Chapter 496: Chapter 457: Tiger Saliva Dates, Wudang Jack, Limit Breaking Tai Chi!
The path of hard training, after all, relies on physical aptitude.
True Skill level hard skills are even more difficult to cultivate.
For ordinary Martial Arts Family practitioners, mastering one is already the limit.
This kid practices three at once; no wonder he’s so monstrous...
...
Grandmaster Zhao is quite familiar with the principles of hard skills, especially when stimulating acupoints, knowing precisely which muscle should relax or tense.
The Daoist School’s view on hard training emphasizes a combination of internal and external cultivation, with Qi as the core.
It stresses the subtlety of breathing techniques during hard skill practice, hiding the skill of "wrapping iron in softness," seeking the realm of "external firmness and internal resilience."
In recent days, whenever practicing forearm exercises with the borrowed heavy scroll, he would learn from Uncle Master Zhao.
As a result, Meng Chuan gained substantial insights, integrating the learned Daoist hard skills principles into his usual hard training practice.
This day and night.
In the morning, Meng Chuan borrowed Martial Arts University’s Qi and Blood testing instruments to check.
Currently, his Qi and Blood Value has officially broken through eight thousand.
At this moment, in Uncle Master Zhao’s courtyard.
Meng Chuan practices hard skills on the side, while Zhao Shousui gives him lessons while standing pile, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
At this moment, Meng Chuan recalled something and asked:
"Uncle Master, if I wish to find an entry-level item for Martial Arts.
Something akin to celestial treasures like Cyan Netherworld’s two Qi, do you have any recommendations?
Lately, I’m pushing the limits of a hard skill related to blood, currently stuck at the basic level, feeling..."
After hearing his question, Zhao Shousui pondered:
"Celestial treasures related to [blood], similar to the Cyan Netherworld’s two Qi...
Which aspect of blood are you referring to, Qi and Blood?"
Growth of Qi and Blood is influenced by the efficiency of core law circulation and the stimulation impact of fist skills on the body.
While the upper limit of Qi and Blood is restrained by innate meridians.
Postnatally, one can only rely on pile skills to "expand capacity."
Meng Chuan should be aware of such basic martial arts principles.
"No, it’s simply the blood flowing within, purely blood."
"...Why not eat more jujubes to replenish? They remediate blood."
"..."
It proves that Martial Arts Grandmasters aren’t omnipotent.
Nevertheless, Uncle Master Zhao’s words provided Meng Chuan with certain enlightenment.
Jujubes, regarded as remedial for blood by common people, are explained scientifically mainly because they contain a certain amount of iron, involved in hemoglobin synthesis.
If celestial treasures akin to jujubes of considerable age, could they possess similar, but more extreme effects?
Returning to the temporary courtyard, Meng Chuan continued standing pile, while flipping through the mental catalog of celestial treasures.
Wang Ye returned from night practice, seeing Meng Chuan hadn’t slept for two days, still practicing...
He immediately conceded; it’s not resting for two days but relentlessly practicing martial arts for 48 hours!
"Old Meng, I’m going to sleep now; you should rest too, balancing work and rest is the right way..."
"Okay, I’ll rest in a while."
Meng Chuan nodded and continued standing pile.
Since condensing the Kidney Pill, coupled with the enhancement of spiritual foundation.
His mental strength has become increasingly formidable, vigor abundant.
The plan is to sleep once tired, no rush.
Quiet enveloped the courtyard, occasionally rustling sounds broke the silence.
It’s the beasts on Wudang Mountain emerging at night to forage, mistakenly entering this place.
Meng Chuan glanced at the green glow in the night; its owner fled with its tail tucked.
No bother, wolf meat is sour.
Moments later, he locked onto three targets in his mind.
Fire Dragon Jujube, Tiger Saliva Jujube, and Winter Jujube.
[Fire Dragon Jujube] was quickly ruled out, as it only yields in small quantities within the magic nests under the top-tier [Scorching Dome Annihilation] phenomena.
