Heavenly Ascension Chronicles Chapter 14: Mixed Origin Power Posture - Novel Cool

Chapter 14: Mixed Origin Power Posture

Chapter 14: Mixed Origin Power Posture

Upon hearing this, Mr. Qi's face lit up with delight. "Mr. Yu agreed? For six months? Excellent! We can afford to wait that long."

He then turned to Chen Chuan and said, "And you, young man, can join us at that time too."

Yu Gang spoke in a deep voice, "I will keep my word after the New Year."

Mr. Qi repeatedly expressed his agreement and gestured respectfully towards Yu Gang. "Today, I must admit, I was rather presumptuous. I couldn't bear to part with such a talented individual as yourself, Mr. Yu. Another day, when the opportunity arises, I'd like to make amends with a humble offering of wine. I hope you will grace us with your presence. For now, we take our leave." With a subtle gesture, he led his group away.

The Iron Chain Gang members followed silently, their movements orderly as they departed.

Ding Shuo blew his nose, wiping away a nosebleed, still brimming with defiance. He called out to Chen Chuan, "We'll have a rematch next time!" He hurried to catch up with Mr. Qi and the others, but his mind was still unsettled. Reaching Mr. Qi's side, he protested, "Mr. Qi, I could have kept fighting just now..."

Mr. Qi, in a patient mood, replied, "I know you can fight, Ding Shuo. But why are we here? Just to defeat Yu Gang's student?"

Without hesitation, Ding Shuo said, "Of course not. Isn't Mr. Qi saying he's talented and wants him to join our Iron Chain Gang?"

Mr. Qi said, "Then it's settled. Our purpose for coming here is fulfilled, isn't it? What else could you be unhappy about?"

Ding Shuo thought to himself, but couldn't help but feel aggrieved. 'I was the one who got beaten,' he mused.

Mr. Qi, still enthusiastic, said, "You see, Yu Gang is a man who respects those who respect him. I knew we could have kept arguing, but I chose to show our sincerity. Yu Gang saw our good faith, so he gave me face. And the result? It's just as we predicted."

He seemed to recall something and turned to the middle-aged strongman. "You said that young man also has talent?"

The strongman replied, "It's clear he hasn't trained in specialized power techniques, but his durability already rivals Ding Shuo's, and his explosive power is impressive. There's no doubt he's talented."

Mr. Qi's eyes lit up. "Oh? If we could recruit him too, it would be ideal. Our Iron Chain Gang needs such talent, but we're not in a rush. Yu Gang is the main focus now. Six months will pass quickly."

After Mr. Qi and his group left, Chen Chuan approached Yu Gang. "Mr. Yu, I took the liberty of acting on my own earlier. My apologies."

Yu Gang was not the least bit bothered and, in fact, approved of his behavior.

"You did the right thing," he said. "In the path of combat, when you have an idea, you should take action. You mentioned your goal is to be unrestrained and constantly surpass yourself. If you didn't dare to step forward at that moment, I'd question if you were just talking big. Moreover, you won. Remember, among combatants, victory often absolves one from blame."

Chen Chuan candidly said, "I merely took advantage of an opportunity. I knew that no matter how I performed, it wouldn't matter if the Iron Chain Gang didn't give you face. But if my strength and skills were a bit stronger, I could have directly overwhelmed that person without resorting to such tactics."

Yu Gang said, "Don't belittle yourself. Your strength at this stage is already impressive. Ding Shuo has not only trained longer than you but also likely specialized in enhancing durability through advanced breath techniques, possibly with the aid of special drugs. It's not surprising you couldn't defeat him."

Chen Chuan asked curiously, "Are there different types of breath techniques?"

Yu Gang explained, "I should have mentioned that the breath technique you learned is just the beginning. Once your physical foundation reaches a certain level, you can, with the aid of medicine, cultivate more advanced breath techniques to complement various combat styles."

For example, those like Ding Shuo, focusing on durability, or those emphasizing joint striking power or agility. These all require different secret techniques, martial paths, and even unique breathing methods. But ultimately, all skills rely on a strong physical foundation. So, sometimes, a bit of 'talent' is required to truly excel in martial arts.

