Online Game: Me, with Unparalleled Comprehension

Wu Feng put the wooden sword back on the weapon rack and followed the crowd to the dining hall for breakfast.

After eating congee and steamed buns, his hunger returned, and he felt his energy had been restored.

Without delay, he turned around and walked towards the familiar bamboo forest clearing behind the mountain.

That was his secret training base recently, quiet and secluded, perfect for focusing on honing his martial arts skills.

Walk along the bluestone path and enter the bamboo forest. The morning dew has not yet dried, and glistening water droplets hang on the bamboo leaves. The air is fresh and invigorating.

However, Wu Feng paused for a moment as he reached the edge of the open space.

There were people in the open space.

An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, dressed in an ordinary gray Taoist robe, was standing with his back to him, slowly and deliberately performing a set of boxing techniques.

The movements were extremely slow and graceful, like taking a leisurely stroll, as if they were not practicing martial arts but simply stretching their muscles and bones. Yet, they possessed a unique rhythm that was harmonious and natural, blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment.

Wu Feng paused, instinctively holding his breath.

Peeping at others practicing martial arts is a highly taboo thing in the martial arts world.

He coughed lightly as a reminder.

Upon hearing the sound, the gray-robed old man slowly withdrew his stance and turned around.

With a rosy complexion and gentle, peaceful eyes, as if they held the vastness of the stars and the sea, she possessed a unique and calming aura simply by standing quietly.

What made Wu Feng's pupils shrink even more was the line of dazzling golden words floating above the old man's head: [Zhang Sanfeng - Martial Arts Master].

A golden name! And the suffix is ​​"Martial Arts Master"! This is definitely a character at the level of the ultimate boss in the game.

A legend in the martial arts world, the founder of the Wudang School!

"Who goes there? Show yourself." Zhang Sanfeng's voice was gentle, yet it clearly reached Wu Feng's ears.

Suppressing his shock, Wu Feng quickly stepped out from the edge of the bamboo grove, took a few steps forward, and bowed respectfully, saying, "This humble one, Wu Changfeng, greets senior."

He didn't dare to call him "Grandmaster" directly, after all, he was only a newly initiated third-generation disciple. He couldn't appear too familiar.

"Hmm, you're a Wudang disciple?" Zhang Sanfeng said, his hands behind his back, his gaze falling on Wu Feng. He looked him up and down, his eyes filled with the gentle scrutiny of an elder looking at a junior.

"Yes, senior, I'm a newbie." Wu Feng answered honestly, feeling a little apprehensive.

"Come, let this old man see what martial arts you've learned," Zhang Sanfeng said casually, as if testing a junior.

Wu Feng was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then realized what he meant.

Could this be an opportunity hidden in the NPC's proactive interaction? He dared not be negligent and quickly nodded, "Yes, senior."

He walked to the center of the open space, pondered for a moment, and decided to practice the main martial arts he had learned from Wudang in turn.

From the most basic Wudang Long Fist, Wudang Cotton Palm, and Soft Cloud Sword Technique, to the advanced Finger Soft Sword, Shenmen Thirteen Swords, and Ladder Cloud Leap, then to the newly learned Mysterious Void Knife Technique and Mountain-Shaking Iron Palm, and the slowly progressing Tai Chi Sword.

He deliberately controlled his strength and speed to avoid appearing too shocking, but the smoothness and fluidity of his moves and the skillful and natural flow of his power were difficult to completely conceal.

Although he didn't go all out in his martial arts demonstration, it still showed his solid foundation in mastering various martial arts techniques.

Zhang Sanfeng stood quietly to the side, watching with a gentle smile on his face, nodding slightly from time to time.

After Wu Feng finished his stance and stood up, calming his breathing slightly, Zhang Sanfeng slowly spoke: "Not bad, not bad. After only a few days of learning, you have been able to master these martial arts to a high level and integrate them completely. Your comprehension is indeed excellent."

Wu Feng was overjoyed and was about to say something.

But Zhang Sanfeng changed the subject, his gaze falling on him: "However, your Xuanxu Saber Technique and Zhenshan Iron Palm are still lacking in refinement; there is still some stagnation in the transition of energy. As for Tai Chi Sword, you have only just touched the threshold; the essence of roundness and softness has not been fully grasped, and the mechanism of change is not yet ingenious. You still need to work hard, and do not become complacent because of your rapid progress."

Upon hearing this, Wu Feng's heart skipped a beat, realizing that this was guidance from a true master. He quickly bowed and said, "Senior's teachings are indeed correct. I have only recently begun learning these martial arts, and my skills are not yet proficient enough. I will certainly work harder and practice diligently without ceasing."

"Yes, keep practicing." Zhang Sanfeng nodded, said no more, put his hands behind his back, and with a light tap of his foot, his figure floated up like a weightless gray cloud.

With a few incredibly nimble twists and turns among the bamboo tips, it disappeared into the depths of the lush bamboo forest in the blink of an eye, without a sound, as if it had never existed.

Wu Feng stood there, looking in the direction Zhang Sanfeng had disappeared, and scratched his head.

"Looks like my favorability rating isn't high enough, so I didn't trigger any quests..." he muttered to himself, slightly disappointed. "I thought I'd hit the jackpot and get some pointers from this martial arts legend, but all he did was look at me and offer a couple of comments..."

