My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 906 Mastery, Path, Request for Help (Three Chapters Combined)

In the courtyard,
Shen Changchuan was standing in the open space in the backyard.
Ahead was a protruding rock, as tall as a person and as thick as two people could hug.

Its texture is extremely hard and difficult to process.

Therefore, when the homeowner built the house, he did not want to spend a lot of effort to clean it up, and had no choice but to leave it there.

At this moment, Shen Changchuan had his eyes closed.

Stand still.

Facing the stone directly in front of me.

My mind sank to the deepest part, and my senses permeated every corner of my body.

He began to circulate his internal energy.
With breathing,

A series of powerful forces shifted and swirled throughout his body.

Under the deliberate manipulation of the mind

It continues to converge along the right hand.

I don’t know how long it took,

Suddenly,
His eyes suddenly opened, and a sharp, tangible glint seemed to flash through the air.

boom!
Shen Changchuan stepped onto the compacted ground of the courtyard, where a bowl-sized hole appeared, with fine cracks spreading outwards.

next moment,
Whoosh!
Shen Changchuan's figure seemed to vanish in an instant, turning into a gray afterimage that covered several meters in the blink of an eye, approaching the stone in front of him like lightning!
People are halfway there.
Shen Changchuan formed a sword with his fingers.
In that instant,
All the strength in his body converged like a tide, condensing into a single point at his fingertips!

Concentrate and reach the top!

Tear!

The moment the sword was thrust out, the air was pierced as if through thin paper, emitting a piercing shriek!

A pale aura, visible to the naked eye, emanated from Shen Changchuan's fingertips, carrying spiraling, twisting ripples, and crashed violently into the surface of the iron-hard boulder!

boom!
Accompanied by a slight muffled sound,
Shen Changchuan abruptly stopped, his sword pressed against the boulder.

The person seemed to freeze in that moment.

The stone stood there silently, unchanged, untouched by Shen Changchuan's finger sword, without even a dent.
It seemed as if nothing had happened.

however,
Almost at the same moment,

boom! ! !
A violent, whooshing explosion resounded through the air.
The concentrated force, after passing through the entire boulder, exploded on the back of the boulder with a bang!

On the other side of the stone that Shen Changchuan struck with his sword,
The stone surface suddenly cracked open, revealing a spiderweb-like pattern. Fine stone dust rose up like smoke and dust, and a bowl-sized pit sank into the back, with cracks spreading out around it like a spiderweb.

But this is not over yet,
The remaining force continued forward, and the air collapsed suddenly under the violent bombardment, forming a transparent vortex. It was like a white straight line that pierced through the air in front of it, plowing a three-zhang-long trench in the muddy ground, and finally struck a large tree three zhang away behind the stone.

Wow!
The force of the energy struck the tree trunk from a distance, causing the tree to shake violently. The thick bark cracked open, and large leaves fell from the air.

After a short while,
Everything returned to calm.

Shen Changchuan slowly withdrew his stance, and the white mist rising from his fingertips gradually dissipated under the autumn sun.

He let out a long breath.

Looking at the scene before him, a slight smile appeared on his lips, revealing a hint of satisfaction.

"Indeed, this was the right path!"

"By twisting all the external martial arts forces cultivated together like a rope, the destructive power generated is in no way inferior to that of Qigong!"

"Furthermore, in terms of the ability to break through a single point by focusing on a single point, the destructive power of the force is even greater than that of qigong!"

Looking at the seemingly intact but actually shattered stones in front of him, and the shallow ditch in the ground behind them and the pit in the tree trunk three zhang away,
Shen Changchuan's face also revealed an undisguised joy!

Not long ago,
When he realized that he might be able to leverage his advantage in spiritual perception to innovate and enhance his combat power,

It was as if the clouds and mist before my eyes had been cleared away.

He felt that the force before him held great potential.
That's when all sorts of attempts began.

