Chapter 93: The One Who Will Open a New Chapter in the Martial World

Chapter 93: The One Who Will Open a New Chapter in the Martial World

Ji Jingqiu walked down the alley, his mind replaying the events of the day.

Unbeknownst to him, five or six figures blocked his path, their expressions cold and stern.

They slowly approached, seemingly intent on exerting psychological pressure on Ji Jingqiu.

Ji Jingqiu looked up, "Do you gentlemen need something?"

The leader, a muscular man, spoke with a mix of courtesy and arrogance, "Brother, we have a request. Please don't come here again, can you do that?"

Ji Jingqiu's expression became subtle.

Was this the trouble Zhuang Budong had mentioned? Had he offended someone's ancestors?

Were these people always watching him from outside the door?

This was no simple conflict; they wanted him dead...

After a moment's thought, Ji Jingqiu replied, "Okay."

The muscular man paused, then said with a forced smile, "Brother, don't joke with us. This isn't a laughing matter."

Ji Jingqiu glanced at him, sighed, and his body suddenly burst into action, disappearing from his original spot.

In the muscular man's eyes, a fist suddenly appeared, growing larger and larger!

His arm bent like a bow, and his fist struck like a hammer! The muscular man's pupils constricted, but he was too late to dodge. He widened his stance, lowering his center of gravity, and threw a punch in response, his face filled with ferocity.

In the next moment, the muscular man's arm crackled with the sound of breaking bones, his expression turning to shock. His mind was filled with a single thought—

How could he be so fast? So powerful?!

"Damn, this kid dares to fight back!"

"All of you, attack!"

Facing the group in the alley, Ji Jingqiu channeled the Divine Tiger Combat Technique, his aura becoming fierce and ferocious like a tiger. In an instant, he repelled three of them.

At this moment, a fierce punch flew directly towards him.

Among the group, the tallest and most robust man focused his energy in his dantian, and his punch landed like a rolling stone!

Ji Jingqiu didn't dodge or evade; instead, he met the punch head-on. With a loud bang, the two fists collided.

At the same level, he had no need to fear anyone, not even Zhuang Budong. In this narrow alley, if anyone dared to clash fists with him, they would only regret it.

The robust man paused for a moment, his eyes wide with surprise. His arm emitted a crackling sound as the bones grated against each other.

He hadn't expected Ji Jingqiu's pure physical prowess to surpass his own, even though he had only partially cultivated his body essence. In the blink of an eye, several people were either lying on the ground clutching their arms or covering their chests. Ji Jingqiu scanned the scene, feeling no joy, but instead sighing and deeply realizing the gap between his martial arts skills and those of Zhuang Budong.

In martial combat, victory and defeat were determined by many factors.

But at his current level, the most fundamental aspects were just two: physical prowess and combat techniques.

Before cultivating the body essence, one could only learn lower-rank combat techniques.

The principle of lower-rank combat techniques was the key to generating power and channeling energy.

Having achieved mental tranquility, Ji Jingqiu's control over his physical body far surpassed that of his peers. In theory, after learning the fundamental combat technique of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, he shouldn't waste time on other lower-rank combat techniques.

The Divine Tiger Combat Technique, combined with his mental tranquility, was sufficient.

Just like now, relying on his physical prowess and the Divine Tiger Combat Technique, he was like a tiger among wolves. Even though these men were quite capable, they were no match for him in a one-on-one fight.

But Ji Jingqiu imagined—

What if Zhuang Budong, with his knife, had been there instead? Even if Ji Jingqiu was faster and stronger, it would have been useless because Zhuang Budong wouldn't engage in a direct confrontation.

On the one hand, Ji Jingqiu hadn't learned knife techniques, and on the other, Zhuang Budong's martial arts skills were overwhelmingly superior.

This was no longer just a contest of combat technique strength but a pure display of technical superiority.

In Zhuang Budong, Ji Jingqiu felt another kind of charm in martial arts.

It wasn't just about numerical values or physical prowess but technique, skill, and even... legal reasoning? Shaking his head, Ji Jingqiu walked past the group, his mind still pondering the names of the knife techniques Zhuang Budong had sent him.

"Brother, you're strong, but this is a river you shouldn't wade into! You've heard of the Heart Zen Training Ground, right? Think carefully before you act!"

"Next time, it won't just be us!"

Behind him, the muscular man who had been the first to fall was pale, but he still mustered the strength to shout, "Don't come back here again!"

Ji Jingqiu waved his hand and left without looking back.

After leaving the long alley, Ji Jingqiu sent a message to Zhou Zhongda, explaining the situation.

"You're so efficient!"

"Great, I like your full-on action! Remember to come to me for the Visualization Diagram in a week! I'll exchange the relevant forbidden knowledge for you!"

