I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 456 Martial Arts Cultivation System, Level of Artistic Conception

Speaking of the cost of this breakthrough, Nangong Hong felt a pang of pain.

He exchanged a total of 45 Source Crystals this time, but in the end, he only had less than 3 left.

Fortunately, he was well prepared, otherwise there might have been a situation where there was not enough source energy when he awakened.

Of course, the academy wouldn't just stand by and watch this happen.

If the power source is found to be insufficient, someone will naturally replenish it.

However, Nangong Hong will have to repay the extra amount five times the price later!

This is even worse than loan sharking.

Therefore, Nangong Hong's expression was not very good at the moment!

After all, he was just a hair's breadth away from being forced to borrow money from the academy at exorbitant interest rates.

One Source Crystal equals fifty contribution points.

Damn it, who can withstand this?
"Did it consume forty-three Source Crystals?"

Upon hearing Nangong Hong's words, Li Qingxuan could not hide his surprise.

It should be noted that when he broke through before, he only consumed about thirty-five source crystals.

Nangong Hong's consumption this time was nearly a quarter more than usual.

"In that case, this kid's cultivation speed after breaking through will probably be much faster than mine."

The same applies to the Transcendent Realm and the Body Tempering Realm.

The better one's foundation, the faster one can cultivate.

Of course, the fundamental impact is only one aspect.

The speed at which cultivation resources and source energy are guided is also extremely important.

But in any case, Nangong Hong's starting point is already much higher than that of others.

What are your plans for the future?

After a moment, Li Qingxuan asked again.

Nangong Hong naturally understood what Li Qingxuan wanted to express.

He said firmly:

"I plan to cultivate using martial arts to temper my body!"

In Nangong Hong's view, since the dean could use Qi cultivation to guide source energy for body tempering, there was no reason why he couldn't use martial arts to guide source energy.

He firmly believed that martial arts were not merely about enhancing combat power; they could also be a path to transcendence.

"Good, so do you have a direction now?"

Li Qingxuan smiled.

Nangong Hong's answer was exactly what he expected.

This kid is absolutely a peerless genius in martial arts, and he will definitely not give up on this path.

"There's only a little bit for now."

Nangong Hong nodded.

"Oh?"

Li Qingxuan was genuinely surprised this time!
He had only asked the question casually.

But to my surprise, this kid actually already has a direction.

"Tell me!"

"Yes."

Nangong Hong did not hide anything.

"After breaking through to the Dark Force realm in martial arts, I could vaguely sense that martial arts have an artistic conception."

"Through the spiritual field formed by martial arts intent, one can perceive the existence of source energy."

"However, so far, the source energy I can sense is still very weak."

"As for the subsequent traction energy, I think it should be able to be transformed into energy absorption force through the practice of martial arts techniques."

"However, this is just my initial guess, and it is still uncertain whether it will succeed in the end."

The essence of martial arts?

Li Qingxuan muttered to himself.

His martial arts level had not yet reached the level of internal strength, so he could not understand what Nangong Hong's martial arts conception was.

However, Li Qingxuan was able to understand the meaning behind the other party's words.

To put it simply, the essence of martial arts is like a foundation.

This is the same path he took to understand the Yin and Yang of Tai Chi.

The deeper the understanding, the higher the efficiency of the energy source should be in the end.

"Yes."

"The essence of martial arts is the foundation for entering the Dao through martial arts."

Nangong Hong couldn't help but think more highly of Dean Li.

I only said a little bit, but the dean understood very quickly!
He truly deserves to be called the first person to create a cultivation technique.

I estimate they're only slightly worse than me!
"So, in that case, your method of cultivation, which uses martial arts to enter the Dao, requires you to at least raise your martial arts level to the Dark Force level?"

"should be!"

Nangong Hong nodded again.

"If one cannot reach the level of internal strength, then one has no martial arts intent, and naturally cannot begin cultivation."

"However, it's only the beginning of internal strength. Even if he can cultivate it, the speed at which he absorbs source energy won't be very fast."

"To accelerate cultivation, one must improve one's martial arts realm."

Within the martial arts cultivation system, Nangong Hong closely linked martial arts realms with cultivation speed.

If one's martial arts level is not high enough, it is very likely that one will remain at a certain level for life.

However, improving one's martial arts level is not an easy task.

Little did they know that, to this day, only Nangong Hong has reached the level of Dark Force.

