After carelessly speaking for ten seconds, he became concerned about the other’s rationality.

Would receiving advice from someone blinded by anger be of any help in martial arts training?

‘It’s fine.’

It was completely unfounded. He could tell by the calm face.

This is when the power of prestigious families is revealed. They do not waste their strength carelessly.

It is said that the fearsome aspect of prestigious families is that they fully pour their elevated martial arts into where they need to be used.

“I’ll put my all into the ten seconds you mentioned.”

The heir of a family is one who inherits that spirit. Ma Yeonjuk is his step-grandfather who once looked down on the world as the leader of the Divine Sword Squad.

He couldn’t have been taught carelessly. The waves of inner energy rising through his arms were unusual.

“It’s the Unified Blossom Fist technique.”

“You can use palm techniques too. Don’t limit your moves just because I said fist technique. You can show many things.”

“……”

He seemed angry again. Jeong Yeon-shin decided to keep his mouth shut.

The silence was brief. When the powerful aura he felt was gathered into the other’s body, he knew it couldn’t be taken lightly.

The movement rushing in was different from before. It seems his footwork had improved to match his changed attitude.

Tak! Whoosh!

It was the first time he saw such light footwork. The fist that came swinging in had a spiral of energy wrapped around it.

Jeong Yeon-shin responded with the Rotating Strike Technique, rotating in the opposite direction.

Thud!

Fist met fist. Not an easy feat even in a martial arts competition.

It meant concentration was at its peak. Fragments of energy scattered onto both of their clothes.

The one pushed back was the other. Even with superior inner energy, the level of martial arts achievement is another matter.

While the other swallowed a groan, Jeong Yeon-shin wrapped inner energy around his lower body.

It’s not over. The essence of the Charged Rotational Technique is accumulation.

Jeong Yeon-shin twisted his footwork and took another step. Energy accumulates once more without faltering.

A martial art that exerts greater power than the first strike in a short time. The air distorted at the straight punch of the second Charged Rotating strike extended with his right hand.

Thud!

The sensation of breaking through the elbow defense and striking the solar plexus was clear. It was quite deep.

“Kuhek!”

This is what it meant to think of strong fist techniques. A fist technique that freely utilizes the Charged Rotational Technique.

It was inspired by the continuous strong strikes of the Unified Blossom Fist technique shown by the opponent.

It’s gratifying to see the opponent correcting his stance while gritting his teeth. Jeong Yeon-shin can still advance.

“I’m continuing.”

“Arrogant!”

Perhaps due to the intense fight, it was practically a growling voice.

The boy spread his palm wide. The energy changed. It was the moment Jeong Yeon-shin delivered the third charged rotating fist strike.

The boy’s left hand changed direction three times as if toying with the fist, then struck with the back of his hand.

Thud!

The one who stepped back was actually the boy. He frowns and stumbles backward, rubbing his own hand.

The appearance of dissipating the aftermath of energy. It seems the impact was tremendous.

Jeong Yeon-shin instantly comprehended the change he just saw. It wasn’t a simple feint, but a movement that built up striking power with inner energy.

‘Another interesting thing has appeared.’

He felt joy as he took a step forward. The achievement of the Jeong family’s Dynamic Technique shone at this moment.

He was holding onto the accumulated energy with minute movements throughout his body.

Boom!

The fourth Charged Rotating strike was different again. The marble floor cracked as he stepped. It was starting to strain his body as well.

‘It’s bearable.’

Having such power contained in his whole body made it difficult to use the Grass Leaf Divine Technique.

It means he can’t approach and hit unless the opponent is quite sluggish. However, there was the Radiant Demon Formation.

“Country bumpkin!”

The movement of the rushing opponent was clearly readable. The Radiant Demon Formation’s Penetrating Path showed where to strike.

Whoosh!

Jeong Yeon-shin suddenly lowered himself. The unbroken move embodies the freedom of the Radiant Demon Formation.

