The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 147 - 123: The Town (Alliance Leader Bonus: Johannes Van Den Berg)

Chapter 147: Chapter 123: The Town (Alliance Leader Bonus: Johannes Van Den Berg)

"Master, is this the great achievement of Skin Training?"

Atop the horse, Li Yi demonstrated the results of his Skin Training to his master Zhao Ge. After a short period of adaptation, he could vibrate more and more skin and flesh on his body. Eventually, all the skin and flesh on his body could be mobilized, akin to a wild bull using strength in its breath. This mysterious ability of the human body was truly incredible.

Zhao Ge was momentarily stunned, the surprise in his eyes was unmistakable. He immediately said, "Meng De, try not using your muscles and bones, just rely on the pull of your skin and flesh to bring out Fist Power. If you succeed, it means you have completely mastered Skin Training."

"Not using muscles and bones to generate power, only using skin and flesh instead?" Li Yi pondered for a moment, then nodded, raising his hand and throwing a punch straight ahead.

This punch didn’t produce any Fist Power, and felt somewhat weak.

But Zhao Ge nodded and said, "That’s right, just like that. It’s normal for the strength to be weak without the support of muscles and bones. But Meng De, you need to learn to link all the skin and flesh on your body, stretch and concentrate power, then suddenly explode with it in an instant. This technique of using strength is the same as your Fist Power; it’s just that this time you have excluded the power of muscles and bones."

"Understood." Li Yi adjusted again.

At the same time, he began to understand why Zhao Ge had him punching on the back of a horse.

Because when both feet are off the ground, unable to use force from the ground, what you can do in this state of suspension is very limited. You can only rely on the body’s own power, so practicing Skin Training on horseback makes it easier to experience the feeling of having no support from muscles and bones.

Zhao Ge’s method of teaching Li Yi Skin Training was different from ordinary disciples. Ordinary disciples focused on the method, but for someone with exceptional talent like Li Yi, it was about feeling.

Once you feel it, you understand it all.

As for bottlenecks and thresholds, they simply did not exist.

At this moment, Li Yi continued to adjust his state. He tried to forget his most basic way of generating power, only using his skin and flesh to drive his body, concentrating his Practice Boxing power.

The body of a Cultivator, after Evolution, is terrifying for practicing Martial Arts—it’s like turning on a cheat mode.

It only took several attempts, a few adjustments, and then some guidance from his master.

"Bang!"

After a short while, Li Yi raised his hand and threw out a punch, and Fist Power sounded.

The noise was not loud, but it was like the beginning when he first learned the Boxing Stance—an opening.

"Success." At this sound, master Zhao Ge immediately burst into laughter with joy.

Generating power through Skin Training.

That was the sign of great achievement.

Off to the side, Rong Niang watched Li Yi’s fist and felt bitter and helpless, not so much shocked anymore.

Watching such a person practice martial arts beside her, she felt like she had wasted her life.

Her confidence in practicing martial arts was nearly shattered.

"Bang!"

Another burst of Fist Power, louder than before, indicated that Li Yi was getting more skilled at mobilizing his skin and flesh, pulling out even more strength.

"Master, I’ve found the feeling. If I practice a little more, it should be about right." Li Yi continued to throw several more punches in succession.

Each punch was louder than the last.

Eventually, the power he could generate by mobilizing the skin and flesh all over his body was quite considerable.

"Good, very good, Meng De. Remember this feeling; this is the power Skin Training brings. Although the increase in power is not much for you now, this is just the first step in re-cultivating Martial Arts. Once you train your muscles and bones well, combining muscles, bones, and skin into one, you’ll be able to twist them into a single force, delivering the most Peak punch of your physique."

"That punch will be more terrifying than your full power punch under normal circumstances." Zhao Ge stroked his beard and smiled, his heart also filled with anticipation. He was eager to see what kind of Divine Power would erupt if the legendary Dragon Veins and Tiger Bones were actually cultivated.

Li Yi said, "Master, does that mean the next step is the second realm, Muscle Training?"

"That’s right, but there’s no rush. We’ll soon arrive at Youjiang Town, where we’ll settle down and rest for a few days. During these days, I will help you train your muscles and bones. Afterwards, I’ll teach you the techniques so you can have the confidence to face a Martial Artist skilled in Refining Points. Only then will we be qualified for revenge."

Zhao Ge spoke very steadily, "Although you have powerful firearms that can kill those at Refining Points, external objects are just that, external. It’s not your true power, so firearms can serve as your trump card, but they can’t be your key move. If you make a mistake, you’ll lose everything. I only have this much capital; I can’t afford to lose."

"Master is right. Our own strength must be strong to control the whole situation. External objects can only be an aid; we cannot stake everyone’s lives on a single weapon." Li Yi took the advice, offering no rebuttal and deciding instead to spend the next few days settling his thoughts.

The increase in strength brought by re-cultivating martial arts was clearly visible.

And Li Yi, a fine young man, certainly loved to make progress.

"Senior Brother, the clothes you’re wearing are too ostentatious. I’ll buy you a coat in town to cover up. Wearing the Five-clawed Black Dragon Robe is a serious crime; it can cause unnecessary trouble." As they were nearing the town, Rong Niang, who was meticulous, noticed some issues and promptly reminded him.

"Okay, I’ll trouble you then, sister." Li Yi said.

Rong Niang’s face flushed. "Senior Brother, don’t call me sister; just call me by my name, Rong Niang."

If it had been anyone else, she would have definitely kicked them away at being called ’sister,’ but when Li Yi called her so, it made her heart race, and she blushed, something that had never happened to her before.