Swallowing the Stars: Reboot, The Eternal Serpent!

Chapter 25 The Strongest One is Already in the Formation! (Two chapters combined, a massive 5400-word chapter!)

City No. 079.

Good morning, 7:00 AM.

Jiang Zhe was suddenly woken up for the first time and heard his uncle tell him about what happened in the War God Palace in the early morning.

His uncle patted him on the shoulder, "Your safety on the surface will be guaranteed from now on, and there won't be any more assassination attempts."

Jiang Zhe didn't take it seriously.

With the Black God Set and his skyrocketing strength, why worry about assassination? Unless the assassination mission is carried out by Hong, the number one assassin.

On the contrary, he frowned and was somewhat dissatisfied with the decisions made by Hong and Thor regarding this incident.

Jiang Chengbo noticed his nephew's expression and advised him to take it easy, "The Wang family cannot be wiped out in one fell swoop. The Hanxia Kingdom and even the global economy cannot withstand such turmoil."

"We can only cut the meat with a dull knife!"

"Hehe, through this incident, our Jiang family will gain a lot of business resources. After saving up for a while, we can buy more dragon blood and jade marrow."

The saying "the poor study literature, the rich study martial arts" naturally refers to the massive amount of cultivation resources that Jiang Chengbo, a murderous scoundrel, is about to obtain.

Don't underestimate him just because he doesn't need it; the Jiang family has five little ones who are starving for food!

And then there's this "bug" in front of us, which seems to require many times more resources.

Jiang Zhe nodded, but still muttered, "It started strong but ended weakly..."

Jiang Chengbo said, "When we return to the base city, Jia Yi will bring representatives from the Wang family to apologize. We can then collect another wave of their 'sincerity'."

Jiang Zhe didn't press the matter further.

But I've already made a mental note of it. It's not convenient to mess with the Wang family for now. Once Earth and the universe are connected, there will be plenty of ways to deal with them.

Jiang Zhe then asked, "What about those two king-level monsters?"

"You're still worried about that? It's a piece of cake for the two of us councilors to take down a king-level monster. Besides, we even got a Black God Set last night. You don't need to worry about our safety at all."

Tsk tsk, Randolph, giving away both chalcedony and the Black God Set, what a true international friend!

Jiang Zhe asked curiously, "Speaking of which, Uncle, why did you wake me up so early? Just to say this?"

"Time to get up and go to morning class!"

"Um?"

Jiang Zhe was puzzled: a practical morning lesson?

We didn't see the old man. Did he really go to catch the Kui Niu this time?

Jiang Chengbo reminded him, "You don't think you've mastered the entire 'Xingyi School,' do you?"

Jiang Zhe was taken aback, then remembered that he was still missing a piece of the puzzle. The bonus question his grandfather had mentioned, the "Thunder Sound" from the Six Arts of Xingyi, hadn't been learned yet.

"Come on, follow me to the rooftop. Morning is the perfect time to practice [thunder], to expel the old and inhale the new!"

The rooftop terrace of a luxury apartment.

Facing the rising sun and feeling the gentle breeze of early September, Jiang Chengbo demonstrated the wonders of the Thunder Sound, one of the Six Arts.

Calm your mind, close your mouth tightly, and let your chest and abdomen move.

Glug-snort-snort

It appears to incorporate ventriloquism techniques, producing purring sounds typically heard only in felines.

The volume was so loud, it was almost like muffled thunder!

He snorted and glared at Jiang Zhe, signaling him to look carefully.

His genetic potential was fully mobilized, causing Jiang Chengbo's chest and abdomen to swell into a ball, resembling a buzzing toad.

Its overall appearance is similar to those masters of Toad Kung Fu in movies and TV dramas.

Jiang Zhe, who is skilled in "body training", analyzed the force exertion and felt that his uncle's procedure was a "charge-release" process.

He quickly controlled the Black God Suit, spreading it upwards along his cheeks to plug his ears.

as predicted.

A hint of mockery appeared in the uncle's eyes, and he suddenly opened his mouth and roared.

what!

