Republic of China Era: Entering the Dao through Divine Strike.

"Of course, right now, it's best to put these faith points into [Spirit] and get the second secret skill of [Nezha the Third Prince] as soon as possible. That's the right thing to do."

As for the other two divine intentions, we can only take it one step at a time.

Li Xin estimated that to reach the second level of [Erlang Zhenjun's Divine Intent], one would need to have 30 points in [Spirit] and 30 points in [Agility]. Furthermore, one would need to achieve 100% assimilation of the first level.

The [Great Sage Equal to Heaven's Divine Intent] requires an additional condition of reaching 30 points in [Constitution] to be unlocked.

I want to improve my strength as quickly as possible.

The gap in credibility is quite large.

"The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease." Not only will the offended party not stop their actions, but one cannot stop one's own actions either.

If progress stops, no one can guarantee that something bad might happen that hurts loved ones and pleases enemies.

In this world, only power is real and true.

I want to live a carefree and comfortable life.

To avoid being swept away by the tide of the times.

One must have the ability to stand at the forefront of the wave in order to sit back and watch the world unfold, and make up for the regrets in one's heart.

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Chapter 82 Mastering the Refinement of Strength, Reporting and Establishing Merit

Li Xin unhesitatingly added his faith power to [Spirit].

I immediately felt a change in my surroundings.

The stars are sparse, and the clouds in the sky are blown about by the wind...

The night without a moon seemed especially gloomy.

However, in Li Xin's eyes, the night was as if it had been washed clean.

Although it was dark, I could still see some objects in the distance and near.

You can even see a mosquito perched under the eaves twenty meters away.

As birds returned home late, they swept across the sky, their claws gripping a fat worm that was struggling to survive.

Countless sounds, both large and small, gradually formed in my mind, transforming into various real images.

Everything around me seemed to be redefined, becoming more vibrant.

"People are different. The scenery seen through the eyes of a child is completely different from everything seen through the eyes of an old person."

And now, everything I see and feel is completely different from what ordinary people experience.

Perhaps, as my spiritual power gradually grows, one day I will even be able to see the underlying structure of this world and the existence of primordial energy.

They can even see the rules of the world itself.

"In the pursuit of truth, no matter which method is used, the ultimate goal is the same."

The more you see, the more you realize your own insignificance and ignorance.

Were there some ancient sages who traveled far along this path, thus uttering the exclamation, "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening"?

Previously, when his three attributes were low, Li Xin could not clearly sense his own improvement.

Every step forward we take today is a push toward pushing the limits of human capability.

Every step taken will open up a world shrouded in mist.

Only then could he truly discover it.

I am on the right path, and I haven't encountered anyone ahead of me yet.

"If you can't find a reference point, you'll just have to figure it out as you go."

……

The feeling of the external environment is just a novel experience.

The internal sensations of the body, however, are genuinely enhanced.

Compared to the past when I vaguely sensed my internal energy and blood, trying to grasp that mysterious fluctuation, this is a completely different experience.

Now, Li Xin is once again gathering his inner strength through breathing exercises.

To my surprise, although I had only increased my [Spirit] by two points, the fluctuations in my Qi and Blood were much clearer.

Take a deep breath, and your blood and energy will suddenly boil...

He clenched his fist and channeled his energy.

This time, I could sense countless particles within my body, along with slight vibrations.

A seemingly ethereal yet real aura has been firmly grasped.

At first it was barely perceptible, but the next moment it became as solid as steel.

The allure of destruction arises from the fluctuations.

boom……

As the fist thrust out, the air above the fist exploded.

A sharp gust of wind rose up in front of him.

Three meters away, the oil lamp flame elongated and contracted, flickering several times before regaining its brightness.

"My Qian Yuan Lie Huo Jin (a type of internal energy cultivation technique) is more refined in its application and more powerful in its force."

It's as if he's made rapid progress after six months of hard work.

Silently feel this powerful and fierce force.

Li Xin's eyes lit up.

If Senior Sister Cheng Feiyan wasn't lying, then my mastery of internal energy is already at the same level as hers.

In other words, through vigorous cultivation, one can increase their power output by 80%.

