CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: MISS, WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR PROFOUND YELLOW SECT? (THIRD UPDATE)

One attacked while the other dodged. It was a back-and-forth battle.

In the eyes of the disciples of the Single Sword Sect, their Senior Sister had already gained the upper hand. The one called Flourishing Flowers was clearly no match for their Senior Sister. Knowing the ferocity of the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique, he could only dodge and evade.

At that moment, everyone began to cheer for Mo Yao, as if this battle truly represented the real strength of the Single Sword Sect disciples.

Behind them, Zhuge Yuanlang’s brows were tightly furrowed. Something was off! This Profound Yellow Sect Disciple wasn’t merely dodging. He clearly had several opportunities to strike but chose to hold back each time. And his constant dodging completely prevented Mo Yao from landing a blow. There was a serious problem here.

In the attic at the rear, Sect Leader Sun Tianhui stood by the window watching the battle, a trace of surprise etched on his brow.

Internal Energy? This young man actually possessed Inner Energy Techniques?

Sun Tianhui also had Inner Energy Techniques to augment his Swordsmanship. With the support of Internal Energy, his Swordsmanship could be even more ferocious, hence his title of Sword Master Tianhui. The existence of Inner Energy Techniques was rarely seen in ordinary sects. Even their Single Sword Sect only had one scroll. In fact, this scroll was something Sun Tianhui planned to pass on to the future sect leader; it was not accessible to anyone who wasn’t the sect leader. Mo Yao had good talent for Swordsmanship, but she had only learned sword techniques. Without Inner Energy Techniques to assist, her Swordsmanship could not advance further.

But now? The Profound Yellow Sect, an obscure little sect, had a disciple—a mere Seventh-Grade Martial Artist—who had also mastered a scroll of Inner Energy Techniques? Judging by the fluctuations in his aura, this Inner Energy Technique seemed quite extraordinary. He couldn’t be mistaken about the fluctuations of Internal Energy. The Internal Energy this young man possessed was definitely not ordinary. What kind of existence was this Profound Yellow Sect? Did they really let their disciples learn Inner Energy Techniques so casually?

「Inside the arena.」

Mo Yao also realized something was amiss. Every time her sword was about to connect, he would deftly evade it. It was as if he could sense exactly where her sword strikes would land. Suddenly, she recalled a type of Martial Arts Sect Leader Sun Tianhui had once mentioned to her: Inner Energy Techniques. Those who practiced Inner Energy Techniques generated Internal Energy within their bodies, which not only enhanced the power of their moves but also allowed them to sense certain dangers. Flourishing Flowers had continually evaded her sword strikes. Could it be that he had practiced Inner Energy Techniques? But hadn’t Sun Tianhui said that Inner Energy Techniques were an untaught secret of every sect? They weren’t accessible to anyone not destined to be a leading figure in the sect. Although some Inner Energy Techniques circulated Outside, acquiring them required tremendous luck. How could someone as young as Flourishing Flowers have obtained Inner Energy Techniques? Did the Profound Yellow Sect view him as their future Sect Leader?

Mo Yao suddenly sheathed her sword, her expression solemn as she looked at Flourishing Flowers, who was only three steps away. She couldn’t help but sigh internally. She didn’t know any Inner Energy Techniques, nor had she mastered Internal Energy. No matter how clever her sword moves were, she could never defeat someone who possessed Internal Energy.

"Do you know Internal Energy?" Mo Yao suddenly asked.

Flourishing Flowers steadied himself and nodded. "Yes, but it’s just the crappiest Inner Energy Technique, hardly worth mentioning."

Wasn’t it the crappiest? Although he had money, it didn’t mean he would squander it. There were many Martial Arts that could be exchanged for Contribution Points, but Inner Energy Techniques were exorbitantly priced. At this stage, only he and Junlin had them. Wait! Junlin and his team also had combined Ultimate Techniques, the kind that came with their own inherent techniques, so Junlin and his team must all possess Inner Energy Techniques. Others started with Ultimate Techniques, and what about him? He’d spent five hundred on an Inner Energy Technique no one had ever heard of. It was utterly lame.

