Purple Mist Dao Master-Chapter 846 - 553: Wave Riding Micro Steps: One Step to Heaven, Second Step: Cross the Sky, Three-step Wind, Four Steps of Divine Travel!

Sitting Mountain Country, though classified as a tertiary nation, has vast territories and a large population, naturally giving birth to many strong figures or attracting masters from all directions.

Among them, the "Sitting Mountain Three Ancestors" are undoubtedly the figures standing at the pinnacle of the entire Sitting Mountain Country, even standing equal to the King.

Each of the Three Ancestors is an overlord, and each of their growth stories can be regarded as legendary.

Yan Chuan once promised the Iron Clothes Sect to go to Sitting Mountain Country for a national war, to help the sect leader Lv Zhong train his soldiers, as he had asked Lv Zhong to assist in Tan Valley Realm for support. Yan Chuan had a favor to ask back then; now, even though Tan Valley Realm has Demon Ape Avatar and Tan Dou, two ninth-rank experts and no longer needs Lv Zhong's backing, he can't break the promise he once made as it would be disgraceful.

Moreover, Yan Chuan is also concerned about the "Genius Battle" slated for May next year in Sitting Mountain Country, and heading there early could be beneficial.

Besides, being confined to Tan Valley Realm and other King City realms are mere hinterlands with narrow perspectives, where one encounters few Sixth Rank Divine Generals, and interactions are mostly with commoners, limiting Yan Chuan's worldview and martial cultivation.

"Traveling Thousands of Miles" need not be literal walking; the focus is on exploration and seeing the world, and Sitting Mountain Country is an excellent choice, possibly serving as Yan Chuan's first stop in his "Traveling Thousands of Miles" plan.

Now that Wang Zhengyi has awakened, Yan Chuan's comings and goings follow his heart, free from confinement, adding yet another layer of assurance.

However, before heading to Sitting Mountain Country, it's best to advance further with either "Wave Riding Micro Steps" or "Washing Marrow Scripture."

Yan Chuan's thoughts spread widely, as he is still reading the records of "One of Sitting Mountain Three Ancestors, Pang Zhang." The truths and lies are hard to distinguish, yet the stories about Pang Zhang, the anecdotes, and some martial arts aspects, whether real or fabricated, make Yan Chuan read with interest. Suddenly, when seeing the early cultivation of Qinggong Movement Technique "Flying Cloud Four Steps" by Pang Zhang—

"One Step to Heaven, Second Step: Cross the Sky, Three-step Wind Travel, Four Steps of Divine Travel!"

Yan Chuan suddenly felt inspired, as if enlightenment hit, and task progress for "Derivation Skill" Task Five: "Wave Riding Micro Steps (True Skill)" sharply increased.

Following the Innate Chapter of "Wave Riding Micro Steps," a Peak Chapter emerged naturally—

"Impermanence, Six Meridians, Flying God, Breaking Body, Sword Net, Sword Rain."

"This is the First Chapter, 'Sword Rain.'

"Second Chapter—"

"Ascending, Crossing the Sky, Wind Travel, Ten Thousand Miles, Divine Travel, Sword River!"

"This is the Second Chapter, 'Flying Cloud!'

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Your "Wave Riding Micro Steps (First Chapter)" has been enhanced; Skill Level +5.

Your "Wave Riding Micro Steps (Second Chapter)" has been advanced; First Realm: Beginner → Second Realm: First Glimpse. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

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Since the creation of the 'Sword Rain Six Forms' in the first chapter of "Wave Riding Micro Steps," Yan Chuan had been pondering the future paths for "Wave Riding Micro Steps."

Since True Skill "Wave Riding Micro Steps" primarily derives from Lightweight Absolute Skill "Wave Riding Micro Steps" and Sword Qi Absolute Skill "Six Meridian Divine Sword," the future routes for "Wave Riding Micro Steps" indeed branch into two: one is enhancing the speed and changes of movement techniques, the other is strengthening the cooperation and power of Sword Qi.

