The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 146 - 122 Re-cultivating Martial Arts

Chapter 146: Chapter 122 Re-cultivating Martial Arts

After spending a night in the dilapidated, leaking temple.

When it was slightly bright outside, Zhao Ge got up early and woke everyone: "Get up, all my disciples get up, don’t you see what time it is? Still sleeping? Meng De stood watch all night, not for you to sleep soundly here. We are on the run right now, hurry up, pack your things, and set out."

"Once dawn breaks, the Han and Jin families, not having received any news, will surely guess something went wrong with the pursuit. They may send Martial Artists who are Refining Points, so we can’t continue to stay here. We need to take a different path."

Zhao Ge was very stern, not knowing where he found a tree branch, he started hitting his sleeping disciples with it.

He hit his own daughter, Zhao Qian, even harder.

However, none of the disciples felt there was anything amiss with the master’s severity. Being hit with a tree branch was considered quite friendly already. Most masters from martial arts halls would wake their lazy disciples with a direct hit from a stick. If a stick beating couldn’t wake them, then they had no choice but to drag them out for burial.

Shou Hou, Rong Niang, and Zhao Qian all sobered up immediately from the pain and then, as usual, got up, packed their things, and set off right away.

Li Yi was always on watch, wary of any unexpected incidents.

Once everything was ready.

The group mounted their horses and immediately galloped away, heading back in the direction they came from.

"Master, this isn’t the way to flee; this is the road back to Sanyang City. Have we taken a wrong turn?"

Shou Hou rode on his horse, with over ten fine horses tied behind him carrying goods – spoils from their previous conquest – all well organized and ready to be sold in the market.

Zhao Ge, while controlling his horse, said, "Fleeing ahead into unknown territory makes us more likely to be discovered. We turn back, striking them with a surprise attack, plunging them into darkness under their own light. We don’t need to hold them off for long, just get through these days. Once Meng De has revised his martial arts, we won’t have to fear their pursuit anymore. Moreover, if a high-skilled practitioner who is Refining Points really comes, Meng De has a firearm in hand, which is more than enough to ensure our safety."

With strength and confidence, his actions became bolder.

"Meng De, how are you doing with horseback riding?" Subsequently, Zhao Ge brought his horse closer and inquired.

Currently riding a black steed, which his master said belonged to Jin Bufen, a Swordman who favored fast horses, hence this black horse was a rare treasure. Normally, prized horses recognize their master, and this black horse was unruly, but as soon as Li Yi approached, the horse caught the scent of Qiu Dragon Skin and immediately became docile, obediently following Li Yi’s orders.

"I’ve learned it quite well; controlling the horse is simple, no problem at all."

Li Yi couldn’t ride a horse, but under his master’s instruction, it only took him a few minutes to master the horsemanship.

Evolver’s adaptability was strong, which was an advantage and a talent.

Zhao Ge stroked his beard and smiled, "Good, I knew Meng De had exceptional talent and learned everything quickly. Now that you have no problem with the horse, I’ll start teaching you martial arts. The first step in martial arts training is Skin Training, followed by Muscle Training, and then Bone Training. These are the practices of Martial Artists in the Lower Three Realms. Ordinary people who reach Bone Training are already considered skillful. Going further up, there is Marrow Training, Blood Training, and then Refining Points, which are practiced by Martial Artists in the Middle Three Grades."

"Martial Artists who reach Refining Points are considered experts in their own right, able to establish martial arts halls, and sects. Beyond that are the Upper Three Grades Martial Artists, but I won’t go into detail here. We’ll start with Skin Training."

"Skin Training is about holding one’s breath internally and externally training muscles, bones, and skin. How to hold that breath and how to train are systematic. I practice the Mang Bull Breathing Technique, which specifically trains the flesh and is a Mid Grade Skin Training method. Meng De, pay attention to my breathing."

Zhao Ge immediately began to demonstrate.

He took a deep breath, held it without releasing, his abdomen bulging, and then the breath started to move. His flesh vibrated as if it were bullhide, and as Zhao Ge circulated his breath, he was able to move the flesh in each area. The flesh could relax or tense at will.

After the demonstration, Zhao Ge expelled the breath he had been holding, releasing it in a deep bellow, like the roar of a raging bull.

"Meng De, although Skin Training is just the beginning, it is vitally important. The human body’s strength is limited, and for a Martial Artist to be powerful and strong, they must mobilize every inch of their body’s strength. The potential strength in one’s skin and flesh is enormous. You know, an ordinary person can hang their entire body from a hole pierced in their skin."

"If one can fully mobilize the strength of the skin and flesh, that power is not to be underestimated. Although you have learned Boxing Stance and generated Fist Power before, the Boxing Stance does not perfectly mobilize the strength, and cannot fully excavate the potential of the skin, flesh, and bones. Now that you are revising your Martial Arts, it will take your Fist Power to the next level."

"I see, master, I understand," Li Yi’s eyes sparkled with excitement, a feeling of eagerness surging within him.

Just as his master said, there was still much potential to be unearthed within his body. Skin Training, Muscle Training, and Bone Training – if he could successfully complete these three realms, his strength would surely see a significant increase.

"Good, now I will teach you the Mang Bull Breathing Technique," Zhao Ge immediately began to instruct, showing Li Yi how to hold his breath, how to circulate it, and how to vibrate the skin membrane.

And in just a few words, he explained the real core essence.

