Chapter Five: The Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate

Pao Tianming, dressed in a Daoist robe, assessed his appearance and found it quite satisfactory. Following the principles of the game, he combined the first level of Pure Yang Skill with the Two Instruments Sword. After formulating the technique, he took out an attack rated 10-12 from his bag and silently chanted Yang 1. The tip of the sword quivered, and four points of cold light surged directly towards Yu Yuanshan's head, chest, abdomen, and legs. Pao returned the sword to its sheath and sighed: this move is not something a real martial arts expert could evade; after all, a game is still a game.

Xingying smiled wryly and said: "If you don't have friends to look out for you, it's better to practice leveling in the back mountain of the sect first. Otherwise, it's best to avoid leveling points outside the major cities for the time being"

Star Shadow added you as a friend. Star Shadow patted Tian Ming on the shoulder and said: "If anyone bullies you at level 20 in the future, just call me, and I will take care of it."

Of course, when Pao Tianming's eyes went dark, he immediately found himself in a training ground. Yu Yuanshan asked, "Have you prepared the green plums for tea?"

Xing Ying said: "Then you should ask them if they are willing to have a one-on-one match; you know I have always hated chaotic battles"

Liangyi Sword (Advanced): The interplay of Yin and Yang fosters mutual growth, concealing immense power. Upon use, it can inflict significant damage on the target. There are a total of 9 techniques: three for Yang offense, three for Yin defense, and the three forms of Yin and Yang possess boundless might.

The cannon Tianming announced: "It is done!" The countdown begins... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1

Pao Tianming comforted, saying: "Alright, when I reach level 30, I will definitely come to hang out with you"

Yu Yuanshan is an NPC dedicated to imparting skills. In the game, formal apprenticeship is unnecessary; as long as you are a disciple of Wudang, you can approach Yu Yuanshan to learn the martial arts that you are eligible to study

I will take my leave first. A vertical cloud ladder disappeared into the teleportation array designated for the Wudang disciples

Pao Tianming cried out, "I want to know why Wudang is so useless; they wouldn't come even if they were beaten to death."

Pao Tianming: "... ..."

A person next to me said: "Indeed, it's high; out of ten people, three are females."

Wudang Pure Yang Skill (Advanced): The primary focus is on Pure Yang One-Step Skill, Nine Transformations to Return to Elixir, Strengthening Tendons and Bones, Nine Practices on the Cloud Bed, and the Three Methods of Regulating Qi for Healing. Upon completion, it becomes a defensive skill. The "Pure Yang Two-Step Skill" is designed to open the meridians and vital points, specifically training the five internal organs and six hollow organs to enhance internal strength and defense. The "Pure Yang Three-Step Skill" allows internal energy to surge, primarily aimed at outputting combat power

Xing Ying nodded and said: "To be honest, in terms of beginner, intermediate, and advanced martial arts, it does seem that the - diagram - book is somewhat lacking, but I believe it still has potential, after all, games need to be balanced."

Is Tai Chi not an ultimate skill

The person next to me said: "Those three young ladies also joined because of your overflowing compassion."

Xing Ying said: "Don't think that I am talking nonsense. The gap in entering martial arts is much larger than that of others. The difference in beginner-level martial arts is relatively small, and the difference in intermediate-level martial arts is even smaller. Therefore, I believe... Don't look at me with that expression! You must know that we have the Tai Chi, the treasure that protects the mountain."

That is an esoteric skill, not something that can be easily learned

As disciples of Wudang, we must not practice the same methods as others. First and foremost, we must learn to escape. There are monkeys ranging from level 10 to level 35 on the back mountain. All experience should be allocated to lightness skills. After mastering the basic lightness skills, we must strive to reach level 30 immediately and create the Cloud Ladder first. Otherwise, we should refrain from leaving the mountain gate. The world of martial arts is perilous!

The conversation was not over, and the scene had already shifted back to Wudang Mountain. Yu Yuanshan said: "The green plum tea has performed well. I now grant you basic lightness skills, basic hidden weapons, basic fist techniques, basic staff techniques, basic leg techniques, Wudang Pure Yang Gong, the Two Instruments Sword, and the sect's basic matching sword. Additionally, I present you with the basic uniform of the sect. I hope you can carry forward the legacy of Wudang."

The skills have been learned, and now it's time to start leveling up. Pao Tianming dialed Xingying's phone: "Senior Brother, it's me! I have mastered the skills; how should I practice now?"

I have heard that Mount Hua possesses the supreme martial arts, the Dugu Nine Swords.

