Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 205: Chapter 57: The World-Shaking Qi Circulation Theory (Part 2)

Lin Chen dismissed the ideas in the article as eccentric because the normal trajectory of Qi Blood flow in the Clear Wind Palm he practiced was always channeled from various acupoints to the Dantian, then gathered and flowed towards the arms from there.

However, the conception proposed by this senior claimed that the Qi Blood from the various acupoints bypasses the Dantian. If utilized with the hands, the Qi Blood nourished by the acupoints directly surges towards the arms, eliminating the process of returning to the Dantian, resulting in a faster Qi Blood circulation.

The return of Qi Blood to the Dantian is common knowledge in the Martial Path.

Lin Chen had heard the instructor mention it after opening the acupoints, so it was no wonder this senior’s method, which goes against martial common sense, was referred to as astonishing.

The reason only extreme martial artists can attempt this is that their Qi Blood far surpasses that of ordinary martial artists, having enough Qi Blood to surge from one acupoint to another.

If the human body were likened to a series of circular roads, the Dantian would be the central point of these roads, where any vehicle wishing to enter another road must pass through the Dantian.

These vehicles cannot break through the barriers of each road, but extreme martial artists are like driving large trucks, having the opportunity to break through the barriers and enter another passage.

As for why one must be under eighteen to cultivate, it is because martial artists over eighteen have fully matured bones and meridians, making it impossible to break through.

”Talented young extreme martial artists wouldn’t take such risks, and those without talent couldn’t do it either. It’s no wonder this senior’s cultivation theory has not been proven feasible yet.”

Lin Chen whispered softly, recognizing the promising future described by this senior. If this path can be established, it would certainly increase one’s strength. However, to walk this path, one must first be a young genius, yet how many young geniuses would take such risks for an uncertain future?

The path of extremes is already fraught with peril, and adding another layer of difficulty could numb even the bravest cultivators.

Even Lin Chen, despite having a Life Chart, hadn’t dared to decide on this path.

Compared to the cultivation theory proposed by this senior, the information earlier about acupoints and the flow of Qi Blood was more useful to him, as it could help him integrate the Water Cloud Palm and Clear Wind Palm.

It’s not that Lin Chen fears adventure, but this senior merely proposed a theory, without knowing how the road ahead should continue.

Opening acupoints is one thing, but what about refining the viscera, and the subsequent path of entering the grade?

He cannot gamble on it!

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Two days later.

Zhao Cangsheng appeared at the bamboo house.

”How’s the book reading going?”

”Senior Zhao, I’ve already memorized the contents of the book.”

”All of it?”

”Yes.”

Having listened to Lin Chen’s response, Zhao Cangsheng raised his old eyes and asked, ”What does the Spirit Bone Acupoint represent?”

”The Spirit Bone governs the arm, merging with Taibai. Among the twenty-four acupoints, their Qi Blood circulation ranks sixth and seventh.”

Zhao Cangsheng pondered for a moment, then asked a few more questions from the book, which Lin Chen answered after only a brief moment of thought.

”How did you memorize it?”

Having taken a whole month to memorize the contents of this book himself, how did this youngster manage it in just two days?

Naturally, Lin Chen wouldn’t mention that his past life’s knowledge of Chinese medicine books, including concepts of acupuncture points and meridians, made this book less esoteric to him.

Understanding it makes it easier to remember, and coupled with his ’All the Way Black’ comprehension enhancement, once he grasps it, the knowledge secures itself in his mind, becoming unforgettable.

”So it seems you’ve seen the Qi-Running Technique proposed at the end of this book. What do you make of it?”

Zhao Cangsheng stared at Lin Chen intently. Although guessing Zhao senior’s attitude towards the Qi-Running Technique, Lin Chen still truthfully said, ”The senior’s idea is certainly novel, but the risk is too high, and I have no intention of trying it.”

Zhao Cangsheng wasn’t surprised by Lin Chen’s answer. Over the years, he’d been to many special training grounds at the Military Affairs Hall and had seen a few promising candidates, but none had chosen to attempt it.

Those who meet the criteria are invariably talented. By training along the original route, they become invincible in the same realm. Why would they take such great risks?

