Chapter 9: Life is Movement

With every swing of the arm and punch, each tight kick produces a resounding sonic boom, exhibiting an extremely fierce momentum, unmatched in its ferocity, akin to a meteor hammer wielded by a strongman, striking dead on impact and inflicting injury with a mere brush

Xue Xue remained curious, but Mo Huang was too lazy to say much. After all, even he learned about it from the examinations of later generations, knowing only part of the story. Anyway, Mo Huang remembered that the first ancestors who came to the Primordial Era all started out by running around naked.

This is one of the benefits of being the Beast King of the treetops; all the essence light points can be selected in advance. Once the spiritual energy light points enter the body, the meridians, bones, and even the flesh become somewhat numb. Moreover, as Mo Huang's primordial spiritual energy baptism has not yet concluded, the physical quality increases at a visibly rapid pace. The true energy within surges and flows, swiftly devouring those light points that have not been absorbed by the body. The rate of increase is even faster than when consuming the flesh of wild beasts during the day. In a short while, the true energy has more than doubled, and it is only a little short of reaching the fourteenth level of true energy cultivation. Furthermore, such a rapid advancement in cultivation has not caused any imbalance with the physical quality; instead, it has harmonized and enhanced the affinity between the body and true energy.

It may seem like a lot of time, but for Mo Huang, who is well-versed in history, it is simply insufficient... Numerous relics hiding treasures await his exploration, many natural resources untouched by human hands are waiting for him to unearth, and countless adventures are waiting for him to enjoy. The prerequisite for all of this is the enhancement of his strength

Having eaten and drunk to satisfaction, Mo Huang continued his training, maintaining the unchanging horse stance. However, this was not the basic standing posture, but rather an advanced form of the horse stance.

After a long period of practice, Mo Huang, drenched in sweat, finally returned to the tree hollow to take a brief rest. However, instead of sleeping or engaging in any other activities with the two women, he picked up the wolf meat and blood, consuming them heartily.

Wow... how beautiful. After nightfall, the Araki realm, which was extremely hot during the day, unexpectedly turns quite cold, around seven to eight degrees. Although the two women have undergone a day of cleansing by the primal energy, their physical condition is no less than that of an ordinary adult male on Earth. However, even their clothing cannot withstand such temperatures. Hiding in a tree hollow, the two sisters can only embrace each other to keep warm with each other's body heat. At this moment, witnessing this breathtaking scenery that cannot be seen on Earth, they both let out exclamations of admiration, somewhat entranced.

The initial condensation of the first strand of true energy, the first wisp of fighting spirit, the first thread of mental power, or any other similar essence, is collectively referred to as the seeds of power, which signifies reaching the tenth level of human rank. The subsequent levels from ten to twenty represent the process of these seeds of power germinating and growing stronger

The male physique, with its initially revealed muscular contours, glistens with sweat, each punch and kick embodying an ultimate masculine charm. Although completely bare, it carries no connotation of filth; rather, it resembles a work of art crafted by nature itself. ... Xue Qi's gaze carries a hint of envy and obsession ... . ... Why is it that, despite being so exhausted and having sweated so much, he can still persist

What a freak, just like a robot, can one really go back relying solely on martial arts... Xue Xue silently criticized, but she had no good solutions; she certainly did not dare to disturb Mo Huang. At this moment, she was unaware of the way her sister looked at Mo Huang.

The number of luminous points emitted by each ancient tree varies; the taller the ancient tree, the greater the number and quality of the emitted spiritual energy points. Taking the ancient tree where Mo Huang is currently located as an example, due to it being the tallest ancient tree in the nearby area, the emitted spiritual energy points are as numerous as raindrops. Most of these points are slightly translucent and pale white, while some appear as thick white light, and an extremely small number of points carry a hint of silver. Due to it being the tallest ancient tree in the nearby area, the emitted spiritual energy points are as numerous as raindrops. Most of these points are slightly translucent and pale white, while some appear as thick white light, and an extremely small number of points carry a hint of silver.

Ordinary trees on Earth possess the instinct to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. In contrast, the trees of the Wildwood Realm, in addition to this instinct, have the ability to absorb the somewhat violent spiritual energy caused by the presence of three suns. After storing this energy to its limit, they have the instinct to release it back. The released spiritual energy, after being digested by the trees, becomes exceptionally mellow and has remarkable effects on cultivation. In later scientific studies, this phenomenon of the trees bears a striking resemblance to the phenomenon of wild beasts returning to spirit after death.

That is a beauty filled with bloodshed, slaughter, extreme madness, and bestial desire

With leisurely punches and light kicks, there is an indescribable sense of grace. The two women look familiar; although their techniques have changed considerably, at first glance, such slow martial arts can only be Tai Chi.

Xue Xue inexplicably felt dejected, because at that moment, Mo Huang, aside from practicing martial arts, was either eating meat or drinking blood, and he hadn't even glanced at his sister. This made her feel somewhat relieved yet also a bit annoyed, leading her to question her own feminine charm. Two stunningly beautiful women stood before him, completely bare, yet he showed no reaction at all. Is he even a man? ... With this thought, Xue Xue felt a wave of shame wash over her, and then she became fearful of her own strange anger. What if he really did lose control of his primal instincts? What should she do then?

