Martial Arts Awakening, Bloodfire Fist Master

"Li Liang, Zhang Qingshan, Shu Juncai, Yi Xiaolin, Wang Shenjun, you guys come over here. My name is Chang Yueshan, and I will be teaching you today. You can call me Sixth Senior Brother."

A tall, burly man in his thirties stood with his hands behind his back in front of Zhang Qingshan and his newly joined disciples.

His robust and tall physique, along with his piercing eyes, exuded a powerful aura of intimidation. Compared to him, the superficial ferocity of the leaders of the Qingshui Gang seemed hollow and ineffective.

Perhaps only the forum master who occasionally appears at the Qingshui Wharf can be compared to him.

From what Zhang Qingshan has seen so far, it seems that most of these martial arts experts are tall and strong, which is completely different from the malnourished ordinary people at the bottom of society.

"Stop looking. What kind of person is Senior Sister? Not only is she the daughter of the martial arts master, but she is also a true master of body tempering in the martial arts school. She usually has to suppress various places and at most occasionally makes an inspection. She doesn't have time to personally teach you. Hehe, only when you get lucky and reach the sixth level of divine power, comprehend dark power, and become inner disciples will you be instructed by the master or Senior Sister."

He spoke bluntly, believing that these people had little chance of becoming inner disciples.

In terms of background, the best of these disciples were no more than the sons of small merchants and landlords.

There are no outstanding individuals in terms of talent, even if there is a martial artist with a second-level divine power.

I heard that his physical attributes are very ordinary, his lineage is even more ordinary, and his family background is even more ordinary.

The five new disciples listened respectfully. A martial arts master like their sixth senior brother was someone who could speak up within the martial arts school. Outside, they wouldn't have the chance to be instructed like this.

"Sixth Senior Brother, my Li family also owns some land in the countryside, so we have hired a few farmhands to guard us. Some of our guards are strong and can lift two or three hundred catties of stone rollers, which can also intimidate the evil neighbors in the countryside. However, they only practice rough country boxing and do not know the secrets of martial arts. I have been curious for many years. Could you please tell me about the martial arts levels you just mentioned?"

Chang Yueshan glanced at him and said calmly:

"No need to be so polite, I would have told you even if you hadn't asked."

"Our Great Yan martial arts tradition has been passed down for countless millennia. We have developed our physical bodies and pure bloodlines to resist calamities. We possess incredible power and immeasurable limits. Even when those barbarians and people of the crooked paths crossed the sea and relied on evil methods to gain the upper hand for a time, our Great Yan did not completely succumb like other continents. That is because we have the roots of martial arts."

"Ah, Sixth Senior Brother, are those barbarians the foreigners mentioned in the newspapers, the Holy Blood Clan from a civilized and wise country? I've heard that major cities like Holy Sea City are bustling with merchants from all over the world, a diverse community of people, and a hub of prosperity. They have skyscrapers that shine brightly day and night, steel carts that run without horses, flying ferries that can cross the sea, and armored ships that can traverse endless fog. Have you been there? Can you tell us about it?"

The sixth senior brother snorted coldly, "Newspapers are not to be trusted. They are just demons and their followers controlling public opinion. What kind of civilization do these cannibalistic barbarians have? But these things are not what you need to know right now."

They didn't answer whether they had been there or if it was true.

"The path of martial arts is boundless. Martial artists cultivate strength, and when they cultivate five thousand divine power, they can concentrate it in a small space like their fists. This power can easily break large trees and shatter large rocks, and break hearts and bones. This level is also called the Divine Power Martial Artist, which is divided into ten levels. First, you must build a strong body, and then comprehend the power to unleash subtle bursts of strength. Once you reach the sixth level of the Divine Power Martial Artist, you can become an inner disciple of the martial arts school. Not only will you no longer need to pay fees, but you will also receive subsidies from all sides."

He glanced at Zhang Qingshan and smiled, a rare occurrence for him.

"Junior Brother Zhang is only sixteen years old. He has managed to advance to the second level using ordinary military boxing techniques. He may have good comprehension. It is worth looking forward to."

Zhang Qingshan clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Sixth Senior Brother, you flatter me. I will definitely work hard."

The other disciples cast complicated glances at him. They hadn't expected that this person dressed in cheap clothes was already a level two martial artist. They felt awe, envy, and a little jealousy.

