I became a martial arts saint while playing games.

Although Gu Yan had learned the technique of shifting the universe, his own realm was still at the Solidification stage. Logically speaking, he should not have the means to release internal energy or injure people from a distance.

Although he couldn't release his inner energy, when the golden-maned boar demon's palm strike came from afar, he channeled his inner energy into his sword and used the Shifting Universe Technique to redirect the palm strike through the air with the sword. This allowed him to use the opponent's hand to achieve the technique of injuring someone from afar at the Qi Control Realm.

Releasing internal energy outward is a hallmark of entering the Qi Control Realm, and also the most powerful killing move for the Qi Control Realm to suppress the Solidification Realm. However, at this moment, Gu Yan possesses the ability to shift the universe, so the two opponents cannot use this technique casually. Otherwise, they will be the ones to suffer the consequences, as he will use their strength against them and deflect their attacks.

Shi Xiaofeng was stunned, as if a thunderclap had suddenly exploded in broad daylight, but his heart was in turmoil.

He's learned it! He's learned it! He really has learned it...

When Shi Xiaofeng was young, he wandered the streets. Fortunately, the master of Xuanji Pavilion discovered that he had extraordinary bones and a pure yang body. So he took him in as a disciple so that he could cultivate the technique of shifting the universe.

He remembered that when he was very young, his mentor told him that the skill of shifting the universe was the most difficult to master. His mentor spent seven years just to get to the first level.

Shi Xiaofeng was born with a pure Yang body, so he could naturally refine his internal energy to be extremely strong and Yang. His master said that the powerful and abundant internal energy was of great benefit to cultivation and the ability to manipulate the universe, so he took him as his personal disciple and hoped that he could inherit his mantle.

Shi Xiaofeng had been cultivating under the guidance of the sect leader since childhood, and within three years he had mastered the first level of the Shifting Universe technique. He remembered that his master was very pleased at the time, saying that he had not misjudged him and that Shi Xiaofeng was indeed a promising talent.

So if someone had told him before that he could learn to shift the universe in an instant, he would have laughed his head off.

But now?

Looking at Gu Yan, who had mastered the art of shifting the universe to such a level, and thinking of his master who had only begun to learn it after seven years, Shi Xiaofeng suddenly had a disrespectful thought pop into his mind.

Is it possible that my own husband, Harden, isn't actually that bright...?

Although, to be honest, I'm not much better myself. Compared to this kid, my master and he are like the eldest and the second eldest fools, the eldest brother doesn't laugh at the second eldest, they're about the same.

Silvermane, having taken a blow from his elder brother, seemed to only then realize what had happened. He said anxiously, "Brother, how did he learn that... evil magic? It's incredibly strange. I think we're probably no match for him. Let's run."

"Run your mother's ass! All you do all day is run, run, run!" Golden Mane roared.

How could he not know that the situation was dire? He only saw the beggar standing behind him with his hands behind his back, his cultivation level unfathomable. Although the beggar didn't seem to intend to attack personally, it would be difficult for the two brothers to escape.

Therefore, Jin Zong's idea was to first capture the little thief in front of him as a hostage, so that the two of them would have a chance to escape from the beggar.

No matter how strange it is, this little thief is only at the Solidification Realm.

They, two brothers at the Qi Control Realm, could actually be defeated by this Qi Solidification brat? He really didn't believe it.

"Go again!" Jin Zong ordered.

Silvermane dared not disobey his brother's orders and rallied his spirits. The two demons roared in unison and charged forward again, one to the left and one to the right, forming a pincer movement.

At this moment, Jin Zong's weapon had already slipped from his hand and landed at Gu Yan's feet. Jin Zong couldn't go up to pick it up, so he abandoned it and used his fists instead. His fists were like cannons, and he used them with unparalleled ferocity.

Gu Yan remained calm and composed, standing motionless. He held his long sword firmly in his hand, waiting until the two demons' attacks were just about to reach him before using the Shifting Universe Technique.

He countered each move with skillful maneuvering, deftly deflecting and redirecting the fierce attacks of the two demons, finding openings to borrow their strength. Each move was perfectly timed to deflect their attacks, and just as their old strength was dissipated and new strength was generated, his longsword casually exposed their weaknesses. Every strike he made forced the two demons into a frantic state.

Although the two demons were clearly of a higher cultivation level than him, they dared not release their inner energy recklessly from a distance, and could only engage in close combat.

