Chapter 9: Cultivation of Combat Skills

Seeing Han Yu so focused on his studies, Han's father also taught with increasing dedication, secretly pondering, "With such a diligent son, his future achievements are bound to be remarkable"

Seeing the expectant gaze of his father, Han Yu steeled himself, stepping aside with a firm resolve. He extended his palms and immediately assumed the posture of the first move of the Swimming Dragon Palm, "The Flood Dragon Emerges from the Sea." However, this stance was clearly lacking in both fluidity and momentum, appearing merely as a hollow imitation.

Han Yu clearly felt that the skin of the leather had completely been refined into substance at this moment. Within him, the bones seemed to be slightly writhing, only to be followed by a piercing pain. Beads of sweat, as large as mung beans, began to slide down from his forehead, as if undergoing a transformation. However, after the excruciating pain, the bones within him had evidently become even more compact and solid.

After a moment of surprise, Han Yu quickly sensed the changes within him. He noticed that the meridians in his body were rapidly expanding. In just a few breaths, a new, wider and more intricate meridian pathway was established. The once powerful essence energy, which had surged like a rushing river, now flowed gently like a trickle within the newly opened meridians

Taking the martial arts manual from his father's hands, Han Yu eagerly began to flip through it. The yellowed pages were filled with clear ink, depicting figures in strange postures that seemed to hold profound mysteries. In the corners, one could faintly see traces of ink that had not yet dried.

Father, is this what you just copied?

"Do I possess the ability to remember everything at a glance? How come I never knew this before?" Han Yu was utterly astonished

So soon?" Han Zifeng expressed a hint of doubt

By the time a set of palm techniques was completed, Han Zifeng was already breathing rapidly, his face flushed. Although the cold poison within him had been temporarily suppressed, he still could not engage in vigorous exercise, as that could potentially reactivate the suppressed cold poison

Is it because of that vision?

At the moment when Han Yu was intently recording the drawings on the pages, he suddenly discovered that these patterns were actually performing the moves of the Dragon Palm as if they were real people!

The shadow of a person in the book danced with the palm technique, flowing like clouds and water as it executed a test of the palm technique. When the nine forms of the Dragon's Palm were completely performed, the shadow gradually blurred in sight, and then with a flicker, it directly entered the acupuncture point between Han Yu's eyebrows.

"Yu'er, do you have any questions regarding the hand techniques that I just explained and demonstrated?" Han Zifeng paused and asked.

Han Zifeng wielded his palm wind, his steps light and ethereal, gliding like a wandering dragon through the courtyard outside the house, leaving behind elusive shadows. The fierce gusts from his palms shook the leaves of nearby trees, causing them to flutter in the air like butterflies.

This unprecedented speed of cultivation, he has attributed the changes to the effects of that anomaly, and after making efforts to probe the mysterious orb that had entered his brow's acupoint, Han Yu finally gave up on the thoughts in his mind

As he smoothly entered the seventh level of body tempering, like a dream or an illusion, after stabilizing his cultivation, Han Yu slowly opened his eyes. Although this successful breakthrough was within expectations, the shock in his heart lingered for a long time.

Hoo hoo hoo

This move seems to belong to the figure on the next page, how could it appear in the front

What is going on? Han Yu felt puzzled and quickly flipped through the pages again to look at the previous pattern. Upon closer inspection, the pattern was still dancing!

Call!

Taking a deep breath, Han Yu realized the importance of combat skills for a cultivator at that moment. If he had given Han Wei even a slight opportunity to catch his breath back then, he would undoubtedly have been defeated under the latter's combat skills!

"Quenching the bones, this is the sign of reaching the seventh level of body quenching!" Han Yu felt a surge of joy in his heart. After reaching the seventh level of body quenching, not only was his strength greater than before, but the initially quenched bones were also ten times harder than before. Although they had not reached the hardness of iron, their toughness was not something ordinary cultivators could easily harm.

