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“Ren Pingsheng, let's go to the library.” Zhao Shixiong's voice came from outside.
“Okay, wait for me a moment.” After finishing his training, Ren Pingsheng replied and stepped out of the courtyard. He saw Zhao Shixiong waiting for him at the door.
“I’ve been meditating in my room for half a day, but I just can’t calm my mind. It seems I can’t stop thinking about those free martial arts manuals,” Zhao Shixiong said somewhat embarrassedly.
“That’s normal. After all, now that we’ve become inner disciples, we naturally need to learn new sword techniques and Movement Technique. There’s no harm in having more of these things. Besides, they’re free,” Wu Yujin chimed in.
“Yes, my Movement Technique is too simplistic; I need to learn a new one,” Feng Jinshan also agreed.
“I want to learn a new intermediate sword technique so that my combat methods won’t be so limited in the future,” Li Qingqing was also very practical in her considerations.
The five of them chatted and laughed as they quickly arrived at the library.
“Hello, Elder! Long time no see!” Upon entering the library, Ren Pingsheng greeted the elder who was half-asleep at the desk.
“Ah, it’s you, kid. What are you doing here?” The elder opened his eyes and glanced over, speaking irritably. It was clear he was not pleased to be disturbed from his nap.
“I just became an inner disciple and came to learn some new things,” Ren Pingsheng said with a smile as he took out his identity token.
“Inner disciple? You’re quite impressive for becoming an inner disciple. Go ahead, choose your manuals and come find me later,” the elder said after a moment of surprise, then waved his hand, preparing to go back to sleep.
The five of them went up to the second floor and began selecting manuals they liked.
For people like them, almost no one would change their cultivation techniques because the Canglan Heart Method they practiced upon entry was already a high-level yellow-grade technique that could be cultivated until reaching full Qi Refinement.
Moreover, there were no higher-level techniques available in the library unless one had a background or inherited top-tier techniques. Of course, there were also some with fortuitous encounters, like Ren Pingsheng, but such individuals were very rare.
As a result, Ren Pingsheng wandered around the second floor of the library for quite some time but surprisingly did not find any suitable martial arts techniques. It sounded simple; here were mostly intermediate martial arts manuals that he no longer needed.
He already had high-level sword techniques, high-level Movement Technique, intermediate Movement Technique, and intermediate sword techniques. There was no need to learn the same things again. Now only high-level sword techniques and Movement Technique caught his eye.
However, in the end, he still jumped into an intermediate Fist Technique, the Diamond Fist, and returned under the puzzled gaze of Elder Shouge. In his view, practicing some necessary Fist Techniques could strengthen his body and better unleash his physical power. Even if he had to engage in close combat in the future, he would have some reliance.
"If you really want to learn, why not study this Seven Star Sword Technique?" Sitting in the room, Ren Pingsheng took out the incomplete advanced sword technique he had obtained from Brother Zhao of the Tiger Howl Sect.
"Although this advanced sword technique lacks advanced sword skills, mastering the thirteen basic moves completely would likely yield considerable power. The most important thing is to see if I can recreate the missing advanced sword skills." This was a thought that had been surging in Ren Pingsheng's mind. It could also be considered an ambition!
"It's not impossible. A senior once mentioned in a book that sword techniques evolve from simple to complex and then back to simple. Just like these basic sword moves and sword skills, they can transform into one another. As long as I can master them all perfectly and understand them thoroughly, there is great hope."
This was the first time he had the idea of creating a sword technique in his heart. Although it couldn't be considered a complete creation, it could only be said to be processing based on a semi-finished product. But just taking this step would lead to immeasurable results in the future.
Saying it was one thing; doing it was another. Ren Pingsheng suppressed his distracting thoughts and began to flip through the Seven Star Sword Technique that he hadn't had time to review since obtaining it.
He started memorizing the moves and the operation of the sword techniques, occasionally imagining practicing them in his mind. This was also his habit; he would try to practice the sword moves he wanted to learn several times in his mind so that when he actually performed them, it would go more smoothly.
Before long, flashes of sword light began to appear in the courtyard. Unlike the ferocity of the Gale Sword Technique or the sharpness of the Golden Edge Sword Technique, the Seven Star Sword Technique possessed an indescribable speed and sharpness. Each strike was executed with incredible speed, faster than the last, reaching an extreme. What he pursued was breaking through with precision and instant explosion.
This was exactly what Ren Pingsheng needed; he had the ferocity of Gale and the sharpness of Golden Edge but lacked the instantaneous explosion of Seven Star.
After an hour, Ren Pingsheng found that he could execute the Seven Star Sword Technique much more smoothly. Even though mastering the basic moves of an advanced sword technique wasn't something that could be achieved overnight.
"Wow, look at this stance; such destructive power in an instant. The final advanced sword skill won't be twelve strikes merging instantly and hitting a single point, will it? That power..."
Ren Pingsheng couldn't help but shiver; if it struck a person, it would likely penetrate their body directly. Even with defense, whether one could withstand such a highly concentrated strike remained uncertain.
