Lu Yan flipped through the Yi Jin Jing and noted that, while it seemed easy to understand, it was actually profound and unpredictable—clearly an authentic divine-level technique.
Did the headmaster really create it?
She found it hard to believe that a martial artist could create a divine-level technique; it was too astonishing!
Lu Yan didn't press the matter further. She knew the headmaster wasn't telling the whole truth, and there must be something he was hiding. She hurried back to her residence to study it carefully.
Li Qingyang also returned to his room to comprehend the technique.
Both of them began learning Yi Jin Jing simultaneously, sometimes silent, sometimes ecstatic, their expressions changing by the second.
"This Yi Jin Jing is much stronger than the Qingxin techniques I've been cultivating. It can be a replacement!"
"Father, it was a wise decision for me to reject the Cangshan School and join the Iron Bone School!"
Li Qingyang was certain that the prestigious Cangshan School could never possess such a miraculous technique.
Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he started practicing according to the formula.
The advantage of the Yi Jin Jing obtained through the system was that, while it seemed profound, it was actually easy to understand. With Li Qingyang's qualifications, he entered a state of cultivation within a day.
Lu Yan progressed even faster. Within a day and night, she had run through Yi Jin Jing several times. The more she practiced, the more delighted she became: "This technique mainly focuses on body tempering and doesn't conflict with my Tai Xuanbing techniques, so I can practice both!"
"How does the headmaster have a divine-level technique, and a rather rare body-refining method at that? Could it be... the Iron Bone Sect is truly an ancient sect that has fallen into decline?"
Divine-level techniques were rare on the Xingyun Continent, usually only found in the top-tier sects. She didn't believe Jun Changxiao could have casually found or bought it; it must have been passed down from ancient times.
"I must have underestimated the Iron Bone Sect and the headmaster."
Determined, Lu Yan clenched her fist, her eyes filled with resolve and a hint of murderous intent. "With this divine-level technique, perhaps I can achieve my revenge!"
...
Both the first and second disciples were focused on the Yi Jin Jing.
Meanwhile, the headmaster paced around his bedroom, frustrated. "They haven't reacted after half an hour. Is this technique fake or defective?"
"The host's spiritual root quality is too poor. Even if Yi Jin Jing is easy to understand, it is more difficult for you to cultivate than others."
"Are you saying that without the system, I would be worthless?"
The system was silent for a long time before replying, "The host's comprehension ability is indeed unique, but... that's a fair assessment."
"Ah!"
Xun Jun often laughed, clutching his head and growling, "First, Lu Yan hit me, now the system is hitting me too. Is there no end to this?"
No! No!
I must master Yi Jin Jing.
If it takes an hour, a day, a year, or even a lifetime, I will do it!
I don't need to rely on external forces; I can cultivate myself!
Determined, Jun Chang sat on his bed and began his practice. He practiced overnight, and by dawn, though exhausted, he felt happy, "Finally, I can run it for a whole day and night..."
Being able to run it didn't mean successful cultivation; it had to be cycled continuously.
He handed over the school management to Li Qingyang and devoted himself to cultivation.
Hard work pays off.
After two days, Jun Changxiao finally mastered Yi Jin Jing skillfully. He could easily run the major and minor cycles, achieving an endless loop.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden task [Heavenly Compensation] and earning 10 points of contribution!"
"Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden task [Hard Work] and earning 10 points of contribution!"
"Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden task [Self-Reliance] and earning 10 points of contribution!"
"Ding!"
"Contribution Value: 50/100."
Jun Changxiao smiled and shook his head, "It seems the system doesn't want me to rely too much on it, leaving such hidden tasks."
"But... first to give hardships, then rewards for diligence and self-reliance. Are these hidden tasks related to idioms?"
...
The Yi Jin Jing not only refined the body but also served as a mental technique.
After another day of practice, Jun Changxiao realized that absorbing heaven and earth's spiritual energy was faster than through meditation.
"Indeed, it's good to have a divine-level technique."
"At this rate, even with poor qualifications, I can gather enough spiritual energy to open my pulse in a few days!"
Encouraged by the progress, Jun Changxiao focused even more on cultivation.
His qualifications could be improved through hard work, and his disciples with better qualifications naturally succeeded faster.
Low-quality disciples had a tougher time, as their lower qualifications presented a significant obstacle. It took them seven or eight days of hard work to succeed.
After ten days, all disciples of the Iron Bone Sect had a preliminary understanding of Yi Jin Jing.
During this time, Li Qingyang had to manage the sect, as the disciples were so immersed in practice they would forget to eat.
"How is your understanding over the past two days?" one disciple asked.
"Pretty good. I've gathered enough spiritual energy to pulse."
"Hahaha, I've gathered enough too!"
"Our unique technique is really powerful. Before, it would have taken me two or three months to consolidate enough spiritual energy for pulsing. Now it only takes three or five days!"
The disciples gathered together, discussing the Yi Jin Jing while practicing.
If they knew the technique also increased the success rate of opening pulses, they would be even more ecstatic.
The next day, disciples began attempting to open their pulses.
"Did I... succeed?"
A four-section disciple of Kaimai sat on his bed, feeling the spiritual force opening the meridians in his body. His expression gradually solidified.
His qualifications were only average, and he had been stuck in Kaimai for three years. During this time, he experienced many failures. This time, he felt the meridians, previously blocked, open up easily.
Tears in his eyes, he thought, "I haven't worked hard enough yet, but the meridians opened like breaking through a wall!"
"Hahaha!"
"I've opened the third pulse!"
He laughed and shouted in ecstasy.
Similar scenes occurred throughout the sect. Regardless of the disciples' qualifications, as long as they consolidated enough spiritual energy with Yi Jin Jing, many succeeded in opening their pulses.
The next day, Li Qingyang stood in the hall and reported:
"The second section of Kaimai advanced to the third section, with nine successes and eight failures."
"Kaimai third section to fourth section, five successes and six failures."
"Kaimai fourth section to fifth section, one success and one failure."
After the report, he took a deep breath, still shocked.
Coming from a prestigious family, Li Qingyang knew how difficult it was to open pulses. Even in a prominent family, opening three or five pulses a year was cause for celebration.
Yesterday alone, 30 disciples had opened their pulses!
This number was astounding. Li Qingyang couldn't fathom it. Even more incredible was that 15 out of 30 disciples succeeded!
Jun Changxiao touched his chin, "Not bad."
"Not bad?"
Li Qingyang's mouth twitched. "Headmaster, more than a dozen disciples succeeded in one day. This is shocking!"
"Qingyang."
Jun Changxiao walked down and patted him on the shoulder. "This kind of thing will become very common. As the second disciple, you must learn to adapt."
Watching the departing headmaster, Li Qingyang murmured, "This kind of thing... will be common?"