Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

【Hundred Battles Blade (Beginner, 100/166)】

【Horizontal Training Bodyguard - Crippled (Beginner, 1/249)】

【Panshan Palm (Beginner, 100/166)】

"After listening to the explanation, you can directly master the Hundred Battles Blade and Panshan Palm. The proficiency cap is 166. This is the data after the martial arts talent is improved and the cap is lowered. In reality, it should be 200 points, which is a basic martial art on the same level as the Five Animal Fist."

Qi Xiuyuan stared at the panel.

"The Horizontal Body Technique is an incomplete version, and it is a hard skill. Just listening to the theory will not increase your proficiency. You have to really train your skin, flesh, and bones. Moreover, even before you enter the door, you will have 249 points of proficiency, which is on the same level as the White Tiger Golden Saber, but much stronger."

Without delay, Qi Xiuyuan went to the training ground, picked out a suitable longsword, and returned to the side courtyard.

There's no definite answer as to when the government will mobilize troops. It's best to first max out the Hundred Battles Blade and farm for another Dao Fruit.

The power boost brought by the Dao Fruit is far greater than that of cultivating several ordinary martial arts.

"Set your goal: Break through the Hundred Battles Blade barrier!"

[Target detected: Hundred Battles Blade Breakthrough]

Method 1...

"Method One!"

[The system has taken over the body and will begin full-scale cultivation!]

Qi Xiuyuan stood holding his sword, slowly raising it.

The Hundred Battles Blade originated from the battlefields of the border armies. It is a killing move carved out from mountains of corpses and seas of blood. It is all about killing with one strike, without any fancy moves.

Horizontal slash, vertical chop, straight thrust, reverse sweep – each move is simple and straightforward, aiming straight for the vital points, without any unnecessary starting or ending postures.

Once he had mastered the individual moves, he strung them together into a coherent sequence.

As he moved forward and backward, the blade followed his body's movement. While parrying, the blade slashed out in the same direction. As he lunged forward and slashed, his other hand had already protected his vulnerable waist and abdomen...

The entire sword technique is both offense and defense.

Every move was executed with the ruthlessness and decisiveness of a life-or-death moment on the battlefield.

The most demanding aspect of this sword technique is maintaining one's stamina.

In the heat of battle, the enemy will not give you a chance to catch your breath; the more exhausted you are, the more you must keep your sword steady.

With the blessing of the "Long Battle" Dao Fruit, Qi Xiuyuan's endurance increased fivefold, making him a perfect match for this sword technique.

Although the system took over his body, he didn't feel tired, but the effect was astonishingly good in terms of increased proficiency.

"Twenty skill points gained in one hour?!"

Qi Xiuyuan looked at the numbers on the panel with a smug expression.

In the blink of an eye, the sun began to set.

Control of the body has been regained.

A flood of insights into swordsmanship entered Qi Xiuyuan's mind, leading to deeper muscle memory formation in his arms, waist, and hips.

【Hundred Battles Blade (Minor Success, 166/249)】

"Basic martial arts, each minor realm differs by one hundred points of proficiency. With the help of martial arts talent, this has become eighty-three points of proficiency per minor realm. So, in less than thirteen hours, I will reach the Perfect Realm!"

Thirteen hours is just over a day.

Including eating and sleeping, it would take at least two days or three days to upgrade the Hundred Battles Blade to the Perfect Realm and then obtain a Dao Fruit.

If you're tough on yourself and work non-stop, then it really only takes thirteen hours.

"Let's give it our all!"

Qi Xiuyuan's eyes narrowed.

"Set a goal, train continuously, and break through the Hundred Battles Blade technique to its perfect state!"

[Target detected: Hundred Battles Blade at max level]

[Method 1: Combine Qi and Blood Pills, Tendon Strengthening Pills, and Bone Forging Pills, and cultivate at full strength for twelve hours. Success is possible.]

[Method 2: Cultivate with all your might for thirteen hours; success is possible.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"It saves an hour, not bad."

