This "Earth Vein Listening Force" was a fairly sophisticated method of dissipating force.
Through the soles of the feet, one could sense, guide, and then harmonize with the fluctuations of earthly energy, channeling part of an enemy's attack into the earth veins to disperse it.
But it paled beside "Flowing Cloud Unfixed Force." The latter's force shifted in countless ways, elusive as a gentle breeze or drifting clouds.
When spread over the surface of the body, it could flow as freely as liquid to dissipate force, and even rebound an opponent's attack, making them taste the bitter fruit of their own actions.
As Hong Yuan read, he compared it against "Flowing Cloud Unfixed Force." By the time he finished studying all the secrets of "Earth Vein Listening Force," a little reflection was enough for him to grasp most of it.
With another day or two of practice, he would be able to use it proficiently.
He picked up the booklet on "Liver-Bursting Heart-Crushing Force" next. He had barely read the opening when his brows rose.
The entire text was only about five pages long. Hong Yuan skimmed ten lines at a glance, rapidly flipping through it with a rustle of paper, then closed his eyes to ponder its secrets.
A moment later, Hong Yuan shook his head with a laugh.
"That scoundrel Song really has no decency. I thought he was broad-minded, but it turns out he has a petty little heart. From now on, he'll only be Little Song to me!"
Tao Xiyue asked softly, "My lord, is there something wrong with this Force Art?"
"He hasn't tampered with the instructions. It's just the method itself... see for yourself!" As he spoke, Hong Yuan casually tossed the booklet over.
Tao Xiyue scrambled to catch it, but did not open