Slap in the face!
Slap in the face!
I thought the world I was in didn't have martial arts techniques to enhance Qi and Blood, yet it turns out there actually are!
They just aren't very effective.
The Dragon Form Heaven-Reaching Sect can close pores and gradually reduce internal energy leakage, achieving the effect of strengthening the body through this one-way energy flow.
However, this Dharma Gate can only passively increase power, and it's far inferior to the inheritance from the Otherworld. In the best-case scenario, it can allow a weak individual to return to normal.
Theoretically, there's little chance to reach the level of Qi Blood First Transformation, but it's still quite good.
It makes sense.
In the past, many families passed down martial arts through generations. Without some means, it's impossible to ensure that their descendants all succeed in martial arts.
Xingyi has Heaven-Reaching Sect, and other fighting styles should have similar techniques.
Fang Zheng underestimated this point.
Helping others break open Heaven Gate is actually not easy. According to Guo Ziran's investigation, among the people nationwide practicing Xingyi Fist, only seven currently can achieve it.
He is one of them.
Moreover, helping others break Heaven's Gate will greatly deplete Qi and Blood, and there's even a saying that it may damage one's lifespan. Without true inheritance, one would never perform this method.
Guo Ziran, over seventy years old, has only accepted four disciples.
Fang Zheng,
is the last one.
Mountain Stabilizing Stance!
Heaven-Reaching Sect!
Pile Technique transports Qi and Blood, stimulating the flesh, muscles, bones, and organs; Heaven-Reaching Sect closes the pores, prolonging the transportation of Qi and Blood, and refines the flesh to a greater degree.
"Phew..."
Exhaling a turbid breath, Fang Zheng opened his eyes, his face filled with ecstasy.
"Practicing the Heaven-Reaching Sect alone barely increases power, but when combined with the Otherworld's techniques, it achieves twice the result with half the effort."
"Though the Hundred Days Foundation Establishment Method is good, Mountain Stabilizing Stance is rather ordinary. Now, with the Heaven-Reaching Sect support, it might not be inferior to the True Inheritance Dharma Gate of the Pure Yang Palace."
Combined with the stimulation from medicinal baths and taking heart-stabilizing supplements.
Also, the Bone Strengthening Pill.
Several methods together, the originally diminished Foundation Establishment Method shines brightly once again, and in just a few days, his physique has significantly improved.
Just like when he first practiced the Hundred Days Foundation Establishment Method.
Explosive power!
Recovery ability!
Strength!
Speed!
Nowadays, each aspect can compare with professional athletes, even surpassing them in some cases.
If this progress continues, Fang Zheng feels he may directly break through the Qi Blood First Transformation boundary by the end of the Hundred Days Foundation Establishment.
Become a true Qi Blood Martial Artist!
It's not because of extraordinary talent, but rather the numerous overlapping buffs.
The markings on his wrist maximize the effects of medicinal baths, and receiving a fresh Otherworld martial artist's heart daily is unimaginable.
Plus, the Bone Strengthening Pill, Heaven-Reaching Sect, it would be problematic if progress weren't rapid.
......
A few days later.
"Master."
Fang Zheng stopped his actions and asked:
"No matter how well one trains fist and foot skills, they can never match the lethality of weapons. Why do I rarely hear about weapon-related martial arts inheritance?"
"Because the Imperial Court regulates strictly." Since acknowledging the mentorship in his heart, Guo Ziran's attitude softened a lot and he explained:
"No matter the dynasty, the Imperial Court will strictly control those who practice martial arts, especially armor, crossbows, weapons alike."
"Even now, no one dares to casually carry a large saber on the road."
Fang Zheng understood, though somewhat disappointed.
An ordinary body ultimately can't compare to steel; people from the Otherworld aren't bound by such restrictions, even Cyan Wolf Gang's bandits all have a knife.
Naked fists against them is often disadvantageous, let alone the fact that even Qi Blood Martial Artists struggle against weaponry.
"But there's policy above; countermeasures below. Who says Xingyi Fist doesn't have weapon usage techniques?"
Guo Ziran said:
"The Xingyi Five Elements Fist originally evolved from spear techniques, and the force manipulation applied to spears works similarly, with just a little practice and it becomes manageable."
"There's also the evolved Five Elements Saber Technique, consisting of chop, stab, lift, smash, and horizontal strike, all stemming from the same lineage."
As he spoke, he picked up a long staff from the wall, shook it forward for a straight thrust, using the staff like a spear, the staff humming as it moved.
