22: Martial arts skills are achieved, the competition rules

Lin Yuan also knew how hard it was to earn a thousand Origin Stones, and couldn't help but say gratefully, "Stepmother, you are too kind to your Disciple. Your Disciple has received your kindness many times, and I truly feel ashamed."

Gu Shuqin smiled gently, "Silly boy, if you feel indebted to me, then quickly become stronger. In the future, your Stepmother will rely on you to bring me a good life."

Lin Yuan nodded vigorously and said firmly, "Your Disciple will certainly live up to Stepmother's trust and will strive to become a strong Cultivator in the future."

"Alright, quickly comprehend this Martial Skill."

"Mm."

Just like last time when he comprehended Tongbei Fist, Lin Yuan also successfully comprehended Eight Extremes Pulse.

Opening his eyes, he looked at the blackened pages and couldn't help but feel it was a pity.

If only this Martial Skill could be comprehended by multiple people.

"Stepmother, can I share this Martial Skill with you?"

"Of course not. If Martial Skills could be shared so easily, they wouldn't be valuable."

"Then why could Stepmother transmit the Divine Skill to me last time?"

"Because what I obtained was the Origin information of that Cultivation Technique."

"Origin information?"

"That's right, Martial Skill information is divided into two types: Origin and Rubbing. The Martial Skills we encounter in the Scripture Pavilion and on the market are all Rubbing versions. They disappear automatically after one comprehension. Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques obtained in this way cannot be passed on."

"However, Origin information is different. After a Cultivator comprehends it, it is completely engraved in their mind and can be freely taught to others. Didn't you also transmit the Divine Skill to Yi Zi?"

After hearing this, Lin Yuan nodded. He had indeed transmitted the Yin Yang Divine Skill very smoothly, but when he tried to transmit Tongbei Fist, he couldn't do it at all.

"Stepmother actually transmitted the Origin information to me. She truly trusts her Disciple."

"I do trust you, but who knows if you'll turn around and pass it on to someone else."

The Mei Fu glared at the man reproachfully, then turned to the woman and cautioned again, "Yi Zi, the Yin Yang Divine Skill is extremely important. Remember not to pass it on, understand?"

Miao Yizi said respectfully, "Understood, Elder."

"Oh, right, since you are Lin Yuan's woman, you can call me Stepmother from now on too."

"Mm! Stepmother!"

Miao Yizi's face lit up with joy. The other party's words undoubtedly meant that she was willing to accept her.

Lin Yuan naturally felt relieved that she could gain the Mei Fu's approval, and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you, Stepmother, for your tolerance."

"Alright, there's only half a month left until the Outer Sect Competition begins. Seize this time to Cultivate diligently."

"Yes, Stepmother."

In the following days, Lin Yuan Cultivated both Martial Skills while also Cultivating with the two women.

Through their combined efforts, Gu Shuqin Broke Through to the Condensing Core Realm Second Level, while Miao Yizi reached Body Tempering Ninth Level, just one step away from reaching Opening Meridian Realm.

As for himself, he also successfully Advanced to Opening Meridian Third Level.

"Whoosh!"

In the courtyard, Lin Yuan's figure flickered, appearing three zhang away in the blink of an eye.

"Senior Brother, your speed is so fast! You're almost at Major Achievement with this Eight Extremes Pulse, aren't you?"

Miao Yizi exclaimed from the side.

Lin Yuan smiled slightly, "To reach Major Achievement, eight Meridians need to be activated simultaneously. I haven't opened that many Meridians yet, so I'm still far from it."

Although he had only opened one Divine Vein for now, the power he exerted was no less than that of an ordinary person's eight Meridians, which was why he could display such great effects with Eight Extremes Pulse.

Miao Yizi pondered, "But I see that the speed you burst forth with is so rapid, I imagine others only achieve this effect when they reach Major Achievement."

She had been very curious these past two days how the other party managed to perform both Tongbei Fist and Eight Extremes Pulse at an extraordinary level.

According to the previous conversation between the master and Disciple, did Lin Yuan possess unique and powerful Meridians?

"Bang bang bang!"

As she wondered, she heard three sounds. Lin Yuan raised his hand and threw a punch, shattering a winter melon-sized stone not far away.

"Not bad, my Tongbei Fist can now consistently produce three resounding strikes."

Looking at his fist, Lin Yuan said with satisfaction.

The three-strike Tongbei Fist's power was equivalent to a Yellow Rank Advanced Martial Skill, and with his Divine Vein's amplification, it was comparable to a Profound Rank Martial Skill.

Combined with his successfully Cultivated Eight Extremes Pulse, he believed he would definitely achieve good results in the Great Competition.

"Lin Yuan has improved greatly recently. With your current strength, I presume you would have the confidence to contend even if you encountered a Cultivator at the Advanced Opening Meridian Realm."

Gu Shuqin walked out of the bedroom, her face full of relief as she spoke.

After being nourished by the man, she became even more beautiful, and her complexion improved significantly. It seemed she had emerged from the grief of her husband's death.

"Greetings, Stepmother."

The two bowed, and Lin Yuan chuckled, "My strength has indeed improved significantly, but there are also many experts in the Outer Sect. It won't be easy to squeeze into the top ten."

Gu Shuqin rolled her eyes at him, "There are tens of thousands of contestants in the Great Competition, and at least dozens of them are Opening Meridian Ninth Level Disciples. Each of them possesses considerable strength. With your Opening Meridian Third Level cultivation, being able to enter the top hundred is enough to be proud of."

Top hundred? That wasn't his goal. His goal was the top ten.

Because only by entering the top ten could he receive Sect rewards.

He thought this in his heart but didn't say it, instead changing the subject to ask, "Stepmother, with tens of thousands of contestants in this Outer Sect Competition, how will such a large number of people compete? Is it a Arena match? That would take forever!"

Miao Yizi, hearing this, couldn't help but blink her eyes, equally curious about it.

"The Outer Sect Competition is divided into two parts. The first part is the preliminary round. All contestants enter the Beast Fighting Arena, and the Sect will release tens of thousands of Wind Chasing Dogs to fight with you. During this time, jumping is prohibited; you can only stay on the ground. If you can't hold on, you can jump out of the Beast Fighting Arena yourself, which counts as being eliminated."

"The hundred contestants who last until the end will advance to the next round. This round is a drawing of lots for Arena matches, and the last Cultivator standing wins the championship."

Gu Shuqin explained unhurriedly.

After hearing what the other party said, both of them couldn't help but frown.

They hadn't expected the first part of the competition to involve facing Wind Chasing Dogs.

Although these were only second-tier Yao Beasts, their speed was extremely fast, swift as the wind, and their aggressiveness was also very strong. In a one-on-one fight, an ordinary Opening Meridian Realm Cultivator was not their match.

The Sect directly releasing tens of thousands of Wind Chasing Dogs to encircle them—the mere thought of this scene was terrifying.

Compared to the Beast Fighting in this part, the Arena matches in the second round were nothing to fear.

"How long did the first round of preliminaries usually take to get a result in previous years?"

Lin Yuan asked again.

Gu Shuqin replied, "In previous years, it usually only took half an hour to get a result."

"Only half an hour? Is it that fast?"

"Yes, because Wind Chasing Dogs are quite difficult to deal with, and coupled with the limited area of the venue and the rule against jumping, most contestants can only rely on running to stall for time. Pure running is very physically demanding, and being able to run for half an hour is already considered very strong endurance."

Upon hearing this, the two seemed to be able to imagine a scene: countless Disciples running in the Beast Fighting Arena, with a pack of Wind Chasing Dogs chasing behind...

Such a sight was truly too comical.