Primordial Unity Fist

The next day.

Lu Yun was somewhat absentminded while eating.

"There are only two days left until the Martial Arts Assessment."

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

"Most of the manuals in the martial arts hall are merely low Huang Grade martial skills. At most, I can find a few Middle Huang Grade ones, and they would not be of much use to me anymore."

"Next..."

"I need a high Huang Grade martial skill!"

"It would be best to find a senior with a high cultivation level and seek personal instruction."

"At Heavenly Origin Martial Arts Hall, the experts who possess high Huang Grade martial skills are probably limited to my dad and the two vice hall masters, Du Peng and Zhang Jiayan."

"Dad has been busy lately. It seems I can only seek out Vice Hall Master Du."

With a plan in mind.

Lu Yun had no mood to continue eating. He set down his bowl and chopsticks, then headed toward Du Peng's residence.

As the only son of Lu Xingwen, the master of Heavenly Origin Martial Arts Hall, Lu Yun possessed quite a few privileges.

For instance, ordinary disciples from other martial arts halls needed 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 looked to be just over thirty. He stood nearly two meters tall, with thick brows, large eyes, a lion-like nose, a broad mouth, and muscles coiled tightly all over his body.

Because he had long cultivated fierce and forceful martial skills.

His entire body radiated an aura of strength.

"Greetings, Master Du!"

Lu Yun's expression was quite respectful.

Currently, 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 had heard wrong."

"How is it?"

"Have your injuries improved lately?"

Du Peng had an extremely straightforward personality. He had often instructed Lu Yun in fist techniques before, so he could be considered half a teacher.

Coupled with Lu Xingwen's relationship with him, the two were very familiar with each other.

It was just that because Lu Yun had been injured over the past half year, he had not come to see Du Peng in a long time.

His sudden visit today.

Naturally made Du Peng somewhat curious.

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

Upon hearing Du Peng's question, he hurriedly replied respectfully:

"Because of my injuries, I have not practiced martial skills for a long time, and I was afraid I might grow rusty."

"My body has felt much better these past few days, so I wish to learn a new martial skill. I will have to trouble Master Du for guidance."

Du Peng was a martial arts fanatic by nature.

Seeing Lu Yun so eager to learn, he could not help but nod in satisfaction.

"Not bad."

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

Lu Yun scratched his head shyly.

"I wonder... could Master Du let me observe a martial skill of a higher grade?"

"Hm? A higher grade?"

Upon hearing this.

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

As the only son of the hall master, Lu Yun naturally had no need to make a special trip here for ordinary martial skills.

Then...

The martial skill he wished to observe had to be at least Middle Huang Grade or above.

"Very well!"

"It is rare for you to be so devoted. I have a high Huang Grade martial skill here, called the Primordial Unity Fist."

"The Primordial Unity Fist has nine levels and belongs to the enhancement type of fist technique."

"In other words, every additional level grants another fold of enhancement. If cultivated to the highest level, it can provide a ninefold enhancement."

"I will demonstrate the entire set for you."

"However, this fist technique is extraordinarily difficult. It requires the practitioner to possess exceptional martial comprehension, or else it will merely be a waste of time."

"When I was young, I was considered rather talented. During the Martial Arts Assessment, I was even rated as a B-grade genius."

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

"As for the final ninefold enhancement, who knows how much more time it will take?"

"You will surely have many things you do not understand while I demonstrate it later."

"After I finish, I will explain them to you in detail."

"Of course, given your current level, no matter how detailed my explanations are, there will be many parts you cannot possibly understand completely in a short time. You will still need to practice more after returning."

Since the two were already extremely familiar with each other.

Du Peng did not hold back at all and spoke rather directly.

In truth.

Given Du Peng's personality, he was already being quite tactful.

There was another implication he had not stated.

That was...

With Lu Yun's current martial arts realm, even if he watched the demonstration in person, he would not be able to grasp the essence of the Primordial Unity Fist at all.

Naturally.

That was also because Lu Yun was currently concealing his brilliance, without releasing the slightest trace of spiritual power pressure from his body.

Du Peng still believed...

That Lu Yun remained at the weak level of the Body Tempering Realm.

That was why he had said those words.

Lu Yun naturally understood the implication behind Du Peng's words. Although the smile on his face did not fade, he was quietly grumbling inwardly.

"Interesting. Is a ninefold enhancement really as difficult as Master Du says?"

"I used to be a somewhat famous local genius, after all."

"How did I become..."

"So ordinary in Master Du's eyes?"

"Heh, now I am rather looking forward to seeing just how much I can comprehend."

In truth.

He only needed to reveal a trace of his Innate Realm Early-Stage strength.

Du Peng would definitely be left agape.

After all, such strength was already enough for the two of them to stand shoulder to shoulder.

But with the Martial Arts Assessment drawing near, and assassins lurking in the shadows.

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

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

"Young people are still somewhat impetuous."

"Even among high Huang Grade techniques, the Primordial Unity Fist is among the very best."

"That is only because its difficulty is simply heaven-defying. Even my master, a dignified Earth Ranking expert, could only reach a sixfold enhancement back then."

"How could it possibly be so easy?!"

Although he greatly appreciated Lu Yun, he did not believe that a little guidance in such a short time could bring him much improvement.

However, Du Peng did not say anything further.

After all.

Lu Yun's father was the hall master here.

Besides.

Lu Yun's initiative in coming here to seek instruction was still something worth encouraging.

Even if he learned nothing, Du Peng would not lose anything at all.

He would simply treat it as... some post-meal exercise!

"Today, I will demonstrate every move in its entirety and let you see what truly top-tier high Huang Grade martial arts look like!"

With that said.

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