Heavenly Copy-Paste Technique

"Which means that everything we thought we knew about the current balance of power in the martial world is about to become irrelevant. The alliance has been preparing for this war while we’ve been assuming that peace was the natural state of affairs."

Palace Master Danhye Yeoryeong’s words hung in the air like smoke from a funeral pyre, and Jinmu found himself nodding in agreement despite the grim implications of what she had said. The scope of the crisis they now faced was staggering, but something else was beginning to crystallize in his mind as he considered their current situation.

Three of the Five Great Sects’ heirs are still here at Mount Mugang. Juhwa Gyeongcheol from Hwagyeong Sword Sect, Seoryeon Baekho from Baekrin White Tiger Hall, and Eunwon Jinseong from Azure Thunder Hall. All of them represent martial traditions that I’ve never had the opportunity to study directly.

"We should establish a secure communication network immediately," Pavilion Master Hyeon Ryu was saying, his voice growing stronger as he continued to recover from the effects of the poison. "If the alliance is planning to strike within the month, every orthodox sect needs to understand what they’re facing."

Jinmu participated in the strategic discussion that followed, offering insights about the conspiracy’s structure and the capabilities they had observed during the recent fighting. But part of his attention remained focused on the unique opportunity that circumstances had presented.

The Heavenly Copy-Paste Technique had already allowed him to acquire the foundational arts of two of the Five Great Sects. From his interactions with Eun Haria and her mentors, he had gained access to the Yeonhwa Lotus Palace’s sophisticated combat philosophy. From the defeated members of the Twelve Blades, he had learned the systematic approach that defined the Mugang Martial Pavilion’s elite techniques.

But that still leaves three complete martial systems that I’ve never encountered. The fire-based cultivation of Hwagyeong Sword Sect, the body refinement methods of Baekrin White Tiger Hall, and the lightning techniques of Azure Thunder Hall. Each one represents centuries of refinement and development.

"The young masters who participated in the tournament," Yeoryeong was saying, "they should be recalled to their respective sects immediately for their own safety. If the alliance is targeting orthodox leadership, the heirs of major sects would be prime objectives."

"I agree," Hyeon Ryu replied. "We’ll provide them with escort details to ensure they reach their home territories safely. The last thing we need is for any of them to be captured or killed while they’re under our protection."

The mention of escorts and safe passage made Jinmu’s pulse quicken slightly. If the young masters were preparing to leave Mount Mugang immediately, his window of opportunity was closing rapidly. Once they returned to their respective sects, the chance to study their techniques directly would be lost indefinitely.

I need to approach this carefully. These aren’t enemies or conspirators that I can simply ambush and copy from. They’re legitimate heirs of allied sects, and any hostile action against them could destabilize the orthodox alliance just when unity is most crucial.

"How long before the escort arrangements can be finalized?" Jinmu asked, trying to keep his voice casual despite the urgency he felt.