Chapter 66: Accumulate Thousand Feet of Power, Move Fingers in an Instant

Chapter 66: Accumulate Thousand Feet of Power, Move Fingers in an Instant

Ji Jingqiu stretched his body.

The large tendons between his muscles snapped taut, emitting a sound like a fully drawn bowstring. His bones crisscrossed, producing a loud and resonant sound, like the evening drum and morning bell, deafening and awe-inspiring!

Coiled Rib Muscles.

Bone Like Bell.

Tendons and bones resonated in unison!

He had already displayed a fraction of the grandeur that Master had shown when his Body Essence was fully unleashed!

However, Master still had the enhancement of his Body Essence, which was beyond his current capabilities.

Ji Jingqiu felt the tendons under his skin, like dragons tightly binding his iron bones.

Although he hadn’t tried it yet, he could clearly perceive that with the support of these tendons and bones, his strength would increase significantly!

He thought to himself—

Once he breaks all five limits, forges his Divine Body, and completes the cultivation of the mountain and water divine form, I wonder if I can contend with Master when he fully unleashes his Body Essence.

With that, he inscribed a line of belated small characters on the third blade that had severed the Heavenly Gate:

【Third Limit Broken, Will Have Spicy Rice Noodles Tonight】

As he finished the inscription, a profound sense of enlightenment washed over him, like a tide slowly submerging his ankles, knees, and gradually rising to his chest, until it engulfed him completely.

His Life Body finally met the minimum requirements to bear his Heart Cultivation, and he began to grasp the subtleties of Tranquil Mind.

...

Seeing his Junior break through three limits in a month, Yang Yao began to consider where to hold the upcoming book signing event.

Listening to the unique sound of the Eternal Blade Technique breaking through the limit, Yang Yao felt a deep sense of admiration.

He had traveled with his Master in the past and had seen a few practitioners of the Eternal Blade Technique break through their limits, but none of their blade sounds could match Ji Jingqiu’s.

Moreover, his Junior’s blade sounds were becoming clearer and more resonant with each breakthrough.

It was evident that his knife sharpening skills were improving day by day.

He never expected that a genius would not only break through limits quickly but also excel in such a craft.

Yang Yao once again revised his definition of a genius.

"Are you here?"

Beside him, Yang Yan watched his old friend Luo Tian You approach quickly, then glanced at a certain jinx of a disciple.

"Yeah," Luo Tian You replied calmly, gesturing, "San Xi, bring the elixir I bought for Uncle Yang."

Shi San Xi was confused.

Didn’t Master say he was embarrassed to let him wait two days and secretly give it to Senior Brother Yang Yao?

But since Master gave the order, he had no objections and obediently brought the refrigerated box containing the Life X Elixir.

Luo Tian You casually tossed it to Yang Yan, saying nonchalantly, "I picked it up along the way. Just treat it as a last-ditch effort."

Shi San Xi rolled his eyes.

Yang Yan caught the refrigerated box. Besides finding it amusing, he felt a complex mix of emotions and looked at Luo Tian You, then took the initiative to ask:

"Is this your newly recruited disciple?"

"Yeah, his name is Shi San Xi. San Xi, come and greet Uncle Yang."

Shi San Xi obediently stepped forward and called out, "Uncel Yang."

Mentioning his own disciple, Luo Tian You couldn’t help but puff out his chest, proud and dignified.

"Not bad, he looks much more spirited than my Yang Yao," Yang Yan nodded slightly.

Yang Yao: “?”

Luo Tian You glanced at him and nodded.

"Long time no see, want to have a drink?" Yang Yan took the initiative to invite.

"…Not in a hurry." Luo Tian You paused for a moment, sensing a significant change in his old friend. Instead of confronting him, he took the initiative to ease the tension.

In the past, he would have mocked the old man for getting old and mellowing with age.

But now, he couldn’t bring himself to say that.

Because he wasn’t sure if this was the "enlightenment" of an old friend on the verge of death.

Luo Tian You proactively looked at Ji Jingqiu, who was still in the midst of enlightenment, and asked, "Is this your newly recruited disciple?"

Yang Yan nodded, "Sort of, his name is Ji Jingqiu."

"Pretty good," Luo Tian You praised, then added, "Not worse than my San Xi."

Yang Yan smiled and nodded.

"Since your disciple is still breaking through, what’s the rush? As his Uncle, I should at least give him a welcome gift." Luo Tian You placed his hands behind his back and said proudly.

Hearing this, Yang Yan also nodded slightly, then looked at Shi San Xi and pondered, "Your disciple’s temperament doesn’t seem to match your blade technique?"

Luo Tian You hesitated, unsure of his motivation, but didn’t deny it. Instead, he said directly:

"This kid’s temperament doesn’t align with my path. I remember you and Sister Yin are quite close, right? Could you help me ask her for a lineage? In return, she can choose any technique she wants."

Yang Yan asked, "Why not send him to the Dao Pavilion?"

Luo Tian You shook his head, "The old stubborn ones said that the current generation’s Dragon Tiger Wind Cloud Chart inheritor has already been chosen. They won’t hold another selection for three years. How can my San Xi wait that long?"

"If San Xi has the opportunity to forge his Divine Body and only learns the Middle Realm Body Technique, it would be a waste," Yang Yan said solemnly.

Luo Tian You fell silent for a moment and said, "If he can truly break all five limits, I’ll go to the Heavenly Road and ask the old captain for a favor."

Yang Yan nodded, "Then I won’t seek out Sister Yin."

Luo Tian You was surprised, "About to die, and still finding ways to say lucky words to cheer up a brother?"

Yang Yan said calmly, "After all, if Sister Yin hears it’s you, she might even kick me out."

