Start with push-ups to gain experience

Chapter 276 The Ability to Possess Three Breathing Techniques Simultaneously
At around 6 o'clock, the old factory street was still shrouded in tranquility and peace.

As dawn broke, the light, like a thin veil, made the distant buildings appear and disappear.

It seemed that the entire city had not yet fully emerged from the deep night.

On the rooftop of the tenement building, a muscular, naked figure swayed and moved in the morning light.

He gripped the water pipe tightly with both hands, his body suspended in mid-air, outlining a powerful line.

The six heavy weight plates hanging from his waist with buckles further increased the difficulty of the training.

With each exertion, the back muscles tightened, and the veins on the arms became faintly visible.

Then, using her powerful core strength, she slowly pulled her body up until her chin was above the water pipe.

As you fall, control your speed, allowing your body to sink slowly, focusing on feeling the stretch in every muscle.

He silently counted the number of repetitions, his breathing rising and falling with the rhythm of his movements, steady and powerful.

It wasn't until the 300th count that he lowered his body, his feet firmly planted on the somewhat mottled cement floor of the rooftop.

"call----"

Fang Cheng let out a long sigh of relief, his chest rising and falling slowly.

He reached up and wiped his face; beads of sweat slid down his arm, leaving a small dark stain on the ground.

Fang Cheng then untied the weight plate from his waist and gently placed it aside.

This is already the fifth set of weighted pull-ups.

Thus, all of today's physical training exercises have been successfully completed.

Fang Cheng stretched his slightly sore shoulders and arms, and a series of cracking sounds like popping beans came from his joints.

At this time, some activity gradually began to emerge on the old factory street.

In the alley downstairs, wisps of smoke drifted from several breakfast stalls.

The aroma of fried dough sticks and the rich flavor of soy milk, mixed with the fresh morning air, filled his nostrils.

In the distance, pedestrians hurried by, and the sounds of footsteps, conversations, and the clanging of tricycles could be faintly heard.

As dawn broke, the once quiet neighborhood gained a touch of vibrancy.

Fang Cheng walked to the edge of the rooftop, placed his hands on the railing, and gazed at the distant city view.

The concrete and steel buildings stretched their outlines in the morning light, and wisps of mist slowly swirled between the buildings.

Fang Cheng stared intently for a moment, when his sports watch suddenly vibrated. He then looked down at it.

The screen lit up with a blue light, clearly displaying the number 6:30.

This is the pre-set training deadline.

I got up at five o'clock sharp and have now completed my physical exercise in less than an hour and a half.

In other words, I completed the training that would normally take nearly two hours in just over an hour.

With his agility attribute exceeding the 40-point limit, Fang Cheng's control over all the muscles in his body reached a new level.

With less effort, the same effect can be achieved as before.

This leap in control is clearly perceptible.

Just like the last set of pull-ups.

Even though the body was already fatigued, the weight of the barbell plates hanging from the waist made the shoulder blades feel heavy.

Fang Cheng was still able to mobilize every fiber of his erector spinae muscles as much as possible, using 30% less force than usual, and still managed to make his chin steadily exceed the height of the water pipe.

This precise control over the body's muscles is like that of a precision instrument, meticulous and accurate to the smallest detail.

"It seems we can significantly increase the training intensity from now on..."

Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he had a rough estimate in his mind.

After breaking through the limit of agility, the actual effect of the first full-item training was enough to prove that my body could fully withstand even more extreme training intensity.

Conservative estimates suggest that the current training volume could be increased by 50% to 100% to further accelerate the improvement of skills and experience.

As for whether the intensity is too high, there is no need to worry too much.

Even if the training load is occasionally too heavy, leading to muscle strain, I still have mastered Qigong, which has health-preserving and conditioning effects.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng withdrew his gaze, then walked to the center of the rooftop, spreading his feet apart and firmly planting his feet in a horse stance.

As is customary, we begin the concluding Qigong practice.

"Hululu——"

Fang Cheng focused his gaze, circulated his inner energy, and his breath made a faint, almost imperceptible sound.

Rumble rumble rumble —

In a short while, all the muscles, bones, and blood in the body trembled together, continuously emitting a resonant sound.

In the dim light, it seemed as if thunder was indeed coming from the horizon, and tigers and leopards were growling and howling nearby.

Within moments, Fang Cheng became like a steamer, creating a bizarre and unsettling phenomenon.

White smoke kept coming out of my legs, hands, shoulders, and head, as if the heat inside my body was being released.

As the gradually brightening sunlight dispelled the thin mist and shone on her rosy cheeks.

You can clearly see a fine layer of sweat seeping out from the skin's surface, glistening and rolling slightly.

Fang Cheng hunched his chest and straightened his back, lowering his waist.

Maintain this posture, continuously inhaling and exhaling, repeating the cycle tirelessly.

After a short while, his entire body looked as if it had been boiled, his skin was red, his veins were bulging, and the white smoke from his sweat evaporating became thicker and more obvious.

As more and more heat is released from the pores, the temperature on the body surface rises rapidly.

