With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 328 The True Essence of Martial Arts, Molten Core Explosion!
This was Meng Chuan's first time accepting a transfer mission at the level of a martial arts master.

It was only after seeing the final statement that I realized what was going on.

No wonder Senior Chen Jing rarely pays attention to the task system.

However, when academic credits are needed, they always quickly receive high-paying assignments.

It turns out that it was because they had the "mission recommendation right" from the General Assembly.

As long as you continue to accumulate practical experience, you too can gain this privilege like Chen Jing in the future.

Coming to their senses, the Dragon and Tiger brothers finished reading the mission and looked quite surprised.

"Wow, the reward is quite generous, with so many credits."

Chu Yanhu laughed:
"Including the rewards from the demonic apprentice and the police station, let me name a number: I'll make a hundred million!"

"You're overthinking it."

Meng Chuan shook his head. For missions with such high rewards, there are no restrictions, not even three or more. Don't even think about it.

Of course, unless you encounter a "serendipitous encounter" during the mission.

There are stories of people getting rich overnight, but they are very rare.

Meng Chuan had previously carried out many police station missions. He discussed the mission details with the two men as they headed to Wude Tower.

Master Chen posted in the group yesterday that she will be explaining the martial arts principles related to Zhengong Boxing today.

Meng Chuanzheng was preparing to begin his cultivation and couldn't miss the opportunity.

Wude Building, Classroom C985.

Chen Qiushui arrived early today. Upon seeing Meng Chuan enter, she teased him:

"Oh, what a rare guest! It's been so long since I've seen you come to listen to martial arts theory. I thought you had already mastered it all."

"The student's knowledge is still shallow and there is much to be learned."

Meng Chuan wondered if Master Chen still harbored resentment because of his words when he openly or subtly rejected Meng Jiaolong.
"Alright, sit down. It seems you're ready to start learning real martial arts techniques."

True Kung Fu is difficult to master, requiring a high level of comprehension and understanding of martial arts principles. Listen carefully to my explanation first.

Chen Qiushui wasn't so petty; she naturally understood the unspoken meaning behind Meng Chuan's words.

This guy is good in every way, but it's my daughter who's unlucky.
Seeing that most of the expected people had arrived, Chen Qiushui stopped waiting and began the lesson.

Meng Chuan listened intently, and saw the other person lightly tap the podium with their fingers as they began to speak:

"To take care of those who haven't started their cultivation yet, I'll start by explaining its essence."

The biggest difference between genuine martial arts and ordinary martial arts lies in the refinement of the "true essence of martial arts".

This is why it's recommended that if you haven't reached the level of self-enlightenment in martial arts principles at a lower level, you shouldn't consider copying manuals, but instead focus on practicing the original, genuine techniques available at the United University.

Then, Meng Chuan saw a wisp of green light rise from her palm:
"What is the true essence of martial arts? Various techniques have their own understanding of it, but they are all based on the precise path left by the creators or improvers of this technique. Only one can be verified; the rest are just imprints."

My Azure Sky Force requires specific rules to activate internal energy, which, in conjunction with the trajectory of the fist, forms a cyclical imprint in the meridians.

This entire [complete and correct] process is the true essence of martial arts.

This is also a crucial point that is lacking in the rubbings, and then...
Only by comprehending this essence, and then unleashing it, can one unleash power far exceeding that of ordinary boxing techniques.

Meng Chuan nodded involuntarily. Master Chen's explanation was simple and easy to understand, and he understood.

The true essence of martial arts, when explained thoroughly, is a "shortcut" to help martial artists learn boxing when they lack sufficient understanding of martial arts principles.

If you are a natural genius with exceptional comprehension, there's nothing wrong with learning directly from rubbings and figuring things out on your own.
But at present, he is probably not qualified enough.

As one's comprehension and talents accumulate over time, and with more practice and a deeper understanding of martial arts principles, one might eventually achieve enlightenment on their own.

He shook his head, snapped out of his reverie, and continued listening to the lecture.

