Chapter 67

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The Three Talents Reverting Palm is based on the principles of the Nine Palaces, exploring the changes of heaven, earth, and humanity. It contains profound knowledge and is deeply mysterious.

Gongyang Yu first taught the foundation of the Three Talents Reverting Palm—the Three-Three Steps. He arranged forty-five stones on the ground in a pattern resembling a tortoise, which was actually the Nine Palaces diagram from the Luo Shu.

Using the Nine Palaces diagram formed by the forty-five stones on the ground, Gongyang Yu explained the intricacies of the Three-Three Steps, detailing all its variations.

The Three-Three Steps change according to the transformations of the Nine Palaces diagram, making it highly profound. Li Wuchang found it a bit difficult to understand, but he didn't need to fully comprehend it; he just needed to listen once.

Besides learning skills through skill books, practitioners can also learn from the teachings of characters in the story. As long as the other party is sincere, explaining it once is enough for the practitioner to learn.

Of course, after learning, it's just the surface level, and they can use it as a zero-level skill. To improve the skill level, they need to spend main god points.

Liang Wenjing, on the other hand, was born with a love for complex studies. The more profound it was, the more he enjoyed it. Moreover, he was exceptionally intelligent. After Gongyang Yu explained it twice, he almost had it.

The "Three-Three Steps" are just the entry-level technique of the Three Talents Reverting Palm. As one progresses, the Three Talents transform into the Four Symbols, leading to the "Four-Four Steps."

After the "Four-Four Steps," there are the "Five-Five Plum Blossom Steps," the "Six-Six Heavenly Gang Steps," the "Seven-Seven Great Derivation Steps," and the "Eight-Eight Fuxi Steps." Only when one reaches the "Nine-Nine Reverting Steps" is the skill considered fully mastered.

According to Gongyang Yu, when one reaches the "Nine-Nine Reverting Steps," it's like a fish swimming in the sea or a bird flying in the sky, free from constraints and acting as one pleases.

Although this might be an exaggeration, it shows that the Reverting Steps are truly extraordinary. Li Wuchang couldn't help but have more expectations for it.

To counter the skills of "Black Water Monster" Xiao Qianjue and to help Liang Wenjing deal with Xiao Yuling, Gongyang Yu also taught Liang Wenjing the Three Talents Palm, with Li Wuchang watching alongside.

Although the Three Talents Reverting Palm is named as a palm technique, it actually includes footwork, palm techniques, and mental techniques. The footwork is based on the Three-Three Steps, and the palm techniques are based on the Three Talents Palm.

The Three Talents Reverting Palm is closely tied to the number "three." The mental techniques are divided into three levels: "Mirror Heart Awareness," "Unwarranted Awareness," and "Great Void Awareness."

When teaching Liang Wenjing the "Mirror Heart Awareness," Gongyang Yu had him sit down, calm his mind, and breathe several times. Then, he placed one hand on Liang Wenjing's Baihui point.

"Your foundation is too weak, and you might not be able to fully utilize the wonders of the Three Talents Reverting Palm. Since we have a good connection today, I will transmit the 'Vast Righteous Qi' to you. Focus and listen carefully."

The Vast Righteous Qi is the true qi that Gongyang Yu cultivated. It's just a good-sounding name, claiming that "this method encompasses everything, reaching everywhere, being the utmost yang and great, thus called Vast Righteous Qi."

The Northern Mystic Skill draws from the vastness of the Northern Sea, absorbing all kinds of true qi and converting them into Northern Mystic true qi. Li Wuchang believed that the Northern Mystic true qi was more powerful and robust than the Vast Righteous Qi cultivated by Gongyang Yu.

A warm current flowed from Liang Wenjing's head, dividing and flowing into his limbs and bones, making his internal true qi surge and rush, causing his meridians to tingle and itch with various sensations, but he couldn't move at all.

