Heavenly Human Atlas Chapter 14: Mixed Yuan Jin Zhan - Novel Cool

Chapter 14: Mixed Yuan Jin Zhan

Chapter 14: Mixed Yuan Jin Zhan

Upon hearing this, Mr. Qi's face lit up with delight. "Mr. Yu agreed? Half a year? Excellent! Then half a year it is! We can afford to wait."

He then turned to Chen Chuan and said, invitingly, "And this young fellow here, can he come along too when the time comes?"

Yu Gang spoke in a solemn tone, "After the New Year, I, Yu, will honor our agreement."

Mr. Qi repeatedly expressed his agreement and then bowed slightly to Yu Gang, saying, "I apologize for my abruptness today. I couldn't bear to part with such a talented man as you, Mr. Yu. Another day, I will prepare a modest feast to make amends. I hope you will grace us with your presence. For now, we take our leave." With that, he gestured and led his group away.

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

Ding Shuo blew his nose, still defiantly addressing Chen Chuan, "Next time, we'll fight again!" He hurried to catch up with Mr. Qi and the others, but his heart still harbored some resentment. He ran to Mr. Qi's side and shouted, "Mr. Qi, I could have kept fighting just now..."

Mr. Qi, in a good mood, showed great patience, "Ding Shuo, I know you can fight. But why are we here? Just to beat Yu Gang's student?"

Ding Shuo replied without hesitation, "Of course not. Mr. Qi, you said he's talented and wanted him to join our Iron Chain Gang, didn't you?"

Mr. Qi said, "That's settled then. Didn't we achieve our goal of coming here? What else could you be unhappy about?"

Ding Shuo thought to himself, but he got beaten, how can I be happy?

Mr. Qi, still enthusiastic, said, "As for Yu Gang, I did some research beforehand. If you give him an inch, he'll give you a yard. We could have argued, but I chose to compromise. Yu Gang saw our sincerity, so he's willing to give me face. You see, the result is just as we expected, isn't it?"

At this point, he seemed to remember something and looked at the middle-aged burly man, asking, "You said that young man also has talent?"

The middle-aged man replied, "It's clear he hasn't practiced any special Jin Li, but his resilience is already comparable to Ding Shuo's, and his explosive power is also remarkable. There's no doubt he's talented."

Mr. Qi's eyes lit up, "Is that so? If we could recruit him too, that would be great. Our Iron Chain Gang needs such talented individuals. But there's no rush, Yu Gang is the main focus. Half a year, hehe, it'll be here before we know it."

Chen Chuan waited for Mr. Qi and his group to leave completely before approaching Yu Gang and said, "Mr. Yu, I took the liberty just now. I apologize."

Yu Gang didn't mind at all and even approved of his actions.

"You did the right thing," he said. "We martial artists, when we have an idea, should put it into action. You mentioned before that your goal is to be unrestrained and continuously surpass yourself. If you didn't dare to step forward at this moment, I would doubt if you were just talking big. Moreover, you won, so there's no need to second-guess yourself. Among martial artists, the victor is often beyond reproach."

Chen Chuan spoke frankly, "I just took advantage just now. I knew that if the Iron Chain Gang wasn't willing to give you face, no matter how I performed, it wouldn't matter. But if my strength and skills were a bit stronger, and I could have directly overwhelmed that person, then I wouldn't have needed to resort to such tactics."

Yu Gang said, "Don't belittle yourself. Your strength at this stage is already very impressive. Ding Shuo has not only practiced longer than you, but he should have chosen to enhance his resilience in the advanced stages of breath regulation, and he must have used special drugs to assist. It's not surprising that you couldn't defeat him."

Chen Chuan asked curiously, "Are there many different directions in breath regulation?"

Yu Gang explained, "I should have mentioned that the breath regulation you learned is the most basic. When your physical qualities reach a certain level, you can use drugs to train higher-level breath regulation, which can be combined with different combat styles.

