Great Dao Lord through Deducing Myriad Arts

Step 1: Contextual Analysis

Literary genre: This appears to be a Chinese cultivation/martial arts web novel (xianxia or wuxia).

Language style: The style is relatively straightforward narrative with dialogue, with some technical cultivation terminology.

Tone: Serious but not overly formal; focused on cultivation advancement and some intrigue.

Plot keywords: martial arts, cultivation, medication/pills, secret techniques, skill fusion, mysterious organization

Characters:

- Wu Liangchen (武良辰): Male protagonist, a martial artist who is improving his skills

- Yang Lian’Er (杨莲儿): Female character, seems to be important and protected by Aunt Fan

- Aunt Fan (樊姨): Female, appears to be a caretaker or protector for Yang Lian’Er, also seems to be part of an organization

- Left Protector (左护法): Mentioned character, a powerful martial artist at Third Realm

- Incense Masters (香主): Six powerful individuals who are coming to the city

Let’s proceed with the translation while applying all the rules:

Step 2: Integrated Translation and Polishing

Starting the translation now, focusing on glossary compliance and natural English:

Wu Liangchen reached out and caught it, then noticed this small porcelain bottle was even more exquisite than the previous Qi Blood Pill container.

"What’s this?" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Consider it an enhanced version of the Qi Blood Pill, perfect for someone at your current level. But remember, don’t take too many, or not only will they be ineffective, they’ll actually harm you," Aunt Fan said.

"Thank you, Aunt Fan!"

"No need for thanks. You’ve done well these past two days. You’ve earned this."

Wu Liangchen left with the bottle of enhanced Qi Blood Pills.

Aunt Fan turned and went to Yang Lian’Er’s room, where she found her sitting at the table eating an apple.

"You’re back?" Yang Lian’Er asked with her mouth full when she saw Aunt Fan.

"Yes, I’m back."

"Who came this time?"

"The Left Protector."

"Ah, that effeminate one?" Yang Lian’Er swallowed her apple, looking surprised.

"Not just him. Six Incense Masters will be coming afterward."

"Is this situation that serious?" Yang Lian’Er’s expression grew solemn.

"Yes. After all, Dinghai City is Great Yan’s most important northern town. If it falls, Great Yan will lose an extremely important source of tax revenue."

"And it’s crucial for our Heartless Dao as well, since it controls the most important northern port. This operation cannot fail," Aunt Fan explained.

"What do you need me to do?" Yang Lian’Er asked.

Aunt Fan shook her head. "Nothing at all. Young lady, you’re still inexperienced and haven’t broken through your barriers yet. The only thing you need to do now is protect yourself. Nothing else."

Yang Lian’Er fell silent.

Aunt Fan continued: "Besides the Left Protector, I’ve met with several others these past two days. That magistrate we bribed is about to leave his position, which is why people have started coveting your position. However, I’ve already sent people to handle it. I believe there will be a favorable turn soon."

Yang Lian’Er’s focus was elsewhere, however. She suddenly asked, "What about you?"

Aunt Fan was taken aback momentarily, then smiled. "I’ll continue to serve you, of course."

But Yang Lian’Er’s expression didn’t relax. Left with no choice, Aunt Fan had to explain further.

"Don’t worry, young lady. Our sect has deployed its finest for this matter. The Left Protector is a genuine Third Realm Martial Artist. If not for a blood transformation mishap, he would already be at the Minor Fourth Realm."

"The six Incense Masters who are coming are all stronger than me. With such a powerful lineup, there’s no need for me to take action. My only task is to protect you."

Only then did Yang Lian’Er relax, breaking into a smile. "That’s good. Aunt Fan, I’m hungry!"

"What would you like to eat?"

"I want twice-cooked pork!"

"Very well, I’ll make it!"

Aunt Fan turned and left, but once outside the door, her expression grew melancholy. She whispered softly:

’Young lady, at this rate... when will you break through your barriers and reach the state of the unhindered white lotus?’

With that, she sighed softly and headed straight for the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Wu Liangchen had arrived at a secluded location.

With the increasing number of refugees, finding a quiet place had become difficult.

