A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

With each breath, one can feel the flow of energy within the body; it is very faint, yet clearly perceptible.

Yue Buqun continued to instruct Lu Ming, explaining the entire cycle of Qi, before letting Lu Ming practice on his own.

Within a few breaths, a gentle warmth rose from the dantian. As it circulated through the meridians, it returned to the dantian after completing a full cycle, and the vital energy grew stronger.

[Huashan Inner Power Technique (Level 2, 50/200): Increases the power of Huashan Sect moves by 20%]

Looking at his disciple meditating, Yue Buqun stroked his beard: "Internal strength cannot be achieved overnight; it requires persistent effort. It's reasonable for him to practice for a month or two before he can even begin to grasp the basics."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ming chimed in, "Master, I think I can feel the internal energy."

What!

Even Ning Zhongze couldn't help but look at this little apprentice. When she practiced her internal energy, it took her three days to sense the energy flow and a few more days to condense her internal strength.

Yue Lingshan wrinkled her delicate nose, looking playful with one eye open and the other closed: "Junior brother, don't brag, Father hates exaggeration the most."

"It's true, I can feel the inner strength now, and I'll do whatever my master says."

Yue Buqun reached out and placed his hand on Yue Buqun's shoulder, a surge of internal energy flowing over him. After a moment, Yue Buqun's expression turned to one of utter surprise.

Seeing her husband's expression, Ning Zhongze couldn't help but reach out and put her hand on Lu Ming's shoulder, using her inner strength to examine him.

"His meridians are unobstructed, without any blockages—this is a natural-born martial arts prodigy! No wonder, no wonder!"

Yue Buqun shook his head, feeling a pang of jealousy welling up inside him.

Upon hearing this, Yue Lingshan immediately stopped practicing her internal energy cultivation, got up, and shook her mother's arm: "Mother, what is a martial arts prodigy?"

Yue Buqun glanced at his daughter, then at his young disciple. Wouldn't a marriage alliance keep him obediently tied to Mount Hua?

The thought flashed through his mind, and he explained, "Everyone has different aptitudes. Some people are born with blocked meridians and cannot practice martial arts, while others are born with unobstructed meridians and can cultivate internal energy without any obstacles. They are known as martial arts prodigies."

"Lu Ming's meridians are unobstructed; he's probably a legendary martial arts prodigy."

As they were talking, Lu Ming, who was cultivating with his eyes closed, emitted a faint fluctuation again, indicating that he had entered the third level of the Huashan Heart Sutra.

With the help of the phrase "learn one thing and apply it to other situations," one's cultivation progresses rapidly.

The numbers following the Huashan Heart Sutra visually indicate which level you've reached, allowing you to truly feel your progress and gains. Unlike others, whose cultivation stagnates without breakthroughs, offering no positive feedback.

Ning Zhongze forgot to retract her hand. Sensing the fluctuation of internal energy, she exclaimed in surprise, "Senior Brother, it seems Lu Ming has broken through again!"

hiss!

Even Yue Buqun, who was usually calm and collected, couldn't help but gasp. He felt a mix of relief, emotion, and a hint of jealousy.

Having an excellent disciple is a good thing, but having a disciple who is too excellent can make you feel uneasy.

"Alright, stop if you feel any discomfort in your meridians. Come outside, and I will teach you the Huashan Sword Technique."

After the two left, Linghu Chong and the others lost all interest in cultivating. It's infuriating to compare oneself to others; who else can jump straight to the third level of cultivation on their first try?

This was only because Yue Buqun forbade him to continue practicing; otherwise, it wouldn't have been impossible for him to complete the training in a day.

With a cultivation speed boost of thirty times, even a pig could take off.

"Master's wife, Junior Brother's talent is just too high! I've only reached the first level of entry! Senior Brother, what level are you at?"

Lu Dayou scratched his head, his eyes filled with envy.

Linghu Chong glanced at Lu Dayou, then proudly raised his head: "You're at the ninth level now. How hard will you have to work to catch up?"

