pappabearbooks Chapter 436 - 401: Stars Pierce the Vault of Heaven, Fists Unleash Boundless World!
Chapter 436 - 401: Stars Pierce the Vault of Heaven, Fists Unleash Boundless World!
Meng Chuan felt inexplicably puzzled, what is Xu Qingfeng thinking about?[I’m practicing, just spill it if you’ve got something.]
On the phone, his figure was as tall as the roof of his villa, almost an exaggerated height of ten meters.
After Breaking Two, the flexibility of his muscles and bones, boosted by a secondary mutation of the body, increased to a terrifying degree.
The [Final Liberation] form fully unfolded, with a ten-meter tall body standing like an ancient giant deity.
Muscles knotted like cast iron, covered in earth vein energy, formed undulating black mountain-like structures.
Every inch of skin reflected the starlight patterns within, and the aura mixed with Qi Blood formed a red steam flowing around his body.
He carefully grasped the phone with his massive hand, which would be larger than a door if fully open.
When clenched into a fist, it was roughly the size of a drum washing machine.
The ground cracked under his step, as Meng Chuan controlled his form to shrink slowly, listening to Xu Qingfeng bragging on the other end.
[Hahaha, I really hit it big time this time, Old Meng, you don’t even know, the Demon Nest of Ling Nu is much smaller than the previous Sands 011, but there are so many Celestial Demons.
I mixed in with the Defense Army and had a great kill, this time the battle honors came with a 20% extra subsidy, absolutely awesome!]
[...]
At this moment, Meng Chuan’s spirit was within the attribute panel in his brain:
The liberation effect of [Flesh Blossom] had already reached the extreme (350%).
Xu Qingfeng, not hearing any response from the phone, continued:
[Old Meng, are you listening?]
[Listening, impressive, impressive.]
[... feels like you’re patronizing me, forget it, I’ll hang up, see you next year.]
Xu Qingfeng tightened the bag on his back, full of credits, afraid they might run away.
Beside him, Chu Yanhu poked Xu Qingfeng, gesturing with his phone:
"Brother Chuan just made a breakthrough, maybe he’s too busy to respond to you."
Xu Qingfeng, still counting his gains, didn’t even look up and asked:
"Breakthrough what?"
"Breaking Two."
"... Damn!"
...
Huayun Prefecture.
After experimenting outside, Meng Chuan returned home to rest after experiencing the [Liberation] effect of Breaking Two.
He was still in the recovery stage after the secondary mutation, unable to box or stand in stances.
Leaning on the sofa, he chatted with his uncle.
Meng Chuan looked at his phone, which had just received a "progress gift" from United University.
Yong’an Branch here, the academic office transferred 1000 credits.
Meng Chuan’s evaluation: Even a mosquito’s leg is still meat.
Martial Arts Grandmaster Chen Qiushui also transferred 500 credits, wishing him:
"Congratulations on Breaking Two, hope you reach higher levels next year."
As a Martial Extreme True Inheritance, the main campus of Northern United University also sent congratulations.
"Congratulations on the true inheritance breaking the second major limit, may stars pierce the sky, and fists expand the heavens and earth in the future. (Credit incentive has been transferred to your account, 2000 credits, please check.)"
Meng Chuan’s evaluation: The main campus is really wealthy...
With the second limit breakthrough, he easily passed the first assessment of the Martial Arts Family Grandmaster Class.
The stipulated three-year period to reach Breaking Two, he achieved it in less than a year.
Strong, no need for further words...
Just then, logging into the United University system, Meng Chuan conveniently clicked on the [Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends List].
The Earth Demon List had automatically removed him when he broke through into the Martial Arts Family.
The Celestial Spirits List, even at its lowest tier, were seasoned Breaking Two, didn’t have a chance to challenge before, now...
Meng Chuan was studying the list, analyzing the strength of many martial arts elites, looking for a suitable opponent.
