Longevity Martial Arts: Obtain Golden Affixes at the Start

As dawn broke, Tang Chen handed two hundred taels of silver notes to Hong Lang and left Taiping Village.

It turns out that breaking free from constraints is so easy.

She no longer needs to compromise herself for anyone. She is not only the martial arts school's master's wife, but also Tang Chen, a woman with desires.

As she walked to the gate of the Tang residence, a red sun broke free from the clouds and slowly rose.

Golden sunlight pierced through the morning dew and fell on the two gilded characters of "Tang Mansion".

Tang Chen smiled and murmured to himself, "It's dawn."

……

An unnamed cave.

A few scattered phosphorescent lights barely illuminated two figures, one wearing a long robe and the other a short robe.

The man in the long robe frowned and rebuked the man in the short robe:

"You went out looking for food again today? If you get caught and cause trouble for the church, think about what will happen to you! Two members have died recently, so it's best to be careful."

The man in the short robe hurriedly explained:

"Oh dear, I just couldn't resist! For a whole month, I haven't even had a single warm bite of food. Today, I stumbled upon a vibrant child in the mountains, and that lively energy is making my heart itch. How could I possibly hold back?"

"This time, Hall Master Wei is personally overseeing the ceremony. You know his methods; if anything goes wrong, you'll have a hard time dying," the man in the long robe said coldly.

Upon hearing the words "Hall Master Wei," the man in the short robe subconsciously shrank back, his tone becoming much more subdued, and he stammered, "Understood. I will not act without authorization before the ritual is completed."

……

As soon as Hong Lang arrived at the martial arts school that day, Tang Chen called him over.

Since that night, Tang Chen's gaze towards Hong Lang has become much more undisguised.

Gone was the dignified and restrained demeanor she usually displayed as a teacher's wife; the burning desire in her eyes was almost overflowing. That night, a torrent of passion filled all her emptiness.

Whenever Hong Lang sees Tang Chen, he recalls the enchanting night they spent together, the memories deeply etched in his heart.

"You are now a martial artist at the peak of the Blood Refining Realm, and your blood and qi have reached their peak. Today, I will tell you about the intricacies of the Marrow Cleansing Realm and the subsequent realms," Tang Chen said, getting straight to the point.

Upon hearing that this was the topic, Hong Lang immediately became interested: "Please, teacher..."

He suddenly paused, then changed the subject: "Please enlighten me, Tang Chen!"

Seeing his expression, Tang Chen rolled her eyes at him, lightly punched his chest, and then began to explain.

"Blood Refining Realm, this is the most basic entry level. It only relies on body tempering methods to strengthen the limbs and replenish blood and qi. Although it is called a martial artist, it is actually just a stronger ordinary person, but it can still fight ten people.

The Marrow Cleansing Realm focuses on cleansing the marrow and transforming the body, removing impurities from the flesh, making the bones and muscles as strong as steel, and the strength to be as great as a hundred men.

The Meridian Opening Realm aims to unblock the meridians, allowing them to circulate throughout the body and draw in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, ensuring its continuous flow and laying the foundation for the Qi Gathering Realm in the future.

At this point, he could fight against a thousand men and already possessed the strength to serve as a county magistrate.

The Qi Gathering Realm is the true entry point into martial arts. It transforms the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into pure true qi. The physical body is nourished by true qi, making it invulnerable to blades and spears. It truly transcends the realm of mortal martial arts and becomes invincible to human power.

At this point, he would have the ability to serve as a prefect, able to govern a region and intimidate all sides.

I'm not too clear about the subsequent realms of Condensing Truth, Transforming Qi, and Breaking Profound.

Recalling what Cao Jin had said last time, Hong Lang asked, "Are there only two paths to reaching the Qi Gathering Realm?"

Tang Chen nodded: "I didn't expect you to know this. Indeed, there are only two paths: joining a sect, a noble family, or becoming an official. It's not too late to consider this matter after you reach the Marrow Cleansing Realm."

Hong Lang thought to himself, "I have a martial arts point exchange system, so I don't need to worry about this. As long as I can accumulate 1000 martial arts points, I can exchange them for the Qi Gathering chapter of the 'Infernal Purgatory Scripture,' and stepping into the Qi Gathering stage will only be a matter of time."

