14 Chapter 14.
E/N : This one is a long chapter approx 2.5k+ word. So Enjoy.
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As Wang Feng walked outside the village, he encountered Su Yuntao also on his way to the meeting place.
"You are on time?" Wang Feng greeted him with a smile.
Brother Tao's demeanor remained composed and dignified and had not much changed from three months ago. Observing Wang Feng's improved physique, Su Yuntao nodded slightly and spoke calmly, "I see, you've grown stronger in these three months, kid. Do you have more stories to share? If so, I'll give you more time and might take action later."
In Su Yuntao's eyes, a six-year-old child challenging him to a fight seemed ludicrous. He believed this young boy had no understanding of what a true soul master was. Nevertheless, the allure of the story intrigued Su Yuntao enough to entertain the child's request.
"Just remember, I'll show you the true power of my soul once we fight." Su Yuntao said confidently, relishing the imposing words he had in mind.
Wang Feng responded with a surprised look, "If you defeat me or if it ends in a draw, then there will be more stories for me to give to you. Otherwise, there will be none. So, let's not waste time."
Su Yuntao nonchalantly placed his hands behind his back and replied, "Very well, I have limited time. Let's begin."
He walked away from the village toward the clearing a little distance far and Wang Feng followed suit, knowing that they couldn't fight near the village entrance.
After a short while, they arrived at the clearing. Su Yuntao inquired, "Do you need to use weapons?"
Wang Feng smiled and declined, "No need."
"Alright, let's begin then. You can make the first move," Su Yuntao declared proudly.
Wang Feng dashed towards Su Yuntao at incredible speed and reached him in the blink of an eye.
Su Yuntao was caught off guard by the kid's agility, not expecting him to be this fast just after three months of training.
In a split second, Wang Feng closed the distance between them, paused momentarily, seemingly gathering strength and then unleashed a lightning-fast punch towards Su Yuntao's lower abdomen.
The blow was deceptively quick.
Su Yuntao, not taking the child's punch seriously, didn't attempt to resist. After all, how much force could a six-year-old can muster against him, Su Yuntao, a 26th level Soul Grandmaster?
However, in the next instant, his face turned pale as he felt a powerful impact.
His body contorted into a U shape under the force of the punch and his eyes bulged in shock and surprise. The pain in his abdomen was intense, akin to being struck by a 1000 kilo hammer or maybe he's exaggerating a lil bit.
He couldn't believe what had just happened.
With a loud thud, Su Yuntao was sent flying few meters away from the impact. He managed to regain control midfall, preventing an embarrassing fall but he couldn't help but spit out water and saliva in his mouth due to the overwhelming pain.
Staring at Wang Feng, Su Yuntao was bewildered.
'How is he so strong and fast!' He couldn't fathom how a six-year-old child could unleash such power.
"Is this the power of someone born with innately full of soul power?" Su Yuntao was awestruck, realizing he had encountered a rare prodigy with innate soul power and extraordinary physical prowess.
"I underestimated you, kid." Su Yuntao admitted, taking a deep breath. The punch had caught him off guard as he had relied only on his physical fitness to endure the blow. He hadn't even used his soul power to defend, that's why the impact left him reeling from pain.
"I encountered a rare talent with innately full of soul power and exceptional physical strength, yet I underestimated him." Su Yuntao sighed in self loathing, both shocked and impressed at the kid.
He felt both humbled and exhilarated by this unexpected turn of events. The encounter had ignited his curiosity and he was eager to learn more about Wang Feng's capabilities.
"Come again!"
Su Yuntao's eyes flashed with determination. After witnessing the little devil's strength and resilience, he no longer held any contempt toward him.
Su Yuntao used his soul power, executing a swift kick towards Wang Feng. The kick carried an intense force and generated a whistling sound as it approached Wang Feng.
Despite the speed and power of the kick, Wang Feng didn't dodge. Instead, he formed a palm to block the attack.
Realizing he might have used too much power, Su Yuntao felt a moment of regret. However, before he could react, Wang Feng grabbed his foot and utilized the force from his kick in some kind of way to throw him around with incredible strength.
The surprise move left Su Yuntao spinning in the air for several hundred degrees before he finally regained control and landed on a branch, balancing himself. Astonished, he questioned, "What was that move just now?!"
'What's happening? Why am I getting manhandled by a little brat?'
His power seemed to have been neutralized and he was effortlessly thrown off balance by Wang Feng's superior strength.
Unbeknownst to them, two figures, one big and one small, observed the battle from the shadows. It was Tang Hao and Tang San.
Tang Hao narrowed his eyes and spoke in a hushed voice, "Little San, did you teach Xiao Feng my hammering technique?"
As one of the top powerhouses on the continent, Tang Hao recognized the technique employed by Wang Feng earlier—it was the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer method. However, he noticed some differences in Wang Feng's execution compared to his own.
