Becoming a saint begins with apprenticing under the last martial arts champion.

Three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

in the courtyard.

Lu Changqing raised his right leg high, his heel overhead, his whole body like a fully drawn bow.

The steps alternate.

With each kick, sweat would slide down his back, dripping onto the blue bricks and spreading into a small dark patch.

Having sparred with Coolie Qiang for hundreds of rounds, the ferocity and cunning of the Twelve-Road Tan Leg technique had long been etched into his bones.

Having fought several underwater battles, he has mastered the instinctive tactics that allow him to adapt to life-or-death situations.

But not enough.

He practiced his technique by kicking his legs repeatedly.

Various images flashed through his mind.

During sparring, Kuliqiang delivered an unpredictable and deadly kick.

When killing Liu Qiang, I felt the sensation of kicking him underwater and breaking his spine.

And even earlier, when that foreign agent was killed, the incredulous look in his eyes as he died...

Everything flowed slowly through my heart.

Suddenly, Lu Changqing's actions changed.

Instead of retracting the leg, control the leg and slowly kick it forward.

The movements were so slow that it was as if every joint rotation and every muscle contraction could be clearly seen.

Strangely, the slow movement stirred up a gust of wind.

The fallen leaves in the courtyard were swept up by the wind, swirling and drifting towards the corner of the wall.

Lu Changqing pulled his leg back, switched to the other leg, and continued to control it.

Once.

Twice.

Three times...

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Changqing suddenly felt a buzzing sound coming from deep within his legs.

It wasn't the joints cracking, but rather the tendons and muscles of the entire leg resonating in a strange way at the same instant.

He opened his eyes.

Lift your leg.

Kick out.

"Snapped!"

The moment the leg shot out, a loud bang exploded in the air!

A crack suddenly appeared on the trunk of the small tree, about the size of a bowl, standing three feet away from the courtyard wall!

Lu Changqing pulled his legs back, looked at the small tree, and slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

[The subject has effectively practiced the Hundred-Foot Astounding Step, and their proficiency has greatly improved.]

【Hundred-Foot Stride (Mastery → Perfection, 1/20000)】

Attack: 9 → 10 (Hundred-Foot Soaring Step +4)

[Attack 10 Special Effect: Undispersed Power (Power is highly concentrated during attacks, and will not leak out when running. Every bit of power is used effectively, resulting in greater damage and speed with the same amount of stamina.)]

Lu Changqing smiled as he looked at the ink-black words in his mind.

The cohesion remains...

It's not about becoming stronger or faster.

It is "whole".

In the past, when you kicked out with all your might, about 30% of the force would be scattered along the way, and only about 70% would actually hit the target.

It's different now.

All your strength, all your power, is focused on the target.

Moreover, the same applies when traveling.

With each step, the force is concentrated in the feet, and not wasted on unnecessary swaying.

With the same physical strength, they can fight for longer.

With the same force, the injury can be more severe!

If he were to return underwater now and fight Liu Qiang...

I'm afraid that even if I kill it, I'll still have 60-70% of my strength left, or even more!

in this way.

His attributes are already at double ten!

Only in terms of [defense] is it lacking.

"Squeak—"

The courtyard gate was pushed open.

Liu Bai followed instructions, bringing breakfast for Lu Changqing, and walked into the courtyard.

He put down the steamed bun, looked at Lu Changqing's legs, then at the marks on the tree trunk where he had been kicked. His eyebrows twitched slightly, and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"Your leg techniques have improved?"

Lu Changqing clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Yes."

At this moment, Liu Bai's face showed surprise, followed by admiration.

"I thought that after three months, you would have perfected your leg techniques and reached the third level of cultivation, which would have been enough."

"I never expected you to bring me such a surprise."

"That's ridiculously big..."

Lu Changqing was about to speak, but Liu Bai raised his hand to interrupt him, "I know what you're going to say even if you don't open your mouth."

"You have great talent and a good temperament. My guidance is just icing on the cake."

At this point, he looked at Lu Changqing, and the hesitation in his eyes turned into determination.

"Your performance exceeded my expectations and has somewhat changed my thinking."

"Evergreen".

"Once you've mastered the fundamentals, I'll give you a chance, and also give myself a chance..."

Lu Changqing's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but ask, "May I ask, Young Master Liu, what opportunity?"

Liu Bai took a deep breath, his eyes focused, and spoke slowly, "The chance to become the best in the world."

Lu Changqing's eyes flickered upon hearing this.

Before he could speak, Liu Bai added, "I know you might be thinking that."

"I am a subjugated slave, driven to the port by foreigners. What makes me the best in the world?"

Lu Changqing quickly said, "I didn't mean that."

Liu Bai raised his hand, interrupting his explanation, and continued, "I only mastered 20% of that extraordinary skill, yet I became the top martial arts champion in the inland region and the undisputed number one in the martial arts world."

"If you can master 40% of it, you can go anywhere in the world, and no one can stop you."

"If I could master it to 60-80%, I would definitely be the best in the world!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Changqing's heart raced.

I've mastered about 20% of it.

That's how powerful they are!?

He couldn't even imagine it.

Two-tenths, that's probably just the beginner to proficient level.

At this moment, he also understood that Liu Bai saw that his "talent" was decent and was planning to give him something real!

Without hesitation, Lu Changqing immediately agreed, "Thank you, Young Master Liu!"

"I'd love to have this opportunity!"

After Liu Bai finished speaking, his expression was complicated. Finally, as if he was no longer conflicted, he exhaled all the pent-up frustration in his heart and said with a light laugh:

"Then we'll wait for the day you break through the barriers and achieve mastery."

Lu Changqing's heart burned with excitement, filled with anticipation for the fourth training session and the entry into internal strength: "I will definitely give it my all!"

"I'm determined to be number one in Hong Kong!"

"I'll try to claim the title of the best in the world!"

Looking at the spirited Lu Changqing, Liu Bai's mind drifted to those strange things the foreigners had come up with.

There's also the regret my master had back then.

Although he didn't think Lu Changqing could really succeed.

But his talent, temperament, and level of effort are all unparalleled!

What if...?

What if we really do see someone riding in a procession of five auspicious animals?

Embracing this fantastical future, Liu Bai couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"good!"

"Then I wish you the best of luck in becoming number one in Hong Kong!"

...

...

The days passed by.

Aside from his daily cultivation, Lu Changqing continued to go out to fish as usual.

That day, many members of the canal gang were killed.

The canal gangs, however, did not make any significant moves.

They didn't even send any people to the desolate waters west of the city.

Lu Changqing was happy with this kind of freedom.

In addition, he would occasionally go into the water to check on the Baozhi and Baoyu to see if they were mature.

I'll also take a look around and examine the inscriptions on the bronze and jade.

During this time, Lu Changqing discovered something.

His talent, to a certain extent, allowed him to evade the search of the guardian python.

But he could only go three steps into the underwater cemetery at most.

Going any further in, it won't work.

He predicted.

Once he has completed four training sessions, or even advanced further, he will be able to access the inheritance within the tomb, even without using other methods, simply through stealth.

Multiple future goals motivate Lu Changqing to keep striving and to work hard in his training.

This day.

Lu Changqing was cultivating.

There was a knock on the courtyard gate.

"Knock knock knock".

"Brother Lu, is Brother Lu there?"

The voice was urgent; it was Li Erwa.

Lu Changqing stepped forward and opened the door, only to see Li Erwa looking anxious and in a hurry.

"Brother Lu, the young master desperately needs your help!"