With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 356 Qi and Qi Cultivators and Xingyi School!
Meng Chuan knew what Fang Jianxing's purpose was in using Liu Ru as a swordsman and manipulating his uncle Meng Yongzhi, among other things.

Kill him to avenge Sister Ru—that was the promise Meng Chuan made at the cemetery.

Meng Chuan seized the opportunity and continued practicing Bing Fire Yang Thunder, a sense of urgency welling up in his heart.

We need to hurry.

The other party has always been obsessed with "thunder magic and thunder seeds".

He knew that sooner or later he would have to fight with him.

Before the video call ended, Luo Guanyun looked at the top of Meng Chuan's head and asked in confusion:
"My apprentice, do you have a bit of alopecia areata?"

"No, Master, please let me explain."

It's all because of the Treasure Golden Venerable Skill!

Time is like an arrow, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

Before we knew it, it was early December.

Before setting off, Meng Chuan had already condensed all four remaining types of thunder from the Five Elements.

However, his proficiency in the technique is still far from reaching the level of mastery.

It's still a ways off before it can be applied in real-world situations.

However, thanks to the nurturing of the Five Elements Thunder, Meng Chuan deduced many martial arts principles from them and incorporated them into the Five Elements Spiritual Breath Fist, and has made considerable progress recently.

[Five Elements Spiritual Breath Fist: Perfected (24%), awaiting further breakthrough]

Meng Chuan knew it in some mysterious way.

To break through its limitations, one needs to work in two directions.

Firstly, deepen the practice of "Five Thunderbolts," standing on the high ground of ancient martial arts, and comprehend the essence of the Five Elements spiritual energy.
Secondly, as Master emphasized, it is about deepening the contemplation of nature.

Visualizing nature is the core principle of Xingyi martial arts.

Adhering to this path is also a return to simplicity and authenticity, directly pointing to the origin and essence of the Xingyi School.

At the same time, most of his boxing skills are related to the five elements of nature.

Deepening one's understanding of this path leads to a comprehensive improvement in strength and yields enormous benefits.

As for the upper limit of the Five Elements in nature, Meng Chuan need not consider it for the time being.

This is something that Xingyi Tianwang, and even the Great Sage, need to consider.

The development of Qi and Blood Martial Arts has not yet reached the upper limit of this world, so he doesn't need to think about it too much.

Meng Chuan shook his head. He decided to focus on practicing martial arts first and break through the second major limit as soon as possible.

The core method circulates throughout the body, and you will hear a notification sound indicating your proficiency level.

Meng Chuan casually refined the excess blood and qi into his muscles and bones.

He can do this step himself; he doesn't need to rely on the Dragon Demon.

"I wonder if, in the future, as my understanding of the Five Elements martial arts deepens, I will be able to extract the Five Elements energy from heaven and earth and integrate it into my muscles and bones."

Meng Chuan realized that if things reached this point, the Dragon Demon wouldn't be far from being "laid off and retired."
With that thought, he looked at the panel and examined the Azure Dragon Locking Body, which he had been practicing for a little over a year.

[Azure Dragon Lock Body: Great Completion (82%) Awaiting Breakthrough]

[Limit Breaking Trait: Bone Flower (Intermediate)]

This hard skill is a top-tier hard skill, considered the pinnacle of Wudang martial arts.

The further you progress in your spiritual practice, the more difficult it becomes.

What makes this method special is that it primarily strengthens the bones and internal organs.

Compared to the Qi-Nourishing Armor Technique, which focuses on the concept of body surface defense, both are top-tier techniques, hence the slower progress in cultivation.

"Take it slow. This method should be able to break through the limit within next year."

"Perhaps the trip to Wudang will also present some opportunities."

Thinking of this, Meng Chuan unconsciously touched the top of his head; he had shaved his head yesterday.

As he practiced the Golden Venerable Treasure Technique daily, the golden spots on the top of his head increased as he circulated his energy.

I might as well just shave it off; alopecia areata looks even more upsetting.
On December 3, the night before the scheduled assembly time at headquarters, as agreed by the Northern Alliance.

