"Clang!" The clash of fist and sword echoed like a resounding bell. During their struggle, Zhang Po kicked out at Xiao Yifei’s abdon.
Xiao Yifei quickly turned his fist into a palm to nullify Zhang Po’s force. At the sa mont, he exerted strength with his confronting hand, and both of them flew backward simultaneously.
The first round ended in a draw. Hearing the sounds of combat, the old man of the Jin Family and his clansn ca running out to watch. Seeing such an exciting battle, they cheered repeatedly.
Xiao Yifei raised his fist, ready to attack again. Zhang Po also advanced with his sword, sword light erupting, fists and sword clashing fiercely. The clansn of the Jin Family watched with cold sweat, thinking that if they were to face such an opponent, they would surely perish.
However, the two fighters were oblivious to their thoughts, fully engrossed in the fight. Soon, Zhang Po spotted a flaw in Xiao Yifei’s defense and executed an "Immortal Pointing the Way" move, unaware it was a trap set by Xiao Yifei. Delighted by how easily Zhang Po fell for it, Xiao Yifei ducked under Zhang Po’s Sword Qi, lowered his stance, and delivered a sudden uppercut towards Zhang Po’s jaw.
Seeing this, Zhang Po hurriedly withdrew his sword to block. But unbeknownst to him, this move by Xiao Yifei was a feint, ant to utilize the mont Zhang Po was occupied blocking to launch a series of moves. Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Yifei sprang into the air, unleashing "Left Hook," "Right Hook," and "Breaking Face" in one seamless flow.
The successive strikes sent Zhang Po flying backward, while Xiao Yifei remained steady on the ground.
"Well done!" The old man of the Jin Family silently cheered.
In a high-level contest, there is seldom protracted indecision. Rarely does a match extend to three hundred rounds without a winner. The true outco often hinges on just a mont, and it was clear that Zhang Po lost this spar.
Suppressing his pain, Zhang Po got up and said, "Impressive, you really have so skills. I was careless, but a loss is a loss. I admit defeat. Let’s have a rematch soti." He felt more and more acknowledged by Xiao Yifei, amazed at how much Xiao Yifei had grown in just a few days, clearly qualifying as a worthy rival.
Xiao Yifei cupped his hands with a playful smile and said, "I accept your concession, hehe! I also know you didn’t use your full strength. When we get the chance, let see your Sovereign Sword Technique."
"Hahaha, I’m afraid you won’t handle it when the ti cos. I, Zhang Po, wouldn’t want to be known for slaying a clansman." Zhang Po joked heartily.
Xiao Yifei chuckled and scratched his head, feeling greatly enlightened from the battle. The Jin Family’s cultivation techniques were indeed formidable, exceeding his expectations. After several days of cultivation, he had nearly mastered the Breaking Face Fist Skill, with Sparrow Step Movent Technique yet to be learned.
"Disciple wants to continue learning movent technique from you, old master. Please help grant my wish." Xiao Yifei stepped forward and gave a deep bow to the old man of the Jin Family.
The old man nodded, "Very well. It seems you have grasped Breaking Face Fist Skill well. Today, I will teach you the complentary Sparrow Step Movent Technique."
Ti flew by swiftly. Xiao Yifei spent more than a fortnight at the Jin Family, achieving a modest success in the first realm of their cultivation techniques, earning the old man’s praise.
Furthermore, through these days of absorbing and exhaling Spiritual Energy, Xiao Yifei’s cultivation had greatly improved, and he could clearly feel that he was just a step away from breaking through his current realm.
With the urgent quest for collecting passwords looming, Xiao Yifei, though eager to learn, had no choice but to depart earlier than he’d like, reluctantly packing up with Zhang Po to leave the Jin Family’s village.
Like a child greedily savoring the last piece of candy, on this day, Lin Chen, Xiao Yifei inhaled the final trace of Purple Energy at dawn, a slight green gleam flashing through his eyes before receding to normal.
After tidying up and having breakfast, Xiao Yifei and Zhang Po prepared to set out.
Before departure, the old man of the Jin Family walked over with shuffling steps. "I entrust this Jin Family cultivation technique to you today. May you diligently practice it and one day reach our realm. When you find your Xiao Family’s original cultivation technique, your future will be limitless."
The old man handed Xiao Yifei an old, weathered book. Xiao Yifei glanced down at it, its pages yellowed and so edges curled, the texture coarse. The cover bore the faded characters "Jin Family Ancient Martial Arts," undoubtedly the original technique of the Jin Family.
Xiao Yifei hastily and respectfully stored the technique, thanking the old master, "Thank you, esteed Elder Jin, for entrusting this junior. I will repay this kindness with all my might in due ti."
The old man laughed heartily, "It’s good you have such a heart. Farewells co even after a thousand miles. I’ll say goodbye here, but rember, once you’ve mastered your skills, you must revitalize the seven great families one day."
"Junior will rember!"
Xiao Yifei and Zhang Po walked out of the Jin Family’s village facing the morning glow, with the Jin Family descendants waving goodbye behind them.
Watching their determined figures, the old man of the Jin Family nodded approvingly. "Ordinary cultivators take at least two years just to enter the Jin Family’s Ancient Martial Arts. Unexpectedly, this boy broke through the first realm in just a little over two weeks; his potential is limitless."
As the two drifted further away, reaching a mountain wilderness, Zhang Po said to Xiao Yifei, "Never thought the old man from the Jin Family would take such good care of you. Normally, when a Family Head seeks guidance, Elder Jin only gives a few pointers. But he directly handed you the entire cultivation technique even your father didn’t get."
Xiao Yifei, flattered, chuckled, "Perhaps Elder Jin thinks I have a connection, like his own grandson. But seriously, the Jin Family’s technique is truly potent. Without needing Qi, one can already reach an almost invincible level among ordinary people. With Qi’s power, it must stand out among cultivators."
Zhang Po glanced at Xiao Yifei, remarking solemnly, "After our last duel, you must be even stronger now. But so have I. I really hope we can spar again." There was a hint of excitent in Zhang Po’s eyes.
Xiao Yifei also longed for a rematch with Zhang Po, "I’m ready anyti. Want a match now? I tell you, my Sparrow Step Movent Technique is quite impressive!"
Zhang Po shook his head, "Let’s go quickly. We only have three weeks left before our eting with Ci Xin. If we haven’t gathered all the passwords by then, be careful of her temper."
Zhang Po paused and continued, "Including you, , Ci Xin, and the Jin Family’s passwords, there are still three families left: the Corpse Control-focused Chang Family, the fire-wielding Xiao Family, and the most mysterious Han Family. The other two are manageable since I’ve interacted with them, but as for the Han Family, they co and go like the Divine Dragon. Finding them is the real challenge."
Xiao Yifei seed indifferent, "Oh well, where there’s a will, there’s a way. People won’t just give up. Where should we head next?" He handed a piece of parchnt to Zhang Po.
Zhang Po took the parchnt and, with a glance, pointed to the nearest red mark. "Let’s head to the Chang Family. It’s about half a day’s journey from here. But as I ntioned earlier, their techniques focus on Corpse Control and ghostly arts, quite sinister. Although the Chang Family is relatively polite to mbers of the seven great families, we still need to proceed cautiously."
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