I've already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and you're saying I didn't time travel?

Chapter 129 I will not only practice it, but I will also practice it to the highest level!

As soon as the live stream ended, countless posts related to it immediately appeared online:

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……

Seeing these promotional posts, netizens were speechless with disbelief:
"Damn it, you're a Ming Jin master? My great-grandmother was a Ming Jin master, you know? I'd only give you a second glance if you even mentioned Hua Jin."

"Has the trend of selling tutorials spread to martial arts lately? They even offer a full refund if you can't learn it. Isn't this just a cram school's trick? They're just making money off those martial artists who can learn the techniques on their own."

"I'm speechless. Even Qi Shen said that 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' is very simple, yet he still offers classes and accepts apprentices. It's a complete scam!"

"To be honest, I just practiced the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' and found that this technique is indeed as Qi Shen said. The first two levels are very easy to learn, but you get stuck at the third level. If there is a class that specializes in teaching the third and fourth levels, then it is definitely worth enrolling in."

"Even innate martial artists don't have enough time to cultivate, why would they bother opening a teaching class?"

"It's hard to say. After all, there are so many innate martial artists. Some have strong aptitude, and some have poor aptitude. Maybe they used up all their luck in this life just to break through to the innate level, and then they can't make any progress after that."

Furthermore, age cannot be ignored. For example, a 70- or 80-year-old innate cultivator, instead of wasting time cultivating, would be better off finding a way to use their strength and cultivation level to earn some money and pave the way for the next generation. After all, when spiritual herbs and treasures become widely available, purchasing these cultivation resources will also require money.

"Am I the only one who feels something's off about this technique? Why do I feel so effeminate after practicing it? All my movements are inexplicably weird, and I feel like I'm gay for no reason."

"That's right. As Qi Shen said, this technique was created by a female martial artist, so it's naturally more suitable for women to practice. It's perfectly normal for men to make the movements look feminine when they practice it."

"Don't even mention it! The neighbor's kid saw me practicing this and asked if I was practicing the 'Sunflower Manual.' To hell with him!"

"Although the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' is unrelated to the 'Sunflower Manual,' its moves are indeed very similar to those in movies and TV dramas, so it's normal to have misunderstandings."

"It's so difficult! I was practicing on the balcony just now, and a bunch of people downstairs said I was posing provocatively! I suddenly realized that the most troublesome thing about this technique for me is not its difficulty, but its posture and form. Practicing it is just too easy to attract criticism."

"Indeed, Qi Shen should come up with a set of more accessible martial arts, such as the 'Swift Wind Palm' or the 'Sky-Splitting Kick,' which would be very suitable. Everyone can practice them, and they won't cause any misunderstandings when practiced."

"If you ask me, men shouldn't practice this technique. Since it was created by female martial artists, let them practice it. We men can practice the Black Jade Technique. It's not only masculine and domineering, but also very powerful."

"Let the misunderstanding be. Anyway, once you've mastered it, all the benefits will be yours. To abandon this powerful martial art just because of other people's opinions is like putting the cart before the horse."

"Indeed, the Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand has its advantages. It is faster when it is used and the movements are more graceful. It is much better than the burly Black Jade Skill."

"Forget it! With the attack power of the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand,' even if you master the 'Black Jade Skill,' you wouldn't be able to break through its defenses. It's just a third-rate skill that wastes your time!"

"The Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Technique is indeed easy to learn, but its power is also very weak, completely incomparable to the Black Jade Skill."

"Is it possible that you haven't mastered the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' technique properly, which is why you think this skill is weak?"

"What does this have to do with whether you've practiced it well or not? You can tell just by looking at it. The Black Jade Skill pursues power and ferocity. Not only are the various moves incredibly powerful, but the strengthening of the body is also real. How can the Flying Flower and Leaf Plucking Hand compare?"

"I stand for 'Flying Flowers and Plucking Leaves Hand,' since it was taught by Qi Shen, it can't be weak!"

