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"Brother, what a coincidence, you also came to the library." Just as Ren Pingsheng reached the entrance, he was stopped by a very familiar face.
"It is quite a coincidence. I didn't expect you to be in such a hurry. Let's go in together," Ren Pingsheng said with a hint of helplessness as he looked at the familiar face.
"Of course I'm in a hurry. There are so many things to learn for free. The sooner I learn them, the more they will belong to me. Otherwise, if the sect suddenly cancels them one day, it would be a huge loss," Chu Xiao said matter-of-factly as he walked.
"That shouldn't happen; you're overthinking it," Ren Pingsheng thought to himself, wondering what was going on in his friend's mind.
Between the first and second floors of the library, there was a spiritual energy barrier that only those who met certain requirements could pass through.
Ren Pingsheng placed his identity token against the spiritual energy barrier, which opened an entrance wide enough for one person to pass through. He then went straight up to the second floor.
The space on the second floor was smaller than that on the first floor, and most of the collections here were common Martial Arts Techniques. Even so, it was enough for them to choose from.
"Brother, good luck! I’m going to see what Martial Arts Techniques I can pick. When my skills reach their peak, heh heh..." Chu Xiao said cheerfully as he went off to find his preferred Martial Arts Techniques.
In the area for cultivation methods, Ren Pingsheng skipped over it directly. He already had the Ancient Lan Divine Art for refining Qi, which was equivalent to a top-tier yellow-level cultivation method that could be practiced up to twenty layers; naturally, he didn’t need any other methods.
He went straight to the martial arts technique area, where the martial arts manuals were diverse and dazzling.
"Wind Cloak Sword Technique, Golden Edge Sword Technique, Seven Kill Sword Technique, Flowing Cloud Sword Technique... Cleaving Palm, Azure Wind Palm, Bagua Palm... Diamond Fist, Arhat Fist, Heavenly Net Palm..."
This area included sword techniques, Palm Techniques, and Fist Techniques; there were even some leg techniques and finger techniques, although they were relatively rare. In total, there were two or three hundred types available, truly overwhelming.
Ren Pingsheng also found the Soft Cloud Sword Technique used by Liu Wuyun before, Wei Ziqi's Wind Cloak Sword Technique, and Kong Zhan's Mountain Sword Technique. For a moment, he felt troubled and unsure about which one to choose.
"Well, the Seven Kill Sword Technique emphasizes ruthlessness and dominance; it's more suitable for those with solitary and cold personalities. I've seen the Wind Cloak Sword Technique before; its power is somewhat similar to the Flying Spirit Sword Technique, so there's no need to learn it. It seems that the Golden Edge Sword Technique is quite good; it's a metal-based mid-level yellow technique with decent power. Moreover, it's currently the most suitable sword technique for me. If I were to learn a high-level sword technique, it might be somewhat difficult."
After careful consideration, Ren Pingsheng chose the Golden Edge Sword Technique as his mid-level yellow sword technique. He believed that with his understanding of sword techniques, learning this mid-level technique should pose no problem.
As for the Fist Technique and Palm Technique, I preferred the Palm Technique while in the village, so I chose the Cleaving Palm, a Palm Technique that can injure from a distance.
After selecting these techniques, Ren Pingsheng ran over to the Movement Technique area and chose a book on the Phantom Moon Movement Technique. This technique emphasizes small-range movement, both real and illusory, allowing one to create phantoms to confuse enemies. It perfectly complements his current swordsmanship.
Holding three manuals, Ren Pingsheng did not continue to look at other items; one reason was that they were not useful to him, and another was that learning other techniques would require contribution points.
"Golden Edge Sword Technique, Phantom Moon Movement Technique, Cleaving Palm. Alright, registration is complete. You have exchanged your opportunity for a Palm Technique, which is also acceptable. However, if you come back next time to learn Martial Arts Techniques, you will need to pay contribution points. Have you thought this through?" the elder of the library said after looking at him.
"Elder, I have made my decision," Ren Pingsheng replied firmly.
"Good. You know the rules of our Canglan Sword Sect; without permission from the sect, you cannot privately teach others Martial Arts Techniques. You are aware of the consequences. Also, remember that these manuals must be returned within three months."
"I understand, Elder. Please rest assured."
Ren Pingsheng smiled, put away the manuals, and left the library directly.
After becoming an outer disciple, there were no fixed instructors to teach martial arts techniques anymore. However, there was a designated day each week when an elder would help them with their cultivation difficulties.
Whether or not to attend was up to them; it was quite free. Nevertheless, many still cherished this opportunity since they often encountered various problems in their cultivation.
Early the next morning, Ren Pingsheng took his steel sword and went to the back mountain. Now he could arrange his time freely and did not have to stay in his room for cultivation every day. So he chose the back mountain where he had become accustomed to practicing.
Seeing Little White Fox running over from afar, Ren Pingsheng couldn't help but squat down. Just as he was about to pet her head, the little creature jumped away.
"Hey, you're getting more and more disobedient. Alright, I'm going to practice now; I'll roast some meat for you later."
Taking a deep breath, Ren Pingsheng began his day of cultivation.
First, he practiced the Flying Spirit Sword Technique and the Mountain Cleaving Sword Technique over a dozen times. He had already perfected the Flying Spirit Sword Technique; he had mastered the first six moves of the Mountain Cleaving Sword Technique but still needed to practice the last three killing moves. This time he decided to master the Mountain Cleaving Sword Technique first.