Inside the Grandmaster's residence.

“Hong’er, I do not recommend that you challenge Meng Chuan again.”

I have a friend at the Yong'an campus; that guy's six senses changed at the same time, and the speed was frightening.

Although I am the teacher leading the team this time, it involves the Four-Party Union University, which has two cohorts of elite freshmen.

There must be some big shot watching the whole thing, you know what I mean?

Shang Ruyi made it very clear: Wu Hong wanted to be the "vice-captain," but Shang Ruyi couldn't make that decision.
Wu Hong crouched on the ground, like a tiger breathing.

His entire body was enveloped in a misty aura, like a ten-foot-long cloud of vital energy.

Hearing his master's words, Wu Hong nodded, but said with a hint of resentment:
"Master, Meng Chuan, relying on his position as vice-captain, is giving me orders from afar."
That's why Hong'er can't swallow this insult!

"Oh? That kid went a bit too far. Was it him who called you to say that?"

"No, Sister She told me."

"Did She Yu instigate you?"

"Without a mentor, after I finished the statistics, Sister She said I was more suitable to be the vice team leader or something, and told me to give it a try."

I recall Senior Sister She Yu's stunning figure and her aloof yet slightly provocative voice.

Wu Hong's tiger whip showed some unusual movement.
"you"

Shang Ruyi was speechless; this kid must have been bewitched by She Yu.

He was a little annoyed and wanted to warn the other party not to provoke his apprentice.

In his eyes, this little girl practicing the snake form was nothing but a little slut, setting aside her martial arts talent!
The next day, in the early morning.

Meng Chuan got up at four o'clock, packed his things, and seeing that there was still plenty of time before the agreed meeting and departure time, he practiced boxing for a while longer.

First, change into the Crimson Dragon Suit you wore when you set off.

His exaggerated muscles stretched taut across his body, making his loose-fitting martial arts robe look like a tight-fitting suit. "It seems my hard skills have improved a lot during this time."

"I haven't worn the dragon suit for months, and it's too big for my normal form."

Helpless, Meng Chuan quietly activated the compression effect of the Flesh Flower.

Only when the body is suppressed to (80%) intensity does it feel right.

But when he stretched his fists and swung his legs, he always seemed a little uncomfortable.

This is because the [Flower of Flesh] refines the flesh and concentrates its power in the pistil of the chest.

His powerful physique made him somewhat unaccustomed to this feeling of "weakness".

Meng Chuan touched his nose, pondering to himself:

"This compression effect is more suitable for use in specific situations, such as when you need to shield yourself from others' perception. It's really uncomfortable on ordinary days."

When we get back, we'll have to ask the logistics department to order a new set.

Speaking of the Martial Arts True Lineage, aren't there any special costumes, something a bit more advanced than the Flying Dragon Robe, like the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Robe?

Stopping his daydreams, Meng Chuan regained his composure and prepared to practice martial arts.

What he was thinking was simply to reactivate his mind, which had just woken up.

This is crucial: martial arts training is not a mechanical repetition of movement, but rather a "mental work" that requires a lot of thinking.

Inside his body, the mutated Zusanli acupoint trembled slightly. Meng Chuan took a breath and immediately felt refreshed.

Feeling the surging energy at the Zusanli acupoint is comparable to the profound mystery of the ancient Qi cultivators' "Qi-absorbing method".

While eating breakfast, Meng Chuan drank some "Northwest Wind" liquor and pondered the meaning of Qi cultivation.

Legend has it that in ancient times, the Qi between heaven and earth was abundant.

Without altering one's own acupoints, one can breathe in and exhale Qi through the [Qi Refining Method].

Initially, Qi cultivators and martial arts practitioners parted ways.

Qi cultivators live in seclusion in famous mountains and rivers, comprehending the Dao of Heaven in tranquil places, and cultivating a series of immortal techniques such as telekinesis and summoning wind and thunder.

Martial arts practitioners are active in the streets and alleys, as well as on the battlefield, making a living with their superb skills in fists, feet, swords, and knives.

