Chapter 376: Chapter 376
In front of a disordered forest of silicon gold stakes, two figures, one tall and thin, the other tall and strong, stood.
"Xiaomeng, you’re too polite, hahaha."
Elder Zhao heard his phone, and with a "ding," he knew the credits had been received...
Meng Chuan smiled at this and said:
"I troubled you with a longer session today, Teacher Zhao, just accept it without hesitation."
"Oh, in that case, shall we discuss ’Yongquan’ first, or practice body techniques first?"
Normally, Zhao Chun wouldn’t offer students a "choice question."
Of course, unless the student warranted it.
Just standing before him, Meng Chuan exuded a palpable sense of pressure.
Recalling the bizarre body techniques this young man demonstrated during the Martial Extreme True Inheritance.
Zhao Chun felt that even though he was at the second limit and had an advantage in martial arts realm,
if they were to really fight, he could only rely on body techniques to maneuver with Meng Chuan, not daring to confront him directly...
Meng Chuan also sensed the respect from the other party.
As to why, he naturally understood.
It all depended on his own strength.
"Teacher Zhao, let’s practice first; you can explain when we adjust our breaths later."
Meng Chuan was eager to split his credits in two to spend them. This time, he was willing to invest heavily to find this sparring partner, naturally with a purpose.
Understanding Yongquan was just incidental; primarily, he was a step away from breaking through with the Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada.
He needed this "footpath" master to help fan the flames.
The second purpose was to learn his unique body technique, ’Divine Movement of Hundred Changes’!
With this in mind, a trace of anticipation flashed in Meng Chuan’s eyes.
’Divine Movement of Hundred Changes’ was Zhao Chun’s trump card, rumored to have been mastered to the point where one could tread the air as if on flat ground, with a body as elusive as a specter.
This body technique not only incorporated the essence of Daoist Five Elements Escape Techniques but also secretly contained the mystery of ’Shrinking Ground into Inches.’
He imagined storming through the Demon Nest like the wind, combined with his own formidable burst power.
At that time, even when facing the siege of upper-rank Celestial Demons, he could easily break through.
Zhao Chun, seeing Meng Chuan’s humble demeanor, was also somewhat pleased and proud:
"It seems that my reputation among the geniuses of the United University is also celebrated, hahaha!"
After calming his heart, he then advised:
"Alright, Xiaomeng, try getting on the stakes first. Although I am a martial artist of the Elephant Form Sect, I have exchanged insights with many Xingyi body technique experts.
The Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada is a piece of cake, helping you succeed!"
Meng Chuan’s goal was to optimize his limit-breaking; he had long reached the perfection level of his cultivation technique.
But usually, there were too many matters and cultivation techniques to practice daily, leaving no time to think about the principles of body techniques.
He only practiced fist skills while cultivating on the side, relying on one proof to eternally prove, slowly grinding his proficiency to ’Perfection: 98%.’
Today, he wanted to rely on Zhao Chun to give him some pointers, to completely fill in the last 2% of his proficiency.
Zhao Chun saw that Meng Chuan’s Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada was truly exquisite, remembering he had taught related aspects before and now seemed perfected.
Seeing Meng Chuan’s enthusiastic practice, he didn’t know how to advise further, his inner thoughts plunged into contemplation...
"What does this mean... Isn’t this already perfection?
Could it be... this method has a higher limit than my ’Divine Movement of Hundred Changes’?"
Meng Chuan practiced while providing ideas.
The two began to exchange ideas on body techniques, occasionally sparking inspiration.
Moments later, Zhao Chun felt that Meng Chuan’s talent on this path was also not bad.
With his advice, his body technique was visibly improving.
Despite having less talent on the ’footpath’ compared to himself, he was still at a genius level.
Finally, Zhao Chun let out a breath, having racked his brains.
Then, a bit helplessly said:
Honestly, if you want to improve on this body technique, the only way is to enhance the continuity of your movements.
As for other aspects... they’re already perfect."
In the forest of stakes, the silhouette flipped, and Meng Chuan’s form was as swift as lightning.
The tip of his foot lightly touched the top of the silicon gold stakes, and in a flash, he turned into a chain of afterimages.
With the momentum of the Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada suddenly rising, his martial arts uniform rustled fiercely, as if accompanied by wind and thunder!
With a step that reached the clouds, Qi coursed from Yongquan to create a rainbow; with the second step chasing the moon, sharp thorns splashed from his footfall like falling stardust; with the third step scaling the void, his form hung upside down yet stable as a mountain; with the fourth step astonishing the rainbow, sonic booms burst open in the streaks of white rings among the stakes.
The fifth and sixth steps layered like surging waves, causing the array of silicon gold stakes to resonate and hum with each step.
By the seventh and eighth steps returning to cicada cry, he stood atop the highest stake.
His Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada had already transcended to the realm where the body resembled cicada wings.
Under his feet, the pressure wave was still flying, and the dust around him hung suspended halfway through the air, as if time had stopped.
Meng Chuan leaped down from the stake forest, and his heart spirit checked the panel prompt:
[Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada: Perfection (99%) → (100%) Limit Broken]
[Limit Break Feature Acquired: Cicada Shadow Trace (Intermediate)]
"Cicada shadows flutter past, leaving no trace behind."
Meng Chuan glanced at its function and let out a long sigh of relief in his heart. For more chapters visıt 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕥⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥
He had acquired the most needed feature—a boost to understanding body techniques!
Usually, he had no time to think about the principles related to body techniques.
The enhancement in comprehension greatly benefited him.
In the future, studying this type of top-tier body techniques would no longer consume such a long time.
As for the first two functions, they were some enhancements obtained when activating the Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada.
He quickly glanced over the minor enhancements related to this body technique.