Chen Chuan looked at Yu Gang, a middle-aged strongman, and asked, "For example, like me, I may not know it, but I have 'talent'. And Ding Shuo, he should be one of those people too. Some are born different and can achieve things in certain areas that others can't."

Chen Chuan's thoughts turned, realizing Yu Gang might have misunderstood, interpreting his performance as some kind of "talent". His second self and this so-called "talent" were not the same, but it was fine if Yu Gang wanted to understand it this way. He didn't need to bother explaining, and from Yu Gang's tone, it seemed that those with such talent were not common.

Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "I have another question, Mr. Yu. During our sparring earlier, Ding Shuo easily broke my grip. That kind of strength seemed quite extraordinary..."

Yu Gang explained, "That's 'Power Force'. Ding Shuo used 'Burst Force', also known as 'Great Loose Garment'. Its movement is like someone stretching their arms upwards, causing the garment on their back to naturally fall to the ground. It has the intention of breaking free from constraints and is specifically designed to disrupt grappling. It's also a practice method for dispersing Power Force."

Chen Chuan grasped the key point, "Power Force?"

"Yes, Power Force!" Yu Gang replied. "Breath techniques are the necessary foundation and preparation for practicing Power Force. Power Force is a higher-level application of strength for fighters. You're still relatively far from this level, but you can start by understanding it..."

As he spoke, Yu Gang stood with his feet apart, his hands as if holding a large ball. He said, "There are many types of Power Force, and most can be practiced with the help of a stance. For example, this one starts with Embrace Breath Form, then Divide Sea Form..." As he spoke, he turned his palms outward and spread his hands to the sides, then brought them back up in a lifting motion, "...followed by Lift Heaven Form... and finally Back Mountain Form..."

At this point, Yu Gang suddenly flipped his palms upward and bent his knees, causing his entire body to sink. Chen Chuan felt a vibration through his feet as if a heavy object had been pressed down from above and was being held up by him.

Yu Gang slowly straightened up and said, "This is a complete Mixed Origin Power Stance, which many fighters choose to practice Power Force with. It's also the most widely spread one, but that doesn't mean it's easy to master. It contains many subtle variations, and Burst Force is refined from it, making it easier for average fighters to grasp. The advantage is that it's easy to pick up, consumes less energy, and is quick and simple to execute."

"Those who master this technique specialize in countering grappling," Yu Gang continued. "Like when you tried to lock his neck earlier, thankfully you didn't get a firm grip. Otherwise, when he released his Power Force, it could have dislocated your arm."

Chen Chuan nodded unconsciously and asked, "Mr. Yu, can this Power Force be used casually?"

"No," Yu Gang replied. "Each use of Power Force puts a strain on the body. At Ding Shuo's level, using it twice in a single bout is already pushing his limits. His body wouldn't be able to handle much more. But if the opponent also masters Power Force, that Palm Lift move I just demonstrated would be enough to shatter their jaw."

Chen Chuan pondered, "Is that so..."

Yu Gang said, "You don't need to think too much about it now. When you get to Wu Yi University, there will be people to teach you these things. What I want to say is that you did very well today.

Combat isn't just about physical strength; it's also a psychological and intellectual battle. During your fight, you didn't just blindly charge in; instead, you accurately grasped the critical points that determined victory or defeat. This combat intuition is something few people have, and I believe you can go very far in the path of combat, perhaps even further than I imagine."

As he spoke, Yu Gang's gaze drifted to the distance, his eyes seemingly lost in memories.

Chen Chuan remained silent.

After a while, Yu Gang turned back to him, a rare smile on his face. "Alright, you mentioned a graduation party tonight. I'll give you the rest of the day off. Go back early."

"Okay, Mr. Yu," Chen Chuan replied. He glanced back at the building and said, "Is Lu Xiao okay?"

"He's a fighter; he can take care of himself," Yu Gang said calmly.

"In that case, Mr. Yu, I'll head back now. I'll be on time tomorrow," Chen Chuan said.

(End of Chapter)

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