Chapter 64 - 64 63 Martial Arts Pavilion

64: Chapter 63 Martial Arts Pavilion 64: Chapter 63 Martial Arts Pavilion The Martial Arts Pavilion’s first level mostly contained low-level Xuan rank martial arts, and only a small portion were dark-grade intermediate martial arts. Lin Xuan quickly browsed through them, searching for ones that suited his own characteristics. Crane Shadow Step: Low-level Xuan rank martial arts, imitating the prey-catching movements of demon beasts in flight, agile and fast. When mastered to great success, it allows one to cross rivers on a single reed. Traceless Steps: Dark-grade intermediate martial arts, graceful and nimble in movement. When mastered to great success, one can walk on snow without leaving a trace. … Suddenly, the name of a book caught his attention. Illusion Thunder Step Technique: Dark-grade intermediate martial arts, once mastered to great success, the speed is akin to a thunderbolt, and one is able to use thunder to leave afterimages in the air, making it difficult to distinguish real from fake, and one can also detonate the afterimages to attack the enemy. Note: This technique requires the Thunder attribute and is far more difficult than general dark-grade intermediate martial arts; choose with caution! Although it was just a brief description, it clearly laid out the advantages and disadvantages of this step technique. Lin Xuan, who possessed the Thunder Attribute Spiritual Power, found that the Illusion Thunder Step was perfectly suitable for him. Having made his decision, Lin Xuan didn’t look any further. He glanced around and noticed that Duan Fei and Shangguan Liuyun were still searching. So, he took the book and walked towards the exit. “Elder Fang, Elder Mo, your disciple has made his choice,” Lin Xuan said respectfully, immediately upon exiting and seeing the two elders. “Oh, so soon?” Both elders were slightly surprised. The first level of the Martial Arts Pavilion contained thousands of martial arts, all Xuan-grade techniques. Ordinary disciples visiting for the first time were usually dazzled by the myriad of martial arts inside. Yet this young lad had made his choice in less than the time it took for an incense stick to burn; how could they not be astonished? “This young man is very decisive. Good, good,” Elder Fang said with a nod, smiling. Beyond a martial artist’s innate talent, conviction and character were also extremely important. Lin Xuan was that kind of decisive person, which pleased Elder Fang greatly. “Little lad, let me see what you’ve chosen,” Elder Mo said curiously. Lin Xuan, who had been planning to ask the elders for the cultivation method of the Illusion Thunder Step Technique, now promptly handed it over upon Elder Mo’s request. “Eh? It’s the Illusion Thunder Step?” Elder Mo was taken aback, and looked at Lin Xuan in surprise, saying in a serious voice, “You’re a Thunder attribute martial artist?” “Yes,” Lin Xuan nodded. This was known by the disciples who had seen the competition, and he hadn’t intended to hide it. After all, only by showing a certain level of strength would the sect put great effort into nurturing him. Thereupon, he extended his palm, circulating his cultivation technique. A faint golden glow surged on his hand, with tiny golden arcs continuously zipping through, making a faint thunderous noise. “Golden arcs?” Elder Mo was even more astonished. The usual color for lightning was blue, and for those more powerful, purple; but golden arcs were rare to see. Moreover, Elder Mo sensed something familiar about them, yet couldn’t quite place it at the moment. “Although the Illusion Thunder Step is a dark-grade intermediate martial art, it is harder to practice than general dark-grade high-level martial arts. Make sure you think it through thoroughly, so you don’t waste your time,” Elder Mo cautioned. “Thank you for the reminder, Elder Mo. Your disciple is confident he can master the Illusion Thunder Step,” Lin Xuan gratefully replied. Elder Mo nodded and said no more. Lin Xuan took the book and waited on the side. The second to come out was Shangguan Liuyun; he seemed a bit startled to see Lin Xuan come out earlier than him. As the time was almost up, Duan Fei finally emerged from inside, and with that, all three had chosen their techniques. Elder Mo led the three to a side entrance of the Martial Arts Pavilion, then handed out three copies of the chosen techniques to them. After that, his expression became grave, and a formidable aura suddenly burst forth from him, as if he was a mountain range weighing down on them, making it hard to breathe. He said in a deep voice, “The techniques of the Martial Arts Pavilion are for your own cultivation only and must not be passed on to others; violators will be punished according to sect rules!” This intensity made them feel a sense of despair; nobody could have imagined that this seemingly ordinary old man possessed such profound cultivation. Lin Xuan and the other two nodded in agreement, promising never to leak the techniques. Elder Mo’s expression softened, and the oppressive aura disappeared like the tide receding. After receiving their martial arts, the three of them, led by Elder Fang, returned to the Outer Door. Lin Xuan bid farewell to Elder Fang and Duan Fei, then returned to his dwelling. He gently touched the ring on his finger, deep in thought. The three rewards for first place were too important for him. Firstly, this Storage Ring made his future travels much more convenient. Although it was just a low-grade Human Level Storage Ring, it was enough for Lin Xuan. Inside the approximately ten-cubic-meter space, there were only two items. One was a white porcelain small bottle containing a Third Grade Elixir, Gathering Spirit Dan, and the other was the dark-grade intermediate martial arts, Illusion Thunder Step. With a thought, the white porcelain small bottle appeared in his hand. This Elixir, capable of raising his realm by one minor stage, was truly tempting. As for when to consume it, he hesitated. “I have just advanced to the sixth-tier of Muculation. If I advance continuously, it would lead to instability in my realm, which would not be beneficial to me. It’s better to keep it until I stabilize, for better results. Besides, should I encounter danger, this Elixir can also be a means of saving my life.” With this thought, Lin Xuan turned his palm, storing the white porcelain small bottle, and then took out the Illusion Thunder Step to read in detail. Half an incense stick later, he put down the book, his expression indecisive. seaʀᴄh thё novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The book was right; this was indeed difficult to practice. This was his first time dealing with Xuan-grade martial arts, and though he didn’t know how tough dark-grade advanced martial arts were, he knew that the Illusion Thunder Step was a lot harder than the Thunder Move Sword Technique. The Thunder Move Sword Technique was an Yellow Rank advanced martial arts. Its difficulty lay in precise control and relentless speed, and the Lord of Wine had even mentioned that the version of the Thunder Move Sword Technique Lin Xuan had was a simplified one. The true technique was immensely powerful, capable of making the Nine Heavens thunder with a single strike. The Illusion Thunder Step shared a similarity with the Thunder Move Sword Technique in terms of speed. However, it also had its unique aspect, which was the ‘Illusion’ — using the power of Thunder to form afterimages. These could not only confuse the enemy but also serve as a means of attack. In other words, Thunder was the core, and Illusion was the method. Lin Xuan had grasped the core; once he learned all the methods, mastering the Illusion Thunder Step would be successful. “Attributes truly are important!” Lin Xuan reflected. Having the core attribute allowed one to learn subsequent martial arts with the same attribute more effectively, achieving twice the results with half the effort. “Lord of Wine mentioned my Longevity Technique could transform into any kind of attribute. Just what kind of cultivation technique is the Longevity Technique?” Lin Xuan really wanted to know, but since the Lord of Wine was currently asleep, and even if he were to ask, that old fellow probably would not tell him. “Let’s not worry about that for now; let’s focus on mastering the Illusion Thunder Step!” Lin Xuan decided. When he said his goodbyes to Elder Fang earlier, he learned that the third challenge would take place in five days, meaning he had five days to practice the Illusion Thunder Step to the entry-level. “Let’s see just how difficult dark-grade intermediate martial arts can be!” Lin Xuan shouldered his Red Flame Greatsword, ready to go cultivate in the Taihang Mountain Range.