With their level of expertise, the three grandmasters could naturally discern the technique and subtlety contained within that last strike.
But it was precisely because they understood that they could truly appreciate how difficult that move was to execute.
First, one needed a thorough understanding of their opponent and their attack patterns. One had to anticipate their moves while also possessing an exceptional predictive sense of distance and spatial awareness.
Second, it required precise control of one's Finger Technique. Striking the pressure point on an opponent's elbow might seem simple, but to do so amidst the chaos of battle magnified the difficulty infinitely.
Then there was the redirection technique, using the opponent's force against them. It appeared to be simple footwork—a pull, a tug, a guide, a slap—but the understanding of both the opponent's Force and one's own required for it was incredibly profound.
