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Jiang Tiesuo watched in despair as the young man in white began to channel his internal energy. He thought to himself, if anything were to happen to Master Lu, he would return to his sect as a great sinner. Tian Feiyu might even strike him down on the spot. He had already prepared himself; if anything went wrong, he would risk his life to ensure Master Lu's safety.
However, when the two engaged, Master Lu not only held his ground but also pressed the attack, moving with an air of casual confidence. Although it was well-known that Master Lu practiced swordplay at Wuhua Mountain while being part of the Outer Gate, no one dared to point it out. Thus, it was not surprising that he had some skill in internal energy cultivation. Yet, Jiang Tiesuo did not see Master Lu using any internal techniques.
He could hardly believe that Master Lu could master internal energy to such an extent in just a few months. Jiang Tiesuo understood the difficulties of cultivating internal energy all too well; after over a year of practice, he still felt no fullness in his Dantian. It would be a stroke of luck if he could fill his Dantian within five years and start opening his meridians.
If Master Lu could circulate his Inner Strength throughout his body in just a few months, Jiang Tiesuo would refuse to believe it even if he were beaten to death. Yet now, facing Master Lu's opponent, it was clear that Inner Strength was being channeled into their strikes, yet they still found themselves at a disadvantage. Could it be that all these years of training had been for naught? The thought left Jiang Tiesuo feeling disheartened.
Meanwhile, the young man in white noticed that he was becoming increasingly passive and suddenly changed his approach. When Xunuo threw a punch, he did not block it but instead flowed with the movement.
As a result, Xunuo felt as though his punch struck nothing but cotton—powerful yet ineffective. The same went for his retracted punch; it felt equally futile. Seizing the opportunity, the young man attacked twice more, and Xunuo found himself dodging effortlessly.
Xunuo had trained in several Fist Techniques: Eight Extremes Fist, Tongbi Fist, Three Talents Fist, and Flowing Cloud Fist, with Eight Extremes Fist being the most profound and refined. He lamented that if he used any other technique against this opponent, he would fare even worse. With no other choice, he steeled himself and unleashed Eight Extremes Fist, pressing forward.
After exchanging blows for over ten rounds, both combatants reached a stalemate; Xunuo could not break through while his opponent lacked the strength to counterattack.
Yet Xunuo felt frustrated by the situation.
Despite having the upper hand initially, he found himself unable to exert force whenever the opponent altered their technique.
The young man in white employed a style known as Water-Flowing Palm. Water is inherently soft; as the saying goes, "A knife cannot sever water; it flows even more." No matter how many tricks one might try, it is difficult to stop water; one can only guide its flow slightly.
The term "flowing" in Water-Flowing Palm does not imply cutting or severing but rather suggests something softer and more resilient than water itself—an even greater level of adaptability.
While Xunuo struggled with frustration on his end, he pressed on with determination. He hoped that his opponent's Inner Strength would soon wane so that when they finally relaxed their guard, he could deliver a decisive blow and prevent any chance of recovery.
As the young man in white defended against one of Xunuo's strikes and countered with a side punch, his right hand shot forward like lightning. Xunuo instinctively met it with his own punch but was taken aback when their arms connected; the young man's right arm immediately adhered to him like glue and swiftly wrapped around Xunuo's left arm. With three fingers poised threateningly at Xunuo's throat, he felt an alarming sense of danger closing in.
The sudden move caught Xunuo off guard, leaving no time for him to change tactics. Moreover, he had no means to counter it. In a moment of desperation, Xunuo released his True Qi outward and shouted, "Open!"
Instantly, the binding force on his arm loosened, allowing Xunuo to leap backward and escape the fray. At this point, he was pale and drenched in cold sweat, his gaze towards the young man in white filled with gravity.
Although Jing Lide's martial skills were mediocre, he had been around the martial world long enough to have some knowledge. He hurriedly informed Xunuo, "That last move was the Golden Snake Twining Silk Hand, a unique skill from Northern Border Black Dragon Island. The one before it is called Water-Flowing Palm, a signature martial art of Tianyin Mountain's Heavenly Shadow Sect. Both of these Fist Techniques are considered unparalleled in the world. Black Dragon Island is located in Deep Lake, making it quite mysterious and difficult for outsiders to reach; I don't know much about it myself. However, the Golden Snake Twining Silk Hand is exclusive to Heavenly Shadow Sect. Their martial arts are never passed down outside the sect. Especially the Water-Flowing Palm; even within Heavenly Shadow Sect, few have mastered it."
