Chapter 43

Seeing Zhao Yusu's actions, Zhao Feng's eyes lit up, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

The second floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion was different from the first floor.

Here, there were no true copies of martial arts manuals, only corresponding "jade tokens."

The jade tokens contained only a few dozen characters, briefly describing the type and style of the martial arts, without much detail.

It was difficult to distinguish which was stronger or weaker.

Zhao Feng couldn't steal over a hundred manuals at once and slowly sift through and analyze them as he did last time.

However, as the guardian elder of the Xuanwu Pavilion, Zhao Yusu must have been thoroughly familiar with the manuals in the pavilion.

More importantly, Zhao Yusu had watched Zhao Feng's entire competition and understood him very well.

"There are three top-tier martial arts here: *Mystic Wind Fist*, *Star Pointing Finger*, and *Heavenly Gang Leg*. All of them are quite suitable for you."

Zhao Yusu took out three jade tokens.

All attack-type martial arts?

Zhao Feng was somewhat surprised when he heard the names.

"The few attack-type martial arts you have practiced are of low rank and have limited potential. In terms of defense, the *Iron Wall Technique* you have practiced is on par with top-tier martial arts. If you can find the holy-grade *Silver Wall Technique* in the future, it would be perfect."

Zhao Yusu explained.

Truly a master of martial arts!

Zhao Feng agreed wholeheartedly. Zhao Yusu believed that his defensive capabilities were sufficient, so he chose all attack-type martial arts for him.

"These three top-tier martial arts are all extraordinary: *Mystic Wind Fist* emphasizes the realm of mind, with a unique style, using skill to overcome force, and when combined with a high-level movement technique, its power is greatly increased; *Star Pointing Finger* can condense internal energy, maximizing the power of finger techniques, making it excellent for single-target attacks. *Heavenly Gang Leg* is suitable for those with strong light-body techniques, with powerful leg techniques that can generate gale-force winds, forming area attacks, which are very useful against large groups of enemies..."

Zhao Yusu briefly introduced the three top-tier martial arts.

After listening, Zhao Feng was somewhat tempted.

Any of these three top-tier martial arts would allow him to unleash great power.

"May I ask, Uncle Zhao, which of these three martial arts is the most powerful?"

Zhao Feng asked directly.

Martial arts techniques have different levels, but there is always one that is the most powerful and the most advanced.

"Ha ha, among the three martial arts, *Star Pointing Finger* is the most powerful. In terms of single-target attacks, it is even stronger than the *Cloud Shuttle Finger* practiced by Zhao Linlong, and its power is close to that of a holy-grade martial art. However, this martial art is extremely difficult to practice and has a certain level of danger."

Zhao Yusu smiled.

"I'll choose it."

Zhao Feng did not hesitate.

At the martial arts meeting, he had seen Zhao Linlong use the *Cloud Shuttle Finger*, which was extremely powerful.

And this *Star Pointing Finger* was even more powerful in terms of single-target attacks than the *Cloud Shuttle Finger*.

After confirming the manual, Zhao Yusu retrieved the true copy of *Star Pointing Finger* from the Xuanwu Pavilion's inner sanctum.

Holding the ancient, yellowed manual, Zhao Feng felt a surge of excitement.

Soon, the content of *Star Pointing Finger* was imprinted in Zhao Feng's mind.

*Star Pointing Finger* is divided into six levels, with the minimum requirement being the fourth level of martial arts.

This finger technique emphasizes piercing through defenses with a single point, condensing martial arts internal energy to the extreme. When practiced to a small degree of success, it can penetrate a two-inch-thick steel plate, let alone flesh and blood.

Even some defensive martial arts that focus on body strengthening would be powerless against such a technique.

Moreover, this finger technique has profound and unconventional moves, focusing on extreme power.

"Good, good, good, this is exactly what I hoped for."

Zhao Feng repeatedly praised, very satisfied.

"*Star Pointing Finger* has another significant advantage: even if you haven't broken through to the seventh level of martial arts, once you reach the fourth level, you can use finger energy to injure enemies from a distance, piercing through metal."

