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Chapter 17: Further Insights, Landscapes and Waterscapes
Chapter 17: Further Insights, Landscapes and Waterscapes
A few days later.
At the Yangyan Martial Arts Academy, in the training hall.
The morning light streamed through the skylight, casting a long, slanted patch of light onto the warm-toned wooden floor.
Zhang Xingshan slowly came to a stop, adjusting his breathing rhythm. His martial arts uniform was soaked with sweat, and even his feet were damp with perspiration.
He went to the corner for a drink of water, taking a brief break.
The pillar technique, combined with the breathing technique, required intermittent rests, even for the Mysterious Origin Pillar, known for its balanced and peaceful nature. The body's muscles ached, making it unbearable to continue without a break.
After all, modern pillar techniques were essentially fast-track cultivation methods, and without secret medicines, they were no different from self-harm.
Each time the internal energy was manipulated, it came at the cost of harming the body.
Some who hadn't endured hardship couldn't help but cry out, unable to even complete the pillar technique.
If the Mysterious Origin Pillar was like this, the Coiling Dragon Pillar would be even more challenging.
Amidst his heavy breathing, Zhang Xingshan's gaze subconsciously glanced at Ji Jingqiu, who was standing nearby.
Over the past few days, he had paid extra attention, and Ji Jingqiu seemed to require no rest at all... How was he managing?
Was this the madman who had endured 16 years of Nete Poison Syndrome?
His grandfather was the director of the Public Security Bureau, and on the night that the Yang Shi guided him into meditation, Ji Jingqiu's file was delivered to his hands.
With no background, just an ordinary person, yet he had caught the attention of the Yang Shi. It couldn't be said that there was no reason for this.
After reading the file, his grandfather personally told him that Ji Jingqiu was not his competitor, and he could never be Ji Jingqiu's rival.
His grandfather did not explain the latter half of that statement.
Although he didn't argue at the time, he was unconvinced in his heart.
Zhang Xingshan withdrew his gaze and passed by Luo Xi along the way.
Their eyes met and quickly averted.
These days, they had little interaction, not even a nod of acknowledgment.
This cold and distant relationship, where they acted as if they hadn't seen each other, stemmed from their respective families.
The recent assassination attempt, although timely averted by the Yang Shi, had still alarmed the higher-ups, especially with the presence of a prominent figure with the surname "Ji" at the scene.
This incident left many people fearful, and that night, the Public Security Bureau mobilized all its forces, heading to the lower levels to eliminate the involved gangs.
The Security Agency also launched a comprehensive operation, thoroughly investigating and clearing out all illegal and underground organization bases.
But this matter was far from over.
Setting aside other matters, the fact that the prominent figure with the surname "Ji" had been startled meant that someone from the Public Security Bureau or the Security Agency had to take responsibility.
As it happened, the clues regarding the Supreme Buddha Sect had recently been cut off, and the Public Security Bureau and the Security Agency were in a fierce dispute, each wanting to shift the blame to the other.
One was the grandson of the Public Security Bureau director, and the other was the granddaughter of the Security Agency director. The fact that they hadn't come to blows could be attributed to their rationality.
Although they had zero communication recently, there was an intense competition brewing beneath the surface.
For instance, yesterday, when Luo Xi's breathing technique merged with her pillar technique, earning her verbal praise from the Yang Shi, it was considered a win for her; the day before, when Zhang Xingshan had an extra bowl of rice at the dinner table, it was considered a win for him...
Intense and childish.
Of course, in their competition, they tacitly ignored another person.
Ji Jingqiu.
First, it was meaningless, and second, he couldn't compare.
Since he wasn't a rival, what was the point of comparing?
Moreover, what could he possibly compare with this guy?
Compare their appetites?
Even if they were tied together, they could only be measured in units of Ji's capacity.
Although everyone had made progress in martial arts and physical enhancement in recent days, and their appetites had increased significantly, it wasn't just them.
Ji Jingqiu had also advanced rapidly, firmly securing the third place in the martial arts academy!
Zhang Xingshan put aside his scattered thoughts and, under the silent urging of his two good classmates, took a deep breath, once again immersing himself in the torment of the pillar technique.
...
Sweat dripped onto the ground.
