Chapter 170 – New Killer Move [Dragon Shield], Sorry, I Have Brain Divinity

The terror of imminent oppression.

It was like watching a towering wall of waves rise rapidly before your eyes.

There was no way to dodge, no way to escape.

And then… all that remained was a deep sense of suffocation.

The Black Bear Man was in this state, a sentence stuck in his throat, his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down, unable to utter a single word.

Fortunately, Lu Yuan soon let him go.

Lu Yuan smiled at him and then walked past him like a dark cloud.

After his first rank transformation, he moved like a blue-black wall shifting sideways, his steps as light as a cat’s.

He walked a few steps to the Short-haired middle-aged man nearby. His muscles bulged, and his slightly menacing face showed a peaceful smile as he politely saluted, “Senior You Long, please enlighten me.”

After his intelligence points broke 20 and his first limit break, his perception had sharpened many times over.

Now, without conscious effort, he could roughly sense… the aura emanating from this Short-haired middle-aged man was similar to that of his teacher, Liu Daoyuan.

True Intent level.

He was indeed a True Intent level expert in Ancient Martial Arts.

The Short-haired middle-aged man had been watching Lu Yuan, his eyes glimmering faintly.

He spoke, “Palace of Flesh, Natural Limit Breaker, you indeed have the qualifications to be tested.”

Lu Yuan’s expression froze, “Natural Limit Breaker?”

You Long slowly stood up from the ground, looking at Lu Yuan.

“Those with the Palace of Flesh talent, one of the five legendary talents in the Ancient Martial Arts world, are called Natural Limit Breakers.

Ordinary people need external means to break the theoretical limits of the body.

But such people don’t need that. Their potential is far higher than the average person’s…”

“So, the body’s limits can be broken?” Lu Yuan asked.

“Of course.”

You Long nodded, “But it’s very difficult, and those who break their body’s limits with external means have much less room for growth than Natural Limit Breakers with the Palace of Flesh talent…”

Lu Yuan pondered.

So, the official term for the Palace of Flesh is quite similar to the description on his professional panel.

On the shuttle here, Zhou Ling had just mentioned the concept of the human body’s limits.

He didn’t expect to get confirmation from You Long that these limits could indeed be broken through external means.

After all, the official research had been going on for years. Even the previous Palace of Flesh holder, Xiang Lei, had been sampled, yet they couldn’t unravel the mystery of the body’s limits. That would be implausible.

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and continued to humbly seek advice: “According to what you said, Senior, the term Natural Limit Breaker doesn’t seem to only refer to the physical aspect?”

“Correct.”

“It also applies to the mental aspect.”

You Long lightly tapped his temple with a finger, “But that’s much more common.

With current technology, brainwave enhancement can achieve this relatively easily.

As you progress through the modification system, you must break this limit on the mental level…

However, Mental type Limit Breakers tend to have unstable emotions, making them difficult to control. If you encounter one in the future, remember to be extra cautious…

Hmm… Mental type Limit Breakers are different from those with the Brain Divinity Talent, one of the five legendary talents in the Ancient Martial Arts world. The former are, in some aspects, far inferior to the latter.”

“I see.”

Lu Yuan mused.

You Long’s mention of Mental type Limit Breakers probably referred to someone like Karofis.

Karofis had strong mental power and had once nearly caused significant trouble for Lu Yuan.

But Mental type limit breaking and the intelligence points limit breaking that Lu Yuan had achieved were different.

The two were likely separated by a “Brain Divinity.”

Lu Yuan and You Long continued their conversation, one asking and the other answering.

Before starting their match, they ended up chatting.

After all, You Long’s task was just a test, not a life-or-death struggle.

So both were quite relaxed, giving the feeling of a martial arts salon.

The Black Bear Man, who had been briefly intimidated by Lu Yuan earlier, had returned by now and stood not far from the two.

his dark face was a look that seemed to understand yet not understand at the same time.

“Thank you for your guidance, Senior You Long.”

After the conversation, Lu Yuan sincerely expressed his gratitude and then asked, “Can we start now?”

“You may begin,” You Long replied calmly.

