Chapter 6, Enlightenment

The various organs within the body are controlled with great flexibility

Only ten months remain, can I truly break through to the transformation of strength? Xu Yi pondered, theoretically speaking, if one can cultivate the dark strength throughout the body, one should be able to step into the transformation of strength. However, Xu Yi is stuck at this step.

In the "True Explanation of the Four Symbolic Boxing Techniques," it is described that "from all eighty-four thousand pores, clouds and mist rise up as breath, which is the true breath of the spirit. Without genuine transmission, it is difficult to enter this path; without perseverance, it is hard to reach this realm"

The transformation of energy also has three levels. The first level is the initial stage of energy transformation. The second level is the intermediate skill of energy transformation, known as "embracing the elixir." This level can also be referred to as that of a grandmaster. The term "embracing the elixir" refers to the internal cultivation of the golden elixir, achieving a state of completeness in all aspects, and concentrating the essence, energy, spirit, blood, and marrow throughout the body. The third level is described as "breaking through the void and perceiving the indestructible spirit," which is that of a great grandmaster. Such individuals can easily live to the age of two hundred.

After six months of rigorous training and sparring, I have cultivated my internal strength throughout my body and have already grasped the subtleties of soft power. With this harmonious blend of hardness and softness, my internal strength has reached a significant level, yet I find myself unable to break through to the next stage of transformation. Xu Yi thought to himself, at this moment he had fallen into a bottleneck. He was merely one step away from transformation, but that step felt as distant as the horizon.

"Are you Chen Aiyang?" At the same time, a young man dressed in a black tracksuit stepped forward

Xu Yi suddenly began to murmur, his eyes growing brighter. He had grasped that point, that thread of energy.

Main Quest: Achieve Excellence

At this moment, the infinite system that had been in a frozen state finally emitted a sound

Xu Yi assumed a boxing stance, with both hands drawing a circle. This is the Tai Chi Moon-Embracing posture. His entire body expanded and contracted with the movements of his hands, opening and closing, resembling the rhythm of breathing through the mouth and nose

Suddenly, with another retraction of the fist, every pore of the body tightened and closed, bulging high, with veins prominently visible, the entire body appeared dark blue.

Call!

To break through the limits of one's capabilities, one must reach the realm of unity between heaven and humanity. However, the term "heaven and humanity" here does not refer to the deities found in fantasy. Instead, it signifies breath. The most evident manifestation of the union between humanity and the universe is in each breath, which inhales and exhales the essence of heaven and earth

This is the concept of yielding force in martial arts. It is intricate and detailed. Every pore of the body is under complete control, exerting force evenly, being hard when necessary and soft when required

Xu Yi felt a sense of relief after the death threat from the system disappeared. He did not pay much attention to the content of the system.

Is the heavens trying to cut me off! Damn, all I want is to live, why is it so difficult! Xu Yi was extremely troubled. It has been more than two years since he entered the world of dragons and snakes, and there is not much time left before the three-year limit set by the system.

Xu Yi has stepped into the realm of transformation, and in this world, he can be considered a master. He belongs to the group of individuals with top-tier combat power

Heaven seeks to abandon me, heaven seeks to abandon me, heaven abandons me, the one who is abandoned by heaven, the one who is abandoned by heaven... The celestial being only seeks in abandonment

System prompt: Main quest completed

"I was looking for you, come lend a hand," said the young man in a black tracksuit, with a smile on his face

Gradually, as he danced, the surrounding air seemed to transform into flowing seawater, an exceptionally powerful pressure tightly enveloping his entire body, every inch of skin, every pore, leaving him completely breathless

The strength has transformed, allowing for complete control throughout the body, from the inside out. In that moment, Xu Yi realized that he had finally broken through that layer of paper and entered the highest level of martial arts. This also represents the pinnacle of the path to health preservation

Hong Kong, a certain villa community, is located in a tranquil area with a beautiful environment

Mercury! In the terminology of boxing, it refers to movement. The meaning of this phrase in boxing is that during the practice of boxing, one must be cautious, cease breathing, and then seek breath in the midst of movement as the boxing postures are executed

The host must leave the mission world within one month

Subsequently, Xu Yi felt his heart again, calming his mind and steadying his breath. In an instant, the beating of his heart suddenly slowed down, as if a race car traveling at 120 kilometers per hour had abruptly decelerated to 30 kilometers per hour

In his casual and unstructured manner, devoid of any imposing artistic conception, it resembled an elderly lady practicing Tai Chi in the park. However, when Xu Yi leisurely executed this "dance technique," it exuded a strangely soft and gentle sensation

In the early morning, one can see a young person dressed in a white tracksuit jogging around the community. This individual moves with a steady gait, has a gentle expression, and breathes with a certain rhythm, suggesting that they are someone who has deeply practiced internal martial arts.

Finally, finally! At this moment, Xu Yi was extremely excited, truly wanting to let out a long howl towards the sky

That is sweat, which, under the action of muscular effort, directly transforms into vapor and rises. A strong person, after vigorous exercise in the harsh winter, will also see the sweat on their head evaporate, producing visible steam in a very short time. However, Xu Yi's entire body is exuding vapor from every pore.

A steady sound of breathing emanated from Xu Yi's mouth and nose, exhaling with each punch and inhaling as he retracted his fists

There is only one month left until the return, so it would be better to make good use of it, Xu Yi thought

This is the "Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound," a method of cleansing the marrow in internal martial arts. Techniques such as the Six-Character Mantra from Tibet, the Marrow Cleansing Classic from Shaolin, and the Toad Fishing Technique from Wudang are all exquisite methods for cleansing the marrow and training the body

It is time to meet the masters of this world, Xu Yi thought

With each exhalation and inhalation, as he punched and retracted his fists, his pores opened and closed more violently. In the end, with every exhalation that opened his pores, it was as if boiling water was inside them, rising in a mist of steam and heat

The breakthrough of dynamic energy lies in human respiration. How should breathing be controlled, and how can it be sought?

Moreover, Xu Yi's physical movements were not vigorous; he engaged in a leisurely fight, and his initial desire to eat had already slowed down to an incredibly sluggish pace. He relied solely on the control of the opening and closing of the body's capillaries to evenly emit vapor.

Task progress: Completed

In the secluded courtyard, Xu Yi practiced boxing alone, the wind swirling with each strike. His body was positioned in the San Ti Shi tiger stance, and with every movement, sounds akin to thunder and tiger roars emanated from within his body

Suck

A bird cannot be added, and a fly cannot land

More than ten months have passed. Xu Yi practices daily and monthly martial arts without interruption, as if he has become completely engrossed in it

In this endless cycle, the entire surface of the body seems to be shrouded in mist, resembling that of a celestial being

With a single punch, every pore in Xu Yi's body relaxed and opened up, causing his skin to suddenly turn red, resembling a cooked shrimp, as if blood were about to spurt out from his pores

Suddenly, Xu Yi turned around, lightly clenching his fists, his entire body relaxed, even the expression on his face, and the lower part of his body felt incredibly at ease. He leisurely began to practice the stances of Tai Chi, Xing Yi, and Ba Gua, the three schools of martial arts.

I am!" replied Chen Aiyang, with an elegant demeanor and a refined disposition

In addition to the main quest, there are two side quests: "Hundred Slayers of Dark Energy" and "Defeat Tang Zichen." As for "Defeat Tang Zichen," Xu Yi expressed indifference towards this task, believing that whether or not the side quest eliminates the threat, it holds little significance in terms of completion.

If someone were nearby at that moment, they would notice that Xu Yi seemed to be enveloped in a fine white mist that was ebbing and flowing around him