X-Dragon Era

Today, the battle between the three of them has reached a point where no one reveals any flaws. To defeat the opponent now requires using one's brain to lay out a plan, trying every possible method to deceive the other. At this stage of the fight, what is being tested is not martial techniques or power, but rather wisdom, intellect, and experience!
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Although Ming Xuan now possesses the bug-like martial technique of Five-Colored Divine Light, he still lacks in many areas. If we just talk about martial techniques, he is not behind, but in an actual fight, he doesn't have a single advantage. His flaws are too numerous. Whether it's attacking, defending, moving, or dodging... in every aspect, he is deficient; flaws and vulnerabilities are everywhere. Every time he joins in, he is quickly wiped out.

It was not that everyone was deliberately targeting him. The problem was that his vulnerabilities were there, and where else should they attack if not there? If they ignored his weaknesses and did not attack them, that would mean not treating Ming Xuan on an equal footing. That kind of pity was the last thing he wanted.

Despite repeated defeats and being quickly brushed aside each time he stepped up, Ming Xuan was not only not discouraged but became more and more excited. No one went easy on him; everyone fought him with all their might. That was an acknowledgment of him. That was treating him as an equal—and that... was exactly what Ming Xuan needed most.

Moreover, it wasn't true that only victory brings rewards. As long as one is willing to think and learn, sometimes... the lessons of failure are greater than those of success! This was the case with Ming Xuan.

The battle continued, yet Ming Xuan lasted increasingly longer in the melee, as he exposed fewer and fewer flaws and vulnerabilities. Seeing Ming Xuan's rate of improvement, Xin Yun might not be surprised, but Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying were utterly shocked. Was this guy even human? His improvement was just too fast!

Watching the girls' surprised expressions, Xin Yun shouted loudly, temporarily halting the live combat training and gathering everyone together. It was time to speak frankly, to let Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying truly understand.

Soon, Yi Luo Xiang, Yan Qingying, and Ming Xuan, riding their respective Giant Dragons, gathered around Xin Yun. Standing high on Yinglong's head, Xin Yun said with a smile, "How about it, aren't you two extremely surprised by how quickly Ming Xuan is improving?"

Facing Xin Yun's question, the two girls nodded in unison. Ming Xuan's rate of improvement was frighteningly fast, completely beyond their understanding. Many things they had practiced for years, he learned in one go; he grasped many secrets at a glance and could execute them as soon as he understood. This was just too terrifying! Could it be that Ming Xuan was smarter than Yi Luo Xiang, had more talent than Yan Qingying, and more experience than Xin Yun?

Even Ming Xuan himself found his rate of improvement strange. Things that seemed difficult at first glance became easy once he tried to mimic them; it was as if he knew them beforehand, and had been practicing for a long time.

Seeing the puzzled looks on the faces of the three, Xin Yun said earnestly, "I've told you more than once that the foundation is the most important. No matter how profound the martial technique, it is composed of several basic techniques. The reason why Ming Xuan is improving so fast is precisely because his foundation is incredibly solid!"

Hearing Xin Yun's words, the three had a sudden realization. Upon reflection, although many of the moves they executed were very difficult, they could be broken down into several simpler ones. Further analysis revealed that these moves were actually the most basic.

Seeing the trio's dawning comprehension, Xin Yun continued, "Ming Xuan used to be very weak, only hovering in the First Year Section and not moving on to the next, exposed only to the most basic of things. But... all that effort was not wasted!"

With that, Xin Yun turned his head, looking at Ming Xuan and saying, "Do you still remember the phrase I asked you to keep in mind?"

In response to Xin Yun's question, Ming Xuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded, showing he had not forgotten. Seeing this, Xin Yun cast a sidelong glance at Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying and said sternly, "Both of you have talent and flair beyond ordinary, but you must not become complacent because of it!"

Then, turning his head back towards Ming Xuan, Xin Yun said, "Go ahead and recite the passage that I often remind you of, the one that encourages you. Let them hear it too."

"Hmm..." His eyes sparkling, Ming Xuan nodded, cleared his throat, and then recited loudly, "When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a man, it first strains his spirit and will, exhausts his muscles and bones, starves his body and skin, deprives him of all luxuries and overturns his endeavors, so that the man is moved to persevere through all this, enhances his abilities, and accomplishes tasks beyond his capacity."

Having recited it, Ming Xuan shook his head in admiration, bowed deeply to Xin Yun, and said sincerely, "Previously, I always thought you were just comforting me, but now I understand that this is the perfect description of me!"

As he spoke, Ming Xuan looked at Xin Yun with admiration, floored by his insight and judgment. All the hardships he had previously endured were not in vain; without those difficult times, how could he have reaped the rewards of today?

It was not just Ming Xuan who admired Xin Yun. Even Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying didn't know how to express their admiration. Although they had never said it aloud, to be honest, the two girls had never understood why Xin Yun valued Ming Xuan so much, despite his being so feeble and weak, and yet he had never given up on him. Now, they finally understood. Although Ming Xuan was still inexperienced, with his absurdly solid foundation, it wouldn't be long before he adapted and became a strong contender, no less formidable than them!