”After the Grand Ancestor Emperor of Liang established the demon-slaying strategy, our warriors could only enhance their Qi Blood by bathing in Demon Blood and consuming Demon Flesh. But other countries, colluding with the Demon Race, incorporate demon essence blood into their veins, creating born powerful beings far surpassing our Liang. Even our extreme martial artists hold no advantage compared to foreign warriors.”

In his younger days in the army, Zhao Cangsheng had clashed with foreign martial artists. Before entering the grade, Liang’s martial artists held no advantage.

Even after entering the grade, Liang’s warriors could only compete with foreign martial artists through their weaponry, but compared to other nations, their true strength lay in numbers.

Those countries colluding with the Demon Race, their court families, for selfish gains, only allowed their own offspring to practice martial arts, suppressing other impoverished martial artists, resulting in fewer warriors than a tenth of Liang’s.

Indeed, at the highest levels of power, Liang does not lag behind others. However, other countries employ various means to reach the martial peak more swiftly, while Liang’s Stabilizing Needles have now entered their twilight years.

This highlights the distinction between Liang and them. They boast top fighters with prolonged peak periods, yet our Liang boasts a continual ascent of martial artists.

When those few Stabilizing Needles experience Qi Blood decline, their successors will emerge.

”Senior Zhao...”

”Don’t be in a rush to decline. Over these years, I’ve prepared extensively for this old friend’s Qi-Running theory. To direct Qi Blood without passing through the Dantian during combat and have it surge directly to the needed acupoints, each acupoint’s Qi Blood needs to reach a supremely abundant level. Hence, I’ve researched a method of stimulating acupoints, enabling them to nurture more Qi Blood. Regardless of whether you pursue this path, it’s beneficial for you.”

Lin Chen nodded; having acupoints that can nurture abundant Qi Blood is naturally advantageous.

”Stimulating acupoints is exceedingly painful. If you can’t endure, there’s no need to discuss the subsequent matters.”

Zhao Cangsheng looked at Lin Chen, and Lin Chen understood Zhao senior’s intention.

If he couldn’t even withstand the pain of stimulating acupoints, not passing the first ordeal of acupoint stimulation, he wouldn’t be qualified to attempt the Qi-Running theory.

Pain!

Pain is the least of my worries!

”I would like to experience it, Senior.”

”Good.”

Zhao Cangsheng smiled, ”In that case, I’ll make arrangements for you. Today, report in, and remember... when you’re there, don’t hold back your nature. Be domineering when necessary.”

Lin Chen: ...

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A spacious area in the valley.

Dozens of young boys and girls stood together in threes and fours, observing each other.

They were all talents from different prefectures in Jiangnan Dao, and although they were competitors back home, here they instinctively grouped by region.

”Junior Brother Shen, what are you looking at?”

In a small group of five, Shen Ge was glancing around, prompting a boy next to him to inquire.

”I’m looking for Senior Brother Lin, why hasn’t he appeared?”

Shen Ge scanned the scene. If even he could come here, Senior Brother Lin, who mastered both the Clear Wind Palm and Iron Bone Skill to perfection, should have no reason to fail the Military Affairs Hall’s talent screening.

”Senior Brother Lin, you mean Lin Chen?”

”Yes, Lin Chen, Senior Brother Lin.”

In the county duel, Shen Ge lost to Lin Chen. From the Yanshan County students’ perspective, there was indeed bitterness towards Lin Chen, but from Shen Ge’s personal viewpoint, he admired Lin Chen greatly.

Hearing Lin Chen’s name mentioned by Shen Ge, the other five showed mixed expressions.

They had also witnessed the county duel between Poyang County and Yanshan County, and Lin Chen left a lasting impression on them.

As they pondered why Lin Chen hadn’t shown, a bell suddenly rang through the valley.

Dong!

As the bell toll ended, Shen Ge and his peers saw five meditation mats flying over, eventually landing in front of them.

”In the time of one incense stick, those who obtain a mat can earn ten points!”

As the mats descended, a middle-aged man appeared before them.

Ten points?

Upon hearing those words, all present youths had their eyes lit with fervor. Here, they understood the significance of points.

The quantity of points would determine the extent of their gains here.