Wizard: I brought the wrong system...

Chapter 588 The Upper Limit of the Heaven-Mending Technique

"Circulating the meridians of the Vajra Finger?" Claire asked, somewhat puzzled. "I've already used the Vajra Finger so many times, isn't that enough?"

"Father, when you used the Vajra Finger before, you directly released your life force. What we're talking about now is letting the same part of life force circulate repeatedly in the meridians, and seeing if there will be any changes in the life force after doing this," Bevan explained.

"A cycle? But the Vajra Finger only has a single meridian diagram, how can it cycle?" Claire turned to Yaro and asked, "Does the life force, after reaching the fingers, flow back to the dantian along the original route?"

"You cannot reverse the flow of Qi through the meridians!"

Yaro decisively denied it.

"The acupoints and meridians in a martial art are designed according to the laws of the human body; just like eating, food goes in through the mouth, passes through the pharynx, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines... Think about it, what would happen if it were reversed? Not to mention too many reversals, just like normal vomiting, which only goes from the stomach to the throat, if it takes a little too long, it will also damage the throat."

"This is still considered a successful reversal. If it hadn't succeeded, for example, if the reversing life force encountered the flowing life force, the two would collide, causing the life force to go berserk, which would directly lead to qi deviation!"

Going crazy?

Claire and Bevan both changed color.

After reading the story of the "Old Man Who Mending the Sky" in Claire's autobiography, who doesn't now know how serious "going astray in cultivation" is?

Madness, disability, paralysis, death...

Among these outcomes, disability is even considered a relatively good result.

"Teacher, why didn't you include the flowing meridians when you designed the Vajra Finger?" Bevin couldn't help but ask.

Claire flew into a rage, abruptly standing up and shouting, "Bevin! How dare you speak to your teacher like that! Watch your tone!"

"It's okay, I'm always very casual with Bevin."

Yarrow raised his hand to stop Claire, then turned to Bevin to explain:

"The reason I didn't design a meridian for the return flow is mainly because the fingers belong to the limbs, which is the area that the life force seed can directly cover. After the life force enters the palm, your father can completely gather it with the life force seed."

Under this premise, the Vajra Finger technique does not incorporate refluxing meridians. This not only reduces the difficulty of learning but also, because there are no refluxing meridians, allows the internal vitality to flow unimpeded, greatly enhancing its speed and penetration. Therefore, it is entirely beneficial.

Completely unfazed by his father's threats, Bevin continued to ask Yaro with curiosity:

"Teacher, are the characteristics of the Vajra Finger 'fierce,' 'domineering,' and 'unstoppable', which is why it's called the 'Vajra Finger'?"

Is this how Bevin understands the name "Diamond Finger"?

I must say, it's actually quite fitting!

The reason Yaro chose this name is simply because the meridians and acupoints he currently knows can only be applied to one finger.

In the legends of the past, the only martial art that uses one finger besides the "One-Finger Divine Skill" of "Zhongwu" seems to be the "Diamond Finger," which is why the name "Diamond Finger" was used.

However, Yaro also liked Bevan's explanation, so he nodded and said:

"That's right. 'Fierce' and 'domineering' are the characteristics of 'Diamond Finger'. The meridians are designed to conform to these characteristics, which is why they are 'unstoppable'."

From this moment forward, this is the purpose of my design for the "Diamond Finger".

What meridians and acupoints have you mastered that allow you to only use this martial art?

Nothing!

I am a peerless genius; whatever I want, I can achieve!

That's why I chose this name and designed it this way—because this is the effect I wanted.

Yes, that's right!

Bevin frowned and asked, "Will the subsequent versions of 'Vajra Finger' continue to add meridian circulation? If so, will it affect the effectiveness of 'Vajra Finger'? But if it's not added, can others learn it? Can my father use 'Vajra Finger' alone to complete the entire circulatory cycle?"

This……

A single meridian cannot complete the full circulation of Qi.

Yaro pondered:

"The design of 'Diamond Finger' is very mature, so there is no need to add any more meridians to flow back later."

"Don't worry about others not being able to learn it. As long as others don't retract their power like your father did just now, and their life force is released along with the power, it won't cause an accumulation of life force."

