I Have A Qi Fortune Altar.

Chapter 88: Chapter 88 Directions
 

“Not long ago, I had a lucky breakthrough, so I specifically came to seek advice from you, Mr. Zhao, on some cultivation matters,” Chen Yuan said.

“A lucky breakthrough…”

A streak of irritation flashed across Zhao Nanshan’s forehead.

If his calculations were correct, Chen Yuan was only a little over twenty years old this year. Being able to break through to the Bone Refining Level at such a young age meant that reaching the Gang Condensation Realm in the future would not be a difficult task.

Even…

Achieving a higher realm was not impossible.

After considering for a moment, Zhao Nanshan suddenly turned his head and looked intently at Chen Yuan.

Previously, he had given Chen Yuan the Six Harmonies Saber manual mainly out of wariness of Chen Yuan’s influence. Later, he gave him the Blood Essence Pill because he saw Chen Yuan’s potential.

Thinking that the Sanhe Boxing Club in Ping’an County could enjoy his patronage in the future, he did not harbor much hope originally for getting revenge for himself.

But now, Zhao Nanshan was certain that as long as Chen Yuan did not perish mid-journey, with his potential and strength, he would definitely make a name for himself in Nanling Prefecture and even in Qingzhou in the future.

By then, perhaps there was also a great hope for his injuries to heal!

Chen Yuan noticed the fervor in Zhao Nanshan’s eyes. If it were not for his age, Chen Yuan really would have felt a chill.

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“Mr. Zhao, why are you staring at me like this?” Chen Yuan asked.

“The cultivation at the Bone Refining Level is nothing special, just need to refine all the muscles and bones with blood and qi, as well as the circulation of power…”

“The circulation of power?”

Chen Yuan knew about refining muscles and bones. The Vajra Glaze Body mentioned that one just needed to refine the muscles and bones to a pale gold color to start preparing for the breakthrough to the next realm.

However, he had never heard of the term ‘circulation of power.’

“Bone Refining Martial Artists have strong overall physical power, but most of it is just brute force, also known as ‘obvious power.’ Yet, there is another level of power circulation, called ‘Dark Force!'”

Zhao Nanshan said gravely.

“Dark Force…” Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered.

Zhao Nanshan continued:

“Dark Force is also known as the Transformative Power, carrying the meaning of divine transformation. With each movement, one can freely control one’s own strength, greatly enhancing the senses, leading to the saying that ‘not even feathers can land, nor can flies or mosquitos settle.’

“Especially when fighting barehanded, it can greatly enhance one’s own strength. However, for martial artists who are adept with weapons, the increase is not as significant. Therefore, many martial artists today do not practice power circulation.”

“Once stepping into the Gang Condensation Realm, strength naturally surges, and putting in the effort to cultivate Dark Force is not worth the loss. However, many martial artists who cannot absorb qi still choose to cultivate it.”

Chen Yuan listened intently, already deciding in his heart to cultivate the Dark Force.

Others were unwilling to cultivate it because it was tedious and strength would naturally surge upon entering the Gang Condensation Realm; they looked down on this small aspect, and besides, martial artists all use weapons, making it somewhat redundant at that time.

But Chen Yuan was different. After cultivating the top-tier Body Refining Technique, Vajra Glaze Body, his physical body was also one of his trump cards, and it could surprise others in a fight.

And, who said that after advancing to Gang Condensation the physical body became useless?

Chen Yuan did not think so.

The Vajra Glaze Body included incomplete volumes for Foundation Establishment and Gang Condensation Realm. That meant there were subsequent cultivation techniques. If the body were refined to the ultimate, it could possibly be a very strong strategy.

Zhao Nanshan glanced at Chen Yuan, raised his right arm, showed his wrinkled and spotted palm, and placed it on the stone table, exerting a slight force.

“Crack.”

The stone table instantly cracked, and the fissure extended right beneath the teacup in front of Chen Yuan.

“This is Dark Force!” Zhao Nanshan said softly.

“Senior’s strength is truly extraordinary!”

Chen Yuan could shatter the stone table with a palm, but to make it crack merely by gently lifting his hand was absolutely impossible for him.

The display by Zhao Nanshan further strengthened Chen Yuan’s resolve to cultivate.

Unexpectedly, it could absolutely shatter an opponent’s internal organs!

It truly is a deadly technique.

“Want to learn?”

“Naturally,” Chen Yuan nodded.

“I’ll teach you. For nearly a decade since becoming partially crippled, aside from the initial frustration and hatred, I spent the rest of the time studying the art of Dark Force. With your talent, you should be able to grasp the basics in a short time.”

Zhao Nanshan slowly stroked his beard.

“In that case, I thank you greatly, Elder Zhao.”

Respect flashed in Chen Yuan’s eyes. He was willing to impart the secrets of Dark Force completely, deserving his respect and becoming his de facto teacher.

Zhao Nanshan, seeing the admiration in Chen Yuan, felt a burst of pride and then said:

“Previously you asked how to enter the Gang Condensation Realm, today I will tell you everything.”

Chen Yuan’s expression turned solemn as he nodded slowly.

“Martial Arts Foundation Establishment, Qi Absorption Gang Condensation, these are the general outlines of the first two realms of the Six Realms of Martial Arts, Martial Arts Foundation Establishment is….”

Zhao Nanshan eloquently began to explain his understanding of cultivation, and Chen Yuan compared it with the cultivation methods of Vajra Glaze Body and those circulated inside the government.

It must be said, the basics that Zhao Nanshan described were greatly helpful to Chen Yuan.

He elaborated on what is Martial Arts Foundation Establishment.

A while later, Zhao Nanshan picked up his teacup and moistened his throat:

“Have you noted it down?”

“I have noted it down.”

“Good, then let me speak to you about what Qi Absorption Gang Condensation is. Like the Foundation Establishment Three Refinements, the Gang Condensation Realm is also divided into three levels: Qi Absorption, Condensing Evil, Heavenly Gang.”

“I will explain the latter two levels in detail in the future. For today, let’s focus on Qi Absorption first. Do you know what kind of ‘Qi’ is meant by Qi Absorption?”

Chen Yuan slowly shook his head:

“Not quite clear.”

“The Primordial Energy that drifts between heaven and earth!”

“By absorbing it into the body and letting it circulate around the Dantian to form a vortex of Qi, one is considered to have reached the Qi Absorption level.”

“It seems easy, but is extremely difficult; first, one needs to have a strong body, strong bones, and vigorous blood to withstand the explosive Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy. Actually, it is possible to absorb Qi directly without Body Refinement.”

“However, those who do so are often exploded by the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy, tearing apart their meridians and bones. Mild cases end in severe injury, severe cases in death. Body Refinement, then, is about tempering one’s body to the point where it can accommodate Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy.”

“Many Bone Refining Martial Artists are afraid of failing in the Qi Absorption process and becoming crippled as a result. After all, most people only get one chance, and once they fail, there is no second chance.”

“Thus, many who reach the point of breakthrough still hesitate due to fear, and by the time they are old with declining energy and loosening bones, attempting a breakthrough is almost certainly fatal.”

“So that’s how it is…” Chen Yuan’s expression lightened as he nodded to show he understood.

Martial Arts cultivation indeed requires one to be fearless; hesitating due to fear reflects a lack of Martial Arts spirit, and even if one breaks through, future achievements will be limited.

“The Body is just a prerequisite. To absorb Qi, one also needs a technique that can introduce energy. There are such techniques in the government, but they require Merit to acquire.”

“Moreover, generally, the upper limits of such techniques are low unless one finds another opportunity.”