Cosmic-Level Demon God-Chapter 36 - 33: Nourishing Spirit within the Fist, Wind Forest Fire Mountain

Chapter 36: Chapter 33: Nourishing Spirit within the Fist, Wind Forest Fire Mountain

Am I in the same sect as He Lanchan?

Qin Shi was shocked. As expected, Old Liang had been hiding his skills.

Being associated with one of the first-generation top ten martial artists, how could Hong Sheng’s background be insignificant?

Those top-tier martial artists of great renown ventured to the Galactic Frontier multiple times, engaging in battles and leaving behind legends.

In the end, they returned alive, bathed in glory, establishing the Starry Sky Dojo, and standing at the Star Sea Peak.

Even when meeting a governor of an Administrative New Star,

they had to show some respect, conducting themselves with great courtesy and not daring to be negligent.

"What are you thinking? He Lanchan never had a proper master in his life, eating at numerous places, and being affiliated with countless sects.

If you step out of Old Factory Street and Heng Province one day, you can go to Jing Province.

Then you’ll find that there are as many dojos under He Lanchan’s name as there are old-brand restaurants on the street."

Old Liang was speechless. His disciple was good at everything except one thing.

He always thought of finding a powerful backer.

He lacked the spirit of hard work and self-improvement.

From ancient times to the present, which top martial artist

became a big shot based solely on their sect’s influence and connections?

Well, maybe there was one.

Old Liang thought for a moment, and a name popped into his mind.

Jiang Baichuan, one of the first-generation top ten martial artists!

His father Jiang Wanli was unassuming, the first half-step Martial God in the Great Expansion Movement, stationed as the Supreme Military Commander of the Gouchen Ancient Star.

His elder brother Jiang Qianliu was an honorary academician at the highest research center in Dongxia, a committee member hired by the Four National Universities, the youngest powerhouse among the academic community.

His son Jiang Weiyi, it was said, was blessed by foreign gods even in the womb, a prodigy likely to break Qi Wuxiang’s record of winning the Star Cup.

Many envious and jealous gossipers privately joked that Jiang Baichuan’s life was straightforward and pure.

It probably consisted of three parts: "My Father, the Commander," "My Brother, the Academician," and "My Son, the Prodigy."

"Master Liang, it’s just us here, don’t keep it a secret.

Even if I really am in the same sect as the top ten, I wouldn’t go around boasting to get attention."

Qin Shi looked at his master expectantly, feeling like a child who had been poor for years, desperately hoping that his parents were actually billionaires waiting to tell him on his coming of age.

These days, if you have the chance to find a powerful backer and live a comfortable life, who wants to struggle alone?

He dreamed that Old Liang was actually a peerless master with a hidden identity,

just disguising his name and living in Old Factory Street to retire.

And now, the ten-year period was up, Master Liang would reveal his true self with a sly smile, the old Dragon King returning to his position!

With just a word, he could get himself specially recruited by the Four National Universities!

"Stop reading those third-rate novels. Legendary experiences always belong to those who gather momentum, Qin Shi."

Old Liang looked at his disciple’s expectant expression and sighed helplessly:

"Your master really doesn’t have any special background. Think about it, how many years has Heng Province been isolated? We even have to wait for the broadcast to watch the Star Cup. Which great expert would stay here?"

It made sense.

Heng Province wasn’t exactly a great place, far inferior to super-administrative planets like the Imperial Capital or Hai Province.

Qin Shi slumped his shoulders and accepted reality.

The dream of winning by clinging to his master’s coattails was shattered just like that.

"Speaking of He Lanchan, he grew up in the slums and had a genetic disease, with a weak physique from birth. Later, he acquired an opportunity and left the remote Ya State.

In his life, he has been part of many sects, learned many skills, and bowed to many masters, easily over eighty times."

Old Liang’s eyes sparkled as he talked about his idol, looking like a fan:

"Hong Sheng was just one of the places he stayed at. He learned from my grandmaster for a while, barely qualifying as an unregistered disciple. Insisting on this connection would be laughable."

Qin Shi was disappointed, almost being able to call Stone Buddha his senior uncle.

"He Lanchan’s talent and natural ability were unbelievably extraordinary. In Jing Province, where talents are numerous, my grandmaster had never taken anyone seriously. But upon meeting He Lanchan, he wanted to pass on all he knew."

Old Liang laughed heartily, recalling how his master used to grumble in a jealous tone that his grandmaster was biased and favored others.

"He Lanchan learned Hong Sheng’s ’Hundred Stances Refining Stance’ in two months. In gratitude, he called my grandmaster ’teacher.’

In his match with Qi Wuxiang in the Star Cup, he performed an astonishing move called ’All Things Annihilated,’ filled with endless imagery, as if stars were collapsing and the sun and moon were sinking.

Tracing its roots, it came from Hong Sheng’s ’Hundred Stances Refining Stance.’ My master watched the broadcast, sat in meditation all night, and couldn’t come to his senses.

He perhaps didn’t expect his martial art to be carried forward and innovated to such a degree.

