The Mirror Master

「Willow Shade Courtyard.」

Lu Bai continued to spar with Yun Luo.

It was called sparring, but after practicing until midnight, Lu Bai hadn’t even touched the corner of Yun Luo’s clothes.

After four hours, Lu Bai had gradually become familiar with the speed of the Flying Sword.

But even when he could dodge the first two attacks from the Flying Sword, Yun Luo would simultaneously pull away, giving Lu Bai no chance to get close.

No matter how fast Lu Bai was, he wasn’t faster than the Flying Sword.

During this time, Yun Luo controlled the Flying Sword with one hand while using her free hand to form a Technique and cast Magic, constantly harassing Lu Bai.

By the time midnight rolled around, Yun Luo was getting sleepy, having lost all her initial excitement.

She could easily keep him in check just by casually playing along.

"This is so boring."

Yun Luo recalled her sword, yawned, and said, "I’m sleepy. I’m going to bed."

Lu Bai, on the other hand, had been struggling for four hours and was drenched in sweat, yet he was still full of energy and vigor.

In terms of physical stamina and energy, Martial Artists were much stronger than Cultivators.

Lu Bai, feeling like he wasn’t done yet, said, "Alright, we’ll continue tomorrow."

Yun Luo was just a child, after all. Lu Bai couldn’t very well force her to stay up all night training with him.

Seeing the two of them stop, Yu Daoxuan put away the Mountain Demon Skin, stood up, and led Yun Luo out of the main hall to a side room to rest.

Lu Bai carefully replayed the many details of his bout with Yun Luo, looking for opportunities and summarizing the experience.

Facing the Flying Sword truly gave him a sense of powerlessness.

’No matter how fast my Body Technique is, can I outrun a bullet?’

’And a Flying Sword is far more advanced than a bullet. It can change direction and trajectory at any moment, almost like a target-seeking missile!’

’Just as Yu Daoxuan said before, unless I cultivate a top-tier Body Technique Ultimate Skill, I might be able to dodge the Flying Sword and close the distance.’

’But Yun Luo can also cast Magic at the same time.’

’And she isn’t a stationary target; she won’t just stand there foolishly, waiting for me to get close.’

’Once the fight begins, my opportunities will be few and fleeting.’

’There can be no room for error!’

Lu Bai was lost in thought.

’Actually, the Silence Shocking Secret Technique might be the key to achieving a miraculous victory in this battle!’

’Once Silent Shock is released, an unprepared opponent will surely be dazed for a moment.’

’They’ll freeze in place.’

’The Flying Sword will also falter for an instant.’

’That will be my chance!’

’I can give it a try tomorrow,’ Lu Bai thought. Seeing that no one was around, he immersed his Heart and Spirit in the Ancient Mirror.

’I have to take this opportunity to repair and comprehend the Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist as quickly as possible!’

’There’s no room for failure in this battle.’

’The loser could very well lose their life on the Martial Arts Discussion Platform.’

’I must think of every possible way to increase my combat power.’

Lu Bai controlled the ball of Level 2 Soul Light in the corner, merged it into the Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist Upper Chapter·Ultimate, and silently recited, "Repair!"

The characters gradually blurred.

A moment later, a new line of text appeared.

[Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist·Ultimate (Not Comprehended)]

Lu Bai looked at the four balls of Soul Light in the corner, merged one of them into the technique, and silently recited, "Comprehend!"

The next moment, the moves and Heart Method of the Fist Technique and Martial Technique came flooding into his mind like an epiphany.

Lu Bai subconsciously stood up and, following the memories in his mind, began to practice the Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist.

From the opening move, Furious Gaze Mountain Opening, to Kasaya Demon Suppression, to Eight-armed Dragon Tamer...

And finally, the last form, Sumeru Fall!

The line of text also changed slightly.

[Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist·Ultimate (Entry)]

Practicing the entry-level Fist Technique felt somewhat stiff and unpracticed.

He would often pause after executing a move.

Lu Bai controlled the second ball of Soul Light, merged it into the Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist again, and silently recited, "Comprehend!"

Entry became Minor Success.

Lu Bai merged the remaining two balls of Soul Light into it.

The Fist Technique first went from Minor Success to Great Success.