At this moment, his movement clearly contained principles that had advanced beyond the Unified Blossom Fist technique. The fourth strike.

Bang!

Stone fragments flew in all directions from the end of the stepped footwork. A feeling came through the surface of his fist.

It was the sensation of something breaking.

The protective energy flowing over the other’s body had shattered.

‘Someday it would be nice to create a protective strong energy too.’

He put aside the thought that suddenly occurred and moved to follow the retreating opponent.

At the end of a movement like a leaf riding wind waves, a new energy gathered.

‘Five moves were enough.’

He felt with his whole body the principle penetrating his own martial arts. Overlapping of power. Accumulating as much as possible.

That’s how the Fate Defying Scripture and Charged Rotating Technique were. It was how he, raised in a third-rate martial family, faced the world.

Flash!

A sky-blue light flashed in Jeong Yeon-shin’s eyes.

Blue lightning surged from within.

Along with the essence of the Unified Blossom Fist technique, the verses of the Fate Defying Scripture and Charged Rotating Technique mixed together.

The principles of martial arts, the martial reasoning, exploded in his mind and converged into one key point. A fist technique that becomes more powerful the longer it combines.

Eternal Blossom Fist.

The name that naturally came to mind along with the verses finally brought forth a martial art worthy of being called a signature technique into the world.

Rubble whirled in all directions along the arm swung from beside the shoulder.

Whack!

The energy accumulated just by advancing exploded in front of the opponent’s solar plexus.

Even though it burst from an inch away, the other’s upper body shook.

Staggering as if about to fall, then a blank face looking on as if all strength had left the body.

“A fist technique containing the essence of energy manifestation! Now I’m no longer bound by the rotation of the Whole Body Technique…!”

Ma Jin’s voice mixed with admiration was heard from afar.

“You can continue if you like.”

“……”

He spoke to the opponent standing stiffly, but he said nothing, biting his lower lip.

Three people approached from afar.

Ma Jin seemed to have lost all strength in his body, and his step-grandfather Ma Yeonjuk’s frozen face, as if in a daze, was impressive.

Only Desolate Sect leader wore a faint smile.

“I witnessed a precious sight. The scene of creating a martial art. What an occasional entertainment.”

“I’m embarrassed. I wonder if I’ve just confused your eyes.”

Jeong Yeon-shin bowed his head slightly. She laughed softly.

“That’s an overstatement. You look very pleased. How could a martial artist not be? Have you decided on a name for the fist technique?”

“I called it the Eternal Blossom Fist.”

“A fist technique where time’s fortune shines endlessly. A fitting name. However, be careful not to let the intuitive meaning become a weakness in actual combat. The key to continuous techniques is enduring the first exchange. With your talent, you should be able to overcome it.”

“Thank you for the advice.”

Jeong Yeon-shin raised his hands with fists clasped together. Desolate Sect leader’s smile deepened at the respectful fist salute.

“Are you alright?”

“I’m sorry, grandfather……”

On one side, the step-grandfather and grandson exchanged comfort.

The boy, who had almost become tearful, was looking at the ground with a face dripping with resentment.

While stroking both grandsons’ heads, Ma Yeonjuk stared at Jeong Yeon-shin with a very complicated expression.

‘How could such a shining talent come from a minor family……’

He has some sense of shame too. It’s difficult to approach the grandson who draws a firm line.

He envied his son who could approach as a superior instead.

“Leader.”

Jeong Yeon-shin looked at Ma Jin standing in front of him.

“Good work. And congratulations. You’ve gained another sword of your own. It’s an excellent martial art.”

“I’ve only laid the groundwork. I’m not quite satisfied with the moves yet, and I have to rely completely on the Radiant Demon Formation when using palm techniques.”

“Even with just that, there won’t be many among the white ranks who can withstand your strike. I always try not to be surprised, but I wonder if growth can be this fast.”

“It needs to be faster.”

He answered as if muttering. The emotional gaze of Ma Jin looking at his sister’s son was secondary.

