Meng Chuan hung up the phone after receiving a message from his master telling him to wait a little longer.
Might as well practice for a while longer.
He leaped back to the desolate sand and gravel yard.
Taking a deep breath, the Thunder True Qi in his body remained concealed, quietly gathering the momentum of the Thunder Fire Fist.
His movements were like clouds surging in all directions, and even without using True Qi, the fist blade still flickered with black lightning when slicing through the air.
Each move in the Thunder-Pounding Hand seamlessly connected with precision, driven by Qi Blood, creating a mighty momentum.
Immersed in the world of fist skills for about one hour, the Perfection realm naturally followed.
[Thunder-Pounding Hand: Major Accomplishment (98%) → Perfection (1%)]
After finishing the stance, Meng Chuan’s understanding of this fist skill deepened.
"Even without using True Qi, the power I wield with this fist skill is tenfold improved from before..."
Not only has the power increased, but also... the embodiment of martial arts will!
With a movement of heart spirit, sensing the Qi, the abnormal martial arts will enhance.
Dense, overlapping fine thunder patterns like cobwebs spread across both arms, jumping and flashing ceaselessly.
"The Xingyi school, whether martial arts will or martial arts momentum, seeks the fundamental principle that is ’spirit influencing reality’.
Like these full-arm thunder patterns unleashed by Thunder-Pounding Hand, they exemplify the embodiment of spirit controlling form, the concretized embodiment interfering with reality."
Thoughts flowed, the thunder patterns quietly receded from both arms, lurking beneath the skin, concealed...
Yet, a few patterns drifted with the airflow, subtly giving an impression of echoing back to Heaven and Earth.
Meng Chuan pinched his temples, if not for the Tao Heart Planting Demon granted him the augmentation of ’divinity’.
A fear that my current self would still be far from reaching this level.
Feathers do not touch the body, insects do not land, this is merely the most superficial usage of ’divinity’.
Now able to elicit resonance with Heaven and Earth, just barely entering some superficial doors.
But the role of divinity may extend beyond this; the exquisite intricacies need to be explored carefully in the future.
However, Meng Chuan also realized that being able to borrow some natural powers has already embarked on the path of martial arts to reach enlightenment.
[Where the heart’s thought reaches, nature manifests.]
...
Rustle——
With the perfection of the Thunder-Pounding Hand, newly born Qi Blood slowly flowed from the depths of the meridians.
Under introspection by Meng Chuan, the slightly swollen meridians that were already filled with Qi Blood suddenly became thoroughly replenished, even overfilling the protruding little tips.
The body creaked, and a moment later, it fully absorbed this power, integrating it into the whole body.
He was no longer the ’little martial artist’ who needed to supplement large quantities of medicinal paste after progressing in martial arts skills.
Merely dozens of points of Qi Blood could be easily assimilated into the body.
Feeling it, Meng Chuan murmured inwardly:
"A single acupoint requires six hundred points of Qi Blood for filling to aid its transformation; solely relying on common fist skills is undoubtedly far from sufficient. This update is available on novel⸺fire.net
Practicing dozens or hundreds of them still wouldn’t suffice for the second major limit of progression.
The path of the martial arts family mainly focuses on True Skill; from now on, I should peacefully cultivate Tao Heart Planting Demon and see how much Qi Blood it provides me daily...
Qi Blood remains the focus of the martial arts family, needing supplies both for martial arts progression.
On the other hand, the Thunder Seed is constantly demanding.
He has yet to truly begin cultivation, but for now, he should follow his master’s lead in training.
Previously, he only listened to Patriarch Luo’s teachings, and the feeling was not quite definitive.
This method involves too much; Meng Chuan cannot afford carelessness.
...
Approaching ten o’clock, Meng Chuan received a call from his master and came to the residence.
The door was opened by his master’s wife, Ren Ping. After greeting her, he stood at the entrance changing shoes.
He sensed...
The living room exuded an aura awaiting dawn, concealed yet sharp, while also bearing a touch of nirvana’s steadiness.
