From absorbing the essence of the sun and moon to achieving divine mastery in martial arts

"Of course! National martial arts techniques aren't so easy to obtain!"

Chu Zhaoxue's laughter carried a hint of cold arrogance. "However, among all the major powers in the world, only our National Martial Hall can provide this path where one can reach the pinnacle of martial arts through hard work! We are the only ones!"

Her gaze swept over the crowd, and her voice suddenly became more forceful: "Those ancient, hidden families, those sects and gangs that have been passed down for thousands of years—if you are not a core member connected by blood, you could never even glimpse a trace of them, no matter how hard you try! But in the National Martial Hall, merit is your only bloodline!"

"Our National Martial Hall's bases are spread across every state under the control of the New Army. I, Chu Zhaoxue, am the helmsman of the Shenghai base. You can call me Deputy Hall Master, or you can call me General!"

She looked around at everyone and clearly laid out the rules of the National Martial Arts Hall:

"Whether you join or not is entirely up to you. You are free to move around and cultivate as you please. There are independent cultivation rooms in the base, some completely enclosed and some semi-enclosed. You will not be disturbed by anyone when you enter to cultivate. However, it costs five silver dollars to use it once, and you can use it an unlimited number of times within the next month."

"By the way, you must attend the monthly military and ideological lectures; that's an ironclad rule! Once a mission is issued within the base, it will be posted on the mission board. You can accept it on your own, either independently or in a team. We only care about the results. Merit points will be awarded based on the difficulty and completion of the mission."

"As for trivial matters such as eating and sleeping, someone will take care of those later. The base provides communal meals, but if you want better food, just pay silver dollars, and I guarantee I will take good care of you."

Chu Zhaoxue finally asked, "Alright, is there anything else you'd like to ask?"

Seeing that everyone was processing this massive amount of information and no one was speaking, she simply waved her hand decisively.

"Looks like that's all. Well then, meeting adjourned! You guys...do your best!"

Before she finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving behind only a dashing silhouette.

Soon, several smartly dressed female soldiers came over and led them to the living area.

After the explanation, everyone understood that as long as they had silver dollars, they could live a life almost no different from that of a young master.

The only drawback is that it completely cuts off external entertainment activities, and personal freedom is somewhat restricted.

Fortunately, this seemingly cold concrete fortress has a surprisingly spacious interior.

Unlike the oppressive atmosphere of a military camp, it resembles an exquisitely designed academy, complete with pavilions, terraces, flowers, trees, and a tranquil and elegant environment.

Guided by a female soldier, Cang Lian paid five silver dollars and chose a private room for himself.

The room wasn't big, but it was clean and tidy.

Although the interior decoration was far less luxurious than the Cang Mansion, it was not like the cold iron beds and hard floors found in military camps.

Instead, there was a cozy, soft bed with clean bedding, and a bright window that allowed sunlight to stream in unobstructed, making the whole room bright and comfortable.

He closed the door, threw himself onto the soft bed, and let out a long sigh of relief.

At this moment, the tension that had been building up since yesterday finally eased completely.

Without the cold stares of the Cang family, without that constant surveillance... this feeling is just so great!

"Finally... I can focus on cultivating the Heaven-Opening Force!"

Cang Lian clenched her fist and excitedly sat up in bed.

At this moment, he wouldn't think about the National Martial Hall, the mission, the merits, or the demons.

He was only at the Qi Refining stage, so he couldn't think that far ahead!

My only thought now is to fully utilize the resources at my disposal and make myself stronger.

Once the thought crossed his mind, he could no longer sit still; his heart was filled with an unprecedented longing and impatience.

He rolled out of bed and immediately followed the signs to the area for independent training rooms.

The "Heaven-Opening Force" he cultivated was too special to be seen by others, so it naturally needed to be kept absolutely hidden.

He possesses the Heaven and Earth Pearl, and a completely enclosed cultivation room would block out sunlight, which would be detrimental to him.

After a moment's thought, he finally chose a semi-enclosed training room that was surrounded by thick, high walls but had a completely open top.

After paying the silver dollars to enter, he found that the training room was larger than he had imagined, about half the size of a basketball court.

Inside, there are all sorts of equipment, including sandbags, stone locks, steel human stakes, single and double bars, and even a small pool formed by spring water in a corner for people to bathe and wash their hands.

As expected of a paid service, the equipment is comprehensive.

Cang Lian nodded in satisfaction, walked to the center of the arena, and slowly closed his eyes.

In an instant, the ancient and powerful information about the "Opening Heaven Force" technique surged into his mind like a torrent bursting its banks.

