The boulder outside the martial arena weighed several thousand pounds. When Jun Changxiao shattered it with one sword strike, everyone gasped in shock.

Among the martial artists from various sects present, some possessed Meridian Opening Stages Eight or Nine, while others had reached the Martial Disciple level. They could also manage to break a large stone.

However, they saw very clearly that when Jun Changxiao struck with his sword, the martial aura he emanated was only Meridian Opening Stage Five. For him to shatter a boulder weighing several thousand pounds was incredibly unbelievable!

At the Meridian Opening level, each meridian opened increased strength by a hundred pounds.

Even with innate divine strength at Meridian Opening Stage Five cultivation, one could at most unleash around a thousand pounds of force. Shaking a stone weighing over two thousand pounds would be absolutely impossible!

Unless…

“Swoosh!”

Jun Changxiao gracefully descended, smiling: “Family Head Li, this is the ninth form of the Nine Forms Overlapping Waves Sword. This seat has successfully evolved it.”

The martial artists from various sects all looked over, focusing on the sword weapon he held, discovering nothing special about it.

High-quality weapons could provide martial artists with additional power enhancement. The sword Jun Changxiao wielded was completely ordinary, which meant…

“Heavens!”

“Could that sword strike truly have been the ninth form?!”

“I heard that if one comprehends the Nine Forms Overlapping Waves Sword to the ninth form, the resulting power is completely no weaker than common-grade martial techniques!”

As everyone discussed, they arrived at an answer.

With Meridian Opening Stage Five cultivation and an ordinary weapon, shattering a boulder weighing several thousand pounds with one sword—only the ninth form, comparable to common-grade martial techniques, could achieve this!

Thinking this.

Everyone’s expressions became spectacular.

The ninth form that rumor said only the City Lord had comprehended had today been evolved by a ninth-rate Tiegu Sect Master!

A heavy blow, a merciless slap in the face!

Family Head Li said incredulously: “How is this possible…”

The Cangshan Sect elder’s gaze was filled with complexity. After a moment, he cupped his fists: “For Sect Master Jun to evolve the ninth form in such a short time fills this Ma with immense admiration!”

This was sincere admiration.

“You’re too kind.”

Jun Changxiao returned the sword to Lu Qianqian, clasped his hands behind his back, and displayed the bearing of a great master.

Family Head Li’s heart was filled with mixed emotions. He’d thought he could use the Nine Forms Overlapping Waves Sword to stump him, never imagining he would actually execute the ninth form that no one had comprehended in a hundred years!

“Family Head Li.”

Jun Changxiao said: “This seat has evolved the ninth form. Can your esteemed son now remain in my Tiegu Zengzheng Sect?”

Family Head Li remained silent.

Executing the ninth form of the Nine Forms Overlapping Waves Sword shocked and surprised him greatly, but after all, it was a low-grade sword technique. He still didn’t believe his son would have prospects following him!

“Family Head Li.”

Jun Changxiao said: “You should be a person who keeps his word.”

Family Head Li’s expression became ugly.

Just then, the Cangshan Sect elder cupped his fists: “Sect Master Jun’s understanding of the martial path is extraordinary. This Ma has a difficult problem here and hopes you can resolve my confusion.”

“Please speak.”

Jun Changxiao said.

Comprehending the Nine Forms Overlapping Waves Sword had only taken 2 minutes, leaving plenty of time remaining. If he continued performing, he could establish prestige for himself and his sect.

The Cangshan Sect elder said: “This Ma has been cultivating a certain heart method for years, but after comprehending to the fourth level, I’ve been unable to progress further. I hope Sect Master Jun can provide guidance.”

The martial artists from various sects were shocked.

The elder of the fifth-rate Cangshan Sect, a genuine Martial Master expert, was seeking instruction from a ninth-rate sect master!

Had they not witnessed it with their own eyes, it would be hard to believe!

Jun Changxiao said: “If Elder Ma is willing to speak the heart method’s incantation, this seat can give it a try.”

The Cangshan Sect elder smiled and stood motionless in place.

A martial artist whispered: “Elder Ma is currently communicating with that guy using sound transmission technique.”

“Only by stepping into the Martial Master realm can one transmit sound inconspicuously. I really hope that one day I can also reach this level!”

Hearing this, everyone was filled with envy.

