The First Sword of the Universe

Chapter 496 Sitting and Discussing the Dao!
Xu Xingchen murmured softly, and the text of the Nine Yin Manual entered the ears of Wu Yazi and Wu Xingyun one word at a time.

Each word carries immense weight, yet also contains unparalleled beauty.

The two found it profound, but could not fully comprehend it at the moment, so they could only force themselves to remember it and ponder it carefully later.

This divine skill was not, after all, the martial art of the Free and Unfettered Sect that they had practiced their whole lives.

The reason why Xu Xingchen taught the Nine Yin Manual first was because the rules of the previous world were about changes in the physical body.

As the culmination of martial arts in that world, the Nine Yin Manual contains many profound martial arts principles of that realm.

Like Xu Xingchen and the martial artists of that world, they could transform their bodies into those over two meters tall; even Zhou Botong could grow two new arms on his back.
All sorts of strange and wonderful changes demonstrate the deep development of the physical body's potential.

In the previous world, one could make their body tall and strong.
In this world, the Heavenly Child Granny Wu Xingyun can rejuvenate her body, shrinking and becoming shorter.
Both involved incredible changes in the physical body, and there are likely some connections between them.

Even though this world has great limitations on the development and changes of the physical body, it is possible to improve this through the study of Wu Xingyun's Eight Desolations and Six Directions Supreme Technique.
Correct!
The research on the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Supreme Technique, which deviated after being frightened by Li Qiushui.
Perhaps Xu Xingchen can find a common ground between the two.

At that time, he will be able to grow bigger or smaller at will, and his combat power will be greatly enhanced.

It will also heal Wu Yazi's injuries in the process!

This was Xu Xingchen's plan.

This is also the main reason why he must obtain the Tianshan Child Granny's martial arts techniques.

He finished explaining the entire Nine Yin Manual.

Wu Yazi and Xiao Wuxingyun remained in a meditative state with their eyes closed, without uttering a word.

Xu Xingchen knew that they were currently immersed in the profound mysteries of the Nine Yin Manual, unable to extricate themselves and unwilling to wake up from it.

So he quietly got up and left the room.

The arrival of the Heavenly Child Granny caused Su Xinghe, who was a burden, to be completely removed from the "Feasibility Study on the Recovery of Wu Yazi's Injuries" group, turning him into a gatekeeper.

In order not to disturb the three people's research, he even moved out of the courtyard where Wuyazi lived and found a new room to live in.

As Xu Xingchen left the house, walked through the courtyard, and arrived at the gate, Su Xinghe, who was waiting there, turned around and asked curiously, "Why is Master Xu coming out?"

Xu Xingchen nodded to him and said calmly, "We just discussed some things, and the three of us need to think them over carefully; the other two stayed in the room, and I'm going back to my own place."

He then added, "If they are still not awake by dinnertime, go in and forcibly wake them up."

"Alright then!" Su Xinghe hesitated for a moment, thinking of his senior uncle's eccentric temper, but finally agreed.

As the eldest disciple of the third generation of the Xiaoyao Sect, he was the only one qualified to enter his master's room and awaken the two elders who were immersed in the world of martial arts.

It's not suitable for anyone else to go!
Xu Xingchen returned to her courtyard, summoned Duan Yu, and instructed him on cultivation methods.

After Duan Yu left, she began her own cultivation practice.

The next morning, Xu Xingchen was doing her morning exercise in the courtyard.

Su Xinghe suddenly knocked on the door and entered, saying, "Master Xu, my master and senior uncle asked me to invite you over."

Xu Xingchen withdrew her arm and slowly finished her practice.

After a moment, he said with slight surprise, "They figured it out so quickly?"

Seeing Su Xinghe's blank expression, Xu Xingchen said again, "Let's go, let's go take a look."

We arrived at the entrance of Wuyazi's courtyard once again.

Su Xinghe stopped and watched Xu Xingchen walk through the courtyard and into the room before gently closing the gate.

He knew that his master, senior uncle, and Master Xu were sitting and discussing ways to treat his master's injuries; unfortunately, his martial arts foundation was "too weak," and he would not only be unable to help but would also be a burden. Therefore, he did not go in to invite trouble.

He only needed to take care of the three people's food, clothing, shelter, and transportation as before.

Xu Xingchen entered the room and found that Wu Yazi and Xiao Wuxingyun were exactly the same as yesterday, and even their positions had not changed.

"Seniors, didn't you get any rest last night?"

