Chapter 11: Grinding for Experience

Chapter 11: Grinding for Experience

Upon hearing Senior Sister Li's words, Jiang Ning smiled but said nothing more. He had already learned from the Five Beasts Fist Manual that the only correct way to cultivate this fist technique was to practice all five forms simultaneously and progress evenly.

By practicing all five forms together, one could quickly refine and strengthen their Vital Energy, allowing it to circulate throughout the body. Only then could one ascend in the Martial Path and avoid wasting this foundational Martial Technique.

Focusing on a single form might lead to faster progress in that particular form, but it wouldn't significantly aid one's overall Martial journey.

Even if one mastered the Tiger Form Fist to the point of Great Achievement, where a single punch could unleash the power of both body and spirit, and harness the strength of the entire body, what good would it do if it only resulted in a few times the strength of an average person?

Without training the physique and enhancing the Vital Energy, one's physical prowess wouldn't surpass that of a regular person by much.

In front of a Martial Practitioner with Vital Energy circulating through their limbs, any fist technique, no matter how skillful, would be like child's play.

Absolute physical prowess could overwhelm any technique.

A Martial Practitioner with Vital Energy circulating throughout their body could easily overpower ordinary people with a casual punch.

So, Jiang Ning would never heed Li Qing's advice to neglect the foundation and chase after the superficial.

With the Skill Panel, as long as he was diligent and ground for experience, he could break through any bottlenecks in the Five Beasts Fist without any hindrance.

Each breakthrough in the fist technique would further enhance the refinement of his Vital Energy.

This was the root of his growing strength.

With the Skill Panel as his crutch, he wouldn't waste time like others, practicing a single fist technique or form, just to pass the assessment and become a true disciple of the Martial Academy.

Practicing all five forms simultaneously and progressing evenly would allow him to rapidly enhance his strength and face threats like Xu Yunfeng without fear.

Subsequently, Jiang Ning stood in the front yard, assuming a stance to practice the Five Beasts Fist and grind for experience points, aiming to quickly reach the entry-level of this fist technique.

At this moment, the men in the front yard, upon seeing Jiang Ning start his practice, stopped their own training and turned to watch him with curious expressions.

As Jiang Ning began his routine, someone's eyes widened.

"Didn't this kid just join the Martial Academy at noon? How can he remember the essence of the Five Beasts Fist Manual so quickly?"

"Don't jump to conclusions, keep watching!" someone said, still holding onto their initial belief.

The others observed Jiang Ning's practice even more intently.

They had been secretly discussing Jiang Ning after watching Master Wang's practice, as they remembered that Jiang Ning had only joined at noon. It was now afternoon, and Master Wang was personally demonstrating the Five Beasts Fist, which puzzled them.

New disciples at the Martial Academy were only eligible for Master Wang's personal demonstration of the Five Beasts Fist after memorizing the entire manual.

As Jiang Ning practiced each move, the crowd's skepticism gradually turned into belief.

"Unbelievable! He actually memorized the manual in such a short time!"

"Indeed, it's unbelievable. Moreover, his execution of each move and the rhythm of his breathing perfectly match the manual's description. His talent is a bit scary!"

The crowd of men exclaimed in surprise.

At this moment, Li Qing, wearing a tight blue outfit, frowned slightly. She could clearly see that Jiang Ning was practicing the complete Five Beasts Fist, not just the Tiger Form Fist.

After watching for a while, Li Qing shook her head.

Jiang Ning, at around eighteen years old, had started his Martial training late, missing out on the golden years for cultivation, which usually began around fifteen. He was unaware of how to seize this opportunity and only had a decent appearance to show for himself, failing to grasp the chance to change his destiny.

At this moment, Li Qing's expertise, she felt a surge of disappointment towards Jiang Ning.

She turned and left.

At that moment, someone else noticed Li Qing's departure.

After all, a tall and graceful woman like her would undoubtedly attract many eyes in the Martial Academy, perhaps even secret admiration.

However, they also knew that her status was far above theirs, making her unattainable. Thus, no one dared to pursue her openly, only stealing glances from the shadows.

"Why is Senior Sister Li shaking her head?" someone whispered.

"Can't you tell? Senior Sister Li is disappointed in this new disciple!" someone explained.

"Why is she disappointed?" the man asked, puzzled.