Until the Heavenly Demon Realm and the world began to collide and intersect, demonic energy ran rampant and evil spirits roamed freely, which also led to the increasing scarcity of Qi in the world.

The Qi cultivators had no choice but to leave the mountains and join forces with the martial artists to fight against the Heavenly Demon.

In this process, the two sides learned from and drew inspiration from each other.

Qi cultivators integrate the methods of circulating Qi into martial arts theory. When the powerful moves of martial arts masters are combined with the Qi of Qi cultivators to guide them, they can unleash unexpected power.

Martial artists learn how to use Qi to enhance their martial arts, so that every punch and kick contains immense power.

Later, as the vital energy of heaven and earth faded.

Qi then becomes "qi".

Over time, the concept of "unity of Qi and martial arts" gradually took shape.

Qi cultivators no longer pursued the ethereal and elusive understanding of the Dao of Heaven, but began to focus on physical training, gradually transforming into the form of martial artists.

Martial artists are no longer limited to external techniques, but focus more on internal strength.

Learn the methods of Qi cultivation, and perceive nature and true Qi.

Thinking of this, Meng Chuan recalled what his master had told him just a few days ago:
"This is the true origin of ancient martial arts practitioners, and it is also the Xingyi School, which is in line with the ancient Qi cultivators."

Many Taoist sects, apart from Wudang and Tianshi Mansion, are top sects that have survived to this day and whose prestige is growing ever greater.

Even the old major sects such as Jin Guang Men, Hun Yuan Pai, Quan Zhen Dao, and Shen Xiao Pai could not keep up with the development of the Qi and Blood Martial Arts era.

It still retains the manuscripts of Qi cultivators, and even their methods.

"If I have time in the future, I will go and see if the [Qi Refining Technique] can be applied to the panel and obtain the [Immortal] trait."

Although time has proven that martial arts is the only true path to spiritual cultivation.

But if he can break through the limits, he might actually be able to master some immortal techniques. How wonderful!

Moreover, the Qi in the world is not prominent, so the path of Qi cultivation is weak.

However, it still shares the same essence as martial arts, and the mysterious ability of the Zusanli acupoint to autonomously absorb Qi at this moment is proof of this.

Therefore, he cannot be considered to have "gone astray".

Encountering the Qi Refining Method was also a part of his journey on the path of martial arts.

The Xingyi School's approach of experiencing nature and traveling through the mountains and rivers of the Great Chu is the most direct way to cultivate oneself.

Meng Chuan knew that only by personally experiencing the surging power of the Yellow River and feeling the majestic atmosphere of the Nanling Mountains could one truly understand the hidden natural truths within them.

Martial arts emphasize momentum; you can't learn it just by looking at it online.

Only by experiencing it firsthand can one truly appreciate the profound grandeur of natural wonders!

This trip to Wudang after breaking through to the second level was his first step in traversing famous mountains and rivers to verify the way of martial arts.

Martial arts are the foundation; everything along the way is merely scenery and a passing visitor.

Coming to his senses, Meng Chuan sat cross-legged on a large rock beside the Starry Sky Hot Spring.

On his lap was the original copy of the "Five Thunderbolts".

Today, Meng Chuan is going to return it to Professor Li, and he is quite reluctant to part with it, as the words are imbued with the true essence of martial arts.

After looking at the boxing manual several times, he couldn't help but stand up.

Get into position and throw a punch!
He lowered his waist and sat on the horse, his arms lashing out like whips drawn by thunder.

First, a wisp of white smoke rose from his palm, then crimson lightning burst forth.

The Yang Fire of Bing Fire surged along his meridians to his fist. Following his master's instructions, he visualized the convergence of the sun and thunder, with the air filled with the smell of burning ozone.

Meng Chuan focused on practicing the Bing Fire Yang Thunder of the Five Thunders.

Of the five elements, he is most proficient in the fire element.

Prioritize practicing this skill more thoroughly until it can be used in actual combat.

(End of this chapter)