Online Game: Me, with Unparalleled Comprehension

【Harmony with the World (First-rate)】

[Type: Special Internal Skill]

[Effect: This is a special internal skill derived from the profound principles of the *Tao Te Ching*. It is not a method of techniques and force application, but focuses on cultivating the spirit and the state of mind of true qi. Practicing this method can greatly enhance the affinity and harmony between true qi and the surrounding primordial energy of heaven and earth, making the circulation of internal energy more smooth and unimpeded, reducing consumption, accelerating recovery, and being extremely adept at concealing one's own aura and dissolving external foreign true qi and mental pressure. At the highest level of cultivation, one can reach the profound state of oneness with all things.]

[Cultivation Requirements: Comprehension ≥ 200; must have comprehended the *Tao Te Ching* to the highest level; and possess a clear mind free from strong attachments and resentment.]

[Note: The Way is like a still pool, its use inexhaustible; it is deep and unfathomable, like the origin of all things. It blunts sharpness, untangles knots, softens light, and mingles with dust. It is profound and seemingly ever-present. This skill emphasizes intention over strength, spirit over form; it cannot be attained without great wisdom and great opportunity.]

"This..." Wu Feng took a deep breath, suppressing the elation and shock in his heart.

This is such a pleasant surprise, a wonderful delight!

He originally just wanted to improve his comprehension and lay the foundation for faster training in the future.

Who would have thought that reading the Tao Te Ching to its fullest extent could trigger such a hidden opportunity, allowing one to directly comprehend a top-tier internal skill that sounds incredibly sophisticated and has extraordinary effects!

"This was incredibly well hidden," he couldn't help but mutter in amazement. "One hundred thousand beginner proficiency points!"

Without my extraordinary comprehension and book-farming efficiency, even if an ordinary player knew this path...

Even if you try to reach the Great Perfection by reading the Tao Te Ching, you won't trigger this hidden mechanism. This hidden mechanism is too ruthless.

The demand is so high! He only gained a total of 70 points of comprehension from reading, and with the basic comprehension, he only has 80 points in total.

It takes an additional 70 points to comprehend the "Harmony with the World" technique, and those 70 points are not easy to accumulate.

What player would be willing to spend months or even longer burying themselves in the game, constantly improving their comprehension to such a high level?

This opportunity was practically tailor-made for someone like him who possesses both extraordinary talent and a willingness to invest time.

"Indeed, reading is useful. What a wonderful saying, 'There are golden houses in books,' truly a treasure trove." Wu Feng smiled and shook his head, carefully putting away the Tao Te Ching.

At this moment, as dawn breaks in the east, the morning bell of the hour of Mao (5-7 AM) pierces the silence of daybreak, its gentle toll echoing through the Wudang Mountains.

Putting away the book, Wu Feng got up and headed to the training ground.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the bluestone path was wet and cool to the touch.

Dozens of third-generation disciples had gathered in the training ground, standing loosely as usual, with no one talking, only the soft breathing and rustling of clothes.

Wu Feng walked to the end of the line and stood still, waiting quietly.

Not long after, a steady set of footsteps approached from afar.

The newcomer was a man in his early thirties with a thin face and gentle, calm eyes. His dark blue Taoist robe accentuated his slightly slender figure, but he walked over with an air of composure.

"Greetings, Third Martial Uncle!" All the disciples bowed in unison, their voices in perfect unison.

Wu Feng followed suit, clasping his hands in a fist salute and offering the same praise.

Yu Daiyan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the disciples in the arena, without lingering on any one of them. "Today I will continue teaching you the Mysterious Void Saber Technique."

After he finished speaking, he didn't say anything more and went straight to the weapon rack, taking down an ordinary single-edged sword.

Grip the knife, assume a stance.

The movements appeared slow and gentle, but in the instant the blade flashed, the person's aura changed abruptly. The sword technique followed a light and unpredictable path, emphasizing the switching between reality and illusion, and using feints to attack from different directions.

The blade's trajectory through the air was elusive and unpredictable, sometimes darting out like a snake striking a single point, sometimes drifting and swirling like willow catkins in the wind, a dazzling display of feints and real attacks.

[System notification: Yu Daiyan, a second-generation disciple of the Wudang Sect, has offered to teach you the "Mysterious Void Saber Technique" (Second Rank). Do you wish to learn it?]

"study!"

As Wu Feng silently recited in his mind, a sword technique emphasizing the interplay of reality and illusion, and unpredictable sword paths, surged into his mind. This was completely different from the "Splashing Wind Sword Technique" he had learned before, which pursued extremely fast attacks.

[System notification: You have learned the Mysterious Void Blade Technique (Second-rate).]

Skill bar updated: [Mysterious Blade Technique (Beginner 0/1500)].