Even Ma Yeonjuk knew he couldn’t demand the fruit of the World Tree. The goal became even more desperate.

‘When will I reach that damn big tree they talk about.’

It was enough to make such harsh words come to mind.

“Since Lightning Flash won, we should wrap this up.”

It was Desolate Sect leader’s unique melodious voice. Turning around, he saw her still smiling.

Desolate Sect leader looked around at the people here, including him, and opened her mouth again.

“I will pass on the type of martial art Lightning Flash needs when he wants. Also, Lightning Flash can make one request to the Desolate Ma family. I certify this.”

“I will also convey that through the leader when I want.”

Ma Jin’s expression, which he glanced at, had become strange.

He didn’t particularly want to fathom the feelings of the Radiant Demon Extreme Lord of Falling Hell who had suddenly become a messenger.

‘The sin lies on that side.’

Jeong Yeon-shin, who lightly put the thought aside, finally looked at Ma Yeonjuk.

“I’m sorry, but I need to make one thing clear. I have no obligation to be indebted to my maternal family in any way. Do you agree?”

“Hmm……”

It was a response close to a groan. Unable to open his mouth easily, perhaps all sorts of thoughts were crossing in his mind.

As Jeong Yeon-shin stared intently, Ma Yeonjuk opened his mouth with a very strained look.

“What……”

His spotless beard trembled minutely.

“What should I do for you to forgive me?”

“……”

The one who reacted to those words wasn’t Jeong Yeon-shin.

The boy called the heir couldn’t hide his devastation, and Ma Jin’s face was also colored with shock.

Even Desolate Sect leader seemed slightly surprised, if lightly.

Perhaps because he was the person concerned, Jeong Yeon-shin had a completely different thought.

‘He seems like a scary person.’

It’s said that the purple masters of Desolate City act as absolute beings every time they go out to the martial world.

They say it’s like a heavenly god holding the power of life and death over most humans within reach of their energy sense. It was a common rumor.

They say unless you’re at the level of the leader of the Nine Sects who is revered as an immortal among civilians, you can’t even cross swords.

‘Such a person bowed his head. To me, who is of incomparably low status.’

For the reason of being a talented blood relative.

Isn’t this impossible unless you’re someone obsessed with the revival of your family?

This is why he cut ties with his daughter who married the head of the Jeong family. It gave him goosebumps.

Enough to make him think he should choose his words carefully.

He didn’t want to become ‘Ma Yeon-shin’.

“It’s the greatest burden for you to show such an appearance, grandfather. The past years cannot be undone, and the people of my maternal family are no different from strangers to me. Radiant Demon Wing is my family.”

“Can’t we build affection?”

“I don’t even have enough time to build martial arts.”

It was said that even the prestige of the Desolate Ma family can’t reach the fruit of the World Tree. Jeong Yeon-shin didn’t know family affection either.

He felt no attraction from both necessity and blood ties.

He shook his head and opened his mouth again.

“I won in the martial arts match your grandson recklessly requested. Please respect me as a martial artist.”

“……”

A dumbfounded expression. Still, he couldn’t feel at ease.

Who knows how much honeyed talk he might use in the future. Presumably because he’s a person with madness.

For now, he politely greeted Desolate Sect leader and Ma Yeonjuk and turned around.

Training was urgent. The Eternal Blossom Fist he had just created was not complete.

“Yeonjuk. How interesting. It’s a face I’ve never seen before. An expression of utmost regret.”

“Leader. Not even helping.”

“How can I help with your karma?”

Overhearing the conversation of the peerless masters, he headed to Radiant Demon Wing’s training ground. He felt Ma Jin following behind.

The situation had become the opposite of when they came. Suddenly he realized he hadn’t heard the name of the Desolate Ma family heir, but he wasn’t very curious.

“Lightning Flash.”

It was while passing by a small lakeside. Ma Jin, reflected on the sunlit rippling water, carefully opened his mouth.

“There’s a mission that could be helpful to you.”