Chapter 0008: Foundation of Martial Arts

In seven days, it will be my grandmother's grand birthday celebration

Generally speaking, geniuses like Ren Cangqiong, who possess the seeds of the Great Dao, will awaken these seeds within their bodies. Unless their fortune is exceptionally poor, completing the foundational training of martial arts and advancing to the Celestial Realm is fundamentally not a significant issue.

Moreover, in the previous life, after the decline of the family, there was a very prominent derivative issue, which was Xiao Qi's fate. In her previous life, after the family's disaster broke out, due to a series of unfortunate events, her end was extremely tragic. In this life, Ren Cangqiong will not allow such a tragedy to unfold again

On this night, the vast sky slept soundly. Upon waking early, one felt refreshed and invigorated

Although less than ten hours have passed since the rebirth, it feels as if Ren Cangqiong has experienced three to five years of time. He first practiced several sets of basic boxing techniques to loosen his muscles and bones

Xiao Qi has always gone to bed later than a dog and risen earlier than a rooster. By the time Ren Cangqiong stepped out of the door, Xiao Qi had already been busy inside and out for quite a while

Moreover, family has always been a source of great pride for Ren Dongliu. Although Ren Cangqiong is quite dismissive of certain high-level aspects of the family, the deep-seated attachment to family traditions passed down from his father is still significant

The three levels of acupoints are targeted, beginning a focused practice on acupoints, shifting from practicing the surface to practicing specific points

Over time, it naturally developed into a complete system of cultivation

Servicing Ren Cangqiong by arranging her hair and dressing her. Behind the bronze mirror, the young maid, due to her shorter stature compared to Ren Cangqiong, occasionally had to stand on her tiptoes, which made Ren Cangqiong unable to help but smile.

At the banquet, the longevity wine of the Gu family was tampered with, leading to a disaster. Half of the family's skilled members were either killed or injured, and the Ren family was subsequently removed from the list of the ten prominent families in Yunluo City

His words were not spoken lightly. Last night, before falling asleep, he recalled the fate of Xiao Qi in her previous life, and his feelings of self-blame intensified under the vast sky

After all, in the realm of clouds and the city of books, only powerful families serve as the foundation for one's existence. The principle that one can find comfort in the shade of a great tree is something that the heavens naturally understand

Little did I know, the so-called redemption involved immediately selling Xiao Qi to another nobleman. This nobleman was notorious for his lecherous and debauched nature, and his psychological state was extremely twisted

Every year on this day, every branch of the family places great importance on it. This is because Guan, the head of the family, personally assesses the progress of each branch.

Thus, the strong began to explore the path of cultivation, hoping to reverse life and death, and to transcend the cycle of reincarnation

As Ren Cangqiong's thoughts reached this point, the force of his fist surged, and he began to cultivate once more

He did not dare to be careless; at this moment, if he misplaces his trust, the entire situation could collapse and spiral out of control, repeating the tragedies of the past.

Ren Cangqiong smiled happily, turned around, and gently rubbed Xiao Qi's nose, saying earnestly: "Girl, listen carefully, the young master will ensure that you live well, and no one can take you away!"

In this regard, Ren Cangqiong's focus is solely on two individuals. One is his grandmother, Guanshi herself. The other is his cousin, Ren Qingshuang, who is also a key protégé of his grandmother and currently the overall head of the family's mundane affairs

After Xiao Qi left, Ren Cangqiong lay on the bed with his hands clasped behind his head, beginning to sort through some clues for the next five years

She felt confused by what she heard, yet her heart was completely clear. A vague sense of happiness made her feel that even if she were to die at that moment, it would be worth it to have heard those words from the young master

In the previous year, Grandmother had become extremely dissatisfied with their lineage. If the performance continued to decline, the branch left by Father Ren Dongliu would completely become a laughingstock of the family

Outside the door, Xiao Qi was originally sitting on the threshold, resting her chin on her hand, occasionally leaning against the door to listen if the young master had fallen asleep. When the young master called out, she was caught hiding her books and illustrations, her face flushed with embarrassment. Fortunately, there was no one around, and she quickly slipped away on her little feet.

The gathering of energy in three stages begins with the opening of the acupoints and the smooth flow of the meridians, followed by the accumulation of energy, strengthening the foundation and nurturing the essence, progressing from practicing points to practicing lines

First, it is essential to avoid the tragedies of past lives within the family evaluations and to enhance his voice within the family lineage. Only in this way can he rightfully enter the mainstream circle at the banquet

At this moment, he realized that he had directly broken through the constraints of the third level of martial arts foundation, and unknowingly had already reached the fourth level

Thanks to the legacy left by their father, the mansion they currently reside in has a very large training ground in the backyard

By the fourth level, one begins to cultivate the acupoints. This marks the entry into the inner sanctum.

It is precisely because of the special status of our grandmother in the family that every year on February 15, which is her birthday, the entire family places great importance on the occasion

Ren Cangqiong stepped onto the martial arts arena, stretching his arms wide, feeling the rejuvenating morning sun. Within his chest, it was as if a red sun was rising and setting, filled with vitality and hope

As for how development unfolds after entering the realm of transcendent beings, it depends on individual circumstances and fortune

As a general practice, the internal family evaluations commence on the morning of the fifteenth day and conclude before evening. Following this, a grand birthday banquet is held to entertain guests from all directions

If not handled properly, it may instead alert the snake by disturbing the grass

Martial arts foundation is the initial stage for all cultivators. It is the beginning for mortals seeking transcendence, pursuing immense power, escaping ailments, breaking through the barriers of lifespan, and contending with heaven and earth for longevity

This is naturally a matter for another time

It must be said that this rebirth is truly perfect. The resentment from the previous life seems to have transformed into a magical force, awakening the seed of the Great Dao within him

Therefore, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one enters the Celestial Being stage

In her previous life, due to the decline of her family, Xiao Qi's maternal relatives came to her, claiming they wanted to redeem her so she could return and marry into an ordinary family, living a stable life. At that time, Ren Cangqiong did not think much of it, believing that given his own destitution, there was no need to keep a young girl by his side to wait for death together.

