The new instrument is indeed very sensitive, as it provided results right after he finished his practice routine.
"Everyone, feel free to use it."
Meng Chuan stood up to let others take their turn, and as he stepped away, everyone looked at the machine's display and exclaimed in amazement at the terrifying results.
"Why even bother practicing? We are all the same age, yet I barely scratched the surface of Brother Chuan's achievements."
Bear in mind, having a Qi Blood level of eight is the standard for passing the fourth gate, presenting a great opportunity to get into Yong'an Martial Arts University.
"You should feel lucky; I didn't even reach half of his progress."
"If I were Brother Chuan, reaching the seventh gate at 17 years old would be a dream come true, damn..."
Someone couldn't help but lament the harshness of Martial Arts, its lack of mercy.
Seeing the negative atmosphere, Principal Zong chided,
"Instead of sighing about the situation, how about spending more time practicing your punches?
Getting into a good Martial Arts University, to honor your parents and contribute to society, that's all you need.
Stop daydreaming, go on, hurry up and train!"
He looked helplessly at everything around him, but there was nothing he could do; the world of Martial Arts is brutally unforgiving, even his eloquence couldn't console the disheartened group.
At the same age, some have already entered mastership, showcasing extraordinary skills.
While others still remain at the basics, with clumsy moves.
The hardships are known by oneself alone...
Meng Chuan knew he wasn't quite suited to practice with the students of Ping'an Middle School anymore.
The gap was too wide, leading to passivity and despair.
"Uncle Zong, apart from sparring practice, I'll be training at United University from now on under Principal Yang's special privilege.
But rest assured, I'm still a student of Ping'an Middle School and will participate in the Martial Exams under our school's name."
Principal Zong nodded and sighed, Meng Chuan's rapid growth had indeed surpassed imagination.
"You go ahead and practice hard, show off our school's prowess.
If anyone bullies you, come back, we won't tolerate that."
Meng Chuan nodded in agreement, although on his very first day he half-beat one of their students...
But it's all due to the elder's care for him, which he accepted with a smile.
He glanced at the tattered wooden stakes in the Martial Arts Dojo, with their surface cracked and wood shavings hanging miserably.
Some iron-core stakes were also marked with his previous punch prints.
Recalling the high-tech Martial Arts facilities at United University.
Meng Chuan clenched his fist quietly and said to Principal Zong,
"Uncle Zong, in the future, I will definitely equip our school with brand-new Martial Arts facilities, so that the younger students can practice with ease."
Principal Zong smiled faintly and said,
"It's good that you have this intention, keep it up, and train hard!"
After Meng Chuan went to find Chen Tie for sparring, he called his nephew Zong Ping.
[Take care of your Brother Chuan at United University Preparatory High School, as he is an outsider there.]
Zong Ping replied helplessly,
[Uncle, do I need to look after Brother Chuan? He's almost unbeatable there...]
Principal Zong: "..."
...
Meng Chuan especially treasured his sparring sessions with Chen Tie. Once the four hard skills became more proficient, free practice wouldn't be possible.
Although there are teachers at United University Preparatory High School who teach hard skills.
But upon learning, he realized it didn't concern him.
Even though the school's teachers needed study points to assist you.
Regardless of whether Principal Yang Huan were his real grandfather or not, such was the foundational rule at the Martial Arts University.
"I'm not even a student of United University, what study points could I possibly have..."
Therefore, ultimately, he would have to spend money to find a Martial Arts Family member for sparring practice, Meng Chuan accepted this fate.
"Focus on training hard, first secure the tournament affiliation, then participate in the Supernova Championship to earn money!"
After purchasing protective gear, his wallet became significantly slimmer; he was determined to win the National Martial Arts Supernova Championship!
After lunch, Meng Chuan was ready and came to Master Luo's house.
The master and apprentice sat on the sofa and chatted about martial theory while waiting for lunch to digest sufficiently.
Luo Guanyun said,
"Are you ready to learn the Five Elements Qiankun Fist?"
Meng Chuan nodded.
"No problem."
He had long been eager to learn it, unable to wait any longer.
The two walked towards the Martial Arts Chamber, Luo Guanyun smiled and said,
"Let's go, I'll teach you now. First-rate Martial Arts truly poses a major challenge at the Martial Artist stage, and Five Elements Qiankun Fist is famously difficult to master.
But given your talent and traits, I have a lot of confidence in you, definitely able to master it with distinction!"
Luo Guanyun first motioned for Meng Chuan to sit cross-legged, then took out a thick boxing manual and began to introduce,
"This is the Five Elements Qiankun Fist, my belief is that among True Skills, it is the strongest and most comprehensive Xingyi fist skill, bar none!
It demands rigorous expectations from cultivators, but offers incredibly powerful results, merely considering its ability to propel Qi Blood.
Relying solely on its mastery, should you cultivate it to perfection, your Qi Blood could easily break through the ninth gate.
Given you also have numerous Five Elements Fist foundations, you'll effortlessly reach the peak of the ninth gate.
This means, for first-rate fist skills, you only need to cultivate this one.
After becoming a Martial Arts Family member, it won't be too late to learn other first-rate fist skills then, practicing will be faster."
Meng Chuan nodded, and continued,
"Master Luo, about the prerequisites of the Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill..."
Before he could finish, Luo Guanyun interrupted,
"Wait until I return from Japan, then we can see. Don't overthink it; just focus on learning this fist skill."
