Chapter Nine, The Trajectory of the Wind

By combining this unique breathing technique, the power of the "Returning Wind Sword Finger" is greatly enhanced. The first level of the sword finger alone is comparable to upper-tier martial skills of the mortal level. If one can master the third level, it would be a mid-tier martial skill of the spiritual level

A moment of clarity swept through Qin Mo's mind, and the finger he thrust out seemed to completely merge with the wind. Following that, a flash of sword light appeared, resembling a sharp blade piercing through the wind, striking directly at the vital point of the green line demon snake.

The nearby thicket swayed, stirred by the gusts of wind, causing the leaves to fall in abundance

In the training room

Carefully groping through the three layers, he took out three yellowed sheets of paper, covered with densely packed tiny characters. Upon closer inspection, Qin Mo could not help but smile, for the contents recorded on these three sheets were precisely the secrets of the "Returning Wind Sword Point"

Splash!

Whoosh

Upon exiting the library, Qin Mo did not immediately go outside; instead, he first returned to the training room to contemplate the "Returning Wind Sword Finger"

However, Qin Mo also discovered one thing: as Elder Gao mentioned, it is quite difficult to master the "Returning Wind Sword Finger." This is because in order to cultivate the first level, one must touch the trajectory of the wind

In the valley, Qin Mo pointed a finger towards the void, and immediately, a dozen or so finger shadows emerged simultaneously, piercing through the surrounding wind, producing a sound akin to fabric being torn. Just this level of finger strength was enough to completely suppress Zhao Yong from that day.

Take a deep breath, the vital energy within surges, step forward, lower the shoulders, and extend a finger to point out

Splash ... ...

The valley covers several dozen zhang, within which there is a hot spring, from which steaming mist rises. This is a place that Qin Mo and the young girl often visited in the past

All serpentine monsters possess such a fatal weakness

In the vision of "hearing as seeing," the green line of the serpent's body arched and, in an instant, shot out with a speed that was three times faster than that of a master skilled in the three stages of a samurai.

The wind, formless and intangible, is difficult to grasp. If one can touch the trajectory of the wind and integrate it into martial arts, any martial technique can greatly increase in power

Referring to the contents on the three sheets of paper, Qin Mo thoroughly examined this secret manual and suddenly discovered that the "Returning Wind Sword Finger" is divided into three levels, and the content of this manual is actually the cultivation mantra of the first level

Then, in response to her, the youth delivered a blow to her head. Qin Mo, with a stern expression, said with a forced smile, "Girl, if you let Grandpa know about your sneaking off to Mount Wanren, then for at least half a year, we won't be able to come here to play."

Qin Mo carefully applied the elixir to the young girl's dantian, palms, and soles, and then allowed her to play in the hot spring.

Half a day's time quickly passed. Qin Mo's true energy went from being exhausted to recovering, and then back to being exhausted again, repeating this cycle twice. He finally mastered the first level of the "Returning Wind Sword Finger" and discovered that when combined with that peculiar breathing method, the power of this martial technique indeed reached a new level.

In the hot spring, the little girl emerged from the water's surface and saw Qin Mo standing in the distance, with his back turned to her, motionless like a statue. She couldn't help but roll her eyes, chuckling to herself, and with one hand, she slapped the water's surface, splashing a spray of water. Immediately, with her other hand, she struck out, shattering the splash into several water arrows that shot towards Qin Mo.

In that instant, Qin Mo's gaze was like lightning, slightly turning to the side, with purple true energy swirling around his fingertips. Suddenly, he pointed, yet it was silent and without a trace.

This is the feeling, this is the trajectory of the wind

The three prominent families of the town, namely the Huo, Dong, and Qin families, even the Huo family, which boasts the deepest heritage with a history of 350 years, possesses only three types of initial-level spiritual martial arts. If news of a type of intermediate-level spiritual martial arts were to emerge, it would immediately provoke a direct conflict among the three families, igniting a bloody struggle in the town.

In the depths of the Wànrèn Mountain, there lies a hidden small valley

Strike at the vital point of the snake

Among these three pieces of paper, one contains a unique breathing technique, while the other two record the cultivation methods for the second and third layers of the "Returning Wind Sword Finger"

... ...

Furrowing his brows in contemplation, Qin Mo faintly sensed that he had already touched upon the key to the first layer

Such behavior naturally met with strong opposition from the young girl, and only after Qin Mo promised various delicious treats and fun activities did she relent

Green Line Demon Snake! A second-level demon beast comparable to the warrior realm, is it not supposed to be found in the shadow of Mount Wanren? How could it appear here?

No, such gestures are merely superficial in form

"Brother Mo, don't you want to go to the hot springs with me? Don't worry, I will never tell Grandpa when I go back," the little girl said with a shy expression, her voice sweet and clear.

Around, only the gentle sound of the wind could be heard, and as the wind picked up, the speed of this gesture increased, unleashing a sharp aura.

