Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit
Chapter 178 - 143: 5 Shapes and 8 Methods Fist! [Vote for Recommendation!]

Chapter 178: Chapter 143: 5 Shapes and 8 Methods Fist! [Vote for Recommendation!]

Pengshan Inner City.

Wang Shan’s Residence.

Chen Jichuan had moved out of his master and mistress’s home four years ago and began roaming the Jianghu three years ago.

The courtyard was spacious.

Chen Jichuan stepped into a mysterious stance, inner strength surging——

Whoosh!

With a flicker of motion, he vanished from the courtyard.

Looking back, he had already sprinted ten zhang away. In the blink of an eye, he had dashed out of the courtyard.

[Daoist Skill: Heavenly Travel]

[Level: Low-level]

[Description: An absolute skill of the Divine Thief Sect from two thousand years ago. Following the sect’s destruction, the skill was lost to the world until thirty years ago, when it was rediscovered by Huang Mingqi of the Taixu Sword Sect. This represents a lightweight movement technique.]

"Not bad speed."

"Among low-level Daoist Skills, it ranks at the top. Even among this world’s Innate Martial Arts, it should be considered outstanding."

Chen Jichuan returned to the courtyard, nodding to himself.

After residing in this world for seven years, he had gained a deeper understanding of it. According to his knowledge, this world lacked the myriad of Pills, mystical Magic Artifacts, ever-emerging talismans, and all sorts of Immortal Skills from his previous experiences.

What it did possess were numerous forms of Martial Arts.

Martial Artists here placed immense value on "skills," whether it was spear techniques, swordsmanship, or martial techniques like "Heavenly Travel."

Generations continually innovated and clashed, resulting in the vast diversification of Martial Arts across the Central Earth.

Though the level of sophistication may not surpass the Jade Spring World,

Their comprehension and insight into Martial Arts often exceeded their own cultivation levels.

"This world seems even more suited for Enlightenment-based cultivation."

Chen Jichuan returned to the courtyard, his thoughts stirring slightly.

In these seven years,

He spent four years quietly living in Pengshan City, while the last three years were spent traveling under the guise of training. During those three years, he devoted only a year and a half to cultivation.

Thus,

He had only truly cultivated for four and a half years in this Qinling World. His Martial Arts training was limited to "Five Forms Fist," and his cultivation level remained at dark strength.

Nonetheless, Chen Jichuan had gained considerable insights.

Previously,

He practiced the "Chen’s 72 Skills" and had deduced the path beyond dark strength into Transforming Strength at a refined level.

But the techniques were fundamentally scattered and fragmented.

This time, spending years and drawing from the insights provided by the "Jade Spring Dao Fruit," he took "Five Forms Fist" as the foundation and integrated the 72 Skills into it.

He incorporated into the "Tiger Form Fist" techniques that help regulate body posture, strengthen muscles in the waist, legs, shoulders, and back, and promote bone growth.

He incorporated into the "Leopard Form Fist" techniques that enhance strength, agility, and speed.

He incorporated into the "Snake Form Fist" techniques that refine deep breathing, increase lung capacity, promote blood circulation, and improve cardiovascular functions.

He incorporated into the "Crane Form Fist" techniques that cultivate inner spirit, clear the mind, invigorate energy, and improve the efficiency of bodily functions.

He incorporated into the "Dragon Form Fist" techniques that prioritize intent, focus the mind, and center one’s spirit.

In this way,

With "Five Forms Fist" as the core, a complete Martial Arts system emerged. Once perfected, the "Five Forms Fist" would embody Fist Intent united, internal and external harmony, and both physical and spiritual excellence—a profound Martial Art.

"Dragon Form Boxing emphasizes intent first, with focus and centering, primarily training the ’spirit.’"

"Crane Form Boxing is steady and gentle, concentrating on essence, primarily training the ’essence.’"

"Snake Form Boxing is flexible and swift, primarily training the ’qi.’"

"Leopard Form Boxing is explosive and ferocious, with punches fierce and rapid, primarily training the ’strength.’"

"Tiger Form Boxing is solid in its stance, with strong waist and arms, upright head and stable posture, primarily training the ’bones.’"

