Chapter 4: Invincible, The Immortal Life
Chapter 4: Invincible, The Immortal Life
Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up.
"The term 'Entry-Level' is profound and extensive."
He had already done his research beforehand.
Federation Martial Arts is divided into three categories: Body Technique Arts, Combat Techniques, and Visualization Diagrams.
There are three tiers of cultivation, from lowest to highest: Non-Grade, Lower Rank, Middle Rank, and Upper Rank.
It is said that above the Upper Rank, there are further classifications, but he couldn't find any information about them online.
Since Yang Shi mentioned the term 'Entry-Level', it's definitely not just Non-Grade.
It couldn't possibly be Middle Rank either.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have simply mentioned 'Entry-Level'.
In general, that must be Lower Rank Martial Arts!
He had searched online, and some martial arts schools openly offered guidance classes for Lower Rank Combat Techniques starting at a price of ten thousand Federal Credits!
However, Ji Jingqiu noticed that Yang Shi hadn't mentioned Mental Cultivation.
Among the three, Combat Techniques were the cheapest, while Body Technique Arts were more than twice as expensive. As for Mental Cultivation, he couldn't find any related guidance classes.
"I'm afraid I have to trouble you, Yang Shi," Ji Jingqiu added, "I also want to understand Mental Cultivation. Can you help me with this?"
"Mental Cultivation..."
Yang Yan fell silent for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice,
"If you truly wish to learn Mental Cultivation, wait until you reach the True Seed Realm, and I can teach you as well."
Yang Yao, standing beside them, had a change in expression, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something.
But before he could speak, Yang Yan's warning gaze made him swallow his words and quietly lower his head.
"True Seed Realm?"
Yang Yan nodded and said,
"There are five realms in Martial Arts: Body Forging, True Seed, Mind Wandering, Shackles, and Mind Image."
"Mental Cultivation focuses on mental cultivation. Normally, one should wait until they reach the True Seed Realm before starting mental cultivation. However, I have a unique method to guide you into mental cultivation earlier."
"In the current Federation Martial Arts, the realms are divided into External and Internal Realms.
The Internal Realm refers to the human body itself, while the External Realm encompasses the universe and all its elements. Mental Cultivation serves as the bridge between the internal and external aspects.
"Without Mental Cultivation to connect the inner and outer, even if the physical body is strengthened through Body Technique Arts, for a Martial Artist, it is still a prison, trapping them in the Four Corners of Heaven, and it is difficult to fathom the vastness beyond."
"Mental cultivation is difficult, and even more so to delve into its intricacies!"
"The first step can be summed up in four words—subdue your own heart."
Yang Shi turned on the indoor projection.
The original text is in Book 6, Chapter 9.
In an instant, strange postures appeared, some sitting, some standing, with some even forming peculiar hand seals, their eyes wide open...
All kinds of peculiar postures gave off a unique charm.
Ji Jingqiu felt a strange familiarity.
They seemed similar to the yoga poses, Buddhist hand gestures, and Taoist mantras from his past life.
"Mental cultivation has been popular since the Planet Era. The pioneers of that time observed the heavens and earth, imitated the workings of all things, and created numerous postures, hand gestures, and mantras to subdue the mind and attain mental tranquility and freedom."
"But this kind of cultivation is a slow grind, often taking years or even decades to see the slightest progress."
"It wasn't until ten thousand years ago that the Supreme Grandmasters of the past saw the heavens and earth, realized their true selves, combined ancient methods, and innovated, finally opening a new path for the world of martial arts."
"And this path is Mental Cultivation."
"Master, which Supreme Grandmaster from history are you referring to?" Liu Xi raised his hand, unable to contain his curiosity.
Yang Yan spoke in a low voice:
"Not one, but seven! The seven Founding Marshals who laid the foundation of the Federation ten thousand years ago!
They are not only the founders of the Federation but also the pioneers of martial arts today, blazing a trail for others to follow!"
Luo Xi, standing beside him, looked up in admiration, his face glowing with shared glory:
"Among the Six Marshals, the Hero King, Ji Tianxing, was born on our planet, Dong Sanhuang!
As he spoke, everyone's faces glowed with shared glory.
"The Hero's Residence"
This was Dong Sanhuang Planet, a once-thriving planet now relegated to the fringes of the galaxy.
Ji Jingqiu was well-versed in federal history.
He knew they were talking about the seven heroes who laid the foundation of the Federation at its inception, achieving immortal feats.
Without these seven, there would be no Federation today.
As for why Yang Shi mentioned the seven Founding Marshals, while Zhang Xingshan only referred to the Six Marshals, it touched upon a federal scandal that remained unresolved to this day.
Meanwhile, Yang Yan continued his introduction:
"The first realm of Mental Cultivation is Concentration."
"What is Concentration?"
"To put it simply, it's having a clear and undisturbed mind, free from distractions."
"It sounds easy, but it's extremely difficult to achieve."
The mind is like a wild monkey, an untamed horse. To subdue it, one must maintain a clear mind over the long term, free from distractions. This requires immense willpower.
Yang Shi's voice was gentle and detailed in his explanation.
Ji Jingqiu listened intently, not missing a single word.
Although Yang Shi didn't explicitly state it, it was clear that this lecture was initiated because of him, an impromptu lesson.
"After achieving Concentration, you can construct mental landscapes within your mind, imprinting Visualization Diagrams onto the mental plane."
"At this stage, Mental Cultivation can be considered on the right track."
"So, your first goal is to achieve Concentration."
"The earlier you achieve Concentration, the more beneficial it will be for your martial arts cultivation."
"The benefits of Concentration are numerous. It enhances your mental agility, improves your decision-making, and allows you to enter deep sleep freely."
"Deep sleep, also known as Golden Sleep, just two to three hours of it can make you feel refreshed for an entire day, accelerating physical recovery."
"Take Foundation Stance as an example. Modern Foundation Stance techniques are extremely powerful but also highly damaging to the body. If you can achieve Concentration and enter deep sleep, your recovery after training will far surpass others, and you'll be able to tap into the deeper potential of your body."
Someone raised their hand and asked, "Teacher, what comes after Concentration?"
Yang Yan nodded, "After Concentration, there's Firmness, Embryonic Breathing, and Embryonic Breathing. But don't get ahead of yourselves; Concentration is the starting point of Mental Cultivation, yet it's also the endpoint for many Martial Artists."
"Teacher, what realm are you currently in?"
As soon as this question was asked, it piqued everyone's curiosity, especially Zhang Xingshan's.
Not long ago, at a martial arts demonstration, Grand Master Yang Yan personally defeated underground organization experts, showcasing not only his martial prowess but also his mental state, which caught the attention of both the Public Security Bureau and the Safety Bureau.
"I'm currently in the state of Firmness, just one step away from Embryonic Breathing. But I don't know if I'll be able to take that step in this lifetime."
Yang Yan shook his head regretfully, then his eyes lit up with anticipation, "If one can cultivate to the state of Embryonic Breathing, they become invulnerable to fire and water, immortal, not only increasing their lifespan significantly but also enduring the sufferings of the world, even if thrown into a sea of knives and fire, enduring all kinds of pain, without even a frown!"
Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up.
(End of Chapter)
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