Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 407: Chapter 407: Fist Shadow’s Air Burst, Heart Nature as One

A thought stirred in Yang Chan’s mind. He controlled the Tiger Capturing and Dragon Catching Martial Seal, channeling it into his physical body. In an instant, his power skyrocketed.

He had a feeling that if he threw a punch, the entire courtyard would collapse with him at its center.

This power was far greater than when he was at the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens realm and using the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal.

It was an astonishing, multiplicative increase in all aspects. And since this growth was based on his peak condition, his strength was even more terrifying.

Yang Chan didn’t actually throw the punch. If he had, his hidden Cultivation would have been exposed, making it difficult to maintain a low profile—which was certainly not a good option.

Although he didn’t follow through, his fist striking the empty air still set off a series of sonic booms.

When he designed this secret chamber, he had already considered the issue of soundproofing. The walls were lined with various sound-dampening measures, so he could throw punch after punch without any worry. This was a testament to his confidence in his own arrangements.

More importantly, after setting it all up, he had personally tested it. There were absolutely no issues.

BOOM!

BOOM!

As the sonic booms echoed one after another, Yang Chan’s brow furrowed slightly.

The dirt on the ceiling of the secret chamber was shifting. The sonic booms were causing the entire room to vibrate. Seeing this, Yang Chan stopped.

’Looks like my current strength is even greater than I anticipated.’

His fist hadn’t struck a solid object, merely the air, yet the aftershocks still spread out. If he were to hit something solid, the destructive power would be even greater.

Yang Chan could imagine the scene.

He didn’t continue his punches, lest he cause a resonance that would bury the secret chamber he had worked so hard to dig. Getting buried alive inside it would be particularly foolish.

He had no desire to cause himself such trouble. Besides, too much commotion might attract unwanted attention, which would be very bad.

Yang Chan stopped testing his Fist Power and began to test the changes in his speed and physical agility within the secret chamber.

As his body moved at high speed within the small space, he left trails of afterimages with every step.

The increase in speed was also faster than he had anticipated, and he could maintain a full-power burst for a long time.

As he ran, he could feel the Tai Chi Health Cultivation Skill operating continuously, streams of power pouring into his body to rapidly replenish his energy. In this state, he could last for a very long time.

The duration for which he could maintain the Tiger Capturing and Dragon Catching Martial Seal still depended on his Spiritual Power. Now that he had condensed a Soul Body, he could sustain it for far longer than others. More importantly, his recovery speed was also astonishing.

To put it another way, before he had condensed a Soul Body, he could only use the Martial Seal once, as the consumption of Spiritual Power was too great to sustain. It would then take a full day to recover.

But now that he had reached the point of condensing a Soul Body, not only could he sustain it for longer, but his Recovery Power was also astonishing. If he depleted his energy completely, he could recover in just one or two hours at most.

If he used it intermittently, he could probably last an entire day without issue. This was because whenever he wasn’t using the Martial Seal, his Soul Body would rapidly restore his Spiritual Power.

This was another benefit of the Soul Body; its recovery ability after its transformation was extremely potent.

’The improvement from this breakthrough was truly immense. If I break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster realm, the enhancement will probably be even more terrifying!’

Feeling the power of his current physical body, Yang Chan grew even more expectant of the improvement that would come with the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster realm.

And yet, according to the Martial Arts Realms that the Black Dragon had explained, all of this was still part of the initial Body Tempering Stage, something not even worth mentioning. He still couldn’t see the upper limits of Martial Arts.

’The records say a National Guardian Martial Saint’s Combat Power is enough to destroy an Imperial Dynasty. Not in a single blow, but their immense power is like a natural disaster, an existence that countless Imperial Dynasties fear and dare not provoke!’

The path of Martial Arts he could see ahead of him wasn’t long, but it was already extremely powerful. The unseen upper limits filled his heart with even greater anticipation.

Every increase in his Cultivation made him look forward to the next breakthrough, to another transformation in his strength. He especially loved the feeling of his physical body improving.

It was like he was constantly evolving, advancing toward the extraordinary, becoming stronger and stronger.

"It’s a shame this isn’t a good place to test my limits. I can’t fully unleash my current power," Yang Chan lamented. "I’ll have to find a chance to really let loose in the future."

Being unable to fully exert his power was a form of restraint. Although it aligned with his principle of acting low-key, he couldn’t help but feel a little regretful.

But as soon as that regret surfaced, Yang Chan mentally severed it, recalling the fate of Xu Chuan—Princess Lan Yue’s master and the Vice Alliance Leader of the Pharmacist Alliance.

’That man was a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, yet didn’t he still die with grievances in White Jade City? My Cultivation has only increased by a small amount; I’m nothing compared to a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster. This little bit of strength doesn’t grant me the power to protect myself, so I must continue to act with caution.’

’I must sever any thoughts of acting high-profile and continue my Cultivation in peace.’

’Based on my current rate of gaining Potential Points, the future will surely be mine. As long as I can remain steady, endure the monotony, and stick to a prudent course, a bright future is guaranteed.’

He possessed a long Lifespan that was increasing every year—soaring, even. He could likely watch generations of prodigies rise and fall, and then he could light a stick of incense and pour a cup of wine on their graves.

Therefore, he couldn’t be hasty. He had to advance steadily, one step at a time, ensuring his foundation was solid.

As Yang Chan thought this, his mind gradually calmed, and the arrogance that came from his Martial Arts Cultivation breaking through to Inner Refining of the Five Viscera and his great increase in strength dissipated.

’This thing called strength... as it continuously increases, it inevitably affects a person’s mind, changing their heart and even greatly altering their Heart Nature!’

’So, I must constantly remind myself not to get arrogant!’

Yang Chan took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. At the same time, he dispelled the Tiger Capturing and Dragon Catching Martial Seal, and the immense power vanished from his body. He then activated the Meditation and Breath Holding Technique, and his aura subsided once more, returning to that of the External Refining Steel realm.

This time, his strength had improved thrice over, all within a short period, which had affected his Heart Nature. However, he remained rational and didn’t let this improvement change his prudent approach.

The more Experience one has, the more complete their Heart Nature becomes, preventing them from losing their way over small changes.

Whether it was the Pharmacist Alliance’s Vice Alliance Leader, Xu Chuan, or the Black Dragon trapped in the high tower, they were all far stronger than him, yet none of them met a good end.

Xu Chuan was dead; his powerful Cultivation and status as a Top Level Pharmacist couldn’t save him. The Black Dragon was an even more formidable expert, a master just below the level of a True God, yet wasn’t he still suppressed by the Profound Celestial Divine Monarch, and ultimately schemed against? Now he was the Artifact Spirit in the Profound Yin Hanging Bead, his future completely severed.

With the fates of these individuals laid bare before him, how could he dare to be arrogant with his meager strength? He had no right to be.