Chapter 572
Advancement to Grandmaster-level "Qi Gong", Domain Ability!
Chapter 572 Advancement to Grandmaster-level "Qi Gong", Domain Ability!
The sun rises in the east, casting a vast expanse of rosy light.
As Fang Cheng slowly finished his practice, the seven-colored halo surrounding his body also faded away and dissipated into the air.
The once roaring and turbulent Clearwater Bay is now like a tamed wild beast, gradually becoming docile.
The sea breeze was no longer biting, but instead carried fine, scattered waves that gently kissed the beach.
Fang Cheng remained naked in knee-deep seawater, letting the morning light gild his skin.
After that baptism that was almost like "unity of man and nature," his temperament underwent a subtle yet profound change.
That sharp edge had completely disappeared, replaced by a calm and composed demeanor.
He stood there, like a dormant volcano.
On the surface, it appears calm and uneventful, but inside it contains immense energy capable of causing upheaval.
This power stems from the very essence of life, far surpassing mere intimidation.
This is the essence of martial arts aura.
It is precisely this extreme restraint that makes his physical body even more divine, like a statue of a martial god standing in the human world.
Every inch of its texture has been meticulously sculpted by time and hard work, revealing a natural and harmonious power and rhythm.
When in motion, it is like thunder; when still, it is like a mountain.
The cool seawater washed over my knees, and my broad back felt like outstretched wings.
Water droplets rolled on her golden-glowing skin, eventually gathering at her waistline and dripping into the sea.
Fang Cheng raised his face, his gaze focusing on the line of notification information that shone as brightly as the rising sun.
A slight upturn at the corners of his mouth revealed an undisguised joy.
Back in the day, on the shore of Cuihai Lake in Tiannan Province, he tried to integrate Qigong and Tai Chi, and successfully grasped the method of "unity of mind and Qi", thus getting a rudimentary understanding of the construction of Qi field.
Today, on the shores of the East China Sea, we seize the opportunity of nature's creation to merge the opposing forces of water and fire.
This skill has finally been perfected, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.
This made him even more certain of one thing.
The path of martial arts is by no means a dry accumulation of data, nor is it an isolated stacking of skills.
Martial arts, Qigong, visualization, fitness...
These seemingly distinct skill trees are actually interconnected and mutually reinforcing.
Physical constitution is the foundation that supports everything, Qigong is the power source that connects the inside and outside, martial arts are the means of releasing power, and spirit is the supreme command that governs the whole situation.
Perhaps, it will be when all skills are fully integrated and become a unified whole.
Only then did I truly reach the pinnacle of martial arts and touch the legendary realm of "physical sainthood".
As my thoughts wandered, the light on the panel continued to flash, and new notifications appeared.
Congratulations! You have received two skill enhancement rewards.
[Enhancement Reward 1: 3 points in Constitution attribute]
[Enhancement Reward 2: Unlock the Grandmaster-level Qi Gong skill effect "Primordial True Domain"]
Fang Cheng glanced at the reward information on the panel.
Then, following the Qi Gong skills section, there was a small note about the new skill's special effects.
[Primordial True Domain: A special aura domain derived from the mastery of Qi cultivation at the highest level.]
[Using oneself as a primordial furnace, drawing in the primordial energy of heaven and earth to refine oneself, radiating boundless energy outwards.]
[Once the domain is activated, it will create an independent space centered on the caster, which can be freely controlled at will. Its coverage and energy intensity will increase in tandem with the caster's cultivation level and skill level.]
Within this realm, you can significantly interfere with the laws of nature, manipulate airflow, control the temperature of heaven and earth, transform various forms of energy, and even gradually assimilate the surrounding environment, ultimately achieving the supreme state of unifying heaven and earth into one.
"Interfering with the laws of nature... Assimilating the environment... Refining heaven and earth into one color?"
Fang Cheng muttered these words to himself, his eyes gleaming even more intensely.
In the past, the application of Qigong was at best a means of strengthening the physical body.
Whether it covers the skin's surface, forming a golden protective shield, burns true energy to envelop the fist, or transforms into a sharp blade and shoots out.
Essentially, they all involve attaching true qi to the body as a form of energy. Even if it is occasionally released to harm others, it is merely a simple release of heat energy.
But the current realm of aura is where true "control" is achieved.
This reminded Fang Cheng of Luo Lie, the Masked Man, and other psychic users he had fought before.
Although the two methods may seem similar, their core principles are completely different.
