I became a martial arts saint while playing games.

"I killed my elder brother... I killed my elder brother!"

Seeing his elder brother die tragically, Silvermane dropped his spiked club with a clang, instantly losing all will to fight, and burst into tears.

A ferocious-looking wild boar demon king was crying like a 500-pound child.

Gu Yan said gently, "Don't cry, you'll be reunited soon."

With that, he raised his sword and immediately sent Silvermane to see his elder brother.

Gu Yan sheathed his sword.

He was a kind-hearted man who could not bear to see his wife and children separated from him, and his brothers forever separated from him. Therefore, he was most happy to help his brothers reunite.

Seeing the brothers' bodies lying side by side, they are probably never to be separated again. Thinking about it that way, they should thank themselves.

A quick glance at the potential panel revealed that each of the two demons contributed over a thousand points of potential, totaling nearly two thousand five hundred points. This effectively recovered most of the energy consumed during the recent "Shifting Heaven and Earth" cultivation session.

Although both of them were only at the initial stage of Qi Control, Gu Yan had already crossed realms to kill. The potential contributed by either of the two demons was the highest among all the demons Gu Yan had killed so far.

Gu Yan turned around and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shi Xiaofeng, who still seemed unable to recover from the shock just now: "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Shi Xiaofeng blinked twice blankly, without returning the greeting.

Give me pointers? What did I give you pointers on?

Didn't you figure it out yourself?

Shi Xiaofeng had just witnessed Gu Yan's fight. Apart from making the first move, he had been a complete bystander and hadn't interfered at all. This kid had truly grasped the art of shifting the universe on the spot, and had single-handedly defeated two demon kings, transcending realms to kill them.

This... this...

He didn't know what to say.

Furthermore, judging from Gu Yan's moves just now, it was clear that he had completely integrated the technique of shifting the universe into his own swordsmanship. His movements were elegant and his responses were effortless. His parries were skillful and his reactions were flexible, without the slightest trace of unfamiliarity. He did not seem like a beginner at all, but rather someone who had studied the technique of shifting the universe for many years.

Shi Xiaofeng couldn't help but wonder if this person had obtained the Xuanji Pavilion's signature martial art from somewhere before.

He wondered if the rumors circulating in the martial arts world that the Demon Suppression Division collected martial arts techniques from all over the land included their own secret technique of shifting the universe. Shi Xiaofeng wasn't sure. This young man was from the Demon Suppression Division; it wasn't impossible...

But then he immediately remembered that when he first made his move, he had used his internal energy to help his opponent perform a teleportation technique. If his opponent had practiced beforehand, he would never have been completely unaware.

Therefore, he had no further doubt that the other party had truly comprehended this extraordinary skill with just his help.

That's truly out of step with the world.

Shi Xiaofeng never imagined that such a martial arts prodigy could exist in the world. But being a generous and open-minded person, he thought again that perhaps it was a twist of fate.

The Xuanji Pavilion Master passed on the Divine Skill of Shifting Heaven and Earth to him, but unfortunately, he died mysteriously before he could fully learn it. The blame for the murder of the Pavilion Master was pinned on Shi Xiaofeng.

Shi Xiaofeng didn't know if the Demon Suppression Division possessed the "Shifting Universe" manual, but he had never heard of any Demon Suppression Division mastering this unique skill, so he figured it probably didn't exist.

If that's true, then Shi Xiaofeng is the last person in the world to have learned the Divine Skill of Shifting Heaven and Earth—even though he himself didn't learn it completely.

But now he has been betrayed by everyone and is being hunted down by his own sect. He himself is not sure if he can escape for even a few more days. If he dies, this rare and unique skill will be lost forever, which would be a great pity.

Shi Xiaofeng thought that it would be fine if he died. There were many grudges and feuds in the martial arts world today, and even the great injustice of being accused of murdering his master would all turn to dust a hundred years later, so it didn't matter.

But if this ultimate skill of shifting the universe were to be lost in his hands, even after thousands of years, Shi Xiaofeng would still be guilty of it and could not escape death.

Now, in this remote corner of the world, such a prodigy has been encountered, and by chance, he has mastered the art of shifting the universe. Perhaps this is the will of Heaven.

This person grasped the ultimate technique of shifting the universe upon first sight, demonstrating an excellent compatibility between him and this skill; he was truly a chosen one.

Now that his mentor has passed away, and his knowledge of the art of shifting the universe is still shallow, all he can do is pass down what he has learned, hoping that some extraordinary person among future generations may use this as a foundation to deduce and complete the lost parts.

The young man before me grasped the basics in an instant. If the skill of shifting the universe were passed on to him, with his martial arts talent, he could spend his whole life studying this skill and perhaps even complete the lost parts of the skill.

