Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Daoist Collection and Fatty Hu
A broader Heaven and Earth...
Master Yang is undoubtedly a good teacher.
With just a few words, he made Ji Jingqiu's heart surge with excitement, and he began to dream dreams he had never dared to dream before.
The martial arts of this world are not simple, and any ordinary person can realize this from the news.
But the Ji Jingqiu of the past had trouble even surviving, let alone having the leisure to fantasize about the martial arts system of the Federation that one could only start practicing after the age of sixteen.
Until early this morning, when Sir Mu told him that martial arts could save his life.
And now, Master Yang had pointed out two direct and clear paths for him.
Two paths to completely rid himself of the Evil Poison Disease!
"Master Yang, why does the Federation Martial Arts require one to be sixteen years old before practice can begin?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.
"There are many factors, such as the current Pile Skill, which is remarkably effective and extremely forceful.
In ancient times, this would have been considered a top-notch evil Magic Skill, seeking quick success but causing harm to the body and spirit. The faster one practices, the quicker one dies.
Since it's a Magic Skill, it naturally requires a certain physique. Sixteen years old is basically when development is complete, that's the baseline. Any younger, and there will be problems halfway through the practice.
But to speak of the most crucial factor, it would be the influence from the Spirit Ocean."
Master Yang explained briefly.
Ji Jingqiu was shocked. The current Pile Skill was something from novels about evil fast-track Magic Skills?!
Wasn't he afraid of practicing to death?
"Is it because people today have stronger physical qualities than in ancient times that they practice Magic Skills?" he ventured.
He hadn't felt like he was any stronger now than in his previous life.
Could it be that he was holding back human evolution?
"Silly boy, it's the medical technology." Master Yang chuckled, "The secret medicine of martial arts today would be comparable to Holy Medicine in ancient times, enough to make up for the physical detriment caused by Pile Skill."
"What about the Spirit Ocean? What kind of factor is that?" Ji Jingqiu asked with confusion.
Master Yang immediately said solemnly, "Don't try to explore this issue for now. You've ignited your Heart Fire, haven't you?"
He quickly realized that Ji Jingqiu lacked basic knowledge about martial arts and elaborated on the scenarios that might occur when igniting the Heart Fire.
This made Ji Jingqiu instantly recall the flame that had ignited in the darkness earlier. He nodded quickly.
Master Yang looked as if he had expected this!
He warned:
"The Spirit Ocean is also called the Spiritual Wilderness, extremely dangerous!
Before you completely construct your Visualization Map, don't make any attempts! Otherwise, you're highly likely to get lost in it, never to return, and become a vegetative person forever!"
Ji Jingqiu immediately became alert and nodded solemnly, then asked:
"How does one completely construct a Visualization Map?"
Master Yang gestured for him to look at the Visualization Map behind him and said:
"In the practice of the Visualization Method, first enter meditation. After entering meditation, you can attempt to construct the Divine Form of the Visualization Map in your Inner Realm.
For instance, our Martial Arts Hall's [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife], emphasizes climbing a mountain first, constructing the mountain peak in the Inner Realm, climbing while passing by bamboo forests on both sides of the path, with tiger roars heard in the distance from the summit...
The last step is to construct the fierce tiger on the mountaintop, from form to spirit, neither can be lacking. Once everything is ready, you have to subdue the fierce tiger in your heart, let the fierce tiger guard and escort you, at your command.
When you reach this step, the Visualization Method is considered to have achieved Great Success. You can use this anchor point to explore the Spirit Ocean."
Ji Jingqiu looked at the Visualization Map, once again amazed. The painting was so good, with just a few strokes clearly outlining the Divine Form of the fierce tiger.
As if with just one glance, it was etched deep into his mind, never to be forgotten.
"Master Yang, can one practice multiple Visualization Maps?"
"Of course, but it's very time-consuming. Do you know how long it took me to practice [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife] from the beginning until reaching Great Success?"
"How long?"
"A full five years!"
"That long?" exclaimed Ji Jingqiu impulsively.
"It's not that bad, actually."
Master Yang said with a laugh, with a hint of modest pride,
"After all, our Martial Arts Hall's [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife] is a Mid-grade Visualization Method, and its limit can reach Pan Ding.
And during those five years, I wasn't just practicing the Visualization Method, I was also tempering my body."
"And if it's you..."
He pondered for a moment, then said solemnly:
"It might only take half a year! You entered meditation at the age of sixteen, your talent far exceeds mine at that age!"
Ji Jingqiu stared at the [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife] on the wall and did not dare to speak out.
Master Yang glanced at the sky and said, "It's getting late today, we'll leave the rest for another time. Come to the Martial Arts Hall tomorrow, and I will personally teach you Practicing Posture."
"Thank you, Master Yang!"
As a final caution, Master Yang said, "You want to use the Visualization Method to avoid the suffering of the world, that's fine, but don't continue constructing the Visualization Map."
"I understand, teacher."
After Ji Jingqiu left, Master Yang asked Yang Yao to come to the room.
It didn't take long for Yang Yao's loud voice to be heard.
"Master, is it time to change the dressings?"
Yang Yan responded irritably, "Change what dressings? You know all too well the extent of my injuries."
Yang Yao closed the door and jokingly said, "I am amazed at the idea you've come up with to feign injury."
"If I didn't sustain some injuries, how would those bigwigs remember me fondly?"
Yang Yan slowly got up, put away the [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife],
"Moreover, it's been a long time since I went fishing.
Destroying their plan's key step this time, those beasts surely won't leave things be.
And if they want revenge, now is the best time."
Hearing this, Yang Yao's expression turned serious.
No wonder these past two days, his master had warned them not to go out without good reason.
As the adopted son of Yang Yan, Yang Yao was very aware that his master opened the Martial Arts Hall in Taian City three years ago to target the Supreme True Buddha Sect!
"Why would the Supreme True Buddha Sect set their sights on Taian City?" Yang Yao frowned and said, "Not to mention Taian City, even the whole East Three Bright Star doesn't seem to have anything they would care so much about, does it?"