"Do all of you in the Profound Yellow Sect know Inner Energy Techniques?" Mo Yao frowned slightly.

Before Flourishing Flowers could respond, the Players couldn’t wait to chip in.

"Miss, you guessed right! Our Profound Yellow Sect has many Martial Arts, and plenty of Inner Energy Techniques. Why don’t you join our sect?"

"Flourishing Flowers is just a little loser; he’s nothing without his money. His Inner Energy Techniques are trash, too."

"Exactly, the most skilled disciple of our sect hasn’t even shown up yet."

"Miss, do you want to learn Inner Energy Techniques? I have one here, but it requires dual cultivation!"

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"Secret Sect’s Joyful Treasure Manual." It was the cheapest Inner Energy Technique Inside the Profound Yellow Sect. It could unlock gameplay modes that involved players taking off their pants, but too few people practiced this Martial Art. The main reason was that there were no female players in the Profound Yellow Sect! It was all big dudes! You couldn’t possibly expect to take off your clothes and practice this technique with another big dude, could you?

Ooh—just the thought is exhilarating!

Though he hated to admit it, Flourishing Flowers nodded and said, "Indeed, I’m not the strongest in our sect. If you encounter Junlin and his team, you would probably lose at the first encounter."

There’s also Abbess, Don’t Love Me, one of the Super Lucky Players. One could only say Junlin and his team were incredibly fortunate. The First Batch of Players mostly preferred to operate independently, but Junlin directly recruited the Abbess, making their squad the strongest among the First Batch of Players—perhaps even the strongest among all current players. He also wanted an Ultimate Technique, but the Abbess seemed hesitant to synthesize more. Her Talent was just too overpowered; if the Game Designers noticed and forced a change, it would be a huge loss. That’s why the Abbess had given up on developing Self-Created Martial Arts.

Listening to Flourishing Flowers’ words, Mo Yao felt a bitter taste in her mouth. Both were sects, and the Single Sword Sect was even more renowned than the Profound Yellow Sect. Yet, in the Profound Yellow Sect, Inner Energy Techniques could apparently be learned by anyone, almost to the point where everyone had a manual. What about their Single Sword Sect? Apart from basic Swordsmanship, it seemed they had nothing else. Inner Energy Techniques? Sect Leader Sun Tianhui wouldn’t likely teach them those.

"I lost!" Mo Yao sheathed her Worn Sword and, staring at Flourishing Flowers, asked, "Does your sect really have a lot of Inner Energy Techniques?"

"Yes, they’re just a bit expensive. But within one month, pretty much everyone in our sect will have one," Flourishing Flowers explained with a smile.

The reward for this Task is 500 Contribution Points. Won’t that mean everyone can get an Inner Energy Technique manual? Once they practice these techniques, the Players will all advance a Realm... Over a hundred Seventh-Grade Martial Artists!

"You’re not the strongest in your sect?" Mo Yao bit her lip, looking somewhat enviously at the Profound Yellow Sect disciples.

"Although I hate to admit it, indeed, I’m not." Flourishing Flowers sighed and shook his head. "The strongest is Junlin. He is the top among us, and you might meet him in the future."

We won this round! That’s two wins out of three, which is enough for us Players. The Profound Yellow Sect’s reputation is now pretty much established with the Single Sword Sect. We should get ready to stir up trouble at other sects. We can’t just hang around the Single Sword Sect forever, right?

"Sect Leader Zhuge, let’s stop our exchange here. We have other matters to attend to, so we won’t disturb you any longer." Flourishing Flowers bowed with hands clasped in salute, then led the Players down the mountain.

"Goodbye, Miss Mo Yao."

"Miss, don’t forget about us! We are all disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect, just over in Liang City. You’re welcome to visit."

"Other ladies are also welcome to visit, but not the men."

"Bros, next stop is straight to the Thirteen Strongholds! They’re a bunch of Bandits; we’ll just go ahead and fight them!"

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