"I choose the first!"
After Zhou Muzhi made his choice, the Deduction Points on the panel vanished. In their place, memories arose of him practicing the Cloud-Chasing Thunderclap Technique day after day.
In a tiny patch of nothingness, a little figure representing him studied the secret technique without a moment's pause.
From his flaw-riddled attempts before gaining even an initial grasp, he grew more proficient step by step, reaching minor accomplishment, then great accomplishment, and finally perfection. The entire process followed a clear trajectory.
At the same time.
His body naturally changed as well, taking on the physical states of each period of arduous practice in this secret technique. The two changed almost in tandem.
First, the muscles in his legs became more finely divided, layer by layer, their muscle groups developing toward explosive power, as though turning into plates of refined steel armor.
Next came his torso. His formerly somewhat bulky muscles rapidly turned into compact, powerful muscle groups.
His entire body became lighter, but it was more than mere lightness. If he had to describe it, it was a sense of rounded wholeness.
These were the obvious changes manifested in his flesh.
By the time the changes were complete, the Cloud-Chasing Thunderclap Technique had already transformed, reaching perfection.
His mastery felt as natural as if he had personally honed it through long, arduous practice, without the slightest discomfort.
Zhou Muzhi set down the secret technique booklet in his hand, gaining a clearer understanding of his deduction cheat.
On one level, Deduction Points could replace the expenditure involved in practicing martial arts. This was an extremely important point.
"Whew!"
Releasing the pent-up breath he had held for so long, Zhou Muzhi carefully sensed the perfected state of this secret technique.
His master had once said that perfecting this technique