Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

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Shen Qing thought he must have misheard.

In the past, he had planned to enhance the Great Void Shifting Technique by refining points through the cultivation of the Da Xu Technique.

He had coveted this Da Xu Technique for a long time.

However, he had never had a good opportunity, and now, unexpectedly, he was given a pillow when he felt sleepy.

Shen Qing felt somewhat uncertain: "The Da Xu Technique is a martial art of the Huangfu family, are you sure you want to teach me?"

Huang Furo, with a stern face, said, "Don't misunderstand. Yongzhou City is currently very unstable, with multiple forces in conflict. The Great Demon you just slew was merely a clone; it might come hunting for us at any time."

"Right now, I'm no match for it. If you can learn it by the time the Great Demon catches up, it will give me a better chance to escape."

"Really?" Shen Qing asked suspiciously. "Just because of that?"

Seeing Shen Qing's wary expression, Huang Furo said in frustration, "Why would I lie to you? Teaching you martial arts, do you think it could harm you?"

Shen Qing saw Huang Furo's earnest demeanor and realized he had been overthinking.

He quickly clasped his hands and, with an apologetic look, said, "My apologies, my lord. I was abrupt."

For some reason, seeing Shen Qing like this made Huang Furo even more annoyed.

"Do you want to learn this or not?"

"I do, I do, I hope my lord will be generous in teaching."

Only then did Huang Furo feel somewhat better. She gathered her thoughts and, recalling earnestly, said, "The essence of the Da Xu Technique begins with 'emptiness like a valley.' Within the emptiness, there is substance, and within the substance, there is emptiness. Lead the energy with intent, the energy follows the heart, the heart follows the intent, until it reaches infinity, only then does one achieve Great Freedom..."

Huang Furo recited as she explained to Shen Qing, resolving many of his past confusions, allowing him a sudden enlightenment.

After listening to Huang Furo's explanation, Shen Qing found that the Da Xu Jing of the Huangfu family indeed had its unique aspects in terms of movement technique speed.

Unfortunately, very few cultivated this martial art over time, so the Huangfu family lacked individuals to continuously innovate, causing its training methods to appear somewhat outdated, yet it still remained a fine martial art.

"When the 'Dan Ying' grows into a person, it purifies the martial master's physical body to the state of Innate Purity. With an Innate Pure Body nourishing the spirit, the Valley God becomes immortal, existing unyieldingly, nurturing the Primordial Spirit, and ascends from martial to immortal, attaining Great Freedom." Enjoy exclusive chapters from empire

Certain parts of the Da Xu Technique involved descriptions of two significant realms, Spirit Void and Primordial Spirit. Although only a few words, they benefited Shen Qing immensely.

After explaining everything in the Da Xu Technique, it was already near dusk.

"That's all. Comprehend it carefully. I am tired and will take a rest."

"Thank you, Lord Huangfu." Shen Qing sincerely expressed his gratitude without further words.

The setting sun cast its light from the sky, spreading golden brilliance everywhere.

In the deep forest, many apes and beasts cried out, adding to the somber atmosphere.

After a day of exertion, coupled with injuries, Huang Furo was both physically and mentally exhausted. She took out a thin cotton quilt and chose to sleep soundly like an ordinary person.

Shen Qing, on the other hand, walked to the door, gazed up at the starry sky, and found a vacant spot, sat cross-legged, and reflected on the day's gains, gradually entering into a state.

In the following time, Shen Qing immersed himself entirely in cultivation. After fully digesting what Huang Furo had taught, he put it into practice and kept practicing.

He remained sleepless all night.

By dawn, Shen Qing unexpectedly realized that, without knowing it, he had cultivated the Da Xu Technique to a state ready for a breakthrough.

Looking at the Water Ink Panel that appeared in his vision, Shen Qing couldn't help but smile.

