Chapter 307: Fist Technique is Also a Law

"He actually taught himself a curse-type boxing technique? No, perhaps a curse-type spell?" Even the well-informed senior disciples were astonished.

The path of curses falls under causality. Both causality and time are widely acknowledged in the cultivation world as divine abilities that are exceptionally difficult to comprehend, learn, and master.

It was unexpected that Junior Brother Meng, despite his young age, taught himself and comprehended such a cruel curse spell.

"To ask if this belongs to boxing or a spell, it's clear you weren't paying attention during Senior Sister's lecture!" A Soul Transformation stage senior disciple looked disapprovingly at the Nascent Soul stage junior sister who had just exclaimed.

"Ignorant and unskilled, how will you ever advance to the Soul Transformation stage like this?"

The Nascent Soul stage junior sister stammered. Outside, she was unmatched in prestige, known for her extensive knowledge, admired, and praised as a "talented woman." However, within the Dao Seeking Sect, none of these accolades were useful.

Who would dare to claim vast knowledge within the Dao Seeking Sect?

"Senior Sister has emphasized multiple times that you shouldn't rigidly separate boxing techniques and spells. Both boxing and spells are 'methods,' and all methods ultimately lead to the same destination. If you distinguish them so sharply, how can you ever achieve mastery of all methods through one?"

"It is precisely because many people hold this mistaken perception, like you, that they might possess powerful spells far superior to their opponents, yet get caught in close combat and defeated."

Cultivators who specialize in spells fear close combat the most. They spend extended periods refining their spells, and their physical strength is typically average. Once engaged in close quarters, they not only lose the opportunity to cast spells but also cannot guarantee their own safety.

The Soul Transformation stage senior disciple earnestly advised, "Therefore, the ideal state is to use boxing techniques to cast spells. This way, whether it's ranged combat or close-quarters brawling, there are no vulnerabilities, right?"

The Nascent Soul stage junior sister nodded. This truly made sense. Although she was energetic and practiced both boxing techniques and spells without neglecting either, hearing her senior disciple explain it this way made her realize she should reflect on her own approach.

"Senior Sister even praised Junior Brother Lu Yang, saying he has achieved this, showing glimpses of all methods leading to the same destination, making him much stronger than both of us."

"Although I don't know the extent of Junior Brother Lu Yang's achievement, to receive praise from Senior Sister means he must have made significant progress in this area!"

The senior disciples queuing up to spar with Lu Yang was one thing; acknowledging Lu Yang's talent was entirely another.

Lu Yang, Tao Yaoye, and others were greatly shocked to witness Meng Jingzhou achieve enlightenment and comprehend the "Progeny-Severing Fist" technique.

Is there any justice left in this world with such a boxing technique?

The most shocked, however, was Qin Yanyan.

Before joining the Dao Seeking Sect, she harbored some pride, believing that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were simply faster cultivators, and with enough effort, she could catch up.

She was two months older than Li Haoran, and her cultivation level was on par with his. Li Haoran's talent ranked him among the top ten of the younger generation, and she was not far behind, fully qualified to become a disciple of the Five Great Immortal Sects.

However, since she was personally taught by Su Yiren, there was no need for her to join the Five Great Immortal Sects.

She believed that even if there was a gap between her and top young talents like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, it wouldn't be significant, and by observing their battles, she could always learn something.

Now, seeing this, it seemed impossible for her to learn.

No wonder even a predecessor with the purest fire spirit root could only rank fifth in their generation.

The top four ranks were indeed difficult to achieve.

Furthermore, the first-ranked person used an "Arhat Fist" that caused hair loss, and the second-ranked used a "Single Curse Fist" that condemned people to lifelong bachelorhood. Were these two truly from the Dao Seeking Sect or the Hanging Temple?

Witnessing Meng Jingzhou's boxing technique, Immortal Fairy exclaimed with emotion, "So this is what they mean by 'talents emerge in each generation, each dominating for centuries.'"

