With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 439 Cultivating Power and Intent: Gotcha! Naked Swimming in Lava! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Back at the hotel, Meng Chuan glanced at his new body technique before starting today's mental cultivation lesson.

[Sky Soaring Technique: Beginner Level (1%) - Awaiting Breakthrough]

[Limit Breaking Trait: Unbound Ship (Intermediate)]

Upon seeing the name of this method's characteristics, Meng Chuan commented that he couldn't understand it, but it had a very sophisticated feel to it.
But no matter how mysterious they are, once they break through their limits, they must open their hearts to themselves and be completely open with themselves.

He wasn't in a hurry; it was just a matter of time.

After practicing with Principal Chong, Meng Chuan also gained a better understanding.

The Long Sky Technique is no less than the Divine Speed ​​Technique, and in some aspects it is even slightly superior.

"With the head held high and the back straight, one can connect with the heavenly pivot; with the chest slightly concave and the back extended, one can absorb the earth's bounty."

Sink your shoulders without losing three-tenths of your strength, and drop your elbows to subtly convey a sense of ease.

A mischievous child hugs a tree to understand its tightness and looseness; only when the strap breaks does he realize how tightly it is tied.

The vast sky has no fixed form; it exists solely in the arising and subsiding of a single thought.

This is the incantation of the Long Sky Technique. Without explanation and guidance, one can never learn it.

Moreover, the training process of this method is significantly different from most physical martial arts.

From beginner to expert, you practice your posture while standing still; there's no need to jump around.

Lift the head of the head with an upright posture, tuck the chest and straighten the back, relax the shoulders and drop the elbows, loosen the waist and abdomen, and keep the feet steady.

Before mastering the Long Sky Technique, one practices how to stand in these postures, which is also to lay a solid foundation for this movement technique.

Only after mastering the technique to perfection will one begin practicing the "rise and fall" of binding the ground and striking the air, as mentioned at the end of the mantra.

What is a foundation? It is mainly reflected in three levels:
Practice "harmony" to synchronize your body with your breathing.

Adjust your body's skeletal structure to coordinate with various breaths, avoiding brute force and stiffness.

Only when all parts of the body first "unite" into a whole can the subsequent resonance of "binding the earth and borrowing the earth's veins, striking the air and following the flow of energy" be generated.

Otherwise, mastering the Long Sky Technique will only result in a collection of scattered movements.

Cultivate "momentum" and build a dynamic foundation.

Standing still also cultivates the instinct to "be ready to go".

Once the posture is mastered and muscle memory is formed over time, a perfect power exertion posture of "relaxed yet not weak, tight yet not stiff" will be formed.

Finally, cultivate "intention," allowing thoughts to precede actions.

The descriptions in the mantra, such as "connecting to the Heavenly Pivot and receiving the Earthly Abundance," are actually about practicing focused concentration.

With prolonged practice, the mind and body will develop a conditioned reflex.

This tacit understanding must be cultivated from the very foundation.

Moreover, Principal Chong just mentioned that these three points are not only the foundation of the [Long Sky Technique], but also the prerequisite for mastering advanced movement techniques.

"Only by getting the body used to being guided by the mind can one eventually achieve the goal of doing exactly what one thinks."

The other person spent two hours explaining the concepts word by word, breaking them down and explaining them to him, which is why I was able to get started so smoothly.

Thinking of this, Meng Chuan couldn't help but sigh, "I can never repay Principal Chong's kindness."
Practice, cultivate strength, and refine intention – this is the complete set of practices.

The concept behind the Long Sky Technique is very high, and it is no longer limited to just movement techniques.

It is a foundational martial art that can have a profound impact on one's martial arts path.

This lays the foundation for practicing more advanced martial arts in the future.

This technique is a family martial art passed down through generations of Principal Chong's family. It cannot be found in either the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion or online, making it truly precious.

Meng Chuanji kept this kindness in his heart.

Coming to my senses, I waited until the meditation session was over.

He also tried to combine the stances and postures of the Long Sky Technique with his standing meditation.

