Wan Jian returns to his clan!

Chapter 9 Third-rate, Ninth-rank
Ouyang Lan's expression changed rapidly.

Seeing his junior brother, who had just learned the "Dripping Water Force," suddenly master the sect's foundational internal skill and even seemingly open up acupoints and gather qi to circulate blood, he was amazed.

For a moment, she almost thought that Lu Wubing had previously learned the Heavenly Star Technique and was acting out a scene of herself.

This is obviously impossible.

"There's no doubt about it. Junior Brother is a genius at cultivating internal energy, even more so than Senior Brother. His exceptional comprehension is not uncommon... It's crucial to avoid being disturbed when cultivating internal energy, especially during the first practice."

Thinking of this, Ouyang Lan perked up and remained silent, keeping watch from the side.

Upon seeing the approaching servant, he quickly gestured for him to leave.

'I wonder how long Junior Brother can last during his first practice?'

Thinking back to when she first started learning, she could only hold the position for a quarter and a half minutes before her meridians began to ache faintly and she felt mentally exhausted, forcing her to stop. Ouyang Lan couldn't help but curiously keep track of the time in her mind.

The duration of one's internal energy cultivation practice, to some extent, also reflects the speed of one's cultivation.

She was very curious: could her junior brother surpass her?
I heard that he grew up in luxury, never experiencing any hardship. His willpower must be rather weak; it's remarkable that he could persist for even fifteen minutes.

She waited quietly until the sun began to set, her face expressionless.

Not only did she not see Lu Wubing finish his practice, but she also sensed that his aura was becoming stronger and stronger, and the faint ripples above his head were faintly turning into clouds.

"It has been an hour."

The sect leader, Ouyang, sat upright in the central hall, tugging at his beard, his ears twitching slightly as he watched the movements in the back garden.

"Could it be that I have misjudged him? His physical aptitude may not be very good, and he did not lay a foundation with superior methods when he was young, but he has unexpected talents in comprehension and mental will."

"Haven't I stumbled upon a treasure by accident?"

Ouyang Zheng's expression was very strange.

He certainly understood the role of exceptional comprehension combined with a strong will.

When the founder of the Tianxing lineage, Ancestor Tianhe, became a disciple of Ancestor Hunyuan, he was a middle-aged fisherman. He had little knowledge of martial arts, let alone literacy, and lived a very difficult life.

Logically speaking, starting to practice martial arts and Taoism at the age of forty is not a question of whether the upper limit is high or not, but rather whether one is even capable of practicing at all.

and after?
Not only did Master Tianhe surpass others and cultivate a powerful true qi that was enough to make him stand out from the crowd, but he also observed the starry sky to comprehend the laws and create his own unique skills, such as the "Myriad Phenomena Heavenly Net," a powerful technique that integrates all martial arts techniques in the world.

"Of the three disciples of Hunyuan, Tianhe is the most virtuous," is a saying from more than two hundred years ago used to describe the extraordinary talent of the Celestial Star Ancestor.

For the next hundred years or so.

The Heavenly Star Sect became the leader of the Three Divine Peaks, a very prosperous sect with the most unique skills, known as the Seven Arts and Fifteen Swords. Any one of these skills would be a renowned and powerful martial art in the martial arts world.

This shows how important comprehension is in the path of cultivation.

Thinking of this, Ouyang Zheng lost control and plucked out two whiskers, involuntarily gasping for breath.

He took a sip of cold tea, feeling a mix of joy and unease.

"The more talented a person is, the more arrogant and self-important they are. They always feel that there is nothing in this world that can stump them. I just hope that this kid is not that kind of person."

Thinking back to the time when Lu Wubing handed the "Yuanling Sword Manual" to him.

He couldn't help but sigh softly again.

No need to ask more.

Lu Wubing must have read that unorthodox sword manual; it's just a matter of whether he was tempted by it.

If I'm not tempted now, but encounter some setbacks in the future, will I be unable to resist devoting myself to cultivation? That is the question.

……

"Senior sister, the Dripping Water Force is indeed extremely powerful. After opening one meridian, not only has my internal strength increased significantly, but my physique has also become stronger, and my mind is as calm as ice." Lu Wubing finished his practice and stood up, his heart filled with joy.

Ironically, this joy did not affect my emotions at all; it was a peaceful and joyful feeling, a tranquil anticipation of the flowers blooming.

In that instant, it seemed that nothing in the world could disturb one's mind.

When still, the internal energy in the dantian is as calm as a mirror. With the slightest thought, the internal energy condenses like lightning, transforming into a sharp and powerful force.

Powerful and sharp, with hidden strength.

He drew his sword and slightly circulated his internal energy, feeling a surge of energy flowing from his waist to his arms and then to his palms and fingers.

The vast internal energy transformed into needle-like bursts of energy, propelling the longsword.

The sword tip gently pierced out.

It made a soft "sizzling" sound as the paper tore.

You can vaguely see the airflow being cut apart, with faint ripples appearing.

Ouyang Lan was still somewhat dazed, but forced a smile and said, "Junior Brother, this is how you open an acupoint. The reason why our Tianxing Sect's Dripping Water Force is stronger than other techniques is that it can open every acupoint and unlock the treasures of the human body... No, you mean one, one meridian?"

By the end, Senior Sister Xiaolan's voice had become somewhat distorted.

It's two different things.

Once an acupoint is opened, the vital energy in the meridians increases significantly, and internal strength rises sharply. This allows the meridians to be nourished and vital energy to be accumulated, preparing for the opening of the next acupoint.

In other words, the more acupoints one opens, the more spiritual treasures one unlocks, the more powerful one's internal energy becomes, and the faster one's attack and defense capabilities increase.

To "open up a meridian" means to fully open the entire Shaoyin Heart Meridian in the hand, activating a total of nine acupoints from "Shaochong" to "Jiquan".

Furthermore, he refined this energy channel to be strong and flexible, stepping into the ninth rank realm in one step.

If we say that Lu Wubing's cultivation level was previously considered mediocre, then...

Nowadays, even those who venture into the martial arts world are considered third-rate.

Don't assume that third-rate martial artists are swearing.

In fact, among martial arts practitioners, there are nine ranks and three levels. As long as one reaches the level of the third rank, one can be considered a minor expert among ordinary people in the martial arts world.

With this level of skill, one could open a martial arts school in any city and never have to worry about finding apprentices. Joining the imperial army, one could at least be appointed as a deputy centurion.

Even Ouyang Lan herself, who sensed Qi at the age of eight, has now practiced internal energy and swordsmanship for ten years and has only reached the seventh rank, making her one of the best among the third-rate martial artists in the Jianghu.

Lu Wubing asked curiously, "Senior Sister, are you being too hasty and reckless?"
I originally only wanted to open one acupoint, but I discovered that the six yang vital energies I had cultivated in the past could actually be transformed into dripping water energy.

So, in one go, he opened up the entire energy channel. After opening it, a problem arose: his state of mind…

"Ahem... It's normal for one's state of mind to change. The Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian is related to the mind, regulating emotions, nourishing essence and protecting the spirit. After it is fully opened, the mind is calm, with less worry and fear."

Ouyang Lan put her hands behind her back, coughed lightly, and began to stroll around.

"Junior brother, although your cultivation speed is acceptable, remember to avoid arrogance and impatience..."

There are many who cultivate faster than you, not to mention the eldest brother, who opened up three meridians in a single day.

Even I, this senior sister, managed to open two meridians on my very first attempt at cultivation.

"It's really great."

Lu Wubing was filled with awe.

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(End of this chapter)