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[System notification: Yin Liting, a second-generation disciple of the Wudang School, is teaching you the Wudang Tai Chi Sword (First-Class). Would you like to learn it?]

The moment the notification popped up, Wu Changfeng's heart skipped a beat.

First-rate swordsmanship?!

He thought Yin Liting would at most teach him another second-rate advanced sword technique, but he didn't expect him to teach him Tai Chi sword directly!

This is a top-tier martial art, one of Wudang's signature sword techniques!

Suppressing the shock in his heart, he said without hesitation, "Study!"

A torrent of information, far more massive and profound than any martial art before, suddenly surged into his mind!

It's not just about sword moves—behind those seemingly simple or even weak moves lies the profound principles of Tai Chi Yin and Yang, the methods of force transformation, and the wonders of breath coordination.

How to overcome strength with softness, how to use someone else's force against them, how to deflect a thousand pounds with four ounces of force, how to turn the opponent's strength into one's own...

The profound meanings are as vast as the ocean.

[System notification: You have learned the Wudang Tai Chi Sword (First-Class).]

In the skill bar, a new entry has appeared below 【Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate (Minor Mastery)】:

【Wudang Tai Chi Sword (Beginner Level 0/50000)】

Wu Changfeng's gaze swept over the number, and he was momentarily stunned.

Five...fifty thousand?

A beginner level of proficiency requires 50,000?!

He blinked, wondering if he was seeing things.

Previously, second-rate sword techniques like "The Soft Sword of the Finger" and "The Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate" only yielded a mere one or two thousand points of proficiency at the beginner level. Even reaching the Great Perfection level didn't bring in a total of fifty thousand points of proficiency.

This Tai Chi sword, even the beginner level costs 50,000?

What about proficiency? What about minor mastery? What about major mastery? What about perfection? What about ultimate perfection?

He dared not think.

A chill ran from the soles of my feet straight up to the top of my head.

Is this the difficulty of mastering top-tier martial arts? That's outrageous!

His lips twitched uncontrollably.

The total proficiency required to master a second-rate sword technique to the highest level is less than the proficiency required to even begin learning Tai Chi sword.

This level of difficulty is simply off the charts.

No wonder that within the Wudang School, apart from their grandmaster Zhang Sanfeng, very few people can master Tai Chi sword to a high level. With such a high level of proficiency required, without patience and comprehension, one would probably still be stuck at the beginner level even after several years of practice.

After Yin Liting finished demonstrating a set of sword techniques, he sheathed his sword and stood still, his breathing as steady as ever, as if he had merely stretched his muscles and bones.

He looked at Wu Changfeng, noticing the strange expression on the other's face, and frowned slightly. He asked, "Have you learned it?"

Wu Changfeng snapped out of his daze, suppressed his shock, and respectfully cupped his hands, saying, "Sixth Uncle, I've learned it."

Yin Liting nodded, asked no further questions, and simply said, "Practice diligently."

Having said that, he sheathed his sword, turned around, and left.

The dark blue Taoist robe fluttered in the mountain breeze, and in a few steps, it disappeared into the depths of the bamboo forest path.

Wu Changfeng was left standing alone in the open space, staring blankly at the proficiency level that was as high as 50,000.

After a long pause, he shook his head and gave a bitter smile.

"With this level of proficiency... no wonder so few people in Wudang have mastered this sword technique."

He finally understood that Tai Chi sword was just a formality at the beginner level.

Their movements are weak and slow; they can barely protect themselves, let alone injure the enemy.

As for soft strength, coiling strength, supporting strength, and neutralizing strength, beginners can't even scratch the surface.

The core of this sword technique is "using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds, borrowing the opponent's strength to strike back." The stronger the enemy, the fiercer the counterattack—but that's an effect that can only be achieved after mastering the technique.

Just starting out? That's just a few practice moves, good for getting some exercise, but real combat?

It would be more practical to just grab a fire poker and swing it at someone.

"Let's leave it for now," Wu Changfeng decided. "This thing can't be rushed."

He turned and walked towards the training ground.

Instead of wasting time grinding for those 50,000 proficiency points, it's better to first master the Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate.

With the 252-point bonus from the training grounds each time, plus my own comprehension, I should be able to finish it today.

Then your attributes will increase again, and your strength will improve significantly.

As for the Tai Chi Sword... it's not too late to slowly tackle this tough nut after its attributes are higher and the training efficiency may be further improved.

Back at the training ground, many disciples were already practicing on their own.

