From the fusion of Tongbei Quan to the Longevity Martial Saint

[A crucible of martial arts, fusing all the laws of the world...]

[Integration Progress: Earth Martial Arts: Twelve Strategies Golden Bell Shield + Exclusive Martial Arts: Tongbei Divine Fist Body Tempering Technique + Mountain and River Fist Academy Ordinary Martial Arts: Mountain and River Internal Cultivation Body Tempering Technique...]

[The martial arts furnace fuses into: the Undying Golden Body Refining Technique...]

[The Undying Golden Body Refinement Method, when perfected: Opens the meridians through the arms, drawing upon the golden bell to forge the body, rendering it impervious to swords and spears, water and fire, and indestructible through countless eons—this is called the Undying Golden Body! ...]

[Current fusion progress of the Undying Golden Body Refining Technique: 0%...]

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As Fang Qing listened to Fang Wansan's lecture, a question suddenly came to mind.

I wonder what the differences are between the Mountain and River Internal Body Tempering Technique and the Undying Golden Body Refining Method, which are the result of the fusion of the Martial Furnace.

One is a technique, the other a method; logically, the former should be more powerful.

Just as Fang Qing had this thought, the golden interface trembled and another string of information appeared.

[The Body Tempering Technique Within Mountains and Rivers: A cultivation method practiced by menial servants of the upper realm immortal sects.]

Five fatal flaws...

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[The Undying Golden Body Refining Technique: A Body Refining Method for True Disciples of Upper Realm Immortal Sects...]

[Fatal Flaw: Zero...]

[Non-fatal flaw: Zero...]

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Upon seeing this, Fang Qing's eyes lit up immediately, and he finally understood the terrifying nature of the Martial Arts Furnace.

"It turns out that this martial arts furnace, while fusing multiple techniques together, also completely patched up the loopholes and flaws in the basic methods."

"It has become a truly perfect-level cultivation technique."

"Once this martial arts furnace is fully fused, that should be the time when I successfully switch to this new cultivation method, right?"

Thinking of this, Fang Qing was filled with motivation.

Although Fang Qing practiced the Tongbi Divine Fist Body Tempering Method, which was fused in the Martial Arts Furnace.

Fang Qing was worried that the Tongbei Divine Fist Body Tempering Method was actually based on the Five Internal Organs and Seven Injuries Body Tempering Method.

Although it won't damage the entire five internal organs to the point of being riddled with holes, as the Five Internal Organs and Seven Injuries Body Tempering Method does.

However, it's hard to guarantee that Fang Qing won't damage his own foundation while cultivating frantically.

"The only right path is to switch to the Martial Arts Furnace Undying Golden Body Refining Method as soon as possible."

With this in mind, Fang Qing practiced even more diligently.

After carefully explaining the key points of the Mountain and River Internal Cultivation Body Tempering Technique to Fang Qing, Fang Wansan turned and left, returning to his own cultivation area.

As soon as Fang Wansan returned to the cultivation area, Zheng Yanqing took the initiative to come to him again.

Hearing that Zheng Yanqing was very concerned about Fang Qing's cultivation progress, even Fang Wansan couldn't help but glance at Fang Qing a few more times.

To be honest, he had never seen his junior sister Zheng Yanqing pay so much attention to any new disciple before.

Could it be that this Junior Brother Fang Qing has something special about him?

Could it be true that Master is looking for a son-in-law to live with his wife's family?

Fang Wansan scratched his head, as if he had suddenly realized something.

Fang Qing was introduced by Fang Lingsu, and only Zheng Shanhe and Zheng Yanqing knew about this.

However, Fang Wansan still told the truth:

"When I was teaching Junior Brother Fang Qing the Mountain and River Internal Cultivation Body Tempering Technique, I found that no matter how he practiced, there was always a trace of the Five Internal Organs and Seven Injuries Body Tempering Technique in his practice."

"Junior sister, I estimate that it will be quite difficult for Junior Brother Fang Qing to switch to our Mountain and River Internal Cultivation Body Tempering Technique."

"You should be mentally prepared for this."