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, looking conflicted. While the poem was recited correctly, he couldn't shake the feeling that it didn't quite fit the situation.

"Does this boxing technique have no limitations?" Tao Yaoye wondered. Man Gu's "Ancestors' Pill" was still within reasonable bounds; it didn't synchronize his cultivation with his ancestors. Could Meng Jingzhou's boxing technique really disregard cultivation levels?

Wouldn't everyone run away from him after that?

Senior Sister watched the smug Meng Jingzhou in the arena for a moment, then withdrew her gaze, gently shook her head, and explained to the others, "It's not as exaggerated as you imagine."

"Meng Jingzhou is at the Golden Core stage, so his boxing technique can only be used on cultivators at or below the Golden Core stage, and he must be wary of potential backlash from the opponent."

"Backlash?"

"Yes. Take Li Haoran as an example: his fiancée is Su Yiren, a Body Fusion stage cultivator. Li Haoran's fated marriage is with Su Yiren, and such a connection cannot be severed by ordinary means."

"If Meng Jingzhou were to use the 'Single Curse Fist' on Li Haoran, he would suffer backlash because his own power cannot overcome Li Haoran's fated marriage."

"What happens if Meng Jingzhou suffers backlash?" Lu Yang wondered. Could it be that Meng Jingzhou himself would become single?

In that case, wouldn't the outcome be the same whether there was backlash or not?

Senior Sister performed a quick divination and said, "He might lose his causal connection with women for a period. Specifically, during that time, he would be unable to come into contact with any women. He might coincidentally distance himself from women, or women might coincidentally distance themselves from him."

The 'Single Curse Fist' sounded very restrictive and carried a risk of backlash. However, upon closer thought, who else, like Li Haoran, had a Body Fusion stage fiancée at such a young age?

Li Haoran, listening nearby, wondered, "Isn't the biggest backlash from Senior Brother Meng's boxing technique being relentlessly pursued by people after using it?"

Lu Yang was speechless.

Lu Yang considered it and realized Li Haoran had a point. Meng Jingzhou's boxing technique couldn't kill anyone, so anyone hit by it would likely consider themselves in an unending feud with him, to say the least.

"Senior Brother Meng just said his boxing technique came with his Golden Core. But I've never heard of a 'single' Golden Core possessing such a technique." Li Haoran was perplexed. He had read many insights on Golden Core formation, including descriptions of the 'single' Golden Core, but none mentioned this.

Lu Yang pointed out the flaw in Li Haoran's assumption: "You've got one thing wrong. Meng Jingzhou didn't form a single 'single' Golden Core; he formed an unprecedented two."

Li Haoran was utterly bewildered.

Lu Yang continued, "Previous seniors with 'single spiritual roots' never comprehended this boxing technique, which indicates their level of 'singleness' wasn't as profound as Meng Jingzhou's."

"Lu Yang, you're slandering me again! This is clearly a manifestation of my extraordinary comprehension!" Meng Jingzhou jumped off the arena, glaring angrily at Lu Yang.

Lu Yang shrugged, acting as if he hadn't said anything.

Man Gu slowly woke up, looking confusedly at the noisy surroundings. "I lost?" he mumbled.

He had no memory after inviting his ancestors to possess him.

Lu Yang sincerely replied, "Your ancestors were worried about ending your lineage, so they conceded."

"Huh?" Man Gu blinked, not comprehending what had just happened.

To defeat him, Senior Brother Meng even resorted to a low blow like "Monkey Stealing Peaches"?

That couldn't be right.

"Lu Yang, come back with me."

With that, Senior Sister turned and headed directly back to Tianmen Peak.

The Dao Seeking Sect disciples who had been watching dispersed. Some returned to cultivate, others went to the Scripture Repository to read, and some went on dates with junior sisters; each had their own matters to attend to.

Lu Yang jogged along, keeping pace with Senior Sister.

"Senior Sister, has Immortal Fairy's kitchen been moved back?"

"Yes."

In the spiritual space, Immortal Fairy's eyes lit up.