High Martial Arts: Enlightenment after Practices

Tana explained helplessly from the side, "Ufei’s Spiritual Power is naturally weaker than average. Every time she dies in the Battle Network, she experiences intense pain that can even damage her Spirit."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wuyi fell silent for a moment before nodding.

If she were the child of an ordinary family, Xu Wuyi would have advised her to persevere, as her scores on the college entrance exams would affect her future path.

Any minor trauma she suffered now could easily be healed in the future.

But Ufei was from the direct lineage of the Ximo Royal Family, so there was no need to take such a risk. Even if her exam results were slightly worse, it wouldn’t affect her future.

If she were forced to train and suffered irreversible damage to her Spirit, the price would be far too high.

The Ximo Royal Family had its own experts; they would have seen this, which was why they hadn’t forced Ufei to train.

Xu Wuyi nodded and looked at the others.

"I noted the issues each of you had in the last match. Now, I will address them one by one, so listen carefully."

For the next two hours, Xu Wuyi gave each person a detailed analysis and personalized guidance.

From power exertion techniques to Qi and Blood circulation, from coordinating step techniques to combat awareness, his advice was sharp and went straight to the heart of their problems.

The thirty-odd young Martial Artists listened, completely captivated. Tana stood to the side, a gratified smile on her face as she watched.

She knew that for these children of the Royal Family, this single session with Xu Wuyi was likely more valuable than half a year of their own arduous training.

By the time the last question was answered, it was already five in the afternoon.

Xu Wuyi logged out of his virtual avatar and took off his helmet.

Inside the training ground, the thirty-odd young Martial Artists bowed in unison.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!"

Their voices were unified, their gratitude sincere.

Xu Wuyi nodded without saying much.

Tana came over and said quietly, "My father has prepared a dinner banquet in the side hall to thank you. Will you go?"

"Alright," he agreed.

Since he had come to the West Desert, he was already prepared to offer some guidance to the younger generation. It wasn’t just because of his relationship with the West Desert or Tana.

He had grown up within the Federation’s system. Now that he had achieved some success, it was only right for him to give back to the Federation and guide his juniors. This was how the path of Martial Arts was passed down.

The seniors who came before him had all done the same, and Xu Wuyi was now simply following in their footsteps.

As Xu Wuyi followed Tana out of the training ground, he could hear the excited chatter of the young Martial Artists behind him.

"Senior Xu is incredible! He saw right through my problem with a single glance."

"I feel like my bottleneck is loosening. I might be able to break through tonight!"

"Me too! I always felt like something was off with my training before, but now I finally get it."

In the side hall, Tamur was already waiting.

Upon seeing Xu Wuyi, he personally came forward to greet him, a smile spreading across his face.

"Fellow Xu, I thank you on behalf of those children."

...

The dinner banquet in the side hall was not extravagant, but it reflected the Ximo Royal Family’s principle of hospitality in every detail.

A long, wooden table was covered with a deep red cloth. In its center sat a bronze candelabra unique to the West Desert, its flickering candlelight casting a warm, gentle glow.

The fare was simple yet hearty, consisting mainly of roasted meats, naan bread, and stews, all accompanied by a fruit wine unique to the West Desert.

Prince Tamur sat at the head of the table, with Xu Wuyi to his right. Tana and Ta Shan took their seats in turn, joined by several elders from the Royal Family who were responsible for Martial Arts instruction.

"Fellow Xu, please, don’t be so formal."

Tamur personally filled a cup for Xu Wuyi. The fruit wine was amber-colored and gave off a faint, sweet aroma.

"This is a private banquet, just to thank you for guiding those young ones. They were all excited after returning. A few of them who felt their bottlenecks loosening immediately went into seclusion for the night."

Xu Wuyi raised his cup. "You’re too kind, Your Highness. It is my duty to do what I can for the Federation’s next generation."

A flash of admiration appeared in Tamur’s eyes. ’It’s rare for a young man with such achievements to remain so clear-headed and responsible.’

They all raised their cups and drank.

The fruit wine was sweet and smooth on the palate, but its finish carried a warm current, suggesting it had been infused with some mild, restorative herbs.

The conversation at the table naturally turned to Martial Arts. However, as there were no other Innate Martial Artists present—the highest rank among them was only at the Martial Master Level—it was mostly Xu Wuyi who did the talking.

The banquet continued until past nine in the evening, the atmosphere remaining cordial throughout. For the most part, Tamur listened quietly, interjecting only a sentence or two at key moments, perfectly playing the role of a gracious host.

When the banquet concluded, Tamur personally escorted Xu Wuyi to the courtyard gate.

"Fellow Xu." He stopped walking, his gaze steady in the night. "Though the West Desert is a border territory with fewer resources than the Central Plains, we have our own unique secret realms and places for cultivation."

"In the future, should you require a special environment or particular resources for your cultivation, the Ximo Royal Family can grant you partial access to ours."

This was a promise of considerable weight; the secret realms and resources controlled by the Royal Family were typically accessible only to its core members.

Xu Wuyi cupped his fist in a solemn salute. "I, Wuyi, will remember Your Highness’s generous offer. If the need arises, I will not hesitate to ask."

Tamur smiled. "Good. Then I won’t keep you any longer. Rest well."

...

Back at his quarters, Xu Wuyi had barely begun to regulate his breathing when his personal terminal received a communication request from Ta Shan.

When he accepted the call, Ta Shan’s image appeared on the screen. The background looked like his private Cultivation Room.

"I’m not bothering you, am I?" Ta Shan asked with a smile.

"Not yet."

"That’s good. I had some insights after listening to you today, and I wanted to chat about them." Ta Shan’s tone was casual, more like a conversation between friends.

"It’s about my Heart Image... I feel like my ’Flame Mountain’ has hit a bottleneck. It’s plenty intense, but it lacks substance."

"The Flame Venerable gave me some pointers as well, but I still can’t seem to grasp it. How did you integrate the Mental Realm of ’heaviness’ into your Heart Image? Of course, if it’s not convenient to say, just pretend I never asked."

Xu Wuyi thought for a moment. "My situation is unique; I came into contact with the Gravity Rules by a fortunate coincidence. But ’substance’ doesn’t necessarily have to be approached from the concept of ’weight’."

"A mountain has substance because its foundation is rooted deep in the Earth, allowing it to stand firm against the elements. For your ’Flame Mountain,’ perhaps you could try strengthening the foundational image of the ’mountain.’ Imagine that it isn’t just burning, but is one with the very Earth it stands on, drawing upon the Power of Earth Veins. Let the Flame erupt from within the mountain itself, rather than merely skimming its surface."

Ta Shan fell into deep thought at his words. After a long moment, he slowly let out a breath. "Connected to the Power of Earth Veins... I think I’m starting to understand. I’ll go give it a try. Thanks!"

"It’s just an idea, for your consideration."

The two chatted a bit more about miscellaneous cultivation topics before Ta Shan suddenly lowered his voice. "By the way, that girl, Ufei... she was too excited to sleep when she got back. Kept pestering Tana with questions. Seems she really idolizes you."

An image of the young girl with the ponytail, her eyes clear yet tinged with a hint of shyness, flashed through Xu Wuyi’s mind.

He then recalled what Tana had once said about the Ximo Royal Family’s method of sponsorship...

Xu Wuyi couldn’t tell if there was a hidden meaning in Ta Shan’s words, so he could only clear his throat and say, "She has good talent, she just lacks experience."

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