Seven Stars United as One

【Diary completed, reward: Speed +3, Strength +4.】

【Acquired special ability: What I see explodes.】

【Explosions can occur anywhere within sight, with the power depending on the user.】

Su Luo looked at this special ability. It seemed to be the first active offensive ability the system had given him.

Previously, most of the abilities were enhancements.

Whether it was useful or not, he would have to test it to find out.

Su Luo began experimenting.

Boom!

Indeed, wherever he looked, a single thought could trigger an explosion, and the power depended on how strong he wanted it to be.

Of course, it couldn't exceed the strength of his strongest attack based on his cultivation level.

Moreover, it consumed spiritual energy, with the amount depending on the size of the explosion.

The downside was that, with the same amount of spiritual energy, Su Luo had several techniques that were more powerful and lethal than this explosion.

And by a significant margin.

So, while it was good for clearing out weak enemies, when facing elites, it was more cost-effective to use other techniques.

However, this ability had one advantage that other techniques didn't.

The explosions were sudden and unpredictable.

And no one would know that Su Luo was the one causing them.

The explosion directly consumed Su Luo's spiritual energy to trigger, rather than him casting a spell to cause it.

So, even someone with a higher cultivation level wouldn't be able to trace the explosion back to Su Luo. On the surface, there would be no connection between the explosion and Su Luo.

This made it quite useful.

After finishing his experiments, Su Luo went back to lounging around.

By the afternoon, Little Yu arrived. She greeted Su Luo, chatted with him for a bit, and then continued practicing the Seven Stars Unity.

During the days Su Luo was away, Little Yu had been practicing diligently, but her progress was minimal.

The Sect Master also arrived and lay down on a recliner next to Su Luo.

In the courtyard, under the tree, the old and the young lay leisurely, while Little Yu practiced over and over again.

Over the past few days, the Sect Master had managed to deal with Qin San's affairs. Though it was a bit saddening, he had experienced many things in his life and quickly adjusted.

This time, after hearing Nangong Xiyun's account, Su Luo had easily dealt with his inner demons, which slightly improved the Sect Master's opinion of him.

Slightly.

But seeing Su Luo's lazy demeanor, he couldn't help but scold him, feeling a sense of frustration.

"Kid, every time I come over, I see you lying around. Don't you have any ambition?"

"Sect Master, you're the one who keeps coming here. What would people think if they saw you?"

"Don't worry, no one knows. I wouldn't want anyone to know I come here. You know how bad your reputation is."

Initially, the Sect Master was worried that Little Yu might pick up bad habits from Su Luo. But after spending some time with him, apart from being a bit irritating and occasionally foolish, Su Luo didn't seem all that bad.

Of course, the most important thing was that Nangong Xiyun had vouched for him, telling the Sect Master not to worry and that she would take responsibility.

So, the Sect Master turned a blind eye.

He didn't trust Su Luo, but he did trust Nangong Xiyun.

"Well, I should thank you for that."

"Seeing Little Yu work so hard, don't you feel inspired? Get up and move around a bit."

"Sect Master, you're not doing much either."

"You don't understand. At my level, what matters is the right opportunity. Practicing too much is no match for a moment of enlightenment."

Su Luo understood this. He had been at that level before.

To put it simply, it was like gaining 1 experience point from daily practice, but needing 100,000 to level up.

You couldn't rely on practice alone—you'd die before you got there.

But with the right opportunity or moment of enlightenment, experience points could jump by 10,000 at a time.

Of course, there were other ways to quickly gain experience, like pills or secret techniques, but at the Sect Master's level, such methods were rare.

Though he understood, Su Luo wasn't going to take the advice.

"Oh, I need an opportunity too."

"Bullshit. You're at the Qi Condensation stage. What kind of opportunity do you need? Back when I was at that stage, it was a breeze. I didn't feel a thing."

"I need an opportunity, like you giving me a good pill. Then I could level up right away."

"So your 'opportunity' is just waiting for a free ride? Kid, don't rely too much on pills. It's not good for your future."

"How do you think Little Yu is doing with her practice?"

Su Luo changed the subject.

Since it was about Little Yu, the Sect Master went along with it.

"What, you think you can tell? Do you see something? This is our sect's ultimate sword technique. Even if you watch it a hundred times, it won't do you any good. You might learn the moves, but without the heart method, it's just an empty shell."

"True, I don't understand it."

Su Luo had practiced it before, but due to his limited talent, he only mastered about 80% of it and couldn't reach perfection.

It was difficult to learn, and Su Luo had other techniques that suited him better, so he gave up on it.

"Do you want to learn? If you beg me, I might teach you."

As if. The Sect Master was just teasing. There was no way he'd teach it so easily.

"No, thanks."

Sect Master: ......

Even though I wouldn't teach you, your lack of interest annoys me even more.

"You wouldn't be able to learn it even if I taught you," the Sect Master said grumpily.

Su Luo casually asked, "Why does the Seven Stars Unity have seven moves?"

"Because the 'Unity' refers to the person. It's too profound to explain, and you wouldn't understand anyway. Essentially, it's about making the seven moves a part of yourself, using them freely as you wish."

"Oh, I thought it was about combining the seven moves into one, creating a ultimate finishing move."

"Kid, there's no such thing as a single move that can defeat all techniques. The Seven Stars Unity is about using the seven moves to handle different situations."

The Sect Master sighed and continued.

"And combining them into one ultimate move is easier said than done. How would you even do it? The seven moves are already incredibly profound. Improving them is hard enough, let alone merging them."

"I was just saying. Combining seven moves into one ultimate technique would be pretty cool, and it would fit the name 'Seven Stars Unity.'"

The Sect Master thought about it. "That would indeed be cool. But unfortunately, it's impossible. This sword technique has been refined by countless predecessors in our sect, and it's already as perfect as it can be."

Hearing the word "perfect," Su Luo instinctively wanted to argue. Nothing was ever truly perfect.

But he held back. This wasn't the internet, and being a contrarian in real life could lead to getting punched.

Little Yu, who had been listening nearby, suddenly spoke up.

"I understand now."

Huh? What do you understand?

Little Yu began to swing her sword.

At first, Su Luo and the Sect Master didn't pay much attention.

But the more they watched, the more they realized something was off.

Was she trying to merge the seven moves into one?

The Sect Master initially thought Little Yu was just attempting it, and her movements seemed forced. He expected her to fail.

But gradually, his expression turned serious.

Little Yu's sword techniques became smoother and smoother.

She was merging the seven moves into one.

It wasn't a simple combination, but a miraculous fusion.

This single move carried the essence of the seven moves, but also incorporated new elements, making it even more fluid and seamless.

In the end, Little Yu completed the move.

With a single thrust, a powerful force erupted, and the sword energy shot forward, piercing through the air for hundreds of meters.

Dust flew everywhere.

The move was complete.

Little Yu's eyes were bright, her spiritual energy condensed around her, and her hair fluttered in the wind.

She looked like an immortal.

The Sect Master exclaimed excitedly, "This is the true Seven Stars Unity!"

Su Luo glanced at the Sect Master. If you say that, your sect's predecessors would be heartbroken.