Danwu God Emperor

For most of the day, Ye Lou was immersed in studying the Soul-Slaying Style of the Southern Nose Palm, and successfully mastered the fourth form. Of course, this was thanks to his talent; otherwise, he didn't know how much time he would have needed to figure out this obscure and difficult-to-understand Soul-Slaying Style.

However, even the best martial arts skills need to be honed in actual combat, just like the fight with Jiao Xinghe in the wrestling arena. Only through such battles can one improve their combat power and master martial arts skills.

"Lou'er!"

Just then, Ye Haotian's voice came from outside the courtyard. Ye Lou quickly wiped the sweat from his brow and was about to go out to greet him when he saw Ye Haotian walk in, followed by two elderly people, a man and a woman, who walked lightly and looked radiant.

Upon seeing these two elders, Ye Lou vaguely remembered them. He had met them a few times when he was very young. If he remembered correctly, they should be the Second Elder Ye Baxi and the Third Elder Ye Jinyu, who were often away training.

Ye Haotian quickly stepped forward and said, "Lou'er, these are Elder Jin Yu and Elder Ba Xi. They just got back."

As expected, Ye Lou quickly bowed and said, "This junior, Ye Lou, greets the two elders."

"Haha, you've grown so tall." Elder Baxi nodded and chuckled, "I still remember when I lifted you up above my head when you were little, you were so scared that you cried for a whole day. I'm afraid in a few more years, you'll be able to lift me up above your head."

"You're so irresponsible!" Ye Jinyu glared at Ye Baxi, then looked at Ye Lou and said, "Ye Lou, I heard about your deeds on the way back. You are a promising young man. These years have really been tough for you and your father. I know about the Ye family's affairs. Just do your best at the Tianyi admissions tomorrow. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. The Ye family still has us."

"Thank you for your concern, elders. I am now at the ninth level of internal strength, and I am not afraid to face the prodigies of the other two major families," Ye Lou said frankly.

Ye Lou wasn't exaggerating. Those who would be recruited tomorrow would likely be at least at the eighth level of internal strength, with most at the ninth level. The prodigies from the three major families would certainly not be just ordinary ninth-level internal strength cultivators.

Although he is only at the ninth level of internal strength now, he lost to Jiao Xinghe when he was at the eighth level of internal strength because he could not fight for long. Now that he is at the ninth level of internal strength, it is not certain who will win.

"You've already reached the ninth level of internal strength so quickly?" Ye Haotian exclaimed in surprise, snapping out of his daze.

Not only was Ye Haotian surprised, but the two elders behind him were also filled with disbelief. Breaking through from the second level of internal energy to the ninth level in just a few months was something that had never been heard of before.

The two even began to doubt whether Ye Lou was exaggerating. Although they believed that Ye Lou was exceptionally strong, they still could not believe the fact that he had improved to the ninth level of internal strength in just a few months.

Ye Lou smiled and nodded. "Father, would you like to practice?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Haotian's eyes. Although he had only recovered to the ninth level of internal energy, his combat experience over the years was incomparable to simple strength. However, he really wanted to test Ye Lou's strength.

"Alright, I'll practice with you." Ye Haotian rolled up his sleeves, exuding an imposing aura, as if his former arrogance had returned.

Ye Lou smiled with satisfaction and stepped forward to face Ye Haotian. Ye Lou knew his father's strength. It was precisely because Ye Haotian had rich combat experience that Ye Lou needed an opponent like him to hone his Nanbi Dao Palm skills.

The father and son faced each other with smiles, which also caught the eyes of the two elders standing nearby, who were quite looking forward to this battle.

"Dad, be careful!"

Ye Lou laughed and shouted, then rushed forward first. He didn't use the Soul Slaying Style right away, but instead used the Earth Shattering Fist to test the waters. Although it was only a low-grade Yellow Rank fist technique, Ye Haotian couldn't underestimate it.

Halfway there, Ye Lou unleashed his footwork, employing the Mysterious Step technique, making his figure blurry and indistinct, not to mention his footsteps. This was the first time Ye Lou had combined martial arts techniques, and he hadn't expected to achieve such an effect.

"Good, it can actually combine martial arts techniques."

Ye Haotian was overjoyed and full of praise. Of course, he didn't stop what he was doing. Standing still, he continued to strike with both hands, which were like a wall. No matter how Ye Lou attacked, he couldn't destroy his defense.

Ye Jinyu and Ye Baxi, who were standing to the side, exchanged a smile.

"It seems that Ye Lou has just mastered the fusion of martial arts techniques and cannot fully control the two. Especially his footwork, which is actually running with the wind. Hao Tian can completely defend against it as long as he attacks the direction from which the wind is blowing."

Ye Jinyu pointed out Ye Lou's flaw in one sentence, seemingly to give him a wake-up call.

"Son, it's my turn!" Ye Haotian laughed loudly, his whole body bursting with power, like a giant elephant, his body seemed to become thicker, and his aura was also undergoing a tremendous change. With one stomp, the ground dented.

"A fusion of martial arts techniques?" Ye Lou's eyes lit up. He had only known that his father was very powerful, but he did not know Ye Haotian's true strength. Although he did not know which two martial arts techniques his father had combined, he was immediately impressed by the power of this technique.

"I didn't expect Haotian's Elephant Palm and Copper Back Prison Technique to be so domineering. It's a pity that he was such a genius back then. If Haotian had continued to cultivate, his strength would definitely be above yours and mine."

Ye Baxi, who was usually carefree, sighed helplessly and couldn't bear to continue.

"Perhaps it is because the heavens favored Haotian and gave him a good son. Although Ye Lou cannot break Haotian's fusion martial arts now, he will definitely surpass Haotian in the future."

Ye Jinyu had already witnessed Ye Lou's strength. Although he didn't believe that Ye Lou could defeat Ye Haotian's strongest technique, he was still very pleased. After all, both the Savage Elephant Palm and the Copper Back Prison Technique were low-grade Xuan-level martial arts, one for offense and one for defense. Back then, it was with this fusion of martial arts techniques that he dominated Wushan Town.

"Lou'er, let me see which is stronger, this Savage Elephant Palm or our ancestor's Southern Nose Palm!" Ye Haotian rushed over, each step shaking the ground with a loud bang.

"Good!" Ye Lou was not to be outdone. He shouted and used the first move of the Southern Nose Palm, the Flow-Severing Strike, to sweep out. With his strange footwork, he arrived in front of Ye Haotian first.

Ye Lou didn't want to fight head-on. He spun in mid-air, slid to Ye Haotian's side, and swept a palm across his waist. Of course, he controlled the force, so as not to hurt his skin or tendons.

"how so!"

When Ye Lou swept his hand across Ye Haotian's waist and abdomen, it had no effect whatsoever; the flesh was as hard as copper and iron.

"Lou'er, watch out!"

Ye Lou had just come to his senses when a palm struck down like a giant elephant trampling down. Ye Lou quickly used his third move, the Stone Splitting Strike, to break through the opponent's attack. However, Ye Haotian became more and more courageous as he fought, unleashing one palm strike after another with rapid and fierce attacks.

Ye Lou had no chance to escape and retreated repeatedly, barely able to defend himself with the Nanbi Dao Palm technique.

"I never imagined that our ancestor's Southern Nose Palm was so terrifying. It was only the second move and it was already able to fight Haotian's Savage Elephant Palm to a standstill. I wonder when Ye Lou will be able to master the third move."

Ye Baxi nodded in agreement with Ye Jinyu's words, saying that with Ye Lou's talent, he would only need a year at most to comprehend the third move.

"Father, try the third move, the Breaking Style."