Here, "essence," "qi," and "spirit" differ from their macro-level meaning as the "Three Treasures." These notions represent only the external Martial Arts aspect, though they might indirectly benefit Qi Refinement and Daoist Skill cultivation.

[Cultivation Technique: Five Forms Fist]

[Level: Middle-stage]

[Description: Developed by Taixu Sword Sect’s "Little Tornado" Wang Shan, using the "Five Forms Fist" framework and integrating the essence of "Chen’s 72 Skills." It includes Tiger Form Bone Training, Leopard Form Strength Training, Snake Form Qi Training, Crane Form Refining Essence, and Dragon Form Training Spirit. It also encompasses breathing techniques, intent, cross-training, punches, kicks, grapples, movement steps, and voice-breath coordination, earning it the name "Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist." This system is rigorously structured, balancing hardness and softness, and is straightforward yet effective, representing the ingenuity of an extraordinary talent.]

"The ’Five Forms Fist’ is comprehensive and highly systematized."

"With this technique, there’s no longer any need for Chen’s 72 Skills. For external cultivation, solely focusing on the ’Five Forms Fist’ will suffice."

Chen Jichuan was well-pleased with the "Five Forms Fist," feeling the years of effort had not been in vain.

As the saying goes, time spent sharpening the axe does not delay the chopping of firewood.

With the perfection of the Five Forms Fist, external Martial Arts training would no longer be disorganized, ensuring greater precision and efficiency in future cultivation.

"The foundation is set."

"Time to break through to Transforming Strength."

Chen Jichuan assumed the "Right Body Arching Position" and began practicing the "Five Forms Fist" repeatedly in the courtyard.

Transitioning from dark strength to Transforming Strength,

meant channeling the dark strength throughout the body, conditioning internal organs, familiarizing oneself with every internal and external organ, and strengthening them. Ultimately, once the power extended to the tips of the teeth, tongue, nails, and hair—this would signify the attainment of Transforming Strength.

This process was already second nature to Chen Jichuan.

During his time in the Jade Spring World, he repeatedly dismantled and rebuilt his external cultivation dozens of times, so familiar with the process he could do it with his eyes closed.

Previously, he had been preoccupied with consolidating his cultivation techniques, leaving little time for cultivation itself.

Now, with a dedicated focus on advancement, his cultivation progressed rapidly.

One day.

Two days.

Three days.

On the third morning, as Chen Jichuan practiced as usual, upon stomping and thrusting out a "White Tiger Gazing Moon" punch, his entire body shivered violently, his hair stood on end, and an unparalleled sense of comfort coursed through him.

"Not even a feather can settle upon me, nor a fly land."

Chen Jichuan reflected on his state, feeling his dark strength responding at will, and smiled, "I’ve achieved Transforming Strength!"

...

Pengshan City.

Four days after Chen Jichuan’s breakthrough to Transforming Strength, on the seventh day since his return to Pengshan City.

Wang Ji strode towards Wang Shan’s residence, dragging along a sturdy-looking elder.

Behind them, Meng Tianshou followed with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "Breaking through from dark strength to Transforming Strength isn’t like advancing from Postnatal to Innate. No matter how talented your little disciple is, it’s not something that can happen in a mere three to five days. What kind of example are you setting with all this pulling and tugging?"

Meng Tianshou, fair-skinned and beardless, appeared gentle, yet his solid build betrayed his prowess as an expert in "Tiger Form Fist."

And indeed, Meng Tianshou was no ordinary practitioner.

Nicknamed the "white-faced tiger," he was one of the few Transforming Strength Grandmasters within the Taixu Sword Sect who purely dedicated himself to external Martial Arts.

He shared a good relationship with Wang Ji.

Seven days ago,

When Wang Ji learned his disciple was preparing to break through to Transforming Strength, he wasted no time rushing to Baihua City, coercing Meng Tianshou into returning to Pengshan City to offer guidance to his disciple Wang Shan.

With such assurance coupled with a Grandmaster’s tutelage, perhaps it truly was possible to achieve Transforming Strength by the age of twenty-five.

