The complexity of the Thunder Slash Technique exceeded my imagination.
This technique was no longer limited to drawing talismans, forming hand seals, or chanting incantations.
It required an understanding of one's state of mind, along with the gathering and guidance of lightning power.
No wonder Master had not been in a hurry to teach me for so long. It really was far too complicated.
Now that I heard Master had Grandmaster's insights as well, I immediately pressed him for details.
"Master, what are Grandmaster's insights?"
Master took a drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled.
"In his later years, your grandmaster would often stand outside alone during thunderstorms, watching the thunder and lightning between heaven and earth.
"Back then, Yu Long and I would tell him to come inside and take shelter from the rain.
"But your grandmaster grabbed me and said:
'When the incantation rises, heaven and earth unite; when the command is issued, yin and yang obey.
'Recite neither hastily nor slowly; strike neither in fear nor anger.
'Lotus words bloom lightly from the tip of the tongue, while electric serpents tingle at the fingertips.
'Before the word "slash" is spoken, thunder has already roared—
'Thunder is not some external thing; it is a three-foot blade within my heart.'
"Looking back now, these were the insights and realizations your grandmaster gained from decades of cultivation.
"I cannot reach your grandmaster's realm, nor can I understand his realizations and attainments.
"Perhaps this is the supreme secret of the Thunder Method. Or perhaps, while comprehending the Heavenly Thunder Technique, your grandmaster glimpsed its threshold.
"You have good fortune, talent, and youth on your side.
"I think this will be useful to you.
"Remember it well. I believe you will not disappoint me."
I did not answer right away. Instead, I