With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 457 Tiger Saliva Dates Wudang Jack Breaks Limits in Tai Chi!

The path of physical training relies heavily on innate physical talent.

True mastery of hard skills is even more difficult to cultivate.

For ordinary martial artists, mastering even one technique is already their limit.

This kid practices all three at once, no wonder he's so freakish.
Master Zhao has a thorough understanding of the intricacies of hard kung fu, especially when stimulating acupoints, he can explain in great detail which muscles should be relaxed or tightened.

The Taoist view on external cultivation emphasizes both internal and external training, with qi as the core.

Pay attention to the subtleties of breathing techniques when practicing hard skills, concealing the skill of "iron wrapped in cotton" in order to achieve the state of "external strength and internal resilience".

These past few days, when I've been using the Thousand-Pound Curl to train my forearms, I've been learning from Uncle Zhao.

Meng Chuan also benefited greatly from this, integrating the Taoist martial arts principles he learned into his own daily physical training.

This day and night.

In the morning, Meng Chuan borrowed the Qi and blood testing equipment from Wudang Wuda to take a look.

Currently, his Qi and Blood value has officially exceeded 8,000.

At this moment, in Uncle Zhao's courtyard.

Meng Chuan practiced his martial arts on the side, while Zhao Shousui taught him while he practiced standing meditation. The atmosphere was harmonious.

Just then, Meng Chuan remembered something and asked for advice:
"Uncle Master, if I were to seek something that would be helpful for beginners in martial arts..."

Do you have any recommendations for rare and precious materials similar to the Azure and Dark Qi?

I've recently been working on a martial art related to blood, but I'm currently stuck at the beginner level. It feels like...

After listening to his question, Zhao Shousui pondered and said:

"Rare and precious materials related to blood, similar to the Azure and Nether Qi."
What aspect of blood are you referring to? Qi and blood?

The growth of Qi and blood is influenced by the efficiency of the core method's large circulation and the stimulation of the body by the fist techniques.

The upper limit of Qi and blood is inherently limited by the meridians.

The day after tomorrow, we can only rely on stance training to "expand our capacity".

Meng Chuan should be aware of such basic martial arts principles.

"No, it's just the blood flowing in the body, pure blood."

"Why don't you eat more dates to replenish your blood? They're good for your blood."

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As it turns out, even martial arts masters are not omnipotent.

However, Zhao Shibo's words also gave Meng Chuan some inspiration.

Red dates are generally considered to be good for replenishing blood. From a scientific perspective, this is mainly because they contain a certain amount of iron, which can participate in the synthesis of hemoglobin.

If it's a rare and precious herb like jujube from a good year, does it also have similar, even more extraordinary, effects?

Back in the small courtyard where he was staying, Meng Chuan practiced standing meditation while flipping through the mental catalog of rare and precious materials.

When Wang Ye returned from his night training, he saw that Meng Chuan hadn't slept for two days and was still training.
He was immediately convinced. This wasn't just two days of rest; he had practiced martial arts for a full 48 hours!

"Laomeng, I'm going to sleep. You should also get some rest. A balance between work and rest is the right way."

"Okay, I'll go rest in a bit too."

Meng Chuan nodded and continued practicing his stance.

Since the condensation of the Kidney Elixir was completed, coupled with the improvement of his spiritual foundation, he has been able to achieve this.

His spirits grew stronger and his energy increased.

I'll sleep when I'm tired, no rush.

The courtyard was quiet, with only occasional rustling sounds.

This is a wild animal from Wudang Mountain that came out to hunt at night and wandered into this place by mistake.

Meng Chuan glanced at the green light in the darkness, and the owner of those eyes immediately tucked his tail between his legs and fled.

They ignored it, and the wolf meat turned sour.

After a moment, he finally locked onto three targets in his mind.

Fire Dragon Dates, Tiger Saliva Dates, and Winter Dates.

【Fire Dragon Dates】are the first to be ruled out, as they are only produced in very small quantities in the demon nests of the top-tier 【Burning Sky Annihilation】 celestial phenomenon.