Yue Lingshan couldn't help but tease, "Senior Brother, don't be arrogant, or Junior Brother will catch up with you soon!"

What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener. The senior brother had been surpassed by the junior brother. Where was he supposed to put his face?

Only the second senior brother, Lao Denuo, had a glint in his eye. As an undercover agent of the Songshan Sect, he had to report back what had happened today.

The Songshan Sect has always wanted to annex the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects and is most intolerant of any outstanding geniuses from other sects.

Only geniuses who grow up are true prodigies; who will remember a genius who dies?

Outside the door, under the eaves.

Yue Buqun displayed the Huashan Sword Technique, a total of thirteen moves, combining profound internal strength with exquisite skills, exuding a magnificent and imposing aura.

"Did you remember that?"

Lu Ming clasped his hands in a salute and said, "This disciple has remembered."

Yue Buqun nodded slightly, knowing that this disciple was a martial arts prodigy: "Perform it once and let me see."

Lu Ming began to practice the sword technique according to the rules. At first, he stumbled and some moves were not quite right, but in terms of form and intent, he was already very close.

The moves weren't complicated, but it took a quarter of an hour to execute.

Yue Buqun nodded slightly: "Not bad, you are exceptionally talented and can remember it after just one reading."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ming unleashed his sword technique once more, this time using his internal energy. The sword followed his qi, the qi was the master, and the sword was the servant; this was the ultimate way to control the sword with qi!

"This is!"

Yue Buqun was somewhat surprised and uncertain. He saw that Lu Ming's swordplay was becoming increasingly fluid, and what was previously somewhat lacking was now quite impressive. His swordplay was smooth and skillful, displaying a certain air of a true swordsman.

Practice makes perfect. The first time is unfamiliar, the second time is familiar, and the third time is when you get into the swing of things.

[Learned the Huashan Sword Technique]

[Acquired the attribute 'Sword Mastery': Sword Control +50]

Sword control represents the degree of mastery over the sword; the higher the value, the greater the power of the sword.

After Lu Mingjian finished his move, he held the longsword in a reverse grip behind his back, bowed to Yue Buqun and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I have a favor to ask."

Tell me about it.

"This disciple wishes to spar with Master and asks for guidance. Please take me with you next time you are out there doing good deeds. Whenever I think of my family being killed by bandits, I only regret my own lack of strength."

"Thanks to my master and mistress for taking me in, I only wish to use my sword to punish evil and uphold the reputation of my Huashan Sect."

Working in isolation leads to failure, while chivalrous deeds can quickly boost your strength and bring fame and fortune – why not?

Yue Buqun's eyes flickered. His disciple was indeed excellent, but his inner rage was too great. "Once you have mastered the sword moves and perfected the mental techniques, I will naturally take you down the mountain to gain experience."

"You should read the 'Ode to Righteousness' more often. If you don't resolve the resentment in your heart, you will eventually go astray. I am very pleased that you have this intention, but you can't rush it."

The two began to spar, with Yue Buqun initially offering some guidance. However, his expression gradually became serious, and his eyes gleamed with a strange light.

As Yue Lingshan and the others went outside, they happened to see the two exchanging blows.

"Wow, junior brother's swordplay is quite impressive!"

Lu Dayou, the senior brother's number one henchman, exclaimed, "Hiss! Senior brother, isn't that the 'Welcoming Guests with Pine Trees'? I haven't even learned it yet, and he's already mastered it, and he's using it so skillfully!"

Linghu Chong was speechless. His gaze swept over his junior sister Yue Lingshan's face, and seeing her holding her hands to her heart, looking completely absorbed, he couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

He treated Yue Lingshan like a younger sister, but that was just talk. Now that he saw his sister being taken away, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Junior Brother is exceptionally talented; we can't compare. He'll catch up to me soon."

His tone was somewhat sour, and his words implied that he was better than Lu Ming!