"One million... Send me the transfer diagram, and I'll help you apply for reimbursement."

"Heart Zen Training Ground? This dojo has strength, but with your abilities, you shouldn't have to worry, right?"

According to the rules of the Four Guardians Star, those who have cultivated superior body techniques and can freely roam their minds will not seek you out."

"If you encounter someone you can't beat, try to muddy the waters. Once the waters are muddied, it's easier for me to deal with them. If the waters aren't muddy enough, they'll see right through you as an Administration agent..."

Ji Jingqiu ended the call with Zhou Zhongda.

After a moment of contemplation, Ji Jingqiu sent a message to Yang Shi, seeking clarification for some of his doubts.

A moment later, Yang Shi replied:

"Cultivating combat skills has always been about quality over quantity, especially in the early stages. It's not wise to waste time on this path."

"But there is another saying—forging a hundred scriptures and embodying a hundred paths."

"The martial arts are vast and boundless, like a sea of smoke. If you can forge the strengths of a hundred schools and embody them in your body, you'll grasp the essence of martial arts. Note that this path focuses on the skill aspect, not on learning more combat skills."

"In your case, the Divine Tiger Combat Technique is sufficient until you cultivate a superior body technique. Once you've achieved that, there will be a matching superior combat skill. This is the path I believe is most suitable for you."

"But it seems you're not satisfied with this path. So, give it a try. During your cultivation, seek the pinnacle of skills."

Ji Jingqiu finished reading Yang Shi's reply and understood.

This path did exist, and according to the cultivation novel he had read in his previous life, it was likely the method of forging a hundred scriptures and embodying a hundred paths!

It wasn't about acquiring combat skills alone but the skills hidden within them.

Ji Jingqiu returned to the Starlight Corporation.

His first task was to find Lou Qinglan and express his need for the company's virtual simulator.

On the Four Guardians Star, the transmission of combat skills had evolved beyond paper manuals and images, ushering in a new era.

Excluding superior combat skills involving legal principles and visualization diagrams, lower and middle-rank combat skills could be quickly learned through this simulator, allowing one to grasp the key points of power generation and practice on their own.

Lou Qinglan didn't hesitate. He nodded and instructed someone to take Ji Jingqiu to the simulator, granting him access to learn lower-rank combat skills already possessed by the Starlight Corporation's divisions.

Under the guidance of the staff, Ji Jingqiu randomly selected a lower-rank combat skill and laid down in a machine similar to a hibernation pod.

With a simple operation, Ji Jingqiu felt his mind and spirit entering another realm.

A blinding white light filled his vision.

A moment later, he found himself in a green meadow.

An ordinary-looking middle-aged man stood before Ji Jingqiu, hands clasped behind his back.

The man nodded slightly towards Ji Jingqiu.

Then, he took a step forward with his right foot, his body swaying lightly like a bird dancing in the wind. Yet, his hands were poised like sharp bird beaks, ready to deliver a lethal strike at any moment!

【Waterbird Fist】!

Ji Jingqiu carefully observed the man's changing footsteps.

At this moment, the man finished his demonstration and bowed to Ji Jingqiu again.

Before Ji Jingqiu could react, his body suddenly moved on its own.

He felt his body dancing in the wind, his right arm gathering strength, ready to unleash a powerful strike.

It was as if the man had possessed him, and he felt not only the footsteps but also the subtle shifts in his center of gravity, the key to power generation, and the potential attack routes and follow-up moves...

This allowed Ji Jingqiu to quickly grasp the key essence of this combat skill, thus entering the door of learning.

The unprecedented experience left Ji Jingqiu in awe.

Could combat skills be learned like this?

When he trained with his senior brother, he learned various combat techniques, but the most crucial aspect was understanding the key to power generation.

If the power generation was off, it could harm the body.

However, this simulator enabled one to quickly grasp the key points of power generation and enter the door of learning.

A moment later, Ji Jingqiu exited the simulator.

He went to a nearby practice arena, closed his eyes, and recalled the experience he had just gained.

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With his martial wisdom and mental cultivation, it was impossible for Ji Jingqiu to forget the key points he had just learned. At this moment, he perfectly replicated them.

Using his tranquil mind and spirit cultivation, Ji Jingqiu entered a deep sleep during his combat skill practice, as if wandering in a dream yet clearly perceiving the power generation in every muscle and tendon of his body.

This was the so-called "body asleep, mind awake; spirit asleep, intention awake."

As muscle memory quickly took root, Ji Jingqiu's mastery of the Waterbird Fist rapidly improved.

Waterbird Fist, Initial Success!

Waterbird Fist, Great Success!

