I am collecting entries in reincarnation

Chapter 9 The First Master of Arts
After returning to the room, Li Ming and Ming Jing chatted for a while and then washed up and went to bed.

Only then did Li Ming focus his attention on his own panel.

Name: Mingxin

Age: 16
Life span: 88
Health: 160/160
Stamina: 160/160
Constitution: 16
Luck: 2
Perception: 11
Root bone: 3
Entry: [Civil and Military]

[Evaluation: A young novice monk in Guangde Temple]

Points: 16
The next reincarnation consumes 10 points
It seems that thirty days is a benchmark. The first time is free, followed by 1, 10, and 100. Currently, there is still too little information, and it is necessary to explore it slowly. It is better not to start the reincarnation for now. If the evaluation is not good and no points are obtained, the good entries may not be affordable.

Besides, I will start learning the advanced martial arts of our temple tomorrow, so it might be a better choice to increase my own foundation first and then enter the world of reincarnation.

Li Ming thought for a moment and decided on his next course of action.

……

The next day, the sun had just risen.

At the martial arts field of Guangde Temple.

The monks and disciples of the Dharma Academy, dressed in neat training uniforms, lined up in three rows.

It was the first time that Li Ming wore the new clothes he was given. He stood with Ming Jing and others. Everyone was very quiet and listened to the abbot's speech.

Last night, Mingjing and Mingxin mentioned many of the rules of the Dharma Academy during their casual chat. For example, the abbot, Fa Zheng, was upright and incorruptible, and attached great importance to the order of seniority, so in such occasions, one must not joke around.

Looking at the solemn environment around him, Li Ming felt a little emotional. When Mingxin was a disciple in the menial courtyard, he would occasionally pass by here, and he always felt envious. But now it was his turn to stand in the venue, and at this moment, the voice of the abbot Fa Zheng came.

"Today, our Dharma Academy welcomes four new disciples, Mingjing, Mingliang, Mingxin, and Mingde. The four of you come forward," said Fa Zheng.

The four of them immediately walked out of the team.

"They are outstanding disciples selected from the Miscellaneous Affairs Court yesterday. From now on, fellow disciples should be harmonious and friendly, and encourage each other. You are all senior brothers, so you should take care of each other. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

Fa Zheng looked at the neatly-formed monks of the Dharma Academy and nodded with satisfaction. He then said to Li Ming and the others, "Since you have entered the Dharma Academy, let me be frank. The Dharma Academy is not a place for leisure. The first rule of martial arts training is to be able to endure hardship! If you can't endure hardship, then you might as well go back to the Menial Services Court. Our martial arts training not only strengthens our bodies, but also subdues external demons and protects the peace of the area. This is the duty of us monks of the Dharma Academy. If we don't master the skills, you will be in trouble."

Fa Zheng snorted coldly, his eyes swept over the four people, and then said, "Now, go back to the team. Today is your first day in the hospital. I will explain everything to you in detail."

"There's a difference between internal and external martial arts practice. Our Guangde Temple isn't a street martial arts gym. Although the students in the menial service department first learn external boxing, it's only to lay a foundation. The real and superior martial arts are all internal skills. This is the Tao, and the martial arts techniques are for self-defense. If you have the Tao but no technique, you can still learn the technique; if you have the technique but no Tao, you'll just be stuck with the technique!"

Because there were newcomers, Fa Zheng began to explain in a concise manner, "Each school has its own distinct styles and paths, but even the Baihe Zhenjie of Xuantian Dao Sect, the leader of Taoism and one of the four great martial arts sacred sites, a set of foundation-building techniques hailed as the world's best, shares the same key principles: 'Refine Essence into Qi'!" At this point, Fa Zheng sighed and said, "It's a shame that even though our Guangde Temple is a branch of Wanfo Temple, also one of the four sacred sites, we haven't passed down the Wuliang Fist Sutra. It's said that the Wuliang Fist Sutra is even more effective in sharpening the physical orifices than the Baihe Zhenjie."

Then he shook his head and changed the subject.

"Without condensing internal energy, ordinary people who have a little understanding of the techniques can only gain strength and quick reactions through training, but they are not considered to be of high rank."

