The Heavens begin by inheriting their grandfather's cheat ability

"Uncle Geng!"

Shi Zhongyu bowed respectfully and stood in the position indicated by his Uncle Geng.

There were already twelve people around him.

They were in groups of four, which were vaguely divided into three smaller groups.

The disciples of the Snow Mountain Sect rarely stay alone.

Only a direct disciple like him has the right to have a room to himself.

Among the twelve people, Shi Zhongyu also saw several familiar faces.

Those are the same people who blocked him yesterday.

The men looked at Shi Zhongyu with displeasure.

Ignoring the displeased looks from the others, Shi Zhongyu found a place to stand.

Geng Wanzhong walked over, glanced around, nodded to the group, and then spoke.

"My surname is Geng. You can call me Uncle-Master Geng from now on!"

"Today I will teach you how to use the Snow Mountain Rock Stake!"

"From now on, every day when you come to practice, you won't be practicing swordsmanship or mental techniques, but rather standing meditation!"

"Why do we teach you the Snow Mountain Rock Stance? Because stance training is the foundation of our Snow Mountain School of martial arts!"

"If the stance is not stable, the sword will falter; if the energy is not concentrated, the attack will be ineffective. Lingxiao City is covered in snow and wind all year round. You must stand firm and take root in the icy snow, unafraid of the cold, before you can be considered to have entered the gates of my Snow Mountain Sect."

As Geng Wanzhong spoke, his gaze swept past Shi Zhongyu and landed on the other twelve disciples.

"If any of you twelve cannot master the basics of stance training within a month, you will be barred from joining my Snow Mountain Sect!"

The twelve people were startled.

Several disciples, seeing that Geng Wanzhong did not mention Shi Zhongyu, showed expressions of dissatisfaction.

"And what about him?"

Geng Wanzhong glanced at the disciples who had spoken.

"He is Chief Feng's personal disciple. His stance training, swordsmanship, and overall martial arts prowess are not for outsiders to judge!"

As soon as he said that, everyone else immediately fell silent.

They all thought Shi Zhongyu had gotten incredibly lucky.

"Alright, enough with the chit-chat. As long as you're willing to work hard and put in the effort, mastering stance training in a month should be a breeze!"

Geng Wanzhong did not constantly put pressure on these newly initiated disciples.

"Now, watch closely!"

While demonstrating, Geng Wanzhong also provided explanations verbally.

"Stand out with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned inward, as if gripping ice or rock."

"Also, your knees should be slightly bent, neither arched nor straight!"

"Sink your waist and sit on your hips, keep your tailbone upright, as if sitting on an invisible stone bench!"

"Chest slightly concave, back straight, shoulders relaxed, elbows drooping, the crown of the head as if gently lifted by a fine thread, spine connected segment by segment, breath sinking to the dantian..."

While Geng Wanzhong was demonstrating, Shi Zhongyu's eyes flickered slightly.

[Snow-capped mountain rock pile detected. Proceed to analysis?]

"Analysis".

[Analysis complete]

After the analysis of the stance training was completed, Shi Zhongyu had the method of practicing the Snow Mountain Rock Stance in his mind.

At this moment, Geng Wanzhong stood there, like a thousand-year-old ice sculpture, unmoved by the wind.

Only his mouth continued to teach.

"In addition to posture, you should also pay attention to your breathing. Your breathing should be fine, slow, even, and long, inhaling and exhaling through your nose, and you should not breathe through your mouth."

"Clear your mind of all distractions and focus solely on the single point of cold breath in your dantian. Begin with the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, gradually increasing it over time. Only when you can stand firmly and motionless for an hour in the wind and snow can you be considered to have entered the Rock Stance."

After Geng Wanzhong finished speaking, he stood up.

He swept his cold gaze across the disciples, immediately causing some of the more inattentive ones to regain their composure.

"Now all of you stand in your positions on the bluestone, and make sure your stances are firm! If anyone sways or leans within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you will not get breakfast today, and you will have to practice for two more hours!"

