Chapter 65: Building the Bridge of Sinews, Framing the Bones
Chapter 65: Building the Bridge of Sinews, Framing the Bones
Time flew by, and it was already November. Wu Yi Academy had been in session for two months.
Many Class A students had officially started their training and mastered their breathing techniques, but there were also many failures, the highest number in recent years.
The Academy Council discussed this issue and pressured the management, but the management believed that with the increase in student numbers, this was a normal situation proportionally, so they rejected the inquiry.
Meanwhile, the Class B students intensified their hard work, preparing for their training. Since their talents were significantly inferior to the Class A students, they needed more accumulation and training, and most would only be qualified to start training after half a year or even a year.
Chen Chuan, having no assigned missions to consider for the time being, was able to devote himself fully to training.
As for the second monthly exam, it passed without any twists or turns.
At this moment, he once again fell into a state of immersion, forgetting the passage of time. After days of repetitive practice, he felt his body heating up again.
This heat was completely different from the previous time, as if a unique power was growing within him, on the verge of breaking free.
It was like a cocoon about to transform into a butterfly, yearning to shed its old shell and gain new life, but at the same time, it was restrained by an invisible force.
He seemed to have a sudden realization, repeatedly practicing the Correct Free Hand technique, striving to push and help that power break through the obstacle.
His movements were initially fast, but they gradually slowed down, and his steps became heavy and sluggish, as if each action bore an immense burden.
Yet, the obstacle remained unbroken, as if he couldn't escape the confines of the cage. But he remained calm, maintaining a steady state of mind, clearing away all distractions and focusing solely on the task at hand. Thus, the night passed.
As the sun was about to rise, and the sky was about to greet the dawn's first light, he felt a tremor throughout his body, as if some restraint had been broken. He then stood still, maintaining the Free Hand Stance.
After a while, when the morning sun's rays shone through the side of the floor-to-ceiling window, illuminating the entire sky, he took a long breath, slowly relaxed his stance, and walked towards the window, basking in the morning's glow.
Despite not sleeping the entire night, the power gained from mastering the technique and the joy of growth kept him energized and free from fatigue.
He slowly guided his Vital Gate Breathing Technique, sensing the changes in his altered tissues.
Unlike other techniques that focused on different aspects of growth, his altered tissues started from the fascia, extending fine altered tissues from there, and further into the muscles.
These tissues seemed intermittent, intertwining with each other, forming a web-like structure that was almost, but not quite, disconnected. With a slight exertion of force, they would pull and twist together, forming a powerful network.
The altered tissues beneath the skin were of a different nature, extending from these fine threads, forming an even more delicate, resilient, and silk-like existence.
It seemed to flow, almost alive, responding to his mental commands by extending and connecting, creating a protective layer that was almost, but not quite, membranous.
These altered tissues were not independent but strongly interconnected, forming multiple layers, originating from the fascia that enveloped the bones and muscles, and expanding outwards.
When he tried to exert force, the altered tissues coordinated, contracting and expanding, transmitting power in layers.
However, these altered tissues, guided and constrained by the Zhouyuan Force Technique, seemed rather fragile at the moment.
For instance, the layer that could flow and gather seemed insufficiently solid as a protective layer compared to the Cloak Power, as he had not specialized in altering the skin membrane.
But this was only under normal circumstances. Since the altered tissues were his body's natural growth, and as they belonged to him, when combined with the Primordial Power...
His gaze shifted to the sandbag hanging on the side, and he extended his hand, lightly touching the back of his hand against it.
The sandbag didn't sway much, but suddenly, it burst open, spilling sand, cotton, sawdust, and other fillings onto the ground.
He slowly withdrew his hand, having just imitated the Primordial Force's inner trembling soft power. He wasn't sure how it compared to the real Primordial Power, but he knew that in combat, the ability to utilize various techniques would be far superior to relying on a single power.
At this moment, he discovered several crucial points. When using the Hunyuan Technique to exert power, the force naturally originated from the Dantian, as this was the foundation of the Hunyuan Technique's power generation.
However, the Zhouyuan Technique's power generation wasn't limited to this single point. Currently, most of the power was concentrated in the metacarpophalangeal joints, with only a slight presence in the middle joints.
He understood that this was because he had just mastered the Zhouyuan Technique, and it wasn't sufficient to make all areas power generation points. Nevertheless, if the altered tissue continued to grow within his body, then as he deepened his practice, more power generation points would likely emerge.
Next, he imitated various techniques he knew, one by one. Of course, this was only a superficial attempt, as every mature technique was the result of countless refinements, and each required a holistic approach.
Even among those who cultivated the same technique, the level of proficiency varied. Therefore, even if he could emulate them, he might not reach the highest level of a particular technique.
However, he didn't need to achieve that level. As long as he could apply various techniques and follow the power, it would be enough. He had his own path and didn't need to merely imitate others.
After organizing his thoughts, he went to freshen up. Once he was ready, he left the dormitory. By this time, most students had already started their training.
He arrived at the public phone, picked up the receiver, and dialed a number. After connecting, he asked, "Master, I hope I didn't disturb you so early?"
Sheng Zitong's voice came from the other end, "Your master here is in charge of logistics, so I have to wake up early and sleep late. Hmm, what's the matter?" Then, he realized, and his voice rose slightly, "It's not that..."
Chen Chuan confirmed, "Yes, Master, I've mastered it."
He heard a brief silence from the other end, followed by a voice deliberately suppressing excitement, "Good job, Chen Chuan! You didn't disappoint your master's expectations, and more importantly, you didn't disappoint yourself. Your hard work has paid off!" After a pause, the voice continued, "Now, don't go anywhere. Wait for me to come over."
Chen Chuan asked, "Master, don't you have something else to do in the morning? Should I..."
Sheng Zitong interrupted, "Nothing is more important than my student right now. Wait for me."
Ten minutes later, Sheng Zitong arrived at the fourth dormitory on the seventh floor. He first asked Chen Chuan to demonstrate, then examined him using a special technique, and asked a few questions to confirm that the student had indeed mastered the Zhouyuan Technique.
"Over two months, and you've truly mastered it. Well done! Now, remember, even though you've mastered the Zhouyuan Technique, it doesn't mean you've completely grasped it.
The 'Yuancen Seed' emphasizes the character 'Yuancen', which means 'Nurture'. Now that you've entered the Yuancen state, you should find a way to 'Nurture' this seed, allowing the altered tissue to grow according to this pattern, gradually becoming stronger. There are some intricacies to this process."
Chen Chuan also had a sense of this, and he bowed to Sheng Zitong, "Please guide me further, Master."
Sheng Zitong nodded, "The altered tissue you initially produced is the fascia, and this altered fascia is attached to the bones and connected to the muscles. Therefore, for the altered tissue to exist stably, it will permeate the bones in the opposite direction, making the bones even more resilient and powerful, capable of withstanding greater force.
The ancient martial artists refer to this process as 'Building Sinew Bridge, Supporting Bone Beam'! It's as if a new set of bones is formed within the body.
Although these ancient martial artists might not fully comprehend the specifics, they can sense the changes and develop practical methods and steps through trial and error. This aligns with the 'First Limit' training philosophy, with the difference being that the current techniques are more targeted and efficient."
Sheng Zitong pointed to Chen Chuan, "Next, besides medication, what you need is uninterrupted training and real combat. Let these altered tissues obey your intentions and follow your commands."
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(End of Chapter)
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