With a gentle force, one can achieve great strength; though arriving later, one can still reach the destination first. Even if it has been reinterpreted by later generations as "Honghuang Taijiquan," its core philosophy remains unchanged. Mo Huang's gaze is focused, his eyes shining with a pure and innocent joy akin to that of an infant. Each slow and gentle punch and kick is infused with his entire body's energy and strength. This is Mo Huang's first demonstration after making a breakthrough in this martial art. He feels that with every punch and kick, there is a powerful force in motion, yet it is restrained and guided by the ultimate softness of the techniques. The combination of hardness and softness becomes more harmonious with each practice.

The pale white halo gradually became more intense, and after reaching an extreme, countless specks of light suddenly surged forth from the treetops, leaves, and even branches, like innumerable raindrops flowing upwards, directly erupting to a height of several dozen meters above the tree, and then slowly dripping down

Mo Huang was deeply focused on his training and had no time to concern himself with the panic of the two women. In the hierarchical system of strength classification, which consists of three levels, each level has a complex evaluation system. At this moment, although Mo Huang's mental strength was equivalent to level 50 of the human rank, he was unable to exert much due to the limitations of his physical body. His true energy had reached level 12, but the strength of his body had not kept pace with the surge in true energy caused by consuming a meal of wild beast meat. Therefore, Mo Huang needed to intensify his practice to allow his body to adapt. If the strength of the body and the strength of the true energy remained imbalanced for an extended period, it could lead to some very adverse consequences.

As night gradually descends, the night sky of the Araki realm is devoid of the moon; however, due to the absence of artificial lighting, the stars shine brilliantly across the sky. Two vast galaxies intersect, dividing the darkness into four unequal segments

The faintly white and slightly transparent light spots gently descend, akin to the stars descending upon a household, occasionally swaying and spinning with the gentle breeze, embodying a beauty that transcends the earthly realm

It is quite simple; these fiber products cannot withstand the pressure during the passage through the space-time rift, which is why they ended up like this

The two sisters of the Xue family watched as Mo Huang practiced martial arts with such diligence. Under the influence of the atmosphere, they could not help but begin to practice the martial skills they had just learned. However, after a short while, both women unconsciously stopped, as they could no longer endure the fatigue in their bodies. They had been engaging their spine and major muscle groups, circulating their vital energy and blood, and exercising the subtle muscles of their bodies. Although they felt quite comfortable when they reached a state of immersion, all of this required physical stamina. As it was their first time practicing martial arts, their bodies quickly reached their limits, and they could no longer continue. At that moment, they looked at Mo Huang, who had been tirelessly practicing from morning until sunset, and their eyes were filled with astonishment that was hard to express.

In the end, every stance was accompanied by a resounding momentum, and Mo Huang's movements gradually quickened, including the shoulder hammer, elbow hammer, heart-protecting hammer, and the blocking hammer... The "Primordial Taijiquan" is later said to have surpassed basic combat techniques in terms of skill, encompassing all forms of body attacks with fists, palms, fingers, legs, knives, swords, axes, and spears. Among these, Mo Huang's favorite was the hammer techniques.

The sensation beneath Mo Huang's feet informed him that the barren land he was treading upon began to tremble like an earthquake, and it was not just this desolate ground; the entire jungle started to shake as well

The stance of standing firm and the stance of galloping... If the previous foundational posture serves no purpose other than to strengthen the fundamentals, then these two forms represent the combat applications of the "Horse Stance" technique. The former is like a steed with its hooves firmly planted on the ground, stable as Mount Tai, while the latter resembles a fierce horse charging forward, unstoppable in its courage

At this moment, Xue Xue, who had unknowingly been designated as a maid by Mo Huang, was experiencing a complex array of thoughts. After entering the primordial world, he repeatedly contemplated the historical records of his previous life and secretly devised a plan to strive for the greatest benefits. Whenever he recalled the various extraordinary encounters of the ancestral sects that he had heard about in his past life, Mo Huang felt an intense and restless passion within.

The cultivation of true energy can be rapidly enhanced through various heavenly materials and earthly treasures, as well as the blood and flesh of wild beasts. However, the refinement of the body does not have as many shortcuts. At this moment, the only thing that Mo Huang can rely on is a large amount of continuous effort

Unfortunately, time does not favor him. Mo Huang has no choice but to adopt methods akin to demonic practices to exploit his potential for rapid progress, which poses a significant obstacle to future development. However, Mo Huang is confident that if he can truly make discoveries in those ruins, compensating for this momentary impatience will be entirely manageable.

Due to the initial connection between Earth and the Primordial World, the passage of time has become somewhat unbalanced. On Earth, from 11:30 PM to midnight on December 22, although it is only half an hour, in the Primordial World, a full seven months have passed.

"Do not be lazy, practice quickly; these light points can enhance your cultivation." After finally waking up, Mo Huang quickly reminded the two women and then assumed the stance of the "Horse Stance" to begin his training.