"It's already 2026 and you're still playing the personality cult game! Qi Shen is strong, but as a human being, he can make mistakes. The Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand is indeed not as good as the Black Jade Skill. If you don't believe me, let's find a place to have a contest."

"Come on then, who's afraid of who! Look at my IP address, I'm in Myawaddy, waiting for you to come and challenge me!"

"You fucking-"

……

The online debate continues.

Various experts and online influencers have also expressed their opinions.

Tai Chi Jack:

"As Qi Shen has already said, the Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand is a practice method suitable for women. Women are Yin in nature, and when practicing, they can naturally guide the flow of Qi and blood. The movements are also more in line with the body's needs. Although men will not suffer any aftereffects if they force themselves to practice, they will develop some feminine movements and habits after practicing for a long time, which may cause many inconveniences in daily life."

Personally, I don't recommend men practice this technique. After all, mastering the *Black Jade Skill* is no easy feat. Instead of wasting time trying to comprehend the *Flying Flower and Leaf Plucking Hand*, it's better to concentrate your energy on the *Black Jade Skill*.

Principal of Chaoxia Martial Arts School:

"As a practical fighter, I tested the two techniques immediately. According to the combat data, the striking power of the Black Jade Technique can easily reach more than 500 kilograms, while the Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand relies on speed advantage, and the attack time can be about 0.3 seconds faster. However, in modern combat, the speed advantage will be greatly weakened in close combat, especially since the Black Jade Technique further strengthens the physique, making the Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand even weaker."

Don't talk to me if you're not born with it:

"The 'elegant' nature of 'Flying Flowers and Plucking Leaves Hand' is essentially a flaw of incomplete power exertion. A truly powerful martial art should possess top-notch speed and top-notch lethality."

Although the *Sunflower Manual* is a fictional martial art, its power is undeniable. In comparison, the *Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand* is neither as fast nor as powerful; comparing it to the *Sunflower Manual* is an insult to the latter.

Mingyue chats about practicing martial arts:
"The Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand and the Black Jade Skill each have their own focus. Overall, the Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand should be inferior to the Black Jade Skill, and its power is also much weaker. However, I personally do not recommend comparing these two skills. In the end, they can be practiced together. The speed and agility of the Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand also greatly enhance the Black Jade Skill. There is no need to compete head-to-head."

Magician Liu Chang:
"Although I also acknowledge that the initial stage of 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' is far less powerful than 'Black Jade Skill,' with my hand speed honed over many years as a magician, I have finally broken through to the third level of 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand.' I think this skill should become stronger as it progresses, and in the end, it should not lose to 'Black Jade Skill.' Everyone can wait until they have cultivated to a higher level before making a judgment on it."

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Although opinions among the innate and influential figures are not entirely unified, most people generally approve of the "Black Jade Skill," believing it to be more comprehensive and more powerful.

Although some people have suggested that the two practices can be practiced simultaneously, most people do not think this is a good thing.

Because whether it's "Black Jade Skill" or "Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand," mastering even a single technique to a high level is extremely difficult.

Martial artists have limited energy. Daily life and improving their cultivation level take up a lot of time, leaving even less time for martial arts techniques. Concentrating on mastering one technique will lead to greater achievements in the future.

Just as countless netizens were debating the two cultivation techniques, the release of a video almost brought this online debate to a close.

The video clearly shows two teenagers fighting. They are about the same size and height, and both are at the internal strength level.

However, one of them practiced the "Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand" and the other practiced the "Black Jade Skill," both of them being on the second level.

Logically speaking, "Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand" is not as good as "Black Jade Skill", but it shouldn't lose by much either.

In actual combat, the boy who had mastered the "Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand" was almost completely overwhelmed by the other side.

He launched several counterattacks along the way, but his attacks seemed to have no effect on his opponent and could not break through his defenses at all.

In less than twenty seconds, he was pinned to the ground and unable to get up.

As the video spread, the supporters of "Black Jade Skill" gained momentum, while the other side was almost completely overwhelmed and had no power to resist.

……

"I'm furious!"

"I'm so angry!!"

Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School, Grade 11, Class 3 (Key Class).

Han Wenwen held her phone, arguing with someone online.

She strongly supports "Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand" and firmly believes that this martial art cannot be weaker than "Black Jade Skill".
But under that video, no matter how she tried to explain herself, all she got in response were sarcastic remarks, and not just one or two.

Finally, she was completely enraged and started arguing with people on the spot. However, she was quickly defeated by the onslaught of netizens, and her account was even suspended for a day due to complaints.

Han Wenwen was furious and frustrated, like a balloon about to burst.

At that very moment, a clueless male classmate pointed at the video and said to her:

"Look, the techniques your idol teaches aren't necessarily effective. Everyone seems to favor the 'Black Jade Technique,' believing it to be more powerful. In my opinion, since the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' is so weak, it's better not to teach it at all. Given the current situation, I doubt many people would be willing to practice it!"

"Who says nobody's willing to practice?! I'm going to practice! Not only will I practice, I'll practice it to the highest level!!"

Han Wenwen slammed her fist on the table, making a loud noise.

All the surrounding classmates turned to look at her, seemingly unfazed by the sight of their fierce school beauty losing her temper. This new student had just transferred to the school, and her stunning beauty and pitiful demeanor caused a sensation throughout the entire school, receiving no fewer than ten love letters on her very first day.

She turned around and handed all the love letters to the teacher, which immediately silenced many of the boys.

However, there are also students that teachers cannot control, such as a top 2 seed who is consistently ranked in the top three of the grade.

After several attempts to harass him, Han Wenwen finally lost her temper and beat him up in public.

Then everyone was astonished to discover that this seemingly frail and beautiful young woman was actually a congenital expert.

Since then, Han Wenwen has completely let her true nature show, resorting to violence whenever she encounters harassment.

However, she controlled her strength very well, and many people who were beaten had no way to complain, so her reputation for violence far outweighed her label as the school beauty.

By now, her classmates have long been used to her bad temper, and they even feel a little uneasy if they don't hear anything from her for a day.

After being yelled at by the boy in front of her, Han Wenwen didn't waste any more time and immediately opened her chat app.

Besides some class groups and classmate groups, the chat software is filled with rows of group chats that look exactly the same.

From Group 1 of the Jiangcheng Assault Battalion to Group 12 of the Jiangcheng Assault Battalion, she was the group leader in every single one of them.

That's right, she's Qi Xuan's biggest fan in Jiangcheng.

The reason she achieved such a position is entirely because she was the original initiator of the fan club, the one who called for the formation of a fan group for Qi Xuan, called "April 4th".

She entered the group chat one by one and immediately copied the message @all members:

"Brothers and sisters, there are many people online who are slandering Qi Shen's 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand,' saying that it is not powerful and is a third-rate technique that wastes time. As Qi Shen's most steadfast fan group, we will definitely fight against those who are spreading rumors. Therefore, I am initiating this initiative and sincerely inviting everyone to practice 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' together, exchange ideas, and make progress together. We will strive to reach a higher level of 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' as soon as possible, and we will definitely give a good slap in the face to those who look down on this martial art and those who look down on Qi Shen!"

As soon as the message was released, group members immediately responded in droves:
"It should have been done a long time ago! I've spent the whole afternoon arguing about this with the haters!"

"They've spoiled the bunch of scoundrels! It's already a miracle that Qi Shen has given them something to practice with, yet they still complain about this and that. Why don't they just fly to the moon?!"

"What a humble and pathetic face you had when you were begging for martial arts skills! Now that you've mastered them, well, you're starting to pick and choose. You're such an ingrate!"

"Honestly, if you think it's weak, then don't practice it. Why do you have to compare the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' with the 'Black Jade Skill'? It's like you're so proud of suppressing the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand'? What, wasn't the 'Black Jade Skill' taught by Qi Shen?"

"Responding to the group leader's suggestion! I'm starting to practice the 'Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand' right now. I'm determined to master this technique and show them what I'm made of!!"