Currently within Great Chu, only the celestial pools inside Long Immortal Mountain’s volcanic region have a nest capable of producing this item.
Every ten years it matures in a cycle; when the time comes, Martial Arts Great Saints enter to harvest, but others can’t.
Because deep within, restricted by worldly rules, resides the top-tier Great Demon known as [Ashen Monarch].
This magic nest is also one of the [Ultimate Darkness].
Martial Arts Great Saints can only pick fruits from the periphery without disturbing the still dormant one.
Thinking of this, Meng Chuan pondered:
"Long Immortal Mountain is indeed a treasure land, with such rare items as snow lotus and the birth of Fire Dragon Jujube. Unfortunately, lacking the strength, I’m only left to enviably gaze..."
It’s precisely due to the scarcity and harvesting difficulty compounded.
Leading the Fire Dragon Jujube to exorbitant pricing, rivaling [Dawn Divine Sword] in comparison.
Even if it works for the hard skill related to blood that I need as an entry item.
I couldn’t afford it...
"The most crucial is vulnerability rejecting supplement; this Fire Dragon Jujube is the exclusive tonic for cultivating Fire Attribute Divine Skill, Celestial King Great Saints. I risk overdosing..."
Meng Chuan self-consoled, feeling much better...
Next comes the [Tiger Saliva Jujube], growing inside the [Tiger Fiend] magic nest.
The primary effect of Tiger Saliva Jujube is enhancing a Martial Arts Family’s overall physical attributes, slightly bolstering the "Essence of Three Flowers," akin to the effect of golden tears on [Divinity].
Many who wish to cultivate hard skills but possess a weak Essence foundation.
Would first consume this treasure, improving physique before further training.
Meng Chuan thinks this item might indeed be what he needs, a decent possibility.
For Tiger Saliva Jujube growth depends on a solid celestial demon known as [Black Fiend Tiger], with its saliva irrigation.
A tiger, inherently innately firm and yang, blood boiling like a cauldron.
Magic tigers are also tigers, likely possible...
Although raised through tiger saliva irrigation, a bit disgusting.
But Meng Chuan didn’t care, just a bit of wind and frost...
"Second Grade is enough, suitable for my current Martial Arts cultivation level, while also matching the entry-level difficulty of blood hard skills."
True Skill Level, he’s unlikely to create it.
Ordinary Martial Arts, Second Grade Tiger Saliva Date is sufficient.
Currently, Great Chu has completely controlled the Tiger Fiend Demon Nest.
Breeding Black Fiend Tigers in large quantities, not only ensuring a stable supply of this material, but also periodically producing tiger whip, tiger waist...
The quality of Tiger Saliva Date, from First to Third Grade, is distinguished by age.
"In the Armory, the special operations section has it for sale. 100 special battle merits, just loiter around until the end of next month..."
As for the final [Winter Date], it contains a trace of innate cold energy, benefiting Martial Artists practicing Water Attribute Fist.
This item grows in the extreme cold area at the northern edge of Great Chu, probably unrelated to blood.
Meng Chuan exited the Armory and began night training Tai Chi.
"The Winter Date could also enhance my kidney water qi power. When affluent, I could try buying a bit..."
It’s just that, there are no useless treasures from nature and earth, all are greatly useful for Martial Artists.
Meng Chuan is envious of each, but lacking special battle merits, he can only look at them to satisfy cravings...
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On this day, Meng Chuan had an intense battle with a "foreign Taoist."
After adjusting his breath for a moment, he prepared to return to his residence.
"Meng, your punches are really good, and they hurt quite a bit. Next time we spar, could you go a little lighter?"
"...No problem, Taoist Jack."
Meng Chuan smiled and cupped his hands in farewell.
This Taoist, named Jack, is from the beautiful West...
Admiring the Three Flowers cultivation method of Great Chu and the culture of the Daoist School, he came to Wudang Mountain to learn from a master.