Zhao Yusu praised the martial art without reservation.

Finger energy to injure from a distance?

Zhao Feng was startled.

As everyone knows, only after breaking through to the seventh level of martial arts can internal energy be released from the body, allowing for killing from a distance.

Being able to kill enemies without getting close is an unparalleled and formidable ability.

This is the significant difference between a martial artist and a martial master.

And the top-tier martial art *Star Pointing Finger*, if practiced to the fourth level, can condense finger energy to injure from a distance before reaching the seventh level of martial arts.

"This finger technique is two to three times more difficult than ordinary top-tier martial arts. Some even speculate that it was originally a semi-holy-grade martial art. In the past, I once tried to practice it, staying at the first three levels for a long time, unable to break through to the fourth level, and later gave up to practice other martial arts."

Zhao Yusu's expression was complex as he looked at Zhao Feng with a hint of expectation.

"Why do you believe in me, Uncle Zhao?"

Zhao Feng was puzzled.

"Because your martial arts comprehension is very high. You have practiced basic boxing and intermediate martial arts to perfection, and even broke the record for the advanced martial art *Drifting Lingdu*, reaching a high level."

Zhao Yusu looked pleased.

Zhao Feng suddenly understood. Uncle Zhao saw his martial arts comprehension and believed he might be able to master *Star Pointing Finger*.

"Also, I have a reminder for you."

Zhao Yusu's expression suddenly became serious.

"Please go on, Uncle Zhao."

Zhao Yusu's gaze became sharp: "Among these three top-tier martial arts, only if you master *Star Pointing Finger* will you have a chance to compete with Zhao Linlong, and even then, there is no guarantee of victory."

Why is that?

Zhao Feng was greatly puzzled. Wasn't the *Star Pointing Finger* he was practicing more powerful than Zhao Linlong's *Cloud Shuttle Finger*?

"This is because..."

Zhao Yusu said meaningfully: "Zhao Linlong won first place at the clan meeting. As the adopted son of the clan head, he not only received an additional thousand-year-old blood ginseng but was also allowed to enter the third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion, almost breaking the clan's record of nearly a hundred years."

The third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion?

The legendary third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion?

Zhao Feng's heart was stirred.

As everyone knows, the second floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion contains advanced martial arts and a few top-tier martial arts.

As for the third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion, it has always been a legend.

"Zhao Linlong received a thousand-year-old blood ginseng, which is a treatment reserved for elders. In the next few months, he has a good chance of breaking through to the sixth level of martial arts and becoming the top genius of Yuyang City. The clan's upper echelons are determined to mold him into a powerful figure." Zhao Yusu sighed, feeling somewhat unfair for Zhao Feng.

After all, Zhao Feng showed potential that could surpass Zhao Linlong.

Unfortunately, he was from a branch family, while Zhao Linlong was the adopted son of the clan head.

Even if Zhao Feng had defeated Zhao Linlong in the challenge, he probably wouldn't have received the same treatment.

"Uncle Zhao, what is on the third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion? Is it the legendary holy-grade martial arts?"

Zhao Feng's breathing became slightly rapid.

Holy-grade martial arts are super-grade martial arts that transcend the secular, capable of surpassing the ninth level of martial arts and reaching the legendary realm of martial arts sainthood.

"Ha ha, a small city like Yuyang, how could it have complete holy-grade martial arts?" Zhao Yusu shook his head, then continued: "However, entering the third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion, Zhao Linlong indeed has a chance to comprehend some fragments of holy-grade martial arts."

Zhao Feng felt a slight relief upon hearing this.

After a moment, Zhao Feng returned the true copy of *Star Pointing Finger* to Zhao Yusu.

"Aren't you going to copy it?"

Zhao Yusu was somewhat puzzled.

"I've memorized it."

Zhao Feng didn't intend to hide it.

The ability to remember things after a single reading is not unheard of on the continent.