Upon hearing Fang Wansan's words, Zheng Yanqing frowned slightly and sighed helplessly.

She and Fang Lingsu were close friends.

The two grew up together and could talk about anything.

Just a few years ago, my good friend was injured, which damaged his very foundation.

At that time, her father, Zheng Shanhe, went to visit her in person. When he returned, he told Zheng Yanqing that Fang Lingsu's injury was not just a matter of damaging her foundation.

I'm afraid my days are numbered.

Now, this good friend has entrusted me with taking care of this kid named Fang Qing at the Shanhe Boxing Academy.

Although it is unclear why Fang Lingsu would pay attention to a lowly salt farmer.

However, given the request from his good friend, Zheng Yanqing naturally had to pay more attention.

Even if Fang Qing's future martial arts achievements are limited, at least this time, switching to the Mountain and River Internal Cultivation Body Tempering Technique has brought some hope, which will make his friend feel more at ease.

It now seems that Junior Brother Fang Qing's chances of successfully changing his cultivation path are extremely slim.

While thinking about it, Zheng Yanqing still turned around and went to the backyard.

At this moment, Zheng Shanhe was sitting under the jujube tree, drinking tea and reading a book.

He then casually picked a jujube from the jujube tree above his head and put it in his mouth to chew.

It was quite pleasant.

Zheng Yanqing sat directly on the stool next to the stone table.

After pouring himself a pot of tea, he frowned and asked:

"Father, the new junior brother Fang Qing just learned the Mountain and River Internal Cultivation Body Tempering Technique from the third senior brother."

"We discovered that no matter how much Junior Brother Fang Qing practices, there are traces of the Five Internal Organs and Seven Injuries Body Tempering Technique in his movements."

"Is it really that difficult to make repairs?"

Zheng Yanqing had been practicing martial arts since childhood, and the other senior and junior brothers in the boxing academy were also direct descendants of the Fang family. None of them practiced the Five Internal Organs and Seven Injuries Body Tempering Technique.

After all, what normal person would practice techniques that damage their very foundation?

Zheng Shanhe put down the book he was reading.

His gaze was fixed on his daughter, whose eyes showed a hint of anxiety, before he finally spoke:

"The martial arts one cultivates are like the ink printed on the pages of this book."

As he spoke, Zheng Shanhe tapped the page he was reading with his finger.

"If he had entered our Shanhe Boxing Academy before he had even started practicing martial arts."

"It's like having a blank sheet of paper where you can write whatever you want."

"As long as you put in the effort, you can succeed very easily."

The next moment, Zheng Shanhe flipped up the page covered in black ink and placed it on the table.

"But now that your junior brother Fang Qing has cultivated the Five Internal Organs and Seven Injuries Body Tempering Technique, it's as if this paper is covered with writing."

"No matter what method you use, even if you wipe the ink off the paper, the mark will still be there."

"Sometimes when you wipe too hard, you can easily tear the paper."

Zheng Yanqing was stunned upon hearing this.

"This is the biggest problem with Fang Qing's attempt to modify our Mountain and River Internal Body Tempering Technique."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yanqing immediately showed a look of sudden realization.

Fang Qing's actions now go far beyond simply writing a few large characters on paper and removing the ink.

Fang Qing has reached the second level of body tempering by cultivating the Five Internal Organs and Seven Injuries Body Tempering Technique.

This is equivalent to writing various fonts densely on the paper where Fang Qing practiced martial arts.

It even features a variety of colorful paintings.

Even if Fang Qing used his strong willpower to erase all the writing and drawings on it.

But the traces on the bottom layer of the paper are still there.

This was the biggest obstacle when modifying the Mountain and River Internal Body Tempering Technique.

Fang Qing's path has become chaotic.

If he cannot switch to the Mountain and River Internal Cultivation Body Tempering Technique within three months, his martial arts path will also be cut off.

"Just reply to Miss Fang like this. We have done our best."

Zheng Yanqing let out a soft sigh and stood up helplessly.

That was all she could reply to her friend Fang Lingsu.

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