Function one: Traceless...
Second function: Residual Wing...
Third function: Molt Awakening Perception, slightly enhances comprehension when cultivating body technique-type martial arts. Especially provides an extra boost for body techniques involving the concept of "light body, maneuverability."
Inwardly, Meng Chuan nodded; he currently didn’t have the time for cultivation, focusing on improving speed and explosive power in body techniques.
Focusing on qi blood and strength also improves speed and explosive power.
Therefore, this characteristic, with its extra enhancement related to comprehension of light body and maneuverability, suits his needs perfectly.
He decided to learn the next body technique, studying Zhao Chun’s Shenxing Baibian, with the intention of strengthening this aspect.
Zhao Chun didn’t interrupt, waiting until Meng Chuan finished his insight, before speaking beside him:
"Next, you’re learning Shenxing Baibian, right?"
"Mm... Shenxing Baibian is somewhat different from traditional body techniques.
Even though the pile forest is large, it’s relatively confining for this, can’t fully unfold, follow me."
After speaking, Zhao Chun opened the sixth-floor window and leaped down.
Meng Chuan didn’t want to be outdone, closely following, a gentle breeze beneath his feet, he landed softly on the ground.
After steadied himself, Meng Chuan saw Teacher Zhao Chun’s figure, moving as if his feet were greased.
In the surrounding circle of a hundred yards, his movements were enigmatic and unpredictable.
In one second, he was standing on the treetop in the distance.
But the next second, like teleportation, he suddenly stood before Meng Chuan, showing no sign of exertion.
The whole process of his movement seemed like "space jumping."
"Amazing... This technique is just what I need, whether for escaping or stealth attacks, it’s top-notch!"
Seeing Meng Chuan’s expression, Zhao Chun nodded in satisfaction:
"Alright, I’ll take it slow, you follow me to practice.
And listen to the key points I speak, remember them yourself."
"Shenxing Baibian, my grandmaster created it based on the Daoist Five Elements Escape Techniques and the concept of Shrinking Ground into Inches, a unique body technique.
It evolved from, in ancient times, Dai Zong’s Shenxing Jiamashu, Shenxing Techniques, strictly speaking, it’s an ancient martial improvement method.
But body techniques are unlike fist skills, there’s no martial arts category naming , just practice, don’t delve too deeply into these."
"I understand, Elder Zhao, as long as it’s strong!"
More than half an hour passed, in the open area, Zhao Chun was still elaborating on the key pointers.
Facing such a "good student" who comprehends quickly, Zhao Chun was also very patient while explaining.
"It’s comprised of three main aspects: Everchanging Variation, Shrinking Ground into Inches, Five Elements Escape Techniques, indeed pretty complex.
Teacher has practiced for over ten years, and has just achieved mastery, far from claiming perfection.
This technique is passed onto you, hoping... you will carry it forward!"
Meng Chuan nodded vigorously.
Zhao Chun was aging, having taught all morning, he was somewhat exhausted.
After simply clarifying the abnormal effect of the Yongquan point change, he took his leave.
"...The change in the Yongquan point at the sole resembles life endlessly. Not only does it greatly enhance the Martial Arts family’s wound healing ability, but also during fatigue, the acupoint self-provides a source of nectar, slowly restoring endurance, greatly boosting stamina.
...You don’t need to give me the overtime credits, save them for your own extensive requirements."
Having said that, Zhao Chun turned and left.
In the eyes of some students at United University, he seemed somewhat "greedy," normally not behaving this way.
But for someone like Meng Chuan, who possesses both talent and diligence.
Aside from imparting knowledge generously, he also opens some "back doors."
This is a bit of the teacher’s broad-mindedness at United University.
Meng Chuan expressed gratitude verbally and maintained heartfelt appreciation.
"Thank you Zhao teacher, you take care, rest early."
After Zhao Chun left, he practiced the body technique alone on the spot.
The relevant key points already remembered, he worked hard to familiarize himself with them first.
Usually, he had little time for body techniques.
Today, was just the perfect opportunity to "fly" freely.
Shenxing Baibian, maneuver the air with ease!
Time passed, Meng Chuan gradually grasped the essentials during practice.
Upon hearing the panel prompt sound, he drifted down from the treetop, settled and checked.
[Shenxing Baibian: Beginner (1%) awaiting Limit Breaking]
[Limit Breaking Trait: Transforming Body into Qi (Intermediate)]
Seeing this, Meng Chuan’s heart filled with joy.
Sometimes, just by looking at the name of the Limit Breaking trait, one can know what efficacy it contains.
The Limit Breaking trait of Shenxing Baibian, sounds strong, Meng Chuan can’t help but feel a bit anticipative.
"With my Five Elements foundation, this body technique won’t be difficult to cultivate.
Plus, with the added effect of Molt Awakening Perception, my cultivation speed can also be accelerated a bit."
But he had already scheduled practice time for fist skills, mind techniques, hard skills, and pile skills fully.
To additionally include body techniques, would require occupying the scarce sleeping time.
With a resolute thought, Meng Chuan decided...
"Not practicing spear skills, freeing this time for Shenxing Baibian to comprehend the principles of body techniques.
Since ancient times, after the Limit Breaking of martial long fist, my spear skills also received relevant enhancement, won’t be lacking.
Plus, with the Secret Technique of ’Golden Finger’ maintaining cultivation.
I’ll eventually reach the corresponding unity of heaven and mind with spearman skill."
The method of weaponry not only doesn’t enhance qi blood but also can’t gain traits through Limit Breaking.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, for Meng Chuan personally, body techniques are better.
Two weeks quickly passed.
Meng Chuan closed the red dot push on United University’s mission system, clicked "Abandon."