This attack at hand,
It was when Shen Changchuan was practicing the Iron Bridge Three Styles, Flowing Wind Step, Meteor Kick, and Shattered Jade Fist that he seized that one moment to integrate the power of the four external skills into one point, thanks to his keen spiritual sense and meticulous control over his body.
The power of this strike

It is undoubtedly far beyond the power of the Perfected Jade Fist or any perfected external martial art!

Its destructive power is so great,

Even not long ago, when Master Ye fought against those disciples from the Six Harmonies Sect in the martial arts school, the destructive power of the clash of their qi was not as great!

Even in terms of cohesion alone,

The combined power of this force is even greater than that of Qigong!
at least,

Even if Master Ye dared to confront the qigong head-on with Shen Changchuan's move, the concentrated force would still be able to penetrate the protection of his true qi and severely damage his internal organs!

"The art of internal strength also has great potential!"

"By concentrating it into a single point, it can become a peak strike, with power no less than that of high-level qigong martial arts attacks in the martial arts world."

"Scattered around the body, it can also accelerate movement and defense!"

In the blink of an eye,

As Shen Changchuan's breathing continued,

Several of the thirteen external martial arts techniques learned from the Ye Family Martial Arts School were activated again.
At this moment, streams of energy, accompanied by the rhythm of his breath, began to spread across his body, like a light veil enveloping Shen Changchuan.

at the same time,

Hard Qigong!
Shen Changchuan's skin suddenly tensed as he circulated the incomplete and dense techniques of the three hard qigong manuals he had previously seized from the Beggar Clan disciple.

It uses internal strength as its foundation and hard qigong as its outward appearance.

Unify your entire body and transform it into unparalleled defense!
Shen Changchuan raised his hand.
He clenched his fist.
Feeling the flow of energy within his body, his eyes once again sparkled with joy and excitement.

He could sense it.

By channeling his power in this way, he gained enhanced defense, making him virtually impervious to swords and blades!
Even if he stood there right now, allowing ordinary people to slash him with swords and knives, they would find it difficult to injure him!
This is the wonderful application of the power of force!

"In this world, Qigong is revered, and external martial arts are considered a low-level martial art in the martial arts world."

"But in my opinion, that's not the case!"

"The power of force is infinitely varied and has endless applications!"

In the blink of an eye,

Shen Changchuan then thought of several more ways to use the changes in force.

Originally limited by the potential of external martial arts techniques, his strength could not progress. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel as if he had broken through the barriers and a vast expanse of sky and sea lay before him!
"But upon closer reflection, although this path of internal strength has a promising future, it is ultimately just the pinnacle of technique, not the ultimate path."

"If one cultivates it to its peak, it might be comparable to a top martial artist who cultivates Qigong, but breaking through the void would be impossible."

"Is it possible that it's not?"

“If one cultivates one’s strength to the point that it can cover the void of heaven and earth, and even circulate the power of heaven and earth, it might be possible to forcibly tear the void and allow the physical body to traverse the chaos. But this may be one direction, but it is far too ethereal and unrealistic.”

Shen Changchuan hesitated for a moment,
Think for a moment,

In the end, he shook his head.

Although all roads lead to Rome, and all three thousand roads lead to the same destination.

However, the difficulty level of each road leading to the destination varies!
Regarding the deduction of the end of this force that shatters the void,

Even from Shen Changchuan's perspective, which is at the Divine Travel Realm level, it is still somewhat ethereal and unattainable.

Perhaps when one reaches the Profound Core Realm, comprehends the laws of heaven and earth, and understands everything, one might be able to truly deduce this power to the level of shattering and ascension.

but now,
I think I should stick to the path of Qigong.

At least Qigong is similar to Qi cultivation, and in the history of the martial arts world, there have indeed been people who reached the pinnacle of Qigong, achieving the level of breaking through the void.

The most recent one was three hundred years ago.

Zhang Daoren's success in breaking the curse was celebrated throughout the land.

As for external martial arts strength, it has never existed in the recorded history of human civilization in this world!

