Fang Qingyu slowly withdrew his gaze, and the dark gold thunder fire light in his eyes receded like a tide, leaving only deep tranquility.

He glanced at Jiang Wei beside him, her small mouth slightly open, having forgotten her candy, staring at him in astonishment.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve upwards slightly, forming a very faint arc.

Fang Qingyu clenched his fist.

His knuckles emitted a slight crackling sound, as a brand new, entirely different sense of power flowed and settled within his muscles and bones.

This was a very peculiar feeling.

Before this, whether it was thunder or fire, they operated Qi blood, drove Qi force, and then transformed through specific martial techniques to derive offensive traits.

They were more like "clothing" or "weapons" attached to power.

But now, this power of "Thunder Flame," fused with the true intent of thunder's explosive speed and tribulation fire's burning destruction, seemed deeply branded into his marrow, will, and even every inch of flesh and blood.

No longer merely a product dependent on martial techniques.

More like it was part of his own power essence, as natural as breathing, as surging as blood.

This was a transformation originating from the life origin.

A deeper and more direct mastery of power.

"As if I was born possessing it..."

Fang Qingyu murmured, feeling this wonder.

However, the bigger surprise was not the enhancement from the fusion of two martial techniques at this moment, but the unprecedented possibilities revealed to him by the [Map]!

The two Great Sun Level saber techniques could actually fuse and evolve to give birth to more powerful core skills.

What about the body technique? Hard skills?

Even... could the observation method and Qi blood technique also have fusion possibilities?!

This thought was like a spark thrown onto dry wood, instantly igniting the light in Fang Qingyu's eyes, becoming ever brighter and hotter.

Eagerly, he immersed his mind into the [Map].

[Core Skill 1: Nine Heavens Primordial Observation Method·Fourth Realm Lv.3 (0/800)]

[Core Skill 2: Red Bright Nine Revolutions Tribulation Jade Scripture·Third Turn Lv.3 (0/800)]

[Core Skill 3: Thunder Flame World-Burning Slash Lv.1 (0/1000)]

Indeed!

The originally parallel [Thunder Strike Eight Slashes] and [Scorching World Blade] had vanished, replaced by a brand new core skill with a name carrying the might of heaven.

[Thunder Flame World-Burning Slash]!

Moreover, the experience points required for its upgrade reached as high as 1000, far exceeding any previous Great Sun Level martial technique.

"Such a high threshold..."

Fang Qingyu's heart trembled slightly, but was immediately replaced by immense excitement, "However, it is definitely worth it!"

Even though he hadn't truly tested the blade yet, he could clearly sense that the power tier contained in this newly birthed saber technique was multiple times stronger than when the two were individually performed!

This was a qualitative leap!

"Hey, back to your senses?"

A crisp voice with a slightly annoyed tone sounded, interrupting Fang Qingyu's thoughts.

He looked up, only to see Jiang Wei had already put away her astonished expression, returning to her usual indifferent look, as if nothing could hold her interest.

Only those clear big eyes still retained a hint of curiosity.

"Did you just... comprehend the true meaning of martial arts?" Jiang Wei tilted her small head, her tone carrying a sense of certainty.

"True meaning of martial arts?" Fang Qingyu felt a trace of unfamiliarity with this term.

"Yes." Jiang Wei nodded, her small face showing an expression of "I knew it," explaining, "It's a power that only a Martial Arts Grandmaster can fully master. In the Mystic Martial Artist stage, only a very few talented individuals who have reached an ultimate understanding of their own martial techniques have a chance to comprehend a 'True Intent Prototype.' Once mastered, the combat power undergoes qualitative change, far beyond the ordinary peak of Profound."

Fang Qingyu slowly stood up, stretched his muscles, emitting a crackling sound, feeling the surging power within, as if able to invoke thunder fire at any moment.

He looked at Jiang Wei and asked his curiosity: "Then... do the Qi Blood Technique, Observation Method, Body Technique, and Hard Skills also have a chance to comprehend true intent?"

Jiang Wei was slightly stunned by the question, seemingly not expecting Fang Qingyu to ask this.

She lowered her head, frowning, a rare seriousness on her small face, and after a moment, she raised her head:

"Hard skills and body technique, of course, can. The true intent comprehended from perfect hard skills will greatly enhance your physical body's essence, for example, the 'Immovable True Intent' and 'True Meaning of Ash Destruction' you might have a chance to comprehend now... etc., transforming your defense and power base. The true intent of body technique concerns the mysteries of 'speed,' 'movement,' and 'illusion-reality,' allowing your body technique to transform completely."

She paused, pointing her small hand at Fang Qingyu's dantian and between his brows: "However... the Qi Blood Technique and Observation Method, no."

"Why?" Fang Qingyu inquired further.

"Because they are not strictly 'martial techniques'," Jiang Wei explained, her tone carrying a recognition of ancient systems, "The Qi Blood Technique is a 'Root Technique' that ignites the furnace of life, tempering the origin of Qi Blood, while the Observation Method is a 'Divine Technique' that gathers spiritual will, communicates with heaven and earth, temperes the divine soul. They are the foundation and source of a martial artist's power system, the engine that drives all 'martial techniques.' They themselves are the carriers and manifestations of 'intent,' a higher-level power prototype. Your training of them is the constant tempering, condensing, and sublimating of your 'intent,' Qi blood's 'intent,' spiritual 'intent.' When they become strong enough, they naturally can support higher tier 'true meaning of martial arts,' and even in the future, they themselves can evolve into your own 'Way' and 'Domain'."

She looked at Fang Qingyu's contemplative expression and couldn't help but roll her eyes slightly, with a hint of ridicule: "Moreover, a normal person... who would, at the Profound stage, leave behind the true intent of hard skills, and go off to comprehend the true meaning of saber technique first like you!"

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