Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 97 Fifth-Order Great Demon (Please Subscribe)

The Niu Family Martial Arts School now has forty-eight disciples, including Ji Cheng, who are currently paying tuition to learn boxing.

Five of the senior brothers developed internal strength.

There were two more female disciples. One was Zhao Yan, who was sixteen years old and at the mid-stage of Qi and Blood.

The other one is named Ma Yue, nineteen years old, who has reached the Qi and Blood Realm and has been working hard to break through to the Inner Strength Realm.

Ma Yue is quite pretty on her own, but she pales in comparison when standing next to Zhao Yan. However, she doesn't seem to care much about her appearance.

A few days ago, Zhao Yan introduced Ma Yue to Zhao Qian. The two seemed to admire each other quite a bit. However, Ma Yue said that she was currently focused on cultivating her inner strength and was not considering romantic relationships for the time being.

For martial artists, whether they can cultivate internal strength before the age of twenty is a hurdle.

Zhao Qian understood and said he was willing to wait for Ma Yue.

In the past few days, Ji Cheng has been practicing boxing with Zhao Yan. When Ma Yue and Zhao Yan talk, they inevitably greet Ji Cheng a few times, and the two have become acquainted.

This ox-headed martial arts master is quite strange. He's used to being a hands-off manager, and you often don't see him at the martial arts school all day.

He mostly had senior disciples mentor new ones, and rarely personally instructed his disciples in martial arts.

From Zhao Yan and the other disciples' complaints, Ji Cheng summarized two characteristics of Master Niu.

Firstly, he was very indifferent to the disciples learning martial arts at the martial arts school. No matter how well you practiced or how good you were, or what kind of martial arts genius you were, Master Niu would not give you a second glance.

Secondly, Master Niu doesn't care about the honor and reputation of his martial arts school.

Previously, people from other martial arts schools brought their disciples to provoke and insult them. The disciples of the Niu Family Martial Arts School were furious, but Master Niu didn't care and walked out with his hands behind his back.

Ji Cheng couldn't help but feel strange. If that was the case, why would anyone still be willing to come to this martial arts school to learn martial arts?

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that the tuition fees charged by the Niu Family Martial Arts School were among the lowest in Wuzhen.

Furthermore, the fact that the Niu Family Martial Arts School can maintain a neutral stance in Wuzhen and not participate in the struggle between the Green Bamboo Gang and the Roaring Snake Gang is the most valued aspect by ordinary families—no one wants their child to be involved in the vortex of gang warfare.

The fact that the Niu Family Martial Arts School can remain neutral and not take sides in Wuzhen is quite an achievement.

Now, Ji Cheng has no choice but to seek out Master Niu, because he needs to cultivate the second level of the "Bull Demon Fist," which Zhao Yan simply cannot teach him.

Ah Niu stammered for a long time before telling Ji Cheng that his father had gone out and would not be back until later.

Ji Cheng nodded, resigned to practicing for now and waiting for the master to return.

It wasn't until sunset, when most of the disciples had finished their training and gone home, that Master Niu leisurely returned to the martial arts school.

"Master, I have something to ask you."

Ji Cheng stepped forward, and before he could finish speaking, he saw the owner of the Niu restaurant frown.

"Dad, Senior Brother Er Gou... he's been waiting for you for a long time."

Fortunately, Ah Niu spoke up for Ji Cheng, which slightly improved the Niu restaurant owner's expression.

He said, "Come with me," and went into the main room.

The owner of the Niu restaurant sat down, took a sip of tea, and then looked at Ji Cheng: "Speak, what is it?"

"This disciple would like to ask Master, what are the key points for cultivating the second level of the Bull Demon Fist?"

"Hmm? You've already reached the first level of perfection?"

"Yes, master."

"Try punching me and let me see."

"Yes."

Ji Cheng immediately adopted a fighting stance, using the Bull Demon Breathing Technique to stimulate his blood and qi throughout his body, and threw a punch.

The owner of the bull's large, dark eyes narrowed slightly. He could easily tell that this punch contained the full power of a bull.

At the same time, he also knew that this kid had already reached the initial stage of Qi and Blood.

This progress truly surprised him; it had only been a few days!
However, his face quickly regained its calm and indifferent expression, and he simply said, "Not bad."

He then explained to Ji Cheng the cultivation techniques for the second level of the "Bull Demon Fist".

[You inquired about the key points of cultivating the second level of the "Bull Demon Fist," received the correct answer, and quickly grasped its essence!]

As if water had naturally flowed into a channel, Ji Cheng quickly grasped what the keeper of the Niu restaurant had said.

He discovered that being personally instructed by Master Niu was completely different from practicing boxing with Zhao Yan.

After listening to Master Niu's explanation of the boxing techniques, Ji Cheng finally understood that the boxing techniques were the least important aspect of the "Bull Demon Fist".

The core of "Bull Demon Fist" is "Bull Demon Breathing Method," which has two main functions: first, to strengthen the body internally; and second, to regulate the way power is generated.

Indeed, Ji Cheng only understood the core of the "Bull Demon Fist" after listening to Master Niu's explanation today.

Where does the so-called strength of one ox, two oxen, or even nine oxen come from?

It was the Bull Demon Breathing Technique that activated the body's Qi and blood, resulting in the explosive power.

Learning the "Bull Demon Fist" is actually learning this way of generating power. The third and fourth levels, and so on, are all the same thing. It's just that your Qi and blood become stronger, and the power generated by the Bull Demon Breathing Method in promoting Qi and blood strength is even greater.

"Did you understand?" Master Niu glanced at Ji Cheng.

Ji Cheng nodded and said, "Master, I understand. As long as you master this way of exerting force, your moves will not be limited to fist techniques. You can use palms, claws, or even weapons, and you can still exert tremendous force."

