Infinite Fighting

Zhang Ji found it quite amusing to receive a donation from someone out of the blue.

While sitting down and eating roast duck, he ordered another meal.

The food was different from what was originally from the Origin Star. It was also rice, but the grains were long and black.

Every world is different, and this change is nothing to be alarmed by.

Zhang Ji leisurely enjoyed his food, and after finishing, he got up and left.

He was thinking about what path he should take next.

Following the same path again won't change much.

On the contrary, if one can obtain more information from this infinite world, one might gain new benefits and acquire the fourth rule of spacetime.

Ultimately, the rules of spacetime are information directly inscribed within the core of chaotic spacetime.

Compared to the material world, it has a higher depth of information and a higher level of authority.

But essentially there isn't much difference.

Therefore, living beings can accumulate the rules of the material world to leave traces deep into the spacetime.

Gathering and refining information is the path of cultivation in the K-level realm.

"Let's start with this world then," Zhang Ji thought to himself.

Half a day later, Zhang Ji changed his clothes, his short hair became the long hair common in this world, and he moved into the mansion he had just bought.

He now possessed a book containing cultivation methods for humans in this world.

This method is called "Four Plays for Nourishing Life".

It simulates four animals: chicken, dog, raccoon dog, and fish, and summarizes the methods from these four animals.

By practicing in the corresponding postures, one can cultivate internal energy.

The so-called internal energy is a kind of bio-energy that this world, or rather, the current human civilization, has developed that can be obtained through training.

Unlike Yuanqi, it doesn't have many attributes or special functions; it's more like a pure form of energy that enhances an individual's burst of power.

It's somewhat similar to Qi and blood, but not as forceful. It can heal injuries and gradually improve physical strength, and can even use internal energy to nourish external substances, causing them to undergo qualitative changes.

In summary, it is a kind of bioenergy that can enhance individual attributes and nourish all things.

The "Four Exercises for Health Preservation" that Zhang Ji currently possesses is a set of techniques for an elderly doctor to exercise.

It's not particularly profound; it's all very basic and rudimentary stuff, and there are even a lot of useless movements. Even if you put in 100% effort, the final effect of refining your inner energy might be less than 50%.

However, Zhang Ji still practiced as usual.

He adjusted his breathing, his lungs filled with a different breath, and a rooster crowed as he opened his mouth. The crowing was piercing and invigorating. Zhang Ji felt his body's energy flowing smoothly, and with the vibration of the sound waves, some special energy was being transformed through his body and eventually stored in his cells.

Zhang Ji also practiced the dog's movements, bending down and barking like a dog. In the vibration, energy also emerged and was stored in the body's cells.

The techniques for depicting raccoons and swimming fish are similar, involving movements and breathing. The four movements, each with a different breath, correspond to different organs and muscles in the body.

Even a strong adult male would feel tired after completing a set of these exercises.

However, with prolonged practice, one's physical condition will gradually improve.

However, the improvement is limited; at most, it can only reach the level of an amateur fifth dan, after which it becomes completely ineffective.

In other words, this technique doesn't even reach the level of a (normal) level skill recognized by the [Limit] rank.

After summarizing and studying it, Zhang Ji began to revise it.

The simulation of the four animals remained unchanged, but the movements were simplified and the breathing techniques were more complex. After some modifications, he improved the efficiency of refining internal energy from less than five percent to thirty percent.

This is already quite high. Due to the limitations of the human body, theoretically there are no techniques that exceed 32%.

Only humans who have evolved to a higher level of life can extract internal energy more efficiently.

Immediately, Zhang Ji began to practice this modified method, and soon the first wisp of internal energy surged from his body.

This wisp of internal energy, through the [Boundless Energy], rapidly expanded until all the cells in the body were completely filled, and Zhang Ji's cells were nourished and moisturized by it.

But it doesn't end there. [Dimensional Sublimation] transforms energy, making it easier for Zhang Ji to absorb.

Several hours later, Zhang Ji obtained his first fighting crystal.

[Hint: You have obtained 1 "Four Plays of Health Preservation" (Normal) Fighting Skill Crystal, which can be extracted and stored in the Limit Space.]

With abundant internal energy circulating within his body, according to the hierarchical classification of the human nation Tu Kingdom where Zhang Ji currently resides, he has skipped the ranks of nobodies, third-rate, second-rate, and first-rate, and has directly reached the top level.

Yes, a D-rank fighter is already among the best in the world.

The magic level here is so low, it's almost like the miniature universe inside the War Void that Zhang Ji visited back then.

Zhang Ji's cultivation speed is incredibly fast.

According to the old man at that clinic, it would take an ordinary person at least ten years to reach Zhang Ji's level of skill.

"If we speed up the pace, we can reach level C within five days."

Zhang Ji calculated his current cultivation speed and gave a rather conservative figure.

In fact, he believed that if he followed the snowballing approach and used only the fighting techniques from the "Four Plays of Health Preservation," he could reach Rank C within a day and get there faster and faster.

However, his current cultivation is no longer a superficial accumulation of energy levels; he needs to absorb more diverse information.

Moreover, it's not just about different skills; there must be a corresponding process that leaves a trace in time and space.

In other words, it's not enough for him to completely modify and create methods on his own. It's best to take the methods that others have left their mark on and use them, which will save him a lot of trouble.

