"Hmph!"
"Ha!"
Every move Da Xiong made was accompanied by a gust of wind from his fists, his voice echoing across the training grounds.
Many had already finished their training and were resting.
Hearing the commotion from Da Xiong's side, they all curiously gathered to see what was happening!
As Da Xiong sparred, he recalled the key points taught to him by Zhou Yu.
He felt increasingly at ease and proficient!
More and more people gathered around, forming layers upon layers.
New students who were originally training intently, seeing so many people gathered here, couldn't help but also converge to watch!
When they saw Da Xiong merely punching the air, many began to whisper amongst themselves.
"These punches lack power; it's just showmanship."
One of the new students said with disdain.
He had some background in physical arts from his family and had some research on the force of a punch.
Judging by Da Xiong's punches, even though they carried a gust of wind, the force was probably not significant.
It was just an impressive display!
A punch must be swift and fierce to overcome skill with power!
Another new student retorted, "How is that possible? Listen to the sound. These punches are using the technique of 'using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds.' They only appear soft and weak, but the force is substantial!"
Being refuted, the first student to speak felt his pride wounded.
He immediately raised his voice and said, "What do you know? If you're talking about other moves that can 'use four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds,' fine, but this is a straightforward punch with absolutely no such technique involved!"
"If you don't believe me, have him punch the wooden post next to him. I guarantee it won't even be scratched!"
The two began to argue heatedly in the crowd!
But Da Xiong was focused on his training, sweating profusely, and didn't even notice that so many people had unknowingly gathered around him.
He continued to practice diligently!
However, Zhou Yu heard them.
Zhou Yu cast a subtle glance at the two, then raised his hand and clapped a few times.
"Da Xiong, stop for a moment!"
Upon hearing this, Da Xiong immediately ceased his movements and stood at attention.
When he looked up, he was almost startled!
When had so many people gathered around?
"Come, you've finished your set. Let's try hitting the wooden posts first," Zhou Yu said with a smile.
Da Xiong had actually practiced hitting wooden posts in private and knew his current strength.
Therefore, he nodded with full confidence.
Beside the two of them stood a row of wooden posts.
Da Xiong slowly took a breath and raised his fist.
To the onlookers, Da Xiong's fist, carrying a gust of wind, struck the wooden post with a soft impact.
The wooden post didn't even sway…
"Hahaha, I told you! These punches are soft and weak, they can't even move a wooden post!" The first student who had doubted him burst into laughter, looking triumphantly at the others around him.
Hadn't they argued with him earlier?
Now their faces were red!
However, no one in the crowd paid any attention to this new student.
Because everyone's gaze was fixed on the wooden post behind where Da Xiong had struck.
A chill ran down the new student's spine.
He looked up.
*Crack—*
He saw that, out of the row of wooden posts, all but the one Da Xiong had hit had neatly exploded!
The new student's mouth fell open, and he was momentarily speechless!
"Is this… the long-lost 'Breaking the Mountain with a Single Blow'?" someone exclaimed in surprise.
He had only seen similar accounts in ancient family texts.
But he had never witnessed anyone actually use it in reality!
It was said that 'Breaking the Mountain with a Single Blow' had been lost for a long time!
Zhou Yu turned and gave the person an appreciative glance. 'Not bad, someone who recognizes it!'
Hearing this person's shout, the others also suddenly understood.
No wonder Da Xiong's punch didn't affect the wooden post he hit, but all the ones behind it exploded.
If this were to hit a person…
Just as everyone was shocked,
Zhou Yu walked slowly, inspecting each exploded wooden post.
Then, he stopped at the last wooden post, shook his head in disappointment.
"Not good, still not enough mastery."
This statement caused another uproar in the crowd.
Remember, Da Xiong hadn't just destroyed one wooden post, but an entire row!
And Zhou Yu still said it wasn't mastered?
Then how difficult must it be to reach what Zhou Yu considered acceptable?
"You're bragging, and this isn't enough mastery? Don't mislead people!" someone said indignantly.
Zhou Yu glanced at him but didn't speak. Instead, he looked at Da Xiong.
Da Xiong also looked at the last wooden post, his face turning red, and he scratched his head sheepishly, "Divine Doctor Zhou is right. This wooden post is still two inches short!"
Everyone looked closely.
Indeed, the other wooden posts had cracked from the top.
But the last one had only cracked halfway, and the rest had fallen to the ground from being unable to withstand the residual force!
Seeing that Da Xiong had also identified the flaw, Zhou Yu nodded and instructed, "I've taught you before that at the moment you punch, you shouldn't just focus your internal energy on your fist, but also sense the surrounding fluctuations."
"Try it again."
This technique, 'Breaking the Mountain with a Single Blow,' wasn't just about the depth of internal energy.
It was about utilizing surrounding energy!
Da Xiong nodded solemnly and immediately targeted the next row of wooden posts.
This time, he didn't rush to punch.
Instead, he closed his eyes first, appearing like an old monk in deep meditation, silent and still.
If it weren't for the faint rise and fall of his chest, others might have thought Da Xiong had already attained nirvana.
After an unknown period of time.
Da Xiong suddenly opened his eyes.
Then he quickly unleashed a punch!
*Crackling—*
The sound of wooden posts breaking.
This time, all the wooden posts except the one Da Xiong had struck were shattered into pieces!
Not only was the last wooden post perfect,
but even the tree behind the wooden posts, as thick as a grown man's waist, was split in half from the middle…
*Hiss—*
The crowd gasped, almost stunned into silence by this sight.
Many twitched their mouths in astonishment and exclaimed.
"My heavens, this power…"
Da Xiong ignored their surprised expressions and calmly walked over to the large tree, observed it for a moment.
Then, he turned to Zhou Yu with a joyous expression, "Divine Doctor Zhou, I did it!"
Zhou Yu really wanted to tell Da Xiong that he had achieved it with his first punch when practicing 'Breaking the Mountain with a Single Blow.'
But Da Xiong had taken four days!
However, seeing Da Xiong so happy, Zhou Yu didn't want to dampen his confidence.
So he nodded slightly in approval, "Good. It seems I can teach you the second move today."
Da Xiong was overjoyed.
He couldn't wait to pick Zhou Yu up and spin him around!
Meanwhile, the surrounding crowd cast envious glances at Da Xiong.
What kind of incredible luck had Da Xiong stumbled upon to learn such a lost martial art?
Originally, everyone had thought Zhou Yu was just a charlatan with no background.
But now, everyone regretted not having built a good relationship with Zhou Yu back then!