A terrifying shockwave erupted, and the horrifying sound waves spread out almost tangibly.

The rooftop ground collapsed, destroying cement pipes, solar panels, stairs, and attic, with soil and rocks flying everywhere!

Jiang Zhe, who was only a few meters away from the explosion point, was the first to be hit.

Even wearing the Black God suit, he felt as if a giant hammer had smashed into his chest, his mind went blank, and his internal organs were trembling.

He was thrown backwards from the rooftop, like a straw being swept into the air by a storm.

Okay, Uncle, is this how you play it?

After flying more than twenty meters away, and already showing signs of falling naturally, Jiang Zhe finally came to his senses, used his mental power to support his combat suit, and flew back to the cracked rooftop.

Upon landing, Jiang Zhe asked in confusion, "How can thunder be a sonic attack?"

Jiang Chengbo patted his belly and said, "Haha, this is just a little trick that I modified. The inspiration came from the Kui Niu."

Jiang Zhe suddenly realized, "Uncle, you hope I can also gain something from the Kui Niu?"

"Smart!" Jiang Chengbo gave a thumbs up. "I believe that with your talent and the help of the Kui Niu, you will definitely be able to master [Thunder Sound] very quickly."

After that, Jiang Chengbo stopped his antics and began teaching the proper way to perform "Thunder".

"The sound of thunder, to put it simply, is like the thunderous roar of tigers and leopards, a powerful and harmonious combination!"

"Imitate the purring sound of tigers and leopards, integrate your own 'true energy,' increase your strength, and guide the power to flow through your whole body."

Jiang Zhe listened attentively and automatically replaced "true qi" with "genetic energy" without needing any special explanation from his master.

Jiang Chengbo continued, "When felines rest, they often make a purring sound from their throats. This sound originates from their diaphragm and can massage and stimulate their bones and internal organs, accelerating metabolism and development, which can make them stronger."

"It can even be used to heal wounds and stimulate bone regeneration, with effects equivalent to ultrasound treatment for bone injuries in humans."

"Xiao Zhe, you should know very well that Xingyiquan is a form of biomimicry."

"The thunder sound of the Six Arts imitates felines and is closely related to the tiger-shaped posture of 'empty collar and upright strength,' and is used to massage the respiratory system."

"It is further divided into two forms: 'internal training' and 'external training'."

"When it comes to internal training, it starts with shallow training of the breathing and vocal systems, then affects the entire torso, opening the chest, ribs, and back! Then, through increasingly deep and faint thunderous sounds, it vibrates the internal organs, removes waste, and increases strength."

"You can think of it as a guiding technique, a gene energy cultivation method; the ultimate goal is to enhance physical fitness!"

Jiang Chengbo stopped explaining and suddenly asked, "Xiao Zhe, do you know how to heal?"

Jiang Zhe nodded, "When absorbing cosmic energy, controlling it to gather at the injured area is the best way for a martial artist to heal."

The old man had given me special instructions when we left the military district and were on our way.

Jiang Chengbo smiled and said, "You can do this when practicing thunder. Controlling the cosmic energy to gather in the internal organs can not only enhance the organs' resistance to impact, but also improve physical fitness."

"Now, learn from me."

Under the golden morning sun, strange "gurgling" sounds echoed from the rooftop.

Aside from the training sessions a few days ago, this was the first time Jiang Chengbo had formally taught his nephew, finally witnessing his nephew's terrifying talent in "body cultivation."

After just three demonstrations, Jiang Zhe imitated the "form" of the work so perfectly that it was almost identical to the original!

If Jiang Wu were here, he would definitely pour out his grievances—Uncle, now you know how I felt back then, right?

—When I'm in front of him, watching him apply what he's learned to other situations, I always feel like a stupid pig!

Five minutes later, Jiang Zhe mastered how to properly train his breathing and vocal systems;

Ten minutes later, the effects of the thunder radiated to the torso.

Twenty minutes later, you will master the techniques of opening the chest, ribs, and back, which will be considered a significant achievement.

