Age of Heroes

'Surely he is not intentionally doing this Elder Xi Yue.' The Abbess said in Arial defense

'Do not worry, Young hero. Even though it will look awkward in such setting, there is no need for you to change your clothes. And it seems the female disciple of Ermeishan is looking at you intently. There is a garden of flower there. Interested in any of them?' 

Elder Xi Yue grins. 

'Xi Yue, don't say such things about my disciple!' The Abbess thundered while the disciple all moves their gaze away from Arial gaze. 

'Hahaha….I am just jesting Abbess. But, you must admit young hero Arial looked dashing with those clothes. If only I have his kind of presence, I would surely gallivant around just like when I was young.' 

'Do not worry about him' Bai Daliang said offering wine to Arial empty cup and held it up to Arial. 

'Xi Yue Elder is always known to be a little pervert but his character is impeccable. He likes to tease. Please sit down and enjoy our companion. I am very interested in the martial arts technique you have shown in the last battle. If you don't mind, mind telling me what the martial arts technique is called?' 

Arial sit back down with the wine cup on his hand. 

'Dragon Palm.' 

Some of the people near the table rise to eavesdrop and they also hear it. 

'Who taught you?' 

'I already told you, I taught myself.' Arial reply calmly

'Then Dragon palm? '

'Dragon Palm is my own created martial arts technique.' 

This drew collective gasp among the disciples and even from the Elders. 

The Elders are interested and eavesdrop using their amplified hearing, curios to know more about Arial martial arts technique. 

'I only used All Conquering lightness skill and Dragon Palm when I fight with hero Rengui.' 

'Two techniques!' Xiao De almost screamed the wine is sputtered from his mouth, raining on the unfortunate disciple in front of the tables. 

'Yes.' 

Xiao De then closed his distance with Arial. 

'How could that be? I could swear hundreds of technique is been employed when you fight him.' 

Arial smile. Of course everyone thought like that. After all he combines many techniques in one technique. 

It must have looked like he used a lot of technique when all he did was two techniques.

'What would be my benefit for lying to you?' Xiao De nodded

'Lord Arial is truly a talent among the youth. Not only in waging war and ruling, it seem Lord Arial is also very talented in martial arts to be capable of creating your own martial arts techniques' Bai Daliang said with a tinge of jealousy. 

After all, how many talented people like this ever appear in history?

The Great Savior Levitia. The Four Brothers. King Karlman. Queen Rayniss, to name a few of genius known to history. 

'It is nothing.' Arial reply as he gulped the wine in one shot. 

'Xiao De, you will fight Sigrid tomorrow. How do you feel?' Arial then ask Xiao De

'Like I'm going to puke of dread.' He said, while smiling bitterly and looking a little downcast

'You think you will lose.' Arial said. Xiao De nodded

'Of course.' He said his face turns blue when he thinks of his battle tomorrow.

'Yilin send one of their senior brothers. Sigrid is twenty and nine. The oldest of the participant here. The youngest is Mu Liyun who is seventeen of age. But she is known to be a fast learner and Ermeishan did not come here to win the tournament. If they want to win the tournament they will send Xin Shian or Da Qi the Senior disciple of Ermeishan. Both of them are not on this entourage. They must have been journeying the martial art world doing some job for the Sect' Xiao De said sighing.

Arial nodded. 

'The Abbess is planning to strengthen Mu Liyun. There are some rumors that Mu Liyun is a likely candidate for the Sect leader position when the Abbes retired.' 

Bai Daliang whispers to him.

'When the Abbess retires?' Arial ask

'Yes. She is old. It is time she gives another person her position. It is only natural. And everyone know she adore Mu Liyun. So such rumors undoubtedly grew.' 

Arial nodded. 

'She is also talented and people said she is merciless. In a way, she is a lot like the Abbess when she was young' said Bai Daliang. 

Arial then remembered. 

'Lishan sect will fight Ermeishan right? That must put a headache for you, Daliang.' Arial exclaimed. 

'Yes, unfortunately. Seeing her fighting the last battle I understand that I am no match for her.' 

Arial then said. 

'Explain to me Ermeishan technique and the way she fights. Who knows? Maybe I could give you some pointers?' Both Daliang and Xiao De is excited. 

After all, even though Arial is young, it is clear to them, he is not an ordinary martial artist. Xiao De and Bai Daliang both tell him with great detail how they view her battles.

'It seems Mu Liyun attack is refined and quiet. Ermeishan is also famous for their mastery of powerful inner energy proficiencies.' Xiao De said.

'And she also uses needles and hairpins as projectile weapons to throw at enemies making this Mu Liyun a danger in long range combat as well as short range combat.' Daliang added.

Arial nodded and understanding the situation he speaks.

'From what I hear Mu Liyun has mastery in the dual nature of inner energy skill, roughness and softness. I have an advice for you, Bai Daliang. It is up to you if you want to receive it or not. It might not help you win but at least if you battle her, this time, you will find yourself learning something about your enemy.' 

'Please tell me what is on your mind, Young hero Arial.' Arial nodded and began giving him some advice.

Arial then give his advice

'She will definitely rotate between deceptive attacks and direct attack. Why? Because with your muscly body and strong external skill, it is necessary for her to do this. She may be talented but she is still young. Use feints, attack when rough, dodge when soft.' 

Then he whispered something about the energy circulations and meridians, telling him the most vulnerable spots in people who practices such technique and speak of some obscure words, that could only be understand by martial arts experts.

The other martial arts experts hear this with their superb hearing.

Hearing profound knowledge spouted from such a young man some elders are choked by their wine and some coughed.

Bai Daliang knows he is being told a profound knowledge, one he did not expect. He cupped his hand. 

"Bai Daliang expresses gratitude to Lord Arial" Arial shook his head

'HAHAHA. I just ramble some words. Doesn't mean you will win against her.' 

'It is fine to lose. But to gain insight is a harder thing than to win.' 

'Is that so? Hmm' he nodded. 

'Then I hope some of my words will help you. If not, do not blame this inexperience person who doesn't even know what to wear in a banquet.' He said and then they laughed. 

That night exchanging stories and wine, they became friends.

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