Primary Insight Talisman

To make disciples stronger, one's own Martial Dao did not necessarily have to be strong, but one had to at least possess extensive Martial Dao knowledge and be able to offer guidance during cultivation.

Not to mention sects—even lineages and academies had their own martial arts instructors.

This Iron Bone Sect Leader had declared that he could ensure Li Qingyang's achievements would only be higher, never lower, than they would be in the Cangshan Sect. The Cangshan Sect Elder had no choice but to step forward and ask about it.

It was indeed a trap.

If Jun Changxiao answered that he had Martial Dao experience, they would naturally ask him for guidance.

If he answered that he did not, Patriarch Li would surely grow even angrier and become more determined to make his son leave the Iron Bone Sect.

The older the ginger, the spicier it was.

His words sounded peaceful and courteous, yet they concealed murderous intent, deliberately putting Jun Chang in an awkward position.

The martial artists from the various sects all cast disdainful looks his way.

A trash sect leader without even a cultivation realm—how could he possibly have Martial Dao experience?

Jun Changxiao habitually rubbed his nose and said, "This seat does not dare to overestimate himself, nor will he belittle himself. If we are talking about Martial Dao experience, this seat should be a little stronger than anyone present."

"This guy's boasting is getting more outrageous by the minute!"

"If fighting were not forbidden within Qingyang City, I'd definitely kick him!"

"I have the same urge!"

The martial artists of the various sects truly could not stand listening any longer. They swore that since beginning their Martial Dao cultivation, they had never seen anyone so shamelessly boastful and full of nonsense!

"Stronger than anyone present? How bold!"

Patriarch Li said coldly, "Li shall ask Sect Leader Jun for some instruction regarding his Martial Dao experience today!"

The Cangshan Sect Elder smiled without speaking. He had originally intended to follow up with that very question, but now that Patriarch Li had said it first, it could not have been more suitable.

Jun Changxiao said, "What does Patriarch Li wish to ask?"

Though he looked calm, he was actually nervously opening the System Mall and searching for products related to the Martial Dao.

He had only crossed over recently and was merely at the Fifth Stage. How could he possibly have any Martial Dao experience?

At this moment, Sect Leader Jun could only pin his hopes on the Strongest Sect System, hoping the Mall contained products related to the Martial Dao.

Patriarch Li said mildly, "Qingyang City has a sword technique passed down for a hundred years, called the Nine Wave Sword Style. According to its introduction, it has nine forms, but in truth, there are only eight. The final form must be deduced by oneself."

"Since Sect Leader Jun has Martial Dao experience, you should be able to deduce the final form, correct?"

"Hahaha!"

"Patriarch Li's request for instruction is truly ruthless!"

The martial artists within Qingyang City began laughing in schadenfreude.

The Nine Wave Sword Style was an extremely well-known sword technique in their city. As long as one possessed the cultivation of Pulse Opening Five Stages, one could purchase it from the major Martial Technique shops.

The first page of the manual stated it very clearly.

The sword technique had nine forms, but only eight were recorded. The final form had to be developed by the cultivator himself.

Over the past hundred years, if not a million, then at least nine hundred thousand martial artists had cultivated the Nine Wave Sword Style. Yet from beginning to end, no one had managed to comprehend the final form.

Rumors said that the Qingyang City Lord had comprehended the final form in his early years! But because he had never used it in battle, everyone still knew nothing about the ninth form.

"The Nine Wave Sword Style?"

The Cangshan Sect Elder murmured to himself. He had heard of this sword technique. Back then, he had even considered purchasing it and developing the final form, but after learning that it was only low-grade, he had given up.

Martial Techniques and Cultivation Methods on the Starfall Continent also had grades. Like Spiritual Root Aptitude, they were divided into low-grade, ordinary-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, Saint-grade, and God-grade.

The Cangshan Sect Elder had reached the peak of Martial Master cultivation. The Martial Techniques he cultivated in his sect were all ordinary-grade or above, so naturally he had no regard for low-grade ones.

That said.

If its grade had been high, how could it have become a sword technique popularized among all the people of Qingyang City?

"Sect Leader Jun."

The Cangshan Sect Elder smiled. "This old man has also heard a little about the Nine Wave Sword Style. If you can comprehend the ninth form, that will prove you possess genuine skill."

This old fellow was quite skilled at fanning the flames.

Jun Changxiao said proudly, "What is difficult about comprehending such a mere sword technique?"

Everyone sneered.

Few had comprehended it over a hundred years. If a rookie like him could do it, that would truly be bizarre.

