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

Time flies, and ten days have passed.

In the small courtyard, the wind howled from the punches.

Lu Changqing and the tailor shop owner, Asheng, moved so fast that they were just afterimages.

The muffled thuds of fists and palms colliding were as dense as the beating of drums.

Ah Sheng was no longer the mild-mannered man he once was. His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and with each swing of his arms, he brought out the full potential of the Hung Family Iron Wire Fist, combining both strength and gentleness.

Sometimes it lashes like a steel whip, sometimes it coils like a serpent.

However, compared to before, Lu Changqing is now handling the situation with extreme composure.

In his hands, the Arhat Subduing Demon Palm technique had shed its initial awkwardness; each move was steady and profound, yet also concealed a sharp edge.

No matter how tricky Ah Sheng's attacks were, he could always block, deflect, and counterattack in the simplest and most effective way.

more importantly.

With Lu Changqing's defenses greatly enhanced, A Sheng's attacks had a negligible impact on him.

"drink!"

After failing to break through for a long time, Ah Sheng's competitive spirit was also aroused.

He let out a low shout, his footwork suddenly changed, his waist twisted, and his right arm swept across like an iron whip, bringing with it a sharp whistling sound, aiming straight for Lu Changqing's neck!

He used ninety percent of his strength in this strike, making it a truly deadly move for a fourth-level martial artist!

Lu Changqing's eyes narrowed, and instead of retreating, he advanced!

His left palm seemed to be closed, slowly meeting Ah Sheng's iron arm, but the moment they made contact, he suddenly pressed down and twisted!

A sudden burst of skillful force deflected Ah Sheng's powerful strike by three points.

At the same time, his right palm shot out from under his ribs!

Arhat's Subduing Demon Palm - Vajra Pushing Mountains!

"Bang!"

Clap your palms together!

Ah Sheng felt a powerful and domineering force travel up his arm, causing his blood and qi to rise slightly. He involuntarily took three steps back before regaining his balance.

He shook his numb arm and looked at Lu Changqing, whose breathing was only slightly disordered but whose eyes were becoming increasingly bright. The habitual smile on his face completely disappeared, replaced by deep shock and a trace of... horror.

How long has it been?

All told, the sparring session lasted no more than a month!

This kid actually managed to go from being completely suppressed by him to now being able to withstand 80% of his strength in a head-on collision without being at a disadvantage!

The force, timing, and subtle "momentum" emanating from that palm strike just now...

Ah Sheng even felt that if it were a life-or-death struggle, even if he did his best, the outcome would probably be fifty-fifty!

"Brother Lu..." Ah Sheng's voice was a little hoarse as he wiped away non-existent sweat with a handkerchief. "Your progress... is truly unbelievable."

Lu Changqing finished his stance, exhaled, and clasped his hands, saying, "It's all thanks to Uncle Sheng for teaching me the moves."

He looked into his mind.

[Through intensive combat, the client honed the Arhat Subduing Demon Palm technique, comprehended its principles, and broke through his limitations.]

【Arhat Subduing Demon Palm (Proficient, 1/15000)】

【攻击：11→13（百丈惊鸿步+4，混元无相周流寰宇横练金身决+1，罗汉伏魔掌+2）】

My boxing technique has broken through!

The attack increased by two points!

Feeling the surging power flowing through his arms and gaining a deeper understanding of fist and palm techniques, Lu Changqing felt joy.

After developing a strong defense, he was able to move more freely in sparring, experiencing the changes in force, and his progress was naturally rapid.

Furthermore, this also confirms that the attribute bonuses brought about by upgrading martial arts skills vary depending on their grade!

The bonus from upgrading a third-grade palm technique is twice as high as that of a regular technique!

Ah Sheng shook his head with a wry smile, looked at Liu Bai who had opened his eyes at some point, and sighed, "Lord Liu, your judgment... Ah Sheng is impressed."