Zhang Jiyou has achieved a "dimensional sublimation" and has no shortage of worldly things like money, so he can simply spend money to buy those cultivation methods.

As long as they're willing to sell, Zhang Ji can afford any outrageous price.

The next day, Zhang Ji asked someone to help him purchase the Inner Breath Method.

Profound internal energy cultivation methods are naturally not sold, but basic ones are readily available everywhere.

Even farmers take regular breaks to catch their breath before working.

Zhang Ji accepts all comers. In fact, in his eyes, those so-called profound methods are not as good as some ordinary techniques that have been passed down for a long time and have left more traces in time and space.

Cao Wei returned to his residence after yet another absurd day.

But he was immediately dumbfounded.

The mansion was littered with the corpses of servants, and blood was splattered everywhere.

He rushed to his father's house, the smell of blood sending chills down his spine.

He pushed open the door and saw the corpses of his father and his seventh concubine.

Cao Wei immediately collapsed to the ground.

On the ground, words were written in blood.

[The murderer is Wang Yuanhua of the Whale Gang.]

"Ah~! Ahhhhhhh~!"

Cao Wei roared hysterically, but it was impossible to tell whether he was afraid or angry.

"Have you heard? The entire Cao family was slaughtered. The killer was Wang Yuanhua, the leader of the Whale Gang."

"I heard the Whale Gang has some conflicts with Commander Cao? But surely not? Would they dare to oppose the imperial court?"

"I heard that they left a note directly at the Cao residence, which seems like a frame-up. But the Whale Gang has a long-standing dispute with the Cao family, so this matter might be difficult to handle."

Zhang Ji ate his porridge while listening to the conversation of those around him, his expression showing slight surprise.

The largest local power collapsed in less than a day?
He sensed something unusual.

It doesn't feel like a personal grudge.

Given the nature of this world, it's not easy for martial arts factions to accomplish something like this.

It's also very difficult for an individual to do.

So it's more like an internal struggle.
However, internal struggles generally adhere to basic rules, and methods like humane annihilation are not easily used.

Otherwise, it will become a zero-sum game of killing each other from within.

So there must be more to the story.

However, Zhang Ji didn't think too much about it.

After finishing his meal, he put down the money and got up to walk towards the Cao residence.

The Cao family mansion had already been sealed off. The Tu Kingdom government acted swiftly. Less than half a day after Cao Manying's death, his subordinates immediately began reporting various problems with him. Before the matter of the Cao family's massacre had been fully investigated, their assets were confiscated.

Zhang Ji saw a young man sitting slumped on the ground outside the Cao residence, dressed in somewhat dirty brocade clothes.

He was none other than Cao Wei.

At this moment, Cao Wei's eyes were vacant, and it was impossible to tell what emotion they contained.

Zhang Ji stepped forward and said, "Come with me."

Although Cao Wei had previously been arrogant and domineering, he was only acting towards his superiors, not his subordinates.

His attitude towards ordinary people was one of disdain for them.

On the contrary, he preferred to make things difficult for and manipulate those who abused their power.

Overall, Zhang Ji believed that he was still somewhat treatable.

If we keep him here, it might not be a problem for the time being, but it's hard to say what will happen later.

Considering that Cao Wei had treated him to roast duck, Zhang Ji decided to step in and save his life.

"where to?"

Cao Wei glanced at Zhang Ji, but didn't recognize him.

"Come to my house," Zhang Ji said. "There's food there."

After saying that, Zhang Ji turned and left.

Cao Wei hesitated for a moment, then got up and followed.

He didn't know where Zhang Ji came from or what his purpose was, but now he was homeless, penniless, fearful, and hungry. He was like a drowning man, clinging tightly to anything that seemed like a lifeline.

Back at Zhang Ji's residence, Zhang Ji brought food to Cao Wei, arranged his accommodations, and then turned to leave to look at the internal energy cultivation techniques he had just purchased.

As Cao Wei ate, he stared at Zhang Ji's departing figure, and something came to mind.

This man looks just like the burly guy who treated me to roast duck a day ago!
One has short hair, and the other has long hair.

Surely hair can't grow this long in just one day?

Fake hair?

So what's going on here? Where did he, a laborer, get the money to buy such a big house?

He couldn't figure it out, but Cao Wei couldn't think about it too much right now; his mind was blank.

I've experienced so much all at once that I'm still a little overwhelmed.

Feeling dazed and exhausted, he lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and hoped that it was all just a dream, and that everything would return to normal when he woke up.

As time passed and night fell, several figures arrived at Zhang Ji's house.

In the courtyard, a bright bead sat on Zhang Ji's table, providing him with a light source and illuminating the books in his hands.

Suddenly his ears twitched slightly; he had already sensed the arrival of the people.

There's definitely a reason why Cao Wei wasn't taken away for investigation.

Perhaps worried about the negative impact, the other party did not intend to kill him inside the government office, but rather planned to kill him outside.

However, it was clear that they did not expect Zhang Ji to step in and take charge.

On the roof where Cao Wei was fast asleep, four figures appeared. One of them nodded slightly after confirming the situation.

Just as they were about to make their move, a voice rang out.

"I'll save his life." (End of Chapter)