When Gongyang Yu removed his hand, Liang Wenjing felt a lightness on his head, and the true qi inside his body had already formed its own climate, full and lively, flowing steadily, with a clear order, making him feel very comfortable.

After the true qi had cycled nine times, Liang Wenjing's mind became clear, and he grasped the wisdom, gradually entering a state of selflessness.

Gongyang Yu was genuinely sincere in teaching Liang Wenjing, not only transmitting the mental techniques but also infusing true qi, a method similar to the Buddhist灌顶 (initiation), which was quite burdensome for Gongyang Yu.

After teaching Liang Wenjing, Gongyang Yu then thought of Li Wuchang and explained the "Unwarranted Awareness" and "Great Void Awareness" mental techniques, which he hadn't taught Liang Wenjing, in detail.

Gongyang Yu explained the mental techniques, palm techniques, and footwork of the Three Talents Reverting Palm word by word and pointed out some key points, showing great effort.

Based on the previous agreement, Gongyang Yu was very committed to his promise, teaching with great care, but he only fulfilled his promise and didn't put as much heart into it as he did with Liang Wenjing.

However, Li Wuchang didn't value Gongyang Yu's Vast Righteous Qi. Even if Gongyang Yu were willing to infuse Li Wuchang with Vast Righteous Qi, it would likely be converted into Northern Mystic true qi.

The two, one teaching and one learning, were amazed by Li Wuchang's comprehension. He could learn any martial art after hearing it once, including the profound mental techniques of the Three Talents Reverting Palm.

After learning the Three Talents Reverting Palm, Li Wuchang immediately said to Gongyang Yu, "Senior Gongyang, I will now demonstrate the Lingbo Microstep. Watch carefully."

The Lingbo Microstep, derived from the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching, was demonstrated by Li Wuchang, who slowed down the movements and recited the mnemonic phrases aloud.

After one demonstration, Li Wuchang stopped and asked, "Senior Gongyang, have you learned it? Do you need me to demonstrate it again?"

Gongyang Yu shook his head, "No need."

In fact, although Gongyang Yu had roughly memorized the content and movements of the Lingbo Microstep, there were still some subtle details he didn't fully understand.

However, Gongyang Yu was always proud. Li Wuchang's performance had impressed him, and he didn't want to show weakness, so he couldn't bring himself to ask for further instruction.

Regardless of what Gongyang Yu thought, Li Wuchang was genuinely delighted. Without much effort, he had obtained a powerful skill on par with the Lingbo Microstep, how could he not be happy?

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After an unknown amount of time, Liang Wenjing woke from his meditation, feeling his qi full and his body brimming with energy.

Looking around, he saw the moon setting in the west, the surroundings quiet, and no sign of Gongyang Yu or Li Wuchang. Liang Wenjing looked up at the sky, seeing the vast night sky with sparse stars, only the bright Wolf Star in the northwest stood out.

Liang Wenjing stood up, feeling his feet sore and numb, almost falling over. He muttered to himself, "Who cares about the Song and Mongolians? I should return to Mount Hua early to avoid suffering at the hands of Bai Pu."

Liang Wenjing limped northward, walking for about a mile. The tree shadows were eerie, and the night was somewhat frightening. Suddenly, an owl hooted, making him shiver.

At that moment, a wind blew from behind, and a hand as white as jade reached out to pat his shoulder.

Liang Wenjing sensed the wind, and without thinking, he took a step, unintentionally following the path of the Three-Three Steps, causing the person behind him to miss.

Turning around, his face turned pale.

Xiao Yuling, having missed her strike, was slightly surprised but didn't take it seriously. She smiled and said, "You were running, but now you've stopped. It's just the two of us now. Let's see who can help you."

Liang Wenjing's heart raced, and he stammered, "H-How did you find me?"

Xiao Yuling whistled, and a black object fell from the sky, landing on her arm. It was a two-foot-long vulture, fierce and menacing.

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