Chapter 1332: Eight Techniques of Observing Thunder

Chapter 1332: Chapter 1332: Eight Techniques of Observing Thunder

Lin Ruxue didn’t immediately agree but turned to Liu Xuanji beside her: "Xuanji, as for his request, what do you think...?"

Liu Xuanji, a person of significance, stepped forward from the crowd, looking at Pei Yan with dissatisfaction, saying: "Pei Yan, you are indeed too polite! Since you’ve taken a fancy to this second-rate Cultivation Technique of mine, just because you cleared the name of my Hongjun Sword Furnace, if you call me ’elder brother,’ I will surely offer it with both hands. No need for His Majesty the Spirit Emperor to trouble himself."

That’s being called elder brother! As his power grew, even his seniority rose with it. Hearing Liu Xuanji speak in this manner, Pei Yan naturally offered a polite gesture and repeatedly apologized. Seeing the matter settled, Lin Ruxue asked again: "Then who do you think has the Cultivation Technique most suitable to this gun technique?"

Upon hearing this, the scene momentarily fell silent. Liu Xuanji had previously presented Pei Yan with a gun manual as compensation, but Pei Yan burned it publicly in a fit of anger to show his stance. Although that manual contained a superior Cultivation Technique, it wasn’t the top gun technique of the Daoist Plane, so he didn’t join the conversation this time.

"I wonder if Pei Xiaoyou is interested in my family’s Cultivation Technique."

Pei Yan looked up to see that the speaker was Murong Longxiang from the Infinite Thunder Sect, and he was initially surprised but then relieved. Previously, he had some minor friction with the Infinite Thunder Sect, and this Sect Leader seemed to be looking to resolve that grudge once and for all.

"Elder Murong, the Cultivation Technique of the Infinite Thunder Sect is naturally excellent. If you are willing to teach me, I would be eager to learn." Pei Yan gave face generously and bowed deeply in a polite manner.

Murong Longxiang didn’t immediately agree, instead warning: "Don’t be hasty. Listen first to see if our Cultivation Technique suits you, then decide!"

"Please, go ahead!"

"In the Daoist Plane, there are not many who establish their sect with gun techniques as the foundation, but there are indeed several, and by coincidence, two sects are present!" Saying this, Murong Longxiang turned to gesture towards Wangchaizong behind him: "The Six Guards Army has always been a gathering place for gun technique experts, with practical, expansive movements and profound techniques among their collections. In battle formations, they can sweep across armies or engage in fierce combat to seize the enemy general’s head amidst ten thousand troops."

Murong Longxiang then pointed to himself, saying: "Although our Infinite Thunder Sect isn’t established on gun techniques, we do possess a set of gun technique principles that can be considered an absolute skill. It was created by our ancestor after combining it with the sect’s Cultivation Techniques and his lifelong study. This gun technique is aggressive, fierce; honestly, it’s far from perfect and rather flawed because it relentlessly pursues attack and slaughter, disregarding life and death. Once used, it’s all-or-nothing, life-or-death. Back then, the predecessor who created this technique was renowned thanks to it, known far and wide as Invincible Liancheng, ultimately perishing after exhausting his strength against several masters in a row."

"Invincible Liancheng!" Murong Longxiang’s description sparked great interest in Pei Yan, who murmured a few words before asking: "What is this technique called?"

"Thunder Observation Eight Techniques!"

"Thunder Observation Eight Techniques?"

"Yes! This gun technique consists of eight movements, each with three moves. In my predecessor’s time, no one could connect five moves individually, and even today, having learned four movements, it’s enough to protect oneself. In critical moments, it’s incredibly effective against enemies," Murong Longxiang spoke, his face showing a hint of pride.

"I believe that Elder Murong possesses unparalleled talent, but why only learn four movements? Is this technique difficult to master?" After hearing Murong Longxiang’s narrative, Pei Yan was quite interested in this technique, yet was hesitant upon learning that Murong Longxiang had mastered only four movements despite his extensive cultivation. Perhaps it requires some exceptionally profound Cultivation Technique foundation? If so, Pei Yan could only choose to give up painfully, as he can’t afford such a long time to delve into this technique.

"It requires a certain level of comprehension, alongside Cultivation Techniques and robust Source Energy support. In terms of difficulty, the moves aren’t particularly exquisite; far from exquisite, the moves, if not performed with Cultivation Techniques, can be said to be crude and full of flaws, incomparable to the exquisite Swordsmanship like the Hongjun Sword Furnace and others. As I said, this gun technique pursues ultimate offense, with an unmatched offensive stance, either killing the opponent in one strike or forcing a direct confrontation to decide the final victory," Murong Longxiang said while pointing at Situ Maocai behind him: "In our sect, trusted elders who reach the Asura Dao realm can try learning this technique, but most can only master one or two movements. In this respect, my junior brother is slightly better, mastering four and a half movements."

Situ Maocai took over from his senior brother to continue the introduction: "After hearing this, you should understand that this gun technique doesn’t have high requirements in other aspects; what it values most is physical quality. A powerful physique is needed to support the furious execution of this gun technique without succumbing to exhaustion. My Body Refinement talent is slightly better than my senior brother’s, allowing me to progress further. Hao Liancheng, the predecessor who created this technique, possessed a Half-Demon Body with half divine beast bloodline, so his physique was exceedingly strong. It’s precisely due to such a foundation combined with his innate control over the Power of Thunder that he was able to create this technique! But despite this, he only reached the seventh move of the gun technique. The final movement was merely a concept to him; in his last battle, he attempted to complete it but only used the first move of the eighth style. Due to severe injuries from previous battles, his body couldn’t control the raging power, leading to the snapping of his meridians and death from exhaustion. Yet, even so, his opponents were taken down with him by that move."

"Now that you’ve heard all this, are you sure you want to practice this technique?"

"Yes! Of course! It’s practically tailor-made for me! I think there are hardly any people in this world with a stronger physical quality than mine! Not to mention the strength of a mechanized body, just considering the current enhancement from multiple bloodlines and the changes after contracting with Hu Jiu, my physique far exceeds ordinary Body Refinement cultivators. Moreover, I possess a lightning ability, also having a high aptitude for control. This technique is simply too suitable for me!" Pei Yan exclaimed emotionally after hearing this. Although the technique has several shortcomings, they are irrelevant to him. The custom-made Divine Artifact spear he wields is designed to abandon all defense and focus on extreme attack, making it a perfect match for this technique. If forced to use Divine Artifact fusion, it would surely be a crucial, dangerous moment, warranting a life-risking endeavor.

"Great! Since Pei Xiaoyou is so optimistic about this technique, then once things are settled, follow me back to the sect, and I will teach you personally," Murong Longxiang spoke, confident that the other party would accept the technique without any reluctance about offering it, inviting with a smile.