29: Lingyin Jue and Tiangang Huaji Sword

Successfully opening all 108 acupoints, the profound True Essence, refined through Nine Revolutions and condensed within the acupoints, has seen its destructive power increase exponentially!

Xiao Zhuo's body flickered, and he instantly appeared in the open space outside the courtyard.

Boom!

The Tiger Subduing Fist was unleashed without any fancy moves! The powerful and unrivaled fist force tore through the air, emitting a piercing roar! The hard bluestone ground beneath his feet was actually shaken into cracks by the overflowing Qi!

Chii—!

The Eight Directions Demon Slaying Saber was unsheathed next! The saber Qi swept out like a bolt of silk, and the rough bark of a thick old tree three zhang away was instantly carved with pale, bone-deep marks!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The Wind and Thunder Fleeting Shadow Steps were fully unleashed! In an instant, several solid afterimages seemed to appear simultaneously in the courtyard, intertwining with the piercing sonic booms! The long saber in his hand transformed into a cold bolt of lightning, and the forces of ice and fire wildly splattered from its tip, tearing through the air!

After practicing a set of Martial Skills, Xiao Zhuo was still most satisfied with the Eight Directions Demon Slaying Saber.

Unfortunately, this saber technique was, after all, only a High-grade Yellow-rank, and even though it had reached the Minor Perfection Realm, its power was barely comparable to ordinary Earth-Grade saber techniques. Its ultimate move, "Eight Extremes Return to Void Slash," though strong, ultimately couldn't keep up with his current terrifying strength at the Peak of Acupoint Condensation.

The Great Void Bright Palm excelled in control and defense; in terms of pure destructive power, it also seemed insufficient.

"I need to go to Revered Master's place to find some High-grade Martial Skills." Xiao Zhuo wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, and his nostrils suddenly caught a faint, clean scent of soapberry.

Turning his head, he saw a young man dressed in a faded coarse blue shirt standing at the courtyard entrance.

The young man carried a bulging cloth bag on his back and held an old wooden basin in his arms, his cuffs frayed at the edges.

Seeing Xiao Zhuo look over, a hint of awkwardness appeared on the young man's face, but he still respectfully bowed his head and said, "May I ask if you are Senior Brother Xiao? Ding Yuan from the Servants' Courtyard, I am here by order to deliver your daily provisions."

"Just place them in the courtyard." Xiao Zhuo nodded slightly, his expression calm.

Ding Yuan placed the package and wooden basin in the courtyard as instructed, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he picked up an empty wooden bucket from the corner of the courtyard and quickly departed.

Xiao Zhuo observed the young man's actions, understanding his intentions but saying nothing, continuing to immerse himself in honing his Martial Skills.

A moment later, Ding Yuan returned with a full bucket of clean water, then pulled out a clean rag from his embrace, walked directly into the wooden house, and began to wipe and clean with nimble movements.

While practicing, Xiao Zhuo's gaze swept across the room.

This young man clearly harbored thoughts of currying favor with an Inner Sect Disciple, hoping to leave an impression on a person of importance, perhaps to receive some guidance or care in the future.

Most of the servants of the Yuyang Sect were people of mediocre talent, so such thoughts were common.

Only after Ding Yuan had cleaned the room spotlessly and arranged the items neatly before quietly leaving, did Xiao Zhuo stop his movements.

Stepping into the refreshed wooden house, the windows were bright and clean, and items were placed clearly visible.

"He's quite meticulous." Xiao Zhuo praised, then turned and once again soared towards the Peak.

It was approaching Shenshi (3-5 PM), and the scorching sun blazed.

The mountain path leading to the Peak was quiet and deserted.

Upon reaching the courtyard of True Man Xuanlun, just as Xiao Zhuo was about to knock, the door silently opened by itself.

"Come in." Xuan Lun's voice came from within.

Xiao Zhuo entered the front hall and, seeing his Revered Master still sitting on a meditation cushion, went straight to the point with a smile, "Revered Master, this Disciple wishes to request some High-grade Martial Skills, saber techniques or fist techniques, either will do. Heaven-rank or Earth-Grade are both fine."

"Pfft!" Xuan Lun nearly choked, turning his head to give an exasperated eye-roll, "You brat, do you think Heaven-rank Cultivation Methods are cabbages in the field? Our sect only has a handful of Earth-Grade Martial Skills! As for Heaven-rank, there's only the Yuyang Sword Art, personally passed down by the Sect Master!"

Before he finished speaking, Xuan Lun's body suddenly stiffened! He abruptly turned his head, staring intently at Xiao Zhuo, and the next moment he "thumped" up from the meditation cushion, his face filled with disbelief: "You... you... you broke through already?!"

He pointed at Xiao Zhuo, his fingers trembling slightly.

Xiao Zhuo's heart skipped a beat; it seemed he couldn't hide it from his Revered Master's Dharma Eye.

"Mm... I was fortunate enough to gain something." He vaguely replied.

"Exceptional... exceptional talent, receiving subsequent Cultivation Methods, a Breakthrough is within reason..." Xuan Lun subconsciously mumbled, trying to find a reasonable explanation for this astonishing speed.

But a strong intuition drove him to flash, ghost-like, to Xiao Zhuo's side, and a large hand swiftly clamped onto Xiao Zhuo's wrist!

A surge of True Essence, far surpassing Xiao Zhuo's in purity and vastness, instantly probed into his body!

