So, a bit of information on the manuals. There has been misinformation circulating around the jianghu, and the Shaolin record appears to be the most comprehensive one thus far.
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Xuanming Jiuyin Holy Art (玄冥九陰聖術, Profound Darkness Nine Yin Holy Art)
First appeared in the late Warring States period with only the first three steps of the art, and used by a master assassin. The rest were gradually developed later by its various practitioners throughout the ages.
1. Fuyinqi Skill (伏陰氣功, Hidden Yin Qi Skill)
The fundamental neigong of the Jiuyin Holy Art. Generates a strong yin presence and is required to understand the subsequent techniques to their highest level. Qi cultivated from this neigong is associated with cold, darkness and death.
2. Jiuming Step (九冥步, Nine Darkness Step)
The qinggong of the Jiuyin Holy Art, allowing the user to move as lightly and as unseen as a shadow.
3. Fuyin Huagu Claws (伏陰化骨爪, Hidden Yin Bone Melting Claws)
A claw technique that can melt through bone.
4. Xuantiedun (玄鐵盾, Profound Iron Shield)
A defensive technique that can conjure a qi barrier to stop even projectiles and weapons.
5. Santou Longshe Staff (三頭龍蛇棍, Three-Headed Dragon Snake Staff)
A staff technique that is slow and fast in equal measure, moving in erratic, snake-like ways to confuse the enemy.
6. Xiansha Finger (仙殺指, Immortal-Killing Finger)
A deadly, precise finger technique that is said to be able to manipulate any pressure point regardless of the opponent’s level.
7. Jiuying Zhiyu Sword (九影制獄劍, Nine Shadows Imprisonment Sword)
A shadowy sword technique that is imperceptible in its movements even as it restricts the enemy’s actions.
8. Xuanyin Shenlong Palm (玄陰聖龍掌, Profound Yin Holy Dragon Palm)
An extremely destructive palm technique that carries the element of softness.
9. Wuming Jiuyu Shenyin Art (無明九獄聖陰術, Lightless Nine Prisons Holy Yin Art)
The most powerful qi-based technique in the Jiuyin Holy Art that purportedly allows its wielder to massacre even the strongest armies with dark shadows.
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Xiaoming Jiuyang Divine Skill (晓明九陽神功, Dawning Light Nine Yang Divine Skill)
First appeared during the fall of the Han dynasty, with only the first step to its name. Rumoured to have been the basis of power for many a renowned general in that era.
1. Taifeng Zhenyang Skill (太峰真陽功, Supreme Peak True Yang Skill)
The fundamental neigong of the Jiuyang Divine Skill. Generates a strong yang presence and is required to understand the subsequent techniques to their highest level. Qi cultivated from this neigong has the qualities of heat, light and life.
2. Jiuyang Fist (九陽拳, Nine Yang Fist)
A fast and hard set of fist movements designed to work best with theTaifeng Zhenyang Skill.
3. Menghu Charge (猛虎冲, Fierce Tiger Charge)
An aggressive qinggong that charges at the enemy.
4. Xiaoyan Saber (晓焰刀, Dawning Flame Saber)
A speedy, fiery saber style evoking the light of the dawning day.
5. Jiumingjia (九明甲, Nine Illuminations Armour)
A protective qi technique that is said to render the practitioner’s body practically impervious to injury.
6. Baolie Feihu Palm (爆裂飞虎掌, Explosive Flying Tiger Palm)
A palm technique with unparalleled explosive force, able to destroy its targets with ease.
7. Yixiao Spear (燡晓槍, Blazing Dawn Spear)
A powerful spear technique that condenses the practitioner’s life force for a double-edged attack.
8. Jiuyang Divine Finger (九陽神指, Nine Yang Divine Finger)
A finger technique utilizing the power of the Jiuyang Divine Skill’s neigong for destructive long range attacks.
9. Zhaoming Xuanyi Shenyang Skill (照明玄燡神陽功, Illuminating Profound Radiance Divine Yang Skill)
The most powerful qi-based technique in the Jiuyang Divine Skill that is said to grant its practitioner the ability to scorch the land with boundless light.