"With Brother Lu's talent and aptitude, I'm afraid I won't be able to train him in the Hong Family Iron Wire Fist for much longer."

Liu Bai waved his fan, his gaze lingering on Lu Changqing for a moment, "Feed him for as long as you can."

As he spoke, he handed Ah Sheng a silver dollar, "Let's take a break for today."

After Ah Sheng left, Liu Bai looked at Lu Changqing, his expression finally filled with suppressed anticipation: "Go all out on the slalom from now on."

"In terms of technique, your current skills are more than enough!"

Lu Changqing smiled and nodded emphatically: "Okay!"

...

Another ten days of arduous practice.

In the courtyard, Lu Changqing stood shirtless, his body steaming with heat, which condensed into a light white mist in the early autumn morning.

His eyes were slightly closed, and his breathing was so deep and almost inaudible.

Inside the body, blood and qi flow like mercury, rushing and cleansing the five internal organs.

The immense vitality brought by mastering Tai Chi stance, combined with the foundation of top-grade external training techniques, and the daily, uninterrupted strengthening and reshaping of the internal elixir.

This allowed his internal organs to be forged and strengthened at an astonishing speed.

"Buzz..."

Faintly, a low rumble of thunder seemed to emanate from his body.

That's a sign that the internal organs have been thoroughly cleansed by the Qi and blood, their vitality has been fully stimulated, and the muscles and bones are resonating!

Lu Changqing suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint in his eyes!

He slowly withdrew his stance and exhaled a long breath. This breath shot out a foot or so, condensing and lingering in the cool air for several breaths before slowly dissipating.

[Through effective practice of Tai Chi stance, the internal organs are deeply strengthened, leading to a qualitative change in Qi and blood.]

[Tai Chi Stance (Mastery → Perfection, 1/20000)]

[Life: 15→16 (Tai Chi Stance +4)]

After three rounds of training in the internal organs, I successfully broke through!

He could clearly feel that his heart was beating more strongly and slowly, and that he was taking in more fresh air with each breath. His internal organs felt warm and comfortable, as if they contained inexhaustible energy.

At this moment, Lu Changqing felt that he was in better condition than ever before.

With his blood and qi surging and full, his every move exudes inner strength. It seems that he is only a thin layer of paper away from the threshold of breaking through the barrier and condensing his qi!

"Good! Good, good!!"

Liu Bai sensed the ripples of energy generated in the courtyard due to Lu Changqing's breakthrough. He jumped up from the rocking chair and, after confirming Lu Changqing's breakthrough, couldn't help but shout in unison!

He looked Lu Changqing up and down several times and noticed the surging blood and qi in his body.

Like a great river...

Liu Bai took a deep breath to suppress the shock in his heart.

"You little brat..."

"This is far beyond my expectations."

Since he began cultivating, in less than a year, he went from being sickly to reaching a level that many martial artists could never achieve in their entire lives: the Fourth Training!

Judging from this potential, mastering the basics would be a piece of cake!

Liu Bai's current feelings are no longer simply about nurturing Lu Changqing to become the number one in Hong Kong.

Instead, I wanted to see how far this genius, buried by his own father, could go after receiving a mentor!

It's possible that he won't see it again before he reaches the end...

"Kid, I told you before that I'd give you a chance after the fourth training session," Liu Bai said.

Lu Changqing was startled and immediately understood.

The big one is coming!

Liu Bai's true skill!

"Kid, I remember! I want this opportunity!"

Lu Changqing immediately cupped his hands in a fist and palm salute: "Please enlighten me, Young Master Liu!"

Liu Bai walked up to Lu Changqing, looked at him, and said in a calm and unhurried tone:

"I am going to teach you a technique."

"A martial art that attracts heroes from all over the world, yet is difficult to master. But once mastered, it grants true invincibility..."

"The Five Auspicious Saints, the Supreme Ruler, the Mountain Guardian, and the True Form Power."