Qu Qingge's excitement surged. "Actually, I was already considering cultivating archery..."
"The Nangong Clan's Shocking Feather Arrow Technique reigns supreme, rivaling any martial art," Qin Yang interjected. "Combined with my Mi Tian Art and Heaven-Defying Divination..."
"It's perfect! We'd be invincible!" Qin Yang concluded.
Qu Qingge's heart burned with passion, yet he harbored no illusions. He possessed an even more heaven-defying method—the Divine Art of Heaven's Evolution.
While Heaven-Defying Divination could only predict short-term futures for combat purposes, the Divine Art of Heaven's Evolution formed the very foundation of the Heavenly Secrets Sect's dominance across the continent.
Rumors claimed that throughout history, the sect's greatest masters could foresee events centuries—even a millennium—into the future, and even unravel the mysteries of the past.
Snap! Qin Yang's fingers cracked in front of Qu Qingge. "What's on your mind?"
Qu Qingge snapped back to reality. If Qin Yang truly taught him this powerful archery technique, he could unleash its potential to heights even Qin Yang couldn't imagine.
Qin Yang spoke, "Once you choose your path, there's no turning back. Consider your decision carefully."
"You truly have an archery technique comparable to the Shocking Feather Arrow Technique..."
"Not comparable. Superior."
"Then I choose archery!" Qu Qingge declared with conviction.
Qin Yang stroked his chin. This would save him considerable effort. The Shocking Sword Finger technique couldn't be casually taught, and after modifications, its power would no longer reach peak levels. Moreover, it still required high-level cultivation techniques. If they were using archery skills instead, all these problems would be resolved.
Qin Yang closed his eyes, activating the Mi Tian Art while simultaneously entering hunting posture. His entire body vanished from sight.
Though Qin Yang remained standing in the same spot, no one could detect his presence.
Not even Martial Heaven himself!
Martial Heaven suddenly materialized, having just realized he could no longer sense Qin Yang's existence!
"Where's Qin Yang? Did he fall?" Martial Heaven's sudden appearance startled Qu Qingge.
The two leaned over the railing, peering downward at nothing but clouds and the distant earth.
"I'm right here!" Qin Yang frowned as he materialized.
If he didn't reappear now, Martial Heaven might actually go looking for him.
Falling from a magical flying boat? What kind of joke is that...
"You?" Martial Heaven furrowed his brow. He knew Qin Yang possessed methods to conceal his aura, and when combined with his beheading attacks, the results were extraordinary. But until now, he'd always been able to sense Qin Yang's presence...
"I'm working on developing cultivation techniques and martial arts for him," Qin Yang said. "I'll be with you in a moment." With that, he vanished again.
Martial Heaven was stunned. He was a major realm higher than Qin Yang, yet...
Sensing the flow of air, Martial Heaven could still vaguely pinpoint Qin Yang's location. But this only worked when Qin Yang remained motionless!
"What other tricks does this brat have up his sleeve?" Martial Heaven found himself increasingly unable to read Qin Yang. It was as if the boy grew stronger by the moment.
Qin Yang activated the Mi Tian Art, entering a hunting stance as he drew the Dragon Song Bow and nocked an arrow.
The Yin-Yang All-Embracing Art automatically adjusted, maximizing Qin Yang's power.
He began employing his movement techniques, activating the Heaven-Defying Divination.
After activating each martial technique he'd planned to teach Qu Qingge, Qin Yang memorized the true qi circulation patterns of the Yin-Yang All-Embracing Art.
"Done. Complete," Qin Yang said, reappearing.
"You're modifying Qu Qingge's cultivation method?" Martial Heaven asked incredulously.
"Correct. Problem?" Qin Yang countered.
Martial Heaven shook his head in numb silence.
Qin Yang turned to Qu Qingge. "I've revised your cultivation method. The flaws in the Mi Tian Art have been eliminated. Additionally, I've included the hunting stance, archery techniques, movement techniques..."
As Qin Yang explained each modification, Qu Qingge's eyes grew increasingly bright, his body trembling with excitement.
When he learned about the hunting stance's perfect concealment capabilities when combined with the Mi Tian Art, he nearly jumped up in elation.
