There were many types of secret techniques, including physical force secret technique, mental force secret technique, and even spirit force secret technique. Other than these, there were also some self-destructive techniques and secret techniques that used special effects.
Lu Ze looked at the secret technique page.
Those who knew god art were the minority. Most martial artists relied on their knowledge of spirit force and secret techniques to improve themselves.
For example, a spirit force compression and release secret technique can greatly release one's spirit force in a short while and even allow that person to fight a god art martial artist.
However, there were adverse side effects. First of all, if the physical body wasn't strong enough, it wouldn't be able to handle that explosion of spirit force.
Second, although it could increase your power for a short while, your spirit force will soon be drained, and you'll be much weaker.