Chapter 009: Thousand Reverses

As he finished speaking, Colorfulclouds' small mouth had unknowingly opened wide, while the woman in white stood dazed in place. After a few moments, she finally exhaled deeply, nodded, and seemed to want to say something.

This idea flashed through Chen Qian's mind, and the simulated figure in his consciousness immediately responded by slowing down, allowing him to fully comprehend this move

Chen Shi's fist struck straight towards the white-clad woman in front of him, with waves rippling along his arm, clearly indicating the use of true power

A look of astonishment appeared on Chen Qian's face, but soon after, his words left the nearby colorfulclouds in utter surprise. Even the woman in white, whose face was veiled by a white gauze, slightly tightened her hands, revealing a hint of astonishment.

At that moment, Chen Qian, with his eyes closed, let out a muffled groan, his face instantly turning pale, and he suddenly appeared on the verge of collapsing.

The woman in white continued to meet the enemy with a single palm. Her hand moved lightly, gently tapping on Chen Qian's left and right arms, causing his punches to lose their accuracy. Then, she prepared to strike directly at Chen Qian's chest, but unexpectedly, one of Chen Qian's legs shot out!

Chen Qian's straightforward response left even the woman in white somewhat astonished. In her view, during a sparring match between men and women, the male participant would invariably engage in some verbal exchange to demonstrate gentlemanly conduct.

This formula emphasizes the character "冲" (chong), with all strength concentrated, advancing courageously forward!

The fourth form of the Breaking Formation Fist Technique, with a single surge of energy

At this moment, Chen Qian, who was originally observing the simulated human boxing with his consciousness, suddenly felt a daze in his senses and mental fatigue, as if he had stayed up for three days, feeling powerless. However, upon hearing the words of colorfulclouds, he was still taken aback.

However, the woman did not flinch or evade; she raised her hand and gently waved it, making contact with the fist thrown by Chen Qian, and then seemingly with no effort, she swept it aside

Stopping two or three meters away from Chen Qian, she raised her right hand, the sleeve sliding down to reveal a small arm as white as a jade lotus root. Her palm slightly tilted, she struck a peculiar pose and said, "From what the young master just mentioned, it seems you have an astonishing understanding of techniques that do not involve the operation of true energy. This humble girl wishes to discuss a few points with you."

"Good." Chen Qian nodded without hesitation; he had just realized his dream and needed further validation. "How shall we spar?"

As the words fell, actions were taken with raised fists, one after another, the wind from the punches howling

With a crisp sound, Chen Qian's body was unexpectedly pushed to the side by this sweep, while the woman's right hand followed through with a swift motion, lightly tapping Chen Qian's chest in an instant before retracting it.

Adapt to myriad changes, respond swiftly, and maintain an advantageous position; although this technique, known as "Thousand Counter", is considered inferior external skill, it is comparable to mid-tier skills

Before this thought could settle, the entire ship suddenly began to sway violently

Bang

As he watched the half-formed loli on the opposite side showing signs of completely losing control, Chen Qian let out a sigh and prepared to explain. At that moment, the woman in white spoke again: "Colorfulclouds, do not be agitated. Whether this young master has truly grasped your techniques after just one exchange can be clarified with a simple test."

Thousand! Thousand! Thousand! A myriad of transformations! Not limited to a fixed set of moves!

The woman in white, upon seeing this, withdrew, and as she retreated, she gently patted Chen Qian on the side of his chest. This pat immediately alleviated the soreness and numbness in Chen Qian's body

"Eh?" Colorfulclouds noticed Chen Qian's unusual condition and immediately inquired, "Could it be that the injury has flared up? No, your sword wound, although it penetrated through your chest and back, did not injure your heart or lungs..."

The woman in white, upon seeing this, surprisingly did not change her actions; she still extended her palm. However, the direction did shift slightly, landing under Chen Qian's rib. Then, her palm transformed into a claw, gently grasping.

As he spoke, a hint of joy unexpectedly appeared on his face, and he looked at the white-clad woman, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "What a brilliant move, how splendid! This is the captivating essence of martial arts. Come again!"

