Wang Yalan said, "It canât be said like that. With the Warriors Alliance around, we certainly canât eliminate the Zhang family of Jinling. But even then, the Tianhai Zhang family wouldnât dare do anything to us, right? Without the Warriors Alliance, they would probably have sent experts who we couldnât withstand long ago."
"Yes, if that were the case, our three major families would indeed be in danger," Wang Yaning nodded in agreement.
"What are you guys talking about?" Zhu Liyue suddenly appeared not far away, walking towards them while asking.
Only then did Wang Yalan and the others realize why Wang Yue had changed the topic. Apparently, he had noticed earlier that Zhu Liyue was approaching.
Fortunately, his cultivation level was high, so he realized before Zhu Liyue heard their conversation. Otherwise, if such a situation involving siblings getting too close together were to be overheard by others, it would be troublesome.
"Nothing much, we were just discussing the current situation in Jinling," Wang Yue said. "The Zhang family of Jinling now has the support of the Tianhai Zhang family, so the situation for our three major families isnât very good."
"You donât have to worry about that," Zhu Liyue smiled. "The Tianhai Zhang family wonât send too strong experts. As for ordinary experts, I believe you can handle them."
"Really? Sister Yue, how are you so sure?" Wang Yue asked.
Zhu Liyue replied, "Itâs because of the Warriors Alliance. In recent years, Iâve been to many places and truly witnessed the strength of the Warriors Alliance. With them watching over us, not to mention the Tianhai Zhang family, even the real powerful families in the capital wouldnât dare act rashly."
"But isnât the Warriors Alliance controlled by these powerful families? How come they still donât dare act rashly?" Wang Yue asked again.
Zhu Liyue smiled slightly. "Exactly because of this, they donât dare act carelessly. Those powerful families arenât united; some even have deep hatreds for each other. Theyâre all waiting to catch each otherâs faults."
Wang Yue sighed. "We canât pin our hopes solely on this. For those powerful families, the three major families of Jinling are too insignificant. Maybe one day, a small exchange of interests among them could destroy us. So, we must strengthen ourselves first."
Zhu Liyue was surprised. She didnât expect Wang Yue, at such a young age, to have such insight. Her heart couldnât help but marvel: Truly worthy of being the nephew of the palace master!
"Youâre completely right. We must strengthen ourselves first," Zhu Liyue smiled. "How about we have a battle to see if youâre strong enough?"
"Sister Zhu, what part of my brother do you want to see if heâs strong enough?" Wang Yaru suddenly interjected.
Zhu Liyue realized that her words might have been misunderstood and quickly said, "Of course, itâs his strength and skills. How about, little Wang Yue, do you dare to have a few rounds with me?"
Wang Yue understood that Zhu Liyue wanted to guide him under the guise of a battle.
Although his cultivation level was higher than Zhu Liyueâs, when it came to martial arts skills and experience, he was probably not as good as her, or even far behind.
After all, it was unlikely that Zhu Liyue had also improved rapidly like him.
So he nodded and said, "Okay, Iâd really like Sister Yueâs guidance."
"To avoid accidentally harming each other, letâs both suppress our cultivation levels to the peak of the Body Tempering Realm," Zhu Liyue suggested.
She had also noticed Wang Xinerâs true cultivation level, and since Wang Yue was Wang Xinerâs twin brother, he probably wasnât weak either. If they fought freely, her disguise as someone in the Qi Refining Realm wouldnât hold up.
Wang Yue agreed, and the two immediately went to an open area next to the rockery, got into fighting positions, and began exchanging moves.
Compared to Zhu Liyue, who simply suppressed her cultivation level, Wang Yue had a harder time. He not only had to suppress his cultivation level but also control his true cultivation level to around the middle of the Tianyuan Realm in Zhu Liyueâs eyes.
Fortunately, his cultivation level was much higher than Zhu Liyueâs. With careful control, he didnât reveal any flaws.
In terms of martial arts skills, Wang Yue didnât use any unexpected moves. He always used the family-inherited martial arts of the Wang family.
The two exchanged dozens of moves before stopping.
"Your moves are quite proficient, but you lack practical combat experience. You should practice more in the future," Zhu Liyue commented.
Then she added, "But I think your true cultivation level is probably beyond the Qi Refining Realm. But I remember that last time we met, you were only at the fourth level of the Qi Refining Realm. How could you improve so quickly?"
"I once went exploring with my aunt and got caught in a secret realm. There, I obtained a set of cultivation techniques. After practicing them, I reached the Tianyuan Realm," Wang Yue replied, half-truthfully.