Those with telekinetic abilities can directly interfere with reality through their mental power, like an invisible hand moving objects.
This "Primordial True Domain" is an absolute domain formed by radiating outwards from its own vast true energy.
Within this realm, true energy permeates every inch of space, penetrating every nook and cranny.
His will is like a commander, and his true energy is like millions of loyal soldiers.
Wherever the mind goes, true energy follows, thereby enveloping, assimilating, and even reshaping the surrounding material forms.
In this realm, his will is the only rule.
"Shall we try again?"
Fang Cheng muttered to himself and turned to look around.
As dawn broke, cars were already driving by on the coastal highway in the distance.
If you were to unleash your domain abilities like you did just now, it would create too much noise and easily attract the attention of others.
He planned to give up for the time being and go home to discuss it later, but then a strange idea suddenly flashed through his mind.
Since the Primordial True Domain can be controlled at will, why can't its size be adjusted freely?
Upon thinking of this, Fang Cheng's eyes flickered, and he pondered for a moment.
Then he opened his right palm and quietly circulated his internal energy.
hum-
With a slight thought, the air above his palm suddenly distorted, emitting a buzzing sound similar to high-frequency vibration.
This time, he did not fully unleash his domain, but instead compressed it to an extreme degree, condensing it within the small space of his palm.
On the once calm sea, a surge of seawater suddenly defied gravity, as if forcibly sucked up by a tornado, and shot into the sky.
Under the pull of the true energy field, the seawater hovered about an inch above Fang Cheng's palm, converging into a rapidly spinning vortex.
Fang Cheng's eyes were focused and his gaze was sharp, firmly locking onto the changes in his palm.
The next second, a cluster of pure golden flames rose from between the palm lines and poured into the center of the vortex.
The seawater, enveloped by high temperatures, did not vaporize and dissipate as it usually would.
Under the powerful restraint and balance of the Primordial Chaos Qi, the two diametrically opposed energies of water and fire began to rotate and merge continuously in his palm.
In the blink of an eye, a sphere the size of a fist took shape.
It was not simply a water or fireball, but a ball of light shimmering with seven colors, spinning endlessly in Fang Cheng's palm.
Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple—the seven colors flow and dazzle.
It looks so beautiful, like the most expensive gem in the world.
Inside, however, there was a chilling energy fluctuation, as if one were holding a miniature, condensed sun.
"go."
Fang Cheng flicked his wrist and pressed the ball of light into the seawater in front of him.
scoff-
The moment the ball of light touched the sea surface, it emitted a piercing explosion.
Vast swathes of seawater were boiled violently, forming a ring of churning white waves. Meanwhile, the originally soft, seven-colored light of the sphere suddenly surged.
boom!
Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed, and he instantly increased the output frequency of his innate true fire.
This sudden increase became the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely shattering the fragile balance of water and fire energies.
The highly compressed energy was released instantly, and a deafening roar shattered the tranquility of the beach.
The seawater within a radius of several meters was instantly vaporized by this destructive force.
They didn't even have time to boil before being evaporated by the terrifyingly high temperature.
A white shockwave, carrying scorching steam and golden flames, suddenly erupted and spread wildly in all directions.
A smooth, mirror-like hemispherical vacuum crater suddenly appeared on the sea surface.
Even the mud and sand at the bottom showed signs of vitrification, appearing crystal clear.
At the same time, the surrounding seawater strangely paused for half a second, as if stunned by this destructive force.
Then, under the influence of gravity, it rushed back with a thunderous roar, creating a towering wave more than a meter high.
slam-la-
The surging waves crashed against the beach relentlessly for a long time.
Fang Cheng stared in surprise at the churning sea and the lingering steam.
I was trying to keep things quiet, but it turned out to be such a big commotion?
After a moment of stunned silence, Fang Cheng shook his head, a slight smile curving his lips.
However, at least its power did not disappoint.
He raised his hand and flicked his wrist to dissipate the residual heat from his palm.
This was only the first small-scale trial of the domain's capabilities, yet its power was already astonishing.
What would it be like to truly fight the enemy and go all out?
Even more extreme, this high-speed rotating, compressed "true energy bomb" is forcibly blasted into the enemy's body...
Even those mutated monsters known for their defense would probably be blown to dust in an instant, right?
Fang Cheng's thoughts grew wilder and wilder. Suddenly, he recalled a famous scene from a certain anime, and the smile on his lips deepened.
This move could perhaps be called "True Qi Rasengan"?
