The First Sage of Military Strategists

Chapter 43 The Nine Yin Manual Breaks Its Limits!

The martial arts of the third realm are more complex than those of the second realm. Therefore, the fully mastered Cangshan Hunyuan function is converted into more proficiency. However, Han Qing is only at the second realm of the Body Dao and cannot inherit the methods of the third realm. Therefore, he chose to inherit the Nine Star Profound Light Technique.

However, he felt that even if there was a difference in the level of proficiency that could be achieved from these two methods, it shouldn't be too significant.

For his second martial art, he chose to inherit the Mandarin Duck Spirit Refining Technique.

Those who refine their spirit are extremely rare, and the Zhige Jing is extremely difficult to learn. Without the Seven Killings Stele to help them, it would take forever to reach the Hundred Meridians Realm.

"The people of Black Cloud Mountain made a deal with the Yin-Yang Scholar and obtained this Mandarin Duck Refining Spirit Method from him. As a result, these leaders have all opened the gates of the Yin-Yang Path. However, some people have gone mad because of this, such as Old Xiangzi," Han Qing pondered.

"The Luo family is a real menace. Luo Shenggui, the head of the constables, is secretly colluding with the Yin-Yang Path and the bandits of Black Cloud Mountain. It would be a miracle if the security situation in Baiyun County was good!" Han Qing recalled the trivial scenes from earlier and couldn't help but sigh.

"Convert proficiency, aim for the Nine Yin Manual!"

Han Qing walked out of the yamen compound, but instead of leaving the yamen immediately, he returned to Master Fang's courtyard and locked himself in his room to begin converting his skill level.

During this process, his body may undergo drastic changes, making it unsafe for him to walk outside. It would be better for him to complete the transformation and adjust to his best condition before leaving the government office, since the outside world is not peaceful.

As a result, the proficiency of the Nine Stars Profound Light Technique on the panel rapidly decreased, quickly being converted into the Nine Yin True Skill.

Although this martial art has reached perfection, don't forget that there is still a limit beyond perfection. It is to elevate the martial art to the point of perfection and to surpass the level of the martial art's creator.

In an instant, a large amount of information flooded Han Qing's mind, all of which were deductions and changes related to the Nine Yin Manual.

Although his physical condition remained unchanged, his understanding of this martial art continued to deepen.

At one moment, a muffled sound came from his body, indicating that another acupoint had been opened. A mysterious power surged out, nourishing his body and slowly strengthening it.

But that wasn't the end of it. In the next half hour, two more muffled sounds came from his body, and two acupoints were activated.

At this point, the proficiency conversion was complete. The proficiency of the Nine Stars Profound Light Technique decreased by 68%, while the Nine Yin True Skill was pushed to a new height, reaching a state of perfection. On the panel, the word "Perfect" disappeared and was replaced by "Breaking Limit".

"Not bad, my foundation has become more solid." Han Qing was delighted. He slowly exhaled a breath of fresh air, casually threw a few punches, and felt his strength increase considerably.

Looking around the world, he felt that no one had a more solid foundation than him.

His Nine Yang and Nine Yin True Skills have both reached the limit, with one skill opening an additional aperture and the other opening three additional apertures.

Although it consumed two-thirds of his proficiency in the Nine Star Profound Light Technique, he felt it was worth it.

The more solid the foundation, the higher the potential for future growth. This is a very simple yet very true principle.

Han Qing didn't rush to use the remaining 32% proficiency. The Jade Void Technique was extremely complex, and he hadn't had time to input it into the panel yet. Anyway, it wouldn't be lost no matter where he put it.

It's not too late for him to convert it later when he starts learning the Jade Void Skill.

"Next is the 'Stopping War Sutra'! It's already at a high level, but I don't know if it can be perfected after complete transformation!"

With a thought, Han Qing chose to transfer the proficiency of the Mandarin Duck Refining Spirit Technique to the Ceasefire Scripture.

As a result, the former's proficiency dropped rapidly, while the proficiency in Zhigejing (a martial arts technique) rose rapidly.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, able to feel the spiritual power within his mind rapidly growing stronger: 91%, 92%, 93%...

