Chapter 414: Never Doubt Master (3)

The original interpretations of the ancient technique had long been lost, so the later generations’ understanding had become skewed. As a result, not only was it difficult to produce Saints, but even producing a few experts in the Dao Union or Divine Realm was challenging. The true essence and subtleties of the technique remained beyond anyone’s grasp.

For over a century, generations of instructors at White Deer Academy had dedicated themselves tirelessly to deciphering the true secrets of the Innate Art, hoping to restore the academy’s former glory. But progress had always been minimal. Interpretations multiplied, yet the results were weaker than in the past.

Li Junjie’s sudden emergence as he delivered a week’s worth of lectures on the intricacies of the Innate Art with interpretations never heard before, which were often contrary to those previously taught, sparked a massive upheaval among the academy’s instructors.

Skeptics were not in short supply. However, the old headmaster organized a group of instructors to discreetly practice according to Li Junjie’s teachings. The results left them stunned. Li Junjie’s interpretation had proved to be more effective than the academy’s conventional instruction. Judging by the students’ reactions, the same was true for them.

In the initial days, some senior students raised doubts about Li Junjie’s interpretations of the Innate Art and debated them openly. But as time passed, the number of doubters dwindled. It became commonplace for large crowds to gather at the training grounds to attend lectures, as seen tonight. The only change was the growing number of attendees.

Unbeknownst to most students, even the old headmaster and the head of the academic department were listening from afar.

Li Junjie’s explanations of the Innate Art were essentially repetitions of Li Xiaofei’s teachings, without any personal embellishments. Before they knew it, two hours had flown by as Li Junjie shared all his insights for the day. The surrounding students and instructors felt as if time had passed too quickly. Some were already trying out what they had learned right there on the spot.

Li Junjie cleared his throat. Just when everyone expected him to say the familiar phrase, “Come back tomorrow,” he instead announced, “The Innate Art is the foundational inner qi cultivation method. I also have a body-refining technique called Yi Jin Jing, which can enhance physical constitution. I’ll explain it now, and if anyone’s interested, you can practice it with me...”

He began to elaborate on the first level of the Yi Jin Jing he had just learned that day, providing a detailed demonstration and explanation on the spot.

The crowd that had been ready to disperse immediately settled back down to listen attentively. Gradually, they became fully absorbed.

In the distance, the old headmaster and the academic department head exchanged looks of extreme shock. Soon, that shock transformed into ecstatic joy. This technique seemed tailor-made for White Deer Academy.

***

In the light-network virtual world. Longya Group's website livestream room.

“What? You met Master in real life?!”

“Did you get any contact information?”

“Where? Where?”

Their senior brothers and sisters immediately crowded around the six brothers.

The bald man smacked his forehead with a smug expression and said, “Heh, bet you didn’t see that coming. The six of us are luckier than you all.”

Guo Zong'ao couldn’t hold back and asked, “What does Master look like? Young or old? What does he do? Is he a Saint?”

The others eagerly awaited an answer.

“Master told us not to say anything.” The bald man spread his hands and added, “Maybe one day, he will reveal his identity to you himself.”

Guo Zong'ao, Zhou Yidao, Su Qianni, Ding Mingya, Brother Dao, and Ren Woyou all looked disappointed. They had increasingly come to feel that the livestream room without their Master was a completely different place.

It wasn’t that the room had lost popularity. It was the energy and atmosphere that felt off. Even they, each time they faced difficulties in cultivation, found themselves missing him more.

The bald man continued, “Master said he won’t return for now. We should handle matters in the livestream room among ourselves. As for contact information, do you really think Master would give it to us? If he wants to show up, he will come on his own.”

“Exactly, senior brothers and sisters, please stop asking,” added the young man with yellow hair and earrings. “However, Master did specifically pass on a new technique for us to teach you.”

“What technique?”

“A new ancient martial true legacy?”

“That’s amazing! Don’t keep us in suspense, tell us.”

The senior brothers and sisters grew excited. The bald man and his five companions took turns explaining the first part of the Yi Jin Jing. Unlike ordinary martial artists, they were practitioners of ancient martial true legacies, and their cultivation levels were not low. Once their senior brothers and sisters heard the new technique, they immediately sensed that it was different from anything they had practiced before.

“Master said this is a technique that can cleanse the body, transform the practitioner, and allow one to leap like a carp over the dragon gate.” The bald man emphasized repeatedly.

Those who heard him were both shocked and skeptical.

Is there really such a technique in the world? Could it be true?

"You'd better not doubt Master." One of the six brothers, the fair-skinned one, couldn’t help but remind the senior brothers and sisters upon seeing their expressions.

“It’s not doubt—it’s just shocking,” Zhou Yidao quickly explained.

Ding Mingya, a talented university student, also added, “A technique that can enhance aptitude is unheard of. As far as I know, even Beixia University doesn’t have such a method. Usually one needs external aids to improve one’s natural talent...”

“If Master says it can be done, then it can be done,” Four-Eyes, one of the six brothers, insisted. “You all need to remember one thing, never doubt Master.”

Brother Dao’s face revealed a hint of skepticism. “What do you guys know? Is Master’s real-life identity... that impressive?”

The six brothers' expressions immediately turned solemn and reverent.

The bald man spoke in a voice filled with almost fanatical devotion, “Master is always more incredible than your wildest imagination. I’ll say it again, never doubt Master.”

The others were thoughtful. When the six brothers first became disciples, they had done so reluctantly after a hard lesson. Their initial behavior wasn’t exactly respectful, let alone reverent. It wasn’t until they were taught the fingertip sword technique that their attitude had become more earnest. But now, they had reached a point where they revered their Master with such respect?

There was only one possible explanation. Their Master’s status in real life must be extraordinarily high. No, to be more precise, it must be terrifying. Otherwise, the six brothers wouldn’t repeatedly emphasize how they should never doubt Master.

These six had experienced life and came from families with Saints. If they were speaking like this, their Master must at least be at the Divine Realm, if not a Saint. Realizing this, the other disciples felt a surge of excitement. The stronger Master was, the more fortunate they were.

Just as everyone exchanged their insights and excitement over the Yi Jin Jing, Little Martial Uncle Zhang Zhihong came online with a grim expression.

“There’s trouble.” When he saw Guo Zong'ao and the others, Zhang Zhihong said, “What we feared is finally happening.”

“What is it?” the bald man asked. “Uncle, is Mechanical Eternity coming for us?”

Zhang Zhihong nodded. “The Longya Group platform is about to launch a guild war. This time, it’s going to be a no-holds-barred war. The Mythical Heavy Industry and Eternal Precision guilds have formed an alliance and announced that they will attack our livestream room.”

“Damn, a no-holds-barred war?”

“Are they really going that far?”

Guo Zong'ao, Brother Dao, and the others instantly realized the gravity of the situation.

Guild wars in the light-network virtual world were battles where lives were on the line. War meant bloodshed and death.

Wars among major streamers involved fierce clashes, leaving countless casualties and sending blood flowing like rivers. The cost of defeat was too heavy for anyone to bear. This time, the Grandmaster of Heaven livestream room was in big trouble.