"As Qi Shen's most steadfast supporters, our assault battalion is determined to master this technique!"

……

Seeing the enthusiastic response from her fellow group members, Han Wenwen finally released all the pent-up frustration she had been holding in.

As soon as evening self-study ended, she rushed out of the school gate like the wind without pausing for a moment, heading straight home.

"Dad, Mom! I'm back!"

She rushed into the house, greeted her parents who were preparing fillings in the kitchen, and then quickly slipped into her bedroom.

The bedroom is simply and warmly decorated. The walls, which were originally covered with certificates of merit, are now covered with many large portraits of Qi Xuan.

Her parents had no objection to this scene.

The reason is simple: when she was seriously ill and needed money the most, it was Qi Xuan's advertisement on the sky that brought an unprecedented and amazing flow of customers to her parents' pot-shaped steamed bun shop, and also attracted many investors.

Now, the chain stores of Huhu Baozi Shop have opened all over the country, and her family no longer has to worry about medical expenses.

Her surgery was exceptionally successful, and her recovery period was significantly shortened due to her subsequent practice of the Yin-Yang Jade Crane Technique. She even broke through to the Innate Realm a few days ago.

It can be said that the dramatic changes in her family were entirely caused by Qi Xuan.

Therefore, not only was she a huge fan of Qi Xuan, but her parents were also extremely grateful to him.

The family reached an unprecedented consensus on their idol worship.

If she hadn't stopped them, her parents would have set up a longevity tablet for Qi Xuan at home.

Who are the real die-hard fans, anyway?!
After silently gazing at the portrait on the wall for five minutes, Han Wenwen had absorbed her daily dose of spiritual energy. Without further delay, she immediately began cultivating the third level of the "Flying Flower and Leaf Picking Hand" technique.

She wants to break through to a higher level as soon as possible, write down all her cultivation insights, and spread them throughout all her fan groups!

……

the Philippines.

Makati City.

Abandoned underground tunnels in the city.

Many homeless "moles" are huddled in corners, wrapped in dirty blankets.

Suddenly, a swarm of insects, now the size of flies, flew in from one end of the tunnel, their translucent membranous wings fluttering.

As soon as they flew into the tunnel, dozens of them immediately swarmed out and pounced on the nearest drunk man.

The drunkard visibly withered and emaciated, while the dozen or so insects attached to him grew to the size of glutinous rice balls.

"What the hell?!"

As the fly-like insects swarmed towards him, another homeless man waved his hand fiercely.

But when he saw his hands quickly wither and dry from being sucked by the "flies," a terrified scream suddenly burst from his mouth.

The extremely shrill scream quickly alerted the others in the tunnel.

Many people looked up and saw the homeless man shivering and instantly turn into a skeleton in a leather bag.

In an instant, countless screams echoed through the tunnel.

The homeless scrambled to escape to the other side, but their voices gradually faded away as the insects chased after them.

The underground tunnel quickly returned to its former deathly silence.

……

Mexico.

Kimawakan.

This is the largest slum in Latin America, with a population of over 130 million, and it is also a dark place with a high crime rate.

At this very moment, in a slum near the coast of Kimawakan, a large-scale armed conflict erupted on both sides of the street due to the civil unrest caused by the unexpected death of its leader. Hundreds of gangsters with various tattoos on their bodies were involved in the conflict.

Gunshots rang out continuously, sparks flew everywhere, and screams and curses were interspersed among them.

As a swarm of demonic insects joined the battle from the sea, the screams on the scene grew louder, while the gunshots became less frequent.

Feeling the deathly silence around him, a gang member hiding in the toilet had no idea what was happening outside.

He carefully walked out of the toilet with his gun in his hand, and the next second, he froze on the spot.

Looking at the shriveled corpses scattered across the field, the gun in his hand slowly slipped from his grasp.

"My God, what on earth is happening here?"

……

Ecuador, Papua New Guinea... one Pacific Rim country after another has encountered a terrifying enemy they have never seen before.

(End of this chapter)