The sixth senior brother nodded and continued, "There are ten levels of Divine Strength Martial Artists: Level 1 is called Robust, Level 2 is called Increased Strength, Level 3 is called Great Strength, Level 4 is called Hard Strength, Level 5 is called All-Purpose Strength, Level 6 is called Hidden Strength, and after that there are Force Strength, Drilling Strength, Whole Strength, and Divine Strength."

"If you can reach the first level of martial arts within three months, you can continue to cultivate at the martial arts school and become formal disciples; if you can reach the sixth level of dark power within five years, you can become inner disciples."

"Once you enter the martial arts path, you can make a living anywhere. If you reach level two or three, you can easily become a guard in a merchant family. If you reach level four, five, or six, it's not surprising that you can become a guest elder and enjoy offerings. Even if you join a gang, you can become a shrine master or altar master in a place like Qingshui City. If you want to eat government food, you can become a constable in the city or an officer in the camp."

"Since ancient times, fists have been a symbol of power. In today's chaotic world, where tigers and leopards roam, having fists in hand is even more important. It can be used to suppress villains or to protect one's family."

Seeing the excited and longing expressions on the disciples' faces.

The sixth senior brother was fairly satisfied. It's a good thing to have an upward drive, so that he won't get discouraged as soon as he doesn't see any progress.

On the other hand, that unorthodox fellow named Zhang Qingshan, although he was also smiling, was clearly not excited, as if he had seen the world. How strange, a mere villager, yet he had such a confident and far-sighted look. Where did he get his confidence from?

After thinking for a moment, I said, “None of you come from wealthy or noble families. Even if you have some wealth, it is not strong. You will be affected by the rules and regulations of the police and tax collectors. If you can reach the sixth level of martial arts, you can participate in the martial arts examination. If you succeed, you will not need a travel permit to travel around. You will no longer rely solely on your fists to protect your family. You can also protect your family from the effects of exorbitant taxes, labor, and levies in a fair and just manner.”

The new disciples were lost in daydreams, wishing they could immediately master divine skills and return home in glory and triumph.

"Sixth Senior Brother, what happens after the tenth level of martial arts? You mentioned that Senior Sister is a body-refining expert. Is that the next level?"

Upon hearing this, the sixth senior brother's face showed longing. He stopped looking at the disciples and instead put his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

"After the tenth level of martial arts, one becomes a body-refining martial artist, which is also divided into ten levels. One can refine one's body to be invulnerable to steel and spears, refine one's strength and flexibility to produce thunderous sounds, and refine one's body to transform and shed our impure body, washing away any subtle internal or external hidden dangers."

"Wow, that's amazing. What comes after becoming a Body Refinement Martial Master?"

The sixth senior brother glared at this disciple.

"That is a martial arts master, according to legend—he cleanses his marrow and blood, his body is covered in flames and he is indestructible. I don't know his exact level. In the eyes of such a strong person, we are no different from ants. You only need to know that he is extremely majestic and solemn. If you can succeed, you will be able to roam freely in Qingshui and be awarded a monument by the government to bring glory to your ancestors."

Zhang Qingshan was equally excited.

"Great! Martial arts have no limits. Although this world is chaotic and dangerous, it also allows me to see infinite possibilities. It's a landscape that even the wealth and power of my previous life couldn't compare to. How wonderful it would be if I could go and see it. I definitely want to go and see it."

At this moment, the sixth senior brother noticed that even the seemingly mature young man, Zhang Qingshan, was starting to get excited.

This is the allure of martial arts; how could anyone not yearn for it?

He reached out and stopped someone from asking a question.

"Alright, you can inquire about it yourselves later. Today, I mainly want to teach you the techniques. From today onward, your learning of techniques will be the same as everyone else's. You can either ask others for guidance on your own, or occasionally watch and ask questions when an inner sect senior brother demonstrates."

"The path of martial arts has a hierarchy of levels and ranks, and the cultivation methods are the same."

He glanced at Zhang Qingshan, his expression suggestive.

"Aside from certain specially improved and widely disseminated basic principles, if one wants to look forward to a stronger and more wondrous realm in the future, there are still some things to consider. Otherwise, if the cultivation is too crude, it will easily affect one's potential unless one is exceptionally talented."

"For martial artists at level ten, stance training strengthens the body, boxing techniques enhance understanding, breathing regulates energy, and a systematic transmission of knowledge is essential for faster and better growth."

He shouted loudly:

"Concentrate! Now, I will impart to you the martial arts technique of my Qinghe Martial Arts School—the Wave Stance!"