Qi Xiuyuan had already prepared those three basic pills. Although only the Qi and Blood Pill was of superior quality, while the Tendon Strengthening Pill and Bone Forging Pill were of medium quality, it was enough for him.

"Method One!"

[The system has taken over the body and will begin full-scale cultivation!]

Without taking a break, Qi Xiuyuan's body started moving again.

First, he swallowed three pills.

Then, in the side courtyard, the flash of swords and the overflow of energy caused the fallen leaves on the ground to swirl and fly everywhere.

The next morning, the registered disciples began their training, and shouts echoed across the training ground.

Qi Xiuyuan was still wielding his knife in the side courtyard, not even having breakfast.

Qi Wence personally taught his disciples at the training ground today. Afterwards, when he arrived at the side courtyard, he heard the whooshing sound of blades inside, which was very powerful.

He peered through the flower-patterned window in the courtyard wall, and his eyes suddenly narrowed.

In the courtyard, Qi Xiuyuan moved nimbly, wielding his long sword with great force. His slashes and thrusts were steady and ruthless, and his moves flowed smoothly without any awkwardness, demonstrating that he had already achieved a high level of skill.

"This is... the Proficiency Realm?!"

Qi Wence thought he was seeing things, so he blinked hard and looked again. His swordsmanship was still steady and his power was still penetrating. He was truly a master!

He stood there dumbfounded, his eyes twitching slightly.

How long has it been?

It's only about a day and a night at most, right?

From beginner to expert?

Back then, he and his elder brother practiced the Hundred Battles Saber diligently, practicing for several hours every day, and it took them more than half a year to even reach the threshold of mastery.

If it weren't for the fact that Qi Xiuyuan was someone he watched grow up.

He really thought Qi Xiuyuan had secretly practiced.

Before Qi Wence could recover from the shock, the swordplay in the arena suddenly changed.

The swordsmanship, which was originally fierce and sharp, with a battlefield aura, suddenly became more rounded and profound. There was no more hesitation in the attack and defense. The sword followed the body and the qi was in harmony with the sword. The power of each strike was just right.

A little more would be excessive, a little less would be insufficient.

That natural charm has clearly reached a high level of mastery!

"this……"

Qi Wence stood there stunned, his eyes wide open.

He himself had mastered the Hundred Battles Blade technique, so he could see through it at a glance and would never be wrong.

"Just what kind of monster is Xiu Yuan? Is he really someone who has been accumulating strength for a long time but is now unleashing it?"

Qi Wence did not interrupt, and even subconsciously held his breath.

"Xiu Yuan is in a state of selflessness, a state that is rare and precious for martial artists. We must not interrupt him."

He moved very quietly, retreating to a distance, and called Qu Yuanyuan over. He gave her a few instructions, telling her to guard the side courtyard and not to let anyone go in to disturb Qi Xiuyuan's cultivation.

Not long after, the yamen runners came to the door and ordered the Qingshan Martial Arts School to immediately lead its men to the North Gate to assemble and set off with the main force to besiege Black Wind Stronghold under cover of night.

Qi Wenze did not disturb Qi Xiuyuan.

After instructing Qu Jiuge to guard the martial arts school, he led Xu Yi, who had rushed back upon hearing the news, and several formal disciples from the school, carrying weapons, to the north gate of Tianfu City.

The city gate was already crowded with people.

Soldiers, disciples from various martial arts schools, and bodyguards from security companies crowded the area, making the scene somewhat chaotic.

With a command given, the large group of people set off in a mighty procession towards Black Wind Stronghold.

In a side courtyard.

Qi Xiuyuan has finally regained control of his body.

A wave of intense fatigue washed over my entire body instantly, my muscles ached as if they were filled with lead, and even my fingertips trembled slightly.

A vast amount of knife skills experience and muscle memory rushed into my mind at the same time, making my temples throb.

His legs gave way and he collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

"Huff...huff...even five times the stamina can't keep up with this non-stop work, it's really exhausting."

Qi Xiuyuan sighed in exasperation, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

With a thought, the pale blue system panel unfolded before my eyes.