The head is naturally lifted upwards, as if pulled by a light object; the chest is slightly tucked in but not upright; and the back is relaxed and not hunched.

An energy flows in from the top of the head and naturally sinks down.

Shoulders relaxed and not shrugged, elbows drooping slightly, waist flexible and turning like a hanging bell, abdomen contracted but not tense.

After completing the set of movements, his whole being became more and more "natural" and relaxed.

Thanks to the permanent certification, the posture I learned from Principal Chong has been firmly imprinted in my body and will not go wrong.

This is also a major advantage for him when practicing the Long Sky Technique.

At the same time, Meng Chuan made a surprising discovery.

Standing in this posture seems more comfortable.

Even when practicing standing meditation, the pain of tearing meridians in the body is greatly reduced.

He stood tall and straight like a pine tree in the wind, completely integrated with the earth, unaware of the passage of time.

It wasn't until dawn that a notification sound came from the panel:
【Taiyi Three Talents Stance: Earth Stance (37%) → (38%)】

【The Art of Soaring Through the Skies: Beginner (1%) → (4%)】

The former, stance training, visualizes the progress of one's practice on the interface.

A proficiency level of 33% to 66% represents the completion of the second stage of meridian cultivation.

His meridians do not shrink back, and they connect with star orbits at a very fast speed.

Not long after entering the stage, the progress of the second-level stance training has already reached 15% of the total.

The latter, Changkong Jue, also has a fast cultivation speed.

I estimate I'll be proficient in a month, and finishing my training in the physical form shouldn't be a problem this year.

Later, I started practicing ground binding and air striking. Since I couldn't combine these with stance training, I practiced them gradually in my spare time.

After all, he has limited time in a day, and he needs to focus most of his time on other martial arts.

After finishing his training, Meng Chuan went downstairs for breakfast, took a shower, and went to sleep comfortably.

After waking up, it was time to prepare for the journey.

It's currently the active period for Haitang Volcano, so if you go too late, you'll miss it.

"It's said there are quite a few demon nests near Haitang Mountain, shall we go on a hunt?"

At present, there is not much need for military merits, so Meng Chuan decided to see how things go after he arrived.

I hadn't slept in a long time, and this sleep was exceptionally sound.

He left the UN General Assembly? When?

[Yes, that should be it. As for the specific departure time, I didn't dare get too close to Luoyang Business University; I learned it from students there.]

So, Chen Mo, you lost them again?

Li Xiao's voice was calm, but those who knew him well knew that he was on the verge of exploding in anger.

The elders of Tianwaitian and the top assassins of Blackwater Company have been in place for some time.

And their Temple of Summoning Gods, the person in charge of the Sanqin region has been waiting there for several days.

Let alone Meng Chuan, we haven't even seen a shadow of him.

They took turns searching for the engine signals of passing vehicles, but found nothing.

"Could it be that this kid is actually going to take the mountain path?"

Li Xiao was completely baffled and wondered whether he should send them up the mountain to search for it.

【.】

Meanwhile, on the other end of the phone, the mage with the [Eagle Eye] trait dared not speak.

Chen Mo felt a tingling sensation all over his body, and the omen of death seemed to be flickering above his head.
Beep beep beep.
The call was disconnected. He looked around and a chill ran down his spine.

"Does the Palace Master really intend to kill me?"

He is also a "genius of demonic cultivation" who has undergone five transformations, and he possesses special qualities.

The temple master probably wouldn't kill him, after all, he was considered a "useful" person.

Why is it that right now, I have this indescribable strange feeling all over my body, and I feel unbearably itchy?

For some reason, even after scanning his entire body with his senses, he still couldn't detect anything.

"That's strange."

He shook his head, took out his phone to check the map, and speculated on where Meng Chuan might have run off to.

Enough said, let's get back to work.
Under the night sky, a figure swooped down towards him like a falling meteor.

"Finally caught you."

Meng Chuan discovered a faint aura in Huayin.

It seemed to be staring at him, but he couldn't find where it came from.

This time, after leaving the UN General Assembly, he deliberately wore a mask and changed his aura to stay in the city for a few more days, just to wait for his prey to come to him.