Xiao Zhuo did not resist.

The panel was one with him; outsiders could not covet it.

No matter how fast, it was his own ability.

"Hiss—!"

Xuan Lun gasped, sucking in a cold breath, and sharply retracted his hand as if scalded by hot oil. His eyes widened, staring intently at Xiao Zhuo, his voice changing tone:

"All one hundred and eight acupoints... completely opened?! True Essence... Nine Revolutions Perfection?! You... you've reached... Peak Acupoint Condensation already?!"

A huge sense of absurdity and... bitterness instantly overwhelmed this Divine Sea Realm mighty figure!

He was exceptionally gifted, possessing a special Physique, and after cultivating for most of his life, he had only advanced the Nine Revolutions Profound Essence Art to the first revolution of the seventh layer.

And this kid in front of him? How long had it been since he got the complete Cultivation Method? Yet... five layers, Nine Revolutions, ascending to the heavens in one step?!

This was practically grinding his pride into the dirt repeatedly!

True Man Xuanlun felt his Dao Heart had suffered an unprecedented critical hit, feeling as if he had truly lived most of his life as some kind of canine animal... He took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his churning emotions, his gaze on Xiao Zhuo incredibly complex.

Finally, with a dark expression, he flipped his palm, and two warm Jade Slips were unceremoniously slapped onto the table.

"Take them! Practice well!" His voice was muffled, carrying a resentment of "I don't want to see you, hurry up and get out."

Xiao Zhuo, understanding the hint, grabbed the Jade Slips and quickly excused himself.

Only after Xiao Zhuo's figure disappeared outside the door did Xuan Lun, with a conflicted expression, stroke his chin and softly mutter, "This kid... could it be some kind of Heaven-Defying Physique that's even more abnormal than mine?"

Xiao Zhuo paid no mind to his Revered Master's grumbling; his heart was elated. He unleashed the Wind and Thunder Fleeting Shadow Steps, his figure transforming into a streak of light carrying wind and thunder, and in a few leaps, he had returned to his small courtyard.

He eagerly pressed the two Jade Slips to his brow.

With the Heart Demon oath made, a massive torrent of information instantly surged into his Sea of Consciousness!

"Heavenly Dipper Transformation to Zenith Saber Technique!"

"Spirit Concealment Art!"

The Heavenly Dipper Transformation to Zenith Saber Technique was a Medium Grade Earth-Grade saber technique!

The Spirit Concealment Art, on the other hand, was an exquisitely subtle secret art for concealing one's Qi!

Xiao Zhuo instantly understood his Revered Master's intention—his rocket-like Breakthrough speed indeed needed to be properly "hidden."

The Jade Slips not only contained the true meaning of the Cultivation Methods but also the cultivation experiences and insights of previous Seniors of the Yuyang Sect.

Xiao Zhuo briefly studied them, and both Cultivation Methods immediately reached the getting Started (Beginner) stage.

"Leaning on a big tree, it's indeed good to enjoy the shade!" Xiao Zhuo sighed in his heart.

With the experience of Seniors paving the way, getting started was far easier than fumbling on his own.

Ten Attribute Points were instantly consumed!

The White Mist Space descended again.

Xiao Zhuo sat cross-legged within it, and under the guidance of that profound and mighty force, the exquisite techniques of the Spirit Concealment Art began to operate on their own.

The core of this art lay in using the power of Divine Sense to construct a low-consumption, long-lasting "Divine Sense barrier" on the body's surface, further integrating advanced Divine Sense illusions that could distort and mislead the perceptions of external probes.

Under the perfect reproduction of the panel's mighty power, Xiao Zhuo quickly mastered the ultimate operational form of this secret art.

With a slight thought, the power of Divine Sense spread like mercury, instantly covering his entire body, forming a tough, agile, and almost perfect invisible barrier!

Thanks to the further strengthening of his Divine Sense after breaking through to Acupoint Condensation, maintaining the Spirit Concealment Art was effortless and almost burden-free for Xiao Zhuo.

The Spirit Concealment Art, perfected to its Perfection, could not only perfectly block Divine Sense probes from those of the same Realm but also deceive the detailed prying of experts one major Realm higher than himself.

If the opponent's cultivation was even higher, the Divine Sense illusion would fail, but unless it was a deliberate and targeted deep probe, even a Divine Sea Realm expert would find it difficult to see through his true Realm at a glance.

At the same time, this art also contained ingenious methods for suppressing cultivation, allowing one's aura to stably drop by one Realm. Unless the opponent's True Essence or Divine Sense directly invaded the body to probe, it would be extremely difficult to see through.

The wondrous uses of this art greatly satisfied Xiao Zhuo.

Having an extra secret art, especially such a practical and low-cost perfected secret art, was all benefit and no harm.

Attribute Points were deducted again!

The White Mist Space reappeared.

The general principles of the Heavenly Dipper Transformation to Zenith Saber Technique echoed like a grand bell in Xiao Zhuo's heart:

"Heavenly Dipper rotates to transform Yin and Yang, the Big Dipper's hanging blade shatters the eight directions!"

Under the absolute control of that profound and extraordinary power, Xiao Zhuo's figure began to move.

Each move, each stance, perfectly aligned with the most fundamental and perfect Concept of the saber technique, demonstrating the astonishing sharpness of a Medium Grade Earth-Grade saber technique in this pure white world!