Yan Chuan found himself in a dilemma.

During this time, he actively learned about many lightweight body techniques and swordsmanship and arrays, pondering and contemplating until today, while flipping through the life story of "One of Sitting Mountain Three Ancestors, Pang Zhang," when seeing the simple description of Pang Zhang's early cultivation of "Flying Cloud Four Steps," Yan Chuan suddenly realized—

"Wave Riding Micro Steps!"

"At its root, it's still Qinggong! It's still the movement technique!"

"Being a Qinggong Movement Technique, Sword Qi and arrays are just supplementary. Forcing power is losing seniority, walking off the path. Moreover, as this 'Wave Riding Micro Steps' strengthens the run, its pace and Sword Qi power becomes stronger; hence, my main attack could well focus on lightweight body technique and changes—"

"Ladder Cloud Ascension."

"Spirit Snake Soaring."

"Riding the Wind."

"Ten Thousand Mile Expedition."

"Divine Traveling the Four Seas."

"Following Ascending, Crossing the Sky, Wind Travel, Ten Thousand Miles, Divine Travel, the speed and changes of 'Wave Riding Micro Steps' in Qinggong aspect reach the peak, leaving traces as one passes, Sword Qi stretching ten thousand miles, converging into a river; this is 'Sword River!'

The overall inspiration for the second chapter of "Wave Riding Micro Steps" came from Pang Zhang Ancestor's "Flying Cloud Four Steps." However, Yan Chuan has never seen anyone perform "Flying Cloud Four Steps," nor read its secret manual; this was his fundamental and initial inspiration from the description, forming an outline, with all the subsequent fill being Yan Chuan's accumulation along this journey.

The first move, "Ascending," involves Absolute Skill "Ladder Cloud Jump."

The second move, "Crossing the Sky," involves True Skill "Spirit Snake Eight Steps."

The third move, "Wind Travel," involves True Skill "Autumn Wind Ten Leaves Cloud Water Sword."

The fourth move, "Ten Thousand Miles," is Yan Chuan's integration of many long-distance flight Qinggong techniques, best suited for far-distance travel.

The fifth move, "Quick Divine Travel," is swift like an electric flash, fierce and unmatched, derived from the third move "Flying God," blended with the first move "Impermanence."

As for the sixth move "Sword River," it was inspired by the "Sword River" from the "Evil Extinguishing Righteous Yang Saber" created by Sheng Xuan, but more so from "Wave Riding Micro Steps" first chapter's "Six Meridians," "Breaking Body," "Sword Net," and "Sword Rain," an amalgamation of various thoughts, ending in this move.

"Ultimate speed!"

"Ultimate change!"

"Upon this basis, without chasing ultimate Sword Qi; the Sword Qi naturally reaches the ultimate in power or quantity."

Yan Chuan's thoughts flowed smoothly, with clarity of mind.

The next moment—

Your "Washing Marrow Scripture" (First Chapter) has been upgraded: Fourth Realm Slightly Accomplished → Fifth Realm of Mastery.

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With the Sixth Move "Unity" mastered, an instant breakthrough, hence opening new horizons!

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Combat Power: Second Rank·Innate Eighth Layer (August 25).

Physique: Fifth Rank·Innate Eighteenth Layer (158 Fire Bud Crystals).

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Great Yan Hongwu, Year Twelve, August 25.

Returning to Tan Valley Realm on the third day, Yan Chuan not only researched "Wave Riding Micro Steps" Second Chapter, "Sword River," but also mastered the Sixth Move, marking the Fifth Realm, achieving integration, along with a sudden breakthrough in cultivation, advancing to Innate Eighth Layer.

True Skill!

Cultivation!

Complete enhancement, Yan Chuan's battle power is certain to skyrocket, but to determine the precise level, a test in Returning Ruins is required.

But, just as Yan Chuan stood up, suddenly, Chen Ze hurriedly came to seek him—

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