Twenty-five minutes later, after sitting cross-legged and meditating for a period of time, he finally mastered the ability of the deep thunder to affect his internal organs, reaching a state of perfection.

At the twenty-seventh minute, Jiang Zhe suddenly stood up, took a deep breath, and, as his uncle had demonstrated, swelled his chest and abdomen like a ball, emitting a rumbling sound similar to muffled thunder.

—The chest and abdomen are like bellows, and the lungs beat like thunder!

Jiang Chengbo stopped the timer on his communication watch.

"In less than half an hour!" he exclaimed with a complex mix of emotions. "You've achieved what those ancient martial arts practitioners would take twenty or thirty years to accomplish!"

"Well, it doesn't seem too difficult." Jiang Zhe shrugged, which was the truth.

Jiang Chengbo forced a smile and said to himself, "The reason the old man didn't teach you three generations of members how to use Thunder Sound is because it's too difficult and would waste a lot of your time. Moreover, even if you did learn it, the rewards would be slightly inferior to the other 'Five Arts' and the two major stance training techniques..."

"Why not?"

Jiang Zhe immediately sat cross-legged on the spot to try it out.

Assume the posture of facing the sky with your five centers facing upwards, generate power from your dantian, and gradually feel thunderous sounds rising in your chest and abdomen, absorbing cosmic energy and gathering it into your internal organs.

A unique tingling sensation filled my chest and abdomen, like the resonance of touching an engine. My organs were being tempered and strengthened by the vibration.

Over time, it can indeed improve the resilience of the internal organs!

Although the time he spent cultivating this time was very short, he absorbed cosmic energy very quickly. Coupled with his abnormally precise perception of his own body, he could detect a tiny, subtle improvement.

It is true that it can increase strength and improve physical fitness.

"Uncle, shall we continue learning 'External Training'?" Jiang Zhe stood up after finishing his attempt, like a hungry little wolf cub, eager for new knowledge.

Jiang Chengbo nodded and continued with the next lesson.

"The external effect of thunder is that the sound, combined with the exertion of force, makes the burst of power more effortless, thereby increasing the multiplier of the force!"

"Take me for example. My combined power from the Five Arts is 5.4 times stronger, but if I combine it with Thunder, I can unleash 6 times the power!"

As he spoke, Jiang Chengbo let out a "Ha" and threw a punch.

The sudden sonic boom and the resulting gust of wind made Jiang Zhe feel an extremely terrifying output of power.

After a brief moment of reflection, Jiang Zhe asked in surprise, "Bajiquan? Exhaling?"

"Haha, that's right!" Jiang Chengbo gave him a thumbs up. "Those boxing manuals you read all those years ago really paid off."

"Xingyi's Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound emphasizes internal cultivation, while Bajiquan's Exhalation emphasizes external power. Therefore, when the old master compiled the secret manual 'Thunder Sound,' he took the strengths of each and integrated them into one, which is why I told you about the distinction between 'internal training' and 'external training' earlier."

"Therefore, for the external training of the Thunder Sound in the Six Arts, we will directly discuss the [Eight Extremes Exhalation Method]!"

Jiang Chengbo laughed and said, "Xiao Zhe, follow me and learn how to pronounce it first!"

"When exerting little force or using concealed power, the exhalation is slight, and the amount of air expelled from the body is also small. It can be done using only the nasal cavity. Since the sound produced by the airflow through the nasal cavity is similar to 'hum,' martial artists call it 'hum!'"

"Speak up with me—humph!"

Jiang Zhe: "Hmph?"

Jiang Chengbo: "??? You're really just mimicking the vocalizations, without putting in any effort at all!"

"Ahem, Uncle, I was just joking, I'll change it right away!" Jiang Zhe chuckled, making another normal "humph" sound with added force.

Jiang Chengbo nodded, "It's a little lacking, but the approach is correct..."

Then, some shortcomings in his speech were pointed out.

