Being forced to grow like a pig? But I'm immune to the consequences!

Only then did everyone seem to regain the ability to breathe, letting out a long sigh of relief, still shaken.

"The difference between body tempering and martial arts master... is greater than the difference between a human and a dog! How dare this guy?"

"You country bumpkin from out of town, so ignorant and asking for death."

"He's offended the martial arts master. Let's see how he'll get along in the future."

"I've heard from my elders that if a martial arts master accidentally kills a student like us... the consequences are negligible."

Whispers reached his ears, and Sun Chao, who was lying on the ground, turned ashen-faced and his body was ice-cold. His last shred of hope was completely shattered.

Dansing, however, acted as if nothing had happened and gestured to Tavan, "Continue."

Tavin composed himself, and his voice regained its loudness:

"The exotic beasts are among the few monsters outside the city that can be safely consumed after processing. Their effects are similar to those of potential-enhancing potions, but more importantly, they nourish the body and strengthen the foundation, effectively making up for the deficiencies caused by potential-enhancing potions. They are rare and extremely precious."

Furthermore, you will be engaging in real combat exercises in the future, which will inevitably require the use of fighting skills. Over the next period, the three of us instructors will provide you with specialized guidance in learning these skills.

He paused, then began to explain the essence of martial arts:

"Fighting, simply put, is the art of using the body and techniques to confront each other; the core is fighting."

"In the old days, there were all sorts of ways to fight: martial arts, hand-to-hand combat, wrestling, weapon fighting... but most of those were based on the physical condition of ordinary people in the old days and techniques designed with humans as the hypothetical enemy."

"Now, the situation is completely different. Our enemies are not only humans, but also all sorts of strange monsters outside the city. At the same time, our own bodies have been tempered and strengthened, far surpassing the capabilities of ordinary people."

"Therefore, most of the old fighting techniques are no longer applicable. The current fighting techniques are a system formed by integrating countless practical combat experiences and human biomechanics research, eliminating all the fancy moves, and retaining only the most direct and efficient fighting movements."

"It seeks to: how to unleash the strongest power in the shortest distance and with the smallest amplitude; how to strike vital points with the most precision; how to evade or counterattack with the least cost when attacked; and even, how to create opportunities to escape in desperate situations."

"This fighting style is called 'Bansu Fighting Style'."

"Next, we'll divide you into three groups, each led by one of us. We'll demonstrate the basic movements repeatedly. Don't worry if you can't remember them—" Tavan pointed to the huge screens on the surrounding walls, "These screens will loop videos of the standard movements, so you can practice at any time."

After saying that, the three instructors immediately got to work, dividing the students into three groups and leading each group to a different area to begin the first lesson.

They first explained the core principles of power generation, and then slowly demonstrated and broke it down in detail.

"The first step in fighting is to take a stance. Slightly bend your knees, lower your center of gravity, and face your opponent sideways to reduce your vulnerable area... The core principle is to keep your body relaxed and flexible, so that you can move quickly or exert force in any direction at any time."

"Basic attack moves are nothing more than a few: straight punch, hook punch, uppercut; front kick, side kick, sweep kick... Advanced moves also include joint locks, throws, etc. But a tall building starts from the ground up, so you should start with the most basics."

"For beginners, technique is certainly important, but more fundamental than technique are courage and composure!"

"When faced with an attack, dodging is a biological instinct. But combat demands that you overcome this instinct at crucial moments! If you close your eyes, retreat, and stiffen your body the moment your opponent throws a punch, what kind of counterattack can you possibly achieve?"

"In addition, you must learn to control your breathing and keep your mind clear. Many people tremble and throw punches wildly when they get excited or scared. They may seem fierce, but they will exhaust their strength in a few blows and become lambs to the slaughter."

"After saying all that, the best way to learn is actually very simple: practice until you develop muscle memory."

After the three instructors led each group of students through the basic movements several times, they instructed everyone to practice on their own, following the standard video played on the screen.

"After you've mastered the basics, you can work in pairs, practicing and correcting each other's moves. Seven days later, you'll have your first punching power test and sparring assessment!"

"The vouchers for exchanging the exotic beast meat will be distributed tomorrow."

After giving the instructions, everyone dispersed and began their training.

Initially, many students from the outer city worried that it would be difficult to get started without one-on-one guidance. But they soon discovered that thanks to the increased body control brought about by the fourth level of Body Tempering, as well as the foundation laid by long-term yoga practice, learning these seemingly simple and direct fighting movements was not too difficult.

However, careful observation reveals that a considerable number of people in the training ground—mainly students from the inner city—are exceptionally skilled in these basic movements, with smooth and natural force exertion, clearly indicating that they have already received similar training or exposure.

Fortunately, thanks to the extraordinary comprehension brought by the primordial core and his own outstanding talent, Wu Sheng's learning progress was even faster than others.

[Martial Arts (Beginner): 1/50]

After watching the instructor's demonstration and practicing once, one has already successfully mastered the basics of martial arts.

During his practice, Wu Sheng discovered that practicing martial arts could also slightly advance the body tempering process, but it was only about one-fifth the effect of practicing yoga.

Therefore, he did not focus on martial arts, but alternated between martial arts practice and yoga practice to maximize his time.

……

At mealtime, everyone flocked into the martial arts academy's cafeteria.

The main dining hall features the common combination of tables and benches, but on the other side, there is a separate entrance leading to a dining area with individual cushioned chairs, creating a significantly more comfortable and elegant environment.

The food at the martial arts academy far exceeded expectations from those outside the city. Multiple windows offered a dazzling array of dishes, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, and a wide variety of options. Moreover, everything was free, with unlimited meat!

This delighted many trainees from other cities, and many of them piled their plates high with food.

"Tch, like a starving ghost reincarnated. Has he never eaten meat at home?" Xu Fei glanced at the plates piled high with meat and vegetables and mocked in a low voice.

"Exactly, they have no manners at all, all they know is how to take advantage," Liu Zhi chimed in, his face showing undisguised contempt.

"I can't stand this kind of ignorant and unsophisticated attitude."

"How can you get a balanced diet with so much meat? You country bumpkin."

The group only dared to whisper sarcastic remarks behind each other's backs, but they didn't dare to openly provoke the crowd and incite their anger.

After getting his food, Wu Sheng didn't sit with Tu Nan, Zhang Lin, and the others. Instead, he found a corner to sit down by himself—he really didn't want to see Yan Liang's face.

Interestingly, Yan Liang didn't join Tu Nan and the others; instead, he carried his tray and went to Xu Fei's table.