"Rank 96, Yong’an Campus Lu Zhuxiao, the second major limit..."
Lu Zhuxiao, as the gatekeeper of the Celestial Spirits List, can take 200 credits monthly.
Meng Chuan was merely observing, using him as a comparison to see which rank he could challenge.
After all, Master Lu is already challenging, to fight him would undoubtedly add insult to Lu’s financial injury...
"Once my body recovers, my currently displayed strength, after Final Liberation, would competently exert [Three to Four Lu Power].
Apart from Martial Arts Masters, everyone else should be able to meet me..."
The top Three Limit masters on the Celestial Spirits List, their Qi Blood alone surpasses his own.
Meng Chuan was not overconfident yet, not ready to challenge surpassing ranks so soon after the breakthrough.
He looked at familiar names on the list, [Crimson Demon Fire Ape · Chen Jing].
Senior Brother Chen just broke through the Three Limits, completed a ranking challenge recently, currently ranked 59th on the Celestial Spirits List.
Meng Chuan pondered for a moment, musing internally:
"Then I’ll challenge the 69th rank, a few ranks ahead potentially can break into three limits anytime.
If they seek revenge after breaking through, it would be distressing..."
Ranks 60-70 on the Celestial Spirits List offer 350 credits monthly.
Over a year, it’s slightly over 4000, unquestionably ample amount.
Meng Chuan decided, once his body recovered, to head to Wudang, conveniently completing the challenge, and secure the "imperial ration" sooner...
He glanced at the group messages of [Failed Martial Arts Examinees] one last time.
This small group was the chat of the Martial Arts Family Grandmaster Class at Yong’an Branch.
The screen filled with messages, upon glance.
All were congratulating him on his successful breakthrough, asking for red envelopes...
Meng Chuan smiled knowingly, casually sent several thousand in red envelopes to the group, letting classmates share the joy.
This amount, to him now, is just leftover from short video teaching revenue, not worth mentioning.
Looking back, he was no longer the underdog in the Martial Arts class.
Apart from Senior Brother Chen Jing being far ahead, he was already in the second echelon.
Once again, he left Chu Yanhu, Xu Qingfeng, and others a whole realm behind.
As for those old classmates in the Martial Artist Grandmaster class, they were already left far behind, unable to even see his tail lights...
One must always look to a higher place. After sending the red packet, Meng Chuan switched back to the rankings to check the current number one on the Celestial Spirits List.
The Celestial Spirits List records only those below Martial Arts Grandmaster in Northern United University.
The previous number one was a peak master from the main campus, "Chiwen · Liu Jiangyuan."
Half a year ago, Master Liu had already broken through to become Grandmaster Liu and automatically left the list.
The current number one is the previous number two, "Yuantaos Hand · Xie Canglan."
Unlike Liu Jiangyuan, Xie Canglan is a fist skill instructor from the main campus, a peak master within the Three Limits.
From the top down, those from the main campus within the Three Limits account for two-thirds of those on the list.
In the Yong’an campus, only Dong Yue and a prominent member of the Elephant Form Sect are in the top ten.
Precisely at eighth and ninth place.
As for Taoist Qi, Master Dong said that with his strength, even the "Yuantaos Hand" must avoid him.
But having recently started working at United University, he sought a fight right away, not quite understanding the "workplace" rules.
Moreover, Taoist Qi is focused solely on breaking through to Grandmaster and has no time for challenges.
Even the monthly credit incentives for being in the top ten of the Celestial Spirits List are insignificant for someone aiming to break through to Grandmaster.
Meng Chuan put away his phone and stopped thinking about it, standing on the balcony, practicing the Qi Observation Skill, looking into the distance.
This Qi cultivation method does not affect bodily recovery, making it perfect as the main course for now.
...
Over the next few days, Meng Chuan stayed at home and with his master.
Learning about cultivation after Breaking Two, while recovering his body after the second mutation.
Feeling the True Qi spiral out of his body, like a puppy circling around him.
