Martial Arts Longevity Begins with the Equipment Slot

Chapter 7 Fierce Tiger Moves the Mountain, Blood Refinement Achieved

"The Five Tiger Fist requires the use of a specific internal breathing technique."

"The so-called internal breathing method is a method of circulating breath; to put it simply, it is a highly efficient breathing technique."

"When internal energy is cultivated to a high level, it can cause the blood and qi in the body to surge, and the instantaneous burst is enough to split stone tablets and shatter rocks."

"I'll teach you the internal energy cultivation formula first, remember it well."

Zhao Dashan stood under the old locust tree, his voice slightly lowered: "The tiger crouches, sinking into the dantian; breath surges, spine rises. Eyes widen, spirit arrives first; fists strike, qi follows."

"The tiger lies in the dantian, which is to accumulate power. The qi should sink to three inches of the lower abdomen, like a fierce tiger lying in the grass. When it does not move, it is still, but when it moves, it will startle the world."

"The breath surges through the spine, which is the release of power. The breath travels up the spine, exploding segment by segment, to the shoulder, to the elbow, and to the fist."

As he spoke, he tapped the back of his neck with his hand.

"This is the Dazhui point. When Qi passes through this point, the eyes will naturally feel hot, hence the saying 'The eyes open and the spirit arrives first.'"

"When your mind and eyes are focused, your punching power will truly follow."

Lu Tong silently recited the incantation several times, memorizing each word and phrase.

"Practice with me a few times. Don't think too much at the beginning. First, strive for 'formal resemblance,' then 'spiritual resemblance,' and finally 'spiritual resemblance.'"

Zhao Dashan slowly rose to his feet, his center of gravity lowered, and his hands loosely clenched into claws at his waist. He looked like a tiger poised to pounce, crouching amidst the undergrowth.

"Inhale, lower your hips."

Chen Yu tried to bend his knees and clasp his hands on his waist, attempting to mimic the "tiger crouching on grass" posture, but it always felt stiff.

"The hips should be relaxed, not squatting."

Chen Yu adjusted his movements according to the instructions.

This time, he felt a slight exertion in his lower abdomen, and his center of gravity became much more stable.

"Exhale, push your spine upward, and extend your paws forward."

As Zhao Dashan spoke, he demonstrated, slowly moving his palm up the spine and lightly touching with his knuckles, as if combing a tiger's spine.

Following this force, Chen Yu's back arched segment by segment, and his breath surged accordingly.

"The tiger stretches its back, then pounces."

Zhao Dashan stopped his stance and stood still.

"The waist is the lifeblood of a tiger. If the waist is not flexible, it will only exert its strength when it pounces. If it encounters a skilled tiger, it will fall with a single push."

After Chen Yu finished his set of moves, he secretly summoned the [Technique Panel].

The Spirit Deer Stance Technique has been mastered to its peak, so there's no need to occupy the only slot anymore.

It's time to switch to a new technique.

Five Tiger Fist Technique, begin equipping!

【Technique Section (Tier 1 7%)】

[Technique]: Five Tiger Fist

[Quality]: Low-grade Tier 1

[Status]: Equipped

[Progress]: First floor (17/100)

[Equipment Requirements]: Beginner Level of Blood Refining Realm

[Equipment Effect]: Cultivation will surely yield results, once proven, forever, progress is visible, cultivation efficiency +20%.

As Chen Yu practiced again and again, the progress bar continued to increase.

[Five Tiger Fist Experience Points +17]

……

Two hours passed.

Chen Yu practices boxing, with Zhao Dashan giving him pointers.

Before we knew it, the sun was setting in the west.

After practicing the Five Tiger Fist Technique eight times in one afternoon, I opened the [Techniques Panel] again.

[Technique]: Five Tiger Fist

[Progress]: Second floor (36/200)

The progress bar increased by a full 119 points, reaching the second level.

The Five Tigers Fist is also a type of body-refining exercise.

Under the talent [Transformation], the equipment effect that increases the cultivation efficiency of body-refining techniques by 50% can take effect.

In addition, the [Skills Slot] comes with a 20% bonus.

With the dual efficiency boost, the cultivation speed is greatly improved.

Chen Yu was overjoyed. At this rate of training, reaching the tenth level might not be too far away, and mastering Blood Refinement would be just around the corner.

Zhao Dashan looked at Chen Yu, whose boxing movements were becoming more and more standard, and he was slightly surprised as he fought each time.

