The path of martial arts is vast and profound.
Sometimes, inadvertent modifications can play critically important roles.
Jun Changxiao’s guidance seemed casual but was actually abstruse and ingenious, making the palm technique more complete and excellent.
Of course.
In this world, there might exist even stronger martial studies grandmasters who could modify martial techniques to their ultimate form from different angles.
After carefully pondering it, Sect Master Lin immediately became greatly impressed with Jun Changxiao.
Just making changes to some small details elevated the overall palm technique considerably—this was something he absolutely couldn’t achieve!
The sect leaders, who had originally expected Sect Master Lin to refute with profound martial studies and deliver a solid face-slap, heard him call Jun Changxiao a martial studies grandmaster and their expressions immediately turned ugly.
It turned out they were the ones getting face-slapped!
“Sect Master Lin.”
A leader said: “Sect Leader Jun only improved the forms you comprehended but didn’t deduce the later palm techniques.”
“This…”
Being able to point out flaws in the palm technique he’d created in just a few words, Sect Master Lin very much recognized Jun Changxiao’s understanding of martial studies.
But when handing over the manual earlier, he had also mentioned hoping to comprehend the later forms.
“Everyone.”
Sect Master Lin said: “Deducing subsequent forms absolutely cannot be accomplished overnight. That Sect Leader Jun could point out deficiencies in the first several forms already proves himself!”
Everyone fell silent one after another.
Even the fourth-rate Shangqian Sect Master said so—what more could they say?
“Sect Master Lin.”
Jun Changxiao said: “The subsequent palm techniques actually won’t take too long to comprehend either.”
Sect Master Lin’s expression froze.
He’d given him a way out, but instead of taking it, he continued climbing upward!
“Hmph.”
A leader said coolly: “Sect Leader Jun, aren’t you afraid the wind atop Mount Hua is so strong it’ll sprain your tongue?”
“We’d very much like to witness how Sect Leader Jun will deduce the later forms.”
The sect leaders, who had originally planned to withdraw their forces, seeing him jump out to show off again, naturally began launching another offensive.
Jun Changxiao said: “Allow this seat to think for a while.”
“How long is this ‘while’?” a leader asked.
Everyone’s time was precious. If he researched for three to five days, that would be rather screwed up.
“Not much.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Just about one quarter-hour.”
One quarter-hour?
Everyone’s eyes immediately filled with intense disdain.
This kid looked quite young in years, but his bragging skills were rather strong.
Sect Master Lin said in astonishment: “Sect Leader Jun, this seat spent several full months comprehending the fifth form of the palm technique. Are you certain you can deduce the sixth form in just one quarter-hour?”
Jun Changxiao said: “What I meant was, within one quarter-hour, I’ll deduce all the subsequently developable forms.”
“…”
Sect Master Lin’s mouth twitched.
Deducing the sixth form in one quarter-hour was already an impossible task, and he wanted to deduce all the rest as well—was he certain he wasn’t joking?
“If that’s the case, then we’ll quietly await Sect Leader Jun deducing the subsequent forms of Sect Master Lin’s created martial technique after one quarter-hour.”
The sect leaders all sneered coldly.
Did this guy think that having a bit of capability meant he could really reach the heavens?
Jun Changxiao began thinking seriously.
His brain cells frantically operated as intricate and complex diagrams formed within his consciousness.
These diagrams seemed like martial cultivators executing forms according to palm technique formulas and meridian circulation, continuously repeating their execution!
If you gave Jun Changxiao a blank sheet of paper and asked him to sketch a picture on it, it would definitely be impossible.
But if the paper had a half-finished drawing, he could use the Mid-Grade Insight Talisman to follow the lines and fill it in, ultimately completing a picture.
Comprehending Sect Master Lin’s palm technique meant exactly this.
As long as someone started it, the subsequent forms could definitely be continued accordingly.
“Swoosh!”
Shortly after, following tens of thousands of evolutions and deductions, Jun Changxiao turned his right hand, gathering spiritual energy in his palm and fiercely slashing through the void.
“Sect Master Lin.”
He said magnificently: “This is the sixth form!”
Seeing this, Sect Master Lin’s eyes immediately filled with astonishment.
Jun Changxiao’s seemingly plain and unremarkable attack contained supremely firm and yang power, clearly matching the palm technique he himself had created!
Could it be…
He truly had comprehended the sixth form?!
“Swoosh!”
Just then, Jun Changxiao again gathered spiritual energy, executing an incomparably powerful palm strike that condensed into a faint palm print in midair, saying: “This is the seventh form!”
Bang! Bang!
Afterward, the figures in his consciousness continuously executed and overlapped forms, successively striking out the eighth and ninth forms.
The power of these two palms progressively increased, and the spiritual energy they emanated spread an aura of supreme firmness and yang!
Sect Master Lin watched utterly dumbfounded.
When he carefully recalled the four palm techniques executed in succession just now, he discovered these forms meshed perfectly with his first five forms—they absolutely weren’t executed casually.
“Bring me a brush!” Jun Changxiao said.
Xiao Zui handed over brush and ink.
Jun Changxiao first spent some time thinking, then began writing vigorously on the blank pages at the back of the manual.
Very quickly.
The subsequent four forms were written into the manual.
Not only did it include form movements and meridian circulation, but also quite detailed annotations.
“Swoosh!”
Jun Changxiao tossed the completed palm technique manual over: “Sect Master Lin, please review it.”
The sect leaders were somewhat dumbfounded.
Did he truly comprehend it, or was he randomly drawing something trying to muddle through?
Sect Master Lin hastily flipped through the manual. Upon seeing the sixth form, he became deeply immersed, unable to extricate himself.
These forms, this meridian circulation, plus various annotations made his heart and spirit shake—his hands holding the manual even began trembling.
The sixth form Jun Changxiao evolved matched the first five palm forms, even achieving flawlessness.
Even if Sect Master Lin comprehended it himself, though he could also create it, he definitely wouldn’t have thought the subsequent palm techniques could be structured this way, could be executed like this!
Two words: perfect!
Four words: utterly perfect!
Sect Master Lin, whose heart and spirit couldn’t remain calm, continued flipping through the subsequent three forms. The enlightenment and shock his soul received could be described as extremely intense!
The sect leaders could tell from his facial expressions and eye changes that the four forms Jun Changxiao created definitely weren’t randomly drawn!
Could it be that guy truly had the capability to complete a half-finished palm technique in less than one quarter-hour?
This was too astonishing and unprecedented!
Even with the lowest grade palm technique, deducing subsequent forms in such a short time should be absolutely difficult to achieve.
Others couldn’t do it, but Jun Changxiao could.
Because he had Insight Talismans, because he righteously and confidently—used cheats!
Sect Master Lin closed the manual and, with the most sincere tone, cupped his fists: “Sect Leader Jun’s understanding of martial studies fills me with utmost admiration!”
Convinced.
Convinced to the point of prostrating himself in admiration.
Jun Changxiao said: “The path of martial studies is unpredictable and ever-changing. Perhaps there are stronger individuals who can create forms even more profound than mine.”
Having gained the Shangqian Sect Master’s recognition, the branch quest was half complete. Naturally there was no need to be aggressively overbearing—when it was time to be low-key, one should be low-key.
Sect Master Lin shook his head: “The four forms Sect Leader Jun deduced are, in my view, absolutely flawless and perfect. In this present age, none can match them!”