Li Qingyang, however, was full of anticipation. He had also cultivated the Nine Wave Sword Style, but he had been stuck at the eighth form and could never comprehend the ninth. If his sect leader succeeded, it would prove that he had chosen the right sect and followed the right person.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Jun Changxiao repeatedly searched the Initial Stage Mall for products related to sword techniques, only to find nothing!

It was over, it was over.

Without a product like that, how was he supposed to show off... Pah! Pah! Pah! How was he supposed to develop the ninth form of that Nine Wave Sword Style!

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Jun Changxiao's gaze stopped on a product called the 'Insight Talisman,' and he hurriedly opened its detailed description.

He had only discovered this function for viewing detailed product descriptions by chance.

Item: Primary Insight Talisman.

Effect: After use, it can perceive an opponent's Martial Techniques and manual forms, allowing rapid comprehension.

Duration: 60 minutes.

Price: 10 Contribution Points.

"Rapid comprehension?"

Jun Changxiao secretly rejoiced. It should be able to help me comprehend the ninth form of the sword technique!

Swish!

He directly tapped the Insight Talisman.

Ding!

Host has spent 10 Contribution Points and obtained Insight Talisman ×1. It has been transferred into the Spatial Ring.

Ding!

Sect Contribution Points: 10/100.

Jun Changxiao said, "Patriarch Li, this seat has never cultivated the Nine Wave Sword Style you mentioned. How am I supposed to develop its ninth form?"

"Pfft, hahaha! Qingyang City's best-selling sword technique, and a sect leader has never even cultivated it!"

"Though the Nine Wave Sword Style is low-grade, it still costs a hundred taels. With how poor he looks, he definitely could not afford it."

"That makes sense, that makes sense!"

"This kind of sword technique has to be comprehended form by form. By the time he develops the ninth form, who knows if it'll be in the year of the monkey or the month of the horse."

The crowd discussed it in private.

Patriarch Li's expression darkened again.

At that moment, he felt that this fellow was treating him like an idiot and toying with him.

Suppressing his rage, Patriarch Li said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "As it happens, Li carries a Sword Manual of the Nine Wave Sword Style with him. Sect Leader Jun may take it and study it."

With that, he took out a blue-covered manual from his Spatial Ring.

"Many thanks."

Jun Changxiao raised his hand to receive it.

Patriarch Li said, "However, Li will state the ugly words first. If Sect Leader Jun cannot develop the ninth form, please expel my son from the Iron Bone Sect."

His son would not leave on his own?

Then he would make this sect leader drive him out himself!

Patriarch Li was convinced that for someone who had never cultivated the Nine Wave Sword Style, let alone comprehending the ninth form, even comprehending the fifth or sixth form would be exceedingly difficult.

"No problem."

Jun Changxiao agreed readily.

Patriarch Li was still uneasy. "Sect Leader Jun must keep his word."

"Rest assured."

Jun Changxiao said, "The creed of my Iron Bone Unyielding Sect is to be people with unbending iron bones and do things with unbending iron bones. Naturally, we will not break faith with others."

Having received a satisfactory answer, Patriarch Li tossed over the Sword Manual.

With so many sect martial artists watching at the recruitment venue, he did not believe the other party would dare to go back on his word.

"Of course."

Jun Changxiao caught the Sword Manual and said, "If this seat comprehends the ninth form of the sword technique, then what should Patriarch Li do?"

Over the past hundred years, only the City Lord from the rumors had supposedly comprehended it. Did he truly think he could accomplish it?

Patriarch Li sneered inwardly, but cupped his hands on the surface and said, "If Sect Leader Jun comprehends the ninth form, then for my son Qingyang to cultivate in the Iron Bone Sect would be his good fortune."

With those words, Jun Changxiao was at ease as well.

Whoosh!

He took a deep breath, then flipped through the Sword Manual. Upon seeing the complicated incantations and illustrated sword forms, his head immediately swam and his eyes blurred.

Though he had inherited the original owner's memories and knew a little about the martial arts manuals of this world, seeing such a complicated Sword Manual for the first time still felt like reading a heavenly book.

I hope the Insight Talisman can help me quickly comprehend this Sword Manual.

As Jun Changxiao thought this, the consciousness that had entered the ring also crushed the exchanged talisman with a snap.

Whoosh!

A stream of invisible energy surged from the ring into his Sea of Consciousness.

Jun Changxiao suddenly felt as though the sky had spun and the earth had darkened. That unpleasant sensation vanished in a flash, and when he came back to himself and looked again at the incantations and sword forms in the Sword Manual, everything was astonishingly simple and easy to understand!

PS: The book has been signed, which means... you can send rewards now!!! Setting out a bowl and begging for rewards, and then begging for recommendation tickets!!