Chapter 110: Earth-Level Finger Technique

The whole place was in an uproar at these words.

Feng Guchan's eyebrows twitched. "You comprehended a technique? When?"

He had been observing Jiang Fan closely, but he hadn't seen any sign of him comprehending a technique. Normally, disciples would show some surprise or joy upon comprehending a technique, as the techniques inscribed there were advanced cultivation methods they had never encountered before. Yet Jiang Fan had remained calm from beginning to end. This was why everyone, including him, thought Jiang Fan hadn't comprehended any techniques.

Wang Chengjian was momentarily stunned. He looked unconvinced. "Don't speak nonsense. This concerns the dignity of the Sect Master Peak." He found it hard to believe. The sect had previously organized an event where inner disciples collectively studied the stone wall. Most of the disciples, including himself, had gained nothing. How could Jiang Fan possibly comprehend anything?

Liu Wenchen, however, interrupted him, his face filled with anticipation. "Did you really comprehend it? Show us quickly!" Even the lowest-grade technique would bring glory to the Sect Master Peak! After all, Jiang Fan had no spiritual root! A disciple without a spiritual root being stronger than most of the so-called prodigy disciples of Reincarnation Peak was quite remarkable.

Gong Caiyi was taken aback. "No way? Did this guy really comprehend it?" She was even more eager than Liu Wenchen. "Let this Sect Master take a look too." She refused to believe Jiang Fan possessed such profound comprehension.

Jiang Fan nodded, moved to a slightly more spacious area, and said to Feng Guchan, "Lend me a saber and a sword."

Could it be that he comprehended more than one technique?

Cao Zhen immediately found it unacceptable and shouted, "Stop pretending! If you can comprehend even one Yellow-grade low-tier technique, that would be a miracle. To comprehend two? Dream on!"

Jiang Fan couldn't be bothered with him. He casually drew a saber and a sword from two nearby Reincarnation Peak disciples. He stuck the saber into the ground, gripped the sword, and began to demonstrate on the spot.

"Long Rainbow Pierces the Sun!" With a single sword strike, a powerful sword qi burst forth like an arrow, shattering a crooked-necked pine tree not far away.

"Yellow-grade High-tier Sword Art!" Gong Caiyi was the first to exclaim, her eyes shimmering with surprise.

Liu Wenchen was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with delight as he burst into laughter. "Jiang Fan, my disciple! You make your master so proud! In just a short moment, you comprehended a Profound-grade High-tier Sword Art. This is far superior to the disciples of Reincarnation Peak. I wasn't wrong to take you as my disciple! Hahahaha!" Although he didn't truly approve of Jiang Fan in his heart, he would never miss an opportunity to strike a blow against Reincarnation Peak.

Feng Guchan's expression darkened. He had painstakingly tried to diminish the authority of the Sect Master Peak, only to have Jiang Fan inadvertently slap him in the face. "Dammit!"

Cao Zhen was the most indignant, refusing to believe it. "You, with no spiritual root, can comprehend a sword technique superior to mine? It's obvious that Sect Master Liu taught you, and you're just pretending to have comprehended it here."

Jiang Fan cast a sidelong glance at him. He casually tossed the sword back to the disciple and grabbed the saber from the ground.

"Sky-Shattering Slash!" With a fierce turn like a tiger, he brought the saber down heavily. With a *crack*, a finger-deep crack appeared on the bluestone tiled ground!

Gong Caiyi's eyes grew even brighter as she exclaimed in surprise, "Profound-grade Low-tier Saber Art!"

Jiang Fan, however, didn't stop. He dropped the saber and threw a punch into the air.

"Flood Dragon Swings Tail!" Gong Caiyi was astonished again. "Profound-grade Mid-tier Fist Art!"

Immediately after, Jiang Fan swung his leg, kicking out a series of afterimages.

"Splitting Light Kick!" Gong Caiyi's eyes revealed an expression of disbelief as she whispered, "Profound-grade High-tier Leg Art!"

