Chapter 361: Chapter 361

Dong Yue smiled carefreely, realizing how many geniuses had been stuck at this step.

Whether he could break through was something he was still exploring.

"Haha, may your words come true. Oh, right, I almost forgot to tell you.

The teachings of the Chengshi Sect, in the Classic [Chengshi Theory], state—Tathagata, coming by the true path, hence named Tathagata.

Therefore, when you practice, you can use the [Visualization Method] of the Elephant Form Sect to assist in cultivation.

Place the holy image of the sage Shakyamuni before you, this method... although it has no practical basis in martial arts.

But I feel that the cultivation speed can indeed be a bit faster..."

"...Understood, I will offer it as soon as I return."

After saying goodbye, Meng Chuan left.

As he walked, he couldn’t help but think:

Previously, while breaking through the Esoteric Sect’s hard skills, performing various rituals, he always inadvertently sensed a mystical power and a sense of admiration...

Back then, Meng Chuan thought it was the ghost of Grandmaster Doma...

Switching to the Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable Skill...

Thinking of this, he quickly discarded the thought, highly disrespectful!

The next day after lunch, Meng Chuan attempted practicing alone in the room for the first time.

He placed the statue borrowed from the United University’s Hidden Martial Pavilion on the wall, lowered his eyes, joined his hands, looking slightly awkward.

Not being a disciple of Buddhism, his worship always seemed "insincere."

Meng Chuan didn’t force it; that’s just how he is.

He doesn’t believe in deities or external objects, only in his own fists.

After bowing thrice, he placed the original bamboo slip in front and his body posed into nine stances in sequence.

He rhythmically activated the Shanzhong to regulate qi, slowly stimulating the body.

Nearly an hour later, after sensing the activation of Rainbow Light Radiance Body, the first round of body vitality cultivation was complete.

With legs spread apart, Meng Chuan sat on the ground without any grace, regulating his breath.

What he feared the most hadn’t happened; the Buddha hadn’t come to find him...

But he was immediately wary, hoping it wouldn’t be like the Esoteric Sect technique that would appear only at the breakthrough moment...

Shaking his head violently, Meng Chuan realized he was being disrespectful again.

He hurried to face the statue with determination, devoutness, and loyalty!

Collecting his thoughts, Meng Chuan decided not to dwell on those irrelevant thoughts and mused internally:

"It’s really tiring... Practicing this hard skill once not only takes more time, but also occupies [two spots].

It’s time to reorganize the training schedule for the hard skills."

Originally, Meng Chuan practiced four disciplines together.

Now, with the completion of one Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable practice, the Rainbow Light Radiance Body would be triggered.

Therefore, he could only practice two more regular hard skills, and his physique would reach its limit, halting the day’s horizontal training.

After pondering for a while, he glanced at the panel and thought:

"Currently, I have both physical advantages and the support of a Tao Heart and Dragon Demon mutation, practicing Dragon Lock Body should be relentless, taking up a spot.

The function of [Bone Flower] can be understood just like Flesh Flower, certainly not simple, the sooner I get it, the better.

Subsequently, the three disciplines, go one by one, breaking limits in sequence.

Once the recruitment task ends, after the new year, I still have to go to Wudang to search for the core qualities of hard skills, and then thoroughly adjust the horizontal practice plan based on the core."

[Lesser Tathagata Impersonation] is good, but still far from breaking limits.

Counting both rounds yesterday, the mastery increased by only 1%.

Although Meng Chuan entered through five hours, and in Master Dong’s eyes, it was extremely abnormal, he was still unsatisfied.

He believed that his horizontal training talent ought to be improved.

Unable to afford external aids, but he still had his greatest reliance, Limit Breaking feature!

With this thought, Meng Chuan mused:

"Then let’s practice Doma Iron Body first, besides its set effect, [Rock Body] probably can enhance horizontal training talent, prioritize breaking limits."

Soon after, the Iron Body practice was completed.

Thinking of things in mind, Meng Chuan stood in the Earth Posture.

His vein development merely wouldn’t regress, but it didn’t mean it could operate autonomously, practice was still needed.

More than five hours later, the panel dinged with a notification:

[Taiyi Three Talents Posture: Earth Posture Version (21%)→(22%)]

He did introspection of his meridians, another branch connected at an acupoint, with four of the six major acupoints already open.

Chosen precisely what Master Dong mentioned yesterday, the first third recessed location of the sole [Yongquan].

It, together with Baihui, forms the human body’s earth and sky block, after Baihui mutation the yang was too abundant, but isolated yang doesn’t last.

Yongquan mutation after nourishing the yin and lowering fire, is what yin-yang balance needs, while also better guiding qi blood and internal breath downward, strengthening leg-related aspects.

He is currently accumulating qi blood, tackling the lower abdomen’s three acupoints [Guanyuan], feeling that soon, he could start working on mutation.

After dinner, Meng Chuan was practicing third-rate Five Elements Fist Skill.

Under the moonlight’s flow, his figure shone like fireflies in the dark night, effortlessly manipulating fire stance and fire attribute True Qi.

If a common person from the previous life were to see this scene, they would surely exclaim "Old Immortal."

Fist skill practiced in conjunction with all four techniques, the proficiency on the panel was refreshing constantly.

It only slowed after reaching mastery, but even then, it would refresh every ten minutes, in a nearly rapid flight.

With a "considerable" improvement in the comprehension of the Five Elements Fist, that’s how extravagant it became.

While practicing the fist, Meng Chuan thought to himself:

"Given my current understanding of the Five Elements Martial Theory and my comprehension, especially with the Fire Attribute, even practicing second-tier Fist Skill should only take about a month...

I can find some time to try out the True Skill of ’Flame Burst Fist’ that Professor Li taught me..."

