Conquering Heroines: Starting From A World Of Zombies

Chapter 455 - 454: The Zangan Style

"What a coincidence. But Tifa's teacher is definitely someone with an incredibly high level of mastery…"

As he walked toward Tifa, Ryuji continued considering what exactly he should teach her. But the moment he approached her, the aura around his body suddenly changed, transforming into an energy signature extremely similar to Tifa's own.

Tifa had already noticed Ryuji approaching while practicing her punches. But the instant she sensed the aura of the Zangan-style martial arts suddenly appear around him, she immediately stopped her movements and stared at him in shock.

"It's nothing too special. To someone at my level of perception and mastery, mimicking this unique fusion of qi and magic, as well as the mental state developed alongside it, is fairly easy. Come on, let me see how solid your foundation is."

Ryuji raised a hand and beckoned Tifa toward him while simultaneously attempting to circulate energy according to the routes of several special techniques he knew.

And as expected, problems immediately appeared.

The Air-Splitting Palm technique that should have been capable of striking from a distance could only reinforce his hand itself, while the qi projectile meant to enter an opponent's body carried a dangerously unstable feeling, as though it might explode at any moment.

Tifa, unaware that Ryuji was experimenting with techniques, nodded seriously. After adjusting her stance and loosening up her body, she raised her fists.

"Then here I come!"

The moment she spoke, she burst forward using footwork similar to boxing techniques. But in Ryuji's eyes, her movements were full of openings, and her intent to attack was far too obvious.

So, Ryuji simply stepped forward and occupied the exact position Tifa intended to move into next, instantly disrupting her advance and causing her balance to falter.

At the same time, her arm lost the space needed to swing properly. The punch that should have been capable of smashing through wooden boards was stopped effortlessly as Ryuji pressed down on it with one hand.

Tifa panicked slightly and tried to retreat, but by now Ryuji had already grasped part of the way this somewhat unique magical energy functioned, finally understanding how some techniques were supposed to operate with it.

So he showed no mercy.

With a casual kick to Tifa's calf and a sudden twist of her fist, he caused her body to spin uncontrollably through the air before pinning her to the ground.

Looking at the utterly bewildered Tifa beneath him, Ryuji released his grip and calmly gave his assessment.

"You're probably around the level of a martial artist who's only recently developed qi. But you have a good foundation. If you continue training like this, within three years you'll probably be able to take on ten Mai Shiranuis at once. By the way, who taught you this training method?"

Ryuji was completely certain of his judgment.

Tifa's training method was far superior to Mai's, and simply observing it had already given him numerous ideas on how to radically improve the Shiranui style.

Because the effects of this training method on the body were visible to the naked eye. Tifa already had a solid physical foundation of her own, but it was obvious that this training method had also played a major role in shaping her physique.

Therefore, Ryuji quickly began modifying the Shiranui-style training methods in his mind.

At the same time, he also figured out what he should teach Tifa.

Life Return or rather, the ability to control one's own life force and body.

Her training method was highly compatible with it. In fact, the two complemented each other extremely well.

Tifa quickly rolled over and climbed back to her feet, rubbing her wrist before respectfully answering Ryuji's question.

"It was Master Zangan. He was the one who taught me the Zangan-style training manual."

As she spoke, Tifa pulled a booklet labeled "Zangan Style" from inside her bosom and handed it to Ryuji.

In her view, Ryuji's mastery of the Zangan Style was already far beyond her own, so there was no reason to hide something like this from him.

"Master Zangan once said that if I ever meet someone interested in our martial arts, I can share the manual with them. Because how far someone can ultimately go depends entirely on their own efforts. What truly matters is the exchange and collision between different paths."

Hearing this, Ryuji couldn't help but nod. He accepted the Zangan-style training manual and quickly flipped through it.

"He truly is a master."

Looking at the contents of the manual, Ryuji discovered that it was roughly eighty percent similar to the conclusions he had already deduced himself. As for the remaining parts he hadn't predicted, none of them exceeded the framework he had already envisioned.

This master truly emphasized spiritual development above all else.

Using the spirit to govern the body, tempering the body through the natural flow of magic and qi, and achieving perfect unity between mind and body through movement. It was an unparalleled divine art capable of continuously strengthening the body, enhancing both physical and mental potential, and constantly drawing out hidden capabilities.

The only unfortunate part was that anyone training this method absolutely needed unwavering determination and perseverance. It was most suitable for people who, once they set their hearts on something, would never waver, yet at the same time respected themselves, respected nature, and possessed a temperament that flowed naturally with the world.

To put it simply, it was a training method suited for people who were persistent without being obsessive, resolute without becoming fanatical, and who clearly understood what they wanted, what they needed, and what they could let go of.

Because the early stages were extremely dull, and the results were barely different from ordinary fitness training. Only by steadily completing the training and reaching the required spiritual state could one truly enter the path.

Fortunately, talent wasn't particularly important, because this training method itself could reshape talent and increase one's potential.

Geniuses would become even more gifted, but hardworking individuals still had the possibility of surpassing them.

"What an incredible person."

Ryuji couldn't help but praise him once more, and he suddenly felt the urge to meet this master in person.

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