I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them?
Chapter Summary
"Even if Xu Yan doesn't succeed in mastering the Descending Dragon Palm, as long as his overall level of training is continuously improving, it should be fine. The Master was about to showcase the Descending Dragon Palm from the Blood Qi Realm, from which Xu Yan also hoped to gain insights. This is just a dragon in the Qi and Blood Realm, if one achieves higher realms, will the dragon he creates possess divine skills?
Li Xuan sat in his chair, appearing calm and composed, but feeling a little uneasy.
It had been quite a while, yet Xu Yan had still not managed to master the Descending Dragon Palm.
Could it be that his teachings were too vague, hence making it difficult for Xu Yan to grasp?
"There's no rush.
Seeing progress implies that there's still hope.
"Li Xuan reassured himself.
"Even if Xu Yan doesn't succeed in mastering the Descending Dragon Palm, as long as his overall level of training is continuously improving, it should be fine.
Worst case scenario, it can be explained by a lack of innate talent for that particular technique.
""Should I share with him the secrets of the Sword Dao?
""That should be easier to master, right?
Xu Yan should have more talent for it, shouldn't he?
"Li Xuan pondered how to go about teaching the Sword Dao to Xu Yan.
Xu Yan always carried a treasured sword with him, which hinted at his interest in swordsmanship.
This could mean that he might be highly talented in Sword Dao.
But how to teach him the Sword Dao, that's the question.
After all, Li Xuan himself wasn't skilled in swordplay, and could only attempt to demonstrate without fully understanding the techniques.
The real issue was how to construct a set of Sword Dao theories that Xu Yan could understand and learn from.
"Let's just wait a little longer.
Maybe one day, he can just magically master the Descending Dragon Palm.
"Li Xuan tried to probe the elusive golden glow once again, but to no avail.
"What is the deal with this Golden Finger?
Why does it only appear randomly?
"He shifted in his chair, seeking a more comfortable position.
Originally, after Xu Yan's return, Li Xuan intended to move.
But now that he needed to impart martial skills to Xu Yan, he had to keep staying in the small village.
"Once your disciple masters the basics of your Descending Dragon Palm, the power of your Descending Dragon Palm, upon its completion, will be ten times more powerful than others in the same realm.
"Suddenly, a golden glow emerged.
Boom!
The true essence of the Descending Dragon Palm appeared in Li Xuan's mind, instantaneously reaching a state of completion.
Its power was ten times more potent than anything else in the same realm.
For a moment, it appeared as if there were eighteen giant dragons, each a hundred feet long, roaring and circling in his eyes!
"Holy crap!
"The disciple's really done it!
He's actually managed to master it!
"Li Xuan was ecstatic.
He leapt out of his chair and immediately left the small village.
When he arrived at the hill where Xu Yan was training, he saw two thirty-foot-long crimson dragons spiraling and dancing from far away.
When they roared down and crashed onto the ground, a large hole was created.
He felt a sense of longing.
"Disciple, well done.
You've just barely scratched the surface of the Descending Dragon Palm.
"Li Xuan strolled over, his tone holding a tinge of satisfaction.
"Master!
"Xu Yan ended his practice, bowed respectfully and said, "It's all thanks to your guidance, Master.
"Li Xuan looked around, seeing the numerous small and large holes on the ground, all densely packed together.
The surrounding vegetation had been entirely destroyed and disappeared.
"Even though you managed to manifest the Descending Dragon Palm, it lacks vitality.
""Now that you have managed to acquire the technique, I no longer need to worry that showing it to you will affect your training of the Descending Dragon Palm.
Today, I will show it to you, so take a good look.
This is how the Descending Dragon Palm looks when it is fully mastered in the Blood Qi Realm.
"Li Xuan emphasized, this was the Descending Dragon Palm in the Blood Qi Realm, not his real strength.
"Yes, Master!
"Xu Yan was thrilled.
The Master was about to showcase the Descending Dragon Palm from the Blood Qi Realm, from which Xu Yan also hoped to gain insights.
"Watch carefully!
"Li Xuan raised his hand and struck out with his palm.
Roar!
A dragon's roar sounded, and a golden Giant Dragon thundered forth a hundred feet long, with its head held high as if it was alive, and roaring.
Boom!