Having consecutively demonstrated four techniques, Jiang Fan finally stopped, glancing sidelong at the dazed Cao Zhen, and said, "Who taught me these, then? Our Sect Master Peak doesn't have saber arts, fist arts, or leg arts."

Cao Zhen's face showed deep embarrassment. He was actually inferior to a spiritual-rootless waste!

Liu Wenchen was also dumbfounded, especially since Jiang Fan had actually comprehended that extremely difficult-to-master Yellow-grade High-tier Leg Art! He couldn't help but laugh heartily. "Grand Elder, weren't you curious why I took a disciple without a spiritual root? Do you understand now? Do you see his exceptional qualities now? Hahahaha!" It had been a long time since he felt such satisfaction. Today, Jiang Fan had truly helped the Sect Master Peak regain its prestige, allowing him to bask in the spotlight.

Feng Guchan's old face darkened. Staring intently at Jiang Fan, he said, "Fine! This old man was mistaken! The Sect Master has such foresight, taking in such an unparalleled prodigy as a disciple! Then we shall see at the Ancestor Worship Ceremony!"

Cao Zhen snapped back to reality. He glared fiercely at Jiang Fan. Originally, he had never taken Jiang Fan seriously, as his wager was with Liu Qingxian. Now, however, he held a grudge against Jiang Fan. "You're very impressive, aren't you? I hope you're still this formidable at the Ancestor Worship Ceremony!"

Jiang Fan, with his hands clasped behind his back, calmly replied, "Don't worry, I will be!" This made Cao Zhen clench his jaw in anger, but he could do nothing. Today, Jiang Fan had truly trampled all the disciples of Reincarnation Peak underfoot.

Liu Wenchen was in high spirits and said, "Sect Master Gong, what do you think of my disciple?" He couldn't help but show off.

Gong Caiyi made no attempt to hide her envy. "A talent seen once in a century. If only this Sect Master had such a disciple."

"Uh—" Liu Wenchen was stunned. "Once in a century? No, he had only comprehended a few incomplete techniques. Was such an exaggerated evaluation necessary? It sounded like sarcasm." He closed his mouth sullenly.

Back at the Sect Master Peak. After a simple meal, Jiang Fan quickly returned to his cave dwelling. He stood before a large rock at the edge of a cliff, holding his breath and concentrating, his mind replaying the Earth-grade finger technique he had seen that day. Everyone thought the Earth-grade finger technique had simply vanished on its own. In truth, Jiang Fan had comprehended it. Considering that comprehending an Earth-grade finger technique would be astonishing, he had deliberately hidden it and not revealed it publicly.

As he cultivated, a master and disciple pair were also hurrying towards his cave dwelling.

"Master, are you planning to take Jiang Fan as a disciple?" Yuan Zhiyu looked surprised and doubtful.

Under the guise of a stroll, Gong Caiyi headed straight to find Jiang Fan. Her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and she spoke with a hint of hesitation. "Your master is still considering it. After all, our Spirit Beast Sect has always only accepted female disciples and has never set a precedent for taking male disciples. However, no one in our Spirit Beast Sect has been able to comprehend the Earth-grade ancestral cultivation method since the Founding Ancestor. Perhaps Jiang Fan can comprehend it and then pass it on to the sect."

She was still hesitant about whether to accept Jiang Fan as a disciple. She was deeply conflicted. Comprehending a Yellow-grade High-tier Leg Art, didn't that mean, given time, he would have a chance to comprehend an Earth-grade cultivation method? But doing so would violate the sect rules set by the Founding Ancestor.

Yuan Zhiyu said disapprovingly, "Master, don't overthink it. Yellow-grade High-tier and Earth-grade are two different concepts. At most, Jiang Fan would comprehend Yellow-grade High-tier. Earth-grade is probably too difficult for him."

The two conversed in low voices. They had already arrived at Jiang Fan's cave dwelling. When they inadvertently looked up, both were instantly shocked.