For example, someone like Ding Shuo, who focuses on resilience, there are also those who specialize in enhancing striking power or improving flexibility. All these require different techniques, different fist paths, and even different breathing methods to complement them. But ultimately, all skills are built upon physical qualities. So, to truly master a skill deeply, sometimes you need a bit of 'talent.'

"He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "For example, you might not know this, but you inherently possess a 'talent'. Ding Shuo is likely one of those people too. Some are born with abilities that allow them to do things others can't in certain areas."

Chen Chuan's thoughts shifted, and he realized that Yu Gang might have misunderstood. His performance was interpreted as a 'talent', but his second self and this so-called 'talent' were not the same. Still, if Yu Gang chose to understand it this way, it spared him the trouble of explaining. Moreover, from Yu Gang's tone, it seemed that people with such talents were rare.

After some thought, Chen Chuan asked, "I have another question, Mr. Yu. During our sparring, Ding Shuo effortlessly broke my grip. That strength seemed quite unusual..."

Yu Gang explained, "That's 'Jin Li' (Force). Ding Shuo used a technique called 'Sa Yi Jin' (Cloth Burst Force), also known as 'Da Sa Yi' (Great Cloth Burst). It's like when someone raises their hands, and the clothes on their back naturally fall to the ground. It's a technique designed to break free from holds, specifically targeting grappling moves. It's also a method to disperse Jin Li."

Chen Chuan grasped the key point, "Jin Li?"

"Yes, Jin Li!" Yu Gang affirmed. "Breath Regulation is the necessary foundation and preparation for practicing Jin Li. Jin Li is a higher-level application of force for fighters. You're still relatively far from this level, but you can start learning about it..."

As he spoke, Yu Gang stood with his feet apart, his hands as if holding a large ball. "There are various types of Jin Li, and most can be practiced with the help of stance training. For example, this one starts with Embracing Qi Stance, followed by Separating Sea Stance..." As he spoke, he turned his palms outward, then brought them back together and lifted them upward. "...then Supporting Heaven Stance... and finally, Back-to-Mountain Stance..."

At this point, Yu Gang suddenly flipped his palms to support the heavens, and his knees bent as his body sank. Chen Chuan felt a vibration through his feet, as if a heavy object had been pressed down and was being supported by Yu Gang.

Yu Gang slowly straightened up and said, "This is a complete set of Hunyuan Jin Stance, and many fighters choose it to practice Jin Li. It's also the most widely known, but that doesn't mean it's easy to master. It contains many subtle variations, and 'Sa Yi Jin' is extracted from it, making it easier for ordinary fighters to grasp. The advantage is that it's easy to learn, consumes less energy, and delivers force quickly and simply."

Those who master this technique specialize in countering grappling. For instance, when you closed in to grab his neck earlier, fortunately, you didn't lock it in. Otherwise, when he unleashed his Jin Li, it might have dislocated your arm."

Chen Chuan nodded unconsciously and asked, "Mr. Yu, this Jin Li can't be used casually, can it?"

"That's right," Yu Gang confirmed. "Every use of Jin Li is a strain on the body. At Ding Shuo's level, using it twice in a fight is already pushing it. If he used it more, his body wouldn't be able to handle it." Yu Gang paused, then added, "But if the opponent also masters Jin Li, that Palm Lift move just now would have been enough to shatter his jaw."

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

"Don't think too much about it for now," Yu Gang said. "Once you're at Wu University, there will be people to teach you these things. I just wanted to say that you did very well today.

Fighting isn't just about physical strength; it's also a psychological battle, a mental contest. During your fight, you didn't just brute force your way through; you accurately grasped the critical points of victory and defeat. This fighting sense is rare. I believe you can go far in the world of combat, perhaps even further than I imagine."

As he spoke, Yu Gang's gaze drifted into the distance, as if recalling something.

Chen Chuan remained silent.

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

"Okay, Mr. Yu," Chen Chuan replied. He glanced back at the building and asked, "Is Lu Ke alright?"

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

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

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(End of Chapter)

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