In the martial realms of Xingyun Continent, each time one crossed into a major level, special abilities would be unlocked. The sound transmission technique at the Martial Master stage was one of them.

After a moment.

Having learned the heart method’s incantation, Jun Changxiao said: “The problem isn’t serious.”

The Cangshan Sect elder felt somewhat devastated.

The heart method he’d mentioned was at the common-grade level. He’d painstakingly comprehended it for over a decade and only cultivated to the fourth level, yet this man answered with ‘the problem isn’t serious’!

Jun Changxiao stood in place and closed his eyes. The heart method he’d memorized frantically operated and analyzed in his consciousness sea.

“Elder Ma.”

After a moment, Jun Changxiao leaned in to speak privately.

The martial artists from various sects couldn’t hear the content clearly, but they clearly saw the Cangshan Sect elder’s expression first freeze in astonishment, then stand dumbfounded, then show sudden realization, and finally transform into wild joy!

Jun Changxiao withdrew: “Following this seat’s suggestions, if you return and cultivate for one or two months, you should be able to break through to a higher level.”

“Swoosh!”

The Cangshan Sect elder cupped his fists with great excitement: “The heart method has puzzled this Ma for several years. Today, hearing Sect Master Jun’s words was like having enlightenment poured over my head!”

Family Head Li was dumbfounded.

That guy truly resolved Elder Ma’s martial path difficulties?

Jun Changxiao said modestly: “Elder Ma is simply confused because he’s too close to the problem. If it were someone else, they could equally resolve the confusion.”

The Cangshan Sect elder shook his head: “Without Sect Master Jun’s profound understanding of the martial path, resolving this Ma’s confusion would be utterly impossible.”

To receive such lavish praise from Elder Ma—that guy must have real ability!

Could it be.

Do people truly exist in this world whose cultivation isn’t much but whose understanding of the martial path has extremely high attainment?

The martial artists from various sects secretly speculated.

“Sect Master Jun.”

The Cangshan Sect elder cupped his fists: “This Ma has matters to handle back at the sect. If we’re fated to meet again, I will certainly seek proper instruction on the martial path!”

Having received guidance, he naturally couldn’t wait to return for closed-door cultivation, striving to break through the heart method’s fifth level and advance from Martial Master to Martial Ancestor in one leap!

Jun Changxiao cupped his fists: “Until we meet again.”

The Cangshan Sect elder didn’t hesitate further. He departed with his disciples, wishing he could return to the sect right now to enter closed-door comprehension.

Watching Elder Ma leave, a middle-aged man walked over with an ingratiating smile: “Sect Master Jun, this Chen also has difficulties on the martial path. I hope you’ll provide some guidance.”

“I can, I can.”

Jun Changxiao said: “However, please pay one hundred taels first.”

The Cangshan Sect was, after all, a fifth-rate sect. He gave Elder Ma face and voluntarily provided guidance on his difficulties. These eighth and ninth-rate sects would have to pay for the service.

“Of course, of course!”

The middle-aged man hurriedly presented a banknote worth one hundred taels. In his view, if this man could resolve even Elder Ma’s martial path difficulties, spending one hundred taels himself was worthwhile!

Jun Changxiao accepted the banknote: “Please speak.”

The middle-aged man, afraid others would overhear, quickly leaned in and quietly voiced his martial path confusion.

Jun Changxiao utilized his insight ability to quickly analyze the martial technique the other described and gave correct suggestions in a low voice.

“That’s right!”

The middle-aged man slapped his forehead: “How did I not know to be flexible!”

“Thank you for Sect Master Jun’s guidance. This Chen will take his leave first!”

Seeing that guy cheerfully scamper off, even the stupidest martial artists from various sects could tell that the Tiegu Sect Master possessed genuine skill and learning!

“Sect Master Jun, this Chang has a difficult problem. Please…”

“One hundred taels.”

“Of course, of course!”

The martial artist surnamed Chang hurriedly paid. After receiving guidance, he left beaming with joy.

From then on, many martial artists who’d encountered problems on the martial path surrounded him, including quite a few who had previously mocked Jun Changxiao.

No problem, no problem.

He remembered it all in his heart.

Want to receive guidance? Sure, hand over two hundred taels.

Though the martial artists who’d mocked Jun Changxiao felt devastated, they still painfully paid and one by one received satisfactory answers.