“Then, Senior You Long… be careful!”

“Boom!”

It was as if something had exploded out of thin air.

The moment Lu Yuan finished his last word, he was already in front of You Long.

His fist, as large as a sand pot, tore through the air, aiming directly at You Long’s head with a fierce smash.

A terrifying aura, as if it could shatter everything, quickly surged.

Lv2 [Spirit Crane Technique: Crane Shadow Float]!

Lu Yuan’s first move was a killer!

You Long’s pupils slightly contracted, as if he was a bit surprised.

But when Lu Yuan’s punch landed, he found he had hit nothing but air!

Lu Yuan turned expressionlessly, his gaze accurately locking onto You Long’s position ten meters away.

“Sky Water Stream… crane style?!”

You Long’s expression showed a hint of surprise.

“Yes.”

Lu Yuan nodded, his muscles writhing and compressing his bones, making creaking sounds.

“What is this Movement Technique of yours?” You Long asked.

“Dragon Shield.”

“Dragon Shield…”

In Lu Yuan’s eyes, it seemed as if tiny sparks were flickering rapidly.

“Good name.”

He sighed softly, and the floor beneath his feet silently shattered into pieces.

His entire body turned into a phantom, rushing towards You Long at high speed.

This time, You Long did not dodge.

He formed a fist with his right hand, directly countering Lu Yuan’s charge.

A dense white light flickered on his fist, the visible glow of inner strength.

Quickly, this white glow collided with another bright yellow glow of inner strength.

“Ding-“

The clash of fists made a sound akin to metal striking jade.

The two fought closely, moving so fast that their punches and kicks were almost invisible.

The Black Bear Man, standing at a distance watching, could only catch glimpses of two different colored glows of inner strength moving rapidly.

He couldn’t see the details of their fight at all.

Desperate, he gritted his teeth and pulled out something resembling glasses from his clothes and put them on.

Countless data flashed across the lenses like a waterfall, and the confused expression on his face diminished significantly.

When Lu Yuan experienced his first limit break in intelligence points, his [Martial Artist] professional panel underwent a comprehensive enhancement.

The foundation of his martial arts had become much more solid, with fewer flaws in his moves and a more disciplined form. This improvement was not apparent in a one-sided match, but it became evident when facing an expert in Ancient Martial Arts like You Long.

With 20 intelligence points and the support of lv3 [Absolute Concentration], Lu Yuan’s mind was brimming with thousands of thoughts, ideas, and inspirations every second.

The various martial arts moves of the crane style flowed naturally and seamlessly from his hands, as smooth and harmonious as flowing water.

This feeling reminded Lu Yuan of the “flow” state he entered during exams. His thoughts were hyper-sensitive, and inspirations were abundant. Even the most difficult problems would present multiple solutions with just a slight turn of his mind.

The more Lu Yuan fought, the smoother his moves became. He frequently executed brilliant maneuvers, akin to a divine touch, that were as unpredictable as a celestial steed galloping across the sky or an antelope leaping onto a high cliff.

In his first rank transformation state, Lu Yuan’s instantaneous punching power was around 12 tons.

Though the raw power hadn’t changed much, every ounce of strength was used to perfection.

Combined with his techniques of transformation and Multi-stage Exertion, he could exert twelvefold or even greater power.

With lv4 Ten Thousand Refined Crane Bone Technique, the bright yellow glow of inner strength flickered on Lu Yuan like flames.

When clashing with other extraordinary powers, the Ten Thousand Refined Crane Bone Technique appeared ordinary.

However, against inner strength from the same ancient martial arts origin, the Ten Thousand Refined Crane Bone Technique, which combined three types of inner strength, finally showcased its true power.

The Ten Thousand Refined Crane Bone Technique was far superior to You Long’s white inner strength.

Although Lu Yuan’s Ten Thousand Refined Crane Bone Technique was only at lv4, it repeatedly tore through You Long’s white inner strength, advancing like an overbearing bully.

Lu Yuan and You Long were very close.

He could clearly see the look of surprise gradually accumulating on You Long’s previously calm and composed face.

