I became a martial arts saint while playing games.

Gu Yan had just learned the first level, and Shi Xiaofeng was already preparing to pass on the second level. To learn two levels in one day—even the founder of the Qiankun Shift could not have imagined that his disciples and grand-disciples would be able to achieve such a feat.

But Gu Yan, who was familiar with the strategy, knew that this matter could not be delayed and the potential here could not be spared.

Although Shi Xiaofeng said he would come back to find Gu Yan in a few days, after Gu Yan had mastered the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique and broken through to the Qi Control Realm, Gu Yan knew that according to the plot, if he didn't break through today, the Xuanji Pavilion's pursuers would arrive. Shi Xiaofeng would have to continue his escape, and the player wouldn't be able to obtain the second level of the Shifting Universe technique here.

To learn the second level, one not only needs to break through to the Qi Control Realm, but also needs to achieve "perfection" in the first level, which is the state of complete mastery. Just to achieve perfection in the first level, Gu Yan spent more than three thousand potential points.

In addition, with the introduction to the "Yin-Yang Harmony Technique" and the breakthrough to Qi Control, another thousand or so potential points are needed. In other words, if one wants to obtain the second level of the technique today, one has to spend more than four thousand potential points in one go.

In other game starting situations, it would be extremely difficult for ordinary players to get more than 4,000 potential points in the novice stage. How could they possibly go straight to all the demon gift packs that earn the most potential points like Gu Yan did?

Even if you trigger Shi Xiaofeng's side quest, if you don't have enough potential points, you still won't be able to obtain this Shifting Universe Divine Skill.

Shi Xiaofeng was quite bold, teaching such an important mental technique orally right here in the restaurant. However, since there was no one on the second floor of the restaurant, and he was confident in his own strength, he figured that no one in this small Qingxi area could fool his senses and eavesdrop.

He drank as he taught the techniques. After two bowls of wine, the second level of the techniques had been explained.

At first, Gu Yan listened attentively. He thought that in his previous life, when playing computer games, one had to use their potential to learn martial arts. But now he was immersed in the game, and he had already learned the first level of Shifting Heaven and Earth and the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique with the help of the potential system. Logically speaking, the difficulty of understanding the second level should be reduced.

So he wanted to take on the challenge of whether he could conserve some of his potential and learn through his own hard work and effort.

However, less than a minute later, when Shi Xiaofeng's explanation began to turn into a drowsy "buzzing" sound in his ears, Gu Yan realized it once again.

I'm definitely not cut out for martial arts.

Forget it, I won't make things difficult for myself with my talent.

Potential System, activate!

[Shifting Heaven and Earth (Second Level) Realm Advancement: Initial Insight]

Gu Yan closed his eyes, feeling the martial arts knowledge that instantly flooded his mind and body. The warm internal energy flowed automatically within his body, circulating through his limbs and bones, making him feel as if he had studied this divine skill for many years, with countless insights in his mind.

Having barely grasped the basics, he deeply felt that the Shifting Universe technique truly lived up to its reputation as the Xuanji Pavilion's supreme martial art. He had only touched upon the second level of the Qi Control Realm's mental cultivation method, yet he already felt it was far more profound and infinitely mysterious than the first level.

In comparison, the first level of mental cultivation I had previously comprehended was merely a superficial understanding; I hadn't even truly entered that realm.

The first level focuses on dismantling techniques, parrying, and counterattacking. The key is "using skill to overcome force," with the core being the word "skill." The methods of channeling energy and internal energy in the first level also serve this "skill."

Upon reaching the second level, one must deepen the methods of internal energy circulation on top of the foundational techniques of the first level. By gently deflecting the opponent's force with externally released energy, one can borrow their strength and deflect their power, using minimal force to overcome great strength. The complexity and profundity of the internal energy cultivation methods involved are truly incomparable to those of the first level.

Having grasped the key and realized how much more profound the second level was than the first, Gu Yan instantly felt relieved about the fact that he couldn't even get a glimpse of the threshold without the help of the potential system.

It's so complicated, you can't blame me for being bad at it if I can't figure it out.

Even such profound martial arts were grasped by him in an instant, and Gu Yan was in high spirits. But as he examined the remaining potential in his eyes, his joy instantly turned into heartache.

Just getting a glimpse of its basics has already consumed over two thousand potential points. This ultimate technique is incredibly powerful, but it's also a massive drain on potential.

It is true that the cost of cultivating martial arts at the Qi Control Realm is a level higher than that at the Solid Foundation Realm, but ordinary Qi Control martial arts are definitely not as expensive as Shifting the Universe.

