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Chapter 58: Bodily Martial Arts, The Great Sun Golden Bell Cloak
Chapter 58: Bodily Martial Arts, The Great Sun Golden Bell Cloak
Li Xuan wrote down the cultivation method of the Great Sun Golden Bell Cloak on a draft, carefully checked it over, and committed the technique to memory after confirming its feasibility. With a surge of qi and blood in his hand, the draft instantly turned to ashes.
The cultivation method to be passed on to Meng Chong was now ready. The next step was to impart it to his disciple and wait for him to comprehend it.
The next day.
As the sky brightened, the sound of martial arts practice echoed through the courtyard.
Meng Chong, brandishing a large broadsword with vigor and vitality, reflected the light with his shiny head.
Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction. His second disciple, like Xu Yan, was diligent and hardworking. With such disciples, how could he not become powerful?
"Disciple, come over here!" Li Xuan sat down in a chair.
"Master!" Meng Chong sheathed his sword and excitedly walked over, bowing respectfully.
"Today, I shall impart to you the path of martial arts." Li Xuan spoke solemnly, "The martial arts I teach you are not the mundane martial techniques of the jianghu. Those are merely ordinary fighting skills.
"My martial arts can move mountains and fill seas, and breaking through the void with a punch is but a trivial matter.
"Martial arts have no boundaries, but cultivation must start from the foundation. The first realm of martial arts is the Qi and Blood Realm..."
As Li Xuan spoke, he raised his palm, and in an instant, a surge of qi shot up into the sky, rippling through the air.
Even though he had restrained his aura's oppressive might, Meng Chong, at such close proximity, could still sense the terrifying power contained within that surge of qi and blood.
His eyes widened, and his expression became agitated, a feverish look in his eyes.
Martial arts!
So, this is martial arts!
Just the first realm, the Qi and Blood Realm, was so formidable!
Li Xuan retracted his qi and blood and continued, "Martial arts cultivation begins with refining the skin, bones, and organs. This is the foundation and the basis.
"Only by solidifying the foundation can one go far on the path of martial arts. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Li Xuan raised his hand again, and his qi and blood condensed into a palm that pressed onto Meng Chong's shoulder, squeezing his arm and thigh.
"Your talent, disciple, lies in your physique. Your bones and organs are extraordinary, making you well-suited for the path of bodily cultivation. Therefore, I shall impart to you the foundation cultivation technique of bodily martial arts, the Great Sun Golden Bell Cloak..."
Meng Chong excitedly rubbed his bald head and said, "I will follow Master's arrangement!"
"Bodily martial arts focus on the cultivation of the physical body. It is unmatched in defense and extraordinarily robust, matching you perfectly."
Li Xuan stood up and walked around Meng Chong.
He couldn't help but marvel at his second disciple's innate rugged appearance, knotted muscles, and naturally bald head.
His features were handsome, but his sturdy and robust physique, shiny head, and bulky muscles overshadowed his good looks.
One could only see ruggedness and not handsomeness.
Anyone who saw him would be compelled to exclaim, "What a robust young man!"
"Cultivators of the bodily path, when their bodies reach perfection, become comparable to divine weapons... Of course, this is still far off for you. But once you cultivate the Great Sun Golden Bell Cloak, even if you stand still, an army of a thousand soldiers will not be able to breach your defense..."
Li Xuan continued to extol the virtues of the Great Sun Golden Bell Cloak, igniting Meng Chong's fighting spirit and fervor.
Indeed, the more Meng Chong listened, the more excited he became. His muscles twitched, and his bald head seemed to shine even brighter.
"Listen carefully as I teach you the cultivation method of the Great Sun Golden Bell Cloak..."
Li Xuan sat back in his chair and began to explain solemnly.
"Yes, Master!" Meng Chong knelt down and listened reverently.
"The cultivation of the bodily path differs from orthodox martial arts cultivation. Orthodox cultivation refines the skin, bones, and organs sequentially, while the bodily path refines all three simultaneously..."
Li Xuan verbally conveyed the cultivation method he had devised, instructing Meng Chong to first sense his qi and blood and then circulate it from the inside out or vice versa, forming a cycle that simultaneously refines the skin, bones, and organs.
While he memorized the technique, he didn't quite understand how to cultivate it.
Li Xuan spoke up at the right moment, "My martial arts focus on enlightenment and intention, not the form of the technique itself. Disciple, you must understand and grasp the true meaning within."
"Martial arts cultivation emphasizes natural talent. I observed your method of seeking revenge, and you displayed a rather peculiar and wonderful level of understanding. Your natural talent should be quite good."
"Study the technique carefully, and I believe you will grasp its true meaning," Li Xuan encouraged.
After a brief pause, he added, "The technique is all here, but whether or not you can enter its gateway depends on your own enlightenment. I can only guide you to the door; the cultivation depends on you."
"You must calm your mind and be neither arrogant nor impatient. Try to sense the intention within the technique."
Meng Chong only partially understood, but he felt that this profound martial art was indeed profound and mysterious, and even entering its gateway was not easy.
"Master, I will definitely figure it out!" Meng Chong said determinedly.
"Very good, don't let me down!" Li Xuan nodded.
He stood up, assumed a horse-riding stance, and said, "Assume this stance and carefully sense your qi and blood."
"Yes, Master!" Meng Chong nodded.
In the empty space in the courtyard, he took the horse-riding stance.
"Cultivation should be balanced with rest. When it's time, cook meals, sweep the courtyard, wipe the tables... Relax your body and calm your mind. Don't be too tense all the time. Sometimes, the more obsessed you are, the less you will gain."
Li Xuan advised earnestly.
This was the process through which Xu Yan had enlightened the fabricated technique and successfully entered the door of martial arts.
"I understand, Master!" Meng Chong nodded.
"Also, when stewing chicken, remember to add the Nine-Leaf Primal Herb or the Thousand-Year Mountain Ginseng..." Li Xuan instructed.
"Yes, Master!"
Li Xuan clasped his hands behind his back and was about to go out for a walk when he suddenly remembered something. "If you lack anything, you can find Shi Er."
"Yes, Master!" Meng Chong nodded.
Shi Er was quite capable, and for now, Li Xuan was using him as a runner, seeing if he would show any sense of gratitude.
...
In the Yunshan County government office, the county magistrate, the old man in hemp clothes, Shi Er, and others sat together once again.
"Xu Yan displayed mighty power in the provincial city and single-handedly swept through the Divine Might Army..." The county magistrate said with a shocked expression.
"Now, the officials and nobles in the provincial city are all seeking high-level martial artists to become their masters and cultivate these incredibly powerful martial arts." His eyes shone with a hint of fanaticism.
They had originally planned to flee, as Li Xuan was too terrifying and could easily crush them.
However, after hearing the news from the provincial city about Xu Yan's awe-inspiring display of power, they were like gods, incredibly strong!
And Li Xuan was Xu Yan's master! Wasn't he the mysterious martial arts master?
The master was right here, so why would they think about running away?
Instead, they were thinking about how to flatter and please the master, hoping to gain some guidance.
Ever since their worldview had been refreshed, their obsession with rebellion had faded, and their first desire now was to become true martial artists, cultivating incredibly powerful martial arts.
"The master accepted Meng Chong as his disciple, and I gave him some of our sect's treasured Nine-Leaf Primal Herbs and Thousand-Year Mountain Ginseng... I think we should offer more precious elixirs to the master." Shi Er seized the opportunity to speak up.
While these elixirs were valuable, they couldn't help them become martial artists as powerful as Xu Yan. It would be more worthwhile to give them to the master and receive rewards in return.
(End of Chapter)
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