Human Martial Venerable: Starting from the Synthesis Technique

Chapter 16 Huanglong Zhenren

"Bagua stance training?"

"right."

Han Che nodded. The difference between doing the Five Strengths first and then stance training, or doing stance training first and then the Five Strengths, is simply a matter of changing the order.

Now that Feng Xiu's body is strong and healthy, and he has improved his blood circulation and flexibility, it is the perfect time to stabilize his lower body and practice stance training.

As he spoke, Han Che looked at the shelf on the left, where two octagonal steel maces were displayed.

After reaching out and grabbing it, he came to a slightly more open area, squatted down slightly, and gripped the handle of a mace tightly in each hand.

Feng Xiu became interested, watching intently as Han Che's Bagua steps moved clockwise in mid-air, as if drawing a circle.

After half a cup of tea, a set of standing exercises and auxiliary teaching using tools were conducted.

Han Che then handed the double maces to Feng Xiu, saying, "Young Master Feng, why don't you give it a try? This method isn't difficult."

Feng Xiu accepted the order and, following Han Che's example, first took a stance, simultaneously swinging his double maces, and then took a step in the shape of the character "乾" (qian).

The moment he took his first step, Feng Xiu sensed something was wrong.

Below the waist and hips, my legs felt like they were being supported by something, not stiff, but a warm sensation emanating from between my bones.

My knees and ankles felt heavier, and my entire lower body sank down.

After completing the four hexagrams Qian, Dui, Li, and Zhen, he felt like a tree that had taken root.

Seeing Feng Xiu immersed in the stance training, his footwork gradually improving, Han Che nodded almost imperceptibly, then quietly withdrew.

"This skill... is quite impressive."

Feng Xiu's expression changed slightly; this feeling seemed somewhat familiar.

One of the techniques in Vajra Kung Fu is subtly similar to the Bagua Stance, but Vajra Kung Fu focuses on cultivating Qi, while Bagua Stance focuses on strengthening the foundation.

Combining the two yielded unexpected delights, and they then continued practicing the Bagua stance.

The movements of his hands also became more rapid.

Having embarked on the path of martial arts for so many days, he understood why Han Che insisted on combining stance training with weapon techniques.

These two maces are quite heavy, requiring the use of the strength of muscles, bones, and blood to swing them slowly.

When the lower body is moving in a specific Bagua step, and the Qi and blood in the upper body are suppressed and cannot be mobilized, the remaining Qi and blood can only flow to the waist and hip area.

In this way, it not only improves the grip strength of the arms, but also enhances the stability of the lower body.

Needless to say, this must be one of Han Che's most treasured martial arts techniques, which would have cost at least a hundred taels of silver to learn in the past.

After completing a full set of Bagua stances, the warmth in his legs gradually dissipated, and Feng Xiu slowly stopped.

After exhaling a long breath of white liquid, a glint of light flashed in his eyes. Before the blood and qi in his lower limbs had dissipated, a sense of solidity, as if muscles were growing and filling his bones, slowly came over him.

【Life: 11】

【Spirit: 5】

【Strength: 7】

[Agility: 2]

[Technique Record: Eight Vajra Techniques (At its peak: Health +2, Spirit +2) - Cannot be improved]

【Five Strength Fist (Mastery Level: Strength +3, Health +1, Spirit +2)】

【Bagua Stance Exercise: (Mastery Level: Strength +1)】

[Synthesis: Not attainable until reaching the pinnacle of perfection]

"It surged by three stages directly?" The data details of Bagua Zhuang Gong appeared prominently on the panel.

Feng Xiu's expression was calm, and he seemed to be deep in thought.

"That's true. Martial arts are based on qi and blood. The so-called standing meditation is essentially a way to train the muscles, bones and skin of the body."

Feng Xiuxin had an epiphany. This was not hard to understand. He had already laid the foundation with the Five Strength Fist, and he had used a massive amount of resources to promote the overall four realms of body refinement.

After learning the methods of generating power through qi and blood, and then practicing stance training, the effect will naturally be twice as good with half the effort.

...

...

June 7th, early morning.

Early in the morning, Feng Xiu got up early to practice his skills. On the training ground, his strong and upright figure moved in different directions.

A set of Vajra Kung Fu exercises, which invigorate the whole body, was slowly performed in the early morning sun. After completing a full cycle, the body's Qi and blood increased significantly.

After learning the internal breathing technique of the Five Strengths Fist, Feng Xiu finally truly understood the profound mystery of martial arts cultivation.

This special method, which combines mental focus with breathing techniques, greatly enhances even health-preserving exercises like the Eight Vajra Exercises.

"As for Qi and blood, and internal energy, based on my current progress, I can only unleash the Five Forces in One six times."

After practicing the Vajra Skill, Feng Xiu picked up his double maces again and began practicing the Bagua Stance Skill.

"If I force it to be used a seventh time, it will only damage my foundation of qi and blood." Feng Xiu was multitasking, making an overall assessment of his gradually increasing qi and blood power in his mind.

The so-called internal breathing method is a high-level method that integrates the body's Qi and blood, uses breathing as a guide to form an internal circulation, and mobilizes Qi and strength.

It is precisely because of the harmony of internal energy and the concerted effort of qi and blood that the Five Strength Fist can be given its true destructive power!

Yesterday, he defeated Han Che using this very move.

Thinking of this, Feng Xiu paused, feeling even more that Zhou Gang's skill was unfathomable.

With his current strength, the combination of the five energies can only be used as an active killing move, and it consumes a huge amount of his vital energy.