[Skill: Da Xu Technique (Entry Level)]

[Progress: 101/100 points]

[Status: Ready to Upgrade]

[Note: Those who accomplish great things in ancient times not only have extraordinary talents but also possess unwavering determination. Through diligent study and hard practice, you have finally reached the threshold of a breakthrough in the Da Xu Technique. By breaking through this martial art, you can comprehend the 'Da Xu Hand' skill, which allows for ghostly and unpredictable strikes.]

'Da Xu Hand?'

Looking at the reminder on the Water Ink Panel, Shen Qing felt a burst of excitement.

"I thought this Da Xu Technique was solely related to movement techniques, but it seems there are some other variations. To some extent, the Great Void Shifting Technique is even more mystical than this Da Xu Technique. If I could break through, I'm afraid the techniques mastered would be even more formidable."

Shen Qing looked up, gazing far towards the east.

There, on the horizon, a bright incandescent disc was slowly rising.

Opposite it, a full moon hung in the sky.

Sun and moon coexisted.

Taking a deep breath, Shen Qing appeared serious, "Breakthrough!"

Buzz!

The Water Ink Panel in his vision vibrated, and the skill description for [Da Xu Technique] was swiftly updated.

[Skill: Da Xu Technique (Skillfully)]

[Progress: 1/200 points]

[Status: Not Ready to Upgrade]

[Note: You have comprehended the 'Da Xu Hand' skill, allowing your hand to probe the void, attacking unexpectedly.]

Shen Qing clenched his fists, a hint of joy on his face.

He habitually held his breath and focused, ready to face the upcoming surge of memories.

After gaining Divine Sense, Shen Qing found that the discomfort during breakthroughs had significantly diminished, only causing slight dizziness without becoming utterly confused.

This newfound comfort pleased him greatly.

After a moment, having fully absorbed all memories from the breakthrough, Shen Qing lowered his gaze and saw that his palms now emitted tiny golden glimmers, a symptom from years of using the Da Xu Hand, with residual spiritual power remaining.

His heart couldn't help but feel eager, wanting to test the power of this Da Xu Hand.

Shen Qing looked to where a beautiful bird had landed in the distance, and he stood up.

"This bird is quite fat, just right for some stew."

Running the Da Xu Technique, Shen Qing reached out with one hand.

Sensing danger, the bird spread its wings, attempting to fly away.

Suddenly, a large golden hand appeared out of thin air before the bird, grabbing it and crushing its head.

The bird dropped powerlessly from mid-air.

"This Da Xu Hand is indeed something," Shen Qing thought to himself. "If used for a sneak attack, many martial masters would be caught off guard."

"You... you learned the Da Xu Hand?"

While Shen Qing was demonstrating the technique, the once soundly asleep Huang Furo awoke and happened to witness it.

She stared with bright eyes, shifting her gaze between the bird's corpse on the ground and Shen Qing, at a loss for words.

It was just one night, and he had already reached such a level, which was simply beyond belief.

If she hadn't witnessed it herself, she would have thought it was someone else's exaggeration.

"Just had a bit of an epiphany."

Shen Qing responded with a smile.

He walked to pick up the fat bird from the ground and returned to the Mountain God Temple, jokingly saying, "Today, I can make some soup for you, my lord, to nourish you."

Huang Furo tightened her expression, reverting to her usual aloof demeanor. "How long are we staying here?"

"Let's stay one more day. Once your injuries heal completely, we will head back to the city tomorrow to take a look." Using Spiritual Power, Shen Qing scattered the feathers from the bird with a shake and began gutting it with the dagger, dealing with it directly.

"Alright," Huang Furo turned her face away, avoiding the unseemly sight.

It has to be said, with the Da Xu Hand, hunting became much more convenient.

By noon, Shen Qing had returned from the mountains with a good amount of game, allowing the two to enjoy a hearty meal.

The forest's hardship that Huang Furo expected never materialized, making her doubt whether she had come to the forest for refuge or merely for hunting and leisure.

"I've always heard that the Huangfu family has some connections in the court. Is there more to that story?"

After eating his fill, Shen Qing patted his round belly and curiously asked.

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