Feiyun Sect's Outer Court Martial Pavilion was where Outer Court disciples obtained martial techniques.
According to the sect's rules, once an Outer Court disciple reached the Body Refining Seventh Level or above, they could freely receive three Human-grade High-tier Martial Skills for cultivation.
The original Ye Feng's cultivation had been too low before, so he could only practice Human-grade Low-tier and mid-tier techniques. He had never even dared dream of Human-grade High-tier techniques.
But the current Ye Feng had already reached the Body Refining Tenth Level, so he naturally qualified to receive them.
At the entrance of the Martial Pavilion sat an old man with completely white hair and beard. He was none other than the Pavilion Guard Elder responsible for guarding the Martial Pavilion.
The Elder looked ordinary, but Ye Feng could sense an unfathomably deep power hidden within him. He was at least an expert of the Qi Gathering Realm or above.
"Disciple Ye Feng, Body Refining Tenth Level, has come to receive Human-grade High-tier Martial Skills." Ye Feng respectfully bowed.
The Pavilion Guard Elder raised his eyelids slightly. His murky gaze swept over Ye Feng as he said indifferently, "Body Refining Tenth Level? How come I can't tell? There aren't many Body Refining Tenth Level disciples among the Outer Court. Hold out your hand and let this old man test you."
A cultivator of the Body Refining Realm couldn't release their aura outward like someone in the Qi Gathering Realm, so it was indeed difficult to judge their depth. Usually, their strength was verified by testing their physical power.
Ye Feng didn't waste words. He extended his right hand as instructed, circulated the power of the Body Refining Tenth Level, and lightly punched the air before the old man.
"Bang!"
It looked like a casual punch, but it carried a powerful gust of wind. Even the air let out a muffled boom, displaying extraordinary strength.
However, the Pavilion Guard Elder merely raised his left hand casually and lightly pinched with two fingers, accurately catching Ye Feng's fist.
Ye Feng felt a gentle yet incomparably tenacious force surge over. His punching force was instantly dissolved into nothing, unable to advance even an inch. From beginning to end, the old man had remained as steady as a mountain, his figure not moving in the slightest.
"Mm, not bad. It really is the peak of the Body Refining Tenth Level." The Pavilion Guard Elder released his fingers. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he nodded, his tone softening somewhat.
"To possess such cultivation at such a young age, it seems you're a cultivator willing to endure hardship. Go on. The second floor is the Human-grade High-tier Martial Skill area. Choose three for yourself and register them."
"Thank you, Elder!" Ye Feng was inwardly horrified. The strength of this Pavilion Guard Elder was unfathomable. With only two fingers, he had effortlessly blocked Ye Feng's full-powered punch from the Body Refining Tenth Level! At the same time, Ye Feng felt somewhat awkward about being called a "hard cultivator."
How was this the result of painstaking cultivation? It was clearly the system's doing.
Suppressing the shock in his heart, Ye Feng stepped into the Martial Pavilion.
The first floor of the Martial Pavilion held a large number of martial technique manuals, all Human-grade Low-tier and mid-tier.
After sweeping his gaze across them, Ye Feng felt somewhat tempted.
If he could modify all these basic martial techniques with the system, his martial foundation would certainly become incomparably solid.
But he saw that every manual bore the sect's seal, with a notice beside it prohibiting unauthorized removal. Violators would receive severe punishment.
"Forget it. You can't chew more than you can swallow, and the rules can't be broken." Ye Feng restrained his impulse, turned around, and headed toward the stairs leading to the second floor.
The second floor was considerably smaller than the first, and there were far fewer martial technique manuals. However, the aura radiating from each one was much stronger than those on the first floor. This was precisely the area for Human-grade High-tier Martial Skills.
Ye Feng walked to the bookshelf and began choosing carefully. He didn't pick blindly, but selected according to his needs and fighting style.
"First, I primarily cultivate sword techniques. I must choose another powerful sword technique as a second trump card apart from the Cloud Soaring Sword Art—or rather, as my primary offensive method." Ye Feng's gaze swept across the sword technique section, quickly locking onto a martial technique called Gale Sword.