In just one afternoon, his transitions between punches showed no signs of awkwardness, and he had already mastered seven-tenths of the essence of the art.

This child has good comprehension skills and is a promising talent.

If he hadn't been born a servant and signed a bondage contract, perhaps he could have been introduced to the Five Tigers Boxing School and personally trained by his senior brother.

But Zhao Dashan quickly dismissed the thought as soon as it arose. He had been teaching in this training room for over twenty years and had seen at least eighty to a hundred promising students.

Some are too eager for quick success and practice hard for three years, but their skills regress instead of improve, and an injury destroys their foundation.

Some people are old and frail, with declining blood and energy, so no matter how hard they try, it will be in vain.

Some people are initially brilliant, but lack the follow-up talent and eventually become just another ordinary person.

The path of martial arts is long and arduous; to achieve anything, this level of comprehension is merely an entry ticket.

Resources, ambition, perseverance, and opportunity are all indispensable, and one in a hundred people possess all four.

Without further thought, Zhao Dashan turned and left, leaving Chen Yu to continue practicing his boxing.

……

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Chen Yu studied and practiced diligently every day, and his progress in the Five Tigers Fist technique was rapid.

As dusk settled, the setting sun dimmed on the horizon.

Chen Yu practiced the Five Tiger Fist, his movements so fast they left afterimages.

This set of boxing techniques emphasizes striking first, using speed to overcome slowness, hardness to overcome softness, and movement to control stillness.

When Chen Yu unleashed the "Black Tiger Claws at the Heart" and "Fierce Tiger Swings its Tail" techniques in quick succession, and his Qi and blood circulated to their peak, an unexpected change occurred.

"call!"

Chen Yu suddenly opened his mouth and exhaled a breath of stale air.

The aura shot out like an arrow, tracing a path more than three feet through the air before slowly dissipating.

【Technique Section (Tier 1 22%)】

[Technique]: Five Tiger Fist

[Progress]: 10th floor 1000/1000

"Finally... the tenth floor is complete."

He looked down at his hands.

A faint red tinge appeared on the palm, a sign that the blood and qi were abundant and flowing through the meridians.

Chen Yu calmed his mind and carefully sensed the wisp of nascent true blood within his body.

It is like a small red snake, slowly moving through the meridians, and wherever it passes, a warm and comfortable feeling arises in the limbs and bones.

Although this wisp of true blood is still thin at this moment, it is solid and pure, with a firm foundation.

The so-called "mastery of blood refining" means condensing a special "true blood" within the body.

Qi and blood are like firewood; the more vigorously they burn, the faster they are consumed.

Only by gathering this true blood can a martial artist maintain physical strength far exceeding that of ordinary people during combat.

Ordinary qi and blood are thin as mist, seemingly vast but actually superficial.

When fighting, they run out of steam after a few moves and become easy prey.

True blood is condensed and refined; one drop of true blood is equivalent to ten drops of ordinary blood, greatly enhancing endurance.

Chen Yu stood up and casually threw a punch.

"call--"

The force of the punch pierced the air, creating a low, whistling sound.

He could clearly feel the warm true blood in his dantian moving with his thoughts and instantly surging to his right arm.

The entire arm seemed to be infused with new power, the muscles were taut as iron, and the bones hummed softly like jade.

"So this is what it feels like..."

Now, relying on the tenth level of the Five Tiger Fist Technique, Chen Yu has condensed a wisp of true blood and entered the Great Perfection of the Blood Refining Realm.

But this is not the limit of Blood Refining; there is still a lot of room for improvement before reaching the perfection of Blood Refining Realm.

To achieve the minor perfection of Blood Refining, one must condense at least three strands of true blood.

To reach the pinnacle of Blood Refining, one must condense nine strands of true blood.

Even with only a wisp of true blood, one can still refine skin, but the efficiency is too low and the strength is not high enough, making it incomparable to perfect blood refining.

The Five Tiger Fist is a common martial art. Even if you master it to its peak, you can only condense a wisp of qi and blood, and you can't reach the level of perfect blood refining.

Because it is easy to learn and practice, and produces rapid results, it is widely welcomed by everyone.

The master loves to teach, and the apprentice loves to learn.

However, this technique does not have a high enough potential and can only be practiced as a transitional technique.

"It seems I need to go to the training room again and ask Zhao Dashan for some advanced techniques."