Although it’s just a low-level True Skill, its power is still unmatched by ordinary martial arts.

Moreover, this Fist Skill is particularly suited to what I have learned in Martial Arts.

I reckon that once I master it and take a stance, its power will be stronger than other low-level True Skills.

"At that time, I can also check what level the characteristics of the Limit Breaking of low-level True Skills are."

Based on Meng Chuan’s estimation, it’s likely still an intermediate characteristic.

Even among the same level characteristics, there are differences in strength; take advanced characteristics for example.

After yesterday’s initial excitement, he has calmed down by now.

Although the so-called Tathagata Simulated Body sounds impressive, Meng Chuan is certain it’s not as powerful as Rebirth Nirvana Rainbow.

Just the effect of "Rebirth Nirvana" every year is enough.

[When encountering mortal danger, near death, or severe physical damage, "Nirvana" can be activated to rebirth like a Fire Phoenix, reconstruct the physical state, and recover 60% of energy and stamina.]

Unless in the future he attains a "Never Die" Limit Breaking, the position of Rebirth Nirvana Rainbow in his heart will never change...

Similarly, the strength of low-level characteristics is not to be underestimated.

There are strong ones like [Heavy Blow], and weak ones like [Burn Mark] as a series of fillers...

Meng Chuan doesn’t have a precise standard to discern the strength of characteristics of the same level yet.

But mostly, Fist Skills with high difficulty tend to grant better characteristics upon Limit Breaking compared to simpler ones.

Therefore, Meng Chuan conjectures that if low-level True Skills can obtain intermediate characteristics,

they should be among the strongest, even stronger than [Chaotic Heaven].

He further contemplated:

"Perhaps the Limit Breaking characteristics of intermediate True Skills might also be intermediate characteristics.

However, it’s because Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable is strong enough that it comes with advanced Limit Breaking characteristics."

Just like the second-tier [Luo’s Eight Extremes] in comparison to [Chaotic Heaven], it’s not only an intermediate characteristic, but also a strong characteristic of both practical use and comprehension.

Therefore, relying on the Cultivation Technique level to deduce isn’t reliable either, Meng Chuan snapped his thoughts back to reality, knowing that practice would reveal the truth. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NoveIꜰire.net

After completing his breathing exercises and was about to practice punches again, the phone rang.

[Hahaha, Xiaomeng, it’s been a while since we connected, how’s your Martial Arts training coming along?]

Upon hearing the hearty voice, Meng Chuan smiled knowingly:

[Uncle Long, with the police station being busy, I dare not disturb you, things are fine, improving steadily.]

[That’s good to hear, do you have some free time recently?]

[Just say the word, whatever you need, I’ll handle it!]

Meng Chuan hasn’t forgotten how back in his weak Martial Arts period, there was the giant ape that tore the roof off.

Inspector Long Jiu helped him more than once, such kindness means even without rewards, he would assist when needed.

[Recently, there’s a resurgence trend of the Demon Path in Yong’an, the police department investigated and found it’s the wretched Demon Summoning Hall leading the charge.

Recently, they also established a "Yong’an Branch", its hideout was discovered today; after some arrangements in the coming days, we will commence the extermination operation.

The Missions Department posted the task at the Martial Arts Association, intending to release it to your school, but I intercepted it first.

Thinking it quite suitable for you, the reward is substantial, depends if you have the time.]

Meng Chuan felt delighted from the heart, truly suited for him, he was indeed fretting about where to gather "Fear Intent".

[Thank you, Uncle Long, I have the time, I just need to know what the strength requirement is. Currently, within the first Limit range, I’m invincible!]

[Good boy, full of ambition! You don’t have to deal with the grand priest of the Demon Path hideout, that’s on me.

But as you’re newly entering the Martial Arts Family, beneath the grand priest, there are a few vice-priests who have experienced multiple "elevations" and are as strong as one- to two-limit level.

Doing it alone won’t suffice, you should bring some strong friends along.

No need to worry about rewards, the state gives the highest rewards for combating the Demon Path.]

[Understood, I’ll call you back tomorrow.]

[Alright, get some rest and combine work with rest.]

After hanging up the phone, Meng Chuan pondered:

"Strong friends... Among the Brothers of Dragon and Tiger, Dragon is strong enough, but Tiger is a bit lacking..."

But compared to him, Chu Yanhu is also a formidable Martial Arts Family graduate from United University.

Far superior to societal Martial Artists.

Thinking this, he made up his mind.

"Since the brothers have agreed beforehand, let’s go together then."

Initially thought of inviting senior brother [Red Demon Fire Ape, Chen Jing], but since he’s at a critical juncture, it’s best not to disturb him.

The next morning, Meng Chuan informed the two of the situation, both were extremely happy.

"It has to be you, didn’t expect to have such strong connections with the police station."

Meng Chuan smiled without saying anything.

It’s all achieved through his repeated accomplishments; without previously flawlessly completing several police tasks, Uncle Long wouldn’t have given him inside access.

After calling Inspector Long Jiu back, a "specified" task appeared on the United University’s task board for him to claim.

Upon accepting, Meng Chuan, as the leader, had the task sharing rights and brought in the Brothers of Dragon and Tiger.

[Ordinary Task (3/3)]

[Task transferring party: Yong’an City Police Station.]

[Task objective: Exterminate the Demon Summoning Hall branch, assist the police in killing or capturing all Demon Path Martial Artists.]

[Task time: Await police notification, stay within the Yong’an area one week after accepting the task, keep phone accessible for contact at any time.]

[Task reward: 1425 credits (5% deduction), there will be additional police rewards, specifics determined by them.]

[Task transfer declaration: United University encourages students to participate in real combat tasks, those who perform well will gain a "Combat Elite" rating (recorded), and priority recommendation for high-difficulty, high-reward tasks.]