Chapter 34 of 100
Chapter 34
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【Some readers are puzzled: using a cane to kick seems like an unnecessary complication. Why not just use the weapon directly? A special explanation: the protagonist, due to his thievery skills, cannot deeply practice hand techniques, so he focuses on leg techniques, which led to this idea. Even if he practices weapon skills, advanced weapon skills can also affect the structure and flexibility of the hands. Using a cane, the force point is in the palm, which can minimize the impact. As for Li Shier, one of his legs is disabled, making movement difficult, so he has to find a way to compensate... This is a special adaptive technique. Is this explanation satisfactory?】
As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, and martial arts are no exception. If you can make your enemy less familiar with your techniques, they will be less adept, isn't that an improvement?
But it doesn't stop there. When Dugu Fu indicated that he understood the second leg technique, Li Shier instantly used the third leg technique.
This one was completely different from the previous two.
He suddenly used his cane to do a handstand, then flipped backward, and with one foot carrying the weight of his body, he descended from the sky, smashing down in front of him. An instant deep footprint appeared on the ground, and dust flew everywhere.
This was originally a backflip kick, a move that looks impressive but is not very practical. Without touching the ground, there is no way to gain leverage, and in mid-air, one is vulnerable to attack. But with two canes, the "feet" can touch the ground, allowing for force and direction to be applied in mid-air.
Starting with a backflip kick, he followed with swallow kick, diagonal flying kick, skyward kick, scorpion kick, tornado kick, Thomas spin kick, invincible windmill kick, flying saucer spin kick... Techniques that were originally just for show were used by Li Shier with great force and speed, sweeping away everything in their path!
This is the true four-legged kicking technique. With one leg disabled, Li Shier's movements are still somewhat limited. If he weren't injured, it would be even stronger!
Sweat continuously evaporated from Li Shier's body. After all, hands are not legs, and this fighting style is quite exhausting.
But it's really strong! Too strong! The more he used it, the more he felt the power of this fighting style. He whistled continuously, dancing with passion. Suddenly, a current of air enveloped his body, and he stopped, standing stiffly with an awkward expression.
Seeing Li Shier's awkwardness, Dugu Fu smiled slightly: "How about it? What level?"
Li Shier looked up at him in surprise: "You, you know?"
Dugu Fu shrugged in acknowledgment. Know what? That Li Shier was in the process of creating a new skill. Someone who practices thievery skills would know the potential consequences of this kicking technique.
"High, high-level!" The always straightforward and fierce Li Shier was unusually hesitant, looking at Dugu Fu with a complex expression. He owed a huge favor this time!
Dugu Fu raised an eyebrow. It's high-level, which means the system has a high evaluation of this kicking technique.
In the world of martial arts masters, skills are divided into four levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and ultimate. Xingyi Wuxing is considered beginner, the twelve advanced forms vary in level, and Banbu Beng is definitely an ultimate skill.
High-level doesn't seem too high, does it?
Don't forget, there are currently only kicking and stepping techniques, without corresponding桩功 (zhuanggong) and force generation techniques. Taking Xingyi Quan as an example, zhuanggong includes San Ti Shi, Liu He Shi, Ji Tui Zhuang, Ying Xiong Zhuang, etc., and force generation methods include Pi, Pao, Beng, Zuan, and Heng. With dedicated research, creating zhuanggong and force generation techniques to enhance the power of this kicking technique, advancing from advanced to ultimate is possible.
After all, Bagua Quan is only high-level. Li Shuwen's fame is purely due to his personal talent and hard work. If he practiced another skill, he would likely still be one of the five greatest martial artists. If someone else practiced Bagua Quan, it's hard to say what their achievement would be.
"I can only help you so much! Name it."
Li Shier's body suddenly trembled. At this moment, he finally understood Dugu Fu's intention. He sighed deeply: "I, Li Shier, have never owed anyone a favor. Besides my master's great kindness, which I cannot repay, today I owe you..."
Dugu Fu guided him to create his own skill, a high-level skill with the potential to become an ultimate skill. Such a favor is almost as great as a master's teaching.
"... I plan to call this kicking technique Dugu Fanti, what do you think?"
"Bad." Dugu Fu shook his head directly. "Some people are sensitive to the name 'Dugu.' How old are you?"
"Twenty-five."
"..." Dugu Fu glanced at Li Shier. Twenty-five? Fifty-two would be more believable!
"I'm twenty-one. Let's add our ages together and call it the Forty-Six Fanti."
"Good." Li Shier didn't hesitate, nodding in agreement. A surge of momentum suddenly burst from his body, his clothes flapping, and the surrounding grass bent. His wounds began to heal visibly.
This is the effect of creating a skill, which is better for NPCs than any medicine.
In just a few breaths, Li Shier was full of energy. Although his broken leg didn't grow back, the rest of his body was almost unharmed. Closing his eyes, he carefully felt the subtle changes in his body. After a while, he opened his eyes: "I had little confidence before, but with this enlightenment and the Forty-Six Fanti, there might be a chance of success. Brother Dugu, I have to thank you!"
Reaching into his chest, he pulled out two small booklets: "This one is the Bagua Quan manual passed down by my master. The boxing and spear techniques inside may not interest you, but the secret method of making spears in the Bagua school is definitely useful. As for the other one, it's my insights and experiences since I started practicing martial arts, especially the section on breaking through to the hidden strength stage, which I believe you will soon need."
Dugu Fu accepted them without hesitation. At this point, being polite would be fake. Holding the items, he asked gloomily: "Are you still going?"
"Um."
"Don't you want to pass down the Forty-Six Fanti?"
The value of the Forty-Six Fanti is not in its level, but in the fact that it was created by an NPC. This means it is not monitored by the system and can be freely spread among NPCs without repercussions. If it spreads successfully, it can raise the overall strength of NPCs by a level.
Its value is no less than rescuing Gong Er. This is the purpose of Dugu Fu guiding Li Shier to enlightenment. He wanted Li Shier to value his life, but it seems...
"Brother Dugu, since you can guide me to enlightenment, you can certainly guide others."
"But do you know how rare such an opportunity is?"
"The Immortals' supervision is getting stricter. We have to go to great lengths to get any information about the Heaven's Favored Ones. Today, I managed to rescue Ruomei before all the Immortals..."
"But you're just one person. Unless a miracle happens..." Dugu Fu made a final effort.
"Who says... I'm just one person? Now, aren't there four of us?" Li Shier pointed at Dugu Fu and the others. "Before coming here, how did I know you would be here? Miracles are like this. On the surface, it often seems there's no chance, as if you're courting death. Only by doing it can you discover that sliver of hope."
Dugu Fu was shaken.
Talking about Li Shier, in fact, he himself has to travel through worlds to reach the top and seek revenge on those five powerful figures with countless followers and unfathomable strength. At first glance, isn't that just as suicidal? This is a great adventure. If you don't do it from the start, how can you expect a miracle to happen?
As he thought, Li Shier had already leaped off the cliff.
Looking at the player's figure in the distance, Dugu Fu's gaze suddenly sharpened. That seems to be...
What a cursed connection! He sighed inwardly and lowered his voice: "Brother Shier, spare the Immortal who looks the most ragged. You might need him."
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