Pao Tianming is someone who is very receptive to others' opinions in difficult situations. Upon arriving at the back mountain, he found himself in a vast ginkgo forest, where many monkeys, with 'Monkey 10' on their heads, were running around. It must be said that these monkeys are quite bold, with a significant number roaming on the ground. The ginkgo forest is extremely expansive, yet there are very few players present, with only a dozen or so visible at a glance. This is essentially a consequence of the game's imbalance; the ratio of monsters to players in the back mountain of the Demon Sect has historically reached 1:10, while here it is estimated to be 100:1. The ginkgo forest is extremely expansive, yet there are very few players present, with only a dozen or so visible at a glance. This is essentially a consequence of the game's imbalance; the ratio of monsters to players in the back mountain of the Demon Sect has historically reached 1:10, while here it is estimated to be 100:1

Yu Yuanshan nodded and said, "That’s enough." With a swift motion that appeared slow but was actually extremely fast, he struck Pao Tianming's chest with his palm. Pao Tianming barely had time to protect his chest with his fists, and a Tai Chi symbol appeared on his fists, causing him to involuntarily tumble ten meters away. Fortunately, it was just a game; otherwise, this move could have made Pao spit out several mouthfuls of blood and suffer internal injuries leading to his death.

Yu Yuanshan launched a bare-handed attack, softly pushing towards Pao Tianming's right shoulder and arm. Pao Tianming was taken aback; he recognized this move as a technique from the ordinary cotton palm style. However, the footwork and the residual follow-up from the right hand posed a significant threat. If he let his guard down, he would face knee, elbow, and fist strikes. In reality, it was relatively easy to evade, but a game is still a game. His reflexes couldn't keep up, and the difficulty of executing that move was quite high, to the point where it could be described as perfect. There was a balance in both offense and defense, with lethal moves concealed within. While it was indeed possible to display this technique in reality, achieving such uniform power across every part of the body, along with so many explosive points, was simply impossible; this move could only be considered a flourish. Yet, Pao Tianming understood that Yu Yuanshan was not merely showing off.

"Eh? Not dead yet?" Yu Yuanshan drew his sword and shouted: "The Thirteen Swords of the Divine Gate." Poor Pao Tianming had just managed to stand up, only to see thirteen beams of sword light flying towards him from ten meters away. Pao Tianming looked at the thirteen holes in his body and furiously exclaimed: "What the hell is this, a martial arts game or a fairy tale..."

In the face of this situation, Yuejia Sanshou is characterized by the word 'advance', leading to mutual injury. Pao Tianming directly sidesteps a push, aiming two fingers straight at Yu Yuanshan's eyes. However, Yu Yuanshan takes a step back, clearly unwilling to accept the outcome of mutual harm. The saying goes, 'an inch shorter is an inch more dangerous'; if Pao advances further, it becomes close-range combat. Unexpectedly, Yu Yuanshan is quicker, using his right hand to push against Pao Tianming's fist. Pao Tianming feels a surge of force, spinning around. Yu Yuanshan then pushes against Pao's shoulder. This time, Pao Tianming is prepared, adopting a stance. Although he stumbles a few steps, at least he does not spin again. However, Yu Yuanshan is quicker still, pushing against Pao Tianming's fist once more. Pao Tianming feels a powerful force, spinning around again. Yu Yuanshan pushes against Pao's shoulder again, but this time Pao Tianming is ready, taking a stance. Although he stumbles a few steps, he at least does not spin again.

Pao Tianming gratefully asked: "Why don't you go for level 30?"

By the way, I have started a guild called Wudang Home. After reaching level 30, come join my guild; the ratio of female members is quite high.

Pao Tianming asked in confusion, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

Xing Ying comforted, saying: "Since I have come, I shall be subjected to torment." Then, with a sigh, he added: "At that time, I was indeed deceived; in order to set an example, I practiced leveling up with all my might. As a result, my level increased, but my martial arts skills fell behind. Now, apart from my lightness skill, all my martial arts are still at an intermediate level."

"Would you like to challenge the dungeon with green plum tea?" This is a program arranged for new disciples. In the dungeon, your opponent will be Yu Yuanshan, who will impart appropriate martial arts skills based on your performance. Xingying was able to directly learn the basic skills of a sect due to their excellent performance.

Pao Tianming laughed and said: "Are you comforting yourself?"

With a further application of his lightness skill, Pao Tianming felt as if he were a light swallow, running twice as fast as before. He finally resolved to no longer compare real martial arts with the skills in games