Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses - Chapter 431 - 429: Traditional Martial Arts
Chapter 431: Chapter 429: Traditional Martial Arts
This world is governed by the immortal path, where legendary Qi Cultivators can incinerate mountains and boil seas, summon winds and rains, and decapitate enemies from a thousand miles away with one sword.
The lifespan of Foundation Establishment is three hundred years, while the Golden Core extends to eight hundred years, deeply enticing ordinary people’s minds.
In contrast, martial artists who toil to strengthen their qi-blood and train their bodies, practicing their cultivation through punches and kicks, seem primitive compared to cultivators—unable to compete in terms of limits.
The peak of Martial Arts cultivation is merely at the level of Martial Masters or Black-skinned Martial Artists, possessing incredible strength.
It sounds impressive.
But if you cannot approach Qi Cultivators.
A martial artist who has trained for decades could be easily defeated by a Qi Cultivator who has only cultivated for two or three years.
Even in close combat, martial artists at their limit can only be on par with Qi Cultivation Middle Stage, unable to pose a threat to Late-stage Qi Refining.
The only advantage Martial Arts has is that it doesn’t require Spirit Root, with low entry barriers.
Yet its limits are also acknowledged as low; many martial artists who reach the ultimate level end up merely serving as warriors for Qi Cultivators.
Everyone had already accepted their fate.
But after seeing the mysterious Black-armored Man fighting off the Wang Family invaders without falling behind,
they realized that Martial Arts cultivation, when reaching a certain level, can stand against cultivators at the peak of Qi Refining.
Although Lou Yi did not publicly acknowledge it, everyone silently believed that this Black-armored Man was closely related to him.
Therefore, when Lou Yi spoke, the crowd found his words not arrogant but rather inspired some hope in their hearts.
Lou Yi said: “Whether it’s Breathing Technique or Skin Refining Technique, the core in the early stages is to enhance qi-blood.
As qi-blood increases, so does strength.
But once strength reaches its limit, martial arts hit a bottleneck, unable to advance further.”
Acknowledged as the limit of human body strength, this is known to all.
“However, I believe that after strength reaches its limit, that is the starting point for the transformation of Martial Arts.” Lou Yi continued, “Across the Longjiang River, the practice of Breathing Technique focuses on the internal generation of qi-blood, circulating endlessly.
While Zhao Kingdom emphasizes Skin Refining Technique, focusing from outside to inside, more akin to external skills.”
“Though there are differences between the two, they are not in conflict; why can’t they be practiced together?
If you originally practiced Breathing Technique, when reaching a dead-end, turn to study Skin Refining Technique.
Early stages of cow skin or stone skin might change little, but reaching Iron Skin Realm would bring significant breakthroughs.
Reaching Black Skin Realm, strength increase to fifteen thousand pounds isn’t impossible.
If you initially practiced Skin Refining Technique, and then learn Breathing Technique, similar effects can be achieved.”
Lou Yi suddenly introduced the concept of dual cultivation of the two techniques, uncommon but not unheard of.
“Relearning a fundamental skill would take considerable time, possibly leading to qi-blood decline without achieving desired results.” Daoist Xuanji questioned with a different opinion.
“Indeed, a person’s energy is limited, often able to deeply cultivate only one path in a lifetime.” The old man Shi also said.
“There is also a solution to this.”
Lou Yi waved his hand, and dozens of different colored bottles and jars appeared on the ground.
This magical act widened the eyes of everyone present.
Most had never seen a Storage Bag.
Lou Yi introduced them one by one:
“This is Leech Glue, applied to the skin, causing a burning pain but also stimulating qi-blood growth, breaking through bottlenecks.
Originally crafted by cultivators for Spirit Pets but can be diluted for martial artists to use…”
“This is Quiet Qi Elixir, calming the mind and spirit, often used by cultivators during bottleneck breakthroughs.
By us, it helps prevent conflict between different Martial Arts practices and madness from deviation…”
“This is Demon Flesh Essence Pill, refined from demon blood and flesh, stronger in nourishment than Spirit Monster Meat.
