Wang Mu followed the Village Chief.

The Village Chief led Wang Mu directly to the center of the area behind the village, right in front of the statue of Dongfang Mu.

Why are we here again? Wang Mu wondered.

"Mu Guy, I won't elaborate too much on this statue," the Village Chief said.

Wang Mu nodded.

"Mu Guy, you've been in our village for two years and have already surpassed all of us. Your talent and aptitude are truly exceptionally rare!"

The Village Chief spoke earnestly, "Even though you do not possess a Spirit Root and cannot practice Cultivation, your innate talent, according to the stories passed down to me by the previous Village Chief, has nearly reached the level of the Ancient Sage Dongfang Mu!"

"It's just that, in the era of the Ancient Sage Dongfang Mu, the Immortal Path did not exist in the world."

Wang Mu was speechless.

Back in the game, I developed much more than just this... he thought. Besides basic Fishing, I remember mastering a Supreme Divine Skill by the time I left Newbie Village... The main reason was that for the Love Saint ending, I didn't want to spend too much time clearing stages. More importantly, I had to meticulously calculate the Travel events and timing for each female lead, along with their trigger conditions, and so on.

Thinking of this... An idea sparked in Wang Mu's mind.

"Perhaps people nowadays have forgotten; frankly, I'm not too clear either," the Village Chief pondered. "Because it was so long ago, I don't know if the deeds passed down from the previous Village Chief are true or false, but I can only follow the instructions."

"You have reached the level once attained by the Ancient Sage Dongfang Mu. But do you know that back then, the Ancient Sage Dongfang Mu mastered a Supreme Divine Skill!"

At this, the Village Chief became somewhat excited. "The story passed down from the old Village Chief says that this Divine Skill could not be learned by anyone without unparalleled talent and astonishing Root Bone. To this day, only the Ancient Sage Dongfang Mu ever mastered it!"

"This Divine Skill is inconspicuous and ordinary in its early stages, but once cultivated to Great Success, it possesses enough power to destroy heavens and shatter earth!"

"Legend has it that back then, it was with this very technique that the Ancient Sage Dongfang Mu broke open the Gate of Apocalypse, ushering the world into a brand-new era."

"As time passed, that Divine Skill was lost. The reason it was lost is simply that no one else could learn it."

Wang Mu remained silent.

"But our Anle Village has always safeguarded this Divine Skill Secret Manual," the Village Chief said, his excitement growing.

"This..." Wang Mu pondered for a moment. "So many years have passed, the world has changed, and the Immortal Path prospers. Does the Divine Skill from back then still possess such power now?"

"I don't know." The Village Chief's expression softened slightly. "But I believe it should... It's just that probably no one can master it. Mu Guy, I believe you have that potential!"

"Those cultivators dismiss this Divine Skill like a pair of worn-out shoes, considering it mere rumor."

"But we in Anle Village, generation after generation, have believed it to be true."

Wang Mu was speechless again.

I have a vague idea of what this is, he thought.

The Village Chief walked to the base of the statue and pressed it lightly in a few places. Suddenly, a secret compartment appeared beneath the pedestal.

Inside the secret compartment lay a Golden Book.

The Village Chief took out the Golden Book and handed it to Wang Mu, saying, "This is the supreme Divine Skill with which the Saint Dongfang Mu once opened up a new world with a single technique."

Wang Mu took it and looked. Emblazoned on the Golden Book were several large characters:

"Beautiful Fist."

Holy crap!

Wang Mu was utterly flabbergasted.

It really is this one...

"Take it back and comprehend it well!" The Village Chief patted Wang Mu's shoulder. "I believe you can learn it. Although the Immortal Path prospers now, the Ancient Sages are, after all, still Sages. This Divine Skill definitely has its formidable aspects! It's just that ordinary folk cannot discover them."

After saying this, the Village Chief walked away, looking rather emotional.

Leaving Wang Mu standing there alone, in a daze.

Wang Mu returned to his wooden cabin, still somewhat dazed.

It's true what they say, be careful what you wish for... he mused. I actually thought it was some kind of profound Divine Skill Secret Manual...

Wang Mu lay on his bed, feeling quite speechless.

In the game, this was indeed a Divine Skill. It required players to cultivate for over a decade, or even several decades, to reach Great Success... But in this world, this thing is practically worthless! Sigh... so this is the reward for the hidden quest...

Wang Mu picked up the Golden Book and slowly opened it.

The moment he did, the Golden Book transformed into pages of ethereal characters that swirled around him. Like a vortex, the dancing characters immediately surged into the space between Wang Mu's eyebrows.

In his mind, vivid images began to unfold.

It seems a bit different, yet also the same... Feels like, damn it, isn't this just the Wang Ba Fist?

Wang Mu perceived the Divine Skill in his mind.

In the game, the Beautiful Fist was a low-tier Wang Ba Fist that any character could use regardless of their starting background. It was purely a ruffian's street brawl technique... with very weak power. However, there was an Easter egg in the game: only after cultivating this Martial Art to the highest Realm would it transform into a true Supreme Divine Skill. The kind that could destroy heavens and obliterate earth with a single punch...

But... forget about reaching Full Level with this Beautiful Fist, who knows how many years of in-game grinding that would take... Even if I did reach Full Level, what use would it be in this Immortal World?