Hiding the three sheets of paper close to his body, Qin Mo walked out of the training room. With only three days left until the Qin family's memorial ceremony, he needed to make the most of his time to practice the "Returning Wind Sword Finger" to a minor success

Gazing at the snake's corpse on the ground, Qin Mo revealed a smile. Although the situation just now was perilous, in that moment, he comprehended the trajectory of the wind and mastered the first layer of the "Returning Wind Sword Finger".

Wow! Brother Mo is so amazing! The little girl stuck out her tongue and immediately dove into the hot spring, too afraid to come out

Gazing at the figures swimming in the hot spring, Qin Mo walked to the other side of the valley and began to practice the "Returning Wind Sword Finger"

Unfortunately, it still falls short by just a little bit

Hmph

Qin Mo carefully observed the manual of "Returning Wind Sword Point" as he wiped it clean, turning the pages one by one. He employed various common methods of authentication but found no anomalies.

Upon hearing this, the little girl stuck out her tongue and repeatedly said she would not dare to do so again

Although the little girl cannot cultivate true energy, the water arrows shot purely with her monstrous strength possess astonishing lethality

This green line demon snake is extremely venomous; a common person bitten even once will have their throat sealed by blood and will die immediately. The most terrifying aspect of this demon beast is its astonishing speed; a moment's carelessness may result in being bitten and meeting death.

The sound of clapping or applause

The means of disguise are truly remarkable. No wonder this book, "The Sword Pointing to the Returning Wind," has remained in the library for so many years without anyone discovering its secrets, Qin Mo murmured to himself

Hiss hiss hiss hiss

Qin Mo was drenched in sweat, stopping to shake his head repeatedly. "The first layer of the Returning Wind Sword Technique emphasizes the ability to point with the wind, allowing the wind to assist, achieving a speed akin to that of a sword, thus enabling the finger to strike with the power of a sword."

Qin Mo wanted to evade, and within the vision of "hearing as seeing," the speed of the green line demon snake slowed significantly, allowing him to clearly see the trajectory of the demon snake across the sky. However, his body was unable to react in time

However, the demon beasts possess a variety of terrifying abilities, making them far more fearsome than martial artists of the same level

The water arrow pierced through the air, emitting a series of howls, which was quite terrifying

The green line serpent in mid-air was severed into two segments, dark green blood splattering everywhere, with the two sections of the serpent's body falling to the ground, their wounds neat and smooth, as if cut by a sharp sword

So fast! Oh no, I can't escape.

This gray snake measures half a foot in length, with a green line running along its gray body. Its mouth flicks out its tongue, and faint wisps of black mist are exhaled.

After the destruction of the Fenshen Town in a previous life, someone discovered these three yellowed pieces of paper in the ruins of the Qin family's library, only to find that the "Returning Wind Sword Finger" was actually a spirit-level martial art. Unfortunately, by that time, the manual for the "Returning Wind Sword Finger" had already been burned, leaving only the content of the three pieces of paper, which were of no use.

After a brief contemplation, Qin Mo executed the "Swift Shadow Cut," with the wind from his palm moving in a seamless and silent manner, slicing through the edges of the pages of the secret manual.

I never expected that our Qin family possesses such martial arts. Whether it is the "Swift Shadow Slash" or the complete "Returning Wind Sword Finger," they are far more precious than the "Breaking Army Fist"

Beside the hot spring, the little girl took off her clothes, wearing only a snug little garment, her bare arms resembling plump lotus roots, and her rosy round face made her look exceedingly adorable

Take out the Amber Solid Qi Pill, cut off one-fifth of the amount, and Qin Mo consumes it himself. Then cut off another one-fifth of the pill, place it in the palm, and dissolve it with true energy, resulting in a viscous elixir.

Qin Mo slightly shook his head, glaring at the little girl who had jumped into the hot spring, and was just about to reprimand her when a faint sound suddenly reached his ears. An image appeared in his mind, revealing a gray snake quietly slithering out from a crevice on his left side, staring intently at him, its tongue flicking in and out.

This is merely the initial stage of cultivation, having only grasped its form, yet its power is set to surpass that of Zhao Yong's "Thunder Fist" from that day.

Buzz

It seemed as if there were eyes growing on the back of Qin Mo, who did not turn his head. With a flick of his fingers, he pierced through these water arrows, and in an instant, countless droplets of water splashed out, exploding three feet behind him, yet not a single drop touched him.

Pointing to the wind! This is the mark of achieving the first level of the "Returning Wind Sword Technique"

Hiss... Suddenly, three pages among them appeared unusual, revealing a hidden layer.

The Ancient and Mysterious Continent is vast and expansive, where terrifying monsters roam in the deep mountains and wilderness. The strength of these monsters ranges from low to high, corresponding to the martial realms of the human race. Level 1 monsters are equivalent to martial apprentices, Level 2 monsters are comparable to warriors, and so on.

Moreover, as he felt the surging true energy within his body, Qin Mo discovered another significant benefit of the Battle Saint Body