Han Mo's voice echoed steadily through the reception room, carrying the clarity of someone who had seen through to the essence.
"This Pierce of yours is no longer merely a spear technique move. It has begun to touch the edge of Martial Dao True Intent."
Xu Wuyi's heart stirred slightly as he looked at his teacher with focused attention.
Qiao Zhiyao pricked up her ears as well.
"Martial Dao True Intent is, in essence, the embodiment of a Martial Artist's will after their understanding of martial arts, heaven and earth, and themselves has been refined and sublimated." Han Mo lifted the virtual clear tea before him, took a sip, and continued.
"You have taken Mountain as your foundation and Burn as your path. They are already an excellent pairing—one defensive, one offensive; one steady, one fierce. They complement each other."
"And now, this Pierce intent condensed within your spear technique is sharp, concentrated, and unstoppable. If you continue deepening it, it may well form a third Martial Dao True Intent."
Xu Wuyi frowned slightly. Rather than feeling delighted, he asked, "Teacher, do you mean I should not pursue this third True Intent?"
Approval appeared in Han Mo's eyes.
It was commendable that he had not been dazzled by the temptation of gaining another Martial Dao True Intent.
"It is not that you should not pursue it, but there is no need to force it." Han Mo set down his teacup and lightly tapped the air with a finger. A gentle glow of qi and blood appeared, transforming into several flowing runes. "Martial Dao True Intent values refinement over quantity."
"Look at these runes. Each one represents a kind of understanding of martial arts. If separated, each could form an independent Martial Dao True Intent."
As he spoke, the runes began