The initial effect may be subtle, but persistent use for a year or two will yield significant benefits…”
“The immortal path has been passed down for tens of thousands of years, creating many elixirs or treasures to aid Martial Arts cultivation.
However, martial artists rarely know these things, and cultivators don’t intentionally craft for martial artists.”
“Since we are dedicated to following the path of Martial Arts all the way, we must find ways to harness the power of the immortal path.
Utilize the mature system of the immortal path to aid the development of Martial Arts.”
’Utilizing the immortal path system to aid Martial Arts development.’
This phrase led many to contemplate deeply.
Lou Yi continued: “The first pot of gold will be provided by me.
Once you achieve success in the future, you can slay demons, or harvest Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or collaborate with cultivators for rewards, enabling you to buy the elixirs and treasures you desire from the cultivation realm.”
“With these treasures aiding, Martial Arts cultivation time can be greatly reduced…”
“These treasures must cost a lot of silver, right?” Chen Muju could not help but comment.
Others harbored similar thoughts.
They were not unfamiliar with the world.
Seeing Lou Yi’s vast array of bottles and jars with extraordinary effects, they wondered how much silver it would cost?
Possibly, some might not be purchasable even with silver.
They were unaware that Lou Yi had slain countless evil cultivators and major sect cultivators, among them several Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.
With substantial wealth, supporting the initial development of a martial sect numbering less than a hundred people was quite feasible.
Of course, Lou Yi would not always provide freely; once ignited, he fulfilled the responsibility of a hands-off sect leader.
As the fire blazes increasingly stronger, reaching a stable, unstoppable state, his goal would be achieved.
“Even if cultivating two kinds of martial arts can break through the limits of the flesh.
But fifteen thousand pounds of strength versus ten thousand pounds of strength, in the powerful Immortal Masters’ eyes, might not make much of a difference.” Daoist Xuanji raised another doubt, “It’s likely solvable with a spell.”
He looked at Lou Yi: “The sect leader should have more to say?”
“Indeed.” Lou Yi nodded, “After body strength exceeds human limits, there will be an opportunity to develop divine sense, which is crucial.
The limit of qi-blood gives rise to divine sense.”
Upon hearing this, Shi Lao Tou, Overlord Chu Feng, and Daoist Xuanji’s faces shifted slightly, involuntarily looking at him.
Lou Yi understood their cultivation had long reached Martial Master Peak; developing divine sense was not surprising.
“Divine sense is similar to a cultivator’s spiritual sense; it provides introspection to detect shortcomings and hidden dangers in cultivation.
It can also command qi-blood, stimulating qi-blood, to deliver a strike surpassing strength limits.
Most importantly, it is an indispensable step in the next phase of Martial Arts cultivation.”
“I divide the Martial Arts cultivation journey into three steps.
The first step is to cultivate a fundamental skill to its limit, a step that blocks most people.”
The second step is to practice a second fundamental skill, breaking human limits, developing divine sense.”
The third step, also the most dangerous step,” Lou Yi said, “is to rely on external objects to breakthrough, which is extremely dangerous.
If divine sense cultivation is inadequate, external control may prevail…”
’Relying on external objects?’ All present looked at each other, unsure what was meant.
Only Feng Heguang felt a movement in his heart, looking up at Lou Yi.
“Before contacting external objects, not only is strong divine sense needed, but also understanding a fundamental skill called Demon Summoning Scripture.”
Lou Yi began to recount the mantras of the Demon Summoning Scripture and insights leading to Minor Achievement.
Finally, he slightly revealed the existence of peculiar scales.
Under close contact, they can induce fleshy tumors containing large amounts of qi-blood within the body.
Communicating with them through the Demon Summoning Scripture allows continuous extraction of abnormal qi-blood from the tumors to strengthen oneself.
From Lou Yi’s words, everyone learned that the third step of Martial Arts is closely tied to this strange object, even based on it.
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