When Jin Zhewu proposed such a condition, the expressions of the others changed slightly.
After all, for them, this kind of competition was ultimately just a test of skill.
But if such stakes were to be put on the line, wouldn't it completely change the nature of the contest?
Wu Tian also showed a hesitant expression and said, "Ah? That doesn't seem right. How can such stakes be brought up?"
Jin Zhewu aggressively retorted, "No, if I say these are the stakes, then these are the stakes."
"If you don't accept, you can just admit defeat to me!"
Wu Tian shook his head and said, "That won't do. I won't surrender without a proper match."
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"But if you lose, you can't go back on your word."
Jin Zhewu never believed he would lose. He nodded and smiled, "No problem. Then you can start needling now."
Wu Tian walked up to the wooden dummy, examined it, and then exclaimed in surprise, "Your needling technique is quite something. I'm a bit lost."
Jin Zhewu said, "What do you mean a bit lost? I think you have no clue at all?"
"But that's normal. This is an ancient technique passed down from my ancestors, how could it be compared to your amateur skills?"
"Ancestor?" Wu Tian chuckled in disbelief.
Jin Zhewu immediately became displeased and said, "What are you laughing at? Is there something wrong with what I said?"
"If you're not convinced, then win it for me now!"
"If you don't have the skill, don't put on that attitude in front of me!"
Wu Tian's expression became somewhat intriguing. He glanced at Jin Zhewu and said, "I was just teasing you. You really think your needling technique is that amazing."
"What did you say?" Jin Zhewu was startled.
But Wu Tian didn't reply. With a casual wave of his hand, the silver needles that Jin Zhewu had dropped earlier immediately flew up and suspended in mid-air.
Seeing this, everyone was shocked.
What kind of skill was this?
Was it magic?
Wu Tian didn't even look again. With another wave, all the silver needles flew towards the wooden dummy.
With a series of clinks, all the needles landed on the wooden dummy.
"Done," Wu Tian said with a faint smile.
Everyone was stunned!
Done with what?
What had Wu Tian just done?
Jin Zhewu angrily exclaimed, "What nonsense are you talking about? I think your brain is broken!"
Wu Tian calmly replied, "Facts speak louder than words. Why don't you take a good look yourself?"
Hearing this, Jin Zhewu and the others turned their gaze to the wooden dummy.
And as they looked closely, a powerful impact slammed into their minds!
The impact was so immense that their eyes widened abruptly!
The profound sea of stars that was originally there had vanished!
They could only feel fragments of light brushing past their faces; all the profundity had turned to nothingness!
There was only one possibility for this situation: the Star Needle Technique had been deciphered!
"How could this be!"
Jin Zhewu couldn't believe his eyes.
This was the Star Needle Technique he prided himself on!
But how could its needle force suddenly disappear?
He hurried to the wooden dummy and examined it carefully, trying to see what had gone wrong.
But the more he inspected, the colder his blood felt, until his entire body became numb.
The hard, undeniable fact was laid out before him. No matter how much he refused to believe it, he had to accept it.
But speaking of which, was it really that easy to accept?
That was the ultimate skill that was supposed to help him turn the tables!
If he hadn't lost this match to Wu Tian, he had planned to keep it hidden until later as a trump card!
But now, this incredible skill had been so easily deciphered by Wu Tian. How could anyone accept this!
After a long while, he finally recovered from his dazed state.
He looked at Wu Tian foolishly and said, "H-how could this be?"
"How did you do it? This is impossible!"
Wu Tian said coldly, "Impossible? To tell you the truth, I also know the Star Needle Technique. The moment you mentioned its name, I knew you were finished."
"What?!" Jin Zhewu felt his head buzzing.
He subconsciously denied, "Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! I won't believe your words!"
"The Star Needle Technique is clearly the most ancient needling technique of our country, the progenitor of Chinese acupuncture!"
"This kind of technique has always been treasured by my family. How could you possibly learn it!"
Wu Tian said coldly, "Want to know why?"
"The reason is simple. I've already told you long ago, because your country has never been the birthplace of Chinese medicine!"
"The so-called Star Needle Technique you mentioned was merely passed down from our Huaxia, and it was even an incomplete technique!"
"You, you're spouting nonsense!" Jin Zhewu naturally refused to admit Wu Tian's statement.
His face flushed red as he roared, "The Star Needle Technique is clearly the original acupuncture technique of Chinese medicine! Don't talk nonsense here!"
"Nonsense?" Wu Tian said with a cold expression, "If that's the case, then I'll give you a lesson today."
With that, Wu Tian opened his hands towards the wooden dummy. The ten silver needles that had broken the Star Needle Technique immediately flew out on their own.
Then, Wu Tian's hands gently moved in the air. The needles still remaining on the wooden dummy flew out on their own and landed on their own, completely changing the original layout of the stars.
It was a particularly magical scene. As Wu Tian controlled them, the needles continuously switched positions, as if they were alive.
Everyone watched this spectacle in stunned silence, feeling as if Wu Tian was an immortal descending to earth.
After adjusting all the corresponding positions, Wu Tian stopped controlling the needles.
He then looked at Jin Zhewu and said, "Now, take another look and see what your so-called Star Needle Technique is all about."
Everyone looked closely at the wooden dummy. As they gradually understood the needling pattern on it, a layer of astonishment spread across their eyes.
Wu Tian was not wrong. The Star Needle Technique had indeed undergone a huge change.
But this change was not just a simple adjustment of positions; it had a profound logic!
It could be said that the Star Needle Technique had completely transformed into another needling technique!
And this technique, while retaining the inherent characteristics of the Star Needle Technique, had even been upgraded!
Everyone could clearly feel that the original expanse of stars had transformed into a vast sky!
It was as if chaos had just begun, and the most primordial firmament had been born into the world!