"Greetings, Teacher Luo."
Meng Chuan walked to the living room and saluted Luo Meng with the martial arts gesture.
Luo Meng nodded slightly, sensing Meng Chuan’s aura.
Her gaze lingered on the True Martial Fist Blade strapped on either side of his waist.
"Eighteen years old and a martial arts family, impressive."
"All thanks to Master Luo’s excellent guidance."
Luo Meng pressed her mouth slightly, saying no more.
She turned her head, speaking to Ren Ping:
"Mom, I’m leaving first; I have a class in the afternoon."
After speaking, she advised Meng Chuan:
"Since you’ve already progressed, return to United University to begin cultivation as a martial arts family sooner."
"Okay."
Seeing Luo Meng get up and leave, Meng Chuan sensed his master’s aura in the martial arts chamber.
After saying a word to his master’s wife, he walked straight towards it.
After mastering the heart technique operation, he was prepared to return to United University.
Not to mention the benefits of the Grandmaster Class as a martial arts family, which he had yet to receive.
He still planned on squeezing everything out of the Hidden Martial Pavilion to assist the Five Elements Qiankun Technique in its second, even third Limit Breaking.
...
Upon entering, Meng Chuan noticed the room’s atmosphere somewhat oppressive.
Under the scrutiny of ’divinity’, the room was filled with rolling thunderclouds, a sensation akin to a storm about to break.
Meng Chuan understood why; it had been a long time since ’Gathering Clouds from Eight Directions’, and his master’s mood wasn’t great.
It’s likely related to Luo Meng in the living room a moment ago.
Seeing Meng Chuan come in, Luo Guanyun squeezed out a slight smile and said:
"Have you come? Have you thoroughly mastered the Earth Posture?"
Meng Chuan nodded affirmatively.
Luo Guanyun called him to sit beside him and warned:
"Did you just see Luo Meng in the living room?"
"I did."
"You both go to the same school, seeing each other often. Just get along normally, without concerning about me."
"Alright."
He never thought about, in the future when his strength grows, embarrassing Luo Meng. That would be too petty.
The ultimate goal of practicing the lightning technique is still to repay the master’s kindness and to eradicate disadvantages.
To assist himself and his master to elevate their Martial Arts to a higher level.
No matter what the other’s intention was initially, when hints were given at the Xiang King’s Tomb, there was no intention to harm.
Thus, Meng Chuan felt there was no need to "resent" the other.
Since he had accepted this gesture, as long as Luo Meng doesn’t plan against his master with harmful intent, each could be well in their own way.
Different paths never converge.
"Alright then, today I will guide you in the cultivation of lightning technique.
Once you master it, return to United University to concentrate on martial arts, and don’t forget the Martial Extreme True Inheritance event in June’s school celebration."
"Understood."
Regarding the accumulation of Qi and blood at the anomaly apertures, he certainly couldn’t compare with Motohiko, who broke through to a new realm half a year early.
But with liberation state and Five Elements True Qi, he has significant confidence in acquiring the Martial Extreme True Inheritance.
Meng Chuan’s mysterious black True Qi shouldn’t be easily exposed, it’s best to conceal it during the school celebration.
Weakness is the original sin, even though he hasn’t yet cultivated the Turtle Shell Demon Skill, he still needs to be cautious and discreet.
Regaining focus, he listens as his master continues to explain:
"When the ancestors bestowed the technique, you also learned about the origin of the lightning technique. Although it is a core technique, it lacks a corresponding set of training methods.
However, the dominance of Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill is arguably the most genuine of the Xingyi Thunder Technique True Skills.
Practicing any thunder attribute fist skill is perfectly compatible, so there is no need to pursue cultivation technique matching theories, the Thunder Seed can naturally command everything."
Meng Chuan nodded in understanding, but he doesn’t plan to practice thunder attribute True Skill fist skills anytime soon.
When performing True Skill fist skills, it requires the support of True Qi.
With people coming and going at school, he couldn’t possibly hide away to practice boxing for long; this would undoubtedly expose him.
