God of Pets Chapter 868: Mosquito-Swatting Palm Technique

Chen Guan understood that the immense hand was merely an illusion, a sensation born from observing the intricate hand seals. It was astonishing that such a feeling could be evoked by mere hand gestures alone, a truly remarkable feat in itself.

He desired a closer examination of these minute hand seals, but the spectral projection from Tianmu Evil Ghost’s eyes vanished. Chen Guan then motioned for Tianmu Evil Ghost to move aside, positioning himself nearer to the telescope. Indeed, the woman had entered the pool, her eyes closed, seemingly immersed in cultivation.

Fortunately, Tianmu Evil Ghost possessed a rather useful innate ability. Chen Guan requested that it replay the scene it had just witnessed.

Tianmu Evil Ghost, closing one eye, projected a beam of light from the other onto the mountain wall. The mountainous landscape, complete with the embedded jade sword, materialized once more before Chen Guan.

At the moment the jade sword appeared most distinct, Chen Guan instructed Tianmu Evil Ghost to freeze the frame. He then scrutinized the jade sword and the hand seals imprinted upon it with great focus.

"Can you magnify the image?" Chen Guan inquired of Tianmu Evil Ghost.

Tianmu Evil Ghost obliged with a nod. The light emanating from its eye shifted, and the image of the jade sword began to enlarge progressively. The hand seals expanded until they were roughly the size of a human hand, perhaps even larger, at which point Chen Guan signaled to halt the magnification.

Any further enlargement would render the image indistinct; this was the absolute limit of Tianmu Evil Ghost's visual projection capabilities.

After requesting Tianmu Evil Ghost to slightly reduce the image size, Chen Guan meticulously studied the hand seals. The sensation of being crushed by an enormous hand intensified with his focused observation.

"These are not mere carvings, but were actually imprinted by a real hand?" Chen Guan deduced, noticing the distinct palm lines and fingerprints, which indicated they were not etched patterns.

It was evident that all these hand seals belonged to a single individual, as the palm lines and fingerprints were consistent.

"These hand seals are so exceedingly small, even an infant's hands would not be this petite. Furthermore, a human infant would certainly lack the power to impress their hands onto a jade sword, let alone leave an indentation," he mused.

"Could this have been done by some minuscule Spirit? If so, why would it leave its hand seals upon the jade sword? And why is this jade sword embedded into the mountain peak? The woman visits this sword every time; why doesn't she retrieve it? Is it a matter of unwillingness or inability?"

Chen Guan speculated internally, "The woman demonstrated the ability to cleave a mountain with unseen force, let alone pull out a sword; even splitting the peak in two would likely be trivial for her. If she is incapable of extracting the sword, then this situation is truly perplexing."

Of course, Chen Guan could not yet ascertain the reason for the woman's restraint; these were purely conjecture at this point.

However, one fact remained indisputable: the woman's gaze was fixed upon this specific sword, and her attention was entirely concentrated on the small hand seals adorning it.

Given that the image projected by Tianmu Evil Ghost mirrored what the woman observed, her focus on these minute hand seals was undeniable.

"This implies the woman has been diligently studying and attempting to comprehend these hand seals all along. Hand seals that even she regards with such seriousness must undoubtedly possess extraordinary properties," Chen Guan contemplated, then returned his scrutiny to the hand seals, seeking to unlock their secrets.

He attempted to replicate the postures of the hand seals. After completing the entire sequence, he still could not discern any profound mysteries within these seemingly simple changes in hand position.

Believing his lack of comprehension was the impediment, Chen Guan allowed Ming Fei to possess him, intending to leverage her Prajna Wisdom to enhance his understanding and grasp the secrets of the hand seals.

However, the outcome remained unsatisfactory; he could derive no useful insights from the mere physical actions represented by the hand seals.

Chen Guan deliberated for a moment before permitting Ming Fei to examine the hand seals herself.

Upon observing the hand seals, Ming Fei exhibited a degree of surprise, remarking, "The hand seals upon this jade sword appear to embody a form of divine power capable of impacting an opponent on both mental and physical planes. Merely gazing at these seals induces immense pressure; confronting this palm strike directly would likely cause the psyche to shatter before the physical blow even lands."

"Examine them more closely, Ming Fei. Can you deduce any valuable information from these hand seals?" Chen Guan prompted.

Ming Fei studied them for a period, then shook her head, stating, "The individual who imprinted these hand seals exists on a plane far above our own. These seals contain a uniquely potent power. Even with the aid of Prajna Wisdom, I cannot unravel the mysteries contained within this palm technique."

Chen Guan nodded in acknowledgment, offering no further words, and allowed Ming Fei to resume her cultivation. With the assistance of the cave's primordial energy, he was confident she would reach level 80 without significant delay.

Chen Guan's focus on those hand seals stemmed not from stubbornness, but from a lack of other pressing activities. Reaching a higher cultivation level was an arduous task for him; even with the cave's abundant primordial energy, achieving an upgrade would necessitate three to five years. Consequently, vanquishing a few Secret Spirits, even those of the highest caliber, offered minimal benefit to Chen Guan's progress. The most effective method for advancing his cultivation at this juncture involved journeying to the opposing mountain and harnessing its liquid elemental energy for his personal benefit.

However, the formidable woman occupying the area presented a significant obstacle. Unfamiliar with her capabilities or any other potential inhabitants of the region, Chen Guan hesitated to proceed rashly. Given her apparent interest in the hand seals of the jade sword, and her apparent inability to decipher them, Chen Guan resolved to study them himself. This was a precautionary measure, should he encounter the woman or her associates when he eventually sought the liquid elemental energy, the hand seals might prove useful.

Even with Ming Fei's profound wisdom, the hand seals remained enigmatic. Chen Guan, not considering himself wiser than Ming Fei, opted for a rather unconventional approach. Embracing the adage that practice engenders mastery, Chen Guan meticulously replicated the movements of the hand seals countless times, hoping to stumble upon some hidden understanding.

Yet, the outcome fell short of Chen Guan's optimistic expectations. Despite performing the intricate motions thousands upon thousands of times, no profound secrets were unveiled, nor did he acquire the awe-inspiring power to obliterate all opposition with a single, devastating strike.

"How exactly is the Palm Technique for Swatting Mosquitoes to be practiced? Does it necessitate a Secret Skill Core? If that were the case, there would be no need for the woman to observe it so frequently. There must be some hidden significance within these hand seals," mused Chen Guan, giving a name to the palm technique that produced these hand seals as he idly studied and cultivated.

As this seemingly futile endeavor continued, Chen Guan recognized its potential ineffectiveness and the need to devise alternative strategies.

"Since I cannot derive any insights through my own deductions, I shall amend my Secret Law instead." With that resolve, Chen Guan proceeded to revise his Secret Law.

"Possessing the ability to reverse-parse through hand seals," Chen Guan modified his Secret Law and then revisited the hand seals, instantly perceiving a subtle yet distinct difference.