The Golden Giant Dragon flew outwards, its claws tearing apart a large tree.
Its tail swept across the ground, creating a deep trench.
Boom!
The Golden Giant Dragon eventually crashed on the ground, creating a large crater.
Li Xuan's face remained composed, as if it was just a casual move and nothing worth mentioning.
Indeed, he was incredibly exhilarated inside.
For this palm strike, he utilized his full strength.
The Perfected Realm's Descending Dragon Palm already displayed an element of "liveliness".
With his power being ten times that of the same skill level, this strike showcased supreme Yang and pure firmness along with an unmatched might.
Even though Xu Yan has trained to the Perfected Realm, he has far from reached such power.
This is the testament of the strength of a master!
After all, Li Xuan's Descending Dragon Palm is ten times as powerful as those in the same realm.
Xu Yan's eyes widened, stunned beyond belief.
"Is this the Descending Dragon Palm executed in the Qi and Blood Realm?
It's terrifying, with such power, one can effortlessly take on an army.
""Master simply made a casual strike, yet it already exhibited such an overwhelming aura.
""Moreover, Master's Descending Dragon Palm can roar like a living dragon.
""I still have a long way to go!
"Xu Yan was deeply stirred inside.
He realized his shortcomings.
His Descending Dragon Palm lacked liveliness.
Compared to his Master's, his palm strike still seemed rigid!
"A dragon possesses divine skills, altering according to situation.
This is the true essence of the mantra.
This is just a dragon in the Qi and Blood Realm, if one achieves higher realms, will the dragon he creates possess divine skills?
"The more Xu Yan pondered, the more he envisioned, leading him to realize the power and profundity of the Descending Dragon Palm.
However, his comprehension of the Descending Dragon Palm mantra is barely at the basic stage.
Seeing the astonished look on his disciple's face, Li Xuan felt satisfied.
He walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back.
"My disciple, do not be influenced by the power of my palm.
You must comprehend the essence of the Descending Dragon Palm that is unique to you.
""Yes, Master, I understand!
"Xu Yan bowed to show respect.
"Mmm, since you've managed to grasp the basics of the Descending Dragon Palm, try to understand The Eight Diagrams in depth.
"Li Xuan nodded.
Now that Xu Yan has successfully cultivated the Descending Dragon Palm, Li Xuan wanted him to delve further into The Eight Diagrams.
If Xu Yan could attain some understanding, it would provide potent feedback for him.
The Eight Diagrams as defined by Li Xuan is exceptionally profound.
It is not simply for the Qi and Blood Realm to cultivate, but for continuous comprehending and training.
Each stage offers different insights.
Of course, it all depends on whether Xu Yan can achieve it.
"Yes, Master!
"...
The weather started to turn cold, and the chill of late autumn became more intense.
However, for Li Xuan, this winter will be very comfortable.
Even with thin clothes, he wouldn't feel cold.
During these times, Xu Yan spent more of his time studying The Eight Diagrams.
On The Eight Diagrams map, his movement had already shown significant improvement and his speed had increased substantially, but he still couldn't comprehend a set of movement techniques.
Watching Xu Yan, who was moving agilely with greater speed on The Eight Diagrams, Li Xuan fell into deep thought.
"Is it because there's no mantra, thus making it impossible to comprehend?
""The Eight Diagrams I explained contains too much, not just the movement technique.
""So he couldn't comprehend the movement technique due to lack of specific mantra?
"Thinking it over, Li Xuan began to ponder more deeply.
"Let's try making up a couple of mantras.
"Li Xuan thought about how his disciple was able to break through the Copper Bone Shackles and refined the Golden Bones because of the Bone Refining Realm mantra that he randomly concocted.
And his successful cultivation of the Descending Dragon Palm was due to the set of mantras he created for it.
Xu Yan was able to gain insight from the mantra and successfully cultivate the Descending Dragon Palm.
Therefore, just having the theoretical framework isn't necessarily enough for cultivation.
If it's accompanied by a mantra, the chances of successful cultivation significantly increase.
"How should the movement technique mantra be composed?
"Li Xuan fell deep into thought.
A gust of wind blew, and a few yellow leaves from a distant tree branch fell with the wind.
A light bulb went off in Li Xuan's mind: "I've got it!
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