Well, he was just complaining, so it's not surprising. After all, this wasn't the first time he'd gone through this walkthrough; it was just the first time he'd experienced it so firsthand.

Gu Yan, who was considered a potential nouveau riche not long ago, immediately found himself short of money again.

I need to find a few more monsters to replenish our supplies.

Gu Yan was filled with melancholy.

He relied on his familiarity with the game's storyline and memorization skills, and his efficiency in finding monsters to farm potential was already terrifying in the eyes of normal players, but he still felt unsatisfied.

If only monsters could just keep growing out of the ground...

Open a demon breeding farm, where the demons breed and slaughter each other simultaneously—it's safe, stable, efficient, and sustainable.

This idea has been considered before, but unfortunately it's not very practical. Firstly, demons have a high difficulty in reproduction, resulting in a very slow birth rate. Secondly, newly born demons are essentially at the beginner level; killing an infant demon might grant you a small amount of potential at best.

As for consuming resources and medicinal herbs to feed the demon cubs to raise their cultivation level before killing them?

If I had that many resources, wouldn't it be better to just use them on myself? Why bother feeding monsters when you're full of them?

In this world, the cultivation speed of demons is far slower than that of human martial artists. Many powerful demons have reached high realms entirely due to their naturally long lifespans, which they have artificially accumulated.

It is said that martial arts originally belonged to humankind. Humans cultivated their skills and slew demons. Demons were intimidated by human martial arts masters, which led to some demons stealing and learning human martial arts.

However, martial arts were created by humans, and the overall talent of humans in martial arts is a level higher than that of demons. Many demons rely on years of hard work to survive, and thus often claim to have a hundred years of cultivation or be a thousand-year-old great demon, yet they are sometimes killed by human geniuses who have only practiced martial arts for a little over ten years.

Therefore, whenever a powerful demon sees a human talent with exceptional martial arts aptitude, it is invariably filled with envy and burning jealousy, and the desire to kill them is overwhelming.

Why is it that I've spent decades painstakingly comprehending this, while you've only practiced for a month?

Why is Heaven so unfair to demons?

"Alright, the skill has been passed on, the wine has been drunk, it's about time." Shi Xiaofeng smashed another wine bowl on the ground and laughed, "Although I'm reluctant to part with my good brothers, all good things must come to an end, and I should set off now."

Gu Yan said, "Brother, why are you in such a hurry? It's a rare opportunity for us to meet. Why don't we linger a little longer so I can treat you to a few more bowls of fine wine?"

Shi Xiaofeng laughed heartily: "That won't do. If I stay a few more days, I'm afraid I'll drink all the wine in Qingxi Town."

He stopped smiling, shook his head, and said again.

"Brother, you may not know this. I was being chased and was injured a few days ago. I ended up here on the streets of Qingxi recuperating. Now my injuries have mostly healed, but I'm afraid the enemy will catch up soon. If I don't leave, I might end up dragging you down with me."

Gu Yan said, "Brothers should share both good times and bad. Since you are in trouble, I will do my best to help you."

Shi Xiaofeng laughed and said, "It's enough that you have this intention. But this is my elder brother's family matter, and I have to handle it myself. You have mastered the first two levels of the Shifting Universe technique, which has relieved me of a worry. I have no more concerns now, and you have already done me a great favor."

Although he longed to inherit the complete Shifting Universe technique, his master had only passed on the first two levels before passing away. The complete technique was probably no longer available in the world, and although it was a pity, Shi Xiaofeng was powerless to change it.

He thought that although the later levels of the technique had been lost, at least the two levels he had learned had been passed down. The young man's speed of comprehending the Shifting Universe technique was astonishing, as if he were born for this skill.

After decades of dedicated study, once this young man has achieved mastery of his cultivation, he might be able to deduce the subsequent stages of the Shifting Heaven and Earth technique from these first two levels. In that case, I would have done my part to contribute to the prosperity of martial arts for the human race.

However, Gu Yan was not disappointed.

Gu Yan knew that the ability to shift the universe wasn't completely extinct. There were hidden side quests that would allow him to obtain the complete book later, and acquiring the first two levels was a prerequisite for triggering those later quests.

However, this mission is very complex and can only be triggered when one's cultivation level catches up and one's strength is fully developed; that's something for the future.

Shi Xiaofeng stood up: "The green hills remain unchanged and the clear waters flow on forever. We'll meet again someday."

Before Gu Yan could reply, he let out a long laugh and leaped down from the restaurant.

When Gu Yan got up and went to the railing to look, the other person had already disappeared.