Jiang Zhe once again demonstrated his extraordinary talent, taking less than ten minutes to go from being able to pronounce a "hum" sound properly to becoming quite proficient, and finally to mastering it completely.

Jiang Chengbo had long since become numb to this, and once he felt that was about enough, he quickly moved on to the next step.

"When exerting greater force or releasing all strength, the exhalation is heavier, and a larger amount of air is expelled from the body. However, the nasal cavity is narrow and obviously insufficient to complete the task. At this time, the oral cavity is needed as a supplement, or even the primary means, to ensure that the exhalation process is completed smoothly. Most of the high-speed airflow passes through the oral cavity, producing a sound similar to 'Ha,' which is what martial artists call 'Ha!'"

"Speak with me—ha!"

……

I'm currently reading the error-free version! This is the first time I've published this novel.

I was woken up at 7 a.m. for an early class, which ended before 8:30 a.m.

It is the most profound meaning of "end," meaning that all the course content has been learned, and it can be said that all the bamboo shoots on the mountain have been taken.

Before the Great Nirvana, many boxers took twenty or thirty years to master what Jiang Zhe had accomplished in less than an hour and a half.

Jiang Chengbo was a little withdrawn, feeling drained, and stayed alone on the rooftop to get some fresh air.

If Jiang Wu were here, the uncle and nephew would surely have many things to talk about.

……

Jiang Zhe returned to the safe house and used the punch strength testing machine to test the results.

— "36022kg!"

This is the normal punching power.

The three portions of chalcedony may still have some medicinal effects remaining in the body, and after another four or five hours of cultivation, there was still significant progress.

After adjusting your breathing, unleash your full power and combine it with the Thunder Technique to deliver a powerful punch!

"ha!"

— "432979kg!"

Jiang Zhe rubbed his eyes, shocked by the bright red numbers on the monitor.

"433 tons?"

"Three times the power!"

"It actually reached the normal power range of a peak-level high-ranking war god!"

He threw another punch.

This time it was a series of punches, using the "thunderous sound - hum" power generation technique.

"snort!"

"snort!"

"snort!"

……

— "394035 kg"!

— "399871 kg"!

— "400345kg!"

— "400692kg!"

……

"400 tons?"

"Excellent! The power of the continuous punches can still be maintained at 11 times the normal force. That's an incredibly terrifying effect!"

"This means that I don't need to build up or adjust, and I'm hard to be affected, so I can maintain a stable combat power of around 400 tons for a long time."

"This is all thanks to the 'hum' and 'ha' sounds, which guide the exertion of force through vocalization, raising and stabilizing a person's normal level!"

"The thunderous power of the Six Arts is truly not to be underestimated!"

To be honest, I've mastered three vocal techniques in total.

The first type, Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound, is used for internal training to strengthen the internal organs;

The second type is the sound "hum," which is a continuous, soft "hum."

The third type is the sound "Ha," which signifies unleashing full power.

"None of them are too difficult."

Jiang Zhe sighed, turned off the machine, left the safe house, and flew back to the rooftop.

"How far can you go?" Jiang Chengbo asked curiously when his nephew returned.

"10+2, 12 times the power," Jiang Zhe replied casually.

Even as a powerful senator and the uncrowned king of Earth, Jiang Chengbo couldn't help but gasp in shock.

Horror!

His terrifying talent was almost overflowing!

Thor, the world's most skilled physical fighter, was blown to smithereens by his own nephew!

"Excellent! Excellent! That's wonderful!" Jiang Chengbo was so excited he could hardly contain himself. "I really look forward to seeing the ultimate secret manual you've compiled!"

"Uncle, let me wait a little longer, it's not the right time yet," Jiang Zhe waved his hand and declined.

Lacking a crucial defensive amplitude and riddled with other flaws, creating such an incomplete power-generating technique is pointless.

"That's right, Xiao Zhe. You should focus on your cultivation first, and think about writing books after you've been promoted to the level of councilor."

Jiang Zhe was both amused and exasperated.

To write books and establish theories?