Shi Xiaofeng pondered for a moment and said, "Speaking of which, young brother, you're still only at the Solidification Realm. Do you possess a Qi Control Technique?"

Gu Yan said, "I haven't learned it yet."

Shi Xiaofeng slowly said, "I do have the highest-level Qi Control Realm cultivation method from the Xuanji Pavilion, which is considered a first-rate internal skill in the martial arts world. I know that the Demon Suppression Division has a strong foundation in martial arts. Although this method may not be as good as some of the superior cultivation methods stored in your Demon Suppression Division, it is most compatible with the Dao of Shifting Heaven and Earth. I wonder if you would be interested in learning it?"

Gu Yan said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior!"

This is the mental technique he's been waiting for.

While there are indeed better cultivation methods available at the Demon Suppression Division for those at the Qi Control Realm, it's generally agreed among players that the faster you increase your strength, the more opportunities you have to seize. Therefore, it's better to break through to the Qi Control Realm as quickly as possible, rather than waiting until you reach the Demon Suppression Division to slowly choose your cultivation method.

Secondly, while it's said that there are better internal cultivation techniques within the Demon Suppression Division, the one taught by Shi Xiaofeng is already a first-rate technique. While the first-rate techniques within the Qi Control Realm are said to differ in strength, they are actually quite similar, with not much difference between them.

In contrast, the internal skill taught by Shi Xiaofeng was specifically developed for the "Shifting Heaven and Earth" technique. It can maximize the power of Shifting Heaven and Earth at the Qi Control Realm stage and has exclusive buff effects.

Furthermore, if the practitioner already possesses the ability to shift the universe, then cultivating this internal skill will be twice as effective. Reflected in the player's martial arts panel, this means that compared to other skills of the same level, it can significantly save potential points.

Therefore, from any perspective, this Xuanji Pavilion internal skill is Gu Yan's best choice at present.

"Alright," Shi Xiaofeng said. "This mental cultivation method is called the 'Yin-Yang Harmony Technique.' The skill you just comprehended is called 'Shifting Heaven and Earth.' It was not actually created by our sect, but was learned from elsewhere by the founding master of my Xuanji Pavilion. He used it to establish the sect and then proudly passed it down."

Later, in my Xuanji Pavilion...

He habitually said this, then suddenly thought, "Now that I have been expelled from the sect and am the number one criminal hunted by Xuanji Pavilion, how can I still call myself 'from Xuanji Pavilion'?"

Thinking of this, and how she had been raised in the Xuanji Pavilion since childhood by her master, only to end up in such a state, she couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.

But he quickly dismissed the thought and changed his words, continuing: "...Later, the talented people of Xuanji Pavilion refined the technique through countless trials, and specially created a mental cultivation method suitable for the 'Shifting Heaven and Earth' technique so that future disciples could easily practice it."

The mental cultivation method for the Qi Control Realm is this "Yin-Yang Harmony Technique."

While the technique of shifting the universe can be called a "mental method," its essence is still a means of defense and counterattack in combat. The mental method involved teaches how to circulate internal energy to match the defensive techniques, but does not improve one's cultivation level.

Therefore, the masters of Xuanji Pavilion throughout the ages exhausted their wisdom and refined their skills generation after generation, which resulted in the perfect internal skill system that can maximize the effect of "shifting the universe".

Shi Xiaofeng said, "Listen carefully."

So he recited the mantra from memory, and skillfully recited the entire "Yin-Yang Harmony Mantra" once.

After reciting the incantation, he immediately continued, "You seem to have grasped the essence of shifting the universe. This 'Yin-Yang Harmony Formula' was originally derived from the principles of shifting the universe by the masters of the past, so it shouldn't be too difficult for you to comprehend it."

After circulating the technique a few times, you should be able to grasp its essence. Moreover, I see that you are not far from breaking through to the Qi Control realm. With your aptitude, you should be able to break through your acupoints and achieve Qi Control after practicing according to the method for a few days.

You should focus on your cultivation first, and I will come to find you again when the time is right...

He had only spoken halfway when he suddenly felt the air around him change abruptly.

The previously calm and flowing energy of heaven and earth suddenly surged towards Gu Yan like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea. Dust from the streets and alleys, broken stones and tiles, were all drawn by an invisible force, swirling around Gu Yan in vortexes, with a faint howling wind emanating from them.

Before Shi Xiaofeng could finish speaking, he stammered, slowly opening his mouth as if he had witnessed the most bizarre situation in the world. The shock in his heart was like a surging tide, making him dizzy.

He stared at Gu Yan, unable to utter a sound, only a powerful voice roaring within his heart—

Holy crap!

That's a breakthrough!?