Chapter 7, Warrior, Qi Refinement

Similar to ancient Qigong, contemporary Qigong, when cultivated to a certain level, will encounter a new dimension: the soul

The cultivation of qigong is important, but martial arts are equally important

"It's not just a little better; it's simply excellent!" Tie Jun stretched his body, ran to the table with a grin, and grabbed a greasy chicken leg from the plate, stuffing it into his mouth

In this world, after achieving the innate state, there exists a significant meaning. However, those who can interfere with the dualities of yin and yang find that many deities, such as the mountain gods, earth gods, and even deities of the city, are still inferior by a considerable margin in the presence of innate practitioners. This is also why, in "Journey to the West," so many earth gods and mountain gods are treated as servants by those demon kings; they simply cannot compete with them

In the past, for Tie Jun, the innate realm was merely an unattainable dream. However, now, having acquired the memories of the Earth Lord Chen Jiu, Tie Jun possesses sufficient confidence that he may soon step into the realm of the innate.

A good martial art can enable a practitioner with mediocre qi skills to stand out and defeat opponents stronger than themselves. However, martial skills do not encompass everything; the decisive role of divine powers and magical artifacts is even greater. Yet, divine powers are difficult to cultivate, and magical artifacts are hard to find. Since the sealing of the gods, for eighteen thousand years, magical artifacts have been rarely heard of in the world. Only a few methods of crafting them have been passed down, and while one can craft them oneself, in the current era, natural treasures are scarce. Even if some magical artifacts can be crafted, their power often falls short of expectations. The recent commotion caused by the evil sect practitioners in Dongling involved a black banner, which was a magical artifact they crafted themselves. Against ordinary constables, it is effective, but when encountering experts from the Six Doors, it was easily broken by a single sword strike, demonstrating its limited power. Moreover, crafting magical artifacts consumes time, materials, and effort. With that time, it is better to focus on improving one's own qi skills and martial techniques, which is far more advantageous.

Compared to innate Qi Refiners, the number of acquired martial artists is significantly greater, and their status and position differ greatly. In the court, all innate Qi Refiners are either generals guarding a region or powerful individuals dominating a territory

You rascal, hurry up and wash up!" Tie Dan laughed and scolded, giving Tie Jun a light tap on the forehead. Seeing that his son was fine, he was undoubtedly the happiest.

How are you and the books? Are you feeling better now?

The body represents physical strength, while the soul embodies spiritual power, commonly referred to as mental strength

The same applies to Tie Jun

As a result, everyone gradually shifted their focus to martial arts and techniques, leading to remarkable advancements in the path of martial arts. Compared to over 10,000 years ago, there has been significant improvement. However, in Chen Jiu's eyes, the greatest development in martial arts over the past 10,000 years has been the emergence of ultimate techniques; everything else is merely a matter of additional tricks and embellishments.

In the realm of Qigong, the ability to access spiritual power is a watershed moment. Those who have accessed spiritual power are referred to as innate, also known as Qigong practitioners, while those who have not accessed spiritual power are referred to as acquired, known as martial artists

Indeed, it is no longer 18,000 years ago, and there are not as many great powers as before. Over the course of 18,000 years, the martial arts of the entire world have undergone significant advancements and transformations. Particularly since the Journey to the West 800 years ago, short weapons, represented by swords, have gradually flourished. Compared to 10,000 years ago, martial arts now place greater emphasis on technique. However, long weapons have not been eliminated; they continue to thrive, albeit in two distinctly different realms. In the world of military generals and the literary community, long weapons remain predominant within the army. Conversely, among some idle martial artists, short weapons are more prevalent. Short weapons, represented by swords, have gradually flourished. Compared to 10,000 years ago, martial arts now place greater emphasis on technique. However, long weapons have not been eliminated; they continue to thrive, albeit in two distinctly different realms. In the world of military generals and the literary community, long weapons remain predominant within the army. Conversely, among some idle martial artists, short weapons are more prevalent.

Certainly, it is still too early to discuss innate matters; this is merely a wonderful ideal

The soul and the body are alike, each possessing its own strength

In general martial arts, the strength exerted is evenly distributed throughout the body. For instance, a complete spear technique consists of eighty-one moves. When facing an opponent, executing these eighty-one moves in sequence is characteristic of a novice. A true master, however, adapts these eighty-one moves according to the opponent's techniques, employing corresponding moves to counter effectively. This demonstrates flexibility in application. Regardless of whether the moves are executed in sequence or broken down, one certainty remains: it is impossible to concentrate all strength into a single move. Doing so would result in a lack of power for the subsequent move, rendering even the most skillful techniques ineffective. Therefore, when performing these moves, strength is evenly distributed. Yet, at the conclusion of this spear technique, there will always be one or two moves that require the full exertion of strength to execute. These moves possess significantly greater power than ordinary techniques, thus they are referred to as ultimate moves.

Qigong is a rather complicated matter

Compared to the family swordsmanship found at https://www.hetushu.com, this set of staff techniques far surpasses it in terms of intricacy. Furthermore, the cultivation of the qi gong known as the Western Wilderness War King Qi by Chen Qi has significantly enhanced his strength.

However, regardless of how it changes, the essence of the Qi refining technique remains unchanged, still relying on Qi refinement to enhance physical strength.

You are sleeping too deeply; waking you up could be harmful to your body. A skilled martial artist like Tie Dan certainly understands how crucial deep sleep is for someone like Tie Jun, who has just suffered a serious injury and is in a recovery phase.

The power of a secret technique is formidable, yet it cannot be sustained for long. Therefore, it is not employed unless absolutely necessary or when there is at least an eighty percent certainty. This is the essence of a secret technique

Eighteen thousand years ago, during the time of the Fengshen War, the number of ultimate techniques was limited. However, with the development of the times and the increasing emphasis on martial arts skills today, more and more ultimate techniques have been developed. In fact, many martial arts have emerged that are entirely composed of these ultimate techniques. The uniqueness of these martial arts lies in their few moves and great power, and they are, of course, extremely precious

After this sleep, it was not until noon of the following day that I finally awoke.

Feeling a wave of dizziness, Tie Jun could no longer contain his impatience with the * picture * book, rubbed his nose, and fell into a deep sleep

Even many martial artists' lifelong aspiration is to step into the innate Qi refining realm

The so-called ultimate technique is a lethal move within a martial art.

The set of demon-slaying techniques that Chen Jiu understood dates back 18,000 years. Its power is considerable, but it lacks variety, possessing only a single ultimate move meant for desperate situations. In Chen Jiu's eyes, it has already fallen behind the times. However, as he has already attained the form of a Yin God, mastering martial arts is of no use to him. Thus, for over 10,000 years, his focus has not been on martial arts, causing him to miss many opportunities. He has merely observed the development of martial arts with indifference, without learning any new techniques. This has left Tie Jun somewhat disappointed, but for him at this moment, it is already sufficient.

The ideals are abundant and full, while reality is stark and lean

Father, why didn't you call me! Feeling that he had overslept, he complained somewhat to Tie Dan.

In Tie Jun's view, the soul is quite mysterious; however, in this world, it is actually easy to understand. Isn't it just a ghost

Although it is said that after Laozi's transformation, Qigong has undergone significant changes compared to 18,000 years ago, it ultimately originates from the Fengshen era, and the system remains the same