"Roar!"

Fang Cheng's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light, like a tiger or leopard letting out a roar.

In an instant, a faint red glow rose from the surface of the body, as if flames were burning beneath the skin.

At this moment, look inward.

It can be clearly seen that the vast ocean in the dantian is surging violently.

Bubbles rose and bubbled, just like a pot of boiling water.

The deepest trench beneath the sea surface first emanated a scarlet light, then opened like a sluice gate.

The hidden "volcano" suddenly erupted, with a scorching column of lava rising violently and breaking through the sea surface.

Instantly, a sea of ​​fire ignited within his dantian.

Thick magma, carrying boiling bubbles, surged upwards, transforming into a crimson stream of true energy that erupted from his abdomen and flowed throughout his body.

The crimson true energy surged and crashed along countless meridians and blood vessels, scorching the vessel walls until they shone, and even causing the blood in the vessels to boil and foam.

The joints along the way made a soft "clicking" sound, like cracks in the earth's crust being stretched open by magma.

It first burrows into the spine, then burns all the way down the tailbone to the back of the neck, the heat making the scalp tingle, and flames burst out directly from the top of the head.

Then it split into two streams that rushed to the arms, gathering into a ball of fire on the palms, scalding the bulging biceps like red-hot iron.

Finally, the energy flowed downwards into the femurs of both legs, exploding into a ring of scalding hot air at the soles of the feet.

In just a few breaths, this magma-like true energy had already flowed through his blood vessels and circulated throughout his entire body.

Even the smallest capillaries were burned until they were translucent, like thousands of burning gold threads dancing under the skin.

"Whoosh—hiss—"

Fang Cheng's face was flushed, and two streams of hot white breath came out of his nostrils, his chest opening and closing violently like a bellows.

Each inhalation caused a slight cracking sound as the ribs snapped, and the inhaled air rapidly heated in the lungs, transforming into a scalding wave that impacted the diaphragm.

He could even hear the roar of blood surging through his veins, his heart pounding like a drum, each beat pumping hot blood to every part of his body.

As the blood and qi surged, the flames emanating from his body grew increasingly intense, gradually changing from pale red to crimson, as if real flames were burning on the surface of his skin and muscles.

His cotton underwear was the first to succumb to the high temperature; several flames suddenly shot up at the waistband, and the edges of the fabric curled into charred, hard lumps, quickly carbonizing and peeling off.

Then, wisps of blue smoke rose from where the soles of the feet touched the ground, and the cement floor sizzled as it was burned.

Even the air around his body fluctuated violently due to the scorching heat, and the light distorted into blurry ripples. From a distance, it looked exactly like a blazing human torch.

This scene was so astonishing that it seemed as if a divine flame had been ignited within a mortal's body.

Fortunately, it was only a little past six o'clock, and Fang Cheng was the only one on the rooftop in the early morning.

The distance was shrouded in mist, and no one was looking out at the buildings.

Fang Cheng practiced the Flame Breathing Technique for several breaths, when suddenly his eyes flashed.

After exhaling, inhale again.

A gentle, thin stream of air flows naturally into the nostrils and descends smoothly.

It's like a gentle breeze blowing through your internal organs, instantly bringing a sense of coolness.

At the same time, it was as if a sweet rain had fallen on his dantian, gradually extinguishing the scorching lava, with wisps of steam rising amidst the hissing sound.

A surge of azure true energy emanated from his abdomen, spreading into countless tiny streams that cascaded down his body's numerous meridians like glacial meltwater.

The blood that was just boiling cooled down quickly, the foam in the blood vessels quietly dissipated, and flowed back to the heart as a clear stream.

The burning sensation in my internal organs was replaced by a gentle coolness, and a chill rose straight up my spine.

It felt like being immersed in ice water during the hottest days of summer, instantly relaxing all the tense muscles in my body.

As he activated his Water Breathing technique, the crimson flames on Fang Cheng's body surface suddenly contracted, receding beneath his skin like a tide.

Instead, a faint aquamarine halo appeared.

The halo enveloped the entire body like a thin mist, seemingly alive, absorbing water molecules from the surrounding air.

The skin gradually forms transparent dewdrops, which are then drawn back into the body through the pores.

They actually used this method to replenish the bodily fluids that had been evaporated by the high temperature.

Fang Cheng remained calm and composed, silently circulating his qi and feeling the qi and blood flowing smoothly through his body like a river.

The orange flame that had been dancing in his pupils quietly died out, turning into two tiny sparks that disappeared into his eyes.

"Rumble--"

As Fang Cheng used Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound again, his whole body trembled slightly, and he exhaled a deep breath.

The surging energy and blood within the body quickly returned to normal, becoming calm and unhurried, following this rhythm.

Then she gently closed her eyes, letting the aquamarine halo flow across her body like morning mist until the last trace of its afterglow dissipated.

At this moment, he resembled a jade statue.

The morning light gilded the outline with a faint gold, and the bare skin shone with a warm, porcelain-like luster, revealing a delicate, newly formed texture.

