Echoplanet - Volume 1: First Glimmers of Talent
Chapter 9: The Secret of Body Cultivation
Ukko received an advanced water elemental magic book and a precious potion called "Clarity Elixir." The Clarity Elixir could help magicians improve their mental strength and speed up the rate of magic cultivation.
Ukko was very satisfied with the results of this trial. He not only passed the trial, but also received the academy's rewards, which filled him with confidence in future cultivation.
Back in the dormitory, Ukko couldn't wait to open the advanced water elemental magic book. The book detailed the release methods and application techniques of various advanced water elemental magic, as well as the cultivation experience of water elemental magic.
Ukko carefully read the contents of the book and tried to practice according to the methods in the book. He found that the magic knowledge in this book was very profound and required a lot of time and energy to understand and master.
But he was not discouraged, but worked harder to learn and practice. He believed that as long as he persevered, he would definitely be able to master these advanced water elemental magic.
In addition to learning magic knowledge, Ukko also insisted on practicing boxing every day. He combined boxing with water elemental magic, constantly improving his fighting style.
He found that as his magic cultivation improved, his boxing power became stronger and stronger. He was able to integrate water elemental magic into boxing, making his attacks more flexible and powerful.
One day, while Ukko was practicing boxing in the back mountain, he suddenly met a mysterious old man.
The old man was wearing plain cloth clothes, his hair was gray, and his face was covered with wrinkles. He looked very ordinary, but he exuded an awe-inspiring aura.
"Young man, your boxing is very interesting," the old man said, looking at Ukko with a smile.
Ukko stopped his movements and looked at the old man vigilantly. "Who are you?" he asked.
"I'm just an old man passing by," the old man said. "I saw you combining magic and boxing, and I thought it was very interesting, so I came to take a look."
"My boxing is just casual practice, nothing special," Ukko said modestly.
"No, your boxing is not simple," the old man shook his head and said, "Your boxing contains a special energy, this energy is not magic, but an older, more powerful force."
"An older, more powerful force?" Ukko asked in confusion.
"That's right," the old man nodded and said, "This force is called 'Body Cultivation'."
"Body Cultivation?" Ukko felt very unfamiliar with this word. He had never heard of Body Cultivation as a cultivation method.
"Body Cultivation is a cultivation method that improves physical strength by exercising the body," the old man explained. "Body Cultivators can strengthen their bodies by exercising muscles, bones, and meridians, thereby gaining powerful strength."
"What is the difference between Body Cultivation and magic?" Ukko asked.
"Magic is the use of elemental power, released through spells and gestures. Body Cultivation is the use of one's own physical strength, released through fists, feet, and weapons," the old man said. "Magicians are good at ranged attacks, while Body Cultivators are good at close combat."
"Is Body Cultivation very powerful?" Ukko asked.
"Of course," the old man nodded and said, "In ancient times, Body Cultivators were the masters of this world. They possessed powerful physical strength and combat skills, and could easily defeat powerful magicians."
"Then why are there so few people practicing Body Cultivation now?" Ukko asked.
"Because it is very difficult to practice Body Cultivation, and it requires great effort and perseverance," the old man sighed and said, "Moreover, the cultivation speed of Body Cultivation is very slow, and it is difficult to gain powerful strength in a short period of time. In contrast, it is much easier to practice magic, and you can gain powerful strength in a short period of time."
"So, most people now choose to practice magic and give up Body Cultivation," Ukko said.
"That's right," the old man nodded and said, "But Body Cultivation has not disappeared, it still exists in some corner of this world. It's just that few people know of its existence."
"How did you know that I practice Body Cultivation?" Ukko asked curiously.
"When I was young, I traveled around and saw all kinds of cultivation methods," the old man said. "I have some understanding of Body Cultivation, so I can see the clues in your boxing."
"Can you teach me Body Cultivation?" Ukko pleaded.
"I'm just an old man passing by, I have nothing to teach you," the old man shook his head and said, "However, I can give you some advice. If you want to practice Body Cultivation, you must put in more effort and perseverance than others. You must insist on exercising your body and constantly improve your physical strength. Only in this way can you go further on the path of Body Cultivation."
After the old man finished speaking, he turned and left.
Ukko looked at the old man's leaving figure, his heart filled with gratitude. He knew that he had met a benefactor.
He decided to follow the old man's advice and work harder to cultivate Body Cultivation. He believed that as long as he persevered, he would definitely become a powerful Body Cultivator.
From that day on, Ukko...