Tang San shook his head and explained that he had witnessed Wang Feng playing with iron more than two months ago, recalling how Wang Feng self-studied and learned the technique on his own.
Tang Hao was surprised by this revelation. "This Feng boy..."
He looked at Wang Feng, finding it hard to fathom how a child without any prior knowledge of the technique could create his own version of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer method and apply it seamlessly in combat.
Intrigued, Tang Hao contemplated whether Wang Feng might be a lost disciple of the Clear Sky Clan. However, witnessing Wang Feng's growth first hand and hearing Tang San's account, Tang Hao had no choice but to believe the incredible feat before him.
"This Xiao Feng is a true genius," Tang Hao conceded with a shake of his head.
Tang San also nodded in agreement. Feng'ge indeed possessed a level of cleverness and vision that exceeded what one would expect from a six-year-old.
Tang San couldn't help but wonder if Feng'ge was like him, a transmigrater from another world. However, the memory of Feng'ge's lazy demeanor over the past few years made him doubt this possibility. Perhaps Feng'ge was simply a peerless genius born here in Douluo Continent.
"Dad, do you think brother Feng can defeat Master Su?"
Tang San curiously asked. He had considered that the hidden weapon he had created secretly, might give him an edge and help him win against Su Yuntao but soon realized that Su Yuntao could easily defeat him without even using his martial soul.
Nevertheless, he understood that it was because of the difference in their abilities were very vast.
Tang Hao shook his head gently, explaining that Su Yuntao's power, once he possesses his martial soul, would become overwhelmingly superior. Wang Feng's current strength, without a soul ring, wouldn't match up to Su Yuntao's enhanced state no matter what.
Despite this, Tang Hao admired Wang Feng's remarkable skills at such a young age.
Su Yuntao continued his attacks but Wang Feng skillfully employed the skills he had learnt, countering each move effectively.
"Boy, you are amazing! Your innate soul power truly is worthy for you!" Su Yuntao exclaimed after another failed attack.
In response, Su Yuntao unleashed his soul rings, summoning a terrifying giant wolf phantom behind him. With the possession of his lone wolf soul, Su Yuntao's strength surged and he attacked Wang Feng again, this time at almost phantom-like speed.
Wang Feng was kicked several meters away, feeling the impact on his hand. He noted that Su Yuntao's strength had indeed increased significantly with the soul possession.
Nevertheless, Wang Feng refused to give up. He took off his iron protective gear, shedding nearly two hundred kilos of steel from his body. The ground shook as the heavy protective gear hit the ground and Wang Feng's smaller, more agile figure emerged.
Su Yuntao, Tang Hao and Tang San were left amazed, witnessing the astounding scene.
A resounding thud echoed on the ground as the iron tool collided with the ground, emitting a shower of tiny sparks. The three of them stood there, utterly dumbfounded by what they saw.
"These iron protective gears must weigh at least one or two hundred kilos, right?" Tang San observed Brother Feng, who had appeared somewhat leaner and thinner.
Having spent the last three months hammering iron, Tang San could easily estimate the approximate weight of the iron protective gears. It seemed like Feng Ge had gained some weight during this period, which surprised him.
To everyone's surprise, Wang Feng was carrying such a heavy iron protective gear. Was he really wearing these nearly two hundred kilos while fighting a 26th-level great spirit master? And he actually forced master Su Yuntao to use his martial soul?
Tang San couldn't help but be astonished by the revelation.
"This kid, he secretly took away raw iron piece by piece from the house to build a pair of iron protective gear for himself." Tang Hao thought, rubbing his head slightly.
Tang Hao was concerned about the implications of this. A young boy like Wang Feng, wearing protective gear at least several times heavier than him, would it be safe for his body?
The thought troubled Tang Hao as any strenuous exercise could have its side effects on the body and Xiao Feng intense training might take a toll on his little body.
Meanwhile, Wang Feng's mind was preoccupied with the idea of repairing the damage caused by his rigorous training with the Meteoric Tears restorative energy. He knew that without it, he wouldn't dare to take on such a challenge and be this reckless in his training.
Su Yuntao, with an ugly expression, was perplexed by Wang Feng's incredible abilities. The protective gear weighed at least two hundred kilos and he had seen Wang Feng carry it effortlessly while fighting with him. It was hard to believe that this was just a six-year-old child. The protective gear was at least two or three times heavier than him, yet he handled it like a kid's toy.
Unaware of Su Yuntao's thoughts, Wang Feng exhaled and gracefully jumped two times in his place. The two hundred kilograms of iron had become familiar to him during the past two months and he had adapted to the weight completely. Taking it off now felt like the world had become very light and airy.
"In the future, I'll increase the weight gradually. This feeling will only get better and better!" Wang Feng decided like a true masochist.