In the martial arts world, this level is also called the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

The beginner level is 20%, and the minor mastery level is controlling 50% of one's power.

At the highest level of mastery, one can control 80% of their strength when exerting it.

As for unleashing full power.

Most people wouldn't pursue this.

It's something you can't pursue.

This is no longer something that can be achieved through hard work; it's a matter of talent.

According to Senior Sister Feiyan, most people, including herself, begin to seek the transformation of force and comprehend the principles of soft force after mastering the art of internal strength training.

It does not force extreme strength; extreme strength gives rise to softness.

Because her mental strength was no longer able to control the force to condense again.

The only option is to find another way, to gradually explore the techniques of using soft and hidden strength.

But Li Xin didn't think he had reached the limit of his strength.

He felt he still had energy left to continue compressing his internal strength.

At this point, the higher the quality of internal energy, the stronger the attack.

When using internal energy to injure someone, the opponent's energy is easily dispersed, resulting in real damage.

When applied to one's own physical body, it allows for more perfect exertion of power... maximizing the advantages of one's physique.

Li Xin stood firmly in his stance, slowly extending his arms forward, channeling his energy and blood to unleash his power.

Gradually, the internal energy ripples are integrated with the power of the tendons, bones, and muscles.

The muscles in the arm expand and contract, the palm condenses and disperses with immense force, gradually becoming smooth and flowing...

"Refining strength and training power are actually two separate things, and two things that are one."

External martial arts train strength, internal martial arts train internal power.

One is from the inside out, and the other is from the outside in.

When combined, they can pulverize stone and manipulate iron like mud, achieving things that ordinary people could never do.

This is the true joy of cultivation.

"To use it effectively, there's one last step."

That is, in actual combat, in clashes, the power is sublimated.

"I need to ask my teacher tomorrow morning; he should have experience in this area."

Li Xin's mind raced with thoughts.

He continued practicing until the leakage of fluids reached its deepest point, and his muscles and bones felt slightly sore and aching before he stopped practicing.

She lay down on the bed fully clothed and closed her eyes.

Even if you're sleeping soundly.

His right hand was still resting on the silver spearhead by the bed.

His left hand was only half a foot away from the revolver next to the pillow.

……

The 28th day of the first lunar month.

A gentle breeze, a light drizzle...

The weather was gloomy.

Zhang Mingyuan got up early and, with his wife's help, drank a bowl of herbal medicine.

He coughed a few times, and his complexion regained some color.

Yesterday, in the courtyard at No. 18 Embassy Street, I was punched and kicked, but it wasn't a big deal.

But after all, he's over fifty and his health isn't what it used to be.

After vomiting blood twice, I felt tightness and pain in my chest and dizziness when I got back.

After consulting a doctor and getting a prescription and medicine, he didn't take his minor injuries seriously.

Although I was relieved to have escaped a disaster, I was still somewhat depressed.

It wasn't entirely because of the deaths of his apprentice Li Sanhe and his family...

What bothered him most was that he heard some secrets from that damned Yagyu Hakuro.

In his view, the imperial talent selection ceremony, whether for civil or military officials, was an extremely important event that could not be neglected.

However, nowadays some officials are privately altering and replacing the titles of martial arts graduates.

Their behavior was so heinous that it was simply unbelievable.

"No, this is definitely not an isolated case; there must be someone buying and selling it privately."

If I didn't know, there was nothing I could do. But now that I know, I absolutely cannot pretend nothing happened.

Thinking of this, Zhang Mingyuan could no longer sit still.

He instructed his family to prepare a carriage for his trip to the Ministry of War.

This military examination is being overseen by Vice Minister Rong. If we are kept in the dark about it, it will be a disaster. It is most appropriate to invite him to meet.

"Are you really going?"

Madam Tian's face was full of dissatisfaction, but she dared not say much. She only whispered, "We barely escaped with our lives. Can't we just pretend we don't know anything? If something else were to happen to us, how would we, mother and son, live?"

"What do you know, you woman?"

Zhang Mingyuan snorted coldly.

Ignoring his wife's nagging, he impatiently headed straight for the gate.

But in his heart he was thinking that if he could report the crime and gain merit, he might be able to regain his important position.