Master Niu was stunned. He hadn't expected that this kid not only understood what he was saying, but also came up with other ways to use Niu Jiu's power.

This... is really outrageous!

Taking advantage of the momentum, Ji Cheng also inquired about the cultivation techniques for the third and fourth levels of the "Bull Demon Fist" to see if they matched his expectations.

Master Niu answered his questions one by one. [You inquired about the cultivation techniques for the third level of the "Bull Demon Fist," received the correct answer, and quickly grasped its essence!]

[You inquired about the cultivation techniques for the fourth level of the "Bull Demon Fist," received the correct answer, and quickly grasped its essence!]

A flood of information rushed into Ji Cheng's mind, and the "Bull Demon Fist" technique posed no challenge to him.

Practice the Bull Demon Breathing Technique. When your Qi and blood reach the required level, you will be able to unleash the power of two or even four bulls.

Having gained so much from this experience, Ji Cheng expressed his deepest gratitude to the owner of the Niu restaurant.

However, he did not leave. Instead, he took out a manual called "Tiger Roar Killing Fist" and said, "Master, I would like to ask you about this fist technique..."

Ji Cheng had mastered the Tiger Roar Killing Fist, but he couldn't figure out how to cultivate it to a minor level. He could only ask Master Niu for guidance.

"You trust your teacher that much?"

Master Niu glanced at Ji Cheng in surprise. Such martial arts techniques were all closely guarded secrets, yet this kid had actually offered them up for him to see.

Should we say this kid is stupid or naive?

“Master, I trust your character, and besides you, there is no one else who can teach me this boxing style.”

Ji Cheng didn't mind that Master Niu had learned the "Tiger Roar Killing Fist".

Master Niu pondered for a moment, then took the martial arts manual and nodded as he began to read it.

Before long, he returned the fist technique manual to Ji Cheng, saying, "This fist technique is not difficult. If you want to master it to a minor level, you must first make a sound like the air is being torn apart. In other words, your punching speed must be extremely fast..."

[You inquired about the essentials of achieving a minor level in the "Tiger Roar Shocking Fist," received the correct answer, and quickly mastered it!]

"Thank you for your explanation, sir!"

Ji Cheng's face lit up with joy.

"You...you understood it again?"

"I didn't fully understand, and I still need to digest some of it. However, after listening to Master's explanation, I feel enlightened!"

"..."

"Master, then this disciple will take his leave. Ah Niu, I'm leaving now, see you tomorrow."

Ji Cheng bowed to Master Niu, bid farewell to Ah Niu, and walked out of the main hall and out of the Niu family martial arts school.

The owner of the restaurant stared at his departing figure for a long time before finally looking away.

"I never imagined that the human race would have such a martial arts genius!"

The owner of the cattle restaurant sighed deeply, his feelings extremely complicated.

Ah Niu, standing to the side, grinned foolishly and asked, "Dad, isn't Senior Brother Er Gou amazing?"

……

"Oh my god, you scared me to death! Why haven't you left yet?"

As Ji Cheng left the Niu Family Martial Arts School, he was startled by Zhao Yan, who was hiding at the corner, and he almost punched her.

A hint of smugness lingered on Zhao Yan's face, but she feigned indifference and said, "I'll wait for you to go home for dinner together."

Ji Cheng nodded: "Let's go."

On the way back to the Zhao residence, Zhao Yan asked Ji Cheng what he had talked about with his master earlier.
Ji Cheng gave a vague answer, saying it was just a matter of martial arts.

He didn't want Zhao Yan to know his progress in cultivation, fearing that she would doubt her life and lose her motivation to practice martial arts.

The two returned to the Zhao residence, chatting and laughing.

Seeing that the two figures were on such good terms, Master Zhao clicked his tongue, though it was unclear what he meant.

After Ji Cheng finished eating and left the Zhao residence, Second Master Zhao asked Master Zhao, "Does this boy come to our house for dinner every day now?"

Master Zhao nodded with a smile: "Yes, Brother Cui paid for his meals. It's nothing, one more person means one more pair of chopsticks."

Master Zhao clicked his tongue twice and then said nothing more.

Back at the Cui family home, Ji Cheng began brewing medicinal baths for cultivation. Cui Sheng had returned once yesterday and went out to escort goods again this morning.

"Now Senior Brother Zhang Jiang can provide me with victory points, but unfortunately, I will soon break through to the mid-stage of Qi and Blood..."

While soaking in a medicinal bath to cultivate, Ji Cheng was thinking about how to gain victory points using his [Battle Soul] talent.

He actively seeks out opponents to spar with, but only those at the same or even higher level than himself.

Once he surpasses Zhang Jiang in skill level, he will no longer be able to exploit Zhang Jiang, unless he passively accepts the challenge.

But this situation is almost non-existent. If others know that your level is higher than theirs, why would they take the initiative to challenge you?

So Ji Cheng wondered, could I suppress my cultivation level and not break through?

He tried many times but found it impossible. As his internal energy and blood grew stronger, he was unable to suppress his cultivation level and prevent it from breaking through.

"Forget it, I'll find another senior brother to spar with later."

Seeing that this method was not working, Ji Cheng did not dwell on it too much. He already had enough means, and adding a new title would only be icing on the cake, so he would just let things take their course.

Three days later.

At the Niu Family Martial Arts School, a senior student who had just reached the initial stage of internal strength asked Master Niu for guidance. Master Niu rolled up his sleeves and gave a demonstration on the spot.

[You watched the bull demon's martial arts demonstration and absorbed a wisp of demonic energy from a fifth-tier great demon!]

Ji Cheng was engrossed in reading when a dazzling piece of information suddenly popped into his mind.

(End of this chapter)