Chapter 8: Internal Force

Is this what it means to surpass limits

A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Su Xiang's eyes as he fixed his gaze ahead. Upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng's voice, Su Xiang struggled to lift his thousand-pound arms to shoulder level. At that moment, his swollen head suddenly felt a slight relief, and it seemed that his arms and legs regained some strength.

Su Xiang took off his shirt, revealing a not-so-muscular chest. Without hesitation, he put on the white tank top, strained a bit as he moved, turned around, and with an exceptionally determined gaze said: "Teacher Zhang, I want to learn from you, I am not afraid of hardship"

Often, as soon as Su Xiang stood for just one minute, due to the extreme dissonance between his consciousness and body, he was gently pushed by the undercurrent beneath his feet, and with a splash, he fell into the water

Perseverance; perseverance is victory

"Eh, what is going on?" Su Xiang was greatly shocked and could not help but turn back to glance at Zhang Sanfeng, who was closely following him.

"It took half an hour to complete, wasting a full twenty minutes. Now, I punish you to run to the top of the mountain and then do one hundred push-ups," Zhang Sanfeng said with a cold expression.

"Young Master Su, have you rested well?" Zhang Sanfeng inquired as he entered.

"Alright, Young Master Su, the time has come," Zhang Sanfeng said with a stern expression as he glanced at his watch

"Drink!" Su Xiang suddenly recalled his desire to no longer be mediocre, and he remembered the gentle smile of Murong Xin'er. Gritting his teeth, he persevered, even when he had reached his limits, he continued to hold on.

When Su Xiang was young, he also practiced the horse stance, not for martial arts training, but as a form of indirect punishment from his teacher for performing poorly on an exam

Su Xiang clearly felt as if he had been injected with a stimulant, a surge of strength unexpectedly arose within his body, this strength seemed to come from nowhere, yet it emerged naturally

This time, Su Xiang was able to endure for five minutes, which seemed to have reached his limit

After a series of training sessions that pushed his physical limits, Su Xiang lay in the nutrient chamber, his entire body immersed in a restorative nutrient solution. He could distinctly feel his muscles twitching rhythmically, as the nutrient liquid nourished him like much-needed dew after a long drought. The feeling of fatigue vanished, and strength slithered through his muscles like a small snake, growing steadily.

Su Xiang felt as if his hands were weighed down by a thousand pounds, his calves were trembling uncontrollably, his mind was in a haze, his chest felt tight, and the undercurrent beneath his feet surged increasingly, as if he would collapse into the spring water with a splash at any moment

Behind him, Zhang Sanfeng had a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, murmuring: "Young Master Su, your body is much stronger than you imagine. After being nurtured in the womb, your body is like a vast treasure trove. Only by continuously pushing the limits of your body can you excavate the energy hidden within it"

Su Xiang leaned comfortably against the metal wall, sipping the futuristic beverage brought by Xiao Die, thoroughly enjoying the sensation

Su Xiang no longer doubted Zhang Sanfeng's orders, which added countless confidence, and he ran towards the mountain peak

"How? Do you have any objections?" Zhang Sanfeng retorted

"Young Master Su, extend your hands flat, otherwise you will face a punishment of intensity one," Zhang Sanfeng corrected with a complete lack of emotion.

However, considering the thirty-kilogram vest on Su Xiang, the surging mountain spring beneath his feet, and the discord between his consciousness and body, enduring ten minutes of horse stance became an impossible task

Su Xiang was enjoying this feeling, breaking through himself and surpassing his limits. Although he had no strength left, a mysterious force emerged from deep within his body, helping him to persevere.

There is no doubt that standing in a horse stance is exhausting; after just a few minutes, one can experience soreness in the lower back and legs, and the limbs may start to tremble.

I am still alive, and it feels so good to be alive. Su Xiang experiences a sense of relief after surviving a disaster. He lies on the shore, gasping for breath, desperately inhaling fresh air, striving to recover as quickly as possible

***

Five hours later, in the physical recovery room of the Tenglong Growth Assistance Device

In a small spring within the Tenglong Growth Assistance Device, Su Xiang is half-squatting, with both hands raised, and the spring water at his knees.

Su Xiang has already tasted the benefits of training; in order to become stronger, he is willing to endure any hardship or fatigue

Then Su Xiang took a deep breath, struggled to get up, and made an effort to move his heavy legs as he ran towards the mountain top

This child is destined for greatness

"What? Run to the top of the mountain? Do one hundred push-ups!" Su Xiang looked at Zhang Sanfeng in disbelief. At this moment, he could barely stand, utterly exhausted, with his limbs weak. How could he possibly run to the top of the mountain and do one hundred push-ups?

Has it only been five minutes? I really want to stop

The horse stance can be considered the foundation of Chinese martial arts. It is an excellent method for training lower body strength and stability. Regardless of the school or style, the fundamental training method involves practicing the horse stance.

This is truly delightful! Su Xiang exclaimed with a look of enjoyment, raising his arm in celebration

Xiao Die saw Su Xiang put the vest back on the table, and let out a soft sigh, a hint of regret showing in her elegant eyes: It seems that my brother is still afraid of hardship. One must endure the bitterest of hardships to become a superior person. If one fears hardship, how can one possibly learn Master Zhang's exceptional skills?

"Young Master Su, there are still five minutes!" Zhang Sanfeng said coldly

During the first step of running, his legs felt unbearably swollen and acutely sore. However, after running nearly one hundred meters, the soreness in his legs diminished. Deep within his body, an inexplicable surge of strength arose once again, reminiscent of the moment he had just settled into the stance five minutes earlier; he felt invigorated once more

The feeling of surpassing limits is truly wonderful, and a sense of inexplicable excitement fills Su Xiang's heart

Zhang Sanfeng, seeing the determination in Su Xiang's eyes, smiled with satisfaction and stroked his beard, saying: "This child is teachable, this child is teachable! Young Master Su, I will first teach you how to tie a horse knot!"

Su Xiang's expression changed slightly

Su Xiang felt as if he had been granted a great pardon, having laboriously made it to the shore. At this moment, he could no longer move; his limbs felt as though they had been filled with lead, aching severely.

Su Xiang could clearly sense the profound changes within his body, as his potential was continuously being awakened, and the alignment between his body and consciousness was strengthened

After Zhang Sanfeng taught Su Xiang the correct horse stance, he assigned a task—standing in a horse stance in water for ten minutes, which seemed very simple

"Teacher, I feel completely drained right now. May I take a break before continuing?" Su Xiang said weakly.

Su Xiang nodded, his eyes filled with excitement: "Teacher, alright, I will get dressed and prepare for training right away"

However, the next scene left Xiaodie greatly astonished

There is no need—rarely, since the training began, a hint of a smile appeared on Zhang Sanfeng's cold face, and his tone was very amiable, "Young Master Su, do you wish to possess inner strength?"

He has reached the limits that his body can endure

The teacher is right; whether it can be achieved truly depends on determination. I can do it!

Zhang Sanfeng said calmly: "Young Master Su, I am your teacher. The training I have assigned is tailored to your physical condition. Whether you can accomplish it depends on your determination. If you believe there is an issue with my training and do not wish to proceed, take off your vest, and we can switch to simpler methods. Those methods are very easy and will not make you feel tired"

What he did not know was that the various gene repair solutions and body enhancement fluids injected yesterday were also quietly taking effect, transforming and strengthening his body