"I understand, Master Luo."
Meng Chuan took the Five Elements Qiankun Fist boxing manual, feeling intimidated by its thickness.
"No need to rush with the top-tier body technique; actually, increasing your Qi blood can also improve your explosive speed.
And a top-tier body technique is more about skillful application. Without Qi blood and fist skill support, it's useless."
Meng Chuan nodded in agreement.
The United University Preparatory High School offers body technique classes; he's planning to learn secretly, saving Master Luo the trouble.
That day, Lin Yue's Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada was indeed brilliant. Regardless of whether he practices it, just learning it is a gain.
He cleared his mind of distractions, carefully studied the fist skill once, then listened as Master Luo explained,
"This skill was first created by King Xiang, which you already know, so I won't elaborate.
I'll tell you about the improvement process, as it was refined and developed by [Five Elements Supreme · Li Zhenyue], the head of the Boxing Department at Northern United University.
He extracted its essence, integrating the theories of the physical body and the five elements and five organs, optimizing this top-tier fist skill."
Meng Chuan felt admiration; such a talented martial arts family is his lifelong pursuit.
"You'll have the opportunity to visit the main campus someday and witness his grandeur. Alright, pay attention as I continue."
Luo Guanyun paused and continued,
"In martial arts philosophy, the so-called Five Skandhas represent the essence of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, encompassing the unity of material imagination and spiritual methods.
Qiankun represents grand concepts like heaven and earth, the universe, yin and yang, symbolizing the operational rules and basic order of all things in the world.
Of course, you don't need to think so deeply; this is just the beautiful imagination behind this cultivation technique.
The Five Skandhas symbolize the essence of the five elements, and Qiankun is your own physical world!
By combining the two and aligning with the laws of heaven and earth, you can perform a fist skill called [Five Elements Qiankun Fist]!"
Meng Chuan felt a slight tingling on his scalp; this truly was a top-notch fist skill, enough to baffle anyone.
Just listening to Master Luo explained that its complexity far surpassed Luo's Eight Extremes, rising by more than one level.
"Once you practice to perfection, you can gather the Five Elements Qi within your body.
No matter the environment, you can switch the attributes of the five elements at any time, enhancing your fist power by aligning your attributes with the environment.
That's why I say it's the strongest Xingyi fist skill under true skill!
This method includes willpower training, gathering of the five-element momentum, and even exploration of converting intention into reality.
Thus, if you master it to perfection, it will be incredibly beneficial for the future development of a martial artist."
Meng Chuan nodded; mastering this skill meant truly entering the martial arts world.
He thought of Master Luo's swift and thunderous form and curiously asked,
"Master, when you use the thunder skill, are you borrowing the thunder fire Qi between heaven and earth? Is it what they call converting intention into reality?"
Luo Guanyun smiled and said,
"Yes and no, your mind is quite sharp.
But achieving this isn't just about borrowing Qi; otherwise, if it were a naval battle, wouldn't I be blind?
True Qi and Qi are not the same; my thunder skill is a product nurtured by my primordial spirit and true Qi.
If there were mighty thunder in the world, even if I fought a grandmaster alone, I could compete and win!
It's too early to explain its mysteries to you now; you couldn't comprehend them yet.
Once you break through as a martial arts family member and master the methods of introspection and true Qi, I'll explain it to you in detail. I believe this day isn't far off."
"Understood, Master Luo."
Meng Chuan isn't unrealistic; with the panel available, he can train steadily.
Just like when he first practiced Luo's Eight Extremes, he was completely clueless, yet now he understands its principles, reaching perfection.
"Hahaha, what I most look forward to isn't optimizing the thunder skill, but the day you completely surpass me."
Luo Guanyun laughed heartily, speaking from the heart.
Meng Chuan nodded; Master Luo genuinely cared for him, and he wouldn't be ungrateful.
He thought to himself,
"Master Luo, my thoughts differ from yours; what I look forward to most is helping you eliminate the hazards of the thunder skill someday..."
Luo Guanyun was very serious when teaching boxing, his face stern as he said loudly,
"If you want to surpass me, then practice hard! I'm waiting for that day!"
"I'll demonstrate it once to you. I've only practiced it to mastery, then stopped.
But teaching you is more than sufficient; watch closely!"
As Luo Guanyun finished speaking, he lunged forward, and then his palms slowly turned inward and pushed forward, with a beginning stance akin to Tai Chi.
"Five Elements Qiankun requires you to first use your body's will to sense the five elements Qi contained between heaven and earth.
This step is called Qi movement; put simply, you need to breathe and meditate simultaneously, similar to your Qi Nourishing Armor Technique's breathing method, just run it with a different mindset.
Note, this action requires intense concentration of spiritual power, which can easily lead to fatigue and hinder progression."
"Are you still practicing Dragon Sitting Zen? This method's advancement also helps you concentrate Qi and refresh your mind. You must maintain your practice."
Meng Chuan nodded and said,
"Master Luo, I practice daily, but I don't understand why this method progresses so slowly..."
Luo Guanyun comforted him,
"Just keep practicing; as I said, your talent doesn't lie in this..."
He continued,
"Try it first, breathe and meditate with my movements."
"Alright."
Meng Chuan followed suit, and after dozens of breaths, nothing happened...
"Master, there's no sensation at all."