"Xumi Step?"

Gu Ziying, a powerhouse in the Human Immortal Realm, wasn't just watching for entertainment; she was observing the technique. "This kid can already use the Xumi Step in actual combat?"

"Not quite, he just got lucky this time," Leng Youxue replied casually, munching on an apple.

"But he did use it just now..." Gu Ziying watched Xiao Lin in the martial arts arena, taking a sharp breath. "Why hasn't there been any news about this?"

It's no wonder Gu Ziying was so surprised. The Xumi Step, created by the first abbot of the "One Temple" in the "One Sect, One Academy, One Temple, One Peak, Two Sacred Lands," has always been recognized as a profound movement technique in the cultivation world. Research shows that to master this "leisurely stroll without touching a single leaf" technique, talent and comprehension are secondary; the most crucial factors are luck and opportunity. Some even say that without great fortune and opportunity, one cannot learn the Xumi Step.

In short, no matter how talented you are, if the Xumi Step deems you unworthy, you won't learn it.

Since the passing of the Xumi Monk a thousand years ago, only three cultivators have mastered the Xumi Step: the current leader of the Crossing Immortal Holy Land, Cao Mengde; the current leader of the Azurecloud Sword Sect, Dugu Lan; and the person beside Gu Ziying, who was munching on an apple.

And now, Xiao Lin, who is only in his twenties and at the Core Formation Realm, has become the fourth person, naturally astonishing Gu Ziying.

"Not to mention spreading it around, probably only I, who taught him, know about it in the Flowing Cloud Sect," Leng Youxue said, licking her lips with her pink tongue. "After all, this kid usually uses another movement technique, and even if he uses the Xumi Step ten times, it succeeds at most once... I told you, he just got lucky this time, and it's fortunate he dared to use it; it would have been interesting if he hadn't succeeded."

The Xumi Step isn't something that can be used just by luck... Even if it can't be truly used in combat yet, it seems meaningless, but at least it shows this kid has great fortune and opportunity...

Hearing this, Gu Ziying's gaze flickered as she looked at Xiao Lin.

She always felt that this kid named Xiao Lin was not simple. Although it was just a gut feeling, she believed it without a doubt.

What secret are you hiding, kid?

While Gu Ziying was deep in thought, Luo Qingyan and the others had different thoughts.

[Wow! So cool! What's this move called, Senior Brother? Ghost Step?]

[Is this... Xumi Step? Senior Brother learned the Xumi Step in this life too, and so early? This life's Senior Brother is even more outstanding than in the previous life!]

[Finally started... but it should be far from over, better calculate it mentally first.]

[Senior Brother! So cool! Love you! Love you, love you!!]

Tsk, shut up! I'm in the middle of a fight!

In the martial arts arena, before Xiao Lin could celebrate using the Xumi Step successfully, the voices in his head were already buzzing in his ears, especially one particular voice that was so loud it could be described as shouting.

But after a moment of internal roaring, Xiao Lin quickly adjusted his state, shaking the Liuhan in his hand and thrusting it at an open spot on Gu Qingqing's side with a tricky angle.

Earlier, he had subconsciously used the Xumi Step by instinct, but now that he was calm, he naturally made a normal move, not daring to gamble further.

Ten times might not succeed even once, so why gamble?

He didn't even dare to think about what would have happened if he hadn't succeeded with the Xumi Step just now.

What kind of movement technique is this?

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Gu Qingqing, missing with her spear, was shocked but quickly gathered her thoughts. Her long spear moved as if it were an extension of her arm, narrowly blocking Xiao Lin's tricky sword.

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and a wave of spiritual energy surged.

The two separated upon contact, only to clash again.

The sound of weapons clashing echoed, spiritual energy waves rippled, and the two figures moved back and forth in the martial arts arena, exchanging over a hundred blows in just a few dozen breaths.

For a moment, the two were locked in a stalemate.

The Liuhan in Xiao Lin's hand, being a Semi-Immortal Artifact, transformed spiritual energy into strands of sword energy with each swing, combining with Xiao Lin's own sword energy to double the power. Meanwhile, the pale blue spear in Gu Qingqing's hand was also a Semi-Immortal Artifact, bringing a strong icy aura with each swing, increasing attack power while subtly slowing the enemy with cold.

It must be said, although both were only in the Core Formation Realm, the two Semi-Immortal Artifacts in their hands displayed considerable power, making the battle quite a spectacle.

"Your big disciple is indeed impressive," Gu Ziying nodded gently, observing the situation. "If this continues, Qingqing will lose."

"Heh, don't you who practice the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden Art benefit from dragging it out longer?" Leng Youxue said, finishing her first apple and taking out a second.

"Indeed," Gu Ziying smiled slightly. "To truly determine victory, it often only takes one move."

"Heh, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden Art is just a rogue technique," Leng Youxue sneered.

This time, Gu Ziying didn't refute.

Because Leng Youxue was right. The unique technique of the Mysterious Maiden Peak's lineage, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden Art, has many powerful aspects, but its most astonishing feature is that practitioners can convert part of their spiritual energy into "Mysterious Maiden Breath" during battle. This special energy, compared to regular spiritual energy, has greater explosive power, and when accumulated to a certain amount, it can merge with spiritual energy at a specific moment, greatly enhancing the practitioner's attack power.

Simply put, it's like accumulating rage during a fight, and when the rage is full, unleashing a powerful move.

That's why Leng Youxue said the longer the fight drags on, the more advantageous it is for Gu Qingqing. After all, "Mysterious Maiden Breath," unlike rage moves, theoretically has no limit.

In fact, Gu Qingqing was indeed waiting.

She was waiting for the "Mysterious Maiden Breath" to accumulate enough to decide the victory in one strike.

Fortunately, everything was going according to her plan—Xiao Lin, the Flowing Cloud Sect's senior disciple, was entirely within her expectations. Although she was now slightly at a disadvantage, it would take some time before she was completely defeated, enough time to accumulate the "Mysterious Maiden Breath" needed to turn the tables!

I've only been in the Core Formation Realm for half a year, while Fellow Daoist Xiao has been in it for two and a half years. If I had also been in it for two and a half years, I might not be unable to directly defeat Fellow Daoist Xiao...

Just as Gu Qingqing thought this, she saw Xiao Lin, whom she had forced back with a spear, suddenly charge forward again, with a dazzling golden light enveloping the Liuhan in his hand.

Startled, Gu Qingqing hurriedly blocked with her spear, immediately feeling an unstoppable force transmitted through the spear into her body, pushing her back.

But Xiao Lin didn't pursue the advantage. Instead, he stopped in place, formed a hand seal, and shouted, "Fellow Daoist Gu, do you recognize this formation?"

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