At a certain point in the fight, the inspiration Lu Yuan had accumulated burst forth, triggering lv1 [A Moment of Inspiration].

In an instant, a skill point on Lu Yuan’s [Martial Artist] panel shone brightly.

Lu Yuan’s eyes flashed with brilliance. He flexed his arms, and his thick, snake-like, dark-green right hand rose.

The bright yellow glow of inner strength flickered as he threw a punch!

In an instant, it was as if a golden dragon had suddenly surged forth.

A terrifying, overwhelming aura engulfed the entire area, crashing fiercely onto You Long, who had crossed his arms in a defensive stance.

“Boom!”

Amidst the deafening explosion, the white glow of inner strength on You Long’s body flickered erratically. His body was forced backward, and the ground beneath his feet was torn up, leaving two long trenches in his wake.

The Black Bear Man, who was watching from the sidelines, was stunned.

His mouth hung open, his face filled with deep shock.

Instructor You Long, the Chief Instructor of Yellow Bear ancient martial arts… had actually been suppressed and pushed back by a newcomer in his first assessment?!

The Black Bear Man’s mind buzzed as if a dozen sledgehammers were relentlessly pounding his skull.

He thought that if today’s battle video were posted on the Yellow Bear’s internal forum… the entire forum would likely explode!

How many pure martial artists in Yellow Bear could directly push back You Long in a head-to-head confrontation?

And it was a newcomer! A newcomer!

At this moment, the shock on You Long’s face had also accumulated to an extreme.

But it wasn’t because he had been pushed back by Lu Yuan. It was because…

“You… know Dragon Shield too?!”

You Long looked at Lu Yuan with an incredulous expression.

Dragon Shield was not just a Movement Technique, but few knew this secret.

Lu Yuan had not only used Dragon Shield but had executed it with boxing techniques.

This clearly indicated he had received the true core Legacy of the Dragon sect.

But clearly… in this generation of the Dragon Sect, the only one who received the Dragon Shield Legacy is me!

“I forgot to mention, Senior.”

Lu Yuan breathed steadily, looked at You Long, and smiled, “Actually, I possess not only the Palace of Flesh but also Brain Divinity. Senior’s moves… I just watched once and unintentionally learned them.”

“Uh…”

You Long was dumbfounded, feeling as if his defenses had been instantly breached.

A trace of disbelief emerged from his eyes, eventually filling his entire gaze.

Lu Yuan was looking at his professional panel.

On the [Martial Artist] panel, in the section for killer move skills, a newly comprehended killer move skill was shining brightly—

[Killer Move — Dragon Sect: Dragon Shield]!

With a limit break in intelligence, a burst of inspiration during the fight, and the unexpected triggering of [A Moment of Inspiration]…

In that pinnacle state, Lu Yuan, as if aided by divine intervention, successfully comprehended and unlocked this killer move skill.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he had Brain Divinity.

A long silence ensued.

You Long finally recovered from his shock.

With a complex expression, he looked at Lu Yuan. “I never thought I’d have the fortune to witness the most mysterious and unfathomable talent in the Ancient Martial Arts world, Brain Divinity.

Unbelievable… truly unbelievable…”

You Long sighed, and then his aura began to change.

It was like a calm pool of water slowly starting to heat up and boil.

You Long’s muscles began to swell, his body size increased, and his clothes tore apart.

In a short time, he transformed from an ordinary-looking middle-aged man of average height and build into a towering figure nearly 1.9 meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body.

You Long slowly moved his powerful body, and an invisible pressure spread out in waves.

His expression was calm. He raised his head slightly to look at Lu Yuan and softly said, “I almost forgot how long it’s been since I unlocked my limit-break state… uh?!”

Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly froze.

His pupils contracted instantly, and his gaze became vacant.

In a spot some ten meters away, a man over two meters tall, with wild black hair and an aura like a volcanic eruption, was quietly watching him.

“Hu… hu…”

The man exhaled visible, scorching white steam from his nose and mouth, with eyes burning fiercely as if they contained raging flames.

“Senior You Long… the warm-up is over.”