Superior Martial Arts System

The next morning, Lin Lin finished getting ready.

Dressed in the black Elite Disciple uniform he had just received, he practiced Dual-Mindedness as he ate breakfast, cultivating his Inner Power Cultivation Method with one mind while finishing his meal with the other.

Seeing that her son seemed absent-minded, Zhang Fei thought he was still troubled by last night's matter.

Somewhat embarrassed, she said, "If Little Lin really wants a younger brother or sister, then your father and I can try."

Anyone would find it hard to speak so freely about such a topic with their own son.

Lin Lin was speechless.

His mother even had a tsundere side.

Tsunderes had long since gone out of style. Lin Lin preferred straightforward conversations and had no desire to keep guessing what people meant.

As he ate a bun, Lin Lin slowly explained, "Mother, I'm practicing Dual-Mindedness. Although I'm speaking with you right now, my Inner Power Cultivation Method is actually circulating through the meridians and acupoints in my body, improving my inner power cultivation."

"I seem absent-minded because my Mental Strength isn't strong enough yet. I have to devote more attention to my body, so my reactions to the outside world are a little slower."

Surprise appeared on Zhang Fei's face.

She reached out to check Lin Lin's pulse and found that he had indeed spoken the truth.

After a brief pause, Lin Lin continued, "Of course, if Mother truly wants to give me a younger brother or sister, I don't object either."

Zhang Fei's cheeks flushed red. Embarrassed, she tried to change the subject.

"My Little Lin truly is exceptionally gifted. You can actually use Dual-Mindedness. I've traveled all over the martial world, yet I've seen very few people capable of reaching such a level."

"Still, this talent should be extremely powerful in actual combat. If you cultivate it to mastery and can wield several martial arts at once, you could probably unleash exponentially greater combat power in an instant, and then—"

Lin Lin shook his head helplessly and drained the soy milk beside him in one gulp.

Then, without lingering any longer, he picked up his sword, rose to his feet, and left.

The sky had not yet fully brightened, and Morning Martial Arts Practice had yet to begin. There were few pedestrians on the road.

Before long, Lin Lin arrived at the Skill Transmission Hall beside the Martial Arts Practice Square in the Middle Section of Hundred Flowers Valley.

It was near the Hidden Scripture Pavilion and served as the residence of Elder of Teaching Skills Ji Yun.

Ji Yun was not surprised to see Lin Lin paying him a visit.

He had already finished reading the task dossier Lin Lin had submitted. Taking the Credentials Letter Lin Lin handed over, he smiled and said, "Little Lin, I have seen all the effort you've put in recently. To cultivate to such a level in half a year shows both your talent and diligence."

"Of course, it also shows just how unruly you were in the past, wasting such excellent talent. If you had cultivated as diligently then as you do now, you should have attained even greater achievements by today."

"Since you have already changed, remember that this diligence is the correct path, the path you should follow. Do not return to the unruly ways of your past."

"Life is short. Only by striving onward and standing higher can one be truly free and see more of the world."

Elder of Teaching Skills's words carried both an elder's recognition of a junior and the meaning of encouragement and admonition.

Though they were not especially pleasant to hear, Lin Lin still listened seriously to the end.

When someone other than your parents advises you from a position that benefits you and tells you what the right thing to do is, listening seriously is itself a form of respect.

Of course, when someone merely pretended to care about your well-being while actually brainwashing you with poisonous platitudes, it was best to stay as far away from them as possible.

Being able to distinguish the good and evil in those around you was also knowledge and a skill that required effort to learn.

"This disciple will remember Elder's teachings."

Lin Lin spoke earnestly, cupping his hands in salute.

Ji Yun could tell that Lin Lin had truly taken his words to heart, which greatly pleased him.

"This is your Elite Disciple identity token. The handbook also contains matters Elite Disciples need to know, along with the sect's welfare policies."

"By rights, every newly promoted Elite Disciple may first learn one Superior Martial Arts. Since you received a Grade A+ evaluation, I will allow you to learn one additional Superior Martial Arts. You may make up the Sect Contribution later."

"If there are any martial arts you wish to learn, feel free to say so. I can offer you some guidance."

Lin Lin's expression brightened at once.

Among his current martial arts, both his movement technique and swordplay had already reached the pinnacle of mastery, while his Inner Power Cultivation Method would soon reach that same realm.

Without more profound martial arts to cultivate after that, he could only rely on painstaking effort to continually temper his physique and Inner Breath, gradually increasing his strength. Furthermore, the higher his realm became, the slower low-level martial arts would progress, until his advancement in martial arts eventually came to a complete standstill.

