CHAPTER 157: CHAPTER 158: TEN LANDS GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT GOLDEN BODY BODHISATTVA PATH (3000 WORDS)

Still like a clay ox entering the sea, without any response.

This punch was thrown, clearly there was a collision, yet it seemed like it didn’t exert any power, even more unappealing than striking air.

"Ding, you used full strength to attack the opponent, your punching power was easily accepted by Ji Quanzhen using Jade Skin Immortal Bone, you subtly gained insight into Phoenix Falcon Fist."

"Ding, your four-dimensional attributes skill level increased slightly."

Lu Ren withdrew his hand and stepped back a few paces, his face looking a bit strained as if constipated, this integration of his spirit and body in a full-force blow without landing the hit, was quite frustrating.

It made his body react quite significantly, this sensation of punching cotton being quite uncomfortable for a Martial Arts Family member.

At this moment, Lu Ren was finally moved.

He was not surprised that this reputed Southwest Guardian Pillar and True Cultivator could take his full-force hit, but what shocked him was that his punch, with all his might, was entirely absorbed by Ji Quanzhen.

The wide Taoist robe didn’t even stir, even the dust on the ground didn’t tremble, even the strong airflow generated by the collision reached Ji Quanzhen and was like a gentle breeze, merely rippling his bangs.

No force dispersion, no evasion, simply and directly endured his punch, still as calm as clear wind.

This somewhat overturned Lu Ren’s concept, the human body has limitations, often boxing techniques require sufficient power and speed to exert to unleash their astounding power.

But with this punch, Lu Ren was confident he could punch a car into a dented split.

Yet Ji Quanzhen’s presence entirely broke this concept, the opponent purely relied on his body to endure the force of his punch, he could clearly feel his power entering the body, and being layer by layer absorbed and dissipated by muscle.

Experts above the Bright Awakening Realm are entirely different beings compared to those below.

In Lu Ren’s view, the opponent’s body was withered, blood and energy faded, although he had full Essence, Qi, and Spirit, the aging body made him no different from a common old man, yet he took his punch.

Boxing Theory?

No, not at all, the opponent’s muscles were tight, although their physique wasn’t as strong as his, it wasn’t bad either.

It seemed because of focusing on cultivation and refining spirit, not overly developing the body.

Yet the opponent’s use of ’Qi’ was simply miraculous, able to manifest magnetic fields, emit brilliance, then affect the body, achieving the purpose of repelling the enemy.

That move just now, was due to using the body’s magnetic field interwoven with the outside world, allowing the body to resonate with the magnetic field.

Lu Ren was puzzled in his heart, when the spirit rises to a certain realm, one can mobilize their magnetic field,

Could it be that the so-called Unity of Heaven and Man is merging one’s magnetic field with the outside world’s magnetic field?

At this moment, he suddenly somewhat understood those legendary novels’ Immortal figures, True Cultivators, Buddhist Monks, once their cultivation becomes profound, they would retreat into deep mountains and forests for quiet cultivation.

In the bustling reality, mingling with people’s energetic presence, the human magnetic field emitted is like a mixed big furnace, in such places to comprehend the Qi of all things, it would easily lead one into the Demonic Path.

Thus, why Buddhist Scripture and Taoist Canon mention words like polluting Tao Heart and tarnishing Buddha Heart.

But Martial Path is different...

Ji Quanzhen slowly withdrew his hand, with an admiring expression, nodded and said.

"In just three years, you achieved Great Perfection of Fist Technique with Phoenix Falcon Fist in the realm of Martial Path, even refining and purifying your Martial Path’s Will, realizing True Phoenix Intent, even the creator of Phoenix Falcon Fist, Wen Liang, isn’t as good as you now."

It’s the first time he’s heard that the ancestor of their boxing method lineage is called Wen Liang.

Seeing the puzzled and curious look on Lu Ren’s face, Ji Quanzhen seemed to feel he could satisfy his desire to be a teacher, he said.

"If truly traced back, three hundred years ago Wen Liang descended from Qingcheng Mountain, observed the skylark and created Phoenix Falcon Fist."

He slightly twisted his fingers, smiled at Lu Ren and said, "You should call me granduncle master."

This was still an unrelated connection getting linked together.

Lu Ren asked, "Are there really skylarks in the world?"

"Yes, you may have the chance to see them."

Ji Quanzhen showed a hint of mysterious smile on his face.

"If you have the opportunity, once you step into Bright Awakening you’ll understand, your perspective of the world will change, you’ll see the world from a different level, you’ll see a new world."

Lu Ren raised an eyebrow but didn’t ask further, he vaguely had some guesses, but he hasn’t reached that level, knowing too much would instead narrow his understanding, causing his future path to become limited.

After all, having some enlightenment in Fist Technique greatly benefits skill level improvement. If one asks and gets misled, it would be somewhat amusing.

Up until now, it’s just short of that final push.

The general physical limit attribute of the human body is around 35 points. Stacking them isn’t as simple as one plus one.

He had previously tested on the punching power machine at the Security Department, delivering a punch with five-tenths of his strength, which could exert a force of five thousand pounds.

2.5 tons.

If he exerts himself fully, layering power and fist technique, and with heart burst, he can unleash many times that level of power.