Then he continued wielding the staff to perform the Five Elements Saber Technique.
As a top Xingyi Fist expert, although he was old, his experience remained and was even more shrewd, his martial techniques highly refined.
Sabers, spears, swords, halberds, all were at his disposal.
"Master one method, master all!"
"Young people shouldn't aim too high, practice Five Elements Fist thoroughly, practice it to the bones, practice so that you can integrate power anytime, anywhere."
"Then you'll have everything."
"Yes." Fang Zheng nodded seriously:
"The master's teachings are correct."
At this moment, the exterior door was pushed open, and two people entered.
"Master."
One of them, burly and in his early forties, holding two boxes of health products, glanced at Fang Zheng with a bit of surprise:
"Who is this?"
"He's called Fang Zheng." Guo Ziran introduced:
"Your junior."
"Fang Zheng, this is your senior Zhou Ping, get acquainted with each other."
"Brother Zhou." Fang Zheng nodded, looking up and down the other party with suspicion:
"Senior looks familiar!"
"You're doomed." Guo Erqiu popped his head from behind Zhou Ping and said with a laugh:
"Anyone who finds Uncle Zhou familiar usually isn't a good guy."
Hmm?
What's his status?
"Have you been to the Public Security Bureau, junior?" Zhou Ping put down the items and said:
"I'm the local Public Security Bureau director."
"Oh!" Fang Zheng realized:
"I remember now, I saw Senior on TV and also saw Senior's photo when I went to the Public Security Bureau, no wonder you looked familiar."
"You went to the Public Security Bureau…" Zhou Ping thought of something, his voice pausing:
"The murdered Fang Jian a while ago, who is he to you?"
"My uncle." Fang Zheng said:
"Does Senior know my uncle?"
"Of course." Zhou Ping nodded:
"Fang Jian was killed by multiple assailants, a gang crime, ruthless methods, likely involving certain evil forces, Mr. Li specifically approved an investigation, and the Bureau is looking into it."
"It's unfortunate!"
"No significant progress has been made."
He continued:
"If you know any information, contact me promptly. Don't rashly make mistakes because you've practiced martial arts."
"Yes." Fang Zheng nodded:
"I understand."
"That's enough, that's enough." Guo Ziran frowned, seeming displeased with such discussions, waving his hand:
"It's rare for Zhou Ping to visit, Erqiu, make a few dishes, let's have a few drinks."
"I'll help!"
Fang Zheng volunteered.
Guo Erqiu is currently interning at a law firm and returns home every Saturday and Sunday. The two have already become familiar, cooperating well in meal preparations.
"I call him Uncle, you call him Senior." After setting down the washed rice, Guo Erqiu held his chin thoughtfully:
"Doesn't that mean I avoided a generation?"
"Each has their own way." Fang Zheng laughed:
"If you want to call me Uncle too, that's fine."
"Get lost." Guo Erqiu rolled his eyes:
"I won't call you that!"
"By the way." Fang Zheng curiously asked:
"Aren't you supposed to be working today?"
"The law firm had some trouble." Guo Erqiu sighed:
"Have you heard about the tomb clusters in Celestial Plate Mountain?"
"A few days ago, a gang attacked the archaeological team excavating the tombs, stole some items, and a prominent figure lost their life at the scene."
"What's that have to do with your law firm?"
"I haven't finished speaking!"
Guo Erqiu continued:
"The law firm is handling several cases related to the illegal trading of artifacts, and they're being targeted due to this incident, affecting our work progress."
"Someone even came to the law firm to make trouble today, so Uncle Zhou was worried about my safety and brought me back."
On the other side.
"Master." Zhou Ping asked curiously:
"Why did you suddenly decide to take on a disciple?"
"At my age, having someone willing to learn martial arts from me is quite fortunate, and Fang Zheng has decent talent and character." Guo Ziran said:
"What's the harm in accepting a disciple? Do I need to consult you first?"
"No, no." Zhou Ping laughed awkwardly:
"Just that Fang Zheng's uncle might have had some issues, I'm worried he might also..."
"There's no need to worry." Guo Ziran said:
"Your junior isn't that kind of person."
"Yes."
Zhou Ping replied helplessly.
After the meal, when returning to Seven Miles, the sky darkened and Square Porcelain unexpectedly had visitors, though not welcome ones.
"Da Wei?"
Looking at the figures squatting in front of his door, Fang Zheng frowned.