Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 291: Chapter 161: Closed-door Disciple

Time spent in Cultivation always passed quickly. Or to be more precise, time spent studying Secret Manuals passed much too quickly.

Before he knew it, it was noon.

His one-eyed Senior Brother Min Wei pushed open the study door. His single eye shone with a keen light, his face filled with excitement. He was clearly still reveling in the joy of having just mastered the Powerful Claw Stance.

Chen Cheng closed the book, smiled, and said, "Senior Brother Min."

"Junior Brother Chen, I should be the one calling you Senior Brother now." Min Wei laughed heartily. "Even the old Master said you’ve surpassed me!

If anyone else were this incredible, I, Min Wei, would definitely be resentful.

But with you, I’m completely convinced. I have to hand it to you.

Putting everything else aside, if you made me stay in the study poring over Cultivation Technique Manuals for over an hour, I’d go stir-crazy."

Though Min Wei spoke of his admiration, his hands were subtly formed into claws. He gestured with them from time to time, ripples of energy fluctuating between his fingers. It was clear he was itching to find someone to test his newly mastered Powerful Claw Stance on.

The disciples in the Double Courtyard at the Zheng Martial Arts Hall were certainly no match for him.

As for their master, Mr. Zheng, Min Wei obviously wouldn’t dare challenge his superior and ask for a practice bout.

Since Chen Cheng had also mastered the Powerful Claw Stance and reached the Muscle Strengthening Realm, he was undoubtedly the perfect opponent.

Chen Cheng laughed and saw right through him. "Senior Brother Min, I think you’re looking for a fight, aren’t you?"

Min Wei’s eyes lit up. "You’re a straightforward man, Junior Brother Chen! That’s what I like about you!

Come on, let’s go! We’ll just exchange a few moves, nothing serious."

"Alright." Chen Cheng gave a slight nod. In a flash, he was out of the study and had taken his stance in the courtyard.

Min Wei followed him out, shutting the door. Impatient, he immediately unleashed Dragon Eagle Captures the Tiger, striking straight for Chen Cheng’s face.

His build was burly and imposing, and he didn’t look like someone who would excel at a Light Body Technique. But when he moved, he was shockingly fast.

He moved like a soaring dragon or a pouncing tiger, kicking up gusts of wind as he closed the distance to Chen Cheng in the blink of an eye.

Having just studied the Dragon’s Roar Iron Cloth Shirt Secret Manual, Chen Cheng naturally recognized the footwork Min Wei was using: the Wandering Dragon Step.

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but the path between them had been warped by the influence of Min Wei’s Powerful Claw Stance.

To an outside observer, it would look as if Min Wei were constantly shifting and leaping, using his Roaming Body Technique to close in on Chen Cheng.

He was incredibly fast, his presence overwhelming.

It only takes one move to know an expert’s skill. This was the first time Chen Cheng had seen Min Wei in action, and he couldn’t help but feel a secret admiration.

Min Wei’s Qi Blood Power was vigorous and robust; it seemed he had improved again, having reached Muscle Strengthening Realm Perfection.

Executing the Wandering Dragon Step and Powerful Claw Stance, he was swift and unyielding. The Momentum he generated was even fiercer than that of Sword and Saber Skills.

’This one-eyed senior brother of mine... he probably has no equal in the Muscle Strengthening Realm!’

Although Chen Cheng hadn’t yet cultivated the Dragon’s Roar Iron Cloth Shirt or mastered the Wandering Dragon Step, his own Body Technique was plenty fast.

Just before Min Wei’s Powerful Claw Stance connected, he dodged aside in a sudden flash. freёwebnovel.com

At the same time, he countered with Dragon Eagle’s Probing Claw, aiming for Min Wei’s face—it was the Powerful Claw Stance as well.

"Huh..." Min Wei’s claw struck nothing but air, the Powerful Claw Stance producing an explosive CRACK in the empty space. He let out a soft sound of surprise, clearly taken aback.

He had just used thirty percent of his Power Dao, confident he could catch Chen Cheng in a single move. Who would have guessed Chen Cheng’s Body Technique was so fast?

"Nice one!" Min Wei bellowed. He spun and countered with his own Dragon Eagle’s Probing Claw. Heavy ripples of energy suddenly surged from his hand to meet Chen Cheng’s attack.

BOOM!

The two claw attacks collided, and the air between them erupted with a deafening crack.

Chen Cheng retreated rapidly but quickly stabilized himself. Min Wei also took several steps back. They had both been pushed back roughly the same distance.

Min Wei felt a faint numbness in his right hand. He was even more shocked now. "Junior Brother Chen, you really have mastered the Powerful Claw Stance!"

"Senior Brother Min, your Powerful Claw Stance is truly powerful, built on a solid foundation," Chen Cheng said with a relaxed smile.

He knew full well that his fierce-looking senior brother had held back, just as he himself had held back a great deal.

After the initial shock, Min Wei lost the desire to continue sparring.

After all, since they had both mastered the Powerful Claw Stance, they would have to use their full strength to truly determine who was better. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

And if he went all out and accidentally injured his new junior brother, that wouldn’t be right.

"We’re both using the Powerful Claw Stance, so it’d be hard to decide a winner. Let’s go, it’s time to eat. The old Master is waiting."

"Master?" Chen Cheng asked, a little confused.

Min Wei chuckled. "Master is in the First Madam’s courtyard. The old man said that since you’ve just moved into the Zheng Martial Arts Hall, you might feel a bit out of place. He wants us to have a casual meal together to help you get settled."

Chen Cheng felt a little embarrassed. "I should have been the one to prepare a meal and invite Master and the First Madam."

Min Wei suddenly gave a sly grin, winking his one eye. He looked quite pleased as he said, "You said it, not me. From now on, at the Zheng Martial Arts Hall, the old Master will definitely be showing up at your place for a free meal.

Don’t you get tired of him then."

Reading his expression, Chen Cheng grew curious. ’Could it be that Mr. Zheng actually enjoys mooching meals off people?’

"Come on, I’ll tell you on the way." With a wave from Min Wei, the two of them headed toward the First Madam’s courtyard.

On the way, Min Wei did indeed explain Mr. Zheng’s habit of mooching meals.

Min Wei’s entire family also lived at the Zheng Martial Arts Hall. They had a private residence in the area designated for the Hospital Martial Artists and servants.

Every month, without fail, Mr. Zheng would show up at Min Wei’s home for a few free meals.