This,

would undoubtedly surpass the feat of merely making it onto the Earthly List at twenty-five—it would signal an even brighter future.

For this, Wang Ji was willing to risk his reputation.

"Etiquette be damned!"

"If Shan’er really achieves Transforming Strength, I’ll willingly be your servant in the next life, even if it means plowing fields or carrying burdens!"

Wang Ji shouted without looking back.

How many from the Taixu Sword Sect achieved Innate or Transforming Strength?

A twenty-five-year-old Transforming Strength Grandmaster.

With a disciple like that, not only would the disciple have a limitless future, but as a master, he too could proudly walk with his head held high. Just imagining it made Wang Ji excited.

"The next life?"

Meng Tianshou rolled his eyes, "Have the guts to serve me in this life—I’m short a stableman or a lackey. Want to give it a try?"

"Tch."

Wang Ji curled his lips and chose to stay silent.

Instead, he quickened his pace even more.

Shortly after,

they finally arrived at Wang Shan’s residence.

Meng Tianshou, despite his earlier complaints, had long harbored interest in Wang Ji’s young disciple.

He already knew,

This Wang Shan, born a savage, was naturally gifted. Living with tigers in the wild before his cultivation began, he had already acquired a tiger-like aura.

Perfect for practicing "Tiger Form Fist."

Spotted by Wang Ji, he was brought back to Pengshan City and accepted as Wang Ji’s disciple. Upon learning this, Meng Tianshou had even tried to poach Wang Shan for himself.

But after being scolded by Wang Ji for three straight months, he gave up the pursuit.

From that point, he didn’t pay much attention to the boy.

However, Meng Tianshou was aware that Wang Shan had unlocked his intelligence in one year, trained for three years, and journeyed in the Jianghu for another three years.

In just seven years, he had emerged as a rising star within the Taixu Sword Sect. Not only was his "Tiger Form Fist" perfectly mastered in both form and spirit, but his Dragon, Leopard, Snake, and Crane Forms were also highly accomplished.

Few in the sect could surpass him.

After Wang Shan slew Zhu Ning, the "Double Spear General," he further distanced himself from his peers and could now compete against the top Postnatal dark strength experts.

Below Innate and Transforming Strength, he was unparalleled.

By all accounts, the sect already held this disciple in high regard.

But now, he was claiming to be preparing for a Transforming Strength breakthrough?!

"Being able to kill an Earthly List expert and then claim to be on the verge of breakthrough—I doubt he’d speak rashly."

Intrigued, Meng Tianshou reached out to push the door.

"Stop!"

"He’s practicing punches inside. He might be having an epiphany. Don’t disturb him!"

Wang Ji quickly grabbed Meng Tianshou, his voice lowered in urgency.

"..."

Meng Tianshou turned his head to give Wang Ji a sarcastically amused look, about to mock him.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, his ears twitched. The sounds of punches and kicks reverberated from the courtyard, accompanied by faint sounds akin to the roars of tigers and leopards, and the rumble of thunder.

Faint but distinct.

If not for his Transforming Strength cultivation and extraordinary sensory acuity, he wouldn’t have heard it at all.

"Is this—"

Meng Tianshou froze, ignoring Wang Ji altogether.

Boom!

Channeling his power into his hand, he flung open the courtyard door. With a "dive through the hole," he sidestepped Wang Ji and darted into the courtyard.

"Meng Whiteface!"

Unprepared for this sudden move, Wang Ji exploded in anger and charged in after him.

Entering the courtyard,

"Ha!"

he saw Meng Tianshou launch himself forward like a tiger descending a mountain, heading directly for a young man practicing in the courtyard.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged several blows. Every move met its match, each blow landing solidly, shaking up a cloud of dust from the courtyard floor.

"Meng—"

Wang Ji, furious to the point of losing it, opened his mouth to yell and make his move.

But seeing the clash before him, he froze in place.

Boom!

Moments later, the two figures in the courtyard separated. One of them staggered back seven or eight steps, lifting his head with a flushed face—it was Wang Shan.

Even Wang Ji, as worried as he was, could see it clearly now——

"Shan’er, you’ve broken through to Transforming Strength?!"

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