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Chapter 435: Chapter 409: Body Refining Technique

In the Barbarian village.

"Listen up, you little brats! Train hard!"

Gu Ta was instructing the village children and youths in the Body Refining Technique with a serious expression.

At a glance, practicing the Body Refining Technique didn’t seem too different from how those in Xuan Yang tempered their bodies. The only difference was that punching posts were replaced with boulders and large trees, but it was all still about training fists and feet.

Gu Ta taught with great seriousness.

Unlike other powerful warriors, Gu Ta had been born in this small village. He felt a deep connection to everything here, which was why he was willing to pass on his skills to the younger generation without reservation.

Surviving in the Northern Plains was difficult, so he hoped that a warrior at the level of a Sacrificial Guardian could one day emerge from his village.

In Xuan Yang, a Martial Dao expert could improve their own life. But in the Northern Plains, a warrior at the level of a Sacrificial Guardian was the key to the entire village’s survival.

Just as he was about to correct a youth’s punching stance, he noticed Bai Yuan approaching.

"Honorable Warrior."

His previous sternness vanished, replaced by an extremely respectful attitude.

Bai Yuan waved a hand. "Carry on."

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing that this unfamiliar expert had no other intentions, Gu Ta silently turned back to continue teaching the Body Refining Technique.

Gu Ta taught earnestly, and Bai Yuan watched intently.

’The Barbarian Body Technique certainly has its unique strengths.’

Although it was similar in principle to Horizontal Training, there were still significant differences. The biggest one was that the body technique didn’t just focus on physical toughness; it emphasized using the body as the ultimate weapon in combat.

Bai Yuan had fought Kuaidong countless times in the Divine Palace, so he had a considerable understanding of the Barbarian Body Technique.

But seeing it being taught for real still gave him a lot of new insights.

’After all, learning a martial art by stealing moves through combat will always result in some deviation. For example, my Zhengyang Sword differs from that of the Zhengyang Sect; it’s a version unique to me.’

Being able to observe the explanation of the body technique firsthand was greatly beneficial to his comprehension of it.

’It’s just a shame that Gu Ta’s strength is a bit lacking.’

Bai Yuan had already gotten a complete picture of the small village’s situation. Gu Ta was the strongest here, with combat power roughly equivalent to the force-entry realm.

To have such a powerful warrior in a small mountain village was something unimaginable back in Xuan Yang.

Based on Gu Ta’s strength, Bai Yuan deduced that one needed to be at least at the level of a Sensing Powerhouse to become a Sacrificial Guardian.

Cang Mang Mountain was not only home to the Barbarian People but also to countless great demons. To intimidate those overwhelmingly powerful monsters, one would indeed need to be a Sensing Powerhouse.

Bai Yuan couldn’t help but be secretly amazed.

’No wonder the Demon Sect could organize a force in the Northern Plains powerful enough to threaten Xuan Yang. Even though the Barbarian People and the Demon Race were driven out of Xuan Yang after their defeat, their strength is not to be underestimated.’

As Bai Yuan watched, he kept one hand hidden in his sleeve, mimicking Gu Ta’s movements.

’If I can complete my understanding of the Barbarian Body Technique, it would be a pleasant surprise.’

...

「Seven days passed.」

Bai Yuan wasn’t in a hurry to go hunting. Instead, he remained in the village, watching Gu Ta teach every day.

Although he was much stronger than Gu Ta, Gu Ta was still far superior when it came to the body technique itself. However, because Bai Yuan’s own Horizontal Training was already perfected and his foundation was incredibly solid, practicing the Barbarian Body Technique didn’t take much effort.

"Honorable Warrior, I have a request. I hope you will grant it."

Gu Ta mustered his courage and walked up to Bai Yuan.

For the past few days, Bai Yuan had been standing at the entrance, his gaze fixed on him. This was what gave Gu Ta the courage to approach and ask.

"Speak," Bai Yuan said faintly.

Gu Ta took a deep breath. "Great Warrior, the children are hoping you could teach them a move or two."

He looked at Bai Yuan carefully, his eyes filled with anticipation.

A smile appeared on Bai Yuan’s face. "I can."

Hearing Bai Yuan’s answer, Gu Ta’s face lit up with ecstasy.

His joy wasn’t because this was an opportunity to get closer to Bai Yuan, but a genuine happiness for the village children. This was another difference between the Profound People and the Barbarian People.

Bai Yuan had once been the Divine Mansion Sect Master and had already taken on two disciples.

When it came to teaching martial arts, it was second nature to him.

"First the skin, then the bone, next the meridians. Train the organs, the blood, and then the mind. Refine all things into one body, and you shall roam free between heaven and earth."

"..."

The Barbarian youths below had never heard such a tongue-twisting body technique chant before. They blinked and looked at each other, completely unable to understand what "refine all things into one body" or "roam free between heaven and earth" meant.

It wasn’t just the Barbarian youths; even Gu Ta’s jaw dropped.

The Barbarians had always passed down their body technique through word of mouth. There were no such things as chants; they just buried their heads and trained hard.

The pros and cons of this method were extremely obvious.

Those who reached the pinnacle relied almost entirely on their own exploration, making their combat power terrifyingly strong. However, the number of such experts was far lower than in Xuan Yang.

Bai Yuan went on to teach the Barbarian youths some stances that were beneficial for strengthening their physiques.

He spent a full hour teaching them.

Bai Yuan paid no mind to the grateful looks from Gu Ta and the Barbarian youths.

He hadn’t done this out of a desire to repay them.

The Barbarian People and the people of Xuan Yang had been at war for ten thousand years; the hatred between them could never be resolved. Besides, he would have to return to Xuan Yang sooner or later, and it was almost certain they would never meet again.

After he finished teaching, Bai Yuan returned to his straw hut alone.

There was another reason he had taught them... He looked at his panel.

On it, the three words "Barbarian Body Technique" had appeared.

’Not bad.’ After these past few days of observation, he had finally filled in the gaps in his understanding from his fights with Kuaidong and completely mastered the Barbarian Body Technique.

The karma of the world might seem illusory and ethereal, but the stronger one became, the more deeply one felt its presence.

Teaching them was his way of resolving this karmic tie.

"The Barbarians..."

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