Chapter 6, Seven Sounds

After being excited for a while, Lin Dong finally calmed down, let out a silly chuckle, and then crawled out of the cave to continue his daily essential training. Although he now possessed the miraculous effects of the stone pool, Lin Dong understood a simple principle.

In the path of cultivation, what is truly most important is oneself. While external forces can facilitate a smoother journey in cultivation, ultimately, how far one can go on this path depends on oneself

Lin Dong held the stone talisman, a faint cool sensation emanating from his palm. Under that coolness, even the aches in his body seemed to diminish slightly.

If there is anything about Lin Dong that is worthy of suspicion, then this stone talisman undoubtedly ranks first.

Emerging from the stone pool, Lin Dong once again executed a set of Tongbei Fist. This time, he exerted almost all his strength, leaving no reservations whatsoever

In the sweltering summer, the younger generation of the Lin family has been diligently honing their skills throughout the entire season, for they all understand that in six months, the clan competition of the Lin family will take place. This competition holds significant importance for them.

Um ... ...

Suppressing the turbulent emotions within, Lin Dong carefully stored the stone talisman close to him once again. He could faintly sense the extraordinary nature of this talisman. If this news were to spread, it would likely bring considerable trouble to him and the library. Therefore, it is best that this item remains unknown to a second person.

Lin Dong gazed at his palms, murmuring to himself. He could sense that the five sounds might not be his current limit. If he wished, reaching seven sounds would likely not be a difficult task at all

The Lin family is not a particularly powerful or prestigious clan, so it is impossible for every member to enjoy the best treatment. In order to receive the finest spiritual medicines and martial arts training within the family, one must demonstrate their uniqueness.

However, Lin Dong did not feel discouraged by this, as he clearly understood what a terrifying speed it was to cultivate the Nine Echoes of the Tongbei Fist within just ten days

After putting away the stone talisman, Lin Dong pushed the door open. First, he casually ate a bit of the breakfast prepared by Liu Yan, and then he swiftly dashed into the cave. His body was currently in great pain; if he were to engage in intense cultivation again, it would likely lead to injuries. However, fortunately for Lin Dong, who had discovered the miraculous effects of the stone pool, this situation was not much of a trouble.

The Nine Sounds of Tongbei Quan become increasingly difficult to practice as one progresses, especially after the Seventh Sound, where the difficulty multiplies significantly. Therefore, even after Lin Dong diligently trained for ten days, he could barely manage to produce the Ninth Sound, and that was contingent upon his condition. As for the so-called Tenth Sound, he had no inkling of how to approach it.

Seven sounds

This so-called clan ratio serves as a competitive platform where they stand out, and while it may be their first formal competition in life, it also, in a certain sense, determines their future achievements

After a day of rigorous training, in the evening, Lin Xiao, with a serious expression, came to assess Lin Dong's cultivation. He had always been quite strict and demanding regarding the latter's training.

At this speed, reaching the fourth level of body tempering should be very soon

Therefore, one cannot abandon effort and diligence simply because of the stone pool; after all, that is Lin Dong's greatest wealth.

When a set of martial arts techniques produced five crisp sounds, Lin Dong's body came to a halt, his face displaying a peculiar expression, a mix of shock, ecstasy, and a hint of fear

With a punch followed by a pause, Lin Dong's small face flushed with excitement. Relying on this Seven Echoes Back-Fist technique, he felt confident. If he were to encounter that guy Lin Shan again, he would definitely not be beaten without the ability to fight back as he was last time

He touched the skin on his body, and the feeling of hardness became even more pronounced. This brought a look of joy to Lin Dong's small face. At this rate, it is likely that in no more than ten days, he will officially step into the fourth level of body tempering!

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As everyone was busily preparing for the clan competition, there were hardly any disturbances for Lin Dong during this period, and he was quite pleased with the tranquility. Within the ten days following the acquisition of the mysterious stone talisman, he found himself entering that pitch-black space almost every night after falling into a deep sleep, where there existed a 'teacher' who was perfect to the extreme.

Such rigorous training, though arduous, yields remarkably evident results. In just a few days, the skin on his body has become increasingly resilient. At times, he is even able to strike stone with his fists directly. Moreover, when executing the Tongbei Fist, the force he exerts has significantly increased.

Upon witnessing this scene, Lin Dong let out a sigh of relief, and then secretly chuckled to himself. How splendid would Lin Xiao's expression be if he knew that Lin Dong was now actually capable of executing the Tongbei Fist with seven strikes?

This ... ...

After dripping fresh blood into the stone pool, Lin Dong comfortably soaked for half an hour before finally emerging. Not only had the soreness in his body vanished without a trace, but his condition also seemed to have returned to its optimal state.

Suddenly, Lin Dong seemed to recall something, a look of shock appearing on his face. Immediately after, he gritted his teeth and propped himself up, skillfully assuming the stance of the Book of the Unseen Fist, as if he had practiced it countless times. However, only he knew that he had just learned this set of martial arts from Lin Xiao the day before.

In the room, when Lin Dong groggily opened his eyes, the sunlight had already spilled onto his face. He stared at the sunlight streaming into the room, and suddenly, with a vigorous leap, he jumped directly off the bed. Just as he was about to lift his foot, an extreme sensation of soreness suddenly emerged from within his body, nearly causing Lin Dong to buckle his leg and fall to the ground

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The sudden onset of soreness left Lin Dong in a state of shock, as if he had been training tirelessly throughout the entire night

However, this severity, when witnessing Lin Dong execute a set of Tongbei Fist that produced three distinct sounds, even though he was deliberately maintaining his composure, the relaxed and raised eyebrows still revealed the surprise and satisfaction in his heart

This point can be observed from Lin Xiao's routine checks on Lin Dong's progress. He had only managed to produce six sounds. The look in Lin Xiao's eyes became somewhat peculiar; when he initially practiced the Tongbei Fist, it took him a full two months to reach the level of six sounds, whereas Lin Dong achieved this in just ten days. Such speed left even the stringent Lin Xiao without a single word of criticism.

In the room, the young man with books wore a solemn expression as he skillfully executed a set of boxing techniques. Immediately following this, the sound of his arms and sleeves rubbing against each other resonated throughout the space.

What on earth is going on

Is that not a dream

Lin Dong furrowed his brows, and after pondering for a moment, his palm suddenly touched his chest, retrieving a mysterious stone talisman that he had kept in the pocket of his undergarment. This was precisely the item he had obtained from the cave yesterday

While diligently practicing the Tongbei Fist, Lin Dong did not cease his physical training. On the contrary, taking advantage of the remarkable effects of the Stone Pool, he quietly increased the intensity of the courses set by Lin Xiao several times. As a result, although he emerged from the Stone Pool each time feeling like a dead dog, after half an hour, he would climb out revitalized, with all the soreness in his muscles completely dissipated.

This speed left Lin Dong feeling utterly astonished. Among the younger generation of the Lin family, many practiced the Tongbei Fist; however, to reach the level of seven echoes at such a young age is likely an exceedingly rare occurrence.

How could one cultivate so quickly

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A family that emphasizes nurturing individuals will generally find that their members have a much smoother path compared to those who rely solely on self-cultivation, although certain exceptional circumstances are naturally to be excluded

Is this thing really that miraculous