After a brief pause, the text blurred again.

Streams of insights and experiences surfaced in his mind, as if Lu Bai had already practiced this Fist Technique for decades, or even centuries, knowing it by heart!

After a moment, the text on the mirror’s surface settled.

[Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist·Ultimate (Perfection)]

Lu Bai let out a soft sigh of relief.

’Success!’

Comprehending this Ultimate Skill Fist Technique had brought a significant improvement to his combat power.

After reaching Perfection, Lu Bai discovered that although this Ultimate Skill Fist Technique only had seven forms, it was all-encompassing, integrated both offense and defense, and contained all sorts of incredible and bizarre Magic Techniques.

Take Furious Gaze Mountain Opening, for example. The Fist Technique was fierce and powerful, like a giant axe cleaving a mountain, one punch after another.

Without reaching the Perfection Level, it was just a fierce fist technique.

But once one comprehended it to the Perfection Level, they would understand the meaning of the two words "Furious Gaze."

This was Vajra’s Furious Gaze. It wasn’t a direct attack, but a technique where one’s eyes widened, like a descending Vajra, creating an extremely powerful visual intimidation!

If an opponent’s will was weak or their Dao heart was unstable, they would be instantly captivated by Vajra’s Furious Gaze, revealing an opening.

Combining the Furious Gaze with the Mountain Opening—that was the true power of this form!

Then there was Eight-armed Dragon Tamer, which was a grappling technique.

The technique was so fast it seemed to conjure eight arms in an instant, with each arm employing a different grappling method.

Lock, Wrap, Press, Bind, Intercept, Suppress, Seal, and Destroy!

When all eight arms struck out, they formed a cage, seizing the opponent’s joints and vital points.

Cultivated to its peak, it could even imprison and lock down a True Dragon!

There was also the form, Vajra Earth Splitting.

The Vajra stomps the earth, and the four corners tremble!

On the surface, it seemed to use ground tremors to affect the opponent’s Body Technique and footwork.

But in reality, it used the explosive force of the ground-shaking power to instantly charge forward and attack, achieving extreme speed!

Lu Bai practiced the seven forms of the Fist Technique while contemplating their applications.

’A few of these forms might just come in handy during my spar with Yun Luo tomorrow!’

Lu Bai grew a little excited, mentally devising a few attack plans to test on Yun Luo the next day.

The main hall was extremely clean.

Even though Lu Bai and Yun Luo had been fighting for four hours, not a speck of dust could be seen in the hall.

Late in the night, Lu Bai simply lay down in the main hall, conserving his energy as he fell into a deep sleep.

Early the next morning, Lu Bai went out and returned with some breakfast, candy, and a few strange and interesting toys.

’If I’m going to have a kid be my training partner, I ought to give her some perks.’

Yun Luo usually spent her time on the island diligently practicing her techniques and cultivating her Flying Sword under her master’s supervision.

She had never seen toys like the ones ordinary children had, and she was instantly filled with wonder, her face breaking into a wide smile.

Even if she was at the Eighth-Layer Qi Refining, she was still just a child, after all.

’And these are just ordinary toys.’

’If I could whip out a smartphone or a tablet with cartoons, I feel like I could probably lure her away for good.’

Yu Daoxuan still sat to the side, tending to the Mountain Demon Skin in his hands.

He only took a few small bites of the breakfast Lu Bai had bought.

Originally, Yun Luo had started to find sparring with Lu Bai a bit dull, and by the end of last night, she was just going through the motions.

Now, however, she was serious again.

"Be careful this time."

Lu Bai reminded her as they squared off.

Before his voice had even faded, Lu Bai charged forward again, just like before.

Yun Luo summoned her Flying Sword. With a flash of white light, it shot toward Lu Bai.

Lu Bai was prepared for the first strike and dodged out of the way.

But the Flying Sword wheeled around and came right after him!

Suddenly, Lu Bai stomped his foot on the ground, releasing a massive BANG.

In an instant, the ground shook and the mountains swayed, and the entire hall trembled!

A golden light erupted from Lu Bai’s body as he suddenly shot forward seven to eight zhang at an incredible speed.

In the blink of an eye, he was only about a zhang away from Yun Luo!