Today, we finally caught that bastard!

Chen Mo's expression changed drastically. He sensed as if a burning meteorite was falling above his head. The figure's aura was unfamiliar; he could tell it wasn't Meng Chuan. He had been following him for so long, he couldn't be wrong.

boom!
By the time he came to his senses, the person had already landed.

The next instant, the sound of a heavy punch, like a cannonball being fired, rang in my ears.

Chen Mo was punched in the waist and abdomen, and only stopped after crashing through several large trees.

As he struggled to his feet, his collar was lifted up, and his feet left the ground.

Chen Mo feigned anger and said:

"Who are you? Why are you attacking people for no reason?"

Meng Chuan was accompanied by Thousand Faces and Thousand Eyes, so this guy naturally wouldn't recognize him.

His voice, raspy and hoarse, came from the changes in his neck muscles:
Why are you following Meng Chuan, a student from my Southwest Associated University?

Meng Chuan's punch was simply a matter of brute force.

True qi and fist techniques are useless; they're just for the purpose of facilitating interrogation.

Chen Mo's expression changed drastically. This was not an undeserved disaster, but rather that he had been discovered!

At the same time, he began to experience obvious tearing and burning sensations in his abdomen.

There was also a chilling aura that seeped into the body through the wound, and all sorts of negative effects appeared at once.

This is due to the combined effects of Meng Chuan's Fire Poison, Blood Oath, and Chill, among other traits.

Even a basic attack without any martial arts techniques.

He threw a punch that even a weaker fifth-level Ascension user couldn't withstand.

Chen Mo thought for a moment, then endured the sharp pain in his lower back.

Then, his right arm instantly transformed into a demonic arm covered in black mist, stabbing towards the neck of the person in front of him.

clang!
A sound like someone trying to break steel came from his hand. Chen Mo grimaced in pain; he felt as if he had a broken bone.
Meng Chuan stared at him expressionlessly; his attack power was less than a tenth of Li Yuansheng's.

There's no need to unleash hard skills or the Flower of Flesh; the skin and flesh, honed through countless trials, are sufficient to completely block it.

"I told you, I'll leave you with a complete corpse."

"You're dreaming!"

Chen Mo secretly connected with the small cauldron in front of his chest, and demonic energy surged around him like waves, gradually causing his body to show signs of demonization.

Meng Chuan felt helpless; he always felt...

Were these powerful demonic warriors cursed by higher-ups or something?

Especially those from the Demon Summoning Hall, each one of them was unyielding to the death and incredibly stubborn.

He guessed that it was mostly the palace master Li Xiao, or the Heavenly Demon behind him, who was behind it all.

Seeing this, Meng Chuan decided not to give him a chance to demonstrate his strength; he could do it in his next life.

His free left hand flashed like lightning, and the demonic energy burst forth impatiently.

A dark, terrifying true energy, even more terrifying than demonic energy, instantly covered the sky above Chen Mo's head.

Like a lion that has been starving for a long time, it opened its blood-red maw and devoured everything.

Snapped!
With a single palm strike, the body was destroyed and all traces were wiped out, leaving not even a hair behind.

Meng Chuan sensed the surroundings and left only after confirming that nothing had been overlooked.

Anyone who has had contact with their own alternate account is definitely going to die.

It's unrealistic to leave it to the police station and see what methods they have for interrogation.

Protecting one's identity from being exposed is far more important than gathering intelligence.

Fortunately, the problem of the eyes that were constantly staring at me has been solved.

This person must have some "special abilities"—being able to spy on you without being detected is something that an ordinary fifth-stage Ascendant couldn't do.

Safety should be significantly improved for the rest of the journey.

But the disguise still has to be worn; even if Wang Wu dies, Ma Liu will emerge.

At the same time, Fang Jianxing was also observing.

A few days ago, after a phone call with Li Xiao, he fell into deep thought.

Should I take action or not?
He knew more about Meng Chuan's departure from Yong'an than the Demon Summoning Palace did.

