Upon hearing Lord Guan Yuan's words, everyone present, especially the Hall Masters and Escort Leaders, immediately felt a spark of excitement in their eyes.
They traveled tens of miles, joining forces to eliminate the rebellious army entrenched at Qingping Palace, all for this Inner Family True Inheritance, wasn't it?
Now, the main event was finally here!
"Qingzhuo."
Lord Guan Yuan looked at Qingzhuo, signaling with his eyes.
Qingzhuo took a deep breath, reached into his chest, and pulled out a thread-bound ancient book with a light blue cover, appearing quite old.
"This is the secret manual of our Qingping Palace, the original version of 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill.'
Qingzhuo explained calmly, "On the night of the incident, I only had time to take this manual, and I've been keeping it close ever since."
Once he finished speaking, he handed the thread-bound ancient book to the Hall Masters and Escort Leaders, allowing them to browse and verify it in turns.
A moment later, the original of 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill' had circulated through the hands of the Hall Masters and Escort Leaders.
They exchanged glances and nodded quietly, evidently confirming the authenticity of the book, indeed a centuries-old manuscript.
As for its content, Lord Guan Yuan and Qingzhuo naturally wouldn't dare to falsify it, as Qingping Palace was right in Lotus Village, and they couldn't escape accountability.
"Lord Guan Yuan."
Zhou An suddenly spoke up, inquiring, "Since this is the original 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill,' why is there no annotation for the trick of the technique?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards Lord Guan Yuan.
Lord Guan Yuan remained silent, his face twitching slightly, then said in a low voice, "Secret tips and tricks of each family and sect are orally transmitted; they are seldom recorded in writing."
"Moreover, I am not from the direct line of the Shangqing Pavillion Master, and my little nephew is too young to have received much teaching on the trick of the technique."
Upon hearing his words, although the crowd felt somewhat unsatisfied, they were helpless.
The words of Lord Guan Yuan might not be entirely true, but they couldn't just bind and interrogate someone, as a good reputation is important in the martial arts world.
While secret tips and magic skills are important, they are ultimately icing on the cake, with the Inner Family True Inheritance itself being more precious.
The crowd promptly borrowed pen, ink, and paper from Master Huang and, under the supervision of Lord Guan Yuan, the five Hall Masters and Escort Leaders each transcribed a copy of 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill.'
After the transcription was completed, the Hall Masters and Escort Leaders were all smiles, discussing and agreeing to split the gold and silver riches and return to Changping City early.
Once everyone had hurriedly left:
"Uncle, these people are truly greedy!"
Qingzhuo's expression was somewhat displeased: "Acquiring the True Inheritance of our palace wasn't enough; they even wanted the secret tips!"
"Human greed is never satisfied; such is the way since ancient times."
Lord Guan Yuan wasn't angry, but his expression was sorrowful: "Though the rebellious army has been eradicated, rebuilding Qingping Palace is not a matter of a day or two."
"Especially in such turbulent times, where survival is uncertain, it becomes even more challenging..."
Upon hearing this, Qingzhuo solemnly said, "Uncle, in this time of crisis, I implore you to re-enter Qingping Palace to take the position of Lord Dugu."
"With you holding the fort, and inviting some laymen senior brothers and uncles, at least we can set things up and proceed gradually..."
"Ah!"
Lord Guan Yuan sighed deeply: "It seems that's the only choice."
......
In Changping City, at the Golden Furnace Martial Arts Hall.
"Indeed, any combat and killing techniques progress fastest in life-and-death battles."
Zhang Yao closed the attribute panel, his mind swirling with thoughts.
The battle at Qingping Palace, although brief, greatly advanced his skills, with the Great Vajra Fist progressing from 16% to 21%.
Second senior brother Xiao Yao had gone home, Meng Zongwei and Zhang Yannian were still counting the gold and silver riches.
"A Yao, come over."
Zhou An called out enthusiastically: "Look at this 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill'!"
"I've already seen it, and in our martial arts hall, only you are able to cultivate it."
Zhang Yao took the newly bound book, which still bore ink marks and had a distinct scent of fresh ink.
"The palace's secret Daoist Profound Skill, who would have thought it would come into my hands this way..."
He sighed lightly in his heart as he opened the book, soon immersing himself in it.
Just as Zhou An had said, the Taiyi Pile Skill and 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill' are indeed simplified versions from the same lineage, easily finding many similarities, especially in the parts that combine movement and stillness.
However, between the two cultivation techniques, there are fundamental differences, making it impossible to equate them.
Simply put: Taiyi Pile Skill uses the method of combining movement and stillness as a means, and breath control as the goal; it ultimately only strengthens the body and prolongs life.
'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill,' however, takes breathing techniques as its foundation, using a special breathing frequency and methods combined with dynamic and static exercises to temper the organs, nourish and refine the blood.
Just in the initiation phase, one needs to comprehend 'Qi Sensitivity,' and without talent, one may never initiate it in a lifetime.
As 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill' reaches its peak, not only is it powerful, but it also significantly extends lifespan, maintaining vigorous blood and preventing physical decline.
"Truly a remarkable magic skill..."
Zhang Yao was engrossed, flipping through for half an hour before finally finishing the book in his hands.
Only then did he suddenly realize that at some point, a circle of people had gathered around him, staring at him intently.
"A Yao, how is it?"
Zhou An asked expectantly: "Can you transition your cultivation?"
"I can."
Zhang Yao nodded, saying: "Give me a few days, and I should be able to smoothly transition from Taiyi Pile Skill to 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill.'
"That's great!"
Zhou An's face lit up with a smile upon hearing this.
He was happy not only for Zhang Yao but also for himself.
'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill' was indeed a Daoist True Inheritance Profound Skill, more advanced than ordinary Inner Family True Inheritances.
The problem was that this cultivation technique demanded extremely high talent, which even the ancestor of the Qingping Palace lineage couldn't handle, having to simplify it into the corresponding Pile Skill to lower the cultivation threshold.
If he wanted his descendants to learn 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill,' they had to learn the corresponding Pile Skill, and Zhang Yao happened to know it.
"A Yao, here's the thing..."
He expressed his idea to Zhang Yao, seeking his opinion.
"... No problem."
After a slight hesitation, Zhang Yao agreed: "Master has been tremendously kind to me so if you want to record the Taiyi Pile Skill, it's no problem."
Since 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill' was already leaked, the Qingping Palace's inheritance was destined to be unsustainable.
Given this, handing over Taiyi Pile Skill to his master seemed not inappropriate.
"As long as you agree!"
Zhou An was very happy, laughing heartily: "Honestly, I've been hoping for Zong Wei and Hongxiu to marry and give me a grandson."
"If I have a grandson but he can't learn 'Taiyi Hun Heaven Skill,' haven't I wasted my efforts?"
These words made Zhou Hongxiu blush instantly, stomping in anger: "Dad, what are you talking about?"
Meng Zongwei's face also turned red without speaking, while Zhang Yannian chuckled.
"We're all family; why be shy?"
Zhou An remained indifferent, humming: "You two grew up together and clearly had eyes for each other, why fear me pointing it out?"
"In my opinion, you should choose an auspicious date to get married soon, so I can fulfill a long-cherished wish..."