Wang Mu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

After some thought, he checked if he could use Action Points for Cultivation.

[Cultivation: ...Beautiful Fist (+)...]

Looks like it's possible, he thought. Oh well, something is better than nothing.

Wang Mu took a deep breath. In the game, with four Action Points per month, plus actual combat experience, it would still take many years to reach Full Level even with maximum Talent and Comprehension. Now I only get three Action Points per month. Who knows how many years and months it will take to max it out. Besides, in a Cultivation world, why bother practicing Martial Arts... How can Martial Arts practitioners compare to those on the Immortal Path? It's better than nothing, I suppose...

Healing Holy Item... hmm... Wang Mu then took out the brocade box. Opening it, he found a crystal-clear Elixir. It was the size of a goose egg, with peculiar patterns on its surface, emitting a faint, fragrant aroma. It was obviously a Treasure.

Out of caution, Wang Mu didn't consume it immediately. He decided to recuperate for a few days first.

I'll recuperate for two months first. During these two months, I'll just do some Fishing, chop some trees, and cultivate my spirit. Then I'll try to practice the Hundred Refinement Body Technique and, on the side, work on this Floating Fist...

「Elsewhere, Fengyue Valley, Moonlight Hut.」

This was the Cultivation place of Fengyue Sect's Eldest Senior Sister, Gu Yuqing. The scenery was elegant, with the dark moon casting its clear light from above. The surrounding hut was a tranquil and sacred place for spiritual cultivation, a world of difference from the Fengyue Sect's rumored external image as a Demon Cave.

A young Maid in a light blue long dress hurried over, entered the hut, and softly relayed a message via voice transmission, "Senior Sister Gu, the Venerable Lord summons you for a reply, presumably to inquire about the progress of your mission."

After the voice transmission was sent, the hut, which usually responded quickly, remained silent for a long time.

Senior Sister Gu must be cultivating, the young Maid thought, so she entered the hut to call her personally.

The interior of the Moonlight Hut, with its various courtyards and pavilions, was immaculate, untouched by dust.

After searching for some time, the young Maid finally spotted Senior Sister Gu's figure at the top of the main attic...

However, at this moment, this Senior Sister Gu was seated beside an ancient guqin. She wasn't playing it; instead, her elbow rested on the strings, her chin propped in her hand, as she gazed at the myriad stars in the sky, seemingly lost in thought.

"Senior Sister Gu?" the young Maid raised her voice slightly.

"Coming..." The graceful figure, enveloped in moonlight, responded. She leaped down, her movements as ethereal as an Immortal's. Yet, upon landing, as if her mind had wandered, she stumbled and nearly fell!

The young Maid was startled. What's wrong with Senior Sister Gu? she wondered.

"Senior Sister, are you alright?" the young Maid asked.

"What could be wrong with me? It's just that after the seal was lifted earlier, I was chased by that mad dog from the Sword Sect for a while and felt a bit unwell, that's all." Senior Sister Gu waved her hand. "Let's go. We'll go see the Venerable Lord. I happen to have something to report to her..."

...

「Fengyue Valley, the Main Hall.」

"Little Gu, how did this mission go?" A faint, divine voice echoed slowly within the grand hall.

"Hmm... it was successful, but not entirely successful," a voice replied from below.

"Oh? So that means it was a failure, then? Interesting. With your abilities, you couldn't even charm a mere mortal. Could it be that mortals are more formidable than those Heavenly Prides of the Immortal Path who possess Immortal Taoist Bone?"

"...Um... it's not a matter of being formidable or not..." The voice from below sounded somewhat embarrassed. "I didn't actually fail; it's just that I couldn't succeed in one go. This person's willpower is exceptionally firm, the likes of which I've rarely encountered."

"I heard the report from those two little imps. Your plan was quite good. What was the final outcome?"

"The outcome... the outcome..." The voice hesitated. "It was a success... I suppose... I'm not entirely sure, I left in a hurry at the time."

"Judging by your appearance, I think you suffered a backlash. Your plan succeeded, I'm afraid, but perhaps it succeeded in reverse?"

Gu Yuqing was speechless.

"How could that be possible!" the voice below immediately denied. "I've just been a bit tired these past few days, that's why I was distracted."

"Did I mention anything about your condition these past few days?"

Gu Yuqing was speechless again.

"Venerable Lord… I..."

"Enough." The divine voice cut her off. "It seems this mortal truly has some ability. Anle Village... it's that place again, hmph! You need not concern yourself with this matter any longer! Calculating the time, in one year, it will be the day the Sword Sect opens its gates to accept disciples. That presents a good opportunity!"

"It's been a long time since I've crossed swords with that Bitch Yan. That crone failed her Crossing Tribulation and is currently in a weakened state. Moreover, it's such a grand occasion for their sect to recruit new disciples. If I don't go and stir things up, I'd truly be doing her a disservice, wouldn't I?"

"And while I'm at it, I'll personally check out this Wang Mu and see what his origins are!"

"Ah, Venerable Lord, you intend to take action personally?" the voice below exclaimed in surprise. "Perhaps it would be better if I went..."

"I haven't visited the Mortal World in a long time. Such a fine opportunity to go and have some fun isn't bad at all. As for you... you should reflect on yourself!"

Gu Yuqing was left speechless once more.

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