High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

Chapter 151 The Force of Ten Thousand Jin! (Please Subscribe)

【Rushing Wave Strike: Active skill. Consumes some energy, doubles the power of the next strike. Each level increases the energy consumption and effect by double. Only effective when using the Chopping Palm technique.】

Chen Fan nodded secretly.

Doubling the power is indeed impressive.

It consumed some of my strength, but not much.

What followed made him even more tempted.

Each level increase doubles the energy consumption and the effect.

In other words, the Strike of Rushing Waves could unleash a palm strike with three times the power, or even four times the power, and it seems not impossible to go even higher.

"However, how do I advance to the Perfect Realm?"

Chen Fan frowned.

Many of the traits unlocked when a martial art is perfected are indicated as being able to be further improved.

"Would a higher level in basic palm techniques raise the skill ceiling of the Pi Gua Palm technique?"

This idea suddenly popped into his head.

Upon closer examination, this makes sense.

After all, a tall building starts from the ground up, and the person who created the Pi Gua Zhang (劈挂掌) must have reached a certain level in basic palm techniques before they could do it.

You might as well give it a try.

He noted this guess in his mind, checked his experience points, and found he had 64 points left. He figured that should be enough to max out Bagua Palm.

With a thought, he consumed some experience points, but his proficiency in Baguazhang increased by 50%.

"It seems that the improvement from Baguazhang will be greater than that from Piguazhang."

Chen Fan was not surprised but delighted, and quickly added some more experience points.

Instantly, a warm current surged up, and the commotion was far greater than that of the previous Pi Gua Palm technique.

He looked over quickly, and upon seeing it, his breathing became rapid.

【Baguazhang: Beginner Level (0%), Characteristics: Strengthening Body Level 1, Agility Level 1】

These are all brand new features.

[Strengthen Body: Permanently increases Constitution and Strength attributes by 4 points for each level gained]

【Swift and Agile: Permanently increases Agility by 8 points for each level gained】

"8 points in Agility..."

Chen Fan could hardly believe it.

This is just the beginning. If it were perfected, wouldn't it add 40 points to the agility attribute?

If you also factor in the bonuses from constitution and strength attributes, this is a huge win!

"As expected of Baguazhang."

he murmured.

Uncle Zhang once said that among the three internal martial arts—Tai Chi, Xingyi Quan, and Bagua Zhang—Bagua Zhang is the most difficult to learn.

Xingyiquan is relatively the simplest. It only requires constant standing meditation and using the strength of the whole body to practice the fist according to the requirements of standing meditation. Although it is a bit boring, it is the fastest way to develop skills.

Tai Chi has many movements and low stances, making it very comfortable to practice. However, it is slow to develop skill, and many people practice for many years but only learn the basics.

Baguazhang is the most difficult and unique because it requires practicing walking in circles. Since it involves walking in circles, you inevitably have to twist your body, with your left shoulder aligned with your right foot and your right shoulder aligned with your left foot. After repeating this many times, you will be exhausted, let alone reach the point where your body moves with your steps and your movements are connected.

Therefore, there are many people who practice Tai Chi and Xingyi, but very few who practice Baguazhang.

"Then let's continue to improve."

Chen Fan thought to himself.

Putting everything else aside, the attribute points added by this palm technique alone are worth the experience points consumed.

Not to mention that later on, it will definitely be able to unlock the perfect characteristics that are no less than Tai Chi and Bajiquan.

This time, 4 experience points were consumed, and a warm current surged up, along with a strange feeling welling up in my heart.

Another new feature has been unlocked?

Chen Fan hurriedly looked at the skill bar.

【Bagua Palm: Slightly Proficient (0%), Characteristics: Strengthening Body Level 2, Agile Footwork Level 2, Dragon-like Movement Level 1】

[Like a Swimming Dragon: Each level increases agility by 50%, effective only when using Bagua Palm]

"Fifty percent, which is 20 percent more effective than the basic movement technique."

Chen Fan did some calculations,

Reaching the perfect state can double the effect of movement techniques, double!

Continue to improve.

It consumed 8 experience points.

No new features were unlocked.

Chen Fan glanced at the remaining experience points; there were 50 points left. If he could max them out, it shouldn't be a problem.

After consuming another 15 experience points, a strange feeling welled up in my heart.

【Bagua Palm: Mastery (0%), Characteristics: Strengthening Body Level 4, Agility Level 4, Dragon-like Form Level 3, Interplay of Orthodox and Unorthodox Techniques Level 1】

"Qizheng Xiangsheng?"

Chen Fan was stunned when he saw this feature.

【Mutual Generation of the Unusual and the Ordinary: Active skill. After activation, it continuously consumes mental energy. During the activation period, the opponent's chance of successfully blocking decreases by 30%. For each level increase, the opponent's chance of successfully blocking decreases by an additional 30%. It only takes effect when using Bagua Palm.】

"So that's what it means."

Chen Fan suddenly realized.

Baguazhang emphasizes the flexibility of body movements, requiring practitioners to change the distance and direction between themselves and their opponent while constantly walking in circles, appearing in front and behind at any moment, so that the opponent feels dizzy and disoriented before suddenly launching an attack.

It's similar to discovering an opponent's weakness and launching an attack from an unexpected angle.

It can be upgraded to level 2, and after that, the opponent's chance of successfully blocking will be reduced by three-fifths!

Unfortunately, there is a note that it only works when using Baguazhang.

"There's only one proficiency level left."

Chen Fan rubbed his hands together expectantly, consuming 30 experience points, and his Bagua Palm technique reached its perfect state.

