With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 478 Dragon Tendon Breaks Limits and Devours Primordial Qi, Meng Chuan's Enlightenment Amazes Wudang!
After this change ended, Meng Chuan not only felt no discomfort, but felt even more comfortable.

It feels so good to become stronger!

Meng Chuan pondered in his heart:

"The [Overturning River] trait must have caused some kind of mutation in my muscles."

To find out the details, he turned to look at the panel:

【Shaking the Eight Extremes: Perfect (99%) → Limit Exceeded】

[Has acquired the Limit Break Trait: Overturning Rivers (Intermediate)]

Function 1: Dragon Tendons. The muscles resemble those of a dragon, and the movements are like a raging river. Ordinary tendons are transformed, making the stretching of fists and kicks more powerful. When exerting force, it is like a dragon swinging its tail, and the elasticity and explosive power of the body are improved.
Function Two: A master of the tides, witnessing the ebb and flow of life, the rise and fall of fists, the sinking of boats and the capsizing of rivers. Understanding of water-based boxing techniques and Bajiquan (Eight Extremities Boxing) is enhanced to a certain extent.

After the fierce battle with Ma Hongju, Hanjiang Bajiquan completed the last bit of proficiency and officially stepped into the limit-breaking stage.

Now, his martial arts skills far surpass those of other martial arts masters of the same level.

Even martial arts masters and grandmasters may not have as deep an understanding of the styles of boxing he is proficient in as he does.

He was no longer the martial arts novice he once was, and there was no need for him to have a profound awakening.

The process of breaking through the limitations of low-level true martial arts techniques is more like a gentle spring breeze and rain, happening naturally.

He gradually tensed his body, contracted, and tensed it again, the veins showing and disappearing under his skin.

This process was repeated several times until he was completely accustomed to having the "dragon tendon" attached to his body.

With the [Flower of Flesh] present, all changes related to the skin and flesh will be quickly digested and absorbed.

It won't lead to a ridiculous situation like "a child holding a weapon unsteadily".

Any sudden increase in power that results in a foot sinking into the ground and being unable to pull it out is a sign of insufficient control over one's own power.

He straightened his body again and unleashed a long punch like a cannonball.

The force is transmitted from the shoulder and neck to the upper arm, and then to the forearm.

Passing through these three passes is like having a rocket launch booster installed.

The strong tendons propel the force layer by layer, causing it to rise steadily.

The heavy punch was thrown towards the sky at a 45-degree angle. With a "whoosh," the air was forcefully pushed aside and then gathered again, the airflow churning and trembling.

A white trail, like the tail of a jet plane, was drawn across the azure sky and lingered for a long time.

Birds and beasts scattered from the mountains and forests, and thunder roared from the mountaintop.

"If I were to fight Master Ma again now, I would surely defeat him within thirty moves."

In its final, unleashed state, one punch is enough.

This is the effect of the [Dragon Tendon]: powerful, straightforward, and awesome!

Meng Chuan hopes that this effect will increase with the breaking of limits in the future.
As for the second function of Fujiang, "tide-rider", it is just as simple and straightforward.

The method of improving one's understanding of two specific styles of boxing is simple, straightforward, and extremely practical.

As expected of Yong'an City, this is the ancestral Bajiquan of the Liu family, a lineage of masters.

Meng Chuan was quite satisfied with the Breakthrough trait.

When I get home, I can ask him for advice and see what skills I can learn.

The Eight Extremes lineage originated from the [Divine Spear Li Family] in Ji Province and spread to various parts of the Great Chu.

Tracing back three hundred years, the Liu family of Yong'an was a branch of this lineage.

It's possible that his home contains the true essence of martial arts from the ancient era, specifically the style of "Li Wenshu, the Eight Extremes Spear God".

Meng Chuan held this founder of Bajiquan in the highest esteem, and would be extremely grateful for the opportunity to witness even a glimpse of his true essence.
[Fellow Daoist, please wait. Your current Qi and Blood value is 14606. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I hope you will persevere and enter the Dao soon.]

