High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Selecting a Cultivation Technique

”Before the Martial Arts Era, we already knew that we could grow stronger by training our muscles, but muscles have their limits.”

”Once they reach a certain strength, the effectiveness of training drops off sharply.”

”However, if you can also thicken your tendons and bones and coordinate that with muscle training, the effectiveness of strength enhancement will return.”

”Take a look at my body’s Great Tendons!”

Lin Qi stepped closer to look and saw several large, protruding tendons along Zhang City’s spine and around his body. They were thick and long, coiling next to his bones like steel rebar.

”Ancient methods for training tendons existed. Through exercise, you stretch open the sinews and lengthen the body’s Great Tendons. The longer they’re stretched, the greater the power.”

”As they say, ’Lengthen a tendon by an inch, and your power will increase tenfold.’”

”This is why some people with smaller builds are stronger than those who are more powerfully built.”

”The key lies in the fascia and tendons. They have Great Tendons like bronze rods or steel bars. Thick, long Great Tendons allow a person to possess even greater strength.”

Lin Qi nodded. This was the case for him; possessing steel-like tendons allowed him to erupt with even more savage power.

”After you’ve trained for a while, you’ll find that your body’s Great Tendons run through your muscles, and it’s a palpable sensation!”

”With a mere lift of your hand, you’ll be able to feel a sense of power, almost like Inner Strength!”

With that, Zhang City began to practice his boxing. He threw a punch, and the air cracked. With that single strike, his Great Tendons vibrated like springs.

A strange force washed over Lin Qi’s face.

Lin Qi found the sensation incredible.

”The Second Realm of Muscle Training is the process of absorbing the free-roaming Source Energy from the air into your body, using it to temper your Great Tendons and make them thick and long.”

”The thicker and longer your Great Tendons become, the more your muscles will also be refined, causing your Qi and Blood Value to increase significantly.”

BANG! BANG!!

Zhang City continued to throw punches, unleashing one air cannon after another. His body was taut and full, as elastic as if he were inflated with air.

”The stronger your fascia and tendons, the better they can protect your muscles and bones, and stabilize your body’s power structure.”

”It even allows you to feel the transfer of power through your muscles, enhancing your application of strength, improving your control over your body, and allowing for a significant boost in your Fist Technique.”

”At the same time, it also benefits your Martial Arts.”

”This is the Second Realm of Martial Arts—Muscle Training!”

Zhang City said, stopping his movements.

Lin Qi nodded gratefully. ”I understand!”

”If you have any questions, you can ask them now!” Zhang City asked.

So, Lin Qi raised a few questions, which Zhang City answered.

Half an hour later, Zhang City departed.

Lin Qi was the only one left in the Martial Arts Room. He sat cross-legged, recalling Zhang City’s words in his mind.

Zhang City’s explanation had given him a general understanding of the Second Realm of Muscle Training.

The next step was to purchase a Source Energy Skill and begin his Cultivation.

”Little Chan!”

”Master, I am here!”

Light and shadow converged, coalescing into the form of the blue-robed Little Chan.

”Open the Red Dome House!”

”Of course, Master!”

Little Chan nodded, and with a wave of her fair hand, she cast a projection. It was the home screen of Lin Qi’s phone.

Lin Qi swiped his finger and tapped to log in to the ”Red Dome House.”

The Red Dome House was a comprehensive website created by the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, integrating functions such as media, shopping, social networking, forums, and instruction.

This also included the purchasing of Secret Manuals.

In today’s technologically advanced society, there was no need to go to a specific place to study; you could learn directly over the internet.

Upon entering the site, the first thing that popped up was the login page.

[Name: Lin Qi]

[ID Number: ...]

After entering his information, he tapped ”Log In.”

BEEP!

Instantly, a cluster of crimson flames burned across the entire screen before exploding violently a moment later.

It transformed into a red and white page that appeared before Lin Qi, accompanied by a melodic instrumental track.

[Lin Qi, welcome to the Red Dome House!]

Lin Qi looked at the page, which was divided into several modules, just as he had imagined.

[Shopping], [Forums], [Media]...

Lin Qi had already tried out most of the functions himself.

