Back then, Xiao Ming had chosen the unconventional path of combining the Tiger Prowl skill with the Decimating Punch technique in the Bai Clan.
It was an odd match, one that Bai Lingxue had advised him against, urging him to opt for a more harmonious combination.
But Xiao Ming, ever the stubborn one, refused to follow the conventional wisdom.
Today, he stood on the cusp of mastering these two powerful techniques to an astonishing degree, pushing them to the limits of perfection on his own terms.
"Elder Shen, I am confident in these techniques," Xiao Ming said calmly, his voice steady despite the underlying tension. "I believe I can cultivate them to suit my unique style."
Elder Shen Liuyun's lips twitched with suppressed irritation, though he made no further comment. Instead, he gave a dismissive grunt, his gaze cool and detached, as if he already foresaw Xiao Ming's eventual failure.