For me, the biggest problem is that I don't have enough martial arts points.

Based on the fact that I received 10 martial arts points for breaking through to the Blood Refining Realm last time, I estimate that I will also receive a certain number of martial arts points for breaking through to the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

"What are you thinking about?" Tang Chen asked curiously when he saw him lost in thought.

Hong Lang said quietly, "Reporting to Master's wife, I was thinking about things I shouldn't be thinking about."

Tang Chen was both embarrassed and annoyed, and pinched his waist hard.

"You're so unruly!" Tang Chen walked to the weapon rack and took out a halberd. "Today, I will pass on the 'Mountain and River Halberd' to you."

Upon hearing this, Hong Lang's eyes lit up instantly. He had always coveted his master's wife's halberd technique, but he had never had the chance to ask.

"Thank you, Master's wife!" Hong Lang cupped his hands in thanks.

"This Mountain and River Halberd is a martial art passed down in my family. Every move contains the true meaning of the battlefield. When mastered, it can display the power of 'breaking through the enemy lines with golden spears and swallowing mountains and rivers'."

As she spoke, she gripped her halberd tightly and assumed a starting stance: "The halberd technique uses six core techniques: hooking, thrusting, chopping, sweeping, hooking, and pecking. It connects offense and defense, combining strength and flexibility, and consists of six forms. I'll demonstrate them for you."

Tang Chen lowered his stance, mounted his horse, and gripped his halberd with both hands.

"First move: Golden Spears Suppress the Mountains. This move is the foundation of the six moves. It imitates the power of golden spears suppressing the borders and mountains securing the country. It can deflect a thousand pounds of force."

The second move: Iron Horse Piercing Through Clouds. This move is mainly for piercing through formations, breaking through armor and shields, and striking vital points.

The third move: Silver Hook Reflecting the Moon. This move is centered on the crescent blade, combining sweeping and hooking attacks. It can sweep away groups of enemies and break close-quarters combat, making up for the weakness of the halberd in close combat.

The fourth move: Jade Python Entangling Sand. This move focuses on controlling the field and countering attacks, combining defense with offense.

Fifth move: Crimson Sky Pierces the Sun. This move is the core technique for attacking strong points.

The sixth move, "Mountains and Rivers United in Dust," is a deadly strike, hidden between offense and defense.

After demonstrating the moves, Tang Chen asked, "Did you see that clearly?"

Hong Lang nodded and took out a long halberd to practice.

Tang Chen patiently gave instructions from the side, and the unintentional physical touches between them always stirred a ripple in their hearts.

As the sun set, Hong Lang was already able to perform the six moves in a continuous flow, and his halberd was already showing some promise as it flew.

"It seems you have a talent for learning the halberd. Ordinary martial artists cannot master these six forms in less than three to five days. You were able to practice them fluently in just one afternoon. Although you are still a bit rusty, it is already remarkable," Tang Chen praised.

"It's all thanks to my teacher's wife's excellent teaching!"

Hong Lang weighed the halberd in his hand and asked softly, "Master's wife, each of these six moves exudes a murderous aura, unlike ordinary martial arts. They seem like moves used to kill enemies on the battlefield. I wonder if your ancestors were in the military?"

Tang Chen nodded slightly: "You are quite perceptive. When I was a child, my father mentioned some stories about our ancestors. It is said that he was a military general in the previous dynasty and used this halberd technique to fight on the battlefield."

But that was all ancient history, a thousand years ago. My father once said that there were a few more moves in the "Mountain and River Halberd" style, but no one ever mastered the latter moves, and they were gradually lost.

"How many more moves are there?" Hong Lang asked in surprise.

"That's right. It's said that the last few moves are the essence of this halberd technique. What a pity." Tang Chen sighed, his tone full of regret. "If I could witness the splendor of those final moves, I would truly have no regrets!"

She has been practicing this halberd technique for nearly twenty years, thrusting a thousand times at dawn and slashing a thousand times at dusk, without fail, regardless of wind or rain, heat or cold.

But she knew that what she was practicing was only an incomplete form.

That feeling is like spending your whole life chasing a broken river, knowing you'll never reach the sea, yet still walking a long way with a sense of unwillingness.