"Don't you see? This new disciple, despite his decent talent and obviously high memory capacity, doesn't understand himself. He's already around seventeen or eighteen, which is a few years past the golden age for Martial training. Instead of focusing on the Tiger Form, he's practicing all five forms!"

"I understand now. No wonder Senior Sister Li is disappointed! Not recognizing one's own potential will only lead to wasted time and missed opportunities to change one's fate."

"Indeed!" someone nodded. "From his attire, it's clear that he's from an ordinary family.

For ordinary families in the outer city, it's not easy to gather the silver needed to join a martial academy. From the fact that he only joined the martial academy at his age, it's clear that his family's conditions are average. The best age for martial training is when the body has developed, around fifteen years old, and he clearly looks to be seventeen or eighteen! Starting martial training at such an age means he hasn't seized the opportunity to change his fate!"

"Yes!" someone agreed, "Within half a year, if one can grasp the essence and form of a tiger, and push the Tiger Form Fist to its Great Achievement, they can become a true disciple of the martial academy. The identity of a disciple of the Waveflow Martial Academy is very important to us, let alone for ordinary people; it's an opportunity that can transcend social classes and change one's destiny."

"..."

The group of men discussed for a moment before dispersing, no longer paying much attention to Jiang Ning.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning followed the images he had memorized in his mind, coordinating his movements with the breathing technique, becoming increasingly proficient as he practiced.

Warm currents surged from his abdomen, spreading throughout his body, leaving him not only without any signs of fatigue but also feeling increasingly vigorous, as if he had boundless energy.

【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1】

After finishing one round of practice, he saw the familiar prompt, feeling a surge of excitement.

"Eight more rounds, and I can master the Five Beasts Fist!"

He continued practicing the second round of the fist technique while the effects of the herbs in his body were still active.

Zhou Xing emerged from the rear yard with a smile like a spring breeze on his face. His gaze swept over the people in the front yard, and he was instantly drawn to Jiang Ning, who was practicing his fists.

"This is..." His expression was surprised, his eyes filled with unusual colors.

As a true disciple of the martial academy and someone who had already ascended to a ranked martial artist, his Five Beasts Fist had long reached the Great Achievement realm, and his Tiger Form Fist had even grasped the true essence of the technique, reaching the Perfect Realm.

Such a level of fist technique was among the top in the entire martial academy.

To reach the Perfect Realm, one needs not only extremely high insight but also a moment of enlightenment.

So at this moment, he could immediately see how correct Jiang Ning's practice of the Five Beasts Fist was. Each move, though somewhat raw, was exactly as recorded in the Fist Script, especially the breathing rhythm, which was perfectly maintained.

"Junior Brother Jiang has such strong learning ability!" He was secretly amazed, "On the day of his initiation, he can already achieve such a standard in his fist technique; his memory and learning ability are truly remarkable!"

Seeing this, he didn't rush to leave but stayed to watch Jiang Ning practice.

【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1】

Seeing the prompt, Jiang Ning seized the opportunity and continued practicing the third round of the fist technique.

At this moment.

Zhou Xing watched as Jiang Ning practiced the third round, and his eyes flashed with even more admiration.

By comparing it with the previous round, he could clearly see from the perspective of an observer and from the angle of his own Great Achievement in the Five Beasts Fist that Jiang Ning's technique had improved.

The subtle movements were even more precise, the breathing technique flowed more smoothly, and each move was faster than before, but there were no major errors.

【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1】

After finishing the third round, Jiang Ning felt a slight fatigue.

"Phew—"

He exhaled a breath of turbid air and decided not to continue with the fourth round.

【This round of practice, Five Beasts Fist increased by 3 experience points.】

【Skill】: Five Beasts Fist (Not Mastered 4/10)



"Six more rounds of the Five Beasts Fist, and I can successfully master it!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

He then clenched his fists, feeling the slightly tense muscles in his arms and the surge of strength throughout his body.

"Truly remarkable martial arts; just a few rounds of practice have given me a noticeable improvement!" he praised inwardly.

"With this rate of improvement, I will definitely pass Wang Jin's test and become a true disciple of the martial academy! At that time, even if I stand before Xu Yunfeng, he won't dare to make a move!"

"Even CaoBin, as long as he'snot a fool, won't dare to make a move! In the Dragon Snake Struggle, no one would choose to push a neutral faction that is not inferior to them to the other side, even if there's just a possibility, no one would take the risk!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning felt a great sense of satisfaction.

(End of Chapter)

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