The most ruthless person in the apocalypse

Chapter 1180 I am truly a martial arts master

"Yes, keeping promises is very important... We've become friends through a misunderstanding, let's go back to Tianma Island first and chat on the way!"

After saying this, Zhang Su leaped off the railway bridge. Lightning caught on Zhang Su's trousers, so he didn't have to lift a finger.

Without saying a word, Elder Zong followed and walked alongside Zhang Su quite naturally. It was hard to imagine that the two of them had been locked in a life-or-death struggle just ten minutes ago!
"Hmm... Young friend Zhang, please wait a moment."

They hadn't gone far when Elder Zong called out to Zhang Su, saying, "I've noticed that the way you use your legs to generate power when you walk is too traditional. I'll teach you a unique footwork technique. Would you be interested in learning more?"

"That's wonderful! I'm a very eager learner, Elder Zong, please demonstrate!"

Zhang Su could hear the tact in the other party's words, and he gladly accepted it and humbly sought advice. Wasn't this precisely the meaning of keeping Elder Zong here?
"Alright, there's no time like the present. I'll teach you the essentials of footwork now."

"I can't ask for it."

Zhang Su took it very seriously and directly activated an energy bar to keep himself in the "martial arts genius" state.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and the strength of the legs... huh?"

As Elder Zong was explaining to Zhang Su while lifting his black robe, he suddenly sensed something was amiss. He looked at Zhang Su with surprise and smiled mysteriously, "Young friend, you truly have countless secrets!"

Everything was normal until suddenly an indescribable aura erupted from the other side. It wasn't a fighting spirit, hostility, or killing intent, but rather like someone had entered a state of enlightenment and awakened their wisdom.

"Haha, that's nothing, let's get down to business."

Zhang Su gestured for him not to interrupt and to hurry up and teach, as the "martial arts genius" status couldn't be maintained for long...

Master Zong didn't mince words. He immediately explained the essence of the footwork to Zhang Su, and even gave a demonstration and practice. He did his best.

Zhang Su studied intently, not only observing with his eyes but also using the white mist to sense the process of Master Zong's muscle exertion. This anatomical approach to learning was remarkably thorough, allowing him to even observe details that the other had overlooked.

One teaches meticulously, and the other learns diligently; they will inevitably gain a thorough understanding.

Lightning stood to the side with its bright little bean eyes, its legs and paws mimicking the gestures and twisting its hips, trying to imitate the movements. It was unclear whether it understood or not, but the movements were incredibly awkward.

"The remote stopping technique is profound and exquisite. After I learned it, I have incorporated some of my own understanding and improvements over the decades. Young friend Zhang, there is no need to rush. You can practice it slowly in the future."

After explaining and demonstrating the entire text twice, Elder Zong stood still, stroking his beard with considerable pride. Being able to refine and perfect profound martial arts classics was an achievement he was very proud of.

"Pointing into the distance?" Zhang Su was pondering this when he heard the name of the footwork and asked curiously, "The shepherd boy points to Xinghua Village?"

"No, no, hehehe, the Tao Te Ching says, 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.' The predecessors who created this footwork borrowed from this saying, 'A journey of a thousand miles ends with a single step, a distant end.'"

Master Zong earnestly explained the origin of the footwork's name.

"Oh my, profound, remote, hey, that's a pretty poetic name, not bad."

As Zhang Su spoke, he swayed his body with the force of his legs, awkwardly using the remote stopping technique to walk. He looked far from the leisurely and graceful gait of Elder Zong; he looked incredibly awkward, like a drunkard who had twisted his hips!

Needless to say, the speed is at most the speed of normal walking.

"Yes, that's good, that's how it is."

Master Zong was quite satisfied with Zhang Su's learning progress. In his view, this strange appearance meant that he had just entered the field, and he was pleased.

But in the blink of an eye—a truly blink of an eye—when Elder Zong glanced in the direction of Tianma Island and then turned back to look at Zhang Su…

Zhang Su's legs were still as awkward as twisted ropes, but his body had become much more coordinated, and his speed had noticeably improved. He walked back and forth across the wasteland, creating gusts of wind, almost like jogging.

"Ah this?"

When Elder Zong saw Zhang Su's contorted walking posture, he was shocked. Was it because he found the movement too ugly that he was disgusted?

Do not!
I only taught it twice, and after less than five minutes of practice, the speed has already increased? That doesn't make sense!

He remembered that when he was learning this footwork, it took him ten days to reach Zhang Su's current level. Since it took ten days, he also received praise from his master!

Following this trend, they'll surely master it all soon!

That's right!

Zhang Su felt the same way. His learning ability was greatly enhanced after his energy bar was full. He didn't know if it would help with cultural knowledge, but he was very efficient at learning combat-related subjects.

"Alright, that's fast... Come on, Elder Zong, let's train as we go!"

Zhang Su felt that he was almost back to walking briskly as before, and called to Elder Zong to head towards Tianma Island.

He felt relieved, but Elder Zong felt a burning sensation on his face.

Looking back on my apprenticeship with my master, those praises that I will never forget now feel like slaps in the face.

What kind of monster did I encounter that I learned it on the spot!

"It must be that I modified the footwork, making this obscure and difficult-to-learn footwork easy to understand. That must be it. I am truly a martial arts master!"

As Elder Zong watched Zhang Su, who was becoming increasingly skilled, he couldn't help but feel comforted and proud of him.

As the two passed by Beidong Town, scattered lights appeared in the distance. After practicing for several kilometers, Zhang Su had mastered about 70-80% of the use of the remote stopping technique!

It's similar to charging a mobile phone. The first 70-80% can be done quickly, but the last 20% is not so easy and requires a long period of practice.

"It's enough for now. We can accumulate more over time. Hey, Elder Zong, this footwork is truly amazing. The predecessor who developed this footwork must have been a master!"

Zhang Su wasn't using the icy energy this time; he was walking normally, but his speed was almost the same as when he ran without the icy energy. The speed increase was one aspect, but the key was the elegance of his movements!
Elegance never goes out of style.

"Yes, the predecessor who created the footwork was a master, and my improvement of the footwork is also part of that, haha, otherwise how could young friend Zhang have grasped the essence so quickly?"

Master Zong has successfully hypnotized himself into believing that this set of steps is suitable for most people to learn.

"No, I mean... um, yes, Elder Zong is able to add the finishing touch to the essence of the previous work instead of embellishing it. That's amazing!"

Zhang Su was generous with his praise for those who were absolutely loyal to him; praising someone didn't cost anything, so he just praised them.

"You flatter me! Oh? Why did you stop, young friend Zhang?"

Elder Zong was very pleased, but then he noticed that Zhang Su suddenly slowed down and then stopped.

"There's something I don't understand: between you and the general who created the world, who is more powerful?"

I asked other people this question before, but it was all meaningless. Chang Qingsheng even said that Elder Zong was not as good as him, but after just one exchange, he was damn well not as good as him. He could easily take on two of them!

Zhang Su planned to ask before returning to the camp.

"Hmm, that's a good question!"

Elder Zong stroked his not-so-long beard, steadied his breathing, and pondered, "I have never had a formal contest with Xiao Weng, but I can sense that he poses a great threat to me. To be modest, he should be stronger than me, because he holds some incredible trump cards!"

When Elder Zong spoke of the general's strength, he did so with great seriousness.

If Zhang Su had been asked this question before the "Loyalty Mark" was applied, he would have doubted the answer, but now he had little doubt. The general definitely had his own trump cards that he had never revealed before!
This answer gave Zhang Su peace of mind!

(End of this chapter)