Chapter 60 Improved Strength, A Figure in the Martial World (Please Read On)
The name "Biluo" is taken from the Biluo River.
"I do not know where the Biluo River is."
"Among the thousands of skills in the world, if we are to be strict, martial arts is also a kind of skill. Different paths lead to the same goal. No matter what skill you study, if you can become a master and a 'great master' that is admired by thousands, you must transcend the skill itself."
"Incorporate your own insights and understanding of the world..."
"What we call martial arts is actually the understanding and perception of all things in the world by martial arts masters; they just use martial arts as a vehicle to express it?"
Li Xian is in the stage of feeling his way across the river.
My thoughts wandered freely. I pondered the martial artist who was touted as a god.
Li Xian had witnessed the viciousness of the Azure Palm technique firsthand. However, after obtaining the technique and studying it thoroughly, he felt there were some discrepancies.
The force of a palm strike is not necessarily cold and sinister.
Instead, it resembles the mighty, surging river, layer upon layer, waves crashing endlessly. It is estimated that the lady observed the river for a long time, seeing the river flowing endlessly day after day, before suddenly having an inspiration and creating this palm technique.
Of course, this is just Li Xian's conjecture.
Martial arts, like classical texts, are inherently open to interpretation.
The same martial art will manifest differently depending on who practices it.
"The best way to practice the Jade Palm technique is with a medicinal bath."
"I don't have the necessary conditions right now, so I'll figure out how to practice on my own."
The initial practice of the Azure Silk Palm is quite interesting. It requires taking silk ropes, which must be silkworm silk ropes, as thin as hair, and wrapping them around each finger joint, with a small wind chime hanging from the end.
Try to transmit the force of your palm through a thin string to a small wind chime. When the wind chime rings one after another, forming a melody, it means that the initial training is complete.
If you can do this, you have achieved the smooth flow of Qi, which is considered to be the beginning of your journey.
If you can't reach this level, you'll never be able to master the Azure Palm. Because the Azure Palm is essentially about striking out with a single palm strike, while the palm and knuckles each exude different palm energy.
These palm strikes mix and intertwine, winding into a knot, just like a lock.
It leaves indelible marks on a person.
This martial art is indeed ruthless in the early stages, but it becomes increasingly powerful and unrestrained as it progresses.
Like water from a source, it slowly gathers from an inconspicuous trickle into a mighty river.
"Practicing martial arts... combined with my state of mind at the time, seems to make it even more difficult to understand martial arts."
From this day forward, Li Xian will become obsessed with the "Azure Palm".
When he wasn't on patrol, he would practice martial arts; that was all.
Two days later.
[Azure Palm]
[Proficiency: 11/800 Beginner]
[Description: Small streams can become rivers. Through diligent practice, you have already grasped the basics of the palm technique.]
"Entering the palm technique is different; just the entry level requires 800 points of proficiency."
"Let's get started!"
Li Xian muttered to himself and stopped thinking about it.
At this stage, the method of practice changes.
There are two training methods: first, practice palm techniques, which are routines for fighting enemies; second, practice palm power, which is of utmost importance in this palm technique.
Li Xian proceeded step by step, advancing together.
[Proficiency +1]
[Proficiency +1]
Accumulate silently.
Throughout the day, the proficiency of the Azure Palm technique increased by 152, showing significant progress. Of course, the proficiency of the Gentle Breeze Kick technique also improved, increasing by 174.
[Qingfeng Leg]
[Proficiency: 719/1500 Minor Mastery]
The feeling of progress filled him with motivation.
"Accumulate strength, accumulate strength!"
Under the clear moonlight.
Li Xian was covered in sweat and drew a bucket of ice-cold well water. He splashed it on his face, and the biting coldness washed away the sweat and his fatigue.
After a short rest, I continued practicing my palm strikes, practicing them relentlessly.
That Azure Palm truly lives up to its reputation as an advanced martial art; its speed in accumulating internal energy far surpasses that of the Four Directions Fist and similar styles.
Moreover, it is more refined, and when the Qi is condensed into threads, it is even more difficult to break.
All of this progress is clearly visible.
These days of relentless self-cultivation, though fulfilling, need not be described in too much detail.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
"Master Li, your guidance has been a great help to us."
at night.
In the open space outside the manor, the moon was bright and the stars were few. A bonfire was burning on the ground, and eight or nine guards kept flattering Li Xian.
