The First Sword of the Universe

Chapter 504: Teaching Duan Yanqing: One-Finger Divine Skill!!!

The Four Evils, this notorious gang of villains, have been virtually wiped out and no longer exist thanks to Xu Xingchen's relentless attacks.

So, having nothing to do for the time being, Duan Yanqing stayed at the invitation of the owner of Dayu Manor.

The next day, while he was strolling around the villa, he "bumped into" Duan Yu.

The two looked at each other in silence, their silence accompanied by the thunderous roar of lightning striking the earth.

In the end, Duan Yanqing, with his seasoned experience in the martial arts world, calmly nodded slightly and passed by.

In fact, with that zombie-like face, who could tell whether he was calm or not?!
Duan Yu watched Duan Yanqing's retreating figure, leaning on his two thin iron staffs, his heart filled with turmoil and unease.

He really wanted to find Xu Xingchen and ask why his "biological father" was in the manor.

But he quickly gave up the idea.

What reason did he have to ask Xu Xingchen?
Whom his elder brother Xu wanted to entertain was none of his business!

When Duan Yanqing saw that his son was safe and sound, his worries were completely relieved.

He thought to himself, "I'll stay for a few days and then leave, so he won't feel uncomfortable."

The once infamous villain, feared by many in the martial arts world, now has a soft spot in his heart.

In Wu Yazi's room.

The research of Xu Xingchen, Wu Yazi, and Wu Xingyun has once again hit a bottleneck.

It's not really a bottleneck, though.

After a period of research and discussion, they have completed the creation of the exercise method.

Based on their numerous calculations, this technique used to heal Wu Yazi's severe injuries should be nearly perfected, and its effects should achieve the results they envisioned.

But
All of this is based on illusory deductions and assumptions. Without real testing, none of the three dared to say that the success rate of this technique was 100%.

Even with a 50% success rate, none of the three dared to boast.

Xu Xingchen, Wu Yazi, and Wu Xingyun sat around the table, looking at the thick stack of martial arts manuals recorded on white paper. Some remained silent, some closed their eyes in deep thought, and some looked up in a daze.

Half a day later.

Wu Yazi opened his eyes, a determined glint in them, and said, "Based on our three calculations, this technique is already very perfect. Let me give it a try."

Wu Xingyun snapped out of his daze, a deep worry flashing in his sharp phoenix eyes. He frowned and said, "Junior brother, do you know that if there are any flaws or omissions in this technique that none of the three of us have noticed, your life will be in danger?"

Xu Xingchen, standing nearby, also spoke up to advise, "Senior Wuyazi, this matter requires careful consideration. Given your injuries, you only have one chance to try."

"Hehehe." Wu Yazi laughed freely, "Since being thrown off the cliff by my wicked disciple, I have been living a life of ignominy for decades; now, I am able to see my senior sister, meet a martial arts genius like Master Xu, and reunite with my granddaughter. I have no regrets."

"The creation of this technique has exhausted all the energy of the three of us. If we still cannot succeed, then it can only be said that God wants me, Wuyazi, to return to heaven."

A fierce glint flashed in Wu Xingyun's eyes: "Junior brother, let me go out and find someone, severely injure him, and then teach him this technique to see if he can heal his injuries; then you can decide whether to practice this technique."

Wu Yazi shook his head and said, "Senior Sister, this is not appropriate. To cultivate the technique that the three of us developed, one needs extremely profound internal energy and must comprehend the supreme realm of harmony between heaven and man. Only in this way can one continuously generate internal energy during the healing process and prevent one from giving up halfway."

"This matter cannot be verified by ordinary martial arts practitioners."

"And in the entire world, there are very few top experts who can cultivate to the Heavenly Realm, and each of them is not someone to be trifled with."

"Senior sister, you're needlessly offending those top experts for my sake. Whether you succeed or not, it's not worth it."

"Hmph! This isn't right, that isn't right, are we just going to leave it at that?" Wu Xingyun was getting impatient. "If I didn't take action, which top expert in the world would be as unlucky as you, suffering such serious injuries?"

At this moment, Xu Xingchen said, "Senior Wuyazi, Granny Tong, there is currently a martial arts master living in my manor."

"His name was Duan Yanqing. He was originally the crown prince of the Dali Kingdom. Later, a coup occurred in Dali, and he was disfigured and crippled. He later became the notorious leader of the Four Evils in the martial arts world, known as the wicked and utterly wicked."

Seeing that Wu Yazi and Wu Xingyun were both looking at him, Xu Xingchen continued, "A few days ago, he came to my manor as a guest, and I thought of what would happen today, so I asked him to stay."

"Mr. Duan's body was maimed; his legs were broken, his eyelids were cut off, and even his face was mutilated with a knife. He can't open his mouth, speak with his tongue, or swallow. He can only speak through ventriloquism."

"The severity of his injuries is rare even in the martial arts world."

"To be able to become the leader of the Four Evils in the world with such a crippled body, his willpower is beyond the imagination of ordinary people."

"This kind of person is best suited for testing the martial arts technique we created."

Wu Yazi said in surprise, "I have also heard of the Four Evils. Regardless of his actions, his spirit alone is truly admirable."

"However, whether Mr. Duan is willing to learn this technique is still up in the air."

Wu Xingyun sneered, "The cultivation technique we created is an unparalleled healing classic, its effects so profound and wondrous that it rivals the legendary arts of immortals."

"It is a blessing that Duan Yanqing is able to cultivate this technique, a blessing that the Duan family of Dali has accumulated over hundreds of years."

