Fighting for a Future for Martial Arts Worldwide

Chapter 88 Fighting for a Future for Martial Arts Worldwide

After undergoing the usual inspection in Tianjin, Li Xijun naturally dared not walk on the road as swaggeringly as before.

To avoid being surrounded by onlookers, it would be difficult to explain or chase them away.

This time, he was like a chivalrous hero in a martial arts drama who didn't follow the right path, jumping from rooftop to rooftop of a Western-style mansion in Tianjin, traveling quite quickly.

A short while later, Li Xijun entered the Killing Body Martial Arts Hall as usual.

He wasn't in a hurry to break through or learn anything right now, so he wandered around and even took the time to give some pointers to the new apprentices at the martial arts school in the large martial arts training square.

After all, many people joined the Killing Body Martial Arts School because of their reputation.

He felt he had to show off a bit to these apprentices who had spent real money to learn martial arts from him at the martial arts school.

A moment later, amidst the hundreds of martial arts school disciples expressing their gratitude for "Brother Li's guidance," Li Xijun leisurely entered the martial arts hall of the main residence of the martial arts school.

The martial arts hall was bustling with activity today, as many of the newly promoted disciples were practicing inside.

Yu Xiangyang, whose arm was wrapped up, watched from the side, occasionally offering pointers. Judging from his appearance, he seemed to be alright.

"Junior brother, you've arrived!"

Upon seeing Li Xijun, Yu Xiangyang was overjoyed.

As he approached, about to exchange pleasantries, he couldn't help but take another look at Li Xijun across from him.

"Hey, junior brother, I have a feeling about you."

You've become prettier?!

After a long pause, Yu Xiangyang uttered a description that made Li Xijun's face darken.

This left him speechless, but upon closer reflection, he realized that what the other person said made sense.

When a martial artist in the Transcendent Realm absorbs spiritual energy, it promotes their own evolution. The changes to their skin, flesh, and bones are quite noticeable in the [External Body] stage.

Li Xijun's figure is indeed more upright, closer to the golden ratio, and her skin has a jade-like luster.

"Get out of here! All you ever say is spout nonsense. Go and teach your disciples martial arts properly!"

Zhang Fuhu, who had been watching Li Xijun since she entered, appeared behind Yu Xiangyang.

With that large, fan-like hand, he slapped the speechless, simple-minded fellow aside.

This also made Yu Xiangyang no longer curious about Li Xijun's changes.

"hope Jun, come to the back room and have some tea with your master."

Zhang Fuhu, who regarded Li Xijun as his prized disciple, pulled him, who had come today, into the back hall.

The space here is spacious and open, with gray-white walls and bluestone slabs on the floor. A huge skylight overhead allows the natural light to stream in, perfectly illuminating the only tea table in the center of the hall, which is made from a single piece of submerged ancient wood.

After the two sat down, they first chatted casually about recent events.

Then Li Xijun took the initiative to speak:

"This disciple originally thought that accumulating internal energy might take quite a while,"

"I just recently had the good fortune to improve my physical body, so the speed at which I refine my inner energy should be much faster,"

"So I would like to ask Master to explain the stages of marrow cleansing."

The internal energy of the Refining Realm is the energy of the five internal organs, circulating endlessly, obtained by using blood and qi as fuel.

In other words, the acquisition of internal energy relies on blood and qi. To obtain more internal energy, one must consume a large amount of demon flesh and blood to replenish blood and qi.

After entering the Transcendent Realm, Li Xijun's own flesh and blood tissues were able to absorb spiritual energy and transform, and the amount of blood and qi he could generate was more than before, so he naturally gained a lot more internal energy.

Furthermore, as his life level continues to increase, the amount of internal energy he refines each day will gradually increase as well.

This prompted Li Xijun, who had originally planned to take several months to accumulate internal energy, to ask Zhang Fuhu about the matter of internal energy marrow cleansing ahead of time.

After all, the combination of martial arts and spiritual energy transformation is extremely useful for enhancing physical fitness.

"Did your physical body improve somewhat by chance?"

Zhang Fuhu's gaze fell upon the changes in Li Xijun's appearance.

He didn't show it on the surface, but he was also somewhat surprised by it inside.

This dramatic increase in physical strength could not escape the notice of a seasoned martial saint like him.

This also made him increasingly aware that Li Xijun must be hiding a big secret.

It's good to have a big secret.

Only a prodigy like you, who possesses both exceptional talent and extraordinary secrets beyond the reach of ordinary people, could possibly allow my Great Sheng Martial Arts to advance further.

May our Great Sheng Dynasty never again suffer the horrific fate of the East-West War, where the people were slaughtered.

Thoughts may cross one's mind, but reality is but a fleeting moment.

"Marrow cleansing".

After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Fuhu seemed to believe what the other party had said earlier, and continued:

"This level is indeed difficult, but in a way, it's surprisingly simple for you."

"In fact, the marrow cleansing realm is to cleanse and refine the bone marrow with internal energy, greatly enhancing one's physical constitution, making one strong enough to lift an elephant, immune to all diseases, strengthening one's spirit, and repelling external evils."