Following Geng Wanzhong's words, all the disciples immediately began to try standing meditation.

The disciples dared not be negligent and dispersed into the arena, following the incantation to sink their waists and sit on their hips, thus establishing the Snow Mountain Rock Pillar.

Shi Zhongyu also began practicing standing meditation. With the guidance of the book, his standing meditation posture was extremely standard.

Standing meditation is not just about posture; it also requires enduring other difficulties.

At this moment, light snow was falling in the training ground, and the cold wind swirled the snowflakes, lashing against our faces with a biting chill.

The environment is also a test.

There is still time.

In just a moment, some people's legs began to tremble, and their bodies gradually became unsteady.

With one arm behind his back, Geng Wanzhong walked slowly through the ranks, his leather boots making a dull thud on the bluestone slabs, each step seeming to pound on the hearts of everyone present.

He walked up to a thin disciple, frowned, and gently tapped the other's knee.

"With your knees straightened too much, your strength will surge upwards, how can you sink your Qi to your Dantian? A strong wind in Lingxiao City will knock you to the ground! How is this stance any different from a scarecrow? Your stance should be as firm as a rock, not as stiff as a withered branch!"

The disciple turned pale with pain, hurriedly adjusted his posture, and clenched his teeth, not daring to make a sound.

Seeing this, the other disciples also perked up, fearing that they might be targeted by Uncle Geng.

That's true, but it's their first time practicing standing meditation, so how could they not make mistakes?

Geng Wanzhong then approached each disciple and either tapped them with his hand or kicked them with his foot.

He kept correcting the postures of his disciples.

Shi Zhongyu was naturally not spared either.

Geng Wanzhong came to Shi Zhongyu.

He glanced at Shi Zhongyu; his back was straight, his waist was relaxed and his hips were steady, and his breathing was even and fine, with no obvious lapses.

However, his physique is somewhat awkward.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes; this kid really was a freak.

He learned sword techniques quickly, and mental cultivation techniques just as fast. Unexpectedly, he could even master stance training, which requires time to hone, after just one glance and one listen.

After thinking it over, Geng Wanzhong decided to impart more of his experience in standing meditation to Shi Zhongyu.

However, it was not taught to one disciple at a time, but rather to all disciples.

"When sinking your waist and hips, your buttocks should be tucked in, as if you are sitting but not sitting! Imagine you are stuck in a crevice in ice and rock, and the force sinks down and drills into the ground."

"Only in this way can you stand firm and secure, and no matter how strong the wind and snow are, they won't be able to move you in the slightest."

"When practicing my Snow Mountain Rock Stance, your breath should follow your body's movements. Inhale as you sink your hips, let the breath sink to your dantian, and carry the pure energy of the snow mountain into your body!"

"When you are in a stable stance, exhale, let the breath flow through the Yongquan point (Kidney 1) and sink into the ground. Only by circulating this way can the cold breath and the stance training be integrated, so that you will feel more and more confident the longer you stand, rather than getting more and more tired."

"You also need to calm your mind..."

When Geng Wanzhong was sharing his experience with standing meditation, his gaze suddenly froze when it swept over Shi Zhongyu.

He noticed that Shi Zhongyu's movements, which had been rather clumsy just moments before, had become somewhat more refined.

The reason why Shi Zhongyu's progress in Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation) is so significant.

It's because...

"Having been taught stance training experience, proficiency +5."

"Having been taught stance training experience, proficiency +5."

"..."

After Geng Wanzhong finished speaking, Shi Zhongyu's proficiency in stance training increased by 30 points.

As Shi Zhongyu's proficiency in stance training improved, he became more stable and able to stand for longer periods.

He even sensed a warm current rising from his dantian, spreading around him and warming his entire body.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn is quickly over.

Geng Wanzhong always kept track of the time.

"Those whose names I'm calling can rest for a bit, and then we can practice swordsmanship!"

"Those whose names weren't called, stay where you are and practice for another 35 minutes!"

As soon as Geng Wanzhong said this, all the disciples felt a chill run down their spines and their hearts became even more uneasy.