"Another major difference between True Kung Fu Boxing and ordinary martial arts is that it does not teach you how to [fight], but rather how to better exert your power."

This further highlights the importance of the true essence of martial arts; techniques are merely the vehicle, while the true essence is the soul.

If one does not cultivate the original teachings and cannot comprehend them on one's own, even if one practices for ten years, it will only be a superficial understanding.

Take, for example, the perfected fist technique I currently possess, such as the advanced true skill, the [Cloud Abyss Soaring Fist].

Its true essence lies in "transforming clouds into blades and solidifying abysses into power".

It appears light and ethereal, like drifting clouds, but in reality, it conceals a profound and heavy force.

If one merely learns the rubbings, the fist techniques will only have the form of fleeting shadows, unable to condense true energy into a burst of explosive potential in a split second; thus, only one-tenth of its power remains.

Meng Chuan was so engrossed in preaching that an hour passed without him realizing it.

"Remember, the cultivation of true skill is like a craftsman carving jade; a slight difference can lead to a huge error."

Okay, get out of class dismissed.

Chen Qiushui finished speaking and left, leaving everyone in the classroom with much to ponder.

She had other matters to attend to in the martial arts research lab, so she didn't set aside time for a Q&A session.

Huaqingchi.

After leaving Wude Building and returning to his dormitory, Meng Chuan went to find Qi Shuai again.

After calming down, he sat cross-legged on the ground while adjusting his breathing and studying the [Molten Core Flame Burst Fist].

As time passed, he read for half an hour and vaguely caught the so-called true essence between the lines.

I tried practicing along a couple of times, but eventually gave up.

He pondered in his heart:

"It's quite difficult, mainly because you haven't practiced real martial arts. You should find a teacher to guide you through the basics, so you don't go astray."

I wonder if Master Lu understands the fire element. If he could teach me, I could save some credits.

The cost of teaching genuine skills is not low, and Meng Chuan is currently a bit poor, so he naturally tries to save money wherever possible.

Based on Meng Chuan's current understanding of martial arts, he estimated that he could learn even the Five Elements Fist, a first-rate style, on his own without needing anyone to teach him.

Other schools of Xingyi Quan, even second-rate and below, are no problem. Even first-rate ones can be easily learned in half an hour of study.

However, the difference between ordinary martial arts and true skill is incomparable.

He glanced at the other book in his hand, "Five Thunderbolts," as if he were reading a celestial scripture. "Master Chen is right. The true skill isn't teaching me how to punch, but rather guiding me on how to punch with greater power."

I contacted Professor Lu by phone and arranged to take a look tomorrow morning.

If you can teach him, then teach him; if you can't, then recommend him to a good friend.

"Master Lu has a wide network of connections."

As Meng Chuan practiced his stance, he sighed inwardly.

Master Dong was recommended to me by the other party.

Before going to bed that night, Meng Chuan checked his bank account and found that he had received another 10 million yuan transfer from a short video platform.

Including the martial arts school's monthly salary, his bank account balance rose back to 60 million.

After browsing the news, Meng Chuan didn't see any news about Yong'an Demonic Path, not even a hint of it.

This was to avoid alerting the enemy and to wipe out the newly established branch of the Demon Summoning Hall in one fell swoop.

"It seems that Chief Inspector Long has also grown a lot."

Although Lung Kau holds the position of police sergeant, he is mostly responsible for the police station's physical force.

After several incidents in Yong'an City, Meng Chuan felt that Chief Inspector Long had become much smarter in terms of strategy.
"Stop thinking about it, I'm too worried about becoming a martial arts master. Go to sleep, I'll learn the real skills tomorrow morning!"

Meanwhile, in the dead of night or early morning.

A secluded stronghold on the outskirts of Yong'an.

After thoroughly enjoying the nourishment from the [Mountain Whispers], "Lin Yue" wiped his mouth and left satisfied.

As the deputy priest, he was second only to the chief priest and above hundreds of others in the Yong'an stronghold.

