Chapter 6, The Ten Levels of Martial Arts

If this punch were to land on a person, it would shatter the skull. Even a large elephant could be killed with a single punch

Lin Xi hails from a sect and serves as the young master. Although his strength is lacking, he possesses an intricate understanding of the various realms of martial arts. In this world, martial arts are divided into ten levels.

The Triple Strike of the Spine is divided into three levels, and it is an extremely difficult skill to master. Lin Xi has only reached the first level so far, having trained the muscles from both arms to the back. Upon reaching the highest third level, one can theoretically unleash eight times their own strength, which is truly terrifying

These ten realms require gradual accumulation over time. The higher the realm, the more difficult the cultivation becomes. Most people, limited by their innate qualities, remain at realms below the fifth for their entire lives. Only a small number of individuals can break through the boundaries and transcend the fifth realm, becoming exceptional among others

The powerful methods of national martial arts for refining muscles, bones, and skin, combined with the advanced martial prowess of this world

In Lin Xi's memory as the young sect leader, there were some disciples who remained stuck at the realms of bone refining and skin refining for decades, unable to break through even until their old age. This is undoubtedly a significant regret

Lin Xi remained motionless, his eyes revealing a contemplative expression

After reviewing this memory in his mind, Lin Xi fell into deep contemplation

Lin Xi looked up at the sky and then walked towards the main hall of the sect leader at the mountain peak

Bang

It is time to resolve the final troubles

From ordinary disciples to high-ranking elders, even the top-tier experts at the tenth level of martial arts must undergo medicinal baths to refine their bodies, and cannot afford to relax for even a moment; this is a daily practice in martial arts

However, Lin Xi had to admit that although the foundational methods of martial arts in this world were severely lacking, once one surpassed the fifth level of the Tough Skin stage, the energy exhibited by the advanced martial prowess of this world was nothing short of mythical

First Level: Breathing Period. By adjusting the method of breathing, physical fitness is improved. In the sect community, this is the most fundamental skill for new disciples.

Lin Xi was simultaneously taking a medicinal bath while reviewing the martial arts system of this world through the memories in his mind

Lin Xi stepped forward with a measured gait, his body moving slowly within the grand hall. On his back, the great dragon of his spine crackled from head to tail, producing a series of dense, brittle sounds. It was as if a great dragon had come to life, attempting to break free from within his body

Squeak!

Over the course of several thousand years, another world in Lin Xi's memory, under conditions of diminished vitality, focused on refining methods for tendons, bones, and skin, developing these foundational martial arts techniques to their peak. In contrast, the methods in this world are pitifully sparse.

Even as an heir to an ancient martial arts family, Lin Xi had to admit that the advanced martial prowess displayed by the warriors of this world was nothing short of mythical. It was something that the martial artists of the traditional martial arts world could hardly hope to match.

The double doors swung open. Lin Xi stepped out from within. Having not seen the light for several days, his face appeared slightly pale. However, he emanated a powerful vitality throughout his body. His footsteps were solid and steady; even a casual stance made him seem like a great cauldron firmly anchored in place, imparting an extremely formidable presence.

The Tenth Layer: Thunderous Period. This realm represents the pinnacle of the physical body and is a myth in martial arts. It is an object of worship for ordinary martial artists. According to legend, the leader of the Liyang Sect has attained this realm

Ninth Level: Dragon Power Stage. Every warrior in this realm is an extremely terrifying existence. They are said to be individuals capable of contending with the legendary "hetushu.com.com Dragon".

Snap!

Refining the body, iron bones, tough skin... Is the martial arts of this world exactly the same as the national arts I knew in my previous life? Both involve the tempering of muscles, bones, and skin, thereby significantly enhancing one's physical constitution. However, when it comes to the methods of tempering, this world is far inferior to what I experienced in my previous life.

Second Stage: Transportation Period. Through the power of intention, guide the energy and blood from the entire body. Upon reaching this stage, the overall functions of the body will experience a significant enhancement. The effect of energy absorption from food will also far exceed that of ordinary individuals

This set of martial arts was developed by predecessors based on thousands of years of national martial arts heritage. The training areas encompass three vital organizational chains throughout the body, and the techniques for exerting force include several key principles such as collapsing, exploding, and relying. All of these are explosive methods. Once an attack is initiated, it is immediately like a mountain torrent, unstoppable.

However, the methods of refining tendons, bones, and skin that Lin Xi had in mind were countless. That was the accumulation of thousands of years from a world.

The Fourth Stage: Iron Bone Period. At this point, the practice of martial arts undergoes a significant qualitative change. The most evident change is that the bones become hard, resembling gold and iron, and the strength surpasses that of ordinary people. Subduing tigers and binding lions becomes as easy as turning one's hand.

In this world, breathing techniques and the circulation of vital energy are the most fundamental skills. They are essential abilities for all martial artists across various sects and form the foundation of the martial arts system in this world

Today marks the day when the six elders of the Five Thunder Sect convene to discuss the revocation of Lin Xi's qualifications as the young sect leader

The terror of the three-strike spinal attack is evident

Fifth Level: Tough Skin. Warriors at this level are even more powerful. Not only are their bones hard, but the tendons and skin all over their bodies have also been significantly enhanced. Ordinary knives and guns cannot even penetrate their skin.

When the martial arts of the nation combine with this world of power, what unfolds before him is an entirely new path.