Waterbird Fist—

After repeatedly practicing the Waterbird Fist to perfection, Ji Jingqiu's movements within a small area became as graceful as a bird skimming the water's surface, devoid of any earthly aura, agile and elegant. His punches resembled a bird's beak, emitting a piercing cry as they broke through the air...

At this point, the Waterbird Fist had reached perfection!

The simulator had solved the most troublesome and tedious part of learning—from the beginning to perfection, it had only taken...

Half an hour?

Ji Jingqiu glanced at the time on the wall, slowly clenching his fist, his eyes gleaming as he felt the tremors in his muscles.

In a short time, his understanding of the Waterbird Fist had progressed as if he had cultivated it for several years.

This was the result of modern virtual simulators combined with his own Mind Cultivation and Martial Wisdom.

He had finally found the path that suited him.

...

...

On the Four Guardians Star, where land was as precious as gold, the lake shimmered with ripples, and a wooden corridor stretched along the water's edge. Traditional wooden buildings with curved eaves stood tall, and cobblestone paths exuded ancient charm.

The high platforms, pavilions, flying eaves, and glazed tiles reflected a soft light, creating a harmonious scene with the golden reflections on the green lake.

This was the Heart Zen Training Ground, ranked among the top ten in the Federation.

By the babbling stream, a young man sat cross-legged, his sword-like eyebrows slanting, and his face resolute.

He was none other than the current generation's Daoist Master, Yun Jinghe.

At this moment, his tone carried a hint of helplessness:

"Master, my Martial Arts have reached the current peak, but I still can't see any hope of passing the eighth level of the White Jade Capital."

"In fact, I barely managed to pass the seventh level by dodging and lasted for three minutes."

Recalling the seventh level, Yun Jinghe's mind still yearned for it.

In front of that person's fist, the numerous combat skills he was proud of seemed to have lost their effectiveness.

Aside from blocking and desperately dodging, there was no way to counter the opponent's fists!

Sitting across from Yun Jinghe was a man dressed in a simple Daoist robe, with a more delicate appearance than the young man. He was Mu Yun, the previous generation's Daoist Master from the Heart Zen Training Ground.

Hearing these words, Mu Yun sighed, "Even if I were your teacher, I could only rely on dodging in the seventh level."

Yun Jinghe asked in confusion, "Who is that person? Why can't I find any information about him online, not even within the Training Ground?"

Mu Yun let out a soft sigh, as some matters not only involved federal scandals but also touched upon old news of the Dao lineage, making it difficult to explain.

For example, how could he tell his disciple that a hundred years ago, his master's master was also helpless before that person?

He instructed, "That person's name has become forbidden; you must not inquire about it."

"You don't need to compare yourself with him. That person was praised by the Li Family's Grand Master as the most spirited individual in ten thousand years. Later, he dominated an era and was exceptionally admitted by the White Jade Capital, where his data was used to create a virtual image to guard the seventh level, overlooking all subsequent warriors."

"If you want to surpass him, the only way is to break through the Sixth Limit!"

"The Sixth Limit..." Yun Jinghe remained silent.

His teacher's tone was firm, leaving no room for argument, "The eighth and ninth levels are reserved for those who break through the Sixth Limit!"

"If you can be the first to break through the Sixth Limit, your virtual image will be placed in the eighth level!"

"In this matter, both I and your master will fully support you!"

"In ten thousand years, the first person to open a new path for the world's Martial Dao will receive not only glory but also a unique 'Martial Dao Fortune'!"

"It's not just you; the Training Ground will benefit as well!"

"So you must fight for it! This is your chance, and the Training Ground's only opportunity!"

Suddenly, an urgent communication rang out.

Mu Yun glanced at it, his eyebrows furrowed, and he answered a call, asking, "What's the situation with Zhuang Budong?"

"Starlight Corporation? Resolve this matter quickly; I don't want any more complications!"

Yun Jinghe frowned, "Master, is it necessary to go this far?"

Mu Yun's face turned cold, "Even if we don't do it, others will. The higher-ups have already tacitly approved it because time is running out for all parties."

"Zhuang Budong is about to die!"

...

A few days later, Ji Jingqiu had been like a child with a new toy, even forgetting to eat or drink as he stayed in the training room with the simulator.

Until this day.

Ge Hong eagerly came to find him.

"Brother Ji, let's go! Stop practicing. Combat skills are just about channeling energy and using force; it's enough to learn a few of them."

"Let's go to the White Jade Capital to watch people fight. You haven't been there yet, have you? It's a great opportunity to get certified and see how far you can go!"

"I heard someone from the Dragon Tiger Dojo reached the seventh level!"

Ji Jingqiu opened his eyes, and instead of fatigue, there was a gleam of determination.

(End of Chapter)

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