The core concept of "Kai Tian Jin" can be summarized in just eight words: "Power originates from the ground, and a single hammer strike determines the outcome."

It is neither a fist technique nor a leg technique; it is a "power generation method" that returns to simplicity.

It believes that the human body’s greatest strength does not come from the brute force of muscle contraction, but from the “instantaneous collapse and reorganization of the overall structure”.

It completely eliminates all the cumbersome intermediate steps such as twisting the waist, rotating the hips, and extending the shoulders, pursuing the most direct, most primitive, and most terrifying transmission path.

Toes -> Knees -> Spine -> Fist.

The entire process is like a multi-sectioned iron whip made up of countless precise joints, which straightens in an instant, concentrating the weight of the whole body, the elasticity of the muscles and bones, and the reaction force of the earth into a single point without any loss, and delivering it to the finish line.

This strike was unpretentious, pure and simple.

Like an ancient master craftsman, wielding a colossal hammer that cleaves the heavens, the moment it falls is the moment of finality.

Hence the name, "Opening Heaven".

"External training of muscles, bones, and skin is the foundation, while internal training of breath is the supplement. Use intention to guide the breath, use breath to generate power, and when power unites with heaven and earth, one can create the world."

The cultivation of "Opening Heaven Force" is divided into three parts: Strength Training, Breathing, and Intent Training.

"The Art of Strength Training" - The Three Forms of Heaven Opening.

The first move: Rising from flat ground to become a mountain.

The mantra is: "Feet firmly planted on the ground, spine like a great dragon reaching the clouds."

Starting from the Hunyuan stance, Canglian, following the instructions of the exercise, took a half step forward with her right foot, while her left foot remained firmly planted in place. Her body sank down, forming a stable three-seven stance.

He made a loose fist with his right hand, as if holding an invisible giant hammer, and slowly raised it from under his crotch, palm facing inward, inch by inch along the midline of his body.

At the same time, he began to coordinate with reverse abdominal breathing.

As he inhaled, his lower abdomen felt as if it were being tightened inward by an invisible hand. His thoughts seemed to transform into countless slender roots, piercing into the earth from the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of his foot, frantically drawing upon the heavy and steady power.

That force, like an electric current, rose up his ankles, knees, hips, and vertebrae, eventually converging on his ever-raising fist.

When his fist was level with his eyebrows and his breath reached its peak, he held his breath for a moment, as if all the joints and muscles in his body were locked in place.

Then, he exhaled sharply, and his fist, like a real meteor, slammed down with a muffled whooshing sound!

As his body sank down, the floor of the entire training room seemed to tremble slightly.

The key to mastering this technique is to lift the weights as if drawing silk, and lower them as if collapsing a mountain.

The second move: Moving mountains and filling seas.

The mantra is: "The body is like a millstone grinding the universe, the force spirals and breaks through all obstacles."

Cang Lian adopted a steady horse stance, her hands clasped in front of her chest as if embracing an invisible, enormous millstone.

He began to slowly rotate, using his waist as an axis.

This seemingly simple movement actually involved his arms, shoulders, and even hips, creating a perfect horizontal rotation.

His breathing was long and steady, each breath in and out perfectly synchronized with the rhythm of his movements.

As he spun, the object he was holding seemed to grow heavier and heavier in his mind's eye.

From the initial stone mill, it transformed into a heavy iron mill, and finally, it became a majestic, rotating mountain!

Each rotation seemed to crush the air and tear apart space.

The key to practicing this technique is to focus on developing "lateral overall strength".

When the waist and hips rotate, the feet are like old trees rooted to the ground, firmly gripping it, while the upper body is like a high-speed spinning top, creating an amazing sense of opposing forces that transmits the rotational power of the waist and hips to the upper limbs without any loss.

The third move, the Sea-Stabilizing Needle.

The mantra is: "One pillar supports the sky and suppresses the eight directions; unmoving and unshakable, it is Vajra."

Cang Lian stood on one leg, with the other leg slightly raised and the toes touching the ground.

With his legs slightly bent and his hands clenched into fists and crossed in front of his chest, he resembled a Vajra guarding a mountain gate.

With a thought, an invisible force pulled a suspended sandbag in the corner of the training room towards his body from the side.

The moment the sandbag made contact with his body, Cang Lian did not take the hit head-on.

His muscles tensed up in an instant, as if he were wearing an invisible suit of armor.

The impact was as if it had struck a resilient bridge pier, instantly transmitted and broken down by his body structure, and finally sent into the ground beneath his feet.

The key to practicing this technique is to cultivate "the unity of force".

Instead of resisting head-on, it transforms into a channel of power.

If you don't build up your strength or resist, you won't get hurt.