"If he heard about this, he would be overjoyed and would certainly not refuse."

At this point, Wu Xingyun turned to look at Xu Xingchen: "The only thing we need to confirm now is whether this person has become a top expert in the Heavenly Realm?"

Xu Xingchen shook his head and said, "Although this person's martial arts are highly skilled, he is still a step away from the Heavenly Realm."

Wu Yazi remained silent for a moment, then said helplessly, "So, we still need to lend him a hand, helping him to first comprehend the state of unity between heaven and man, and become a top expert in the Heavenly Realm?!" Wu Xingyun frowned and said, "Helping someone comprehend the state of unity between heaven and man is incredibly difficult; this matter is not easy."

After pondering for a while, Xu Xingchen slowly said, "I'll do this; I hope it can help him."

Wu Yazi and Wu Xingyun both cast surprised glances at them.

Night fell, and the bright moon hung obliquely over the mountain.

The stars that dot the black curtain twinkled, serene and distant.

Xu Xingchen arrived at the door of the side room where Duan Yanqing lived.

Benedict! Benedict! Benedict!
Tap gently three times.

Duan Yanqing's hoarse voice came from inside: "Is the visitor Master Xu?"

Xu Xingchen's martial arts skills are now far superior to his, so he couldn't hear Xu Xingchen's footsteps as he approached his door, and could only ask.

Xu Xingchen replied, "That's me!"

"Please come in!"

Xu Xingchen pushed open the door and went inside. She saw Duan Yanqing sitting on a stool opposite the table, seemingly lost in thought.

Several lanterns in the four corners of the room illuminated the entire space.

Xu Xingchen closed the door, turned around and said, "I apologize for disturbing you so late at night, Mr. Duan."

"It's alright! Please sit down!" Duan Yanqing raised his stiff face and looked straight at him, asking in a hoarse voice, "May I ask what brings Master Xu here?"

Xu Xingchen sat down across the table and said with a smile, "I came here tonight because I have something important to discuss with Mr. Duan."

"However, before discussing this matter, I need to ask Mr. Duan a question."

Duan Yanqing asked curiously, "What is it? Please ask!"

Xu Xingchen stared into the other man's eyes and asked in a deep voice, "I wonder how far Mr. Duan is from the realm of heaven and man in perfect harmony?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Duan Yanqing's eyes. After a long while, he slowly said, "Does the matter that Master Xu wants to discuss with me require me to reach the Heavenly Realm before I can speak of it?"

Xu Xingchen nodded and said, "That's right. The matter I discussed with Mr. Duan is extremely important; however, if Mr. Duan's martial arts have not reached the level of harmony between man and nature, then there is no way to discuss this matter."

Upon hearing this, Duan Yanqing's eyes gleamed with intense curiosity. After pondering for a moment, he sighed and said, "Although my martial arts are quite good, I still have no clue how to break through to the Heavenly Realm. I'm afraid I can't help Master Xu with this matter."

Xu Xingchen calmly said, "The stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade. Perhaps Mr. Duan's path to breakthrough is right before our eyes!"

Before Duan Yanqing could ask any questions, he continued, "I have a finger technique here that is extremely similar to the One-Finger Divine Skill of your Dali Duan family."

"I also saw the diagrams for the Six Meridians Divine Sword at Tianlong Temple."

"Today, I will impart both of these divine skills to you in their entirety, which can be considered a return of the treasure intact."

Duan Yanqing stared at Xu Xingchen for a long time, then said in a hoarse and strained voice, "It seems that the matter Master Xu wants to discuss with me is indeed of great importance."

"In that case, I accept Master Xu's favor."

Xu Xingchen praised, "Mr. Duan's decisive actions are truly admirable."

"I will first teach Mr. Duan the finger techniques, and then I will teach Mr. Duan the Six Meridians Divine Sword."

As he spoke, Xu Xingchen slowly recounted the One-Finger Divine Skill he had learned from the world of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.

As Duan Yanqing listened to this finger technique, which seemed similar to but not quite the same as the One-Finger Divine Skill of the Dali Duan family, his eyes flashed with surprise and astonishment.

Despite having a lot of questions, he ultimately held back and didn't ask any.

He was extremely proficient in his own One-Finger Divine Skill, in no way inferior to Duan Zhengming, the current king of Dali Kingdom.

Xu Xingchen only explained the One-Finger Divine Skill cultivation method from the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber world once, but Duan Yanqing memorized it all and quickly began to practice it.

After a while.

He picked up the thin iron staff and casually pointed it forward.

Tsk~~!

A soft whooshing sound filled the air.

A slender, faint beam of light flashed through the air and disappeared in an instant, silently piercing through the brick wall in front of it.

Duan Yanqing was truly stunned: "Why is it so similar to my Duan family's One-Finger Divine Skill?"

He constantly switched between two different One-Finger Divine Skill methods.
But a constant hissing sound could be heard as the air was being torn apart.

Smoke and dust rose from the bluestone pavement like strings of mushrooms, followed by countless tiny, finger-sized holes, each one a dark, bottomless abyss.

Xu Xingchen remained silent, waiting for Duan Yanqing to have experienced the other version of One Finger Divine Skill before explaining the cultivation method of Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Unexpectedly, the more Duan Yanqing used the two different versions of One Finger Divine Skill, the more incredulous and radiant his eyes became.

He seemed to have gleaned something extraordinary from it!
(End of this chapter)