After completing his breakthrough, he arrived at the Qi and Blood Testing Room of Wudang Martial Arts University.

Upon hearing the beep from the detector, Meng Chuan stopped and nodded.

I haven't practiced boxing much lately because I've been recovering from an injury.

I only gained some Qi and Blood from the cultivation of the Mind Method.

With today's breakthrough in martial arts and the breaking of the Eight Extremes Realm, it's normal for my Qi and Blood to increase to over 14,000.

After experiencing his current strength, Meng Chuan felt that he could put up a fight against those who had just entered the third level of cultivation.
"Right now, my casual punches and kicks are as powerful as when I used my true ultimate moves before I set out on my travels."

This increase in strength is due to the boost from abundant vital energy and the combined effect of improved fighting techniques and techniques.

At the same time, the use of the initial concept of imagery has become increasingly persistent.

Unlike before, it won't become limp after only a few uses.

The process by which martial arts change reality is becoming increasingly unrestrained and less strenuous.

Wang Ye and the others, who were standing nearby, also heard the machine's notification sound and secretly thought it was monstrous.

Especially Wang Ye, who came for the test with Meng Chuan a while ago.

At that time, the opponent's health and mana value was 11,000.

"Brother Meng, weren't you recuperating from your injuries the other day? What exactly did you do to increase your Qi and Blood by more than three thousand?"

Wang Ye's total Qi and Blood value was only a little over two thousand, while Meng Chuan's less than a month's training was equivalent to Wang Ye's twenty years of practice.
Jack chimed in from the side:
"And, dear Meng, what exactly did you realize just now?"

Meng Chuan's punch that pierced the sky just now truly gave the foreigners a little shock.
Meng Chuan laughed:

"I just grasped the essence of the rhythm, and my qi and blood surged dramatically. I don't even know how it happened."

What rhyme?

Zhao Zhenhuan couldn't help but interject with a question.

"The essence of fighting techniques."

"Shape and spirit?"

"Exactly."

Zhao Huanzhen and Wang Ye sighed together:
“That’s awesome!”

To reach the realm of mastery in martial arts, it has nothing to do with the level of one's martial arts cultivation, but rather with one's "martial arts age."

Even for a genius in actual combat, someone with exceptional aptitude for martial arts, it takes at least thirty years to even begin to grasp the basics.

And Meng Chuan.
All told, he has only been practicing boxing since he was born, for a total of twenty years.

How did you train?
Zhao Huanzhen said:

"I heard my master say that when martial arts reach the realm of rhythm, each improvement will lead to a deep interaction with heaven and earth, drawing on 'vital energy' from it. This vital energy enters the body and transforms into the energy most needed in martial arts, namely blood and qi."

What is vital energy?

"I don't know, my level isn't there yet."

"Ok, thanks."

Zhao Huanzhen's master is Zhang Jingshi, the Heavenly King Sect Leader and the most powerful Taoist master in Wudang Mountain.

It was a pity that the other party was not on the mountain at the time, otherwise he would really like to pay a visit.

Wang Ye gestured from the side:

“Brother Meng, you can ask my master, he will definitely know.”

"clear."

Meng Chuan nodded.

After leaving the Qi and Blood Testing Room, the group, spurred on by his words, all resolved to return and work harder.

Wang Ye was going to the mountain to practice boxing, specifically the Wood-type Silk-Entangling and Energy-Accumulating Fist that Meng Chuan had taught him.

Before leaving, he said:
“Brother Meng, my master is going to give a sermon tomorrow. After you finish rolling up the thousand-pound scroll, don’t leave. You can ask him some questions.”

"it is good."

Although Meng Chuan had entered the realm of martial arts, he was still quite confused about it.

Uncle Zhao is also a veteran master, so there's absolutely no problem with him answering my questions.

It would be better to ask Sect Leader Chen about these martial arts principles.

But in a couple of days, he would have to trouble the other party again to deal with the thunderous aura in his body and teach him the True Martial Demon Subduing Divine Power.