"For ordinary martial artists, bone marrow, especially the spinal cord and brain marrow of the human body, is extremely fragile. When using internal energy to refine it, the slightest mistake can lead to death on the spot, or worse, being a living dead for the rest of one's life."

"Therefore, the Marrow Cleansing Ceremony requires martial artists to have extremely precise control over their internal energy, and to have an experienced master to assist them. It takes a considerable amount of time to gradually overcome this hurdle and become a Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster."

Even Zhang Fuhu, recalling the dangers of his marrow cleansing back then, couldn't help but sigh as he said this.

This is why his martial arts school disciples have only achieved the Great Perfection of Internal Refinement, rather than the Great Perfection of Marrow Cleansing.

Even Yu Xiangyang had only chosen to cleanse the marrow of his arm before, and had not dared to touch the spine.

"What I am saying is very simple for you because you are already a cultivator in the Forgetfulness Realm."

"The mind can clearly see the marrow deep within one's body. As long as one spends more time improving control over internal energy, there will be no deviation during the marrow cleansing process; the cleansing will be completed precisely."

Li Xijun nodded repeatedly, increasingly convinced that his choice to refine his spirit was absolutely right.

Zhang Fuhu suddenly changed his tone and asked:

"By the way, Xijun, how's your Spirit Refinement cultivation going?"

"Master, I am almost at the peak of the Meditation Realm. In two months at most, I will be able to achieve perfection in Meditation."

"Your talent for refining spirit is truly unbelievable."

"I was lucky; I killed a few disciples of the Wusheng Dao Temple and just happened to obtain a secret recipe for essential oil medicine, which has greatly accelerated my cultivation."

Li Xijun answered truthfully.

Zhang Fuhu stood up, turned his back to him, and his expression changed.

"Perfected Meditation... I remember your visualization practice was only intermediate. Is there no further path after reaching the Meditation stage?"

"Yes, that is true."

Speaking of this matter, Li Xijun also felt somewhat helpless.

Although Li Boyan would guide him in cultivation and promised to teach him the "Supreme Visualization Method of the Convergence of the Three Teachings".

However, this kind of visualization requires at least three books of advanced visualization techniques from three different schools of thought to be mastered.

Li Boyan benefited from the East-West War. At that time, the three religions all felt that it was a time of life and death, which allowed him to observe and cultivate.

However, the three religions were not stupid. When they let Li Boyan watch, they also required him to make a solemn vow that he would not reveal it to outsiders.

If Li Xijun wants to practice the "Supreme Visualization Method of the Convergence of the Three Teachings," he can only find a way on his own. He needs to first obtain a high-level visualization method that can be practiced to the point of embryonic breathing.

However, this is an extremely difficult thing to do.

Li Xijun didn't have any good solutions for the time being.

The plan is simply to first become a fully-fledged Transcendent Martial Artist in the main world. Once I have enough strength to plan, I will then consider obtaining advanced conceptualization techniques.

Although his spiritual cultivation will definitely be delayed, there's nothing he can do about it.

"Yes, I understand."

Zhang Fuhu suddenly stood up, walked to a wall in the back hall, and pressed a mechanism in front of Li Xijun, revealing the contents of a hidden compartment.

"Master, what is this?"

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"This is the secret technique for breaking through to the Marrow Cleansing Realm and Blood Exchange Realm. I'm showing it to you in advance."

Zhang Fuhu, with a calm expression, said:

"I have some business to attend to recently and need to travel far to visit an old friend. I don't know when I will be able to return."

"Once you break through to the Marrow Cleansing Realm, you can cultivate on your own according to this secret method. All kinds of key points and secrets are recorded in it, which will save you from delaying your progress in martial arts."

Li Xijun vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

However, the person opposite him was a seasoned veteran who had experienced countless trials and tribulations in the martial arts world. After talking with Zhang Fuhu, they saw that there was nothing wrong with his expression and words, so they did not persist.

That evening, Li Xijun returned home as usual.

Zhang Fuhu suddenly got up from his room at the Killing Martial Arts School.

Like a large cat disappearing into the darkness, he silently swept across the streets and residences, quietly entering the inner room of Tang Yongzhen, the Governor-General of Zhili in Tianjin. "Who is it!" a low shout rang out in the darkness.

"Lord Tang, an old friend has come to visit and has come to ask for the use of the Governor-General's seal."

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The room remained dark, and no one lit candles or oil lamps.

"This great seal of mine contains the power of the people of Tianjin, suppressing evil spirits and expelling demons, it is invincible. What do you need it for?"

"To suppress evil forces and pacify the internal strife, we must first restore peace to Tianjin."

Tang Yongzhen, the Governor-General of Zhili in Tianjin, remained silent and waited quietly.

After a long while, the voice rang out again.

"For the sake of that lucky demonic cultivator's supreme visualization method, for the sake of my disciple forging a path forward, and also for the sake of martial arts throughout the world..."

Fight for the future!