Once used, there is a risk of exhaustion.

Looking back now, when Zhou Gang casually slashed open the stone table with his finger, he may have already turned the Five Forces into a passive instinct, with every move containing terrifying power.

After finishing the Bagua stance training, Feng Xiu reached out and threw in a White Deer Pill, which he swallowed, seamlessly transitioning into the Five Strength Fist.

A sudden surge of energy and blood flowed through his body, and then Feng Xiu's eyes sharpened, his fists becoming fierce and violent, making whooshing sounds.

My entire body was trembling violently, and my muscles and skin were constantly being stretched and tightened.

After a moment, he slowly finished his practice.

He exhaled a long, white breath, inhaling the fresh morning air. His face lit up, and he felt refreshed and invigorated.

Tap tap tap~

Just then, Uncle Zheng came over and reported, "Young Master, the person has arrived."

"Who are our people?"

"Huanglong Zhenren"

Feng Xiu's face lit up slightly, but then he sensed something was amiss. "Is it just him? Where's Blackie? Hasn't he returned yet?"

Uncle Zheng shook his head. "Master Hei said he still has some business to take care of in Yulin County, so he sent Master Huanglong first."

Blackie was a man of exceptional skills who could mingle with all sorts of people, and his business covered a wide range of areas. Feng Xiu had no suspicions. "Where is he?"

"Right in the reception room."

"Quick, take me there."

At this moment, in the reception room.

Two pretty maids, each holding a wooden tray, gently placed refreshing iced water, snacks, and flower tea on the wooden table.

Sitting on a chair next to the table was a girl of about ten years old, dressed in yellow and wearing a black hat and straw hat.

Her big, blinking eyes stared at the exquisite flower cakes and pastries on the table.

"Grandpa, I'm hungry~" The aroma so close by tempted her, and the girl couldn't help but swallow, turning her gaze to an old man with a white beard standing beside her.

"You silly child."

The old man sighed helplessly. "The host didn't even come. This is just something we use to make polite conversations. What's the point of you eating it now?"

Then, forcing a stern expression, he reprimanded, "Didn't you already eat breakfast?"

"The porridge I had this morning was so thin that chopsticks could float on it, and now my stomach is full of water."

Upon hearing the old man mention this, the girl couldn't help but become indignant, her lips puffed out, and she retorted vehemently.

As she spoke, her eyes kept glancing at the table, "Didn't Blackie give us money? Why didn't you buy something good to eat..."

"You still dare to say that? If you hadn't been so lazy in your cultivation, would I be able to live so frugally?" The old man glared at the girl.

"I don't care, I don't want to practice that, I'm hungry, I want to eat!"

Tread~

Just then, two hurried footsteps sounded from outside the hall.

The old man's face stiffened, and he quickly lowered his head to straighten his somewhat worn and sour blue robe and stroked his beard.

The girl's dark eyes darted around, and seeing that he wasn't paying attention, she grabbed a flower cake and stuffed it into her mouth.

At the same time, he covered his face with a black hat to hide the bulging cheeks from chewing.

"Master Huanglong, I have long admired your name."

As soon as Feng Xiu entered, he saw a thin, white-haired old man. Although his clothes were old, he was upright and had an ordinary appearance.

Yet he exuded a calm, pine-like demeanor, wearing a black hat that resembled a conical hat.

He was not exactly a white-haired, youthful-looking man with an otherworldly air; rather, he seemed somewhat reserved in front of a wealthy family.

Immediately, Feng Xiu, with a beaming smile, reached out and grasped Huanglong Zhenren's hand.

"Feng Gong..."

Huanglong Zhenren's expression froze for a moment, and before he could finish speaking, he was somewhat at a loss because of Feng Xiu's visibly enthusiastic attitude.

"Oh, you're too kind."

Master Huanglong chuckled dryly, about to say something, when he saw that Feng Xiu's tightly clenched hand was still there, and invited him to the large chair to the left of the main seat.

That is the spot where Zhou Gang used to sit.

"The Master's Taoist arts are profound and have been passed down in Yulin County for a long time. Although I have lived in Qingyan for a long time, I still admire him greatly."

Feng Xiu sat down in the main chair at home, looked at Huanglong Zhenren, and his face was full of sincere admiration.

The maidservants served tea again, and Feng Xiu waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

The hall fell silent. Huanglong Zhenren sat half-reclined, and even though Feng Xiu didn't speak, he felt somewhat uneasy.

The highest-ranking official he had ever met in his life was a tax collector from Yulin County, who came to collect offerings. This was the first time he had ever entered a mansion as grand as the Feng family's.

"You must be tired from your journey, Master Hei. Have you been neglectful?" Feng Xiu asked with a smile.

"No, no, Master Hei's arrangements are perfect." Master Huanglong quickly waved his hand, "It's just..."

He paused, looked up at Feng Xiu, and hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

"Please speak freely, true friend."

Master Huanglong took a deep breath, his expression suggesting he was carefully considering his words.

"When I arrived, I heard rumors circulating in the city that I was some kind of enlightened master, a reincarnated immortal... May I ask if these rumors were the work of Young Master Feng?"

At this point, Master Huanglong couldn't help but blush, recalling the news he had heard in the teahouse and wine shop before he arrived.

The savior of Qingyan City, the terrestrial deity who saves people from suffering, almost made him die of embarrassment.

He even has his own storytelling biography, claiming that he was the reincarnation of a true dragon in his previous life?!

My surname is Huang, my given name is Long, and I call myself Zhenren (True Man).

Is this really about me?!