Take another good look, is your defense really as formidable as you claim?"
Ling Tengyun replied without even looking, "Do I need to say? My defense is the strongest in the world! No needle technique can break it!"
"Even if someone from the Divine Doctor Sect came today, it would be of no use!"
Wu Tian said, "Stop mentioning the Divine Doctor Sect. With your level, it's unlikely they'd even need to intervene."
"I recall telling you, a technique fused within a week is highly likely to have flaws."
"And your combined needle technique only appears strong, but haven't you noticed such an obvious flaw?"
"What did you say?!" Ling Tengyun refused to believe Wu Tian's claim.
This combined needle technique was something he had fused over seven days and nights, even video-calling for advice from the top Saint Hands in his family!
It could be said that this was the crystallization of the wisdom of their entire Ling family!
Could such a finished product possibly have any flaws?
This was simply impossible!
If such a powerful technique had flaws, it would be utterly absurd!
He angrily retorted, "Stop spreading rumors. If there are indeed flaws, then point them out to me!"
"My entire body is armored. Tell me, where are the flaws!"
Wu Tian smiled faintly and said, "I've already said this, the flaw is in the most conspicuous position."
"You've indeed armed the wooden dummy to the teeth, but haven't you noticed that something seems to be missing from the wooden dummy's eyes?"