But on second thought, being able to meet Zhang Sanfeng and receive his praise for his exceptional understanding was already a rare opportunity.

As for deeper opportunities, they would probably require higher sect contributions, reputation, or the completion of certain specific tasks to unlock.

"No rush, I'm already in Wudang Mountain, I can't run away." Wu Feng comforted himself, putting this regret behind him.

The most urgent task is to enhance our strength.

He looked at the skill bar; both "Mysterious Blade Technique" and "Mountain-Shaking Iron Palm" were only at the minor level, with relatively low proficiency requirements.

Tai Chi Sword, on the other hand, is a large project that requires long-term, meticulous work.

"Start with the easy stuff and move on to the difficult stuff. Today I'll practice my swordsmanship and palm techniques!" Wu Feng made up his mind, took the Iron-Cutting Sword from his back, and began to concentrate on practicing the Mysterious Void Sword Technique.

With the foundation laid by the early morning lessons, practicing now is much easier.

The ever-changing sword intent, with a proficiency bonus of up to 336 points per instance, rapidly settled and transformed, becoming a part of his body's instincts.

Sweat soaked through his Taoist robe again, and the whistling sound of the wooden sword cutting through the air echoed monotonously in the bamboo forest.

From midday until the sun begins to set in the west.

Wu Feng was single-minded, focusing only on the knife in his hand and the law in his heart.

When they were hungry, they would nibble on the dry rations they carried with them; when they were thirsty, they would scoop up a handful of spring water from the nearby stream.

As the sun began to set, bathing the bamboo forest in a warm golden hue, Wu Feng unleashed a single slash of his blade. The blade's light was both real and elusive, seemingly encompassing several directions simultaneously before finally converging at a single point, unleashing its full power!

"promote!"

As the thought settled, a sword intent emphasizing unpredictability, deception, and misdirection completely permeated the limbs and bones, especially the right arm and wrist holding the sword, where the precise control of force and the mastery of the transition between reality and illusion reached a new level.

[System Notification: Congratulations! Your "Mysterious Blade Technique" has broken through to the highest level—Great Perfection!]

[Mysterious Blade Technique (Great Perfection). Strength +48, ​​Agility +42, Constitution +15. When using bladed weapons, damage +38%, attack speed +25%. Additional effects: "Mutual Deception": Feints have a very high probability of confusing the opponent, causing them to make brief misjudgments; "Unpredictable": Greatly increases the speed and abruptness of attack changes, making them difficult to predict.]

Feeling the newly added attributes and the agile and unpredictable sword intent, Wu Feng sheathed his sword with satisfaction.

Immediately afterwards, he began practicing the "Iron Palm of Shaking Mountains".

Both started with minor achievements, but with exceptional comprehension and focused practice, they progressed rapidly.

As the evening glow filled the sky, the Zhenshan Iron Palm successfully broke through to the perfect realm, and its powerful and vigorous palm force gained even more penetrating power and explosiveness.

After reviewing the impressive attribute bonuses from the two martial arts reaching the Great Perfection stage, Wu Feng let out a long sigh of relief and stretched his slightly sore arms.

"A good harvest." He was pleased. He sheathed his iron-slaying sword, dusted off the dust and grass clippings on his body, and turned to walk towards the dining hall.

A mountain breeze blew by, carrying the coolness of the evening. Walking on the bluestone path, Wu Feng suddenly felt a sense of melancholy.

"This life is... too simple." He thought to himself. Every day was just practicing martial arts, eating, practicing martial arts, eating, a monotonous routine with almost no other pursuits.

There are no complicated grudges in the martial arts world, no urgent main quests, and not even daily tasks that must be completed... it's just pure cultivation and improvement.

But strangely enough, he didn't find it boring.

On the contrary, this simple, even somewhat repetitive, life gives people a strange sense of fulfillment.

Every increase in proficiency, every breakthrough in realm, and every attribute improvement is a clearly visible feedback that brings the most direct satisfaction.

"Perhaps this is one of the charms of martial arts online games." Wu Feng shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and quickened his pace toward the dining hall, which was already lit up.

Dinner was still light, but he ate it with great relish.

The virtual hunger was filled, and the mental fatigue seemed to be relieved as the food was eaten.

Back in his simple but quiet little house, Wu Feng immediately chose to quit the game.

In the real world, the game's cabin hatch slides open. An even stronger feeling of hunger washes over them.

He changed his clothes skillfully, went out, found a noodle shop he frequented, ordered three large bowls of beef noodles with extra meat and eggs, and ate them with gusto.

The feeling of fullness from real food is something that virtual experiences cannot completely replace.

Take a walk to digest your food, then go home and take a shower to wash away the day's fatigue.

I lay back down in the gaming pod, the lid closed, and my consciousness sank in.

In the game, night had fallen, and the oil lamp in the small house was dim.

Wu Feng didn't light a lamp; he simply sat cross-legged on the bed.

Concentrate and calm your mind.

Simultaneously, the Wudang Nine Yang Skill was quietly activated, with the pure and peaceful true qi and the fiery and gentle internal energy harmoniously blending and flowing endlessly within the body.