At a certain moment, Han Qing opened his eyes. In the temple, the incense stick had reached a height of nine zhang, and his proficiency in the Zhige Jing had reached 100%.

"Finally, the Military Temple Realm is complete!" Han Qing exclaimed with joy.

With a thought, a surge of magical energy erupted from the temple, transforming into wisps of malevolent energy that enveloped his body.

In an instant, black energy swirled around him, and his eyes burned with murderous intent. An ordinary martial artist, upon seeing him like this, would likely lose all courage, even the courage to draw their sword. The next moment, the murderous aura dissipated, his spiritual energy returned to the spirit temple, and Han Qing regained his silent, youthful demeanor.

"I've heard that the higher a cultivator's level of spiritual refinement, the stronger they become in combat. I'm only at the Spirit Temple Realm of the Path of War right now, but who knows how powerful I'll become in the future?" Han Qing pondered, feeling that his future was bright and limitless.

At this moment, his proficiency was fully converted, and his physical condition was also adjusted to its best. He got up and walked out of the yamen, heading towards the market along Pingshun Street.

As luck would have it, every time he passed through this place, he would run into Li Tai, and this time was no exception.

However, each time, Li Tai gave him a different feeling.

Last time, Li Tai seemed very down and out, but this time he seemed less down and out and more fierce.

As Han Qing passed by him, his gaze swept over him and he noticed a scar on the left side of the face that was not there before and was obviously new.

Li Tai stopped in front of a hunter's stall and picked up a snow rabbit.

"Brother Li, you've got your eye on this snow rabbit? I'll give it to you. It's not very big, and it won't fetch much money anyway. You've helped me like this before, and I've always remembered it." The hunter chuckled, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.

Li Tai looked dejected and sighed, "Yingzi used to love eating snow rabbit meat, but now... it's not necessary. I'll just take a look."

With that, Li Tai turned and left.

The hunter watched his retreating figure and sighed.

"Brother Li, those damned Yin Yang Sect!"

"Who says otherwise? I heard the reward has been increased to two hundred taels. I wonder which chivalrous hero will be able to slay this villain!"

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense, or you'll bring trouble upon yourself. I heard that something happened to the Deng family in Wuyi Lane yesterday. I heard from the people at the yamen that it was done by the Yin-Yang Sect again!"

Immediately, everyone shut up, afraid of getting into trouble.

“Unless the Yin-Yang Scholar is eliminated, Baiyun County will never be peaceful and stable. However, in my opinion, the old master of the Luo family may be an even greater scourge,” Han Qingxin thought.

On the way back, he felt the weather was a bit cold, so he went to a nearby clothing store and bought two thick cotton-padded coats for his parents. He also bought two pieces of fish roe pastry, a specialty of Baiyun County, which his parents loved to eat.

He returned home with a cotton-padded coat and caviar pastries, much to the delight of his parents.

"Qing'er, Mother will make you some bone broth." Zhang Cuilian smiled brightly.

"Han Qing, you've gotten even stronger!" Han Cheng came up and patted his shoulder, a smile spreading across his face.

"At the yamen, Master Yang treated me very well. He always gave me meat at every meal, so it's normal that I'm strong," Han Qing said.

"Alright, Qing'er, you must practice martial arts diligently and not let Yang Ban Tou down," Han Cheng instructed, before suddenly coughing violently.

Han Qing glanced around and saw that Han Cheng looked unwell, as if he had caught a cold.

"Father, how's business at Xinglintang lately? No matter how busy you are, you must take care of your health."

"That's great. Last month, some great hero got rid of Shi Changsan, and Wanchuntang's business was paralyzed again. A few days ago, Magistrate Qi passed by and even personally visited to praise the quality of our medicinal herbs. I reckon no one will dare to come and cause trouble again," Han Cheng said with a smile.

Han Qing nodded slightly, feeling that this matter must be related to Yang Wu. Although his master was a bit strict, he was indeed very concerned about his affairs.

The plot structure of the first six chapters seems to have problems; I can sense it, and I need to find a way to revise it.

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