34: Extraordinary changes, comic exhibition appointment, learn [Xuanmen Sword]

In the bathroom.

Bai Xuan, who had just finished showering, stood in front of the mirror, looking at his reborn self.

How should he describe the effect of the Balanced Body?

Washing the marrow and cleansing the tendons? Shedding one's mortal coil and being reborn? Nirvana?

Just as he felt when he first acquired the Balanced Body, Bai Xuan felt as if he had undergone a human body modification surgery.

His body, skin, flesh, tendons, bones, internal organs, and limbs… all received modifications, all received enhancements, becoming more perfect, more balanced, more harmonious, and more natural.

From the outside, every part, every line, every piece of skin, every muscle, every bone… all appeared so perfect, like an exquisite work of art.

This was no longer merely carved by knife and axe, but rather the work of divine craftsmanship, favored by creation itself.

Bai Xuan meticulously observed his body, as if holding a magnifying glass to find his own flaws, and couldn't help but exclaim in his heart.

"In the past, I seemed to possess god-level good looks, even appearing to have a divine and immortal aura, but at that time, I was still a mortal body, still flesh and blood. If observed with a magnifying glass, I was still full of flaws."

"But now… even with a magnifying glass, I can't find many flaws… This already possesses a beauty that transcends nature, as if I am truly transforming into a transcendent being."

"Possessing genuine transcendent divinity and an otherworldly immortal aura."

"Of course, for ordinary humans, as long as they don't observe me with a magnifying glass, in their eyes, I have almost no change."

"Still as handsome, handsome as a god, like an exiled immortal."

"My changes… only I myself can perceive them through careful observation."

"This also indicates that my eyesight has been greatly improved."

"This is the path of transcendence… the path of evolution…"

"I am gradually, step by step, departing from the realm of ordinary humans."

Thinking of this, Bai Xuan suddenly realized something.

As his eyesight improved, he could see more detailed images.

The pores of the skin, the texture of the skin… all the tiny flaws on a human body, he could see them clearly.

Then,

In his eyes, were there still beautiful women?

Even if their skin was more delicate, smoother, and fairer than ordinary people… in his eyes, it was still full of flaws.

Moreover,

As his sense of smell improved… he could detect the many odors contained within the human body.

One must know that the human body not only has a digestive system but also a urinary system and excretory system… when the sense of smell is strong enough, one can smell feces and urine.

"Alas~~"

He let out a long sigh.

"Although I still have desires now, thinking about it this way, as I continuously grow stronger and more perfect… I am destined to lose interest in beautiful women."

"It feels like life will lose a lot of its fun."

"However… it's not without a solution."

"When I possess the power of transcendent gods and demons… creating women who appear beautiful in my eyes… is not impossible."

"If I'm not interested in these created 'toys,' I can also transform ordinary humans into perfect beauties in my eyes."

"But these are all matters for the future."

"As for now, my eyesight and sense of smell are not yet that strong, and I don't have the ability to create toys or transform humans."

"Let's take it one step at a time."

After admiring himself in the mirror once more, Bai Xuan then changed into a set of pajamas.

Although today's hunt was over, Bai Xuan didn't plan on sleeping yet.

Since Taiji Sword had already reached its maximum level, it was time for him to learn a new sword art.

Just as Bai Xuan picked up his phone, preparing to watch the teaching video for "Xuanmen Sword," he saw a message from Jiang Yuxi.

[Jiang Yuxi: Good Brother, Good Brother, there's a comic convention in the neighboring Yuyi City tomorrow, will you come with me?]

[Jiang Yuxi: I'll buy the tickets, I'll pay for the travel, and when we get to Yuyi City, I'll treat you to an all-you-can-eat wagyu beef buffet, what do you say?]

Bai Xuan knew that Jiang Yuxi liked watching anime and was very interested in comic conventions.

Moreover, to get him to go with her, she not only covered the tickets and travel expenses but also said she would treat him to an all-you-can-eat wagyu beef buffet.

How could Bai Xuan refuse his Good Brother?

Besides, Yuyi City was right next door, an hour's journey, which wouldn't waste much of his time.

So Bai Xuan typed his reply:

[Bai Xuan: Good Brother, since you've put it that way, of course I'll go with you.]

Jiang Yuxi replied instantly.

[Jiang Yuxi: Good Brother, I knew you wouldn't refuse me. I've already bought the tickets and train tickets. Let's meet at the high-speed rail station at 10 AM tomorrow.]

Seeing this message, Bai Xuan's lips curved slightly. She truly was his Good Brother, she understood him so well.

[Bai Xuan: Alright, see you tomorrow.]

[Jiang Yuxi: Okok.]

After making plans, Bai Xuan then opened the teaching video for "Xuanmen Sword."

"Xuanmen Sword" is one of the core sword arts of Wudang Wudang Swordplay, belonging to the internal martial arts system of Taoism, known for its "combination of fast and slow, hard and soft," possessing both practical combat techniques and the effects of self-cultivation.

It is also one of Wudang's "Mountain Guarding Sword Arts," alongside Taiji Sword and Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Sword, it is revered as a treasured protector of the mountain, long kept secret within the Taoist sect until gradually revealed in modern times.

The sword art style is characterized by the interplay of movement and stillness, the coexistence of hardness and softness, and exquisite subtlety. Its stances and changes correspond to the waxing and waning of yin and yang and the directions of the Eight Trigrams, integrating Taoist guiding techniques into the sword art's breathing.

During practice, it emphasizes "internal harmony of qi, external harmony of form," both exercising meridians and qi-blood and cultivating adaptability in actual combat, aligning with Wudang's philosophy of "to cultivate longevity, one must first cultivate martial arts."

"Another exquisitely subtle sword art, and 'Xuanmen Sword' is not purely a sword art. It incorporates Taoist guiding techniques, just like Taiji Sword, and also has health-preserving effects."

"Wonderful."

Bai Xuan watched, listened, and learned diligently.

With the foundation of Wudang Swordplay and Taiji Sword,

Bai Xuan imitated as he watched, learning it directly in one go.

More importantly,

As soon as he learned it, Xuanmen Sword immediately leveled up to LV2.

[Xuanmen Sword LV1 → LV2]

[The effect of the skill "Xuanmen Sword" has been comprehensively enhanced, and the player can choose one of the following three enhancement options:]

[Guidance: Breathing guidance, sword art for health, health increased by 5%, lifespan increased by 5%]

[Hardness and Softness: Interplay of movement and stillness, combination of hardness and softness, control over hard and soft forces increased by 5%]

[Qi and Form: Internal harmony of qi, external harmony of form, qi-blood strength and physical form strength increased by 5%]

"The effect of [Guidance] is the same as health preservation, so it's directly excluded."

"As for whether to choose [Hardness and Softness] or [Qi and Form]… I'll still choose to strengthen the foundation."

Choose [Qi and Form]!