However, there were also a few children of officials who, like her, enjoyed martial arts and were her good friends. Whenever they had free time, they would get together to study martial arts, and if they obtained any scattered martial arts manuals, they would share them and practice together.
This Miss Cheng is one of Yunluo's good friends, and is a "top expert" in the circle whose martial arts skills are second only to Yunluo's.
Perhaps he has obtained some "peerless martial arts manual" and wants to share his joy with the princess as soon as possible so that they can improve together.
Yunluo slapped his forehead. He wasn't particularly interested in the so-called peerless martial arts, but since his good friend had already come, it wouldn't be good to turn him away.
She was at least a pretty girl.
"Xuan... never mind, there's nothing to do here, it's boring to stay here, let's go back to the palace, come on, Xiaoman."
Yunluo grabbed Xiaoman and left without a second thought for the emperor's throne.
Chang Lin was somewhat at a loss: "What about the entertainment that was arranged..."
"Let's leave it for now. I'll check on my friend first. If she's interested, I might bring her along for some fun. I'll get ready."
Watching the princess's retreating figure without turning her head, Chang Lin and the other eunuchs looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
Does this mean we're on holiday?
Inside Yunluo's palace, a woman was waiting. Sunlight streamed through the embroidered curtains as she stood before a sandalwood table, pacing back and forth.
A plain silver butterfly hairpin adorned her dark blue temples, its wings trembling with shimmering light. Her moon-white cross-collar ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) was slightly cinched, accentuating the delicate curve of her shoulders and neck. The mutton-fat jade bracelet on her wrist occasionally clashed with the silver ornaments on her cuffs, producing a crisp, tinkling sound.
Judging from her appearance, no one would guess that she was a fierce old lady who loved to fight with knives and guns and could make boys cry since she was a child. They would only think that she was a well-educated and virtuous young lady from a respectable family.
She was one of Yunluo's few close friends of the same age, Cheng Qingdai.
"Qingdai, what's the matter? Why did you come to the palace to find me?" The princess's voice came in before she even entered the room.
Cheng Qingdai immediately stopped pacing back and forth, rushed to the palace gate, saw "Yunluo", and happily hugged her.
"Yunluo, guess! Guess what I got this time!"
Her tone was extremely excited, as if she had finally won a hundred million in the lottery after buying tickets for decades. She was so excited that she picked up the princess and swung her around a few times, and even tried to toss her high in the air.
Yunluo exerted a slight effort to break free from the soft, sweet embrace, her body twisting gracefully in the air before landing on her back. She then picked her up in a princess carry and tossed her into the air before she could react.
"Huh?!" Cheng Qingdai finally realized what was happening, but with nowhere to grab her weight in mid-air, she couldn't adjust her posture and could only scream as she crashed down.
Fortunately, the princess did not intend to bully her. She caught her the moment she landed and used her skill to deflect the impact, allowing her to land smoothly without falling on her bottom.
Cheng Qingdai was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up with surprise. Suddenly, she grabbed her best friend's hand and shook it while cheering, "Wow, so amazing! Yunluo, have you mastered an unparalleled divine skill? Your movements are so fast, I can't even react!"
"Teach me! Teach me!"
Having fully realized its emotional value, Yunluo tilted its head slightly, sat down in its chair, and let out a smug hum.
Cheng Qingdai's eyes darted around, and she quickly poured a cup of tea, bowed, and handed it to "Yunluo," saying respectfully, "This disciple has wandered for half her life without encountering a renowned teacher. If Your Highness does not mind, Qingdai is willing to acknowledge you as her ancestor!"
"Elder Yunluo, please have some tea. And while I'm at it, I'd like to ask you to teach me some unparalleled martial arts!"
Ancestor Yunluo laughed heartily: "You're a quick learner! You've already called me Ancestor, how could I refuse you? Come, let me tap you on the head three times. Tonight at midnight, come to my room, and I'll personally teach you unparalleled martial arts!"
Cheng Qingdai was on the verge of tears, clutching her chest and taking two steps back: "Grandmother, you don't mean to wait until tonight when no one will bully me, do you? That little girl won't stand for it, I'm not coming~"
"You think you can bully me now that it's late at night and no one's around? I'll bully you right now!" Ancestor Yunluo suddenly grabbed the young lady.