Ji Jingqiu's entire body trembled in the form of the Coiling Dragon Pillar, his spine resembling a mighty dragon, his muscles and tendons stretching and relaxing.
A series of muffled, crisp sounds emanated from his body!
The internal energy surged like clouds, expanding and contracting, transforming into a warm current that enveloped his entire body, nourishing his muscles and meridians.
It felt incredibly comfortable, like walking into a warm spring with just the right temperature, and Ji Jingqiu almost let out a satisfied sigh.
What a wonderful feeling!
This Foundation Stance was getting more and more enjoyable to practice!
He couldn't stop now!
The Energy Surge not only complemented the Blood Qi but also nourished every part of his body, unblocking the Qi Meridians and Acupoints.
Just like now.
In just a few days, he felt his body undergo a transformation, as if he had been reborn, with the only downside being that he spent more time in the bathroom.
During his practice, he had been pondering Yang Shi's words, "Body Like a Mountain, Qi Like Clouds".
With the Wisdom Light's enhancement, although he couldn't achieve the internal vision of the martial arts novels from his past life, he could still make connections and use the Energy Surge within his body to vaguely perceive the overall layout of his internal Qi.
When the Energy Surge dispersed as cloud-like Qi within his body, his meridians, bones, muscles, and acupoints formed a miniature world.
However, most of the time, the Energy Surge flowed through his body.
The scene of the Energy Surge dispersing as cloud-like Qi only appeared after he completed a full set of Stance Framework, when his Blood Qi surged like a tide, like the reward scene at the end of a game instance.
For the most part, the Energy Surge flowed through his body, using the meridians as rivers, with his bones, muscles, and other parts forming a continuous mountain range, and the Energy Surge being the flowing water, twisting and turning.
As he practiced, a landscape of mountains and water gradually unfolded before his eyes.
After cultivating his Qi, the next step was to open his Pulse.
But how to do it, Ji Jingqiu was still unsure.
The descriptions were too vague, making it hard to truly understand.
However, when this landscape appeared before him—
The process of opening his Pulse, which was initially unclear, gradually became more distinct, and eventually, crystal clear.
His Qi flowed like water, his meridians opened up, and followed the contours of the landscape.
He could clearly feel where the water was blocked, which corners it couldn't turn—
This gave him a new understanding of the Foundation Stance and the human body's miniature world.
Just as Ji Jingqiu was immersed in his understanding of the Foundation Stance, Yang Yan walked into the training area.
He didn't speak, standing at the door, examining the progress of the three disciples.
After a moment, he stopped them and called them over.
"You've all made great progress, it seems that even when you went back home, you didn't slack off."
"However, mastering the Foundation Stance is just the first step. Don't treat practicing the stance as a routine task. Every time you practice, you must unify your body and mind, carefully experiencing every movement, every breath, and every rhythm..."
Yang Yan first nodded in satisfaction, acknowledging their progress over the past few days.
Then, he changed his tone, urging them to continue working hard.
The underlying message was that they shouldn't be complacent, as they still had a long way to go.
Zhang Xingshan looked serious, but inwardly, he smiled wryly.
He had heard this speech at home over ten times in the past few days.
About modifying the Foundation Stance according to one's physical constitution, innovating and improving—
It was all just empty words!
"Jingqiu, you've already cultivated Energy Surge, and you're ahead of the others. Why don't you share your experience with everyone?"
Yang Yan suddenly said with a smile.
The three disciples were taken aback.
Ji Jingqiu was confused, what was this, sharing learning experiences with classmates after a monthly exam?
Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi, on the other hand, were lost in thought.
They were able to learn martial arts because their families had sent them, and their innate bone structure was naturally above average.
In the past few days, they had been taking various supplements at home, and their elders had been helping them guide their Blood Qi, assisting them in finding the subtle spiritual mechanism within their body's meridians.
In other words, the opportunity for their Blood Qi to condense and transform into Energy Surge.
However, even now, the two of them had only touched the edge of the Energy Surge, and to actually cultivate it, they would need at least another week or so.
In total, it would take around ten days.
Cultivating Energy Surge in ten days was already an impressive achievement.
But now... Ji Jingqiu had already cultivated Energy Surge?
How was this possible in just a few days?!
(End of Chapter)
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