Without a word, Su Yuntao transformed into an afterimage and charged towards Wang Feng, creating a howling wind that could tear through leaves. However, Wang Feng was prepared this time. With a slight tap of his toe, he sidestepped Su Yuntao's attack. Though he didn't achieve bullet-time with extreme speed, he could still perceive Su Yuntao's trajectory very clearly.
"Take this – Konoha Senpu (Leaf whirlwind)!" Wang Feng shouted as he kicked out Su Yuntao's body. His speed was on par with Su Yuntao's at this moment.
But when the kick landed on Su Yuntao's body, his lone wolf spirit appeared, emitting a faint purple light. Su Yuntao calmly declared,
"First Soul Skill, Lone Wolf Shield!"
The purple light formed a barrier on his back.
Boom!
Wang Feng's kick hit the blue light, creating water-like ripples. The attack did not do any damage and instead, Wang Feng felt a dull pain in his foot.
"Ouch! That stung! " He couldn't help but wonder, "Is this the power of a soul skill?"
In the original work of Douluo Dalu, Su Yuntao's soul skills were not explained, leaving Wang Feng unaware of them. However, at this moment, brother Tao, who was merely a tool man in the original book, seemed to truly possess some impressive soul skill!
"It seems that once the soul ability is released, it becomes extraordinary effective than normally just possessing the martial soul. It feels like a layer of steel had been attached to brother Tao's back."
Wang Feng thought to himself.
Following Su Yuntao's command.
"Second Soul skills, Wolf's Dash!"
A faint lone wolf howl echoed as Su Yuntao's movements became more flexible as a faint white thin hair like energy emerged. In an instant, his speed increased dramatically, catching Wang Feng slightly off guard as he appeared behind him almost instantly.
"Xiao Feng is going to lose."
Tang Hao commented.
"His physical fitness is impressive and he can match Su Yuntao even without having martial soul possession. But soul skills are more than just simple moves, they can enhance a soul master's strength fundamentally several times over. Despite Su Yuntao's average soul skill abilities, Wang Feng won't be able to withstand them."
Tang San agreed with his father's analysis, acknowledging the strength displayed by Wang Feng. He even thought that if he were in Wang Feng's shoes, Su Yuntao could have easily defeated him without even needing to possess his martial soul and this realization struck him deeply.
'I as someone who is living a second life and with Tang Clan's inheritance can't even match Feng'ge in capabilities? No, I ned to work harder and reach atleast or surpass brother Feng!'
Wang Feng didn't know he had lighted up Tang San's spirit and continued fighting against Su Yunato.
He knew he had to test his opponent's strength, so he released a faint golden lotus that quietly enveloped his body.
"Let me test it." he said, realizing that Su Yuntao's power surpassed his expectations. He knew he had to be prepared for Su Yuntao's soul skills.
He released the golden energy toward brother Tao as it entered his body, Wang Feng swiftly withdrew the golden lotus after that. Suddenly, Su Yuntao's kick, carrying a lingering wind, stopped only a few inches away from Wang Feng.
Stopped!
Su Yuntao unexpectedly halted in his tracks, leaving both of them astonished by the outcome of the encounter.
Immediately after, Su Yuntao's face flushed red and his lone wolf martial soul once again suddenly manifested behind him, its entire body coated in a faint golden light.
"Ah~~" Su Yuntao moaned, seemingly unable to contain himself. His voice almost sounded as if he was about to bust himself out.
"???" Tang Hao and Tang San were puzzled by the unexpected turn of events.
Su Yuntao felt like his whole body was exploding, unable to comprehend what was happening. Then, a refined aura enveloped him, leaving both Tang Hao and Tang San surprised.
"Did he break through?"
Tang Hao exclaimed, rising to his feet in astonishment. "His soul power seems to have risen by one level. But how could this happen now? It's quite peculiar..."
Tang Hao observed Su Yuntao closely, sensing something unusual. The young man was on the ground and was trembling with excitement.
"Could it be some hidden trait or disadvantage of this lone wolf martial soul?"
Tang Hao wondered, finding the situation strange. He knew that when the soul power increased, it would usually be followed by a transformation.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao's attention shifted back to Wang Feng. He noticed a strange power emanating from the Feng boy but Tang San and Su Yuntao seemed oblivious to it. Tang Hao wondered if Wang Feng had anything to do with the sudden breakthrough of Su Yuntao's soul power.
Could it be related to his martial soul? If that were the case, Xiao Feng martial soul might be quite extraordinary.
However, Tang Hao decided not to worry too much about it, thinking it was Xiao Feng's own ability and he didn't need to intervene.
Wang Feng, on the other hand, was surprised by the outcome. He pondered, "Could it be that the first form of the Golden Lotus ability not only restores and heals but can also increase someone else's spirit power?"
He realized that using the golden lotus required careful consideration as it consumed his own soul power very much. The recent exertion caused Wang Feng's soul power to decrease slightly. He understood that he shouldn't overuse it, as he had learned from the previous experience that it could leave him completely drained.
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