Under Luo Guanyun’s guidance, Meng Chuan slowly adapted to the various mysterious changes after True Qi detached from the body.
He also kept an eye on recent big news, "One Saint and Two Celestial Kings made a decisive move at the Lingnu Demon Nest."
Having finished reading the news report, Meng Chuan felt a sense of regret in his heart:
"Missing such a grand martial arts event is truly regrettable."
But with the Demon Nest becoming more active, there would be more opportunities for such grand scenes, and Meng Chuan quickly came to terms with it.
In the meantime, Ping’an Middle School, upon hearing of his Breaking Two.
The new principal brought reporters and the current deputy director of the Yong’an Publicity Department.
They specially went to Huayun Prefecture to do an exclusive interview with him.
The reporter handed over the microphone, smiling as he asked:
"Hello, Master Meng. You had already shown great talent while at Ping’an Middle School. Could you share how exactly you practiced at school back then?"
Choosing to tell the truth, Meng Chuan replied:
"Practicing Guoyi Fist, every day from morning to night."
"...And what else? People online say you’re the first heir of the Form and Intent Five Elements Sect. Could you share some Five Elements Fist learning experiences with us?"
"My experience is that no matter what school of thought you’re studying, focus on practicing Guoyi Fist first."
Guoyi Fist is the foundational fist skill for mass cultivation, and its popularity is unmatched.
Meng Chuan’s thoughts were exceptionally quick now.
If this gets broadcast, as the recognized founding creator of the new official Guoyi Fist.
His teaching-related income could reach a new level...
"..."
No matter what was said, Meng Chuan could always circle back to the words Guoyi Fist, leaving the reporter flustered...
Master Meng is just that genuine. The deputy director, standing by, took the microphone and spoke on his behalf.
Finally, he faced the camera, spoke with a hint of reflection:
"The path of martial arts prioritizes diligence. Children should take a good look at Yong’an City at 4 am, it’s more important than anything!"
...
In the blink of an eye, it was late February.
Meng Chuan’s body’s cells had fully mutated successfully, and his physique returned to its peak.
Standing at an elevated position, he withdrew his gaze from the Earth-rejuvenated Yong’an City.
He slightly closed his eyes, nostrils flaring, and the perception from his Qi Observation Skill spread like ripples.
With deeper breaths, the 361 star acupoints in his body subtly resonated, syncing with the Earth’s essence.
At this moment, Meng Chuan’s vision soared.
The ten thousand lights of Yong’an City transformed into colorful Qi pillars in his eyes.
The underground lung meridians meandered like silver snakes, everything clearly discernible.
Suddenly raising his hand and making a grasping motion, a wandering morning mist condensed into a substance in his palm, marking the initial success of "Qi capturing."
At this moment, not only did his True Qi leave the body without dispersing, but he also fully sensed the flow of Qi within a hundred meters around him.
In ancient times, this would definitely be considered the technique of an immortal practitioner.
"So that’s how it is..."
Meng Chuan chuckled lightly, dispersing his Qi mechanism, and turned to leap off the rooftop.
At this moment, a prompt appeared on his interface, and in his mind, his progress in Qi Observation Skill advanced:
[Qi Observation Skill: Proficient (97%) → Mastery (1%)]
"Upon breaking through to mastery in this Qi cultivation method, I can truly break the restraint of using only the nose and mouth, being able to touch and commune with Heaven and Earth’s ’Lingqi’ using my body."
"Not only does it enhance my perception of nature, benefiting the understanding of the principles within the Five Elements Fist."
"But it also strengthens my control over various kinds of Qi, enabling me to manipulate True Qi outside the body, almost as effortlessly as controlling my limbs."
As Taoist Qi previously mentioned, with continued practice of this Qi cultivation path, until deeply comprehending this Dao.
Then, with just a casual grasp, the Lingqi within ten miles could be condensed into substance, transformed into a protective Qi or offensive weapon, enhancing oneself.