At this point, Jing Lide let out a cold laugh and continued, "However, this martial art requires boys to start training from a young age. By the time they achieve mastery, they will lose something."
Xunuo had expected Jing Lide to share helpful information about his own situation but was surprised to find him indulging in anecdotes that were rather amusing. Unable to resist, Xunuo asked, "Lose what?"
Jing Lide grinned slyly and replied, "A man's thing."
Xunuo suddenly realized and scrutinized the young man in white across from him. Indeed, not only did he lack an Adam's apple, but there wasn't even a trace of body hair on his fair face. With childlike curiosity, he pointed at the young man and exclaimed, "You... is that true?"
The young man in white was so furious he was on the verge of spitting blood.
Jing Lide's words were not unfounded. This boy had been sent to Heavenly Shadow Sect at a young age to learn this sinister martial art. To master Water-Flowing Palm to its fullest extent, one must simultaneously cultivate a unique internal skill of Heavenly Shadow Sect: One Qi Penetrates the Yin.
This internal skill is renowned alongside One Qi Penetrates the Yang as two of the greatest martial arts in existence. However, since the mysterious disappearance of Crimson Sun Old Monster sixty years ago, the cultivation method for One Qi Penetrates the Yang has also vanished without a trace. In today's world, One Qi Penetrates the Yin stands as the pinnacle cultivation method.
Thirty years ago, after the death of Ice Buddha, the leader of Heavenly Shadow Sect, there have been no reports of anyone mastering this cultivation method within the sect. Nowadays, those who practice One Qi Penetrates the Yin have become quite rare.
This is because One Qi Penetrates the Yin must be practiced from childhood; starting at seven or eight years old is already considered late. At such an age, it's hard to determine if one has any talent for martial arts. Randomly selecting children for training would only waste this supreme cultivation method.
Thus, Heavenly Shadow Sect devised a plan: they would extort and select young boys from various Martial Arts Sects and families to join Heavenly Shadow Sect and practice One Qi Penetrates the Yin. After all, descendants of martial practitioners tend to have better innate talent than ordinary people, increasing their chances of mastering One Qi Penetrates the Yin.
Larger sects might dare to steal or buy children to fill their ranks; smaller sects wouldn't even dare such tricks due to fear instilled by Ice Buddha's notorious reputation.
Ice Buddha was known for his eccentric personality and erratic behavior. Once while traveling through the martial world, he was mocked by someone at a water stronghold near Sanlu Lake. Little did that person know who they were facing; had they known it was Ice Buddha, they wouldn't have dared utter a word.
The fellow only thought that the person known as in front of was neither male nor female, dressing flamboyantly at such an old age. He made a few jokes about it, which drew laughter from his companions.
Little did he know that by the next day, at Sanlu Lake and Eighteen Water Villages, not a single living soul remained on the vast expanse of water. The leaders of Eighteen Water Villages, renowned figures in the martial world, had all been killed by a single strike. The wounds were sword injuries, split from groin to crown, perfectly symmetrical, even down to their private parts being halved. Over three thousand people from Eighteen Water Villages met the same fate overnight, turning into over six thousand halves.
The most absurd part was that the one who had caused the trouble was out enjoying himself in the city that night and was completely unharmed. Upon returning to the water village the next day, he was so frightened that his legs went weak.
This incident became a notorious case in the martial world.
The leaders of several major sects gathered to discuss it. The only one capable of traveling three hundred miles in a single night and wiping out Eighteen Water Villages could only be Ice Buddha. Without a second thought, they began to investigate this individual.
Unaware of what was happening, he recounted the incident involving the flamboyant person. Some of these martial lords were familiar with the leaders of the eighteen villages, while others were even relatives by marriage. Upon hearing this, they immediately executed him. Yet no one dared to suggest going to Heavenly Shadow Sect to demand an explanation.
It wasn't until Ice Buddha passed away that the martial world gradually stopped offering young boys to Heavenly Shadow Sect.
As for those within Heavenly Shadow Sect who had low progress in cultivating One Qi Penetrates the Yin, or had made no progress at all, they switched to other cultivation methods. Over time, this led to the current situation.
However, those truly in power within Heavenly Shadow Sect were undoubtedly experts in cultivating One Qi Penetrates the Yin. This was also a measure taken by Heavenly Shadow Sect to ensure that their foundational teachings would not be discarded.
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