As I gaze at the text and patterns in the book in my hand, there is nothing unusual; however, in my mind, the entire set of the Dragon Palm techniques is vividly imprinted. The key points of these techniques flash before me like a galloping horse passing through flowers.

Was the impact successful

"Yu'er, is it because this palm technique is too profound, making it difficult to memorize at once?" Han Zifeng observed Han Yu's unpredictable expression, furrowing his brow slightly, and then chuckled lightly, "If you cannot memorize it all at once, it is no matter. Later, Father will explain each move to you in detail. As long as your cultivation is sufficient, with diligent effort, you will be able to catch up with this combat skill."

As the pages of the book turned, the youthful and charming face of Han Yu gradually transformed from a look of joy to one of fervor. Although the Dragon's Palm is merely a Yellow-tier martial technique, its profound intricacies deeply captivated Han Yu.

En! Han Yu nodded, but just as he was about to take action, a moment of hesitation crossed his face. Although he was already well-versed in this combat technique in his mind, he found himself somewhat at a loss when it came to executing it at this moment, unsure of where to begin.

"Well, perhaps it's because the child is particularly attentive to this martial skill, which is why he remembers it quickly!" Han Yu glanced at his father, pondering inwardly, "If I were to tell my father that I have deeply imprinted this palm technique in my mind after just one glance, I wonder what he would think?"

At this moment, although Han Yu was closely observing every detail of his father's movements, his mind was engaged in another line of thought. With each strike of Han Zifeng's hand, a thought crossed Han Yu's mind, and the essence of the Dragon Palm technique unexpectedly flashed in his mind, revealing that the palm technique being executed by the figure was not in the slightest inferior to that of Han Zifeng.

Han Zifeng gradually demonstrated the techniques of the Swimming Dragon Palm while explaining the coordination and application of the palm's power and body movements

With a shout, without the slightest hesitation, the vital energy within surged violently against the barriers of the meridians, and a muffled sound of impact suddenly echoed within Han Yu's body

After all, even if your cultivation is high, without a set of proficient combat skills, you will be at a loss and vulnerable to being slaughtered when encountering a master of the same level

The Stone Breaking Fist that Han Wei initially intended to perform is a mid-level technique of the Yellow Rank. This time, being able to study the advanced techniques of the Yellow Rank naturally brought an unusual joy to Han Yu's heart

"That would be good. I will first demonstrate this combat technique for you," Han Zifeng nodded. If Han Yu also possesses an astonishing talent in the cultivation of combat techniques, his future growth will be even smoother

Although the force of this palm strike from his father was substantial, during the moment of twisting his body, there was a brief pause in his form. This moment of hesitation was sufficient for the enemy to seize the opportunity and deliver a fatal blow. It seems that the cold poison within his father's body prevented him from fully exerting this palm technique. In comparison, Han Yu suddenly realized that the figure dancing in his mind, performing the Dragon Dance Palm, appeared to be even more precise.

If Han Zifeng were to hear Han Yu's murmurs, he would surely be taken aback. Just a moment ago, due to the pull of the true energy within him, the cold poison in his body began to stir restlessly. In shock, he quickly ceased the operation of his true energy and merely executed the You Long Palm using empty techniques

"Hehe, this palm technique has already been memorized in my heart," Han Yu said with a smile

In this case, you should try practicing the first form of the Dragon Palm, so that I, as your father, can observe and provide guidance on any shortcomings

How is the silhouette of the person on this pattern dancing

This is a book on advanced combat techniques of the Yellow Rank, detailing the essentials of the Dragon Palm and other martial skills. Now that you have reached the seventh level of body tempering, you should practice this combat technique. After dinner, Han Zifeng took out a somewhat yellowed paper book on combat techniques and handed it to Han Yu

In his heart, Han Yu contemplated deeply, yet he did not speak. It is known that someone like him, after merely glancing at the techniques and diagrams of battle skills, could commit them to memory effortlessly. However, to imprint such knowledge so easily in one's mind, making it indelible, is indeed astonishing

There was no pain as imagined, nor any sign of change. Han Yu only felt as if something had been forcefully stuffed into his mind. When he tried to sense it with his heart, he was horrified to discover that there were actually strange patterns appearing in his mind. As his thoughts shifted, those patterns began to dance.