Most of the others are still in the late stage of Ming Jin, and there are very few even at the peak of Ming Jin.

This level of martial arts skill hasn't even reached the threshold of entering the Dao through martial arts.

Of course, the cultivation techniques created by Li Qingxuan and Qingyue also have very high requirements.

The former is about understanding the Yin and Yang of Tai Chi, while the latter is about comprehending the laws of nature.

It's still too early to say which path is easier.

However, judging from the current situation, martial arts is actually the most suitable for everyone.

After all, once one's strength reaches the Transcendent Realm, cultivating martial arts becomes much easier.

With guidance and diligent practice, there is a good chance of achieving internal strength.

Therefore, among these three paths, martial arts is more suitable for most ordinary people.

But it's only easy to get started with.

Even if most people can get the basics of internal strength, it becomes extremely difficult to improve further!

This leads to many people being stuck at the Transcendental Realm for their entire lives.

But in any case, one can at least get started with martial arts, right?

Once you get to the basics, even if the speed of absorbing source energy is extremely slow, with enough resources to assist you, it is still possible to reach the next level.

This is much better than the other two paths, where even getting started is difficult.

After all, how many people can understand the Yin and Yang of Tai Chi, and how many people can comprehend the laws of nature?

Of course, this doesn't mean that you have to master the basics of artistic conception.

But at the very least, one must be able to resonate with nature.

This is pretty much the beginner level!

So far, Ji Xuan is the only one most suitable to follow Qingyue's path.

Most of the others will probably have no choice but to pursue martial arts.

Of course, this is on the premise that Nangong Hong can truly perfect the martial arts cultivation system.

Otherwise, none of it matters.

"That's good. If you have any questions later, feel free to ask me."

Li Qingxuan nodded.

Although the martial arts system and his path seem different.

But in the end, they all lead to the same destination.

To put it bluntly, regardless of the method of cultivation.

The ultimate goal is to strengthen the physical body.

This allows the physical body to reach a point where it can bear the source energy.

The only difference between the two is the way they absorb energy.

It all depends on which path suits you better!
And it doesn't mean you can only take one path.

Ji Xuan, for example, is clearly stronger when he combines martial arts with the essence of wind.

"Perhaps in the end, all the paths will converge!"

Li Qingxuan's eyes flickered.

Based on what he had seen and heard these past few days, he had a vague feeling.

All roads are merely pieces of a puzzle leading to the final path.

If we could integrate all the puzzle pieces together, perhaps we could go further.

But soon, Li Qingxuan shook his head.

Human energy is ultimately limited.

It's obviously unrealistic to try to learn everything.

"A martial arts system?"

Watching Nangong Hong's departing figure, Li Qingxuan murmured to himself.

He could sense that if Nangong Hong could truly perfect the martial arts system, it would usher in a new era.

An era where everyone can go further.

……

Soon, news of Nangong Hong's breakthrough spread to everyone.

"Damn, this show-off is really that awesome?"

Bai Zhengyu and his team, who were still on a mission in Antarctica, were stunned when they saw the news.

However, what they cared about was not that Nangong Hong had broken through to the Transcendent Realm.

After all, that guy has been in the Innate Realm for more than half a year and has completed many missions.

It's normal to be able to break through now.

To their surprise, Nangong Hong not only broke through to the Transcendent Realm, but also reached the Dark Force level in martial arts.

This is ridiculous!

"Wait, is this guy cheating?"

Bai Zhengyu looked like he was questioning the meaning of life.

He only recently reached the peak of Ming Jin (明劲), and it's unknown how long it will take for him to break through to An Jin (暗劲).

Dark strength is completely different from the peak of obvious strength!
Previously, Nangong Hong had shared his insights on internal strength.

Bai Zhengyu was also aware of this.

simply put.

Ming Jin (manifest strength) is like "a spear breaking a waterfall," while An Jin (hidden strength) requires "a spear melting a waterfall."

To achieve this, one must contain their power extremely well.

But even just containing a portion of the power is extremely difficult.

Bai Zhengyu himself had tried practicing it, but he couldn't find any tricks at all.

It is no exaggeration to say that the gap between the beginner level of Dark Force and the peak level of Manifest Force is even greater than the gap between the peak level of Manifest Force and the beginner level.

Even a master at the Dark Force level, even if they've only just begun.

However, the part of his power that he could contain was enough to directly penetrate the full force of a Ming Jin expert's attack.

Of course, this is on the premise that the difference in their cultivation levels is not significant.

