Chapter 61: Must the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield be Practiced in the Sun?

Li Xuan had been closely observing Meng Chong. At this moment, his expression changed as he noticed Meng Chong's physique strengthening, and qi and blood appearing within his body.

"Is this the result of successfully comprehending the technique and beginning to practice it?"

Li Xuan was pleasantly surprised.

He silently observed, using the keen senses of a fully accomplished Qi and Blood Realm martial artist to sense Meng Chong's changes.

"This is the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield, the雏形 of a body like a great bell?"

Meng Chong's physique had strengthened, and it was a comprehensive enhancement. His entire body felt unified, as if enveloped by a great bell.

Looking up at the sun, Li Xuan fell into deep thought.

Could it be that the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield requires the sunlight to more effectively sense the qi and blood, and thus to practice?

If it's a scorching summer, wouldn't he suffer from heatstroke?

"How did Meng Chong comprehend it? Why did he succeed in practicing it under the sun?"

Li Xuan was somewhat puzzled.

He adhered to the principle of only transmitting the technique and not interfering with his disciple's comprehension, so even if his disciple engaged in bizarre behavior, he decided not to intervene.

However, Meng Chong's success in practicing the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield under the sun raised a question: Without the sun, would he be unable to practice?

"How did he comprehend it?"

Li Xuan decided to wait until Meng Chong finished practicing to explore how he had comprehended the technique. If there was no sun, how would he practice?

Meng Chong had practiced martial arts since childhood, with a robust physique. His talent might indeed lean towards physical strength.

After comprehending the technique of the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield, he continued to practice, standing in a horse stance without tiring, even missing the time to cook.

However, Li Xuan did not disturb his disciple's practice.

At this moment, Shi Er arrived with a chicken.

Delivering a chicken every day had become his task, and he was more than happy to do it.

Seeing Meng Chong in practice, a look of envy flashed in his eyes.

Xu Yan, the disciple of a great master, had single-handedly swept through the Divine Might Army, displaying terrifying strength.

Meng Chong was likely to become such a powerful martial artist soon.

Li Xuan waved him over.

Shi Er respectfully ran over: "Senior."

"Can you cook?"

Li Xuan asked calmly.

"I can, I can!"

Shi Er was overjoyed.

In recent days, he had diligently learned how to cook, especially how to stew chicken soup!

It seemed that the senior had a particular fondness for chicken soup!

"Go cook. Remember to add nine-leaf yuanzhi or ginseng when stewing the chicken soup."

Li Xuan waved his hand.

"Yes, Senior!"

Shi Er was delighted, seeing an opportunity to show his skills.

He took the chicken to slaughter and cook.

Meng Chong was immersed in practice, completing one cycle after another. After the second cycle, he felt his physique become even stronger.

It seemed to have a feeling of being impervious to blades and bullets!

"This is martial arts, so profound and mysterious!"

Meng Chong was pleasantly surprised, his heart surging with excitement, and he continued to practice diligently.

At this point, he had forgotten everything else, focusing solely on practice.

"Almost to the limit."

Li Xuan sensed Meng Chong's physical condition. Three cycles of tempering were the limit.

After all, it was his first practice, and being able to complete three cycles of tempering was enough to demonstrate Meng Chong's talent in physical strength.

Sure enough!

After three cycles of tempering, Meng Chong felt it was difficult to continue.

At this moment, he opened his eyes and instantly felt hungry.

"Damn! I forgot to cook!"

Meng Chong checked the time and was startled.

Feeling the hunger in his stomach, he looked up at his master, somewhat ashamed: "Master, I'll go cook now."

"No need. You've just started practicing, and your qi and blood have been continuously tempered and consumed. You need to replenish your energy."

Li Xuan stood up and walked leisurely.

"Let's eat!"

"Yes, Master!"

Meng Chong felt relieved.

Following his master into the dining room, Shi Er had already served the meal.

A large pot of fragrant chicken soup, the aroma making Meng Chong's mouth water.

"Eat!"

Li Xuan said as he sat down.

"Yes, Master!"

Meng Chong was extremely excited and began to eat heartily.

After finishing a bowl of chicken soup, his qi and blood became replenished, and the hunger subsided.

Shi Er respectfully stepped aside, waiting for Li Xuan and his disciple to finish their meal.

After clearing the table, Shi Er bowed: "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave, Senior!"

Li Xuan nodded.

Shi Er respectfully left.

When only the master and disciple were left, Li Xuan spoke: "Disciple, tell me about your experience practicing the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield."

"Yes, Master!"

Meng Chong immediately perked up.

"Disciple suddenly realized that to practice the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield, one must be under the great sun, feeling its scorching heat, to better sense the qi and blood, and to temper from the outside in..."

Meng Chong detailed his process of comprehension and how he practiced.

Li Xuan's expression remained calm, but he was somewhat bewildered inside. Did the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield really require practicing under the sun to be more easily successful?

"Or perhaps, this is just Meng Chong's personal comprehension. He used the sun's warmth to sense the qi and blood, thus entering the practice."

Li Xuan's mind was clear, and his thoughts became more flexible.

Meng Chong's method of comprehension was correct. As long as one could sense the qi and blood, they didn't need to practice under the sun. However, Meng Chong used the sun's warmth to sense the qi and blood, which led to his initial success.

"But is it true? Does the scorching heat of the sun help in practicing the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield, making it more effective than practicing without the sun?"

Li Xuan couldn't be sure.

Only when Meng Chong advanced to the Qi and Blood Realm and provided feedback, would he know if this was true.

After Meng Chong finished speaking, Li Xuan calmly said: "Disciple, I am pleased with your comprehension, but I have a question for you."

"Master, what is it?"

Meng Chong was taken aback and respectfully replied.

"If there is no sun, such as on a rainy day or a cloudy day, how would you practice?"

Since you need to practice under the sun, if there is no sun, would you not be able to practice?

Not practice?

In a cold place where the sun is scarce for three to four months, how would you practice?

Meng Chong was stunned.

He had just successfully practiced and comprehended the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield, and was still excited.

He had never thought about this question.

"This..."

Meng Chong was bewildered and didn't know how to answer.

Li Xuan continued: "At night, there is no sun. Would you not practice then? Disciple, you need to delve deeper into your comprehension."

With that, he walked away with his hands behind his back, leaving his disciple in a daze.

He left the question to his disciple, letting him figure it out on his own.

Li Xuan believed that Meng Chong could comprehend it. Once he overcame this barrier, he might truly understand the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield.

"How do I practice without the sun?

"Should I not practice at night?

"Should I not practice on a rainy day?

"There's no such technique. My comprehension is too shallow."

Meng Chong looked outside; it was already evening, with only the last rays of the sunset remaining.