After finishing breakfast, Ren Cangqiong headed towards the martial arts arena in the backyard

The first three layers pertain to the physical realm

The Ren Cangqiong lineage did not attend the banquet, thus they are not well-informed about the specific details

Although Grandmother was disappointed, she said nothing. Instead, it was the other family members who looked on coldly and spoke harshly. In a fit of anger, Ren Cangqiong quarreled with his second uncle. As a result, the elders of the family deprived Ren Cangqiong's branch of the opportunity to attend the banquet.

Moreover, after the awakening of the Great Dao seed, Ren Cangqiong is very confident that he can surge to the fifth level in a short period of time

Secondly, it is essential to leverage support. Moreover, the entity from which support is drawn must be reliable. This presents a significant challenge. If one recklessly approaches a family member with influence and informs them that a major storm is brewing within the family, such statements will undoubtedly be perceived as madness and alarmist by the recipient

Most of them are distributed among the ten prominent families, forming the ten powerful forces of Yunluo City

Therefore, change must begin from the present, starting with every detail around us

The Ninefold Foundation Establishment Realm is very clear

After making some adjustments, Ren Cangqiong's thoughts have become much clearer

In the previous life, the Ren Cangqiong lineage performed poorly in the internal evaluations during the day, falling to the second tier of the family.

Xiao Qi knew she had fallen into that person's hands. The night before she was sent away, she used a pair of scissors to slash her face dozens of times, disfiguring herself. In the following months, the wounds worsened, and she died in despair.

Regardless of the type of cultivation method practiced or the sect from which a human practitioner originates, the steps of their cultivation are entirely the same

Although in his previous life Ren Cangqiong was marginalized within his family, this does not mean he could ignore the catastrophic storm-level disaster that was unfolding within the family

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The threefold physical body involves the refinement of the body, requiring tempering in all aspects, hence it is referred to as the practice of refinement.

That day was also the day when Xiao Qi was pushed into the fire pit

Once the foundation is successfully established, the fate of life and death begins to change. One truly embarks on the path of a strong individual who asserts, "My destiny is determined by me, not by heaven"

Therefore, in the realm of celestial beings, there is also a saying that encapsulates it: "Celestial beings experience five declines"

Xiao Qi, lacking the ability of foresight, naturally could not know that the young master's words were, in fact, heartfelt sentiments from someone who has lived two lives

Ren Cangqiong originally cultivated ten plants of purple pearl grass, primarily to prevent his lineage from experiencing another decline in this year's family evaluation

The few sets of martial arts techniques just demonstrated, although merely introductory-level skills within the family, allowed Ren Cangqiong to gain a preliminary understanding of his current physical condition through these techniques

Therefore, there is a succinct guiding principle known as - Establishing a Foundation to Change One's Destiny

The three steps of surface, point, and line constitute the nine foundational realms of martial arts. Once the nine foundations are successfully established, transcending the mortal realm and prolonging life become a matter of course

The path of growth for any strong individual is inseparable from diligent study and hard practice, as well as the accumulation of sweat and blood

Young master, are you laughing at me for being clumsy again

Grandmother Guan is undoubtedly the foremost expert of the Ren family today and also the actual controller of the Ren family

If I remember correctly, after Grandma's birthday celebration, Xiaoqi's family came to visit.

Upon entering the realm of transcendence, although one's fate is altered, freeing oneself from the constraints of mortal lifespan and gaining a longer vitality, it ultimately does not equate to immortality

Without further ado, let us consider the invasion of the demon clan by hetushucom.com five years from now. If the Ren family had not fallen out of the top ten families at that time

Although everything from the previous life feels like a dream, the vast heavens know that if they remain indifferent, that nightmare will indeed come to pass

February 15 has also been designated as the evaluation day for the training of each lineage within the family

In this cultivation system, the foundation of martial arts is the most fundamental stage. It is akin to building a house, where one must first lay the foundation. The quality of the foundation determines a cultivator's potential and limits in their practice

The Foundation Establishment stage consists of nine levels, divided into three phases: the three levels of the physical body, the three levels of the acupoints, and the three levels of Qi gathering

Fortunately, the overarching ideas have been clarified. After turning over, I suddenly moved my lips and smiled, saying: "Xiao Qi, go to sleep quickly; I am also preparing to sleep."

Ren Cangqiong knows that rebirth can provide him with many opportunities and foresight that others do not have, but it can never replace all his efforts

The path of the strong must be paved with a powerful mindset and an indomitable will

By the time Ren Cangqiong learned the truth of the matter, a year had already passed, filled with regret, yet it was too late

In the vast world, humanity was originally just one among many beings, unremarkable. As history evolved, many humans were unwilling to accept the mundane, unwilling to endure the cycle of a hundred years of life, aging, illness, and death.

Whether in terms of martial arts considerations or other gains, they will be listed as reference items for family contribution value

In the entire Yunluo City, the total number of individuals who have reached the realm of transcendent beings is merely a handful, only a little over ten people

Currently, Ren Cangqiong has made a substantial small leap from the third level to the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment stage

Even if the Ren Cangqiong lineage has fallen into decline, they still have the right to retreat first based on the glory of their family

In his previous life, at this stage, his cultivation was merely at the third level of the Martial Arts Foundation.