After some playful banter, which solidified the deep bond between the sisters, Cheng Qingdai finally began to discuss serious matters.
As she tidied her somewhat disheveled clothes, she took out a few folded sheets of paper from her bosom and handed them to Yunluo.
The excitement that had just subsided surged up again, and Cheng Qingdai smiled like a flower, her face equally smug.
"I'm not bragging, but this secret manual we obtained is absolutely astonishing compared to the worthless and inferior ones we've acquired before!"
"If there truly is an unparalleled martial art in the world, then perhaps this is it."
Yunluo was surprised. Sister, it's not that I look down on you, but with your mediocre skills, do you even know what peerless martial arts are?
I only made a slight move just now, and you're already boasting about your unparalleled skill? Then the value of your secret manual is probably quite limited.
However, it's just a kind gesture from a good friend, so it's fine to take a look.
No matter what, someone who could make Cheng Qingdai this happy couldn't possibly be some run-of-the-mill gambling trick.
Upon unfolding the paper, five large characters came into view: "The Three Knives of Avici Hell".
She slammed the paper shut, took two deep breaths, and then reopened it. It was still the same old story: Three Knives from the Avici Hell!
Yunluo: "..."
To be honest, I was a little scared.
I thought Cheng Qingdai was just bragging, that she didn't know anything about unparalleled martial arts, but I never expected that she really could be unparalleled!
In the world of "Number One Under Heaven," the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill and the Absorption Technique are naturally the absolute pinnacle, each being an unparalleled divine skill that is invincible under heaven.
However, both of these skills are internal martial arts techniques and do not involve any specific moves or techniques.
If we were to rank all the martial arts techniques in this world, the one that dominates the world would probably be number one.
The Three Blades of Avici, as the ultimate move to dominate the world, is simply earth-shattering in power.
This sword technique is completely detached from human emotional control, driven by the power of hatred, making it the most evil sword technique in the world.
Although it only has three moves, when it is used, it is as if it gathers the most evil energy of heaven and earth. When the blade flashes, the enemy is as if he is in a hell of knives. Those who are hit feel as if they are being cut into a thousand pieces and suffer unbearable pain. Its power is infinite.
This is even the only martial art in the world that can backfire on its master. Its demonic nature is so strong that it can drive the practitioner into a madness, turning them into a crazed killer controlled by the sword technique.
This sword technique should belong to Guihai Yidao's mother. There is only one in the world, hidden in the relics left by Guihai Yidao's father. Why would it appear in Cheng Qingdai's hands in this form?
Yunluo's gaze shifted between the sword manual and Cheng Qingdai, her meaning ambiguous.
Qingdai, you wouldn't happen to be a time traveler, would you?
You're giving me this sword technique, are you trying to harm me?
The Three Blades of Avici is undoubtedly a peerless sword technique. It's hard to say exactly how powerful it is, since no one in the original story actually mastered it. Guihai Bailian and Guihai Yidao were both failures, controlled by demonic forces.
But even if this sword technique is comparable to the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill and the Absorption Technique, it's still not a reason for you to let me practice it!
Let alone practice, just one glance at the sword manual would be enough to control most of the so-called martial arts masters in the world.
This is simply bizarre. Even the pure knowledge of sword techniques has a demonic quality to it, and it's no longer in the style of martial arts.
This kind of bewitching swordsmanship will drive anyone who practices it insane; even I probably couldn't withstand it, yet you've given it to me...
His intentions deserve to be punished!
"How about it? Pretty amazing, right?" Cheng Qingdai asked smugly.
Yes, it is indeed extraordinary, but also sinister, and could be used as evidence in court that you intended to murder the princess.
“Unfortunately, it’s incomplete,” Cheng Qingdai sighed.
Yunluo's eyes flashed, and she opened the paper again, carefully examining it word by word, not daring to read it all at once.
There were only ten sheets of paper and a few hundred words in total, but the content was so incomplete that it was impossible to piece together any complete sword technique.
Even though it is so incomplete, it is still a divine achievement. The words reveal the essence of martial arts, and even a few words can inspire the wisdom of martial artists.
After simply comparing her own martial arts skills with the above information, Yunluo had a sudden realization and gained a clearer understanding of her own skills, which were rapidly improving!
Yunluo's gaze was fixed on the paper, flipping through it again and again, completely absorbed and unconsciously becoming engrossed.
Screw the demonic aspect, just watch!
