CHAPTER 52: CHAPTER 52: SUPERIOR MARTIAL ARTS [PROFOUND TURTLE ARMOR TECHNIQUE]!

"Middle Grade Martial Arts?"

Xia Xiuxue was evidently a bit surprised, though not astoundingly so, given that all she practiced were Superior Martial Arts.

It was just odd to her that someone of Gu Yuan’s status could acquire Middle Grade Martial Arts.

She nodded lightly, "This martial art isn’t included in the Martial Arts Tower. According to the rules, you can exchange it for other Middle Grade Martial Arts from the storeroom or exchange it for Contribution Points. Of course, if you agree, this martial art shouldn’t be passed onto others."

"Of course."

Gu Yuan nodded, then curiously asked, "How many Contribution Points is this ’Black Tiger Fist’ worth?"

"Five hundred Contribution Points."

Xia Xiuxue replied.

Gu Yuan was silent for a moment, then asked, "And what about the Lower Grade Martial Arts I plan to choose next?"

"One hundred Contribution Points."

Xia Xiuxue replied.

Gu Yuan continued to inquire, "How many Contribution Points are needed for Superior Martial Arts?"

Xia Xiuxue had a peculiar expression but still provided the answer, "Five thousand Contribution Points."

Five thousand Contribution Points... Gu Yuan couldn’t help but be astonished:

"Wow, is the gap between Middle Grade Martial Arts and Superior Martial Arts really this big?"

On this mission, he had worked hard for nearly ten days, facing many dangers along the way, and yet he only earned twenty Contribution Points.

To accumulate enough Contribution Points to exchange for a Superior Martial Art, when would that ever be possible?!

By now, Gu Yuan finally deeply understood how entities like Jade Cauldron Tower controlled and monopolized the channels and resources for martial arts inheritance.

Even though he was now part of Jade Cauldron Tower, with seemingly relaxed rules and relative freedom, as soon as he wanted to advance and acquire something, he would inevitably face strict limitations and arduous obstacles!

To obtain a Superior Martial Art, he would have to be driven and exploited by Jade Cauldron Tower countless times before he could get it.

"What did you expect?!"

Xia Xiuxue couldn’t help but retort, "Middle Grade Martial Arts can at most allow someone to cultivate to the Innate Refining Organ Realm, without methods for Washing Marrow or Blood Exchange. In contrast, Superior Martial Arts directly target the Martial Master Peak Inheritance, laying a solid foundation for future advancement to the Celestial Human Realm. How precious is such a legacy?"

"And even if you gather five thousand Contribution Points, it’s not enough; you’d also need my father’s approval before it can be taught to you."

"As for Supreme Martial Arts, these are only available in the Prefecture City and State City branches of Jade Cauldron Tower, even containing the methods of Establishing Foundation and Entering the Dao, making their value even higher."

"Can I take a look at the Superior Martial Arts in our Tower?"

Gu Yuan blinked and expressed his thought.

"Sure."

Xia Xiuxue glanced at him and agreed.

Then, she led Gu Yuan to another corner.

There stood a slightly smaller bookshelf.

The material of the bookshelf was made of a special wood called Luoxiangmu, which emitted a faint fragrance, offering insect repellent and calming effects.

A few wooden boxes were placed on the bookshelf.

Labels were attached to them, giving brief introductions.

"Purple Qi Celestial Net Technique," a Superior Inner Cultivation Martial Art, involves breathing the morning sun’s purple energy to train the organs, cultivating a breath of pure yang qi, which is balanced and calm, can prolong life, and allows continuation into various Daoist methods.

"Three Yin Centipede Claw," an attack Martial Art of extreme yin and poison, also a Poison Technique; when cultivated to great success, it can shatter metal and iron, corrode the heart and bones, with astonishing lethality!

"Profound Turtle Armor Technique," a horizontal martial art modeled after the ancient spirit beast, Black Tortoise, which when cultivated to great success, is like wearing the Black Tortoise’s shell, becomes impervious to blades and spears, resistant to water and fire, and possesses the Black Tortoise’s great strength!