What level am I to be using such vocabulary? Am I practically a saint?

Jiang Chengbo suddenly slapped his forehead, as if he had remembered something.

"Oh right, Xiao Zhe, the [exhalation technique] isn't just about using 'hum' and 'ha' for generating power; it has other uses too, which I forgot to tell you earlier."

"Uncle, please tell me."

"Exhaling is a unique method of using Qi in Bajiquan, and it has four main functions: first, it can stabilize the lower body; second, it can increase strength; third, it can strengthen muscles and bones; and fourth, it can promote harmony among the six elements."

Jiang Zhe: (ー`ー)

To be honest, he didn't see what was so noteworthy about these four functions. After hearing them, he had only one thought—Awu, there are no ships in this new era that can carry you.

Ancient martial arts do indeed contain a great deal of essence.

This land once nurtured two unparalleled geniuses, Hong and Thor.

However, this does not mean that everything in ancient martial arts is suitable for this era of genetic energy, and that it should be inherited critically.

The uncle continued to explain in detail, and Jiang Zhe listened attentively.

"The so-called stabilizing the lower body means promoting the downward flow of energy by exhaling. In detail, it means that the energy originates from the dantian, flows through the legs and into the feet, and is emitted downward from the Yongquan acupoint, thereby stabilizing the lower body. This is the principle behind the saying 'When the qi sinks, one is stable; when the qi floats, one is adrift.'"

"This is the skill the older generation often talks about, the 'Thousand-Pound Drop'!"

"Once you master it, it will be much harder for others to trip you up, greatly enhancing your movement and marksmanship!"

After thinking it over for a moment, Jiang Zhe realized it was easy to understand and do.

Hmm... it's not entirely useless, it has some use.

note!

Warriors in the Devouring World possess dantian (energy centers), but they can only open up special spaces at the planetary level to house miniature planets.

The uncle continued, "The so-called increase in strength is achieved by exhaling to generate strength throughout the body, which is then released from the power points on the limbs, thereby increasing the striking power of the power points and allowing it to penetrate deeper into the opponent's body, damaging their internal organs."

Isn't this just using hidden force?

Jiang Zhe nodded slightly. It was easy to understand. He figured he could master it after a few tries, but it wasn't anything special.

It's useless!

Seeing Jiang Zhe's reaction, Jiang Chengbo explained the third point: "The so-called strengthening of muscles and bones is to fill all parts of the body with genetic energy at the moment of exhalation, like an inflated ball that can withstand blows and bounce back."

Jiang Zhe suddenly froze.

Did I just find some keywords?

Jiang Chengbo continued to give examples: "When faced with an opponent's attack and unable to dodge, exhaling can prevent external force from penetrating our body, thereby increasing the body's resistance to blows; one can also use exhaling to generate a rebound force to retaliate against the opponent, and the greater the force they exert, the more serious their injury will be."

Jiang Zhe: Family, I listened to it again, and I think I heard it right, right?

Blowing out your breath can actually increase your defense?

"Xiao Zhe, before the Great Nirvana, when those Bajiquan masters practiced body striking techniques such as leaning against the mountain and leaning against the stake, they would also exhale to avoid internal organ injury and promote the growth of their skills."

Jiang Zhe could no longer hear what his uncle was saying; he only had one thought in his mind—the strongest person was already in the formation!

"Uncle, hold on a minute. Could you demonstrate to me the wonderful effects of the [exhalation technique] on strengthening muscles and bones?"

"So-called 'promoting six'—hmm? Strengthening muscles and bones?"

"Yes, Uncle, it's for strengthening muscles and bones!"

"I demonstrated it to you when I first started teaching you [Thunder Sound], and I even told you that the inspiration came from the Kui Niu (a mythical beast).

Two in one, can't be separated, let's post them together.

Secret techniques are the same whether you practice someone else's or your own. So why not highlight the protagonist's genius and have them create their own secret technique that amplifies their power a hundredfold? That's the path I envisioned when I set up the secret techniques for the Jiang family.

(End of this chapter)