With a bushy yellow beard and full of golden hair, he is skilled in swordsmanship.
His Martial Arts title is [Moonlit Green Lotus · Jack]...
Meng Chuan was truly amazed, didn’t expect even the True Martial Great Emperor has foreign followers...
Returning to his residence, he continued practicing fist techniques.
During the sparring with Taoist Jack earlier, he gained many insights into the Tai Chi Thirteen Styles.
Checking the proficiency on the panel, not far from Limit Breaking.
Simply went for it and broke through in one breath.
...
Three hours later, Meng Chuan circulated True Qi like mercury.
Connecting the previously fragmented thirteen styles into a seamless circle.
Finally standing still to close the movement, an invisible qi machine stirred a Tai Chi Yin-Yang Fish shape into a mysterious qi pattern before him.
[Tai Chi Thirteen Styles Fist: Limit Broken]
[Acquired Limit Breaking Trait: Harmonious (Basic)]
"Limitless gives birth to Tai Chi, Tai Chi transforms into Two Instruments, Two Instruments divide into Four Emblems, Four Emblems evolve into Eight Trigrams."
Effect 1: The Tai Chi fish pattern imprints on the body, slightly enhancing Tai Chi comprehension. (Tai Chi, neither form nor shape, is a state of circulating one qi.)
Effect 2: Yin-Yang pivot, during switching fist methods, slightly resolves the contradiction of hard and soft fist skills, transforming it into complementary power.
Upon Limit Breaking, Meng Chuan discovered a small Tai Chi Diagram appeared on his chest.
Just like a tattoo, it imprinted on the original position of the [Meat Flower].
With a slight trigger, the Meat Flower mark emerged abruptly.
Mixed with surrounding Yin-Yang fish patterns, it has a unique aesthetic.
The skin and flesh on his chest turned, covering the Tai Chi tattoo.
Hiding it within, manifesting only when the trait is triggered, revealing its wonder.
Subsequently, he focuses on examining the second effect:
"Not bad, under closer look, seems really useful for integration..."
As for specifics, they still need to be tried when integrating the Five Elements Fist.
The core characteristic of [Five Qi Chaoyuan] is the cornerstone of his Five Elements Fist growth till now.
Through integration, unlocking its rank limit is imperative.
With this thought, Meng Chuan looked at the panel.
The remaining two complete Five Elements methods, not far from Limit Breaking.
...
After having the vegetarian meal, Meng Chuan received the express package from All-pass Express.
The storage treasure he had been thinking about for a long time finally arrived!
Upon opening it, a silver-white tiger head waist plaque, half the size of a palm, came into view.
He carefully cupped it in his palms, studied the manual meticulously before finally using it.
"No need to recognize the owner with a drop of blood, looks like I overthought..."
With a tug of his spiritual power, left an imprint on the waist plaque.
His perception, like introspection, entered the compressed space inside the waist plaque.
It’s worthy of being a treasure made from [Void Stone] fragments, truly impressive!
Stuffed everything from his bag — Fist Blade, cultivation and healing pills, and the mysterious black pearl — all crammed into it.
Ten square meters, the space is indeed quite sizable.
Meng Chuan waited for Uncle Master Wang Ye to fill it with [Kungfu Wine] for him...
Considering safety, he clipped the tiger head waist plaque onto the belt of [Ferocious] he’s been using as a waistband.
During access, perception becomes a big hand reaching into the waist plaque, taking whatever needed, very convenient.
He played with it several times, and once the excitement wore off, he stopped.
In the evening, after Uncle Master Zhao returned from class, Meng Chuan visited his home.
Wang Ye had seen it earlier, the word envy spoke volumes.
Zhao Shousui, examining Meng Chuan’s tiger head waist plaque, smiled and said:
"Old Luo really treats you well. Eight hundred special battle merits, how long does it take to accumulate that."
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