These were the secrets of Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall, not to be taught to anyone who was not a true disciple.

But at the moment, there were no outsiders around Zhao Ge. This Skin Training method was something both Rong Niang and Shou Hou knew, and Zhao Qian had also learned it.

"Master, isn’t it a bit risky to be teaching big brother how to practice Skin Training on horseback? Aren’t you worried he might channel his breath wrongly and injure himself? They say that injuries from improper breathing can affect offspring. Haven’t there been several fellow disciples who made a mistake in their practice, ending up unable to find a wife?" Shou Hou rode his horse, following behind and gently reminding everyone.

Zhao Ge cursed, "Do you think Meng De is as dim-witted as you? His perception and control over his body are better than those Martial Artists who are Blood Training. Whatever he learns, be it techniques or fighting styles, he quickly masters. Now, shut your mouth for me, take good care of the horses. If one runs away, see if I don’t beat you."

"I’ll stop talking, I won’t say any more," Shou Hou said.

After a scolding, Shou Hou shrunk his head and immediately became obedient.

Li Yi took a deep breath at this moment, imitating his master’s method, he began to store a breath internally and circulated energy to practice Skin Training.

Zhao Ge watched and offered guidance.

Soon, Li Yi understood the principle of Skin Training.

It involved mobilizing parts of the body that are not normally used—much like how some people can move their ears while others cannot. This is because some nerves in the ears are sluggish and require more stimulation to gain control.

Similarly,

Skin Training is about using a unique method of breath circulation to continuously vibrate the flesh to reactivate control over these parts. Once you can control the power of your flesh, you can utilize the pulling force of the skin to consequently mobilize muscles and bones, unleashing even more powerful force from the body.

Of course, this was Li Yi’s personal understanding.

But with this understanding, he knew what he had to do.

Immediately, Li Yi took another breath, his previously empty chest filled with air, after which he tried using the Mang Bull Breathing Technique to circulate the breath throughout his body, stimulating and vibrating the flesh.

Seeing the considerable volume of Li Yi’s energy circulation, Zhao Ge was amazed but did not show it. Instead, he cautioned, "Meng De, don’t circulate a single breath for too long, as it can harm your body. Breathing should be natural, inhale and exhale in harmony. If you feel you can’t control the breath, exhale immediately and finish training; do not force Skin Training."

Li Yi continued to close his eyes and circulate his energy, feeling that he could control it, even if he was riding on a horse’s back, jostling unpredictably, but it didn’t affect him at all.

In just a short moment,

certain areas of Li Yi’s flesh began to vibrate, and his clothing behind him rippled like waves, as if an invisible force circulated around him.

"Master, does this mean Brother Yi has grasped it?" Rong Niang pointed at Li Yi, her eyes full of astonishment.

"What else? He has already learned the Mang Bull Breathing Technique, and even more exquisitely than others. Most people can only circulate energy to one area and slowly practice Skin Training, but Meng De can circulate his breath throughout his whole body, vibrating all the flesh, and not only that. Ordinary disciples take at least three months to gradually control the power of their flesh."

"Meng De doesn’t need that long. I guess, two hours will be enough."

Zhao Ge stroked his beard, his eyes revealing a touch of smugness.

This is what is called talent—this is talent.

In two hours developing Fist Power, and another two hours to greatly succeed in Skin Training; for someone like Li Yi, who seems like a celestial being incarnate, martial arts come effortlessly.

Last time he wanted to bring Li Yi to the Four Seas and Eight Continents.

Now that his wish has been fulfilled, he must teach with all his might, showing martial artists of the world what Yi’s divine bravery is like, unparalleled and invincible across the ages.

"Two hours to greatly succeed in Skin Training? Is he even human?" Rong Niang looked again toward Li Yi, who was riding in front, her eyes filled with shock.

"Sister Rong Niang, the first time I saw Brother Yi practice boxing, I was as shocked as you. But later, I got used to it. You can’t treat Brother Yi as an ordinary person. Besides, Brother Yi has real strength in him. He is revising martial arts now, so naturally, it is faster."

Zhao Qian, riding on a horse and carrying a sniper rifle, spoke with a cheery smile.

"This is not just a little faster—it’s transforming the impossible into the possible." Rong Niang pursed her lips, "Considering this pace of cultivation, it probably won’t take Big Brother a few days to reach the Refining Points realm."

"Whether he can refine points will depend on Meng De’s bodily potential. Though Meng De has exceptional root bone, he is still growing, just like a child, he hasn’t fully matured yet," Zhao Ge said with a laugh, "In the future, follow Meng De closely, heed his words. Given Meng De’s character, he will undoubtedly share his benefits with you."

"What Master says is right; we will naturally look up to Big Brother as our leader," Shou Hou called out from behind.

Zhao Ge then scolded, "If you don’t know how to speak, then don’t speak. Lead the horse properly; I’m not dead yet."

Shou Hou grinned sheepishly and shrank back.

The group continued to ride, waiting for Li Yi to revise martial arts.

Indeed, just as Zhao Ge said,

Li Yi, using the Mang Bull Breathing Technique to practice Skin Training, made rapid progress. After barely two hours, and following the last exhale and conclusion of training, he opened his eyes again.

The first step of martial arts, Skin Training, he succeeded.

Then, with just a thought, as if by a natural instinct, the skin on the back of his hand began vibrating, much like a Mang Bull shaking its hide to ward off mosquitoes and flies.