Currently, within the Great Chu territory, only the Tianchi volcano located on Changxian Mountain has a demon nest capable of giving birth to this creature.

Every ten years, the harvest is completed in one cycle. When the time comes, a martial arts master will enter to harvest it, while others cannot.

Because deep within it, restricted by the rules of the human world, is a top-tier demon known as the "Ash Lord".

This demonic lair is also one of the [Ultimate Darkness].

The Martial Arts Saint went inside, but only picked some fruit on the outside, without disturbing the still-sleeping opponent.

Thinking of this, Meng Chuan pondered and said:

"Changxian Mountain is truly a treasure trove, possessing both precious resources like snow lotus and the birthplace of Fire Dragon Dates. It's a pity my strength isn't enough; I can only watch with envy."

This is due to both its scarcity and the difficulty of harvesting.

This has led to the exorbitant price of dragon dates, comparable to that of the [Dawn Divine Sword].

Even if this is something I need, it can serve as an introductory tool for developing blood-based hard skills.

He can't afford it either.
"The most important thing is that one's body cannot tolerate strong tonics. These Fire Dragon Dates are a tonic exclusively for those who cultivate fire-attribute divine arts; if I eat them, I'll surely die from the tonic."

Meng Chuan comforted himself and felt much better.
Then there's the [Tiger Saliva Date], which grows in the [Tiger Fiend] demon's lair.

The main effect of Tiger Saliva Dates is to slightly improve the physical qualities of martial artists, that is, to enhance the "essence of the three flowers," similar to the effect of Immortal Tears Gold on the "divine."

Many martial artists who want to practice hard skills but have a poor foundation in essence.

They would all take this treasure first to improve their physical condition before starting their cultivation.

Meng Chuan felt that this item was most likely what he needed, and the possibility was not small.

The growth of Tiger Saliva Dates depends on the saliva of a solid celestial demon called the "Black Demon Tiger." Tigers are inherently creatures of extreme yang and masculinity, with blood that boils like water.

Even a demonic tiger is still a tiger, so it's likely to succeed.
Although it was raised on tiger saliva, it's a bit disgusting.

But Meng Chuan didn't care at all; it was just a little bit of hardship.
"Second grade is enough, suitable for my current level of martial arts cultivation, and also corresponds to the entry difficulty of Blood Hard Technique."

He probably couldn't create something at the true level of skill.

For ordinary martial arts, a second-grade Tiger Saliva Jujube is sufficient.

At present, the Great Chu has completely taken control of the Tiger Demon Nest.

The large-scale breeding of black tigers not only provides a stable supply of this animal but also regularly produces tiger penises and tiger waists.
The quality of tiger saliva dates is classified from grade one to grade three, which is also determined by the year.

"They sell them in the Special Operations section of the Merit Armory. 100 special combat merits are enough to get them for free until the end of next month."

As for the final [Winter Jujube], it contains a wisp of innate cold energy, which is beneficial to martial artists who practice water-based fist techniques.

This creature grows in the extremely cold northern part of the Great Chu Desert, so it is estimated that it has little to do with blood.

Meng Chuan withdrew from the Armory of Meritorious Martial Arts and began practicing Tai Chi at night.

"The winter jujubes can also enhance the power of my kidney essence. When I'm richer in the future, I can buy some and try them out."

It can only be said that there is no such thing as a useless natural treasure; all of them are of great use to martial artists.

Meng Chuan was envious, but since he didn't have any special military achievements, he could only look on and satisfy his craving.
On this day, Meng Chuan had a fierce battle with a "foreign Taoist priest".

After taking a short break, I prepared to return to my residence.

"Meng, your punches were really good, and they hurt a lot. Next time we spar, could you go a little easier on me?"

"No problem, Master Jack."

Meng Chuan smiled, cupped his hands in farewell, and took his leave.

This Taoist priest, named Jack, is from Beautiful Country.
Because he admired the Three Flowers Cultivation Method of the Great Chu and the Taoist culture, he came to Wudang Mountain to become a disciple and learn martial arts.