"Even if some life force is not fully released, this life force is only in the index finger. There are no important tissues or organs on a single finger. The meager reproductive effect of the life force cannot produce any serious consequences. On the contrary, it will only strengthen the skin and flesh of this finger, and have a positive strengthening effect on the Vajra Finger."

Human fingers are highly flexible and sensitive, and are the main organs for performing bodily tasks. This also means that fingers are inherently susceptible to injury, and preventative measures have long been developed for finger function.

The dense neural distribution not only senses potential damage so that timely measures can be taken to avoid more serious injury, but also allows for the rapid retrieval of other nerves to replace a malfunctioning nerve.

The life-enhancing effect of that little bit of vitality, apart from affecting the nerves, has no effect on the skin, flesh, tendons and bones of the fingers at all. So it only has a positive strengthening effect, right?

"As for your father, how will he complete the Great Circulation..."

Yaro paused.

The "Great Circulation" refers to the life force flowing out of the dantian, circulating through the body, and then returning to the dantian.

The nature of the "Vajra Finger" makes it unsuitable for completing the Great Circulation.

Otherwise, how could it be called fearless, fierce, and domineering?

Claire understood now, sat down again, broke off some dry firewood and threw it into the fire, saying:

"If I can't finish it, I won't finish it. I'll just circulate the meridians of the 'Diamond Finger' and wait for the life force to be transported to my fingers before using the life force seed to control and re-inject it into my dantian."

"This is too much trouble!" Bevan couldn't help but say.

Claire casually poked at the fire, the flames leaping and crackling, dispelling the chill of the valley.

Before we knew it, night had fallen.

Claire's stubble-covered face appeared exceptionally resolute in the firelight.

"It is a bit troublesome, but since I have already decided to carry on the legacy of the 'Old Man Who Patches Up the Sky,' there is no need to open up those messy meridians. After all, this is just a... 'experiment,' isn't it?"

Yaro knew that he had made up his mind that he didn't want to learn anything other than the necessary martial arts.

He simply made the decision directly:

"That's settled then."

Bevin wanted to say something more.

Yaro turned back and said, "Anyway, we'll all get to this point sooner or later, and we'll eventually understand it ourselves, so there's no need to rush."

Yaro actually realized that Bevin wanted to use his name to force Claire to learn the "Eight Extremes Method".

Indeed, from a knowledge perspective, the Eight Extremes Method is more complete than the Heaven-Mending Technique, and the Heaven-Mending Technique also has the hidden danger of the "True Meaning of Martial Arts".

In these two respects, the "Heaven-Mending Technique" is indeed far inferior to the "Eight Extremes Method".

But after the "Heaven-Mending Technique" was mentioned, Ya Luo no longer had the idea of ​​underestimating it.

The Heaven-Mending Technique uses the acquired heart to supplement the innate heart.

From another perspective, the acquired heart represents the body, while the innate heart is simply energy.

The spleen receives blood from the heart and qi from the dantian. Is it possible to cultivate a special kind of blood that is both blood and energy, thus achieving the "substitution of the human heart for the heavenly heart" within the body?

If one truly reaches the highest point, is it possible for the body to directly become the heart of all energy, truly "replacing the heart of heaven with the heart of man"?

Even though there is still a big gap between them.

The difference between these two is almost equivalent to the difference between refining iron and repairing an aircraft carrier.

But who dares to say it lacks potential?

If the "Eight Extremes Method" takes care of the whole body, then the "Heaven-Mending Technique" can be said to focus only on the key points. There is no difference in their strengths or weaknesses, only their focuses are different.

"Teacher..." Bevin was still unwilling.

Yaro, however, made a shushing gesture.

After Claire finished speaking, she sat upright with her eyes closed and began to circulate her internal energy.

"Here, take a look at this."

As Yaro spoke in a low voice, he casually imprinted his earlier guesses and predictions onto a piece of scrap paper and handed it to Bevin.

Bevin had only glanced at it a few times when he almost jumped up.

Fortunately, Yaro had anticipated this and immediately covered his mouth.

"Be quiet, don't disturb your father."

Bevin nodded repeatedly, then shook his head, his eyes darting outside, indicating that they should go outside to talk.

"Alright, let's go." Yaro didn't refuse.

