Primordial Unity Fist

The next day.

Lu Yun was somewhat absentminded while eating.

"There are only two days left until the martial artist assessment."

"Since I've already completely mastered the Thousand Mountains Saber Technique, it's necessary to learn another martial skill."

"Most of the manuals in the martial arts hall are only lower-grade Yellow-tier martial skills. At most, there are a few middle-grade Yellow-tier ones, and they won't be of much use to me anymore."

"Next..."

"I need an upper-grade Yellow-tier martial skill!"

"It would be best to find a senior with higher cultivation and ask for personal guidance."

"At Heavenly Origin Martial Arts Hall, the only experts who might possess upper-grade Yellow-tier martial skills are probably my father and the two vice hall masters, Du Peng and Zhang Jiayan."

"Father has been busy lately. It looks like I can only go find Vice Hall Master Du."

With a plan in mind.

Lu Yun lost all interest in continuing his meal. He set down his bowl and chopsticks and headed toward Du Peng's residence.

As Lu Xingwen's only son at Heavenly Origin Martial Arts Hall, Lu Yun naturally enjoyed quite a few privileges.

For example, ordinary disciples from other martial arts halls had to make an appointment in advance if they wished to see a vice hall master.

But for Lu Yun.

There were no such restrictions.

A few minutes later.

He was already standing before Vice Hall Master Du Peng.

Du Peng was around thirty years old, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows, large eyes, a lion-like nose, and a broad mouth. His muscles coiled tightly across his entire body.

Because he had practiced fierce, forceful martial skills for many years.

Every inch of him radiated strength.

"Greetings, Instructor Du!"

Lu Yun looked deeply respectful.

At present.

Within Heavenly Origin Martial Arts Hall, aside from himself, the only publicly known Innate Realm martial artists were Lu Xingwen and Du Peng before him.

"Haha! Little Lu! When you knocked just now, I thought I'd misheard."

"How is it?"

"Has your injury been getting better lately?"

Du Peng had an extremely straightforward personality. He had often guided Lu Yun's fist techniques in the past, so he could be considered half a teacher.

Along with his relationship with Lu Xingwen, the two were very familiar with each other.

However, because Lu Yun had been injured over the past half year, he had not visited Du Peng for a long time.

His sudden visit today.

Naturally made Du Peng somewhat curious.

Fortunately, Lu Yun had already prepared an excuse on the way over.

Hearing Du Peng's question, he quickly answered respectfully:

"Because of my injury, I haven't practiced martial skills for a long time, and I'm afraid I've become rusty."

"My body has felt much better these past few days, so I want to learn a new martial skill. I'll have to trouble Instructor Du to guide me."

Du Peng was originally a martial arts fanatic.

Seeing Lu Yun so eager to learn, he nodded approvingly.

"Not bad."

"Young people should have that kind of unyielding spirit. What sort of martial skill do you wish to learn?"

Lu Yun scratched his head sheepishly.

"I wonder... could Instructor Du let me observe a higher-grade martial skill?"

"Hmm? A higher-grade one?"

At those words.

A trace of surprise appeared on Du Peng's face, but he soon understood.

As the hall master's only son, Lu Yun naturally had no need to come specifically for ordinary martial skills.

Then...

The martial skill he wished to observe had to be at least middle-grade Yellow-tier.

"Very well!"

"Since you are so earnest, I have an upper-grade Yellow-tier martial skill here called the Primordial Unity Fist."

"The Primordial Unity Fist has nine levels and is an amplification-type fist technique."

"In other words, each level you raise it increases the amplification by onefold. If you cultivate it to the highest level, you can attain ninefold amplification."

"I'll demonstrate the entire technique for you."

"However, this fist technique is extremely difficult. It requires extraordinary comprehension of the martial path, otherwise it will only be a waste of time."

"When I was young, I was considered fairly talented. During the martial arts assessment, I was even rated a B-grade genius."

"Yet even after immersing myself in it for years, I have only barely reached threefold amplification."

"Who knows how much longer it will take to reach the final ninefold amplification?"

"While I demonstrate it, there will surely be many things you do not understand."

"Once I am finished, I will explain them to you in detail."

"Of course, with your current level, no matter how thoroughly I explain, there will be many things you cannot fully understand in a short time. You will still need to practice diligently after returning."

Since the two were already extremely familiar with each other.

Du Peng did not hold back too much and spoke rather directly.

In truth.

Given Du Peng's personality, speaking this way was already quite tactful.

There was another meaning he had not voiced.

Namely...

With Lu Yun's current martial arts realm, even if he watched the demonstration in person, he would never understand the essence of the Primordial Unity Fist.

Naturally.

That was because Lu Yun was currently concealing his brilliance, not releasing the slightest spiritual energy pressure from his body.

Du Peng believed that...

Lu Yun was still stuck at the weak Body Tempering Realm.

That was why he had said those things.

Lu Yun naturally understood Du Peng's unspoken meaning. Although the smile on his face did not fade, he was grumbling inwardly.

Interesting. Is ninefold amplification really as difficult as Instructor Du says?

I used to be considered a somewhat famous genius around here, after all.

How did I end up seeming...

So ordinary in Instructor Du's eyes?

Heh, now I'm actually looking forward to seeing just how much I can comprehend.

Actually.

He only needed to reveal a trace of his early Innate Realm strength.

Du Peng would definitely be left dumbfounded.

After all, that level of strength was already enough for the two of them to stand on equal footing.

But with the martial artist assessment approaching and an assassin lurking in the shadows.

Lu Yun was unwilling to expose his true strength too early.

Du Peng saw that Lu Yun said nothing, yet looked eager to give it a try, and could not help shaking his head slightly.

"Young people are still somewhat impetuous."

"Even among upper-grade Yellow-tier cultivation methods, the Primordial Unity Fist is among the very best."

"That is only because its difficulty is simply absurd. Even my master, a dignified Earth Ranking expert, could only reach sixfold amplification back then."

"How could it possibly be so easy?!"

Although he admired Lu Yun greatly, he did not believe that a little guidance would allow him to make much improvement.

However, Du Peng did not say anything more.

After all.

Lu Yun's father was the hall master here.

Besides.

Lu Yun had taken the initiative to seek his guidance, and such behavior deserved encouragement.

Even if Lu Yun learned nothing, Du Peng would not lose anything.

He would just treat it as... some exercise after eating!

"Today, I'll demonstrate every move in full and let you see what a truly top-tier upper-grade Yellow-tier martial art is!"

With that.

Du Peng pushed open the door and strode into the courtyard outside, his gaze suddenly turning sharp.