He had a thick, sallow beard, a full head of blond hair, and was an excellent swordsman.

His martial arts title is [Moonlit Lotus - Jack].
Meng Chuan was truly amazed; he never imagined that the Great Emperor Zhenwu would have foreign followers.
Back at his residence, he continued practicing boxing.

He gained a lot of insights into the Thirteen Forms of Tai Chi during his sparring session with Master Jack.

Looking at the proficiency level on the panel, it's not far from breaking the limit.

Let's just break through the limits all at once.

Three hours later, Meng Chuan circulated his true energy like flowing mercury.

The thirteen originally separate styles are linked together into a complete whole.

Finally, as he stood still and finished his stance, a mysterious energy pattern appeared in front of him, shaped like a yin-yang symbol, stirred by an invisible force.

[Tai Chi Thirteen Forms: Limits Broken]

[Has obtained the Limit Break Trait: Harmony (Beginner)]

"The Wuji gives rise to the Taiji, the Taiji transforms into the Yin and Yang, the Yin and Yang divide into the Four Symbols, and the Four Symbols give rise to the Eight Trigrams."

Effect 1: The Tai Chi fish pattern, imprinted on the body, slightly enhances one's understanding of Tai Chi. (Tai Chi is neither form nor posture, but rather a state of continuous flow of Qi.)
Function 2: Yin-Yang pivot. When the boxing routine is changed, the contradiction between hard and soft boxing techniques can be slightly transformed into complementary forces.

Once he broke through the limit, Meng Chuan discovered that a small Tai Chi symbol had appeared on his chest.

Like a tattoo, it was branded onto the original location of the "Flower of Flesh".

With a slight stimulation, the flower-like mark on the flesh suddenly appeared.

The yin-yang fish pattern interspersed around it has a unique aesthetic appeal.

The skin on the chest was flipped over to cover the Tai Chi tattoo.

It is hidden within the body, and its divine power is only revealed when the special ability is triggered.

He then focused on the second utility:
"Not bad, upon closer inspection, it seems to actually be somewhat useful for achieving a comprehensive understanding."

As for the specifics, we'll have to try it out when we're integrating the Five Elements Fist.

The core characteristic of "Five Elements Gathering at the Origin" is the cornerstone of his Five Elements Fist Technique's development to this day.

By integrating and mastering these principles, it is imperative to unlock their upper limit.

With this thought in mind, Meng Chuan looked at the control panel.

With the remaining two methods possessing all five elements, breaking through the limit is not far off.

After having a vegetarian meal, Meng Chuan received a package from Quan Du Tong.

The storage treasure I've been longing for has finally arrived!

Upon opening it, a silver-white tiger-head waist tag, about half the size of a palm, came into view.

He carefully held it in his palm, studied the instructions carefully, and then used it.

"No need for blood oath; it seems I was overthinking it."

With a flick of his mental energy, he left a mark on the waist tag.

His perception, like an internal vision, entered the compressed space inside the waist tag.

As expected of a treasure crafted from fragments of the Void Stone, it's truly amazing!
He stuffed everything from his bag—his fist blade, cultivation and healing pills, and the mysterious black bead—into the bag.

Ten cubic meters is already quite a lot of space.

Meng Chuan waited for Daoist Wang Ye to fill his "Kung Fu Wine" bottle.
For safety reasons, he attached the tiger-head waist tag to the "Ferocious" character, which had always served as his belt.

When taking something, the sensory organ transforms into a large hand that reaches into the waist token; you can simply take what you need, which is very convenient.

He played it several more times until his excitement subsided, and then he stopped.

That evening, after Uncle Zhao returned from get out of class, Meng Chuan went to his home.

Wang Ye had already seen it; the word "envy" was unnecessary to elaborate on.

Zhao Shousui examined Meng Chuan's tiger-head waist badge and said with a smile:

"Old Luo really put a lot of effort into you, 800 special battle merits, how long did it take to accumulate that?"

(End of this chapter)