"It's not really helping; I'm just taking your money and doing things for you."
Li Xian said.
Li Xian's style of doing things had already become well-known among the guards.
Known for being decisive and efficient, never procrastinating or creating obstacles.
At this time, the guard competition was approaching again. Inside the guard academy, preparations were underway, and many third-class guards were hoping to be promoted again.
Even at worst, they can maintain their Class C status and avoid being relegated to Class D.
Thus, the tradition of "giving special treatment" came about.
Seven or eight well-liked Class C guards pooled together three taels of silver. They then found a Class B guard to instruct them in martial arts, identify their weaknesses, and work to improve them.
But everyone is busy during the day. So the special meal is usually served at night, for about an hour.
Notifying in advance doesn't violate the rules of the village. It can be considered a kind of unspoken rule.
"Master Li, this is to raise money. We hope you will grant us more." Hao Xiaohuo, a third-class guard, presented a cloth bag with both hands.
"I will give you guidance on anything I can," Li Xian said, accepting the money.
Another three taels of silver came in.
It's true what they say, the higher you climb, the more ways you can make money. Sometimes, it's not that you go out and make money, but that money comes to you.
"Who will go first?"
"I will give you guidance within an hour."
Li Xian readily agreed.
"I'll go first!"
A tall, strong Class C guard stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Uncle Li, I practice the Horizontal Strength Kung Fu and the 'Luo Zhuang Leg' martial arts. Please instruct me."
Without a word, he attacked. He was so strong that everyone thought, "If Grandpa Li is defeated, that would be a real joke."
Seeing the guard's swift and intimidating kick, Li Xian dodged to the side, gently kicking his ribs with her toe.
The burly man seemed to have all his strength drained away in an instant, and he was defeated in just one move.
"My move is the 'point-sending-gentle-wind' technique of the Gentle Breeze Kick, which uses the foot to strike acupoints."
Since Li Xian has taken the money, he will take responsibility.
"Your strength increases your power and your stance makes your lower body stable, but unfortunately, you are more ferocious than stable."
"When fighting a weak opponent, your aura can indeed intimidate them and lead to a quick victory. But if you fight a martial artist of the same level, you will reveal a weakness right from the start."
The burly man broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this.
Li Xian couldn't help but sigh. Many of the guards were actually quite skilled in martial arts, but they just couldn't unleash the full power of their skills.
I don't know why.
"You go and reflect on your actions first, then it's time for the next person," Li Xian said, looking at everyone.
After what had just happened, everyone understood that Old Man Li truly possessed genuine skills. They were all eager to try them out.
The second guard was proficient in "Tiger and Leopard Hands" and "Gentle Breeze Legs." Tiger and Leopard Hands is a very dangerous martial art; if used well, even a slightly weaker opponent can be extremely difficult to deal with.
Combined with the Qingfeng Kick, it can be said to be a very flexible martial arts combination.
However, the guard's performance was terrible. He used both hands and feet, thinking his attacks were continuous, but in reality, it was cumbersome and redundant.
For example, in the Qingfeng Leg style, there is a move called "Gentle Breeze Playing with Willows," which strikes the side of the opponent's waist. Similarly, in the Tiger and Leopard style, there is a move called "Tiger and Leopard Double Forms," which also strikes the side of the opponent's waist.
He used his skills simultaneously, striking with both his hands and feet in one direction.
Not only did it expose a flaw, it also made people laugh.
Li Xian kicked him in the butt and said, "You're too eager for quick results. Your most urgent task is to distinguish between your hands and feet. Hands are hands, and feet are feet."
These flaws were very obvious to Li Xian.
But these guards simply couldn't discover or correct the problem.
And so it is.
Li Xian's "Qingfeng Leg" alone was enough to make these third-rate guards barely withstand two moves.
They have more than enough expertise to offer guidance.
After giving the entire lesson, Li Xian rested for a moment, then planned to do it again to see if they had made any progress.
Suddenly, a strange noise was heard. Li Xian stopped what he was doing and looked solemnly into the distance.
On the mountain path, the sound of horses' hooves clattering through the snow could be heard.
A woman, bathed in moonlight and wearing a fox fur coat, rode in on horseback.
"Hey, are you from the village?" the woman asked.
Li Xian paused, and the following thought flashed through his mind:
"This person is from the martial arts world!"
(End of this chapter)
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