Rather than taking this unpredictable shortcut,

It would be better to settle down and continue down the path of Qigong.

Step by step, one progresses to shattering and ascension.

"For my first time traveling through time, I should play it safe."

"We should try our best to make a successful comeback and experience the changes."

"As for forging a new path, perhaps in the future I will travel to a world where no one has ever broken through and ascended, and I will need to create a path to ascension in order to return. Only then will I focus my mind and energy on this."

"But that's not now."

After a moment of thought, Shen Changchuan also calmed down.

Pioneering new paths can create timeless masterpieces in this world.

But that's too difficult.
It's not something I can dream of right now.

The levels of the Divine Travel Realm

Ultimately, their vision was still too limited.

The proper way is to honestly walk the path of ascension in this world and complete the guaranteed return.

After the thought died down,

Shen Changchuan couldn't help but ponder the path ahead.

"Qigong, in the end, still has to come back to the essence of qigong."

"Now, with the power I've gained through these techniques, I'm capable of fighting against martial arts practitioners specializing in qigong. It's time for me to start planning a qigong technique!"

"Are we going to hunt down notorious martial artists in the Jianghu and use the Yuanmo Devouring God Record to steal their memories and obtain their qi cultivation techniques?"

Shen Changchuan pondered to himself.

This is the simplest and most direct way.

But then again,
A martial artist who is notorious in the martial arts world but can still live a carefree life must be quite skilled.

Do I have the ability to easily kill them?

That might not be the case!
"Never mind, let's see how it goes."

"Although the internal energy cultivation methods are unique techniques that each school in the martial arts world keeps to themselves, there is always a chance that they will be leaked out."

"If even a local bigwig like the Master of Nanyang County knows the internal energy cultivation method, there's no reason why other larger forces wouldn't."

"The world is so big, there will always be opportunities."

"Moreover, the Wei Kingdom... Ha, attacking other innocent people without cause and seizing their internal energy cultivation methods would more or less cross my bottom line. But the people of Wei, especially the martial artists who serve King Cao Wu of Wei, whether they steal or kill, I feel perfectly justified!"

A cold glint flashed in Shen Changchuan's eyes.

He hadn't forgotten.
Yangjia Village, where he was born, along with his parents.
They all perished in the massacre ordered by King Cao Wu of Wei!

As a result, he almost collapsed halfway through, wasting a chance to travel through the world.

This grudge,

It can be described as a blood feud!
Also because of this,

Shen Changchuan wouldn't mind attacking those martial arts masters who serve the King of Wei!
That was revenge; he was completely on the moral high ground!
Consider this as interest collected from Cao Wu before reaching the pinnacle, for the millions of people who died in the eight counties along the Wei River!
"so be it."

"First, gather some information and see if there are any bandits, wicked gangs, or notorious rural gentry who have practiced qigong techniques in the martial arts world. If so, just go to their door and steal their qigong techniques to practice a bit."

"First, we need to understand the art of Qigong. If we need a more advanced Qigong inheritance, then we should go to the Wei Kingdom in the north!"

Not long after,
Shen Changchuan already had a general plan for the future.

Like fighting monsters in a game.
From lowly monsters to elites and then to bosses, progress step by step until you reach the peak, and then seek the secret of the shattered.

"However, this path is destined to be filled with battles, so combat strength is of paramount importance!"

"We still cannot give up on the path of strength."

"Although I don't intend to achieve ascension through the path of internal energy, continuing down this path to strengthen and enhance my combat power will allow me to better accomplish this plan!" The decision was made.

Shen Changchuan then calmed down and continued his cultivation.

The plan is good,

But it also needs combat power as a reliance.

Ok,
Shen Changchuan felt that,
I need to master at least four or five of the thirteen external martial arts techniques I learned at the martial arts school, so that I can integrate and unleash even more powerful energy, before I start planning my internal energy cultivation method. That would be more prudent.

So these things can't be rushed.

but,

In a few more days, I might have to leave the Ye Family Martial Arts School.

no way,
I have no money left in my pocket.