Luo Tian You looked at Ji Jingqiu, ultimately unable to suppress his conscience. He gritted his teeth and said, "This disciple of yours…not bad. He’s learning the Eternal Blade Technique, right? Once he wakes up, I’ll teach him a move as a welcome gift."

Yang Yan nodded, "Many thanks. I've also prepared a gift for San Xi, but I didn't expect you to come today."

As they waited for Ji Jingqiu to wake up, the two chatted about the events of the past few years.

For Ji Jingqiu, it felt like he had slept a deep slumber, a feeling even better than deep sleep.

Upon waking from the dream, his spirit was clear and serene.

His mind was like a beacon, illuminating every corner of his physical body.

The physical body and mind began to merge, no longer separate entities, and this feeling made Ji Jingqiu sense an unprecedented connection.

It was as if he could resonate with the pulse of the world, and his life was no longer an isolated existence but a part of the world.

But this feeling passed by quickly, as if it was just an illusion, and he realized he wasn't at that level yet. It was just a fleeting glimpse of the unknown that he caught after his spiritual cultivation breakthrough.

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but stretch lazily, his entire body feeling energized, like a hibernating animal waking up, with a sense of vital energy flowing within.

In the eyes of Luo Tian You and others, Ji Jingqiu seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, which left them puzzled.

"The amplification of the Third Limit is indeed significant, but it's not a complete transformation, is it?" they wondered, unaware that for Ji Jingqiu, the greatest change after advancing to the Third Limit was that his life body could now carry the soul spirit, greatly enhancing his spiritual cultivation, and once again achieving a balance and unity between life and spirit.

"Good lad, not only are you full of vigor, but your spiritual cultivation is also top-notch," Luo Tian You observed, a glint in his eyes, "Old Yang, you and your disciple didn't enter meditation to see the Heart Flame, did you?"

Yang Yan nodded.

"No wonder, with this level of spiritual cultivation among his peers in Dong San Qu, he truly stands out like a crane among chickens," Luo Tian You clicked his tongue in admiration, recalling the unknown woman he had seen earlier at the airport.

Although she had broken through more limits than Ji Jingqiu, her spiritual cultivation was not a little bit inferior to his.

Yang Yan introduced, "Jingqiu, this is your Uncle Luo, and the one beside him is your younger brother Shi San Xi."

Ji Jingqiu stood up and greeted them respectfully.

Luo Tian You nodded and asked, "How is your Divine Tiger Technique coming along? Show me a demonstration."

Ji Jingqiu glanced at Yang Shi but did not refuse. He demonstrated the technique right there.

Luo Tian You's expression remained calm, and he said, "You haven't practiced the Tiger Devouring Sword Diagram?"

Yang Yan explained on his behalf, "This child has another opportunity. It's not too late to wait until he reaches the True Seed Realm."

Luo Tian You cut to the chase, "No wonder your physical training is so impressive, one might even say it's reached the limit. No matter how much you train, progress will be minimal. But where is your spirit?"

"The combination of spirit and form is the key to martial arts."

"However, it's understandable that you haven't practiced the Tiger Devouring Sword Diagram. This technique requires you to visualize a fierce tiger in your mind and comprehend its spirit and form, with each move as powerful as a tiger."

"I'll teach you a move."

"Just remember this phrase—'Accumulate the power of a thousand feet, move your fingers in an instant!'"

As he spoke, Luo Tian You put his hands behind his back and took a slow step forward.

With just one step, Ji Jingqiu felt a sense of spiritual oppression.

It was as if the stooped figure before him was not an old man but a skinny, fierce tiger, staring coldly at him, slowly approaching without any concern for his escape, ready to capture him with a simple palm strike.

With each step the old man took, his image in Ji Jingqiu's eyes grew more imposing.

This wasn't a real scene but a display of power that subdued his mind.

The old man's mind and body were in harmony, and if it weren't for Ji Jingqiu's tranquil mind, he would have lost his mental defense with the first step, exposing his weaknesses!

Initially, Ji Jingqiu thought that Uncle Luo and Yang Shi had some grudge.

But he soon realized that Uncle Luo wasn't trying to embarrass him but was using his mind to depict the spirit and form, directly imprinting it on his spirit.

This was a form of spiritual transmission!

As Ji Jingqiu received the transmission, his face only slightly changed, a performance that surprised Luo Tian You.

It seemed Ji Jingqiu's spiritual cultivation exceeded his expectations.

Old Yang had taken on an exceptional disciple.

After transmitting one move, Luo Tian You's face also showed signs of fatigue.

Such a transmission was exhausting for the mind and spirit.

Yang Yan furrowed his brows, and Yang Yao signaled with his eyes.

Yang Yao understood his master's intention and prepared to change the gift for Shi San Xi when they returned.

This round was won by sincerity, as Uncle Luo even brought out his most guarded techniques, a generous gift that made their previous gift for Shi San Xi seem meager.

"Let's go for a drink and leave this lad here to contemplate," Luo Tian You waved.

Yang Yan followed quickly, calling out to the other true disciples.

Soon, only Ji Jingqiu remained in the martial arts hall.

Time passed, and Ji Jingqiu gradually woke up.

His entire body was vaguely surrounded by a bloody mist, and within it, a pair of cold and wild tiger eyes opened.

'Accumulate the power of a thousand feet, move your fingers in an instant...'

He had gained a slight understanding.

From then on, Ji Jingqiu not only contemplated Uncle Luo's spirit and form but also practiced the Blade Engraving Technique.

Before practicing the spirit and form, he specifically returned to the inner world to contemplate the Fat Tiger Hates Saber Diagram.

Only after fully mastering it did he discover that someone had sent many private messages to his terminal account.

All the messages were from Lin Donghe.

(End of Chapter)

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