"Mad Demon Staff Technique," a Staff Technique created by a Buddhist high monk...

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Each of these Superior Techniques, with all their detailed descriptions, made Gu Yuan’s eyes burn with desire, wishing he could open all these boxes and tuck them into his arms.

Especially the "Purple Qi Celestial Net Technique" for longevity and the horizontal martial art "Profound Turtle Armor Technique."

The former could prolong life and allow subsequent cultivation into various Daoist methods.

The latter was a horizontal martial art, granting invulnerability to sharp weapons, fire, and water, along with the mighty strength of the Black Tortoise, undoubtedly an outstanding self-preservation martial art!

The crucial one is the latter!

While cultivating the "Golden Snake Swallowing Yuan Technique" and "Spiritual Snake Swordsmanship," Gu Yuan relied on the Spirit Pet System to tame the Big-mouthed Snake, acquiring the Snake Coiling Talent, rapidly advancing in these two martial arts.

Not only did "Spiritual Snake Swordsmanship" nearly reach great success, but cultivating "Golden Snake Swallowing Yuan Technique" also progressed much faster than normal steady practice.

This gave Gu Yuan a taste of its benefits.

He also realized this was where his advantage lay!

If he could obtain the "Profound Turtle Armor Technique," and then tame a tortoise for its talent, wouldn’t he soar to new heights?

In short, among the six or seven Superior Martial Arts before him, it’s the "Profound Turtle Armor Technique," mimicking the ancient spirit beast Black Tortoise, that suits him best!

Gu Yuan even had a thought!

Though snakes and turtles are entirely different creatures, when combined, they form the Black Tortoise, a Divine Beast that embodies characteristics of both!

The "Golden Snake Swallowing Yuan Technique" Gu Yuan cultivated represents the Golden Snake; the "Profound Turtle Armor Technique" represents the Black Tortoise.

So, one is an inner cultivation, the other a horizontal refinement, one snake, one turtle, complementing each other, possibly creating a synergistic effect and even establishing the most solid and powerful foundation for future advancement to the Celestial Human Realm.

"Besides exchanging Contribution Points, is there any other way to obtain these Superior Martial Arts?"

Gu Yuan reluctantly shifted his gaze from the wooden boxes to Xia Xiuxue.

Meeting Gu Yuan’s slightly excited and bright eyes, Xia Xiuxue shook her head and snorted softly, "No, you might as well give up that thought."

"Alright."

Gu Yuan shrugged, as if not too bothered, and directly said, "Then I’ll exchange for a Middle Grade Martial Art, and as for the Lower Grade Martial Art, I’ll swap it for the ’Willow Catkin Swordsmanship.’"

Though "Willow Catkin Swordsmanship" was not created by imitating spirit beasts, it still was a form of swordsmanship, which could offer some insights and benefits.

Soon enough, Gu Yuan began searching the shelves belonging to Middle Grade Martial Arts, unobtrusively taking advantage of Jade Cauldron Tower to earn some Dao Rhyme Points.

"Oh?"

Finally, he was pleasantly surprised to find a book titled "Wandering Snake Step" in a corner of the shelf.

"This is it!"

After a quick look, Gu Yuan decisively settled on it.

This "Wandering Snake Step" was created by imitating snakes and is a Middle Grade Lightweight Technique Martial Art, enhancing agility and quick footing, most importantly increasing speed.

For Gu Yuan, it was a delight, ensuring he could quickly adapt.

In the martial world, what Martial Arts are most crucial?

Some say it’s the inner cultivation martial arts for a strong physique.

Others claim it’s the horizontal martial artists emphasizing defense, making one impervious to blades.

Still, others believe it’s the ferocious saber and sword techniques.

And some even argue it’s medical skills, as poisons can cure and kill, heal injuries, and poison foes.

But in Gu Yuan’s view, running fast is most important!

At least, encountering danger, the faster he flees, the greater his chances of survival.