With so many people running errands for him, Lin Yue finally understood the comforting feeling of the mountains whispering to him.

Coming to my senses, I saw the high priest next to me answering the phone, his face extremely grim.

He kept shouting "Spare me!"

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It pretended to walk away nonchalantly, while the mycelium inside the wall cracks stood up as if it were ears.

[Useless! You son of a bitch, the base has already run into problems right after it was established!]

"My lord, spare me! I truly don't know why the nutrients have shrunk; the quantity was clearly sufficient."

[You son of a bitch! I don't care about anything else, the divine deity has already unleashed his thunder, and the previous shortfall must be made up within this month!]
If you can't do that, I'll use you to fill the gap.

Upon hearing this, a sly smile crept onto Lin Yue's lips.

It seems that it won't be long before I have the opportunity to be promoted to [High Priest].
The next morning, Meng Chuan was in the courtyard, practicing boxing while waiting for Master Lu.

A moment later, Lu Zhuxiao pushed open the door and came in.

Before he could even speak, I stopped to watch him practice boxing.

Sharp explosions echoed intermittently in the air, and Lu Zhuxiao sighed inwardly:

"This kid's Five Elements Fist is really beautiful. Although it's all third-rate boxing, it has that unique style!"

After an incense stick had burned, seeing Meng Chuan standing still and adjusting his breathing, he smiled and said:

"Seeing how good your Five Elements Fist foundation is, I have confidence."

I specialize in metalworking, so teaching you true fire-based techniques might be a bit difficult, but guiding you through the basics shouldn't be a problem.

Meng Chuan smiled and handed over a can of beer, then demonstrated the [Molten Core Flame Burst Fist] to Master Lu.

Lu Zhuxiao took it, his expression suspicious:
"You must have been hanging out with Old Dong for too long and gotten addicted."
Although alcohol has no effect on martial artists, it can easily lead to mistakes; please remember this.

"Without Master Lu, it's just a matter of cooling off in this hot weather."

Meng Chuan wasn't addicted at all, but since even that truckload of Dong Shi couldn't finish it, he helped to finish some of it himself.

He doesn't usually buy it; he'll drink it if someone gives it to him, and he won't drink it if they don't.

Lu Zhuxiao studied for a moment, while Meng Chuan continued practicing his boxing.

After a short while, Master Lu spoke:

"Alright, come on. Professor Li has given you this boxing technique, which does indeed follow the [Thunder and Fire Mutual Generation] route."

As it says, "Thunderous explosion, igniting the heart's fire," its power surpasses ordinary low-level true martial arts techniques; truly living up to its imposing name.

Lu Zhuxiao had not practiced the Five Elements Universe Fist, so he naturally did not know that the Molten Core Flame Burst Fist was the name given by King Xiang for the fist technique that used the power of the heart fire.

"You have Professor Li's Five Elements Fist foundation, and since it is a modern style of boxing, it is not as obscure and difficult to understand as ancient martial arts, so it will not be too difficult to practice."

You try to grasp the true essence based on the original text, and I will guide you from the side.

Meng Chuan nodded and smiled:

"Master Lu, would you like to practice together?"

"Haha, I'll pass. You keep practicing."

I minored in Wood-based Long Fist, but I don't have your comprehension; I'm like someone who tries to do too much and ends up not mastering it.

"Ok."

After saying that, Meng Chuan began to practice his boxing according to the technique.

Concentrate your mind and gather your energy, remember all the key points of the movements, and while pondering the true essence, slowly assume the starting posture.

"Pay attention to the resonance between the fist posture and the internal energy. First, gather the power of the heart fire, and then separate a part of the heart fire to regulate the thunder."

Experience the true essence; the thunder and fire circulate within the meridians, forming an internal cycle.

Upon hearing Master Lu's guidance, Meng Chuan nodded without saying a word.

As he practiced his boxing, he carefully tried to understand its true essence.

In a daze, his practice method of imitating the cat and the tiger actually felt smoother the more he fought.

(End of this chapter)