Aside from formally registering his Elite Disciple status, Lin Lin had come to visit Elder of Teaching Skills Ji Yun today precisely to learn Superior Martial Arts.

Being able to learn one more Superior Martial Arts meant that his martial arts realm would improve even faster.

Praise Elder of Teaching Skills!

"Thank you, Elder."

Lin Lin thanked him immediately.

He did not know how high Ji Yun's martial arts attainments were, but as Elder of Teaching Skills, he had to be at least several stories above Lin Lin's current level.

The difference in martial arts achievement was probably like that between a middle school student and an old professor in his previous life.

Since this old professor was willing to guide him, he naturally had to seize the opportunity.

Thus, after expressing his thanks, Lin Lin directly stated his needs. "This disciple's Inner Power Cultivation Method, Hundred Flowers True Qi, has currently reached the point of opening and illuminating forty-three acupoints. Among my external martial arts, I excel most in the swordplay Hundred Flowers in Disarray, through which I comprehended Sword Intent."

"To increase the accuracy of my swordplay and pursue enemies, I learned the movement technique Lotus Steps. To make up for my lack of ranged attacks, I learned the Hidden Weapons technique Hundred Flowers Bloom. To improve my ability to survive, I learned the body-tempering Boulder Skill. To deal with situations where I lose my weapon, I learned the Unarmed Martial Arts Azure Wave Palm."

"Among these martial arts, I have already cultivated my swordplay and movement technique to the pinnacle of mastery. Of my remaining martial arts, Boulder Skill has progressed the fastest, while the others follow behind."

"My martial arts style focuses on attacking with swordplay, supported by powerful movement techniques—advancing to attack and retreating to flee, preserving this useful body. My other martial arts were learned to compensate for my weaknesses. I now wish to continue developing this style. I ask Elder for guidance."

A trace of approval appeared on Ji Yun's face as he began to instruct him.

"At such a young age, you already know what you want. Such maturity is worthy of praise. Unlike some muddleheads in the sect, who practice swordplay for seven or eight years before realizing they prefer palm techniques and are more suited to practicing them. In the end, their martial arts achievements remain mediocre for their entire lives."

"Since you have already cultivated Sword Intent, excel at swordplay, and suffer from insufficient ranged attacks and the possibility of losing your weapon, you may learn Cold Plum Swordplay."

"Once this swordplay reaches a modest level of mastery, you will be able to condense icy Sword Qi to attack enemies from afar. Even if you lose your weapon, you can use your fingers as a sword to unleash Sword Qi at seventy or eighty percent of its power. With the support of Sword Intent, it will certainly be several times stronger than the Unarmed Martial Arts you cultivate on the side."

"As for movement techniques, choose Azure Lotus Sway. This technique evolved from Lotus Steps and can be considered its advanced, superior form. It was also created by a swordsman, so it naturally complements swordplay better. Since you have already cultivated Lotus Steps to mastery, practicing this movement technique will yield twice the result with half the effort."

"For a protective cultivation method, choose Immovable as a Mountain. Its origins are similar to Azure Lotus Sway. Once cultivated to mastery, not only will your body become as solid as a mountain and possess tremendous strength, but you can also temper an exceptionally profound Protective Aura. With the enhancement of this physique and aura, the power of your swordplay will increase by several degrees."

"As for an Inner Power Cultivation Method, you may choose Hundred Flowers True Qi. This martial art is not merely the advanced cultivation method of Hundred Flowers True Qi; it is also connected to Hundred Flowers Valley's sect-defending inner power and a Peerless Divine Art. If you continue cultivating it, it will surely benefit your future martial arts advancement."

"Beyond that, Little Lin, you must also cultivate a Forbidden Martial Arts that can temporarily erupt and increase your combat power. This will help you escape when you encounter danger. Although using such martial arts will, at best, greatly injure your vitality and, at worst, leave you crippled or shorten your lifespan, danger is unavoidable when traveling the martial world."

"Let me think. Cultivate Hundred Flowers Wither. It is a secret Forbidden Martial Arts of Hundred Flowers Valley. Once activated, it can temporarily ignite your qi and blood, multiplying your Inner Force and physical strength. It can also evoke the artistic conception of Hundred Flowers Wither to enhance the power of your inner power. It works well with both Hundred Flowers Valley's inner power and the Sword Intent of the swordplay you primarily cultivate."

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