Zhao Yusu was somewhat surprised, and his eyes showed even more joy, confirming that Zhao Feng was indeed a martial arts genius.

After determining the top-tier martial art, Zhao Feng could choose two more advanced martial arts.

Zhao Yusu recommended a movement technique called *Lingwei Step*.

"This martial art is said to have some connection with the *Drifting Lingdu* you practice. Among advanced movement techniques, it is one of the best, even approaching the top tier."

Zhao Yusu explained.

One top-tier finger technique, one movement technique.

Zhao Feng could still choose one more advanced martial art.

This time, he chose an auxiliary internal cultivation technique—*Withered Wood Breath Technique*.

*Withered Wood Breath Technique* is similar to *Hidden Breath Technique*, allowing for the cultivation of martial arts internal energy and the concealment of one's aura.

According to the description, if *Withered Wood Breath Technique* is practiced to perfection, one can enter a "false death" state to evade strong enemies.

"You have good taste; each martial art you choose has great power and effect."

Zhao Yusu smiled.

After selecting the martial arts, Zhao Feng repeatedly thanked "Uncle Zhao" before leaving.

Thump! Thump! Thump...

At this moment, footsteps echoed from the stairs of the Xuanwu Pavilion.

Three people ascended to the second floor.

The three were an old man in a white robe, a refined middle-aged man, and a young man in a golden robe.

The last person was Zhao Linlong!

Zhao Feng was greatly surprised and hurriedly bowed to the first two: "Greetings, Clan Head, Elder."

He then glanced at the young man in the golden robe and smiled: "Brother Linlong."

"Hmm."

The Clan Head and the elder in the white robe nodded slightly at Zhao Feng.

Zhao Linlong, however, only glanced at him indifferently and followed the Clan Head and the elder without a word.

This behavior made Zhao Feng somewhat awkward and slightly displeased.

After all, Zhao Feng was the third genius of the inner circle. Even if Zhao Linlong ranked first, he shouldn't ignore him like this.

"The Clan Head and the former Xuanwu Pavilion elder are here. Could it be that..."

Zhao Feng speculated.

If it was just entering the second floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion, there would be no need for both the Clan Head and another elder to be present.

Unless they were opening the higher-level third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion, which requires several elders to activate and oversee.

Sure enough.

Zhao Feng saw the Clan Head and the two elders escort Zhao Linlong to the third floor of the Xuanwu Pavilion.

It seems Uncle Zhao was right!

Zhao Feng felt a slight annoyance but quickly regained his composure, especially when he thought about the space in his left eye...

Leaving the Xuanwu Pavilion, Zhao Feng headed straight home.

In his room, he closed his eyes, and the images of *Star Pointing Finger*, *Lingwei Step*, and *Withered Wood Breath Technique* appeared in his mind.

These new martial arts were of a higher level and would gradually replace the previous *Angry Dragon Fist* and *Hidden Breath Technique*.

Zhao Feng first tried *Lingwei Step* and found that this movement technique had a similar style to the *Drifting Lingdu* he had practiced before.

After half an hour, he initially grasped *Lingwei Step* and began practicing it in the morning and afternoon, successfully entering the beginner stage!

In the evening.

Zhao Feng was pleasantly surprised to find that when combined with *Lingdu Breath Technique*, *Lingwei Step* could be used to great effect.

If *Lingdu Breath Technique* was added, *Lingwei Step* would be at least a top-tier movement technique.

This discovery almost made Zhao Feng lose his head in joy.

In the following days.

He focused on practicing the new martial arts.

Among them, *Lingwei Step* and *Withered Wood Breath Technique* were both advanced martial arts, and Zhao Feng learned them easily. This was not only due to the insight provided by his left eye but also the foundation laid by *Drifting Lingdu* and *Hidden Breath Technique*.

In just over ten days, Zhao Feng mastered these two advanced martial arts to perfection.

Next, his focus was on *Star Pointing Finger*!

This finger technique was the highest level and the most difficult to practice, even Zhao Yusu had not succeeded in the past.