In response to Xu Xingchen's question, Wu Yazi smiled and said, "The Nine Yin Manual you described is mysterious and profound, difficult to understand; my senior sister and I pondered it all night, and we only grasped one ten-thousandth of its essence."

"This is a cultivation method that requires a lifetime to learn and comprehend."

"Master Xu, the legacy you possess is indeed extraordinary, no less than that of my Free and Unfettered Sect."

Xu Xingchen smiled slightly and said, "I only hope that this scripture can help you, senior."

At this moment, Xiao Wuxingyun, who was sitting to the side, finally opened his eyes. The plum blossom mark between his eyebrows twitched slightly, and his two snow-white eyebrows furrowed.

"The Nine Yin Manual is indeed extraordinary, but it seems to be very different from the martial arts we practice. It seems to focus more on the development of physical strength, and there are many obscure and difficult parts in it, which I can't figure out."

Xu Xingchen knew perfectly well what Xiao Wuxingyun was wondering about.

The laws of heaven and earth differed slightly in the several worlds he experienced, and the principles of martial arts changed accordingly.

A divine skill that is invincible in one world will have many inconsistencies when it is transferred to another world.

A martial arts prodigy with extraordinary talent, if he doesn't have amazing wisdom and only knows how to practice by rote, he probably won't be able to unleash even half the power of that divine skill.

Therefore, whenever Xu Xingchen arrives in a new world, he modifies his other divine skills from different worlds based on the martial arts manuals of that new world, thereby enhancing and changing their power and effectiveness to suit the current world.

When he arrived in the world of Tianlong, he successively obtained the divine martial arts manuals such as Beiming Divine Art, Lingbo Weibu, and Xiaowuxiang Art.

Afterwards, they visited the martial arts manuals of various schools and sects in the Langhuan Jade Cave, and gained a clear understanding of the principles of martial arts in this world.

He has been working tirelessly to ensure that the divine skills he possesses are compatible with the rules of this world.

However, he had mastered too many techniques. The constant updates and replacements of techniques such as Yin-Yang Qi Gong, Yuan Magnetic Ring, Ten-Foot Sword Aura, Several-Foot Red Silk, and Green Mountain Illusion had already consumed a great deal of his energy.

As for the updates and replacements of other divine martial arts manuals, they could only be postponed, postponed indefinitely, until all the martial arts he cultivated had been upgraded.

Now, facing Wu Yazi's severe injuries, Xu Xingchen has unleashed the Nine Yin Manual, which is closely related to the changes in the physical body.

Although the Nine Yin Manual, which was not updated by him, is still exquisite and profound, much of its content is incompatible with the martial arts principles of this world.

This is what puzzled Xiao Wuxingyun.

No matter how freely she let her imagination run wild, she couldn't fathom that the Nine Yin Manual's origin wasn't created by someone from this world. She wondered if Huang Shang, the person from this world, had even been born? Was he an official in the imperial court? Or perhaps he was perusing Taoist classics in the royal library?
Even if Huang Shang eventually created the Nine Yin Manual, its content would likely have many similarities and differences with the Nine Yin Manual provided by Xu Xingchen.

Just like the otherworldly version of One Finger Zen that Xu Xingchen gave to Master Kurong of Tianlong Temple.

Faced with Xiao Wu Xingyun's doubts, Xu Xingchen draped the Nine Yin Manual in a magnificent guise, recounting its ancient legends: "This manual has been passed down from ancient times, and many of its contents have changed due to the vicissitudes of time, differing somewhat from the martial arts of today."

"While both involve cultivating internal energy, the content of the true scripture aims to develop the physical body's potential and enhance the external manifestation of internal energy."

"Modern martial arts, however, skips the development of the physical body's potential and focuses directly on the manifestation of internal energy."

"Neither path is inherently superior or inferior, but they each have different focuses."

"This true scripture was originally gathering dust in our sect's martial arts archives. Later, when we encountered Senior Wuyazi's situation, we thought it might be of some help, so we dug it out of the archives."

However, much of the content in this true scripture is disjointed and difficult to understand.

"The Eight Desolations and Six Directions Supreme Technique that Granny Tong cultivates can rejuvenate the body, and may be the key to unlocking this scripture."

After listening to Xu Xingchen's explanation, Xiao Wuxingyun rolled his eyes and said, "I always feel that there are many untrue parts in what you said."

Xu Xingchen ignored Xiao Wuxingyun's question and asked directly, "I wonder if Granny Tong could find the reason for her body shrinking from the Nine Yin Manual?"