His inner energy began to circulate involuntarily, still following the Mingyu Gong's energy path, but with some minor adjustments that made the energy path appear smoother.
This small change has had a huge impact.
Yunluo felt that her Mingyu True Qi was circulating more smoothly, and its nature was also more extreme. In addition to the previous extreme cold, it also had a unique and captivating demonic quality.
Suddenly, the madness he had comprehended during his fight with the bear erupted at this moment, merging into that demonic energy and amplifying it completely.
In an instant, Yunluo's aura changed drastically. A blood-red light appeared in his eyes, and his overwhelming killing intent and madness were naturally revealed. An extremely chilling feeling spread out, causing the air to freeze solid and giving birth to a large amount of mist.
Cheng Qingdai was stunned, staring in horror at her best friend who was frantically exhaling mist from her body like a god.
The princess has become an immortal!
A chill ran down her spine. She didn't realize it was a warning from her body's instincts about intense killing intent; she simply thought it was the princess's ethereal breeze that was making her feel a little cold.
After a long while, the commotion finally stopped.
Yunluo finished her practice and exhaled, becoming radiant with energy.
"Wow, amazing skill!" she exclaimed without hesitation.
With just a few hundred words, she not only thoroughly reviewed her martial arts skills from head to toe, but also brought about a steady improvement in her Mingyu Gong, making her cultivation speed advance by leaps and bounds.
Her Mingyu Gong cultivation level did not achieve a major breakthrough and remained within the sixth level. However, due to the addition of some elements of the Avici Dao Three Blades and the fusion of the Madness Intent, her strength far exceeded what the sixth level could encompass.
According to Lianxing, "intention and momentum" is an independent part of martial arts, distinct from physical body, skill, and technique. This single aspect is equivalent to the sum of physical body, skill, and technique.
Whether it's physical strength, skill, or technique, all are the application of human power by martial artists on a material level. However, human power includes not only the material aspect but also the spiritual aspect.
If a martial artist cannot utilize the power of their spirit, it is like a person without a leg—undoubtedly incomplete. However, throughout history, among countless martial artists, only a small number at the very top have been able to master the power of intent.
Most martial artists never get to acquire this second leg in their lifetime; it's a mark of a peerless master.
There are very few martial arts in the world that can be mastered by following the steps, but Mingyu Gong is one of them, and of course, Jiayi Shen Gong is another.
According to Lianxing, as long as one cultivates the Mingyu Skill to the seventh level, one can initially grasp the "Frosty Intent," and if one can add the power of intent to the momentum of an attack...
Firstly, it can intimidate the opponent, causing them to lose focus and thus creating an opportunity; secondly, moves imbued with intent can greatly increase their power and add various characteristics to them.
For example, the legendary Little Li Flying Dagger, with its unparalleled accuracy, is brought about by the combination of intention and technique.
The reason why the seventh level of Mingyu Gong can instantly freeze the moisture in the air to form thin ice blades that are almost invisible to the naked eye is not entirely due to the further strengthening of the skill; the power of the intention is the truly dominant factor.
The physical true energy, which once had only one part of power, becomes two parts of power after being combined with the spiritual power of intent, directly doubling its strength. The magnitude of this improvement is unimaginable.
No wonder when Yaoyue was young, she dared to claim that she was invincible and wanted to compete with Yan Nantian when she had only cultivated Mingyu Gong to the seventh level. It was true that only Yan Nantian was worthy of fighting her.
Previously, although "Yunluo" had unexpectedly grasped the essence of madness, he was only a beginner and could not add it to his moves or even his true energy. He could only use it to surprise his opponent and create an opening.
Now, guided by the incomplete knowledge of the Three Blades of Avici Hell, she has integrated her madness into Mingyu True Qi.
After that, whenever she activated her true energy, the madness would naturally follow, and she didn't need to try to combine or integrate it anymore. In this aspect, she had already achieved great success!
Aside from still lacking in the quantity of her skills, she could be said to have reached the peak of the seventh level of the Mingyu Gong in terms of cultivation level, with her strength increasing several times over.
Once she truly cultivates the Mingyu Skill to the seventh level and masters the Frost Intent, the two intents will complement each other, making her both cold and mad. Who in the world will be her match?
At her current adjusted cultivation speed of the Mingyu Gong, she should reach the seventh level in about a month.
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