Thunder! A Million Cognition Points!

Huang Huazong withdrew his stance and stood still, smiling as he said, "Li Yun, did you see it clearly?"

Li Yun was about to nod when something suddenly stirred in his heart.

This was a perfect opportunity. He had to treasure it.

So he said, "Reporting to Elder Huang, this disciple has grasped the general idea, but there are still some details I cannot quite get a handle on. Could I trouble Elder Huang to demonstrate it once more?"

Huang Huazong did not refuse. He nodded and readily demonstrated it again.

This time, he actually slowed down even further.

After completing the entire demonstration, it took a full five minutes, and he even provided verbal explanations as he demonstrated.

As a result, Li Yun's Cognition Points gained per second were forcibly raised from 500 to 600.

Five minutes later, the panel had gained another full 180,000 Cognition Points.

Altogether, he had more than 280,000.

Li Yun was almost delighted out of his mind.

But this could only go so far.

Some things could be done once or twice, but never a third time. If he kept this up, someone might notice something unusual.

"Thank you, Elder Huang."

"This disciple will give it a try now."

Once Huang Huazong had withdrawn his stance, Li Yun walked to an open patch nearby and stood there with his eyes closed. He appeared to be recalling the Thunderclap Fist Huang Huazong had just demonstrated, but in truth, he had already pulled up the system and begun allocating points.

As a high-grade martial art of the Body Tempering Realm, the Thunderclap Fist had a rather high starting threshold.

Li Yun spent 500 Cognition Points before he could reach the entry level.

Then came 1,000 points for Initial Success.

2,500 points for proficiency.

He spent 4,000 points in one breath, then paused his point allocation.

It was not that he did not want to add more points, but that he could not.

A martial art he had never encountered before—learning it simply by watching someone demonstrate it twice, then cultivating it in one breath to the Proficient Realm—was already far too outrageous.

Adding more points would bring it to the Minor Accomplishment Realm.

What kind of monstrous comprehension would that require?

Besides, there was not enough time.

Three consecutive point allocations, along with comprehending the information transmitted by the system, had already taken some time. He could not possibly keep the three elders waiting any longer.

Li Yun resolutely opened his eyes.

A trace of confidence appeared on his face.

"All right!"

"Three elders, please watch!"

As soon as the words fell, Li Yun began to unfold his movements.

"First stance, Hidden Thunder!"

"Second stance, Thunder Emerges!"

"Third stance, Thunder Splits the Sky!"

The Thunderclap Fist had nine stances in total and contained over a hundred variations in fist force. Li Yun executed them one move at a time, going from somewhat stiff at the start to smooth and effortless later on, forcibly reaching the Proficient Realm.

Each punch unleashed a fierce gust of fist wind, like thunder roaring.

In an instant, Zhang Cong and the other two were stunned.

"Good heavens!"

"What kind of peerless comprehension is this? He watched it twice, learned it outright, and then reached the Proficient Realm in one breath. Give him a little more time, and wouldn't he directly reach the Minor Accomplishment Realm?"

"My heavens..."

The three elders were so shocked that they did not know what words to use.

Especially Huang Huazong himself.

He had been the one to demonstrate the Thunderclap Fist, so he had the greatest right to speak.

Moreover, he clearly remembered how much painstaking effort he had expended when he had first cultivated the Thunderclap Fist as an Outer Sect Disciple.

He had not only combed through every kind of note, but in order to comprehend the Thunderclap Fist Intent, he had gone to mountain peaks in thunderstorms countless times, risking his life to observe lightning.

In the end, it had taken him a full three months to cultivate this martial art to the Proficient Realm.

Compared to Li Yun now, there was simply no comparison at all.

"Outrageous, utterly outrageous!"

"If anyone dares say again that Li Yun did not consume the Purple Profound Dao Fruit, I'll fight them... If he had not swallowed that legendary immortal Dao Fruit, what person could display something so outrageous?"

Even First Grade aptitude could not possibly achieve this.

Seeing Huang Huazong so excited, Li Sixing could not help rising eagerly to his feet.

"I'll give it a try too!"

"Li Yun, do you want to learn another Martial Skill?"

Li Yun's eyes immediately lit up. Damn, there was actually such a good thing?

Could today be his lucky day?

Were they forming a group to help him farm Cognition Points?

Anyone who refused a free advantage was a bastard. An opportunity to learn Martial Skills and farm Cognition Points at the same time might never come again after today.

No more nonsense. Just do it!

"Elder Li is giving this disciple such support. If this disciple refused, wouldn't that be letting down Elder Li's kind intentions?"

"This disciple accepts the test!"

"Hahaha, good! You have confidence!"

Li Sixing gave Li Yun an approving look, then stepped out and began demonstrating a Martial Skill with equal decisiveness.

Li Yun hurriedly steadied his mind and stared intently.

Observing Li Sixing demonstrate a Martial Skill, Cognition Points +500

Observing Li Sixing demonstrate a Martial Skill, Cognition Points +500

...

This day was destined to let Li Yun make a fortune in silence.

After one complete demonstration, Li Sixing did not ask whether Li Yun could manage it. He immediately began the second round, deliberately slowing down just as Huang Huazong had done.

Unsurprisingly.

Li Yun learned another Martial Skill—Soaring Star Steps—and quietly gained another 270,000 Cognition Points. The total Cognition Points on his panel suddenly reached an astonishing 540,000-plus.

Zhang Cong, who had made an actual promise to Li Yun, saw Huang Huazong and Li Sixing putting in such effort and became even more generous, producing two Martial Skills and demonstrating them for Li Yun on the spot.

This invisibly brought Li Yun nearly another 500,000 Cognition Points, pushing his total Cognition Points directly past the one-million mark.

Then the three of them jointly took out three bottles containing thirty Qi and Blood Pills in total and gave them to Li Yun, making Zhang Chu so envious that his eyes nearly fell out.

Only then.

The deep night had long since enveloped Azure Cloud Residence.

Zhang Cong, Huang Huazong, and Li Sixing, who could not have been more satisfied with Li Yun, had him sit down again.

Then they spoke solemnly.

"Li Yun, your comprehension is astonishing. It can be said that we have never seen its like in our lives. Afterward, we will report your existence to the sect's higher-ups."

"When that time comes, you will receive the attention of the sect's higher-ups, but you may also invite some trouble. I hope you are mentally prepared."

"Of course, you need not worry too much."

"The so-called trouble may not necessarily be a crisis that threatens your life. It may also be an opportunity. If you seize it, you can soar into the sky in a single bound and make a name for yourself in the Celestial Martial Sect, even throughout Eastern Cloud Prefecture!"

Li Yun was no fool.

He knew that even if the talent he had displayed was extraordinary, it should not have made the three elders treat him with such wholehearted generosity so suddenly.

All under heaven bustled for profit; all under heaven scurried for gain.

Everything came down to one word: profit.

It was precisely because the talent he had displayed let the three elders see his value that they intended to draw him in.

Li Yun did not resent this.

He was also willing to cooperate.

After all, the system merely provided Cognition Points and helped him cultivate Martial Skills faster than others. It did not allow him to ascend to the heavens in one step and become invincible beneath the sky.

If he truly wanted to rise in this world, he still needed resources, and even more than that, he needed to borrow momentum. He also had to proceed step by step, walking on thin ice.

"Please rest assured, three elders. This disciple understands."

"It is good that you understand. We have seen both your talent and your character. So long as you maintain them, there will certainly be a place for you among the ranks of future powerhouses."

"Also, come here again tomorrow. I will personally take you to the Martial Armory to choose a Martial Skill!"