For example, the forums were for discussing the Cultivation of Secret Manuals, generally for those at Bronze Level or above, so they weren’t much help to him.

The media module contained instructional videos posted by Martial Artists, which required payment.

The shopping function was for online purchasing. You could buy resources for Martial Arts Cultivation, like Qi and Blood Capsules, Energy Potions, and more.

Lin Qi entered the [Secret Manuals] section within the [Shopping] module.

He quickly navigated to [Cultivation Technique] → [Second Realm].

BEEP!

The page refreshed quickly, and in the next second, a long list of Secret Manuals appeared before Lin Qi.

He glanced at the top right corner. The list was sorted by price, from most to least expensive. ’Is this arranged this way because I’m an A-level genius?’

Lin Qi looked at the filtered Cultivation Techniques.

[[Lava Sparrow Evolution Technique], Type: Cultivation Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 5,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Red Dome]

[[Vajra Ape Evolution Technique], Type: Cultivation Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4,900,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Black Brilliance * 1.5]

[[Sea-covering Whale Evolution Technique], Type: Cultivation Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4,900,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Chongming * 1.5]

...

[[Vajra Tiger Evolution Technique], Type: Cultivation Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4,800,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Red Dome]

...

[[Earth-Split Dragon Evolution Technique], Type: Cultivation Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4,600,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Red Dome]

...

Lin Qi scanned through the rows of Cultivation Techniques, his eyes burning with fervor.

The rating represented the sophistication of a Cultivation Technique, with one star being the lowest and five stars the highest.

The Nine Great Gates of Martial Arts were roughly divided into three Great Realms. First to Third Realm Martial Artists were in the Low Realm, Fourth to Sixth Realm were in the Middle Realm, and Seventh to Ninth were in the High Realm.

Likewise, Cultivation Techniques were also divided into Initial, Middle, and Final volumes, corresponding to the three Great Realms.

What he was currently looking at were the most top-level techniques among the Initial volumes.

Anyone would be dazzled and overwhelmed by the choice of so many top-level techniques.

As he looked at these Cultivation Techniques, strings of data also appeared on the panel before his eyes.

Lava Sparrow Evolution Technique (Compatibility: 85%)

Vajra Ape Evolution Technique (Compatibility: 85%)

Sea-covering Whale Evolution Technique (Compatibility: 84%)

...

Lin Qi shook his head. The compatibility of the first few Cultivation Techniques was too low for him, not even reaching 90%.

He remembered that the Lava Sparrow Evolution Technique was the Initial volume of the Cultivation Technique used by the world’s strongest expert, Emperor Red.

The technique of the world’s number one expert—the technique of his own idol. As a Martial Artist, who wouldn’t want to cultivate it?

Most people would probably choose it directly, ignoring their compatibility, only to end up walking the wrong cultivation path and regretting it for the rest of their lives.

That was why Lin Qi kept Manager Sun’s words firmly in mind: don’t choose the best, choose what’s most suitable for you.

Fortunately, his panel could display compatibility, allowing him to pick out the most suitable Cultivation Technique for himself.

So he continued scrolling down, and soon, his gaze locked onto one particular Cultivation Technique, his eyes lighting up.

Vajra Tiger Evolution Technique (Compatibility: 100%)

Lin Qi’s heart pounded. ’The compatibility actually reached 100%?’

This was the most suitable Cultivation Technique for him—in other words, a technique that was tailor-made for him.

”Little Chan, what happens when compatibility with a Cultivation Technique is at 100%?” Lin Qi asked.

The blue-robed Little Chan spoke, ”According to the data I’ve searched, when compatibility with a Cultivation Technique reaches 100%, you will have a perfect affinity for the technique.”

”You’ll be able to unleash the technique’s full power, and in the future, there’s even a chance of obtaining some kind of unknown transformation.”

The corners of Lin Qi’s mouth lifted. It seemed the most suitable Cultivation Technique had appeared.

A 100% compatibility rating was something none of the other techniques had offered. There was even a chance for an unknown transformation in the future.

”I’ll choose the Vajra Tiger Evolution Technique!” Lin Qi decided without hesitation.

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