Xiao Wuxingyun remained silent for a long while before slowly saying, "The Nine Yin Manual has greatly inspired me. Although I haven't reached any effective conclusions yet, I have a feeling that I might actually be able to find a way to restore my body from the Nine Yin Manual."

"In that case, I congratulate Granny Tong!" Xu Xingchen said with a smile, then asked, "I wonder if you would be willing to share your Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Supreme Technique with me? I have considerable experience in studying techniques and can help Granny Tong accelerate her comprehension."

Xiao Wuxingyun frowned slightly, her two delicate, snow-white eyebrows furrowing: "I need to consider this matter for a while longer."

Although she obtained a supreme martial arts technique from Xu Xingchen, she was still somewhat unwilling to hand over her martial arts skills just like that.

However, given the serious injury to her beloved junior brother, she didn't know how long she could endure this resentment.

Xu Xingchen vaguely guessed Wu Xingyun's thoughts and wasn't in a hurry.

He sat down in his original chair and began to discuss the contents of the Nine Yin Manual with Wu Xingyun and Wu Yazi.

Xu Xingchen has a deep understanding of the Nine Yin Manual.
Both Wu Yazi and Wu Xingyun possessed unparalleled martial arts skills, had extensive knowledge of martial arts, and had a unique understanding of the way of martial arts.
The three of them discussed and debated, much like Bo Ya meeting Zhong Ziqi, a meeting of kindred spirits amidst high mountains and flowing water.

The three men continuously offered insightful interpretations of the profound principles of martial arts.

This world is not a world where immortals and saints manifest; otherwise, the room where the three of them are would surely be filled with a magical scene of flowers falling from the sky and golden lotuses springing from the ground.

As time slowly passed.

Wu Yazi and Wu Xingyun were increasingly surprised and shocked by Xu Xingchen, who could sit down and discuss philosophy with them.

They had practiced martial arts for eighty or ninety years, and each had their own unique understanding of the way of martial arts.

When Wu Yazi was young, he and Li Qiushui created the unparalleled Lingbo Weibu footwork.

Wu Xingyun's Tianshan Plum Blossom Hand incorporates the essence of martial arts from all schools and sects, reaching a level where the student surpasses the master.

However, whenever the two men offered an interpretation of the Nine Yin Manual, the young man in front of them could quickly understand it and, based on their interpretation, put forward new views and insights.

It often gives them a fresh perspective and a sudden realization.

From this glimpse, the two truly sensed the incredible, unbelievable, and profound amount of martial arts knowledge accumulated by the young man before them.

Time flew by as the three debated.

Only when it was completely dark outside did they come to their senses and end their day of idle talk.

Xu Xingchen was the first to get up, say goodbye, and leave.

A moment later, Su Xinghe walked in carrying a lunchbox.

After they finished their meal, the two began to discuss Xu Xingchen.

"This kid surnamed Xu is strange, definitely strange. His understanding of martial arts surpasses that of both of us."

"Master Xu's understanding of the profound principles of martial arts is truly astonishing. If it weren't for the fact that both of us could sense that his aura was indeed youthful, I would have seriously doubted that he was an old monster who had lived longer than either of us."

"Hmph! Even if he's not an old monster, he's still a little monster; our master couldn't have been as powerful as this little monster when he was young."

"Senior sister is absolutely right. Even if Master's martial arts were unparalleled and unmatched in the world, it would have been impossible for him to have such a deep and thorough understanding of the principles of martial arts when he was young."

"Junior brother, do you think I should tell that kid about the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Supreme Technique?"

"Senior sister, you...you want me to make the decision?"

"That's right! Although I'm extremely unwilling, as long as you ask me, I will definitely agree."

"Oh! Senior sister."

Leaving aside their private conversation inside the house.

Xu Xingchen returned to his room, ate the food brought by the disciples of the Deaf-Mute Sect, and sat on the bed to reflect on the day's gains.

I found it very beneficial!

Whether it was Wu Yazi or Wu Xingyun, their wisdom, their martial arts knowledge, and their martial arts experience all supplemented and inspired my own martial arts knowledge.

The martial arts inspiration he gained today was enough for him to digest for an entire night.

Early the next morning.

Xu Xingchen couldn't wait to go to Wu Yazi's courtyard and continue their philosophical discussions.

Unexpectedly, just as he stepped out of his courtyard, he heard a loud knocking at the gate in the distance.

At the same time, a shrill, mournful female voice rang out and reached Xu Xingchen's ears.

"Ye Erniang has come to pay her respects to Master Xu!"

"I humbly request an audience with Master Xu!"

(End of this chapter)