Just as Chen Qian suddenly realized that his dream had come true and completely immersed himself in the exhilarating feeling of analyzing martial arts and understanding the causes and effects of each move, a clear and piercing scream jolted him back to reality. It was then that he became aware of his surroundings and realized that his previous soliloquy might have been somewhat inappropriate.

Do not say anything more

This second form, with its intricate twists and turns, truly requires genuine energy to operate in order to be fully understood and analyzed. Otherwise, it remains superficial at best, revealing only the immense burden borne by the bones and tendons of the arm during the execution of the move, without allowing for deeper insight. However, this form also has its flaws; the coverage range and direction of the attack are overly straightforward and singular. If the attack is not executed suddenly, the enemy can easily evade it if they are able to react or if their movements are not hindered.

The troops are divided into two routes

This kick was sudden and forced, yet it was full of power, causing Chen Qian to nearly lose his balance, which is a significant taboo in a duel. However, the effect was quite evident, as the wind from the kick swept through, creating a faint whistling sound

Chen Qian closed his eyes and whispered, appearing to reminisce about past events. With each word he uttered, the expression of the young girl, Colorfulclouds, changed once, gradually losing its color. Meanwhile, Chen Qian's seemingly self-reflective musings continued.

"Not heartbroken? How is that possible? I felt it very clearly at the time; both my heart and lungs were hurt! How could I interpret her meaning..."

Chen Qian suddenly felt a numbness in half of his body, and the leg he kicked out became stiff, barely making contact with the opponent's hem before it became impossible to advance any further

When executing this thousand counter techniques, the feedback information from the simulated human body is exceedingly abundant, even surpassing that of the combined techniques of the Breaking Formation Fist and the Spirit Snake Emerging from the Hole

After a single move, both individuals halted their actions. Chen Qian closed his eyes and, after five breaths, finally reopened them, exclaiming in astonishment: "A backhand, a backhand, using the hand to break the force, and then immediately counterattacking, leaving the enemy no chance to catch their breath, truly deserving of its name! Merely with a single palm sweep, the force from the palm stirred against my major tendons, breaking the gathered force and causing the punch to scatter, truly ingenious!"

At this point, Chen Qian suddenly frowned

Speak a little slower

Indeed, the reason why this technique resembles a spirit snake emerging from its hole so swiftly is not due to the conscious effort of the human mind to drive the joints and wrists, but rather the rapid transmission of force through layers of energy. When the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and finger joints are subjected to this force, they naturally extend, akin to a spirit snake soaring into the air and twisting in mid-flight. As the long arms shake, the fingertips become the focal points for the transmission of energy, breaking through the surface with a combination of speed and partial strength, resulting in a sharp and explosive finger power

Stagnation

Chen Qianshun closed his eyes in response to the situation and began to analyze the thousand counterattacks using the simulated figures within the consciousness tower.

With a meticulous and powerful control, one responds to the endless techniques of the enemy. This control is not limited to oneself; it even encompasses the opponent's body. The understanding of the human body has reached an extraordinary level, where every move is crucial and influences the entire body

However, this technique is a natural manifestation of vigorous energy, with the target determined before the move is executed. Once the energy is unleashed, it resembles a soaring venomous snake; while it is swift, it loses its agility. Changing the technique midway requires an even greater amount of force, which can easily injure the muscles and bones of the arm. Therefore, aside from this particular move, the snake hand should be complemented by true energy; otherwise, it cannot withstand the backlash from changing techniques

Indeed, Colorful Clouds exclaimed excitedly to Chen Qian: "You must have heard others talk about the Five Poison Snake Hand long ago, right! Otherwise, how could you understand it so clearly, even mentioning some of my habitual flaws! I understand now, you must be a spy sent by the other four sects!"

In that case, I apologize for any offense! Chen Qian paid no heed to the suspicion in the other party's words, and as soon as the words fell, he launched a punch.

Having spoken, she slowly walked over, her face veiled and fluttering.

Logistics must come first

However, since the other party has already agreed, she naturally will not be pretentious: "This humble girl’s cultivation is superior to that of the young master, but the technique I am demonstrating, 'Thousand Reversals,' is a low-grade skill. Its purpose is to verify whether the young master truly possesses the ability to comprehend at a glance. The young master only needs to attack with full force and then perceive the characteristics of this technique of mine."