Just as Mo Huang was reluctantly parting, the light points had already dispersed completely. Although the Araki still emitted a faint white halo, Mo Huang knew that the first phase of the Araki Starry Night had come to an end. The second phase of this beautiful scene would transform into an entirely different aesthetic.

Just as Mo Huang had seen enough and was about to tell them that adjusting their luck and vitality could warm their bodies, an extraordinary phenomenon occurred. The desolate trees they were surrounded by suddenly emitted a faint white glow. Not just this one tree, but at that moment, every tree in the entire forest was simultaneously radiating a faint white light. The pitch-black night was instantly transformed into daylight, and the sounds of countless insects and beasts echoed through the sky, as if to celebrate this moment.

Even with Mo Huang's composure, he could not help but feel somewhat captivated, and as for the two women behind, it goes without saying, their beautiful eyes wide open, gazing at him with infatuation

Mo Huang was not afraid of such temperatures; a slight adjustment of his energy and blood circulation was enough to warm his body. However, watching the two young women embrace each other and the intimate scene of their bodies pressing against one another made Mo Huang find it quite amusing, causing the two women to blush and remain silent.

He must elevate himself to at least level 20 within the shortest time possible, equipped with a mental strength of up to level 50, in order to qualify for the exploration. Otherwise, the numerous hardships and dangers along the way would be sufficient to jeopardize Mo Huang's life.

Xue Qi, who is naturally shy and introverted, feels that at this moment, Mo Huang seems to possess an immense allure, constantly drawing her gaze and making it difficult for her to look away. Her heart races like a startled deer, leaving her unsure of how to respond.

Whether running or standing, every delicate nerve and muscle fiber is engaged in the most complex movements, with sweat mixed with the body's waste and toxins continuously being expelled. The sunlight from three suns pours down, scorching Mo Huang's body like a fierce fire, gradually purging its impurities and elevating its essence

Mo Huang practiced martial arts on his own, but the two women were so frightened that they stopped. The reason was that every step he took while demonstrating the galloping horse stance caused the treetop platform, constructed of green leaves and slender branches, to tremble violently, as if an earthquake had struck. The two women hurriedly ran into the tree hole and did not dare to come out.

The Araki Starry Night is a unique spectacle of the Araki realm, and among the many dimensions explored by humanity in later generations, its splendid scenery ranks among the best. It is renowned as the ideal landscape for confessions of love or romantic getaways. Generally speaking, it occurs every three to five days, which is not particularly rare. Although I have seen it frequently online in the past, this is the first time I am witnessing it in person. Despite being accompanied by two beautiful women, and seeing what is also a famous romantic landscape of later generations, Mo Huang is completely uninterested in pondering such matters, for the Araki Starry Night is not merely beautiful.

This is not a difficult task for him; in his previous life, it was quite common to dedicate twelve hours out of a twenty-four hour day to martial arts practice. Although, in the eyes of others, this is already considered quite abnormal.

This time, he did not eat much; in any case, he only consumed a few pounds of meat and blood. After slightly replenishing his physical vitality, Mo Huang returned outside to continue his training.

"Come out, we are about to begin our practice." After urgently informing the two women, Mo Huang stepped out of the tree hollow with a somewhat elevated demeanor

This is not an easy task. Even with the baptism of primordial spiritual energy, which can rapidly enhance physical qualities in a short period, and even with a continuous supply of primal beast meat, as well as other resources, achieving this is still not so easily attainable

The focus of this stage is encapsulated in a single word... nurture. Strengthening the foundation and cultivating the essence is the right path and also the best choice, applicable to both the favored children of heaven and ordinary citizens alike. Those who have traversed this stage, like Mo Huang, understand this very well. Once martial arts cultivation reaches level 20, the true energy becomes robust enough to initially utilize the small circulatory system. At this point, one can be considered to possess basic combat capability; otherwise, with such a limited amount of true energy, it is simply insufficient to sustain a battle lasting more than three minutes, as a few punches and kicks would deplete it entirely.

The sound of the wind roared for more than half an hour. Once Mo Huang had gathered his energy and concluded his practice, a small pool of murky sweat had already formed on the ground. Mo Huang returned to the tree hollow, consumed some wolf blood and wolf meat, then closed his eyes to meditate, practicing the "Fundamental Internal Skill Method." After completing his breathing exercises, the first thing he did upon opening his eyes was to continue eating and drinking, before going out again to practice martial arts

The three suns gradually disappeared beyond the horizon, and darkness began to descend. At this moment, Mo Huang finally stopped practicing martial arts and returned to the tree hole to start eating and drinking. Meanwhile, Xue Xue sat beside her sister, feeling conflicted as she watched the pile of raw meat. Although her bare body still made her feel somewhat shy, knowing that Mo Huang had no interest in violating her eased her worries. At this point, she had already understood the reason why Mo Huang would make them take off their clothes. The clothes that had been placed in the tree hole just over an hour ago had begun to rot at a visibly rapid pace, as if they had undergone the baptism of countless years. By this moment, they had already turned to dust and dissipated into the air.

Bathing in the ethereal light points akin to countless stars, Mo Huang remained insatiable, his mental energy spreading out like an octopus, capturing those dense white and silver light points