Martial Saint: Starting with Accumulating Experience

Zhou Bingzhong's calm voice echoed in the courtyard.

"The Five Elements Fist incorporates the principles of the Five Elements: metal, water, wood, fire, and earth, comprising five forms in total. It begins with the metal form and concludes with the earth form. There are both advantages and disadvantages when first learning it."

"First of all, there are downsides. This Jin style is too forceful and requires the use of breathing techniques and dietary supplements to practice. Otherwise, it is easy to injure yourself."

"The advantage is that our Five Elements Fist Technique, compared to other martial arts, is easier to stimulate the body and generate qi and blood, and its power is also more impressive. In battles between people of the same level, it often has the upper hand."

"Next, I will demonstrate the Golden Style Splitting Fist for you. Watch carefully."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Bingzhong shifted his feet slightly, lowered his body, and assumed a fighting stance. Chen Feng's eyes lit up, and he watched every movement closely, afraid of missing anything.

Zhou Bingzhong's fists are swift and powerful, his waist and feet working in perfect coordination. His punches are grounded, his power flowing smoothly and methodically. His style is cold, sharp, hard, and fierce, with wide, sweeping movements. Although his aura is restrained, it still instills fear in the onlookers.

[Watch a martial arts master demonstrate their skills... Experience +1000]

Chen Feng absorbed knowledge frantically, observed every subtle movement, and constantly gained insights.

[Experience: 15075]

【Five Elements Fist (Incomplete)】: Beginner's Guide (0/500)

Chen Feng had a sudden thought: Only 500? Fill it up!

The panel values ​​increased rapidly. However, perhaps because Zhou Bingzhong only demonstrated a part of it, after reaching the "beginner level (500/500)", he did not advance to the point of "slightly proficient".

After gaining experience, Chen Feng felt as if he had practiced martial arts for many years, his muscles and bones were as strong as steel, and at the same time, the wisp of qi and blood in his body also increased sharply, reaching the thickness of a finger.

This is about elevating one's martial arts level to a higher realm.

He speculated that, under normal circumstances, to fully master this Golden Style Splitting Fist, one would probably need to become a martial artist.

The system forcibly removed the threshold, allowing Chen Feng to master this fist technique even before he became a martial artist. However, mastering it is one thing, but whether he can actually execute it is another.

After Zhou Bingzhong finished his demonstration, he slowly stopped and looked at Chen Feng.

"Do you have any questions? Every new student has one chance to ask a question after I demonstrate the boxing technique. Feel free to ask."

Chen Feng took a deep breath and spoke.

"This disciple has no problem."

The young man with the stick frowned. If someone lacks talent, they can still succeed by putting in ten or a hundred times the effort. But if they don't know how to get their attitude right... Hmph, rotten wood can't be carved.

Zhao Shanyue also looked at Chen Feng impatiently. How could someone who was usually humble and sensible have become so arrogant now?

At this moment, Zhou Bingzhong's expression remained unchanged, making it impossible to fathom his thoughts.

"Try it out and let me see."

"Yes."

Chen Feng accepted the order and began to imitate the martial arts master's movements meticulously—he wanted to establish himself as a genius with extraordinary comprehension.

Only in this way can his lack of natural talent be overshadowed, allowing the museum owner to notice him and thus acquire more resources. This would give him the opportunity to grow quickly instead of fading into obscurity.

It's important to know that Lin Yan is also learning martial arts at the martial arts school. If Lin Yan finds an opportunity to suppress Chen Feng and even kick him out of the school, it's uncertain how long it will take for Chen Feng to save money to learn martial arts again, and there are countless variables involved.

In these chaotic times, who knows what might happen? He didn't want to drag things out any longer.

Previously, I concealed my talents for fear of arousing envy and jealousy, fearing that the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind. But now that the owner of the museum is right in front of me, if I can gain the support of this great tree...

That is to ride the wind and soar across the vast sky!

"drink!"

Chen Feng let out a muffled shout and threw punch after punch.

His internal energy was like a small boat adrift on a vast, turbulent sea, tossed about helplessly. Even with his current level of mastery of the Golden Style Splitting Fist, he would still find it somewhat difficult to execute it.

But he held on, suppressing his surging blood and qi, and persisted in fighting.

His breathing technique worked on its own, and the warm current washed over his muscles, aiding his boxing.

Sometimes, when the force of his punches was too strong, Chen Feng would cleverly use a simplified version of Tai Chi to neutralize it.

The trainees couldn't see clearly and started pointing and commenting.

They simply thought Chen Feng was just trying to please the crowd.

But Zhou Bingzhong and Zhao Shanyue, who were familiar with the business, were even more delighted, their joy barely concealed.

Stumbling and panting, Chen Feng finally finished the fight.

Finally, he collapsed to the ground, utterly exhausted, his muscles aching and weak, his chest heaving like a broken bellows, panting heavily.

His Qi and blood were disordered, his face was pale, and his breathing exercises stopped working on their own.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his hands trembled slightly uncontrollably.

This was the first time he had ever been so disheveled since he learned the breathing technique.

If he hadn't had Tai Chi as a foundation, forcing himself to perform this routine would likely have damaged his own foundation, with unimaginable consequences.

[You have realized the consequences of using martial arts techniques beyond your level... Experience +100]

You have gained some special insights into the simplified 24-form Tai Chi...

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zhou Bingzhong uttered three "good"s in a row, making no attempt to hide his joy.

"You truly surprise me. Not only is your temperament excellent, but your comprehension is also astonishing. You've already grasped several key points of the technique after just one demonstration!"

"Chen Feng, I will temporarily accept you as a disciple on a nominal basis. Are you willing?"

"This disciple is willing!"

Chen Feng said respectfully.

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

"He, with only average or below-average talent, actually became a disciple in name only!"

"His comprehension is too monstrous! Shouldn't he memorize a bit of the 'form,' then wait to ask his senior brother and slowly figure it out little by little? How come he understands it after just one glance!"

"Wait a minute, he seemed a bit clumsy after his performance, is that even possible?"

"What do you know? They've already mastered it, but their skill level isn't high enough to execute it properly. It's completely different from your random, nonsensical gestures."

"You didn't learn it either, so how do you know?"

"Nonsense, otherwise would the master have accepted him as a disciple!"

[Become the center of attention...Experience +123]

Chen Feng's ears twitched slightly, and he heard every word of the whispers around him.

"..."

He felt he might have overdone it.

Who would have thought that Zhou Bingzhong's requirement for a normal person was simply to know the general momentum and recognize that the Jin-style splitting fist was a fierce and powerful type.

It's purely a formality, acknowledging that the new student is qualified to learn this martial art. The purpose of demonstrating the punches is more for the older students to observe.

The real learning for new students comes later, with additional instructors specifically responsible for guiding them.

As a result, Chen Feng overexerted himself and became an unparalleled genius who could learn anything at a glance.

"Forget it, just treat it as desensitization training. With the system around, I can't possibly keep a low profile afterward," Chen Feng comforted himself.

"Chen Feng!"

"Disciple is here!"

"Judging from your movements, have you learned any martial arts techniques before?"

"I used to practice a health-preserving martial art," Chen Feng answered truthfully, his eyes clear.

Zhou Bingzhong then cast an inquiring glance at Zhao Shanyue.

"Reporting back to my master, I treated him as a regular disciple and never taught him any basic boxing techniques."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.

[Back in the spotlight... Experience +66]

Chen Feng: "..."