Moreover, if they continue to stay in the martial arts school and observe, they probably won't be able to learn anything more.

I might as well stay here.
I'd rather go back to the mountains and cultivate myself.

There are plenty of medicinal herbs in the mountains, and with enough time, one can gather enough herbs for a medicinal bath needed for cultivation.

"Stay a few more days, go to the taverns to scout things out, and once you find your target, you can set off and leave."

A thought flashed through Shen Changchuan's mind.

time flies,
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period of time,

The Ye Family Martial Arts School was bustling with activity.

At the invitation of the martial arts master, three of the Liuhe School's direct disciples, who were in high spirits, also appeared and gave some pointers to the many apprentices and disciples of the martial arts school.

Among them, the youthful and beautiful Liu Ruyin attracted the attention of even more men in the martial arts gym.

However, these

It has little to do with Shen Changchuan.

in contrast,

After witnessing the battle between the sect leader and a disciple of the Six Harmonies Sect, and assessing his own combat strength, he had a general idea of ​​his own abilities.

Shen Changchuan became even more determined to leave.

After inquiring in the tavern for three consecutive days, Shen Changchuan did not get much concrete information.

Perhaps this is because the martial arts world in the south is primarily based on righteous paths.

So if someone has a bad reputation, then young heroes and heroines from righteous backgrounds who are new to the martial arts world will come to their door to fight for justice.
Anyway,

Normally, they could find out about martial arts figures with terrible reputations.
At most, opinions will be mixed.

In comparison,

In the Wei Kingdom, however, demonic forces are rampant.

The Six Paths of Demonic Cult have a very deep collusion with the Wei Kingdom's imperial court.

It is said that

The massacre in the Wei River basin back then was due to the involvement of the Six Paths of the Demonic Sect, who slaughtered the martial arts forces in the eight counties of Wei River, allowing the Wei army to easily complete the massacre of a million people in the eight counties!

But unfortunately,
The disciples of the Demonic Sect mainly operate in the north.

As for the south and southwest, those are all within the territory of the righteous martial arts world.

Even if members of the Demonic Sect want to operate in these areas, they must conceal their tracks, otherwise righteous heroes will surely come to their door to exterminate them.

Also because of this,

Shen Changchuan wanted to find a goal, but it wasn't so easy.

But thankfully,
Shen Changchuan didn't come away empty-handed.

Recently, due to the life-or-death situation of the young leader of the Iron Palm Gang, the Iron Palm Gang and the Fish Dragon Gang have come to blows.

The two forces were evenly matched to begin with.

So both sides started calling on their friends and allies, and the conflict seemed poised to escalate further.

By then,

It will surely attract a large number of martial arts practitioners.

A mixed bag,

I might go and take a look; maybe I'll have a chance.

after all,

With his own strength, he will definitely be able to obtain the internal energy cultivation method in the future; it's just a matter of time.

That is why he disdains the evil ways of bullying the weak and robbing others of their martial arts without reason.

But if someone provokes him...

That would be different!

He felt perfectly justified in stealing the martial arts skills of those who were about to attack him!
As Shen Changchuan was packing his bags inside the house,
ready to go.

But at this moment,

A series of urgent knocks sounded at the gate of Shen Changchuan's courtyard.

"Who?"

Shen Changchuan walked over,

open the door.

But Zhang San's wife looked anxious, tears streaming down her face. When she saw Shen Changchuan holding her hands, she knelt down immediately.
"Brother Shen, Brother Shen, I beg you, I really have no other choice."

In such a scene,

This startled Shen Changchuan.

With his strength,
They helped Zhang San's wife up, but naturally didn't make her kneel down.

"What happened to your sister-in-law? Tell me properly, there's no need for this!"

Shen Changchuan quickly calmed the other person down.

Then, amidst the other person's sobbing and wailing, Shen Changchuan finally understood the cause and effect.

Her son,
The little rascal who always followed her around is gone!
She searched everywhere all day but couldn't find any trace of the child.

