How to write a self-created martial art in a cultivation novel? The main character in the novel was mediocre. Moreover, he was not old.

Self-created martial arts in cultivation novels were usually a fascinating plot because it allowed the protagonist to have the opportunity to learn and master martial arts techniques that surpassed ordinary people. Here are some possible writing techniques: [1. The protagonist's aptitude is average. The protagonist should not have any extraordinary talent or special background. This would make the protagonist feel more difficult and challenging in the process of creating his own martial arts.] 2. Not old: The younger the protagonist is, the easier it is to discover his/her martial arts potential. This would allow the readers to be more involved in the protagonist's growth. 3. Learning experience: The protagonist should have experienced a lot of difficult cultivation and tests before he had the opportunity to learn and master self-created martial arts. This might include inheriting from the sect, cultivating in seclusion, exploring nature, and so on. 4. Martial arts system: The protagonist needs to create a martial arts system. This system should have its own unique characteristics and rules, not simply copying or imitating other martial arts. 5. Self-breakthrough: The protagonist needs to constantly break through his own limitations and challenges his own limits in the process of learning and mastering his own martial arts. This allowed the readers to feel the growth and improvement of the protagonist. 6. Story twist: In the process of creating his own martial arts, the protagonist may face many difficulties and challenges, and may also experience many life twists and changes. These twists and changes could trigger the climax of the plot and the development of the story. The above are some possible writing techniques. As for how to write it, it still needs to be adjusted according to the storyline and character settings.