Gale Sword was Human-grade High-tier, famed for being fast, fierce, and ruthless. When the sword was drawn, it moved like the wind, its power forceful and fierce. It was just right for making up for the Cloud Soaring Sword Art's shortcomings: its bias toward agility and somewhat insufficient power.
"It's the one!"
"Next, movement techniques are also important. In the cultivation world, you not only have to win a fight—you have to be able to run away." Ye Feng went to the movement technique section and began choosing.
He needed a movement technique that was fast and excelled at evasion and surprise attacks.
In the end, Ye Feng chose Ghostly Step.
Ghostly Step was a Human-grade High-tier movement technique. It excelled at explosive acceleration and changes of direction over short and medium distances. Its footwork was strange, like a ghost, making it highly suitable for pursuit or escape.
"With offense and movement covered, I still need a defensive or close-combat martial technique, in case my longsword breaks or slips from my hand unexpectedly and my combat power drops sharply." Ye Feng pondered for a moment before walking toward the fist technique section.
Fist techniques were fierce, with tremendous power at close range, making them perfect as an auxiliary method. He chose a martial technique called Vajra Fist.
Vajra Fist was a Human-grade High-tier fist technique. Once cultivated to its depths, both fists became as hard as vajra, capable of destroying anything in their path, while its defensive power was also extremely strong.
"Sword technique as the mainstay, movement technique as support, and fist technique as a backup." Ye Feng nodded in satisfaction. Gale Sword, Ghostly Step, and Vajra Fist complemented one another, combining offense and defense and working equally well at long and close range. They were extremely well-rounded.
He took the three martial technique manuals to the Registration Desk and registered his name and selected techniques.
The Pavilion Guard Elder glanced at the martial techniques he had chosen and nodded. "You have good judgment. Remember, sect martial techniques may not be privately passed on to others, and they must be returned after one month. If they're damaged or lost, you'll be dealt with according to the sect rules."
"This disciple understands!" Ye Feng replied respectfully. Carrying the three martial technique manuals, he hurriedly left the Martial Pavilion.
After returning to his Small Wooden Hut, Ye Feng immediately shut the door and excitedly rubbed his hands together.
"They're finally mine! Human-grade High-tier Martial Skills!" Unable to wait, he opened Gale Sword and began skimming through it. With comprehension far beyond ordinary people and his previous experience modifying the Cloud Soaring Sword Art, he quickly committed the contents of Gale Sword to memory.
Next came Ghostly Step and Vajra Fist. The process was the same; he memorized them with astonishing speed.
"All right. Now it's time to witness a miracle!" Ye Feng took a deep breath and connected with the system.
"System, modify Vajra Fist's cultivation time to ten years from now!"
[Command received! Modifying Vajra Fist's cultivation time...] [Modification successful! Time has been set to ten years from now.]
A torrent of information surged into his mind. Ye Feng instantly grasped all the essence of Vajra Fist, and his fist technique realm directly reached Perfection! He felt his fists brimming with explosive power, as if one punch could shatter a boulder.
"Fantastic! Again!"
"System, modify Ghostly Step's cultivation time to ten years from now!"
[Command received! Modifying Ghostly Step's cultivation time...] [Modification successful! Time has been set to ten years from now.]
Another stream of information flowed in, and countless insights and experiences regarding Ghostly Step's footwork appeared in Ye Feng's mind. He tried moving a few steps around the cramped wooden hut. His figure truly became elusive, and his speed also increased dramatically, leaving behind faint afterimages. Ghostly Step at the Perfection Realm truly lived up to its reputation!
"Finally, it's your turn! Gale Sword!" Ye Feng's gaze burned with anticipation.
"System, modify Gale Sword's cultivation time to ten years from now!"
[Command received! Modifying Gale Sword's cultivation time...] [Modification successful! Time has been set to ten years from now.]
Boom!
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