Moreover, through the brief liberation of body constraints with the Lamp of Freedom, the power that erupts while ignoring bodily damage becomes increasingly terrifying.

Additionally, according to the display on the panel, skill level can still be raised, and he has further space for exploration. As his skill level has not reached perfection, his physical attributes continue to rise, and he has a premonition that when his body reaches true perfection, he will gain immense benefits.

"Taoist Ji, what is the significance of this palm technique?"

Lu Ren finally asked the doubt in his heart. Even if one’s magnetic field merges with the celestial, it shouldn’t render the opponent immobile.

Ji Quanzhen slightly shook his head and said meaningfully: "My path is my path. If I tell you, what about your intent?

Achieving the Realm of Awakened isn’t just about Martial Path and cultivation; music, chess, calligraphy, and painting all have their intent. Some people face the earth all their life and suddenly comprehend the principles, while others observe the world’s myriad forms and attain the celestial heart. The so-called Dao is in excrement, it’s all the same principle. It’s just that Martial Path, cultivation, and refining spirit are the easiest paths to touch upon Awakening now.

So, if you practice Martial Path, what is martial? It requires self-exploration."

Lu Ren suddenly awoke, realizing that everyone’s thoughts are different. To step into Awakening, one must comprehend their own path. Following others’ paths may be quick and convenient, but ultimately, transcending is a hundredfold more challenging than stepping into Awakening.

"Ding, you have vaguely enlightened on Martial Path. Your Phoenix Falcon Fist skill level has slightly increased."

Seeing Lu Ren’s expression, Ji Quanzhen couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, thinking, damn, did a few of my words make him reach enlightenment? Isn’t this overly exaggerated? No, no, if I say any more, won’t he surpass me!

"In our Southwest Territory, it’s rare to see someone like you. Besides coming here to meet you, do you want to learn something?"

Ji Quanzhen finally revealed his purpose, no longer enlightening the other party.

He mainly felt a bit sour and envious inside.

If he spoke too much, and the other party instantly reached enlightenment and ascended, wouldn’t it be a bit too much?

Lu Ren regained his composure, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Horizontal training, I need horizontal training skills."

Phoenix Falcon Fist has extremely strong destructive power, comparable to those of first-class boxing skills, and even its punching power penetration is considered top-notch. Though Basic Swordsmanship is called basic, as levels increase, many people performing superior swordsmanship still have their flaws caught by him at a glance, allowing for counterattacks.

We can say his offensive methods are sufficient, but he lacks a true defensive skill. Even though in the Security Department he made many contributions, and previously selling the high-frequency vibration dagger fetched a good price, earning him a first-class boxing skill and a public office identity, the hidden benefits are substantial.

However, due to his personal energy constraints, he could only specialize in one boxing technique for a time, but now that Phoenix Falcon Fist has been cultivated to the level of Great Perfection, and what remains is breaking the limit, besides personal insight, he can only gradually increase his skill level by practice.

It’s considered as having extra energy to try practicing other fist techniques.

Perhaps different techniques layered together might yield unexpected effects.

Regarding Spiritual Meditation Cultivation, strictly speaking, the Meditation Method in fist techniques also counts as a type; it’s just not overly specialized.

Those like Horizontal Iron Cloth Shirt and Thirteen Grand Protectors’ Cross Training Body take considerable time, and even if cultivated to high and top levels, with the current metallurgy and development of thermal weapons, they’re generally somewhat lacking.

Earlier, that Jade Skin Immortal Bone was quite good...

Seeing Lu Ren’s gaze, Ji Quanzhen chuckled silently, understanding exactly what Lu Ren was thinking and shook his head slightly.

"Jade Skin Immortal Bone is one of the divine techniques of the Taoist Sect, not part of Martial Path cultivation, and only direct descendants can obtain it. Furthermore, even if I taught it to you, you wouldn’t be able to master it. I achieved this technique after thirty years of reading the Taoist Canon, ninety years of meditation and Qi cultivation, deep contemplation, barely achieving it at the age of a hundred.

At that time, my white hair turned black, my wrinkled skin became youthful, old teeth fell out, new ones grew, and my body rejuvenated, returning to eighteen, but I didn’t want to alarm others, so I hid my vitality, with a restrained inner will, hiding the body’s vitality within."

As he spoke, Ji Quanzhen extended his hand, revealing an arm that resembled a white jade lotus root, as tender as that of an eighteen-year-old maiden.

Using the divine technique of Jade Skin Immortal Bone to rejuvenate, it might be due to constantly receiving and nurturing the magnetic fields of heaven and earth, harmonizing Yin and Yang, which led to the body’s renewed youth.

It truly is a miracle. If made known to the public, it would shock everyone.

Lu Ren’s heart was incredibly moved, realizing that the Bright Awakening Realm was indeed unfathomable. No wonder in the Security Bureau, either examining archives or hearing hearsay, it’s said that upon reaching the Bright Awakening Realm, it is an entirely different world.

Ji Quanzhen continued, "About seventy or eighty years ago, when Hua Country was in distress, I, as an old Taoist, traveled the world, swearing to revitalize Zhonghua. On the journey, I encountered a Zen Temple destroyed by the Wokou, with a scroll scripture inside, thrown into the fire to reveal the genuine text."