Chapter 0007: The Onset of War

Chen Ling exhaled a breath of turbid air, feeling immensely comfortable. While cultivating his strength, he harmonized his meridians and blood using the Ancient Chen Heart Method, achieving a complementary balance that allowed him to cultivate both internally and externally without hindrance. For other martial artists, even with guidance from renowned masters, they must start with external techniques and cannot practice both simultaneously. Only after several years of training in external martial arts, solidifying their bones and muscles, can they begin to cultivate internal energy, regulate their breath, and store internal strength. Otherwise, they risk injury from chaotic energy. However, Chen Ling did not face this issue.

The Yin-Yang school believes that every dynasty and state possesses a virtue bestowed by heaven, which is represented by the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The governing characteristics of this state and dynasty must necessarily align with its virtue, and the colors it esteems, known as the national colors, must also correspond with its virtue. Only in this way can the state operate smoothly and securely under the protection of heaven.

At dawn, on the boundless plains of the eastern river, waves of thrilling war drums echoed, growing stronger and louder, like the rumble of distant thunder. In the flatlands below the hills lay the frontline encampment, where the Wei army was currently arranging its formations.

Chen Ling noticed that his wound had healed, and he continued to increase the intensity of his training. Carrying a fifty-pound stone, he practiced the "Golden Toad Diving" technique. With each jump, deep footprints were left behind, and beads of sweat rolled down, yet he did not give up at all, persisting in his high-intensity training

This is the result of his simultaneous internal and external cultivation of martial arts. For an ordinary martial artist, it would certainly not be so swift. This is solely because Chen Ling possesses extensive martial arts experience from his previous life, allowing him to quickly adapt and enter the state of training with ease, leading to targeted training and significant progress.

The State of Wei emerged from the State of Jin, claiming to inherit the legitimate lineage of Jin, which was a royal vassal state, naturally aligned with the fire virtue of the Zhou dynasty. Consequently, Wei adopted the fire virtue, with its banners and attire prominently featuring the color red. In contrast, the State of Qin, located on the frontier, had never clearly proclaimed its virtue, yet the entire nation favored the color black, which led other states to mock it in various ways, claiming that Qin, being a barbaric land, did not understand the principles of kingship. However, Qin remained indifferent to these criticisms, steadfastly maintaining its black color, and in the eyes of the Warring States, it became a peculiar, bizarre, and mysterious western state.

Immediately after, Chen Ling performed two hundred push-ups, two hundred deep frog squats, two hundred high jumps, two hundred leg kicks, and ran several miles on mountain trails with his legs bound by sandbags. Upon reaching his physical limits, his legs felt weak and fatigued, yet he gritted his teeth and persevered for a while. Suddenly, a warm current surged through his exhausted body, signifying the potential for physical development.

Gradually, Chen Ling's body became stronger, and it seemed he had also grown a few inches taller. The once lean and slender muscles had become more robust, with well-defined muscle groups that were tight and solid. His limbs were flexible yet powerful, exuding a certain martial aura.

Due to possessing memories from a previous life, he is very familiar with the understanding of martial arts, as well as the techniques and mental methods. The only thing he lacks is diligent practice, starting from the basics. He has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is his experience, which allows him to learn independently and avoid many detours. The disadvantage is that his foundation was established too late, and his muscles and bones have already taken shape. To achieve success, he must continuously break through his potential, enabling his body to accommodate more power

The sun rises in the east, the morning light begins to shine, painting the sky with a hue of red, and a new day has begun

Chen Ling nodded in satisfaction. After more than ten days of training, not only had the injury on his chest nearly healed, but his physical fitness had also improved significantly. Now, his legs and arms possessed the strength of half a horse, and he could almost draw a bow that weighed forty pounds, no longer feeling weak. At the very least, he was comparable to an average strong man

From a high vantage point, one is greeted by a sea of red, as the State of Wei holds red in high esteem. Consequently, the attire and banners of the Wei army are uniformly red, forming a legion of red-clad soldiers