He was delighted but also somewhat disheartened, feeling he had let down the ancestors of Hong Sheng."

All Things Annihilated?

One of the five killing moves created by Stone Buddha?

It came from Hong Sheng’s heritage...

Qin Shi couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

The teacher at New No.1 High School had played past highlights of the Star Cup in the computer room. The first match between He Lanchan and Qi Wuxiang was one of the top five classics.

"Martial arts is a path of seeking truth and a path of competition.

Everyone who steps on this path must find the ’stance’ that suits them best.

As I mentioned before, training methods include Nourishing the Body and Nourishing the Spirit.

Hong Sheng’s ’Hundred Stances Refining Stance’ uses the heart as a furnace to capture the imagery of all things, a method of Nourishing the Spirit.

Once mastered, all phenomena—beasts, birds, wind, forests, fire, mountains—can be used."

Old Liang’s tone was calm and his words were clear:

"Speaking of intention, it is lofty, otherwise, He Lanchan wouldn’t have valued it.

But the downside is that its threshold is equally high. Out of the Seven Great Limits of the flesh, the Divine Barrier is the hardest to break through.

Nourishing the spirit and nourishing the aura have always been more difficult than training the tendons and strength.

Not to mention, Hong Sheng’s heritage only encompasses four ’stances.’

Named Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain.

My grandmaster had eight disciples, and the best among them, my master, only mastered three.

As for me, I’m not as good as my master, let alone my grandmaster."

Got it.

The grandmaster’s skills were high, but he didn’t consider that future generations might not be talented enough!

He passed down the ’Theory of Relativity,’ but the disciples could only understand ’Calculus!’

Qin Shi thought to himself and then asked:

"So, how many stances did He Lanchan master?"

Old Liang smiled wryly:

"While learning from my grandmaster at the dojo, he mastered all four: Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain. After making a name for himself in the Star Cup, he reportedly mastered 8,800 stances, ranging from the natural forces like dripping water and withering plants to the destructive forces like mountain collapses and celestial rivers overturning, encompassing everything.

This is why He Lanchan’s supporters never recognized Qi Wuxiang as the top of the top ten. Because in their first match, if King Qi hadn’t been saved by the Twin Treasure Trees, blocking the killing blow, his legend of four consecutive championships over ten years would have ended before it even started."

What?

8,800 stances!

How terrifying must Stone Buddha’s ’spirit’ be to accommodate such a vast and diverse array of ’stances.’

And to have refined and utilized them all!

Qin Shi was amazed and somewhat incredulous.

These first-generation top ten who left their names in the Star Sea were too monstrous.

No wonder the new generation of prodigies like Yu Li, Fu Zhao, and Jiang Weiyi.

Even though they emerged one after another, showcasing outstanding talent and being heavily promoted by the Martial Arts Association, they still couldn’t gain widespread recognition from the ’ancient fans.’

No way!

The old generation was just too dazzling, making their successors appear dim by comparison.

"In the vast Star Sea, among billions of beings, there has only been one He Lanchan in thousands of years.

The 8,800 stances, though vast, started with Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain, building foundational strength and then soaring to new heights.

Qin Shi, don’t aim too high, the boundless Star Sea is beneath your feet, and you can’t reach the sky in one step."

Old Liang solemnly advised and reminded.

"When your life force breaks through the twenty-point threshold, I will teach you the true Nourishing Spirit Method.

For now, having just broken through the Tendon Limit, you are only qualified to understand ’stance.’"

Qin Shi immediately sat up straight, ready to learn seriously.

With Old Liang’s detailed explanation, he began to understand.

The so-called "stance" is to encompass "Heaven and Earth" with "Heart Intent."

It’s not exclusive to the Old Martial Sect.

On the contrary.

The New Martial Sect is the one that carried it forward, simplifying and popularizing it.

For example, the famous Military Boxing is heavily imbued with "stance."

Many renowned generals and colonels, known for their prowess in combat, had comprehended ultimate techniques from it.

Such as the "Heavy Cannon Style," "War Axe Style," "Tank Cannon Fist," and "Fighter Jet Soaring Body Technique," all are notable techniques of the New Martial Sect.

Even in many street magazines, there’s a semi-true legend about Marshal Qin, one of the Twin Jewels of Dongxia.

In the past, he defeated an alien deity with a move called "Million Soldiers Crossing the River," expanding territories and establishing a legacy of merits.

"As swift as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as aggressive as fire, and as immovable as a mountain..."

Qin Shi digested today’s insights and casually asked:

"Master Liang, which stance are you best at?"

"I’m already crippled in one leg, just barely surviving."

Old Liang chuckled:

"It’s been years since I fought anyone; my techniques are almost entirely forgotten."

Qin Shi immediately fell silent, obediently helping his master up and putting on his short-sleeved shirt.

Today, having broken through the Tendon Limit, his life force should have significantly improved.

His eyes gleamed slightly.

The growth of the Monument Panel.

Quietly reaching [0.010%]

"Ten points, I’ve reached the First Rank!"