Half-human, half-ghost, the number one divine fist

Upon hearing this, Rong Chongming immediately frowned.

A flicker of disbelief and a subtle hint of indifference crossed his eyes.

Then, Rong Chongming looked Lin Fusheng up and down, seemingly to confirm the truth of his words.

He believed in the Iron Armor Stake, but as soon as he reached the goal, he touched the threshold of the Stone Skin.

Should we launch an immediate attack?

Normally, even if one has perfected the Iron Armor Stance, it still requires a period of refinement to increase blood and qi before attempting to cultivate the Stone Skin Technique.

Moreover, cultivating the Stone Skin Technique does not mean that one can break through the Stone Skin simply by practicing.

He had seen many people make rapid progress in their martial arts training, but when they encountered obstacles, it took them several years to overcome them.

Some people are too hasty, which can actually harm themselves.

"The Ironclad Stake is progressing faster than expected, but to try and break through the Stone Skin so soon after reaching perfection? This kid is far too arrogant and doesn't know his own limitations."

"The Stone Skin Barrier is not so easily crossed; how many people have wasted their lives here? Does he really think cultivation is as simple as drinking water and eating?"

Rong Chongming pondered in his heart.

Although Chen Cang, who was standing next to him, did not speak, a look of contempt flashed in his eyes.

He had previously perfected his stance training and attempted to break through the stone skin barrier, but he was stuck for a full year and a half.

You know, he's quite a prodigy, otherwise he wouldn't have been chosen by Uncle Rong.

He knew all too well how difficult it was to break through each minor realm.

Lin Fusheng, a novice who had just completed his stance training, dared to presumptuously claim to have touched the threshold of the stone skin and wanted to immediately seek further methods to try to break through.

To him, it was utter nonsense, utterly absurd.

Rong Chongming thought for a moment and tried to advise, "Fusheng, it's good that you have ambition. But martial arts training is about letting things take their natural course and accumulating knowledge gradually. Perfecting the Iron Armor Stance only lays the foundation. To truly break through the Stone Skin Barrier, you often need a long period of accumulation and enlightenment, and even some opportunities. You can't rush it."

"What you should do most now is to solidify your perfect state, continue to refine your qi and blood, and at the same time put more effort into practical combat techniques."

"Being greedy for quick success and acting rashly is harmful and not beneficial."

Lin Fusheng shook his head upon hearing this, his tone insistent.

However, to Rong Chongming, this tone sounded somewhat stubborn.

"I understand Uncle Rong's teachings. But I feel that it has indeed come to that point."

"Could you teach me the training method for the Stone Skin Realm first? I just want to try it out. If it really doesn't work, I can always proceed step by step."

Try?

Rong Chongming's disapproval grew even stronger.

Is passing a level something you can just try casually?

If not handled properly, the flow of qi and blood can become reversed, potentially damaging the foundation of one's health!

But looking into Lin Fusheng's calm yet stubborn eyes, he knew that further persuasion would be useless.

So be it.

Young people always have to hit a wall before they realize how big the world is.

Since he insists on trying, I'll teach him the method and let him experience the difficulties firsthand. Once he hits a wall, he'll naturally know to turn back.

At that time, perhaps they will be able to see reality more clearly and honestly practice their martial arts.

"Since you insist..."

Rong Chongming sighed, a hint of helplessness on his face. "Fine, I'll teach you a method for refining stone skin, called the 'Mountain-Smashing Technique'."

"As the name suggests, this method involves repeatedly striking a hard object to shake the blood and qi with external force, repeatedly tempering the skin and membrane, making it gradually tough as stone from the outside in, and finally breaking through the barrier."

"Of course, this is also the true Stone Skin Cultivation Method. After breaking through the barrier, one can cultivate this method to reach the Stone Skin Perfection."

Then, Rong Chongming pointed to a row of wooden stakes of varying thicknesses standing in the corner of the courtyard, and several stone blocks wrapped in thick burlap next to them.

"The 'Striking the Mountain Method' is divided into four stages: Beginner, Minor Success, Major Success, and Perfection. The Beginner stage involves using this wooden stake wrapped in soft cloth as a reference, striking it in sequence, coordinating with specific breathing techniques and blood circulation to stimulate the skin. For Minor Success, one can switch to hardwood or even stone. Major Success requires striking an iron stake. The Perfection stage requires a special medicinal bath combined with striking a specially made copper-iron hybrid stake, making the skin far tougher than ordinary stone. I will now teach you the training method for the Beginner stage."

Rong Chongming walked up to a wooden stake about the size of a bowl, wrapped in several layers of thick hemp cloth, and his expression became serious: "Look carefully, these are the key points for beginners of the 'Mountain-Striking Technique'."

He took a deep breath, his blood and qi surged slightly, and his skin turned a faint red.

He then turned to the side and began to rhythmically and controllably strike the wooden stake using the muscles on his shoulders, back, outer arms, and outer thighs and calves.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

The impact sound was dull and even.

Rong Chongming's movements were slow, and each impact was accompanied by a specific short exhale. At the moment of impact, the muscles in the impacted area visibly tightened, dented, and then quickly bounced back up.

He demonstrated and explained at the same time:

"The order is to start with the torso, then the limbs. The chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, and buttocks should be hammered in that order, without disrupting the flow of qi and blood. The force should gradually increase, until the skin turns red and the muscles feel slightly sore and painful, but without severe stinging or bruising. Avoid using brute force, otherwise you will injure your tendons and bones and damage your foundation."

"Breathing needs to be coordinated. When impacting, exhale sharply and concentrate your mind to guide the blood and qi to the impacted area, as if you are 'bumping' the external force under the skin to shake the blood and qi. After one round of impacting, you need to immediately practice the basic standing posture to nourish and repair with blood and qi. This is called 'impact and nourishment combination'. Do this no more than twice a day, with long intervals, and supplement with blood-activating and stasis-removing medicine for wiping."

"This method is painful, tedious, and slow-paced. Its aim is to gradually toughen the skin and make it dense and resilient through persistent, meticulous work. As a beginner, it is already quite an achievement that you can persist in doing it once a day."

As Rong Chongming demonstrated and explained in detail, Lin Fusheng's mind went blank.

[Casting Method Visualization Diagram] Radiance flows.

A new dynamic picture is rapidly taking shape.

[Rong Chongming's Hundred-Practice Mountain-Striking Method].

The figures in the picture clearly show the sequence, angle, and force of the impact, the flow of qi and blood with the impact and breathing, and the scene of qi and blood returning to their source during the warming process after the impact, which is incredibly intuitive.

"Did you understand?"

Rong Chongming stopped the demonstration, his breathing steady, only the skin at the point of impact was slightly red.

"I understand."

Lin Fusheng nodded, the visualization of the diagram allowing him to instantly grasp all the subtle details.

"Then try the initial striking method, starting with this cloth-wrapped wooden stake. Remember, only use three-tenths of your strength; the key is to feel the vibration of your qi and blood."

Rong Chongming stepped aside and stood shoulder to shoulder with Chen Cang.

Chen Cang's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, clearly not believing that Lin Fusheng could persevere, let alone break through the barrier.

Lin Fusheng took off his shirt, revealing his well-built upper body.

He walked to the wooden stake, calmed his mind, and, following the guidance of the visualization diagram, mobilized his qi and blood to begin his practice.

"Thump!"

The first blow was a left shoulder strike to the wooden stake.

The force was not strong, but at the moment of contact, a clear pain and a deeper sense of vibration came, and the blood and qi in the corresponding part of the visualization diagram boiled slightly.