Jiang Wuwang retreated a step and bent his body slightly. He extended a hand, palm facing the sky. It was a standard posture for asking for pointers, one that had lasted through the ages.7

In truth, whether in the ancient era or now, those with proper upbringing paid close attention to this kind of etiquette when exchanging pointers.0

Exchanging pointers was a way to confirm one’s power and quickly improve. Treating an opponent like a master allowed them to see even further. By observing their opponent’s strong points, they could identify their own shortcomings.0

Mutually improving through actual combat was the true goal of exchanging pointers. However, by this era, there had been a definite deviation from this definition. Now, their...2