From memory, it is known that the methods by which martial artists in this world refine their tendons, bones, and skin are quite monotonous. They primarily rely on stone locks for strength training, medicinal substances for body tempering, and fist techniques for skin conditioning. When it comes to the fifth level of the tough skin stage, the fist techniques used for refining tendons and skin are even more limited. The entire Five Thunder Sect has only one such technique.

In the previous life, even the most powerful masters of national martial arts could only achieve the ability to shatter stones and break boulders. In this world, however, martial artists are even said to possess the strength to contend with "dragons," capable of lifting tens of thousands of pounds of rock, jumping hundreds of meters in height, and directly leaping over a mountain peak

Seventh Level: Giant Spirit Stage. Warriors at this level have refined their muscles, bones, and skin to an extremely high degree. A most obvious characteristic is the ability to instantly expand their bodies, transforming into a giant. They possess immense destructive power, capable of single-handedly slaughtering an entire army. Eighth Level: Diamond Stage. Upon reaching this level, one can inherit the position of sect leader and suppress an entire sect. These are true powerhouses in martial arts, giants. Their bodies are indestructible, and no weapon can pierce them.

As time gradually passed, around the hour of Zi, Lin Xi concluded her first medicinal bath and body refinement in this world

In the entire Five Thunder Sect, apart from Lin Xi's deceased father Lin Xiong, only the Grand Elder Zhao Youdao has reached such a realm.

According to legend, above these ten realms, there exist even more powerful realms. It is said that the most formidable warriors can soar through the skies, traverse the earth, create in the void, and move mountains and seas, possessing boundless capabilities. However, such heights are beyond the reach of Lin Xi, the young master of the Five Thunder Sect.

Lin Xi sat cross-legged in a wooden tub, with only his head above the water's surface. He closed his eyes, simultaneously regulating his breathing, circulating his vital energy and blood, and absorbing the medicinal properties from the water

Suddenly, Lin Xi's entire body resonated with a series of cracking sounds as he struck the steel wall with a powerful punch. Then, he abruptly ceased his energy flow. When he looked up again, he saw a deep fist imprint left on the hard, thick steel wall

Third Stage: Refinement Period. This period primarily involves nurturing the body through medicinal means, refining the tendons, bones, and skin throughout the entire body. It is at this time that one can truly be considered a martial artist

This body is already comparable to my previous life's body

Lin Xi had never learned the art of Qi and blood manipulation, yet his body had already mastered it. Moreover, it had become instinctual. At the mere thought, the Qi and blood throughout his body immediately began to circulate, causing his blood to boil and create a remarkable sound.

Lin Xi murmured to himself, his eyes uncontrollably radiating an increasingly bright brilliance. Undoubtedly, if he wished to catch up with the strong within the faction in the shortest time possible, the only means at his disposal was the mysterious national martial arts power he possessed.

Lin Xi suddenly struck out with a punch. His fist sliced through the air, producing a sharp crack. It was as if a whip had cracked, leaving a stinging sensation. This clearly indicated that he had firmly returned to the realm of body tempering.

The Sixth Level: The Divine Movement Stage. Each martial artist at the Sixth Level is a core force within their sect, possessing the qualifications to inherit the position of the sect leader. Martial artists at this realm exhibit astonishing speed, capable of running faster than even a horse.

This world is truly a paradise for warriors

Lin Xi gazed at his own pair of fists in admiration. He could feel that after the medicinal bath, the strength of his body had increased significantly

The spine is a great dragon within the human body, through which all muscles, bones, and tendons are interconnected throughout the body. The three-strike spinal technique harnesses the function of this spine to accumulate the strength of all the muscles, thereby achieving an explosive power that far exceeds normal levels.

Lin Xi had originally reached the Body Refinement Stage at the age of eleven. However, due to years of neglecting martial arts, he was hardly comparable to even a novice disciple at the Body Refinement Stage. For him, in order to restore his power, there was no doubt that he had to start practicing from the Body Refinement Stage again. This was a step he could not bypass

In addition to being a powerful technique for exerting force, this set of martial arts also possesses a remarkably significant ability to increase strength. In his previous life, Lin Xi was only seventeen years old, yet he was already able to defeat some renowned masters of national martial arts. Undoubtedly, in this place brimming with vitality, the effects of this martial arts set will be even more formidable

In the realm of sects, as long as one person reaches this level, they can elevate their own sect to the status of a "Zong". The reason why the Liyang Sect can firmly suppress the Wulei Sect is that the leader of the Liyang Sect is a formidable existence at the Thunderclap stage

By the end, Lin Xi's body had almost transformed into a phantom

On the sixth day, Lin Xi finally opened the door

For several consecutive days, Lin Xi was immersed in this medicinal bath and training, almost day and night, neglecting sleep and food. In this fervent state, Lin Xi's strength was steadily increasing at a pace far surpassing that of others, advancing by leaps and bounds.

Lin Xiwei calmed her mind and immediately began practicing the "Three Strikes of the Spine" that she needed to perform daily

Bang!

At the beginning, Lin Xi's movements were not very swift. However, gradually, his speed increased. His punches became faster and heavier. His tendons, bones, and skin seemed to twist together, producing sharp cracking sounds. Wherever he passed, the air exploded with loud pops, as if he were a humanoid tyrannosaurus, exuding a destructive force

Although Lin Xi currently possesses only the strength of the third level of body refinement, through the Triple Strike of the Spine, he can unleash a power that rivals even that of a master at the Iron Bone stage, capable of causing them to falter.