At this moment, Han Zifeng became increasingly convinced that his son, not only in the refinement of vital energy but also in the cultivation of combat skills, possessed a talent that was no less than his own

The explanations from his father had already been completely memorized by the child. However, when his father demonstrated the palm technique just now, it seemed somewhat at odds with what was depicted in the technique... This palm technique was deeply imprinted in Han Yu's mind, and he could be said to know it like the back of his hand. Yet, this matter was too mysterious, so he casually pointed out a few flaws that Han Zifeng had revealed while performing this technique, in order to deflect his father's attention.

The changes in Han Zifeng were also observed by Han Yu, yet at this moment, he felt no concern whatsoever. "Since I am able to imprint the essence of the combat techniques in my mind, in the future, I will not need to practice and observe as hard as my father does."

Seeing his father's smile, Han Yu felt a deep warmth; this was something he had longed for many years. Although there was a slight sense of regret in his heart, Han Yu was still very satisfied. The ordinary breakfast tasted as sweet as honey in his mouth

Yellow Rank Advanced Combat Technique, Dragon's Palm! Han Yu felt a surge of joy in his heart. This combat technique is divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow, with each rank further categorized into lower, middle, and upper levels. Practitioners can only learn Mysterious Rank combat techniques after reaching the Innate Realm, while Yellow Rank techniques are universal martial arts suitable for those in the Body Refinement Realm.

Soon, Han Yu discovered an even more astonishing phenomenon; however, this time he did not hasten to turn to the next page's illustration, but instead continued to observe this page.

Han Yu felt a tremor in his body under the impact of the essence energy, as if a great door within him had been opened, allowing the surging essence energy to pour down through that door

Hearing Han Yu point out several of his own flaws in a seemingly impressive manner, Han Zifeng first felt his old face flush with embarrassment, but then revealed a hint of joy, "Indeed, I did not expect you, Yu'er, to be so attentive as to notice even these minor flaws. If you remain this meticulous in future confrontations, you will surely find opportunities to strike decisively against your enemies"

Is this the technique of the Dragon Palm? Han Yu felt a mix of surprise and doubt, How could I have memorized this technique completely in my mind after just looking at it once? What is the reason for this?

A simple bowl of congee, accompanied by a few steamed buns, brought great joy to Han Fu, for he discovered that Han Yu had remarkably reached the seventh level of body refinement. If such a pace of cultivation could be maintained, the dreams in his heart would no longer be unattainable; perhaps there truly would be a day of family reunion!

Han Yu nodded slightly and immediately focused his gaze on the battle technique in his hands. The expression on his face suggested that he was eager to firmly imprint every word, every sentence, and every specific form and posture of the diagram in his mind

Han Yu's eyes were fixed intently on his father, his face displaying complete concentration, occasionally nodding repeatedly as if he had suddenly understood.

"Yes, this Dragon Palm technique consists of nine forms, each of which includes an explanation. You should memorize them first, and later I will demonstrate each of these techniques for you," Han Zifeng nodded and said with a smile.

In astonishment, Han Yu hurriedly looked at a drawing below. As he focused intently, the figure in the pattern was also clearly performing a hand technique.

In the art of combat, not only are the key principles of hand techniques recorded, but also how to utilize every muscle in the body, applying a measure of strength to exert double the force for optimal attack effectiveness, waiting for the right moment to deliver the strongest blow to the enemy. Although these are merely small techniques accumulated through experience, they can yield unexpected results in the face of an adversary

When Han Yu was preparing to make breakfast, Han's father had already prepared a steaming hot meal.