It must be said that Ren Pingsheng's intuition was quite impressive. After practicing just a few times, he had already imagined most of the advanced sword skills of the Seven Star Sword Technique. Such ability and comprehension were indeed formidable.
Realizing the potential power within this technique, Ren Pingsheng felt he had made a very correct decision and immediately threw himself into training with great enthusiasm. The next morning, he ran to the back mountain. In that familiar little valley, he practiced even more recklessly.
It wasn't until sunset that he ended his training amidst Little White Fox's hungry cries. After feeding Little White Fox until it was full, he returned home with a joyful expression.
The gains from this day were quite good. At least he had completely mastered the thirteen basic sword moves; what remained was continuous practice and constant integration with himself to strive for perfection—being able to move and strike at will.
"Are you Ren Pingsheng?" Suddenly, someone blocked Ren Pingsheng's path and asked in a hostile tone.
"I am. Who are you?" Ren Pingsheng asked, somewhat puzzled. He didn't recognize the person in front of him; he had only become an inner sect disciple three days ago, so not many people knew him.
"Could it be..." A thought suddenly crossed his mind, but he wasn't sure if it was as he suspected.
"Hmph, do you think you deserve to know who I am? Our boss is looking for you. Come with me!" The person had an arrogant expression and turned to leave.
"Not interested. If he wants to see me, let him come himself!" Ren Pingsheng raised an eyebrow and replied without courtesy. He had never been kind to self-important people like this.
"What did you say? Say it again!" The person looked incredulous and then shouted angrily.
"I didn't expect you to be so unimpressive and hard of hearing. I'm too lazy to talk to you."
Ren Pingsheng shook his head and sidestepped past him. This left the person stunned for a moment before he chased after him again.
"Very well, kid, you're tough. Although I can't do anything to you right now, once our boss arrives, you'll be in trouble!" The person didn't dare to act directly. His only solution was to challenge Ren Pingsheng at the sword fighting platform, but he was afraid of delaying things, so he could only grit his teeth and walk away in frustration.
Not long after, someone else blocked Ren Pingsheng's way again.
"Ren Pingsheng!" A proud voice called out. A broad-faced youth in a blue long robe stood not far away.
"Huang Feng, long time no see," Ren Pingsheng said with a faint smile, as if greeting an old friend.
"Hmph, what an attitude! You actually made me come here personally. Do you think that just because you've become an inner sect disciple, you can look down on everyone? You should know that there are still differences among inner sect disciples. You're just among the weakest of them." This guy was still as sharp-tongued as ever.
"Heh, maybe," Ren Pingsheng chuckled lightly, noncommittal.
"You seem quite unconvinced. Did I say something wrong? Don't think that just because you have the title of 'the first outer sect disciple,' you're something special. This is the inner sect; once you're in the inner sect, even a tiger must lie low, and even a dragon must coil up." His thin lips spoke disdainful words under the setting sun.
"You didn't come here just to spout nonsense, did you? If that's the case, you can leave. My time is very precious; I don't have time to waste with you."
"Ha ha, your attitude is still so annoying. I don't want to waste any more words with you. Just promise me one thing, and I won't bother you again in the future," Huang Feng said with a smile. His eyes clearly held ill intentions.
"What is it? Go ahead and say it."
"Hehe, it's very simple. This is a challenge letter. Three days from now at noon, we will have a life-and-death battle on the Life and Death Platform. Do you dare to accept?" He threw a golden challenge letter over.
"A challenge letter! A decisive battle on the Life and Death Platform!" Ren Pingsheng frowned as he glanced at the contents.
"Yes, it's a challenge letter. Do you accept or not?" Huang Feng pressed aggressively, his eyes filled with fierce light, staring unblinkingly at Ren Pingsheng.
"Actually, I've always been puzzled about what irreconcilable conflict exists between us that requires a fight to the death," Ren Pingsheng asked calmly after a few seconds of silence, lowering his head.
"Uh... what do you mean? You have repeatedly mocked Huang Qing and disrespected me as your inner sect senior brother. Isn't that enough?"
"Hehe..." He chuckled softly, his voice somewhat sarcastic, leaving others confused. "Hehe, life really isn't worth much. I'll accept the challenge letter; see you on the Life and Death Platform in three days."
After saying that, he vanished in an instant before everyone's eyes, leaving Huang Feng stunned for quite a while.
Initially, based on Ren Pingsheng's tone, he thought the other party would refuse. Unexpectedly, he accepted so readily, which left him somewhat incredulous. He didn't even use any of his prepared tactics.
"Could it be that this guy knows he can't escape, so he's just giving up? Or does he have some other means? But with his cultivation at the seventh level of Qi Refining, no matter what means he has, he's bound to die!"
Unable to figure it out, Huang Feng decided not to dwell on it. Instead, he firmly resolved that in the life-and-death battle three days later, he would ensure that Ren Pingsheng would come back with his life but not return alive.
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