The roughness left by years of training seems to have faded somewhat.

His chest rose and fell slightly, with water droplets still remaining, dripping onto the cement floor that had been scorched black by the high temperature.

This proves that the tempering by ice and fire just now was not an illusion.

Fang Cheng suddenly opened his eyes and stared at the pale blue screen that was flashing before him.

[You have successfully performed three breathing techniques simultaneously for the first time, gaining +30 Qigong experience.]

Qigong lv2 (30/500)

Upon seeing this notification, Fang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly, and his gaze fell on the dantian area below his abdomen.

A wisp of azure true energy resides here, like a boundless, tranquil sea.

Calm and undisturbed, as if nothing had ever changed.

As for the seabed, it vaguely appears as a crimson red, with bubbles occasionally rising to the surface.

Like a dormant volcano, it appears calm, but in reality it contains scorching and powerful energy like magma, ready to erupt at any moment.

"call……"

Looking at his restored dantian qi, Fang Cheng let out a soft sigh of relief.

His feet rolled over the scorched ground, and with a sudden burst of strength, he straightened his back and jumped to his feet again.

At the same time, the dew that had adhered and condensed all over his body instantly dripped down to his feet like rain.

Fang Cheng straightened his back and moved his neck and limb joints.

The bones made a series of "clicking" sounds, like piano keys striking each other, crisp and melodious.

My muscles were slightly warm, giving me a feeling of exhilaration, like the aftermath of a fierce hand-to-hand battle.

At the same time, every pore exudes a refreshing coolness, like the sky after a rain shower, providing an indescribable sense of comfort and soothing.

It was like receiving a super-extra massage, a mix of hot and cold sensations.

Gazing at the rising sun in the distance, Fang Cheng's face was flushed red, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

Within just half an hour, the Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound, Flame Breathing, and Water Breathing were used in succession, and the effect was surprisingly amazing.

Moreover, this bold attempt has confirmed my own ideas about Qigong practice.

Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound.

As a method of cultivating health in Tai Chi taught by Ma Jianguo, it can be said to be the most orthodox breathing method.

By mimicking the purring of felines, high-frequency resonance is used to exercise muscles, bones, skin, internal organs, and improve physical fitness.

At the same time, this process can also eliminate muscle fatigue to a certain extent, regulate the Qi of the five internal organs, and cultivate a sense of Qi.

Moreover, opening the mouth can make the blood and qi in the body boil, increasing instantaneous explosive power.

The breath of water.

A gift from Yong'an Island, an epic talent awakened by chance in a state of harmony between man and nature.

Aside from the special abilities related to the ocean and merfolk, this talent itself is a very comprehensive and practical breathing technique.

It performs admirably in attack, defense, and healing.

The speed of circulating true qi is extremely fast, as smooth and unobstructed as flowing water. There is almost no pause when switching moves, unlike other breathing techniques that require time to accumulate power.

When fighting the enemy, they can react quickly to different situations and instantly carry out effective defense and counterattack.

Most importantly, the azure true energy of the water attribute has the inherent characteristics of gentleness, stability and nourishment, and has an extremely high healing effect on internal injuries, and can also relieve muscle injuries.

The only drawback is the lack of explosive power. When encountering a strong enemy, the combat ability of Water Breathing may reach its limit, making it seem powerless in the long run.

Breath of Flame.

This newly mastered breathing technique may have some connection to the spirituality of the Golden Bamba Bottle.

It is a breathing technique with exceptionally fierce and domineering attacks, possessing greater destructive power and explosive force.

Its defensive capabilities are slightly inferior to Water Breathing, but it is remarkably effective in high-temperature environments.

It has almost no healing abilities, and in fact, prolonged use can put an extra burden on the body and pose a risk of injury.

Moreover, when using this breathing technique to attack, the energy loss per unit time is almost three times that of using Water Breathing.

Of course, the damage cap can also be increased to an unimaginable level, and there is continuous damage after hitting the enemy.

Combined with the Qilin Arm, its power is even more astonishing, like a missile launch, capable of achieving a fatal blow at a speed that the enemy cannot react to, completing a decapitation operation.

These three breathing methods each have their own unique uses, complementing each other's shortcomings and allowing for easy switching between them.

"Just how powerful am I now...?"

Fang Cheng stood tall and proud, gazing at the city bathed in the morning light, his heart surging with emotion.

As he was narcissistically thinking this, he suddenly felt a chill in his crotch.

Looking down, I realized that the only thing I was wearing, my red underwear, had been burned to ashes.

At this moment, only a few charred strips of cloth remained hanging from his crotch, swaying slowly in the wind.

Fang Cheng couldn't help but shrink his neck and quickly looked around at the windows of the surrounding buildings.

Please don't let people mistake you for a perverted exhibitionist!
Thinking of this, Fang Cheng quickly pulled out a pair of athletic shorts from his bag and put them on in the blink of an eye.

Then, after putting on his coat, he picked up the training equipment and dashed towards the stairwell like a chased rabbit, not daring to linger for a moment.

(End of this chapter)