"What level of cultivation technique is so powerful? Itâs able to elevate one from the Qi Refining Realm to the Tianyuan Realm in such a short time," Zhu Liyue exclaimed in amazement.
Such a powerful technique isnât even available in the Xuan Nu Palace.
Could it be some kind of heretical technique that requires sacrificing oneâs foundation in exchange for rapid advancement?
"Itâs indeed powerful, but that technique is only effective before reaching the Tianyuan Realm. Once one reaches the peak of the Tianyuan Realm, it loses its effect," Wang Yue replied casually.
Hearing Wang Yueâs explanation, Zhu Liyue felt relieved and said with a smile, "Thatâs still quite good. If everyone could practice this technique, I believe it wouldnât take long before all three major families become experts at the peak of the Tianyuan Realm, thereby firmly establishing their position in Jinling."
"Yes, thatâs why weâre all working hard on our cultivation right now," Wang Yue nodded in agreement. "Sister Yue, do you want to try practicing it too? I can teach you."
"Thank you, but no need. The technique I practice is already very good, and it canât be practiced alongside other techniques." A technique that only allows for rapid advancement to the peak of the Tianyuan Realm naturally has little appeal to Zhu Liyue, who has already reached the Gui Zhen Realm.
However, she was still deeply moved. After all, cultivation techniques are usually kept secret, yet Wang Yue offered to teach her without hesitation, indicating that he didnât see her as an outsider.
Moved by this, Zhu Liyue decided to give Wang Yue more guidance. She said, "I noticed that not only is your cultivation deep, but your true energy is also purer than that of ordinary warriors, right?"
"Yes, that technique does have the effect of purifying true energy," Wang Yue nodded.
"Thatâs a great advantage. Have you thought about how to utilize this purer true energy?" Zhu Liyue asked.
"Of course, to enhance the power of my moves," Wang Yue replied. "The purer the true energy, the faster it circulates within the body and the easier it is to control. Applying this to martial arts naturally increases the output of true energy in each move."
"That makes sense," Zhu Liyue nodded first, then added, "But I think itâs not comprehensive enough. After all, no matter how powerful a martial art move is, if it misses its target, itâs useless. Have you considered utilizing this advantage in other areas?"
Wang Yueâs heart stirred. Zhu Liyue really hit upon his weakness. His ultimate move, "Level 8 Great Fury Wind," was indeed powerful enough that even experts at the fifth or sixth level of the De Fan Realm might not be able to parry it.
But he didnât think he could easily defeat such experts just with this move, because the preparation time before launching the move was too long.
Although he had already reduced the preparation time to within 0.1 seconds, this was still too long for experts at the De Fan Realm.
So he immediately asked, "In what other areas can it be utilized?"
"Speed," Zhu Liyue said.
"With true energy boosting their bodies, warriors wonât be harmed by overly fast movements. What truly limits the speed of moves is the speed at which true energy circulates within the body. Donât just focus on using purer true energy to increase output. You can actually reduce the output of true energy in each move, thereby making the moves faster."
Wang Yueâs heart trembled. Yes, he had previously focused solely on enhancing the power of his moves, ignoring the fact that purer true energy could also make moves faster.
Hundreds of years ago, there was a saying: "Among all martial arts in the world, nothing is indestructible except speed."
Although this statement is somewhat absolute, it does make sense.
Whether ordinary people or warriors, their bodies have instinctive reactions. When attacked, due to subconscious defensive mechanisms, the body becomes stiff.
Therefore, if the move is fast enough and the force isnât too weak, itâs possible to achieve something like an "infinite combo" effect in games.
Moreover, Wang Yueâs true energy purity was not just twice or three times that of ordinary warriors, but over forty times. If utilized to its fullest potential, it could increase the speed of moves by more than ten times.
This was just the current situation. If continued to improve, achieving the legendary "Instant Hell Kill" (thousands of strikes in an instant) might not be just a dream anymore.
Following this line of thought, Wang Yue became increasingly convinced that there was much potential.
Of course, he wouldnât give up on enhancing the power of his moves. After all, itâs true that "no matter how powerful a move is, itâs useless if it misses its target."
But if the attack power isnât sufficient, even if the speed is fast enough to break through the opponentâs defense, itâs still embarrassing.
Therefore, itâs important to develop both aspects simultaneously.
"Sister Yue, thank you for reminding me. I know what to do now," Wang Yue said sincerely. Zhu Liyueâs guidance was like waking someone from a dream.
Zhu Liyue smiled and said, "Itâs nothing. I just proposed an idea. The actual cultivation still depends on you."