After Yu Daiyan finished demonstrating his sword technique, he sheathed his sword and stood still, his breathing as steady as ever. "Practice on your own. This sword technique emphasizes the interplay of feints and real attacks, aiming to confuse and confuse the enemy, rather than simply launching a brute force attack. Pay attention to the coordination between your wrist power and your footwork."

"Yes, Third Uncle!" The disciples responded and dispersed, each finding an open space and picking up wooden swords or real swords to begin imitating the movements.

Wu Feng also walked to his usual corner and took a wooden sword from the weapon rack.

He didn't rush to swing his sword. Instead, he closed his eyes and carefully reviewed the essence of the Xuanxu sword technique in his mind, paying particular attention to the rhythm of the transition between the real and the illusory and the techniques of exerting force.

Then, he opened his eyes and slowly raised the wooden sword.

The first move is a slanted slash with the blade, its trajectory unpredictable. It seems to be attacking to the left, but in reality, the wrist is slightly turned, the power contained and not yet released, ready to change moves at any time.

As soon as the sword was swung, a system notification popped up:

[Mysterious Blade Technique Proficiency +336.]

336? !

Wu Feng's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but smile.

I studied hard yesterday, and my comprehension level soared to 280 points! The effect was immediate!

Previously, when practicing Wudang martial arts, the proficiency gained was 252 points each time with the special training ground bonus. Now, it has increased by 84 points, a one-third increase!

"This improvement in comprehension is totally worth it!" A sense of exhilaration welled up in his heart.

Every swing of the knife, every exertion of force, brings such a direct and substantial reward in terms of proficiency. This feeling of immediate return on investment is incredibly motivating.

He stopped being distracted and became completely absorbed in practicing his swordsmanship.

Deception and reality, deception and reality, deception and reality again.

The wooden sword gradually came to life in his hands, no longer bound by fixed patterns.

Sometimes he would feint an attack, then suddenly withdraw just before the blade touched the target;

Sometimes he would launch a surprise attack with a real move, and then suddenly accelerate and thrust straight at his opponent when they thought it was another feint.

He already had a refined control over force, and now with his increased comprehension, he grasped the boundaries between "emptiness" and "fullness" and the timing of transitions with astonishing speed.

The flicking of the wrist, the shifting of the feet, the guiding gaze, the adjustment of breathing... many details are constantly optimized and integrated in repeated practice.

At the edge of the field of vision, the proficiency indicator jumps at a steady frequency of 336 points each time.

【Mysterious Sword Technique (Beginner Level 336/5000)】

【Mysterious Sword Technique (Proficiency 36/10000)】

[Mysterious Sword Technique (Minor Success 36/15000)]...

As the bell rang to signal the end of morning classes, Wu Feng had just completed a series of alternating feints and real attacks with his wooden sword, which traced a fleeting arc in the air before settling steadily at his side.

He was slightly out of breath as he looked at the skill bar: [Mysterious Blade Technique (Minor Success 372/15000)].

One hour of morning practice, from beginner to advanced!

Not far away, Yu Daiyan, who had been walking slowly around the field with his hands behind his back, occasionally giving pointers to his disciples, had stopped at some point. His gaze fell on Wu Feng, and a hint of undisguised surprise flashed deep in his gentle and calm eyes.

This new disciple, Wu Changfeng, was just beginning to learn the Xuanxu Sword Technique. In the time it took to complete one morning lesson, his swordplay was no longer clumsy. The rhythm between the real and the illusory was already beginning to take shape. In particular, the force exerted in several key variations of the move had already taken on a somewhat smooth and natural feel.

This doesn't look like someone who has just mastered the basics. It's clear that he has already grasped the essence of this sword technique, and his progress is unbelievably fast.

Yu Daiyan recalled that a few days ago, when his senior brother Song Yuanqiao, fifth brother Zhang Cuishan, sixth brother Yin Liting, and seventh brother Mo Shenggu were chatting at the dinner table, they all mentioned that this new disciple was exceptionally talented and learned everything very quickly.

When he heard this, he simply thought that the disciple had better comprehension than the average disciple.

Now that I've seen it with my own eyes, how can mere "exceptional talent" describe it?

To master a second-rate sword technique from scratch to a minor level in just one hour? That's simply... monstrous comprehension.

However, he was always calm and composed and disliked showing off. He remembered the instructions from their master, which his senior brother had relayed: to observe this boy's character closely.

Therefore, he suppressed the shock in his heart and maintained a gentle and calm demeanor.

"That's enough for today. Consolidate yourselves." Yu Daiyan announced loudly, his gaze sweeping over the disciples. He paused slightly on Wu Feng, nodded slightly, and then turned and drifted away, his dark blue Taoist robe fluttering gently in the mountain breeze.

"Thank you for your guidance, Third Martial Uncle!" After bowing, the disciples gradually dispersed, most heading towards the dining hall.