In the small valley, sword energy surged like wind and waves, creating gusts that swept through like flying sand and rolling stones. The wild grass and fallen leaves were shredded into pieces all around him, demonstrating immense power.
"'Wind Splitter.'" With a furious shout from Ren Pingsheng, a one-foot-long Sword Light flashed by, causing fragments to explode from the rock and leaving a two-inch deep sword mark.
'Zhan Yue,' another killing move. He displayed his Movement Technique and struck directly at the nearby rock, creating a three-foot-long, three-inch-deep sword mark that was quite prominent.
"This Slashing Mountain Sword Technique has considerable power. I am already familiar with the killing moves and can use them skillfully. The practice I've done is solid; in a few more days, I should be able to master it completely."
The next day, Ren Pingsheng arrived at Back Mountain early in the morning to continue his training.
Thus, he came in the morning and returned in the evening. Before he knew it, three days had passed.
With a loud bang, a one-foot-wide, three-inch-deep pit appeared in the nearby rock. It was no longer just a sword mark; it was clear that this Sword Technique had made significant progress compared to before.
"‘Shattering Stone,’ heh, the name is quite fitting. However, the final killing move of this Slashing Mountain Sword Technique consumes quite a bit of energy. Moreover, it requires a sudden explosion of sword energy at the moment of collision with the opponent to create impact damage; timing is crucial."
After four days of intense training, Ren Pingsheng finally mastered the Slashing Mountain Sword Technique to the same level as the Flying Spirit Sword Technique. The speed of his strikes, timing of use, and resulting power were all on an entirely different level than before.
"Now I can learn the Golden Edge Sword Technique. Let me see how powerful this Intermediate Sword Technique really is." Ren Pingsheng sat cross-legged and recalled various movements and sword techniques of the Golden Edge Sword Technique in his mind.
Gradually, he formed a clear impression as each sword move seemed to come alive in his mind, continuously dancing until he completed all twelve initial sword moves. Only then did Ren Pingsheng open his eyes.
"It seems there are no issues with the first twelve sword moves. I didn't expect this Sword Technique to have only one killing move. Well, having one Intermediate Sword Technique is still not bad; however, I fear it won't be something I can fully master in a short time."
Without further thought, he drew his steel sword and began practicing the Golden Edge Sword Technique.
He felt an inexplicable change in the surrounding atmosphere, becoming sharper.
As he wielded the steel sword, faint golden Sword Lights erupted continuously. Accompanied by sharp sounds that seemed to tear through the air, it sent shivers down one's spine.
The Golden Edge Sword Technique emphasizes revealing its sharpness and being invincible. When refined to perfection, the Sword Light pursues extreme destructive power with pinpoint precision. At maximum speed, damage also reaches its peak.
The first twelve sword moves were continuously executed by Ren Pingsheng. Gradually, those seemingly scattered Sword Lights began to coalesce together; fallen leaves that occasionally drifted by were no longer shredded by the Sword Light but instead split into halves and thirds with smooth cuts like silk at their edges.
Time passed day by day, and in the blink of an eye, a month had gone by. Regarding the practice of the Golden Edge Sword Technique, Ren Pingsheng's progress became increasingly evident; he had now perfected the twelve sword moves.
When executed, a light golden Sword Light continuously sliced through the air. The speed was incredibly fast, disappearing in the blink of an eye, only to reappear elsewhere. It gave off a pure sharpness, an invincible edge that stung the eyes.
"The practice of Sword Technique will stop here for now. I have already made some progress with the two Intermediate killing moves that follow, but there’s no rush; I should focus on the Movement Technique instead."
Ren Pingsheng took out the manual for the Phantom Moon Movement Technique and sat down to study it carefully.
This technique was Yellow-Level Intermediate and was not difficult; it was entirely a process of practice making perfect. Once mastered, it could create five phantoms to confuse enemies. The small-range movement speed could reach a level where it seemed to follow like a shadow. Of course, this was contingent upon the opponent's Movement Technique and speed not exceeding his own.
However, even so, small-range movement speed should not be underestimated. Coupled with the ability to create phantoms at will, if used wisely against an enemy, it would provide a significant advantage.
Soon, Ren Pingsheng memorized the Spiritual Energy operation route for the Phantom Moon Movement Technique; all that remained was diligent practice. He suddenly felt a bit regretful; had he known earlier, he should have practiced both Movement Technique and Sword Technique together. This would have saved him considerable time and also trained his ability to multitask.
Unfortunately, Ren Pingsheng was overly optimistic in his thinking; whenever he tried to combine them, he kept making mistakes. If he had practiced Movement Technique to a proficient level as well, it would have been easier. After all, battle is about the continuous coordination of Movement Technique and Sword Technique.
In the end, he set aside the Sword Technique and earnestly practiced the Movement Technique. He stood in place as his figure began to shift continuously until it gradually became blurred. Before long, it appeared as if two figures were moving around him in all directions—up and down, left and right—making it hard for anyone to distinguish which was real and which was an illusion.
In the following two months, Ren Pingsheng's practice of Movement Technique approached perfection; he could now create four phantoms to fight alongside him.
He had also completely mastered Cleaving Palm. This Palm Technique was quite simple; by following a specific Spiritual Energy route, one could unleash an invisible palm wind through their hand—a lethal tool for ambushes. However, its effect was similar to that of ordinary Sword Light; it remained uncertain how effective it would be in actual combat.
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