After the two had walked some distance, Bevan lowered his voice, unable to hide his excitement, and asked:

"Teacher, can the Heaven-Mending Technique really achieve this effect?"

"Whether it can be achieved depends on you, not on me," Yaro said.

"Huh?" Bevin asked, puzzled.

Yaro explained, "The 'Heaven-Mending Technique' and the 'Body Technique' in the 'Eight Extremes Method' use the same knowledge, so their upper limit is only the 'Shennong Body.' I'm just pointing you in the right direction and telling you which direction the 'Heaven-Mending Technique' can develop in the future. How to achieve this goal is up to you to work hard."

"Teacher, what about you?"

"Me?" Yaro chuckled softly. "Of course I'm going to follow the Eight Extremes Method, otherwise why would I create it?"

"You're practicing the Eight Extremes Method?" Bevan couldn't help but ask. "The Eight Extremes Method doesn't have such a strong upper limit."

"The upper limit is something people imagine, and until it is achieved, all upper limits are just fantasies."

Yaro patted Bevin on the shoulder.

"I just want to tell you that it's not that the 'Heaven-Mending Technique' is no good. These books are just creations of the teacher. I believe you can expand upon the 'Heaven-Mending Technique', so there's no need to worry too much. Since your father wants to take on the 'Heaven-Mending Mandate,' let him walk this path. If you're worried about anything, then find a way to make amends."

"Whether it's the question of 'the true meaning of martial arts' or the question of opening up the upper limit, just use the knowledge I taught you before to experiment and summarize. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me anytime."

……

Bevin followed Yaro closely, returning to the fire with a heavy heart.

Yaro remained composed, but was in a rather pleasant mood.

We've outsourced another big project; we should really celebrate with a drink!

How could he not be tempted by the potential of the "Heaven-Mending Technique"?

However, time is simply too tight. In the short term... or even the next two years, before I have mastered the Eight Extremes Method, I will not be able to find the time to study this matter.

So we simply outsourced it, and will revisit this issue when we've completed the practice of the Eight Extremes Method and need to consider its future.

Even if Bevin doesn't gain anything by then, he should be able to summarize some of the problems.

In any case, Aro will gain something.

……

Over the next two days, Bevin studied even harder, constantly pestering Yaro with questions, much to Yaro's annoyance.

So I simply tossed a few books out of my spatial ring and told him to read them himself. He was to write down anything he didn't understand on a piece of draft paper and hand it to me every half day. That's how I got some free time.

As a result, Yaro had to "do" his "homework" every half day.

Therefore, sometimes, students' excessive initiative is not a good thing.

Claire was shocked by Bevan's attitude towards learning and had no idea that the key reason was because of him. So she worked even harder during the day to carve characters with her "Vajra Finger" and seized every spare moment to "circulate her energy through the body".

On the contrary, Yaro, apart from "doing homework" for Bevin, maintained his own daily study rhythm and even took the time to improve the three of them's accommodations to make himself more comfortable.

This leisurely period only lasted for two days.

On the third day, Claire came over with several stone slabs.

"Lord Yaro, could you please take a look and see if these pieces are suitable?"

"Okay, let me take a look."

Yaro put away the spellbook on "Summoning Treant Guardians" and stood up to take the stone tablets Claire handed him.

Just as described in Claire's autobiography, the two sides were written in different fonts, with two sentences that conveyed completely different meanings.

"Very good, all good. The font is also very clear, and the depth of the fingerprints is just right. It seems that you have practiced the 'Vajra Finger' very well."

"It's thanks to Lord Yaro's good method. These past few days, I've been circulating the 'Half-Circulation' energy, which has greatly nourished the meridians of the 'Diamond Finger,' significantly reducing the difficulty of leaving an imprint on the stone."

Claire spoke modestly, then asked, "Lord Yarrow, which of these pieces best matches your description?"

Yaro handed the stone slab back. "You can use any of them. Just pick one and throw the rest into the pond. We'll see if any lucky ones find them later."

"If anyone comes, they'll definitely find out, after all, I printed so much junk..."

Just then, Claire suddenly remembered something, "By the way, Lord Yarrow, what should we do with those scrap materials? What if someone finds them?"

"It's alright, so what if we found out? That junk was just something the 'Old Man Who Patches Up the Sky' wrote randomly when he was in a rage, wasn't it?"