The command was transmitted layer by layer from north to south, with the sound of singing continuing incessantly

At this moment, Chen Ling was already drenched in sweat. After finishing his training, he sat on the ground, panting heavily. The human body has many potential barriers, and only by overcoming them one by one can physical stamina and energy be infinitely expanded. He understood very well that before practicing advanced martial arts, it is crucial to establish a solid physical foundation. This requires repeated compression and training of every muscle in the body, ensuring that the skin is elastic, firm, and resilient, while the bones are fully relaxed. When the time comes to practice techniques and advanced boxing and swordsmanship, the results will be more effective. Establishing a solid physical foundation is extremely important before practicing advanced martial arts. It requires repeated compression and training of every muscle in the body, ensuring that the skin is elastic, firm, and resilient, while the bones are fully relaxed. When the time comes to practice techniques and advanced boxing and swordsmanship, the results will be more effective.

The sound of drums echoed, deep and thunderous, piercing the vast sky. The clouds shifted in all directions, and the camp was instantly filled with a cacophony of noise: the blaring of horns, the clattering of hooves, the thudding of footsteps, the clinking of armor, and the clash of swords and spears. It was as if heavy wooden blocks were striking the earth, creating an unparalleled momentum.

If the body is not strong, the inherent strength is insufficient, and the internal energy cannot accommodate the essence and vitality depicted in the texts, then the achievements in martial arts will be limited, preventing one from reaching higher levels, and may even hinder entry into the innate realm

Therefore, honing one's body and training strength is the most fundamental yet crucial aspect of the entire cultivation process, directly influencing the achievements in martial arts; the purer the strength cultivated, the greater the future accomplishments will be

In one breath, five hundred punches were thrown, with mind and intent unified, the wind of the punches subtly present, and a certain amount of power was already contained within the fists

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Not bad, as long as you persist in rigorous training for another two months, strengthening every inch of your limbs and core muscles to be as strong as bronze and iron, with power condensed into strength, you will be able to master various techniques of boxing and swordsmanship

The Huangdi regime was associated with the Earth element, thus it revered the color yellow, with flags and clothing all in earthy yellow. The Xia dynasty was associated with the Wood element, favoring the color green, while the Yin Shang dynasty was linked to the Metal element, marked by the auspicious sign of silver overflowing from the mountains at its rise, hence it esteemed the color white. The Zhou dynasty was associated with the Fire element, as their ancestors received the symbol of the red crow, naturally leading to a reverence for the color red. At that time, the concept of the Five Elements cycle was universally acknowledged, and at the inception of governance and state establishment, they had already determined their own virtue.

In the depths of the mountainous jungle, Chen Ling executed the Seven Star Fist of the Tiger, his movements agile and lively like a rabbit. With each punch he threw, the air seemed to tremble subtly.

Chen Ling was racing through the forest, eager to return to the camp and see what was happening. If he could return to the battlefield, slay enemies, and achieve merit, experiencing the boldness and fervor of ancient warriors, that would truly be exhilarating

During the Warring States period, the teachings of the Yin-Yang school were highly influential. The colors of the flags and the main colors of the attire of the various warring states were meticulously chosen and based on specific criteria, which were determined by the inherent virtues and destinies of each state

Chen Ling stood in the forest, with morning frost and dew, as the east gradually brightened and the mist in the woods dissipated. Just as he stretched his arms, a heavy horn suddenly sounded from the large camp below the hill, followed by the booming of large drums. This was the call to assemble the troops and prepare for battle, indicating that the State of Qin was about to launch another attack. The Wei army began to organize their formations to counter the assault.

Although the battlefield is brutal, it is the best place to temper one's character, courage, and spirit. For a man to slay his enemies brings great satisfaction throughout his life

Subsequently, after seven days of rigorous training, Chen Ling clearly felt a significant improvement in his agility, speed, strength, and flexibility. If he had been a frail young master upon his rebirth, with a grip strength of less than 20 pounds, now he could draw a hard bow of 80 pounds.

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