Two Realms: From Glass Beads to Divine Skills, Invincible

Chapter 18: Practicing Lightness Skill

In the past month or so, he not only practiced martial arts, but also improved his literacy skills.

Xia Miaomiao is also very patient and comes to teach him to recognize characters every day.

Bai Chen's learning was not in vain; he also paid a certain price.

That means you have to try Xia Miaomiao's pastries, and after you've eaten them, you have to offer your suggestions.

So in the past month or so, not only has Bai Chen’s ability to read and write greatly improved, but Xia Miaomiao’s pastry-making skills have also become more and more proficient.

It's still a ways off from being delicious, but at least it's not unpalatable.

Of course, that's beside the point.

Here.

After learning about Bai Chen's literacy skills, Master Xuanqing spoke up:

"Now that you understand the text and its meaning, it is time to practice the Sixty-Four Forms of Free and Easy Wandering."

"This method requires you to first memorize the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams. By the way, take a look at the meridian chart as well; it will be helpful for your future martial arts training."

Xuanqing Daoist spoke.

Bai Chen was also speechless after hearing what Master Xuanqing said.

I never imagined that the Sixty-Four Forms of Free and Easy Movement would be so complex. The prerequisite for practicing it is to first memorize the Eight Trigrams of the I Ching.

...

After Xuanqing Daoist left.

Bai Chen then instructed Han Shuisheng to retrieve the Book of Changes, the Eight Trigrams, and the Meridian Chart from the library.

In the days that followed.

Bai Chen's daily life is busy and fulfilling.

Every day, he eats a lot of meat to practice static and dynamic stances in the "Meat Refining Realm," and then recites the I Ching and Bagua, and studies meridian diagrams.

In addition, I also need to take time to learn to recognize characters and words from Xia Miaomiao.

Whether it's because of his martial arts training or the awakening of the Two Realms Gate, his memory has greatly improved.

Bai Chen memorized the I Ching and Bagua in just one week.

However, the progress of cultivation in the Flesh Refining Realm is unusually slow, completely unlike the rapid cultivation in the Skin Refining Realm.

in the process.

Xuanqing Daoist also came to give guidance several times, and each time he would comfort Bai Chen, saying that this was the normal speed of cultivation.

Previously, the rapid cultivation speed in the Skin Refining Realm was purely due to the use of expensive medicinal herbs.

"The path of martial arts lies in being down-to-earth and never being too hasty," said Daoist Xuanqing.

However, what is perfectly normal for an ordinary martial artist is quite uncomfortable for Bai Chen.

Because of his lung condition, he simply couldn't cultivate in a down-to-earth, slow and steady manner.

"Uncle-Master Xuanqing, is there no other way for me to quickly complete the Body Refining Realm cultivation?"

Bai Chen asked.

Upon hearing this...

After pondering for a moment, Daoist Xuanqing actually offered a solution that wasn't really a solution. He said:

"Legend has it that some hidden paradises and blessed lands grow miraculous natural treasures. Some can revive the dead and restore life to the earth, while others, if consumed, can add decades of cultivation power."

Some even claim that consuming it can lead to physical immortality, instantly transforming them into an indestructible body.

"If you could obtain one of those rare and precious herbs that could grant you an indestructible body after consumption, reaching the mere Body Refining Realm would be a piece of cake!"

...

After listening to what Master Xuanqing said.

Bai Chen was both shocked and helpless.

What's shocking is that this world not only has amazing martial arts, but also such fantastical natural treasures.

Unfortunately, something so rare and hard to come by might not be obtained even by the time he's old enough to be buried.

"Ah Chen, don't overthink it. As the saying goes, everyone has their own destiny. Instead of worrying all the time, just let nature take its course. Things will work themselves out!"

Master Xuanqing offered a word of comfort, then changed the subject, asking, "How's your memorization of the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams coming along?"

"I've already memorized them all!"

Bai Chen took a deep breath, cleared his mind of distractions, and then nodded in response to Xuanqing Daoist's question.

"Now that you have memorized them, you can start practicing the Sixty-Four Forms of Free and Easy Movement."

The Taoist Master Xuanqing stood with his hands behind his back, his voice deep and resonant, as if recounting the true Tao:

"This method is based on the principles of the Eight Trigrams in the Book of Changes. One step corresponds to one line, and one turn corresponds to one trigram."

"Starting from the Qian position, its momentum is as vigorous as soaring through the heavens; turning to the Kan position, its steps are as perilous and profound as wading through an abyss;"

"After moving to the Li Palace, the figure is nimble and agile as if chasing the light; settling into the Kun position, it sinks down and stands firmly on the ground. All sixty-four variations are nothing more than the wonder of the interaction of the Eight Trigrams and the shifting of Yin and Yang."

"When you first start learning, you don't need to rush. First, you must accurately position yourself according to the eight trigrams and memorize the order of mutual generation and mutual restraint. Your body will naturally follow the flow of the trigrams and gradually you will understand the meaning of free and unrestrained movement."

...

As he explained, Master Xuanqing demonstrated the steps.

Her whole being seemed to transform into a swimming dragon, dazzling the eyes of all who looked at her.

"Holy crap, that's awesome?"

Bai Chen was dumbfounded.

He rubbed his eyes, and even felt that Xuanqing Daoist was appearing in a double image.

If this were in the real world, it would probably be impossible to deal with unless it were in a narrow alley and accompanied by automated weapons firing.

On wide roads or in places with complex terrain, it's simply unbeatable.

You might say that a gun is fast from seven paces away, and accurate and fast within seven paces!

However, this statement is based on the premise that the other party is unarmed.

If I were to also master the "Sixty-Four Forms of Free and Unfettered Body Movement" and be holding a submachine gun...

In this situation, how would you handle it?

"Once I learn this, I'll go back and get revenge on those old black guys."

Bai Chen secretly made up his mind.

He had originally thought that a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, and that he would wait until he had mastered his divine skills before seeking revenge.

But now, with the "Sixty-Four Forms of Free and Easy Movement" and the assault rifle, he is confident that he can escape unscathed unless he is surrounded by multiple enemies.

In this situation, how could he suppress the resentment in his heart?

By the way, not only those few black men who robbed us, but also that labor broker—we can't let any of them get away.

As for the restaurant owner, we'll interrogate him thoroughly when he deals with those black guys to see if there's any connection between the two.

If it's really as he suspects, he will definitely not let the other party go.

"Ah Chen, you go first!"

The voice of Xuanqing Daoist rang out, waking Bai Chen from his reverie.

"Um... Uncle-Master Xuanqing, could you demonstrate again?"

Bai Chen was a little embarrassed. He had been so distracted that he hadn't seen clearly how Xuanqing Daoist had performed the move.

"Alright, this time, Ah Chen, you'd better watch carefully~" Xuanqing Daoist nodded slightly and performed it again.

...

Time flies.

A month or so passed in the blink of an eye.

In a small courtyard on the back slope of Qingyun Mountain.

A young man dressed in training clothes moved and spun around in the small courtyard like a slippery eel.

If a martial arts fan saw this, they would definitely exclaim, "Holy crap, Lingbo Weibu!"

In reality, this is not the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique), but rather the Sixty-Four Forms of Xiaoyao Youshen (another martial arts technique).

The young man in the training clothes was Bai Chen.

After a month of practice, he has become proficient in performing the Sixty-Four Steps of Free and Easy Movement.

"Phew~"

After walking around twice, Bai Chen stopped and started panting heavily.