Fortunately, with Wu Liangchen’s exceptional skills, places normally difficult for others to reach had become perfect training grounds.

Previously, Wu Liangchen had planned to move to a new residence, but the news he overheard outside the Five Blessings Hall carriage house window, along with Dinghai City’s increasingly dire situation, had made him abandon that idea.

Though the North City seemed safest on the surface,

if the situation continued to deteriorate, combined with the mysterious Heartless Dao causing trouble, the North City might become the most dangerous place.

In comparison, though the South City was currently chaotic, its lack of significant value made it perfect for hiding.

Plus, despite the inconveniences of the communal courtyard, his neighbors got along well enough and could look after his sister when he wasn’t home.

So Wu Liangchen decided not to move.

He first practiced a set of Five Animals Fist to warm up, which had already become a habit. Soon, his Five Animals Fist would break through to proficiency level, and he wondered what benefits that might bring.

Actually, Wu Liangchen had previously attempted to merge the Four-Step Fist with the Five Animals Fist, but after numerous attempts, he’d failed.

The Five Animals Fist was a pure health cultivation technique, while the Four-Step Fist was purely for combat. The two were incompatible and impossible to merge.

With no other choice, Wu Liangchen began trying to incorporate leg techniques, and quickly succeeded.

Soon, after completing a set of Five Animals Fist, Wu Liangchen felt invigorated. Looking at his proficiency level, he was just a few points away from breaking through from skilled to proficient.

Taking advantage of the moment, Wu Liangchen took out the small porcelain bottle from his pocket and removed a pill.

This pill was larger than the previous Qi Blood Pills and redder in color.

Holding it in his hand, a rich medicinal fragrance filled his nostrils.

Wu Liangchen swallowed it in one gulp. Once it entered his stomach, a warm current instantly spread throughout his body.

[Life Fire +4.5 strands]

It worked!

Wu Liangchen’s eyes lit up. After hesitating briefly, he took out another pill and swallowed it.

This time, the sensation was much stronger than before. The warm current had become scalding hot, causing his muscles and tendons to ache wherever it passed.

Wu Liangchen understood that this must be why Aunt Fan had warned him not to take too many of these pills.

However, when the Life Fire increase notification appeared before his eyes, the discomfort instantly vanished.

Wu Liangchen let out a long breath.

It seemed that while increasing his Life Fire, he could also neutralize the pill’s side effects.

Now he had enough Life Fire.

Without further hesitation, Wu Liangchen activated the fist-leg fusion prompt and selected confirm.

In an instant, the Ten Thousand Laws Tripod in his mind emitted a blazing light, and Wu Liangchen felt countless images flashing through his mind.

Simultaneously, the muscles throughout his body trembled slightly, rewriting his muscle memory.

The Life Fire hadn’t been wasted; when he’d previously simulated basic mastery, the sensation hadn’t been this intense.

This state continued for about half a cup of tea’s time before gradually subsiding.

Then, another notification appeared before Wu Liangchen’s eyes.

[Technique Fusion Successful: Twelve Forms Wind-Chasing Leg + Four-Step Fist → Eight-Step Wind-Chasing Fist]

[Technique Level: Mid-Grade Superior]

Wu Liangchen was delighted—a Mid-Grade Superior technique!

He’d definitely chosen the right path.

Then Wu Liangchen opened his attribute panel.

[Name: Wu Liangchen][Age: 17]

[Life Fire: 3 strands]

[Cart Pulling (Proficient 310/500)]

[Five Animals Fist (Skilled 198/200)]

[Primordial Stance (Skilled 188/200)]

[Eight-Step Wind-Chasing Fist (Skilled 154/200)]

[Martial Arts Second Realm: Tendon Stretching and Bone Strengthening (44%)]

After the technique fusion succeeded, its level hadn’t dropped much. Not only that, his Martial Arts Realm had also surged tremendously.

From the previous 36% directly to 44%.

This progression speed astonished even Wu Liangchen.

And this opened the door to a new world for him.

If fist and leg techniques could be merged, perhaps the Primordial Stance and Five Animals Fist could be combined as well?