For example, even if a master of innate strength controls the power of the Dark Force level, he would still be no match for a Transcendent Realm expert.

After all, the physical body of a powerhouse at the Transcendent Realm has already undergone a transformation.

Unless most of the power can be penetrated into the opponent's body.

This level of skill is definitely not something that someone who has only just begun to master internal strength can achieve!
It should be at least the early or even mid-stage of internal strength.

However, reaching the initial stage of Dark Force within the Innate Realm is extremely difficult!
Even a genius like Nangong Hong would probably need several years to develop his skills.

As for the mid-stage of internal strength, it might take more than ten years to reach that level.

"We need to hurry up and cultivate too, otherwise the gap will only widen."

Situ Yanran's expression turned serious.

She is only at the late stage of Ming Jin.

Before breaking through, one must at least reach the peak of Ming Jin (a type of internal strength).

"Sigh, I only have less than two hundred contribution points right now."

Beside him, Bai Zhengyu sighed.

"Even if this task is completed, at least 150 contribution points will be needed to gather the resources required for the breakthrough."

"If things don't go smoothly, it might take six months!"

As he spoke, he looked at Mills beside him and asked:
"Old Mi, how many contribution points do you have now?!"

Upon hearing this title, Mills' forehead veins bulged.

Who the hell called him Old Mi?
"Shut up! My surname isn't Mi!"

"Okay, Old Mi, I got it!"

Bai Zhengyu nodded very seriously.

"..."

Another place.

"Has his martial arts realm reached the Dark Force level?"

Ji Xuan's eyes flickered slightly.

"It seems that my understanding of the essence of wind has accelerated!"

"The second stage must be reached within six months."

Ji Xuan was not in a hurry about his progress in cultivation.

He now has 300 contribution points.

You only need to complete about four tasks to gather the required resources.

This period will not exceed three months at most.

However, in terms of understanding the essence of wind, he remains at the previous stage.

Of course, it's not to say that Ji Xuan made no progress.

Compared to before, his speed in condensing wind blades has greatly increased.

Moreover, after breaking through to the Innate Realm, he was even able to condense several wind blades at the same time.

Of course, this consumption is also very high.

These wind blades will dissipate in no more than ten breaths.

In addition, he also mastered a killing move by combining martial arts techniques.

One of its names is Whirlwind Palm.

This move combines the essence of separation with palm techniques, and can unleash extremely strong cutting power.

It could even be said that it is in no way inferior to a sharp blade.

As for the second one, it is the Windwalk.

This was created after he reached the third stage of his movement technique and incorporated the essence of wind.

After it is executed, it can change direction a second time in the air by taking advantage of the airflow.

This is something that can only be achieved at the limit of the third stage of movement technique, but Ji Xuan can also achieve this level after using the Wind Intent.

However, these are all merely applications of the concept of wind.

It hasn't reached the second stage that Ji Xuan mentioned.

The first stage is his current level.

In the second stage, Ji Xuan only had a vague understanding.

To make the Wind Aura even stronger, you need to break through to the next stage.

But he feels he has almost reached a bottleneck.

Once this bottleneck is overcome, we should be able to move on to the second stage.

As for what specific changes will occur after the breakthrough, we will only know after we reach the second stage.

"I wonder where the limits of the Wind's power lie?"

Ji Xuan's eyes flickered.

He believes that the artistic conception shown by the Origin Ancestor is at least at the third stage level.

It may even have transcended the realm of artistic conception.

Ji Xuan quickly shook his head.

I am still quite a distance from the second stage.

Thinking that far ahead is completely pointless!
But Ji Xuan believed that one day he would be able to reach the level of the Origin Ancestor.

Of course, this refers to the current level of the Origin Ancestor.

As for catching up with the strength of the Origin Ancestor, Ji Xuan had no confidence!
However, apart from the original ancestor.

He is confident that he can surpass others.

Even Nangong Hong, or even Dean Li.

Ji Xuan didn't feel much pressure.

Only the ancestor seems to be an insurmountable peak!

"It's time to complete the task assigned by the dean."

The task he received this time was assigned to him by Li Qingxuan on short notice.

According to the mission information, it was because Dean Li's disciple, Li Tianyi, had encountered some trouble.

So go and see for yourself what really happened.

"I hope nothing bad happens!"

Composing himself, Ji Xuan quickly headed towards the edge of the Nine Provinces.
(End of this chapter)