Besides this kid, he also knew that his master, Luo Guanyun, had left the city around the same time.

"Are these two, master and apprentice, fishing? Are they fishing for me? Maybe we should just forget about it."

"But I have a backup plan that can help me escape from a grandmaster. Should I take the risk?"

After thinking about it, he doubted himself:
"No, what if that old bastard Luo Guanyun has a way to counter my escape methods?"

In the end, Fang Jianxing still handed over Li Xiao's "lucrative job" to others in the Outer Heaven.

He was still the same boy he always was, without the slightest change, still as cautious and meticulous as ever.
After a moment, Fang Jianxing finally made up his mind.

Unsure whether Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun had separated, I will not make a move.

No, we also need to make sure that Meng Chuan doesn't have any backup plan to kill us.

Seeing this, Fang Jianxing couldn't help but rub his forehead and sigh:

"This kid is really hard to kill."

Haitang Mountain is less than 100 kilometers away from Luoshang City.

This is a branch of the Qinling Mountains, with a low altitude; Meng Chuan estimated it to be less than two thousand meters.

Today, Haitang Mountain is an active volcano.

You can vaguely see the crater at the top of the mountain, which makes the sea of ​​clouds above look somewhat red.

It is just like "Crimson flames fly in the western sky, purple smoke rises from the mountains. Red clouds dye the sea of ​​clouds, and the earth is gilded with gold."

Meng Chuan occasionally recited poetry, so his compulsory education in his previous life wasn't a complete waste.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, he could smell a faint odor of sulfurous burning in the air.

The mountain climbing process went very smoothly; Haitang Mountain is not even one-thousandth as dangerous as Huashan Mountain.

With full speed ahead, Meng Chuan reached the summit in no time.

Using the Qi Observation Technique, the fire element in the air was incredibly dense.

It was as if it had gone mad, uncontrollably drilling into its own body.

In such an environment, ordinary people can hardly breathe, and their heart and lungs will feel a burning pain.

But Meng Chuan was thoroughly enjoying himself. He tried to regulate his Qi, and his inner fire surged out as if it were free.

Following the guidance of the energy, he approached the crater where the fire element energy was most concentrated.

The rocks along the way were charred black, and the pungent smell grew stronger and stronger.

A mountain breeze blew past me, stirring up fine dust.

Ahead lies the crater, a place that can be considered the strongest boost to fire-attribute fist techniques.

The Xingyi School borrows the power of heaven and earth to empower itself, and here, Meng Chuan seems to be in his element.

Although the smell of sulfur was somewhat unpleasant, the feeling of riding through the sea of ​​fire still gave him a particularly exhilarating experience.

"I'm starting to feel like boxing. Practicing fire-element boxing in this environment would probably be twice as effective."

Standing on the crater, Meng Chuan looked down at the lava pool below.

"The temperature is indeed high. I feel like I can't withstand it without protecting myself with internal energy."

His current traits do not have any effect such as fire resistance.

Even with just skin and flesh, normal volcanic lava can withstand it.

However, due to the influence of the convergence of demon nests, this place has undergone some changes, from death to life.

When Meng Chuan touched it with his senses, the temperature was probably much higher than that of normal volcanic lava.

The lava below surged, and the qi and blood within his body rose and fell accordingly.

Recalling what Principal Sui said about the "boiling flame," it is normal for beginners to approach the crater to comprehend and ponder it.

Thanks to the guidance of the Golden Crow, I have already mastered this secret technique and am not far from the second level.

The next stage of perfection is called the realm of "Blood Like Boiling Soup".

Looking down at the lava lake, Meng Chuan felt a surge of excitement.

"My blood is boiling hot, I'd better go down and get some steam."

After all, this is the highest level of cultivation that borrows from heaven and earth, "entering the game with one's own body".
Having thought this through, Meng Chuan no longer hesitated.

The hard skill was pushed to its limit, and the true qi shield was erected.

He stripped naked, leaving only the menacing figure hanging from his waist as a safety net, and plunged in.

Swimming in a lava lake, that's what makes a real man!

(End of this chapter)