Logically speaking, in close combat, the two demons were stronger and faster than Gu Yan. However, Gu Yan did not engage them in direct combat. His skill in shifting the universe was best known for using minimal force to deflect powerful attacks. He could neutralize the opponent's fierce blows with minimal cost, and use his superb parrying skills to force open gaps in the opponent's otherwise flawless moves, and then launch a counterattack.

Gu Yan used the Shifting Universe technique to continuously parry and counterattack, then used the Thirteen Subduing Demons Sword to retaliate.

The principle of shifting the universe is not a fixed set of fist and sword techniques, but rather a comprehensive and profound martial arts philosophy. Once its principles and mysteries are understood, it can naturally be applied to any fist, foot, or weapon. Even when practitioners use the most ordinary martial arts moves, their power will naturally increase significantly, far surpassing what it once was.

Gu Yan had already mastered the Thirteen Swords of Subduing Demons to the point of returning to simplicity, and he knew all the moves and variations by heart. Now, having cultivated the technique of shifting the universe, even a casual sword strike was more powerful.

Gu Yan's swordsmanship was fierce and agile, his footwork composed. The two demons struggled against his sword, but whenever they tried to retaliate, they were often parried and deflected by him, creating more openings and even causing their teammates to fight each other, making them even more miserable.

After all, it is the sect's ultimate skill. Although Gu Yan only learned the first level of the rudimentary skill that can be learned in the Solidifying Yuan Realm, if an ultimate skill cannot be used to fight beyond one's level, then what makes it worthy of being called an ultimate skill?

The silver-maned boar demon raised its spiked club high and swung it down, shouting at the same time, "Big brother, watch out! This strike might bend!"

Sure enough, before he could finish speaking, Gu Yan's longsword had already deflected his staff. The staff, carrying immense force, instantly changed direction and smashed towards Jin Zong.

Jin Zong hurriedly swung his palm in mid-air to deflect the force of the spiked club, barely managing to dodge it. However, the spiked club was so powerful that the force of the blow still stung his face.

Golden Mane roared, "Idiot, couldn't you have gone easy on me?"

Silvermane said aggrievedly, "But I was hitting him, not you, so why should I hold back...?"

Golden Mane had no answer; he only grew more alarmed and furious as the fight continued.

The two brothers from Shuangcha Cave have dominated Qingxi for generations. Are they really going to be defeated by a mere first-level martial artist today?

What kind of outrageous joke is this?

He roared in frustration, unleashing a flurry of punches. His arms seemed to grow several more arms out of thin air, and dozens of fists came crashing down at once.

This was the culmination of Jin Zong's life's strength. Though his fist techniques were formidable, his impetuousness was a grave mistake in martial arts. Gu Yan's longsword flashed, effortlessly deflecting the fist's shadow and revealing an opening. Then, with a series of swift strikes, he delivered four more, severely injuring Jin Zong's arms and legs, causing blood to splatter everywhere.

Jin Zong was already injured, and now, after being struck by four more swords, even though his demonic body was thick-skinned and his limbs were temporarily unblocked, he was still seriously injured. It was extremely difficult for him to even lift his arm, let alone fight again.

"Big brother!"

Seeing his brother in trouble, Silvermane became frantic and swung his spiked club fiercely.

He used to be extremely timid, and would immediately try to flee if things went wrong. But now, as his elder brother, he was recklessly fighting, only attacking and not defending, using a fighting style that would result in mutual destruction, completely disregarding his own life and death.

His thought was probably that he would risk his own life just to save his brother. Although the two were demons, their brotherly bond seemed genuine.

Gu Yan was very moved, so he decided to give him a final gift.

He granted permission for his brother to die by his own stick.

Silver Mane's eyes turned red. Although he was fierce, his moves were actually more vulnerable. Gu Yan's longsword met the spiked club that the opponent was swinging. With a skillful use of his sword, the spiked club, which was originally slashing down, suddenly turned into a chop. The force of the downward chop was completely transformed into a horizontal sweep by the manipulation of the universe.

Silvermane was known for his arm strength, and although he was timid, he was even stronger than his older brother. This swing of his staff struck Goldmane squarely on the forehead, who was already struggling to move.

Then, with a loud crack, the latter's head exploded like a smashed watermelon, spraying blood everywhere.

Silvermane froze instantly when his older brother's blood splattered all over his face. The demon stared blankly at his blood-soaked spiked club.

"I...I killed my older brother!?"