For an archer, this was already formidable. But Qin Yang also provided him with martial movement techniques. Though not as graceful as the Dragon Soaring Steps, they were nearly as swift.
With this complete set of skills, Qu Qingge would stand invincible against peers before battle even began.
And that powerful archery technique...
"He's practically a perfect assassin," Martial Heaven observed, his discernment piercing through to the core. "If Qin Yang's claims hold true, this Qu Qingge will become utterly terrifying!"
"The Dragon Song Bow may lack high-grade refinement, but its effects are extraordinary," Qin Yang continued. "The dragon's roar that accompanies each shot can disorient opponents, ensuring your position remains concealed—rather, it enhances your cover."
He paused momentarily before adding, "When you reach the Zongshi Realm, you'll be able to form arrows from true qi. Yet even then, you can still choose to use powerful magical arrows for even greater potency!"
Qu Qingge nodded vigorously, barely containing his impatience.
Qin Yang studied him intently before stating, "There are two conditions to this arrangement."
"Speak," Qu Qingge urged, his composure finally cracking. The overwhelming potential left him breathless.
"Since I'm teaching you these arts, you must follow my rules. No attacks against me or my allies."
"Of course! From now on, I'll follow you!" Qu Qingge pledged.
"That won't be necessary. I don't take disciples; I only make friends." Qin Yang extended a finger. "Secondly, we must never act against our principles."
Qu Qingge nodded.
Martial Heaven remained silent before saying, "Don't worry, this kid's more reliable than you."
With Martial Heaven's assurance, Qin Yang relaxed but still warned, "If you break our agreement, I'll..."
Martial Heaven raised an eyebrow, while Qu Qingge looked at Qin Yang with curiosity.
"Kill you myself," Qin Yang said without hesitation.
Martial Heaven studied Qin Yang deeply. With each word, his growing fondness for Qin Yang intensified.
Qu Qingge tensed, swallowing hard. He had no doubt Qin Yang would follow through. In his mind, Qin Yang's power already surpassed his wildest imagination.
"Look at you, so frightened!" Qin Yang burst into laughter.
While others might be manageable, Qin Yang knew exactly what kind of person would result from teaching this system to Qu Qingge.
If someone were to use the abilities learned from Qin Yang for evil, his name would stink for ten thousand years.
Better to prevent problems before they start. Qin Yang may not be a saint, but he didn't want to bring disaster upon the world.
"Right, I forgot something even more important." Qin Yang frowned, his expression growing more serious.
"W-what?" Qu Qingge's heart began to race with anxiety.
Qin Yang's expression grew even more grave, his brows tightly furrowed.
Martial Heaven also held his breath. What could be more important than this?
"Fatso, come help me with the accounts!" Qin Yang barked.
"Coming!" Jin Wanshan jogged over.
For the past few days, Lou Mengyu had been assisting Qin Yang, but he soon discovered that Jin Wanshan was essentially a human calculator. Even if Qin Yang had a real calculator, he couldn't guarantee he'd calculate faster than Jin Wanshan.
As Qin Yang explained everything about the system, Jin Wanshan's eyes suddenly filled with resentment.
"You've given him so many powerful techniques and martial arts. What about me? What about Lou Mengyu? If he decides to take me on, I wouldn't stand a chance!"
Jin Wanshan protested, and Lou Mengyu followed suit. After hearing about these techniques and martial arts, they were equally stunned.
"Don't worry, you won't be at a disadvantage," Qin Yang assured them.
"Really?" Jin Wanshan asked, unconvinced.
Qin Yang stroked his chin. "At worst, you might end up in a stalemate. Besides, a cultivator's strength depends on many factors - including contracted beasts and such. As long as your defenses are strong enough, he won't be able to land a blow. Then he'll be powerless against you."
"Of course not! I'd never attack you!" Qu Qingge's face flushed crimson, and he stammered out repeated assurances.
Jin Wanshan burst into laughter. "Just messing with you! If I didn't say that, Qin Yang wouldn't have created these martial arts for me. I just wanted him to understand the scale."
Qin Yang's face darkened with frustration. "Let's settle the account immediately!"
Jin Wanshan snorted derisively, and after a moment of mental calculation, he declared: "Priceless."
Qu Qingge's legs buckled, nearly collapsing to the ground.