Wu Changfeng found a corner, took a wooden sword from the weapon rack, calmed his mind, and began to practice the "Thirteen Swords of Shenmen".

Prick, prick, prick again.

With a flick of the wrist and a focused gaze, the power is concentrated at a single point.

Start with the most basic first point of attack, repeat it over and over, adjust the angle of force, optimize the speed and rhythm, and experience the feeling of extreme focus and precision.

Proficiency fluctuates steadily.

[Divine Gate Thirteen Swords Proficiency +252.]

【Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate (Minor Success 504/8000)】

【Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate (Mastery 252/12000)】

The sun gradually rises higher and then slowly sets in the west.

The people on the training ground changed several times, but the figure in blue remained motionless in the corner where Wu Changfeng was.

Sweat soaked his Taoist robe, and his arms ached from the continuous and precise exertion of force, but his breathing remained steady, as the perfected Wudang Heart Sutra continuously provided him with vital energy.

As the sun dipped completely westward, bathing the training ground in a golden-red hue, Wu Changfeng unleashed his final sword strike.

The tip of the wooden sword was precisely positioned at a point in the void, and with a slight tremor of the wrist, the force was released.

【The Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate (Great Perfection 256/∞)】

"promote."

The thought settled.

A sharp, precise surge of heat rose from my wrist, quickly spreading across my entire arm, and finally settling at my fingertips.

In his mind, the thirteen different piercing trajectories merged completely, becoming an instinct. Everything within sight—wrist, weapon, even the most minute flaws—seemed to become clearer.

[System Notification: Congratulations! Your "Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate" has broken through to the highest realm—Great Perfection!]

【Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate (Great Perfection). Strength +55, Agility +40, Constitution +15. When using swords, damage +45%, attack speed +35%, and accuracy of thrusting attacks is greatly improved. Attached special effect "Divine Gate Strike": When attacking the wrist, there is a high probability of triggering "Disarm" (disarming the target); Special effect "Gale and Rain": When thrusting continuously, attack speed gradually increases, stacking up to three times.】

Feeling the newfound power within his body and the sharp, precise sword intent, Wu Changfeng breathed a sigh of satisfaction.

Today's goal, achieved. I glanced at my basic attributes.

Arm strength: 27 + 746 = 773

[Root bone: 27 + 344 = 371]

[Agility: 27 + 313 = 330]

[Internal Strength: 175]

He put the wooden sword back on the weapon rack and turned to walk towards the dining hall.

Dinner was another simple vegetarian meal. Wu Changfeng ate it silently, replenished his hunger, and then went straight back to his hut.

Close the door and light the oil lamp.

Choose to exit the game directly.

In the real world, the game's cabin hatch slides open.

Wu Changfeng sat up and rubbed his sore neck and arms—although the game mechanics had alleviated most of the fatigue, maintaining focus for a long time still took a toll on his mental health.

Even stronger was the feeling of hunger coming from my stomach.

He changed his clothes, grabbed his phone and keys, and went out.

It was already past eight o'clock in the evening, and the streets were brightly lit.

He walked familiarly to his usual mutton hot pot restaurant, lifted the heavy curtain, and was greeted by the rich aroma of mutton mixed with steam.

He found a seat by the window, ordered several pounds of braised mutton, a pot of warmed rice wine, and a large bowl of rice.

While waiting for the food to be served, he habitually took out his phone and opened the "Jianghu Supper Exchange Group".

The messages in the group chat were scrolling by very quickly.

Several repeated acquisition announcements caught his eye:

"Buying copper coins long-term, 135 yuan per 100 coins, unlimited orders, instant payment!"

"135/100, take as many as you want, reputation guaranteed!"

Wu Feng raised an eyebrow.

It's gone up again?

It was 130 yuan yesterday, but it's 135 yuan today?

The server has only been open for a few days, and the price of gold is changing every day, steadily rising.

This momentum is quite strong.

He couldn't help but think to himself: The in-game currency in this game is getting more and more valuable.

After leaving the group chat, he casually opened the official forum app for "Jianghu Dream".

The homepage is filled with trending posts, each with an increasingly exaggerated title:

"Finally arrived in the county town! The martial arts school tuition is ten taels of silver, and my attributes will skyrocket after completing the course!"

"Acquired the third-rate martial art 'Splashing Wind Blade Technique'! One-hit damage increased by 30%, monsters are slicing through vegetables!"

"Showing off my stats! Arm strength surpassed 50 points, I feel like I could kill a bull with one punch!"

Wu Feng casually clicked on a few posts and took a look.