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

Chapter 38 Tai Chi Chuan: A First Glimpse

It's difficult, at least in Zhang Ren's opinion.

Even for those with talent in the Tai Chi community, it takes at least three years to get started, and another five years to master it. To reach the next level and achieve mastery, it's unrealistic to expect less than ten years.

So, eighteen years have passed. In fact, that's fast. It would be quite remarkable to master a boxing style in twenty or thirty years.

The realm after mastery is the pinnacle. Ten years ago, only a few masters could reach this level. Although they had white hair, they were still vigorous and had loud voices, which was the result of their long-term practice of boxing.

As for the realm of perfection beyond that, it probably only exists in legends.

Therefore, when many people reach a high level in one martial art and their progress slows down, they will find another way to practice a second martial art, such as Xingyiquan or Baguazhang.

On the one hand, it's about mastering the techniques and making breakthroughs in boxing without even realizing it. On the other hand, those who can practice boxing for decades have a genuine love for martial arts. Practicing other martial arts, experiencing the differences between different boxing styles, and appreciating their unique charm is also a joy.

Of course, with the world changing so drastically, it's questionable whether past martial arts experience is still applicable. But for Chen Fan to be thinking about practicing a second style of boxing before even mastering the basics is simply too simplistic.

He shook his head, walked up to Wang Ping and the others, and began to instruct them on marksmanship.

Chen Fan looked at the skill bar, and with a thought, added some experience points to it.

My proficiency in Tai Chi increased by 5%.

At the same time, his understanding of Tai Chi deepened, and the movements that seemed perfect before now appeared full of flaws.

"Adding some more would be faster."

Chen Fan sighed, feeling a pang of sympathy.

Isn't the experience points required for Tai Chi a bit too much? Do you need 20 experience points just to get started?

The Tai Chi style beginner only consumes 4 points.

"I'm afraid this is just the beginning. After getting started, the experience points required will only increase."

Thinking of this, Chen Fan felt both happy and a little worried.

Hey, take it slow. There's always a way out. Things will work themselves out. Even getting started is this difficult, but the improvement it brings must be significant.

While we may have high expectations, there must be a gradual process, even if that gradual process is like a rocket-like one.

He took a deep breath, relaxed his body, and started practicing Tai Chi again.

After this practice session, my proficiency increased by 0.03%.

"It seems that it doesn't necessarily take three years to master the basics. The more proficient you are at a movement, the more you improve your skill level. However, I still prefer to add a little more."

Chen Fan gained another experience point, and his Tai Chi proficiency increased by 5% once again.

And so, time passed by, second by second.

"hiss…"

Zhang Ren, who came over to check, couldn't help but gasp.

He'd watched Chen Fan practice Tai Chi several times, and at first he hadn't paid much attention. But then he sensed something was off; the kid's movements were getting more and more precise each time! It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe his progress as rapid!

If this pace continues, and we do it a dozen more times, I'll probably master it on the spot!

But how could this be? This is impossible!

A day, no, a few hours, and you've mastered Tai Chi?

This is unheard of!

Could it be that he had actually encountered a legendary martial arts prodigy? The kind who could learn anything in no time?

Seeing this, Chen Fan secretly felt smug.

That's exactly the effect we wanted.

If he only cared about Tai Chi, he wouldn't need to practice it repeatedly here; he could just go back and add more points. But his goal wasn't just Tai Chi. As a result, if he wanted to learn other martial arts in the future, he would have to pass Uncle Zhang's test.

Then one day he suddenly came up to him and said that he had mastered Tai Chi. Even he would find it hard to accept.

Therefore, the only option is to fight in front of him to demonstrate my progress. Although my progress is nothing short of miraculous, my cultivation speed is just that miraculous.

Thinking this to himself, he looked at Zhang Ren with a puzzled expression and asked, "Uncle Zhang, why are you looking at me like that? Did I do something wrong?"

Zhang Ren coughed violently twice and said, "No, you continue, you continue."

After saying that, he turned and left, glancing back every now and then.

Once, twice, three times...

Zhang Ren's heart also slowly rose to his throat. That's right, this kid is still improving. Could he really master it in a day?

Just then, Chen Fan stopped his movements and slowly walked around in the open space.

"call…"

Zhang Ren felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.

Thank goodness, it's not like he mastered it in a day. But judging from his appearance, it seems like he only needs two or three days to master it. Is there any difference between that and mastering it in a day?

He was stunned for a moment.

Yeah, it seems like there's no difference?

This kid should be, probably, likely, possibly a martial arts prodigy, right?

Shouldn't I be happy? The stronger this kid is, the safer the village will be. But why do I feel a sense of loss?

Zhang Ren looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and it seemed that tears were streaming down his face.

"It seems that Uncle Zhang was somewhat prepared."

Chen Fan breathed a sigh of relief and quietly withdrew his gaze.

He had no intention of stopping his improvement in Tai Chi. He was going to leave the village tomorrow, so the stronger he was, the better. With a thought, he added more than ten experience points to his account.

"boom!"

My heart seemed to skip a beat, and all was silent.

Immediately afterwards, a massive surge of heat erupted from it, several times greater than when the Tai Chi style was upgraded, washing over every part of the body, making the bones crack and pop, and even the feet felt much lighter.

At the same time, a memory appeared in his mind, as if he had practiced Tai Chi hundreds or thousands of times, and it was engraved in his bones.

This process lasted for a full five seconds. Even after the heat dissipated, Chen Fan was still immersed in the previous sensation.

A few seconds later, he took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. The sensations in his body told him that this improvement was probably not simple.

[Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner Level (1.2%), Characteristics: Longevity Level 1, Strength Level 1, Agility Level 1]

"Three characteristics!"

Chen Fan exclaimed in surprise. No wonder it took so many experience points, and they were all new features.

He looked at them one by one.

[Longevity and Health: Increases Constitution attribute by 5 points for each level gained]

[Strong: Increases Strength attribute by 3 points for each level gained]

[Agility: Increases agility by 3 points for each level gained]

"5 points in Constitution, 3 points in Strength, and 3 points in Agility. Does that mean that each increase in proficiency adds 11 attribute points to my stats?"

Chen Fan's lips trembled. This was incomparable to Tai Chi. There was no way to compare.

(End of this chapter)