"Oh—oh—"
A high-pitched, loud cry pierced the sky.
On the cliff face not far away, several seagulls were circling and soaring, taking advantage of the rising sun and the sea breeze to freely display their agile figures.
His thoughts were interrupted, and Fang Cheng focused his attention back on the panel, examining the updated physical attributes.
[Physical Fitness: 83]
【Strength: 70】
[Agility: 64]
【Spirit: 70】
[15 points of free attribute]
The 3 attribute points I just received have been automatically added to my Constitution.
Fang Cheng clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking like popping beans.
He could clearly feel that as his physique improved, the blood and qi surging through his limbs and bones became increasingly vigorous.
Like a series of surging rivers, they are full of endless vitality.
Fang Cheng focused his mind on his internal organs, finally turning his gaze to his dantian.
The once abundant and vast surface of true energy liquid has now dropped by about 10%.
Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he were deep in thought.
This is partly due to improved physical condition and the passive expansion of the dantian's capacity.
But more importantly, it was the intense energy drained when I used the domain earlier.
From practicing Qigong and Tai Chi, to performing the exercises, and finally achieving a breakthrough.
The entire process lasted several minutes, and with that probing attack, it consumed a full one-tenth of the true energy reserves.
Such a massive amount of energy consumption would be enough to drain the energy of any martial artist of the same level, who would not even be able to open their domain.
If it weren't for my physical condition breaking through the 80 mark, and my dantian capacity already being hundreds of times that of an ordinary person, I would also find it difficult to continue.
Even so, with his current reserves of true energy, if he were to fully activate his domain for a high-intensity life-or-death battle, he could only maintain it for less than half an hour at most.
Besides the limitation of battery life, range is also a problem that urgently needs to be solved.
Currently, I am fully utilizing my domain, and the effective radius is approximately three meters.
It's a circular area of about 20 square meters, roughly the size of your own living room.
Once this range is exceeded, his control over the domain will decrease exponentially, and the barrier formed by the balance of water and fire will collapse instantly.
"However, this is only temporary."
Fang Cheng was not anxious about this.
According to the skill effect description, this is only the initial form of "Primordial True Domain".
As the level of Qigong skills increases and the total amount of one's own true Qi expands, the range and strength of the domain will evolve accordingly.
One day, perhaps we can truly achieve a "Buddha's Kingdom in the Palm of Your Hand".
In the blink of an eye, he could change the world and suppress all enemies.
After analyzing the newly acquired domain capabilities, Fang Cheng was about to close the panel when his gaze suddenly sharpened.
At the end of the entry for "Primordial True Domain," there is a very small note:
[Hint: The current domain only incorporates the basic laws of 'water' and 'fire'. If you can comprehend and integrate the weight of 'earth' and the fluidity of 'wind', thus gathering the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, the domain will undergo an immeasurable ultimate transformation...]
Earth, water, fire, and wind? Are all four elements empty?
Fang Cheng was slightly taken aback, then his eyes flashed with an unprecedented brilliance.
This simple suggestion seemed to open a door to a whole new world for him.
He always believed that his path in martial arts was purely a tempering of the physical body and energy.
At most, one can also use visualization techniques to temper one's will and strengthen one's spirit.
Only now did Fang Cheng realize that the end of this path was to take control of the laws of nature.
The world is vast, and extraordinary people possess all sorts of strange abilities, among whom there must be many powerful individuals who control the power of the earth and storms.
Since their superpowers can achieve this, it proves that these laws are not unattainable.
And his internal cultivation of qigong, after incorporating the power of water and fire, might also give him the opportunity to grasp the power of earth and wind as well.
By then, what he has built may no longer be a simple domain, but a truly complete world that belongs to him.
"call--"
Fang Cheng let out a long breath, suppressing all the turbulent thoughts surging in his heart.
The sun was high in the sky, and the sound of car horns echoed along the distant coastal highway.
Further out at the fishing port, several fishing boats sounded their horns as they set sail.
The entire city is fully awakening from its slumber, radiating vitality.
Fang Cheng turned around, stepped onto the soft sand, and walked towards the shore.
He bent down and picked up the T-shirt and trousers that were carelessly tossed aside, and without wiping the water droplets off his body, he put them on directly.
The damp fabric clung to his muscles, but under the intense heat of his body, it evaporated and dried in just a few breaths.
It's time to go home.
After all, even the greatest master needs to eat a full breakfast.
(End of this chapter)