Moreover, after the Martial Extreme True Inheritance event, he plans to attempt integrating the Turtle Shell Demon Skill into his Tao Heart Demon Seed Mind Method.
At that point, the need to conceal this technique within himself, using it to eliminate witnesses, becomes imminent.
His main focus currently is practicing the Tao Heart Demon Seed Mind Method to cultivate Qi and blood, and advancing the ordinary Five Elements Fist to Five Qi Chaoyuan.
Once time permits in the future, and with advanced understanding of martial theories, he will further explore thunder attribute True Skill fist skills to solidify his hand.
"My Thunder Seed is still sealed and cannot be summoned to personally instruct you in practice. If you wish to learn thunder attribute True Skill fist skills, search directly in the Hidden Martial Pavilion of United University.
Meanwhile, I have organized some insights from years of practicing lightning techniques, and practical applications regarding the Thunder Seed.
I prepared these a few days ago for you to study. With your martial talents, by carefully contemplating them in your spare time, you are sure to excel beyond me."
Meng Chuan received a small notebook, containing Luo Guanyun’s lifelong study of lightning techniques.
"Thank you, master."
Luo Guanyun waved off the thanks, as a personal master unable to guide the disciple step by step is somewhat inadequate.
However, with the Thunder Seed in suppression within him, it was an unavoidable situation.
"Let’s skip the small talk, now I will guide you in practicing the Primordial Spirit Thunder Mind Method."
"Okay."
Meng Chuan followed the earlier pointers given by ancestor Luo and sat cross-legged, forming guiding mudras with hands.
Luo Guanyun explained eloquently:
"The core technique, in ancient times, was also referred to as Inner Power Method.
In ancient times, there was no concept of Qi and blood; people in the same realm were gauged by the amount of True Qi within to judge the depth of their power.
Since you’ve succeeded in sensing Qi, a spring has spontaneously appeared within you. Now that you’ve become a Martial Arts family, practicing the core technique can both enhance Qi and blood, as well as foster True Qi’s quantity.
The spring is also a manifestation of will; whichever core technique you activate will affect the corresponding True Qi quantity.
Once the Qi circulates throughout the body without leakage, you will have one foot stepped into the doorway of being a Martial Arts Grandmaster!"
Meng Chuan understood, it’s no wonder his Five Elements True Qi is far stronger than his Thunder True Qi.
Though the Five Elements Qiankun Method does not support Qi and blood, its increased proficiency also significantly enhances True Qi.
Refocusing, Meng Chuan began practicing the Tao Heart Demon Seed Mind Method under his master’s guidance.
"Introspect beneath oneself, the mind method manipulates six apertures."
Meng Chuan formed the lightning mudra, and with the initiation of the mind method, the six apertures glimmered like stars in the night.
Simultaneously, the Thunder Seed in the depths of Primordial Spirit abruptly awakened, restlessly jumping.
Luo Guanyun had practiced countless times, instantly recognizing Meng Chuan’s current state.
"Don’t mind the Thunder Seed; let it relieve itself, and it will reflect back on your ’spirit.’"
"Okay."
The Thunder Seed emerged from the Primordial Spirit, countless thread-like invisible Qi lines connecting to the six major apertures.
"Thunder Breath stimulates apertures, evokes new Qi and blood."
Maintaining introspection, Meng Chuan observed a black stream of Qi emerging from the spring.
It flowed out from the sea of consciousness and then divided into six tributaries, converging at the six major apertures.
He understood that the Qi erupting from the spring was the "Inner Breath," which when activated by Martial Arts will, becomes "True Qi."
The Thunder Breath mentioned by the master is the Inner Breath of the Tao Heart Demon Seed.
The Inner Breath traversed his body, continually stimulating the illuminated six apertures.
After circulating through one complete cycle, Meng Chuan felt that the Inner Breath, receiving feedback from the apertures, became slightly more robust.
This is the reason behind mind methods nurturing True Qi; activated by Martial Arts will, Inner Breath turns into True Qi, and also grows stronger!