Then she remembered the thugs who had caused her trouble before.

It might be revenge from those hooligans.
So she secretly followed them to their hideout.

As a result of overhearing, they learned that

His child was indeed stolen by them and sold to the Beggars' Guild!

As a woman, there was nothing she could do, so she covered her mouth, held back her tears, and ran back.

What kind of people are the Beggars' Sect?
Having lived in Nanyang County for several years, how could she not know?
The disabled children at the city gate, with missing limbs and faces covered in scars...

Isn't that their tactic?
But those people are big shots in the underworld!
Knowing martial arts

Once you fall into that hellhole, what can an ordinary person do?

Without any choice,

Recalling how Shen Changchuan had easily defeated those hooligans when he stepped in to help, they went to him for help.

"Brother Shen, I know you practice martial arts. Here are some martial arts manuals passed down in my family. I don't know if they will be of any use to you, but I beg you to save my poor child."

Between talking,

Zhang San's wife, weeping, took out a blue-covered, somewhat worn-looking book from her sleeve and forcibly handed it to Shen Changchuan.

"Flowing Water Kung Fu?"

Upon seeing the three large characters on the tattered book, Shen Changchuan's eyes lit up.

He opened the book and scanned it with his eyes.

A knowing glint flashed in his eyes.

really,

It is a Qigong mental cultivation method!
A technique that allows one to cultivate true qi and formally enter the world of martial arts!
"This martial art was passed down in my family. My parents were killed in the massacre perpetrated by the traitor Wei, and I escaped with my life thanks to their protection. But I don't understand it, and I dare not ask anyone for guidance, for fear of bringing further trouble upon myself."

Zhang San's wife sobbed and gave a brief, halting explanation of the origin of this martial arts manual.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'll take this on."

"Go back and wait a moment, I'll go check on you and I'll definitely get you out!"

Shen Changchuan closed the manual.

This gave the other party a definite guarantee.

The qigong manual he had been searching for was delivered to his doorstep, which surprised Shen Changchuan.

However, as the saying goes, if you take someone's money, you have to do their bidding.

To prevent the little guy from being harmed by those people, I'd better go there first and come back to see what this qigong is all about.

After all, the longer it drags on,

The greater the chance of being murdered!

"Speaking of which, I almost forgot. If we're talking about committing numerous evils, isn't there a powerful force right here in Nanyang County?"

"The Beggars' Sect. Heh."

A cold glint flashed in Shen Changchuan's eyes.

Putting aside the fact that he was ambushed and killed by the Beggars' Gang when he was in Changhe Town, he was later wanted by the authorities.

Until he arrived in Nanyang County,

Not only did he see the little beggar being mutilated by rapists at the city gate, but he also encountered some covetous eyes hidden in the shadows when he walked on the street, which were only dispelled after he joined the Ye family martial arts school.

When I first arrived in Nanyang County, I didn't have the strength, so I could only suppress my dissatisfaction for the time being.

but now,
But that's completely different!
Although this body is only seven years old now.
But after more than half a year of martial arts training, and having found a way to utilize strength through the practice of external martial arts.

He now,

Their strength has improved dramatically!
They already possess the power to do as they please!

Enjoying life and seeking revenge

That's the true theme of the martial arts world!
"If you have someone to blame, blame yourself for messing with me!"

This is both for the sake of this hard-won qigong mental cultivation method and for the sake of my own mental clarity.

And so I found myself on this path!
After persuading Zhang San's wife to go home.

Shen Changchuan returned to the courtyard and changed into an inconspicuous dark gray long robe.

A figure flashed,
He disappeared into the courtyard.

Not long after,
A figure appeared in a dilapidated temple in a slum several blocks away.

Inside the dilapidated temple,
Four hooligans were drinking together, celebrating the successful opening of their "business".

An “extra” large income,

This made them incredibly excited.

As they drank and got into a good mood, they began to discuss how to expand their "business".

(End of this chapter)