If Senior Uncle Zhao can offer some guidance, then we won't trouble Headmaster Chen.

The next morning, after finishing his class, Zhao Shousui had a private discussion with Meng Chuansui.

Wang Ye also wanted to listen, but he chased him away.
"You haven't even grasped the essence of 'state,' yet you want to learn 'rhyme.' Learn to walk first before you try to run, lest you go astray."

"As commanded."

Wang Ye left with a rather resentful expression.
Zhao Shousui turned his head and smiled:
"Nephew, how are you feeling?"

He still felt somewhat guilty about Meng Chuan's injury.

His friend entrusted him with teaching his disciple, but then got struck by lightning.
Although it was the kid's own fault, there is still some responsibility for inadequate supervision.
"Much better, I'll be fully recovered in another two days."

"Tsk tsk, your recovery ability is truly superhuman."

"Please tell me if you have any questions, and I'll try my best to answer them. If I can't answer them, Sect Leader Chen told you to go see him after you've recovered, and ask him then."

Meng Chuan nodded his thanks:

"Alright, thank you, Senior Uncle. I have just entered the realm of martial arts and do not fully understand the principles involved. I would like to ask you for guidance."

Seeing that his senior brother Zhao had pondered for a moment, he nodded and said:

"Okay, you understand the most basic things, like the meanings of the four realms of form, shape, rhythm, and spirit, right?"

"clear."

Principal Yang had mentioned these things before, and Meng Chuan had taken them to heart so he wouldn't forget them.

"Alright, the two realms of form and style in boxing techniques are like comparing an ordinary person's education to going from elementary school all the way to university. The perfection of the style realm is like graduating from university."

Breaking through the realm of rhythm is the true beginning of studying martial arts, officially embarking on the endless path of combat.

"Never-ending? Uncle-Master, isn't there still the final realm of gods?"

"This is just a beautiful fantasy; even the Great Sage is far from achieving it. What are you thinking?"

"understood."

Meng Chuan doesn't understand these things, so just ask him; there's nothing shameful about it.

Zhao Shousui said:
"The techniques of fighting, from the realm of form to the realm of rhythm, are all about copying the styles of the masters of the past, imitating their techniques, and learning their fighting skills."

Meng Chuan nodded.

Zhao Shousui took a sip of tea, then spoke in detail:
"Now that you've broken through to the Rhythm Realm, you must have felt the boost that the primordial energy of heaven and earth provides to the human body, causing your blood and qi to surge, right?"

"Yes, I already felt it when I broke through yesterday."

"This is one of the benefits of mastering the rhythm. Martial arts are also a way. What way? It is in accordance with the way of heaven."

"By entering the realm of rhyme, you have obtained a portion of the true essence of heaven and earth. If you can obtain more, the feedback of vital energy between heaven and earth and you will be endless."

Meng Chuan seemed to be deep in thought. It seemed that what Uncle Zhao was talking about was not just about fighting techniques.

It seems he's figured out why practicing boxing can improve one's qi and blood, while practicing other martial arts can't.

According to the other party, practicing boxing without stopping is a continuous demand on heaven and earth.

Meng Chuan told the other party his thoughts, and Zhao Shousui smiled and said:

"Smart, kid. You're all muscle, but I didn't expect you to be as meticulous as Zhang Fei when it comes to threading needles. You're rough around the edges but actually quite sharp."

Without the support of the vital energy of heaven and earth, practicing techniques and routines can only be described as strengthening the body and fitness, remaining within the scope of ordinary people.

It is because when you practice boxing, you are also interacting with the primordial energy of heaven and earth, which allows it to enter your body and transform into qi and blood, the source of this extraordinary power.

Why is it that every time you make a major breakthrough, you can feel your Qi and blood surging out from all the acupoints in your body?

This is how a large amount of vital energy enters your body through your pores and accumulates. Because the amount is so large, your body becomes aware of it.

Just like in daily boxing practice, where a few points of qi and blood are added, the accumulation of vital energy is small, so you naturally won't notice it.

(End of this chapter)