"Of course, after condensing Qi, you are just entering the acquired realm, and there is still a long way to go!" Fa Zheng glanced at Mingxin and Mingde meaningfully, and then continued.

"Practicing external skills strengthens the body. When the vital energy is perfected, internal energy will naturally arise. This kind of Qi concentration is naturally the best choice, but not everyone can achieve it. If you blindly pursue perfection, you will waste time and miss the best years to lay a solid foundation. That will not be worth the loss. First of all, after concentrating your Qi, you should be able to feel a heat flow in your body. I don't know if you have tried it, but when this heat flows to the right place, it can correspondingly enhance your physical abilities. Of course, this is not the most reasonable way to use it."

"For subsequent cultivation, you naturally cannot just let it go and rely on external skills to drive your practice. That will not only be inefficient, but you will also not be able to grasp the true meaning of internal skills. A wise man would not pursue that. Later, you will follow me to the hall to teach you the internal skills. For now, look carefully, I am going to teach you the Arhat Subduing Tiger Fist."

"This boxing technique is the sequel to the Arhat Fist, and is perfect for you to practice. It's also the first martial art you must learn upon entering the Dharma Academy. As I've just said, martial arts are the art of protecting the Dao. Having the Dao without the technique is like crossing a sea of ​​suffering. Watch out!"

"The spirit is poured into the head, the mind is focused on Dantian, the feet are rooted, and the power comes from the ground."

"Put your hands on the tiger's waist and clap your hands, your strength will be as great as a thousand pounds and your power will be as great as a god!"

"The Arhat captures the dragon, subdues the tiger and leopard, and flies up to strike his elbow and grab his waist."

"Invite the moon into your arms, clasp your hands, step back and let the lingering energy flow."

Fa Zheng is worthy of being the head monk of Dharma Academy. He performed a set of Arhat Subduing Tiger Fist with great vigor. After the first round, he performed it again slowly. This time, he performed it while explaining it step by step. It can be said that he explained it in simple and easy-to-understand way.

The Subduing Tiger Arhat Fist has a total of eighteen moves, including seventy-two variations. This is different from the entry-level boxing techniques such as the Arhat Fist and the Weituo Palm, which are used to strengthen the body and lay the foundation. This is a real boxing technique that can be used to fight others after practicing well. Li Ming watched it very carefully and remembered most of it. He still needs to figure it out and practice it later. Compared with the martial arts practiced in reincarnation, the martial arts in this world are obviously different.

The martial arts in the reincarnation world are always vicious and cruel, with many moves like eye-poking and throat-locking, which are completely different from the boxing styles in this world. However, Li Ming has just started learning the martial arts of the main world, and has no capital to comment on it. He just thinks about it in his heart.

After Fa Zheng finished speaking, he asked the monks to practice twice, and then called Li Ming and others to a hall nearby.

After the four of them stood still, Fa Zheng pointed to a diagram of the human meridians on the wall and said, "Internal martial arts are different from external martial arts. You can't learn them just by looking at them once. You must first understand the human body, the meridians, the acupoints, and so on. When you were in the menial service yard, you were too distracted and no one taught you this knowledge. Now that you have entered the Dharma Academy, you must study hard and attentively. Only by understanding these things first can you understand and accept them. Otherwise, even if the best martial arts in the world were placed in front of you, it would be useless."

"This Qi-inducing diagram is very simple and doesn't have a name. It's specifically for newcomers like you. Do you see the red lines? First, learn to control the Qi in your body and slowly flow it along this path. The technique is very simple, and its purpose is only to help you learn to control the Qi freely and gain a basic understanding of the concept of meridians."

"The way of martial arts is to progress step by step. Everything we do now is to lay a solid foundation for your future. Remember, a three-foot-thick ice doesn't form overnight. If you want to go further, you must take every step steadily."

After instructing Mingde and Li Ming, Fazheng looked at Mingjing and Mingliang and said, "You two are different. You haven't yet achieved the perfection of your physical orifices and generated your own Qi. I will now teach you our sect's internal skills, the 'Arhat Divine Art.' When you return, study it carefully and strive to condense your Qi as soon as possible. Although this will leave many shortcomings, they can be remedied with more effort. Don't force yourself to achieve perfection, as this will only lead you astray and waste your time."

(End of this chapter)