【Bagua Palm: Perfected (cannot be upgraded), Characteristics: Strengthening Body Level 5, Agility Level 5, Dragon-like Form Level 4, Interplay of the Unusual and the Orthodox Level 2, Unending Cycle Level 1】

[Uninterrupted Cycle: When using Baguazhang, the speed of energy recovery is doubled, and the effect doubles with each level increase]

"Is this the perfect characteristic of Baguazhang?"

Chen Fan looked at the feature description.

Surprisingly, it turned out to be a passive skill.

The speed of energy recovery is doubled, making it an amazing recovery skill.

Moreover, it can be used not only during the initial stage of mastery, but also to restore true qi once you reach the next higher level.

He looked at it carefully. Although it was limited to the use of Baguazhang, it did not specify that it had to be in a combat state. Even if you were just sparring around, it would have the same effect.

From this perspective, it's not bad. Even a ten percent increase, let alone a doubling, can sometimes play a crucial role.

"I have five experience points left."

Chen Fan sighed softly. It seemed that his martial arts improvement tonight would have to stop here.

Fortunately, the improvement was also significant.

Baguazhang alone brings an increase of 40 points in agility, 20 points in constitution, and 20 points in strength, for a total of 80 attribute points!

The boost from the Pi Gua Palm technique is pitifully small, only 15 points to Agility.

"It's time to raise my cultivation level."

Chen Fan looked at the "Body Enhancement" section.

[Potential Points - 3400]

[Potential Points - 5500]

[Potential Points - 8900]

[Potential Points - 14400]

[Potential Points - 23300]

Having learned from his previous experience, Chen Fan waited until the heat from the previous enhancement subsided before starting the next enhancement.

After five enhancements, I clicked on the breakthrough.

"Snap!"

A crisp sound rang out, followed by a surge of intense heat coursing through the body.

In addition to feeling changes in bones, muscles, and tendons, there is also a sense of strength.

If we use flowing water as a metaphor, Ming Jin (manifested strength) is like the visible current with its waves, which can be easily felt, while An Jin (hidden strength) is like the undercurrent beneath the water, which is unseen.

After a few breaths, Chen Fan slowly exhaled and looked at the attribute panel.

Realm: Hidden Strength

Level: 20 (0/37300)

Physical condition: 1219

Power: 1317

Agility: 1043

Spirit: 580

Potential Points: 106152 (200 points/day)

XP: 5

After five enhancements and one breakthrough, all attributes, including spirit, more than doubled.

Especially the strength attribute, which is nearly three times that of before.

If we calculate based on an average person's punching force of 100 jin, then his full-force punch now has a pure muscle force of 10,000 jin!

This kind of power, with a single punch, can break through a reinforced concrete wall about 10 millimeters thick; ordinary brick walls are no match for it.

A speed attribute of 1000 points means that the speed is 100 times that of an ordinary person. When running at full speed, the speed can reach more than 600 meters per second, which is close to twice the speed of sound.

With a single leap, one can stand on the tenth floor of a building.

"With this level of strength, I don't think I'd be outmatched even against high-level ferocious beasts, right?"

Chen Fan thought to himself.

Of course, it's not about confronting them head-on.

A high-level ferocious beast typically weighs over 10 tons and has a speed generally exceeding 100 meters per second. Some of the more powerful ones even exceed the speed of sound. Even if calculated at 100 meters per second, the impact force in an instant would be at least 100 tons, or 200,000 jin!

Getting hit is no joke; even in close combat, there could be considerable risks.

"I'm just not sure what my current physical condition is like. Is it comparable to a high-level ferocious beast, so that even sniper rifle bullets can't harm me?"

Chen Fan frowned slightly.

He does have a sniper rifle, but no one would be so bored as to shoot themselves.

"Forget it, let's stick to ranged attacks if we can."

A resolute look appeared in Chen Fan's eyes; preserving himself was the most important thing.

He looked behind the boundary and saw another plus sign appear!

Clearly, his attributes have once again reached the threshold for a breakthrough.

Chen Fan clicked on it.

[Breaking the Threshold: Any one of the attributes—Constitution, Strength, or Agility—reaching 800 points has reached the threshold value]

[The average value of the three attributes of Constitution, Strength, and Agility exceeds 700 points; the Body Enhancement level has reached 25; the breakthrough success rate is 100%; the current breakthrough success probability is 68%]

[Has it broken through?]

"800 o'clock?"

Chen Fan was taken aback.

He looked at his various attributes and then at the threshold value.

An idea popped into my head.

His attributes seem to have far surpassed those of martial artists at the same level.

Even if you reach the Transformation Realm, the threshold for breaking through to the next major realm might only be a little over 1000 points.

However, he is already over a thousand years old, and it is highly likely that his physical attributes have reached the next major realm.

Yes, even without exerting force, my pure muscle strength has already reached 10,000 jin.

In martial arts novels, even when top masters unleash their true energy, their strength is only a few tens of thousands of pounds at most.

If I strengthen my body a few more times, even without internal energy, my strength will be comparable to those masters.

Of course, this excludes characters in novels that are supposedly martial arts but are actually fantasy.

"However, we shouldn't be too happy yet."

He looked at the potential points needed to advance to the next level.

37300 points.

This is what it means to advance one level.

The potential points required for the next level will probably exceed 5.

The third time, it was close to 10 points.

Each subsequent upgrade requires nearly twice the potential points compared to the previous one.

"We need to get enough Qi and Blood Pills, the more the better."

Chen Fan clenched his fist.

(End of this chapter)