Chapter 6

Lin Xi sat cross-legged in the wooden tub, with only his head above the water. He closed his eyes, regulated his breathing, and circulated his blood and qi, absorbing the medicinal power from the water.

In this world, breathing techniques and the circulation of blood and qi are the most basic skills. They are essential abilities for all martial artists in any sect and form the foundation of the martial arts system in this world.

From ordinary disciples to high-ranking elders, even those at the tenth level of martial arts, they all need to undergo medicinal baths to temper their bodies, without a moment's relaxation. This is a daily martial arts practice!

Lin Xi had not learned the technique of circulating blood and qi, but his body had already mastered it and it had become instinctive. With a mere thought, his blood and qi immediately circulated throughout his body, making his blood boil and creating a loud rushing sound, which was quite astonishing.

Lin Xi thus bathed in the medicine while reviewing the martial arts system of this world through the memories in his mind.

Lin Xi came from a sect and, as the young master, although his strength was lacking, he was well-versed in the various levels of martial arts. The martial arts in this world are divided into ten levels.

First Level: Breathing Stage. By adjusting breathing techniques, one improves physical fitness. In the sect world, this is the most basic skill for new disciples.

Second Level: Circulation Stage. By using mental power to guide the circulation of blood and qi throughout the body, one reaches this stage. At this point, the body's functions will show significant improvement, and the energy absorbed from food will far exceed that of ordinary people.

Third Level: Body Tempering Stage. During this period, the body is mainly tempered through medicinal baths, focusing on the tendons, bones, and skin. Only at this stage can one be considered a true martial artist.

Fourth Level: Iron Bone Stage. At this stage, martial arts cultivation undergoes a significant qualitative change. The most obvious sign is that the bones become as hard as metal, and one's strength far exceeds that of ordinary people. Fighting tigers and binding lions becomes as easy as turning one's hand.

Fifth Level: Resilient Skin. At this level, martial artists become even more powerful. Not only are their bones hard, but their tendons and skin also show significant improvement. Ordinary weapons cannot even pierce their skin.

Sixth Level: Divine Speed Stage. Martial artists at this level are the core strength of their sects and have the qualifications to inherit the position of sect leader. Their speed is incredibly fast, and they can run faster than horses.

Seventh Level: Giant Spirit Stage. Martial artists at this level have their tendons, bones, and skin tempered to an extremely high degree. A clear characteristic is that their bodies can instantly expand, transforming them into giants with immense destructive power. They can single-handedly slaughter an entire army.

Eighth Level: Vajra Stage. Reaching this level qualifies one to inherit the position of sect leader and to govern a sect. These are true martial arts giants whose bodies are indestructible, and no weapon can harm them.

Ninth Level: Dragon Power Stage. Martial artists at this level are all extremely terrifying beings, said to be capable of fighting legendary dragons.

In the entire Five Thunder Sect, only Lin Xi's deceased father, Lin Xiong, and the Grand Elder, Zhao Youdao, had reached this level.

Tenth Level: Thunder Roar Stage. This is the peak of physical strength and the myth of martial arts. It is an object of worship for ordinary martial artists. According to legend, the leader of the Fierce Sun Sect is at this level.

In the sect world, if anyone reaches this level, they can elevate their sect to the status of a "sect." The Fierce Sun Sect can firmly suppress the Five Thunder Sect because its leader is a terrifying being at the Thunder Roar Stage.

These ten levels require cumulative effort. The higher the level, the more difficult it is to cultivate. Most people, limited by their talent, remain at levels below the fifth. Only a few can break through these levels and become superior beings.

According to legend, there are even more powerful levels beyond these ten. It is said that the most powerful martial artists can fly, travel through the earth, create objects in the void, and move mountains, being capable of anything. However, these are beyond the reach of Lin Xi, the young master of the Five Thunder Sect.

...

After reviewing the memories in his mind, Lin Xi fell into deep thought.

Lin Xi had already reached the Body Tempering Stage at the age of eleven. However, due to neglecting martial arts for many years, he was now inferior even to a novice at the Body Tempering Stage. To recover his strength, he must undoubtedly start over from the Body Tempering Stage, a step he cannot skip.

"Body Tempering, Iron Bone, Resilient Skin... The martial arts of this world are identical to the national arts I knew in my previous life. Both focus on tempering the tendons, bones, and skin to greatly enhance one's physical condition. However, the methods of tempering in this world are far inferior to those in my previous life."

Lin Xi remained still, his eyes reflecting deep thought.

From the memories, he learned that the methods for tempering tendons, bones, and skin in this world are very monotonous. They mainly involve stone lock training, medicinal baths, and fist techniques for skin. The fist techniques for the Resilient Skin Stage are particularly monotonous, with only one type in the entire Five Thunder Sect.

However, Lin Xi's mind contained countless methods for tempering tendons, bones, and skin, accumulated over thousands of years in another world.

Over thousands of years, in the world of Lin Xi's previous life, with the thinning of vital energy, the focus was on tempering tendons, bones, and skin, developing these basic martial arts techniques to their peak. In contrast, the methods in this world are extremely limited.

In the memories of Lin Xi as the young master, some disciples remained at the Bone Tempering and Skin Tempering stages for decades, unable to break through until their death. This is undoubtedly a significant flaw.

However, Lin Xi also had to admit that although this world lacks methods for the foundation of martial arts, the high-level martial arts beyond the fifth level are almost mythical in their power.

In his previous life, even the most powerful national arts masters could only break stones and shatter tiles. In this world, martial artists are said to be capable of fighting dragons, lifting tens of thousands of pounds, and leaping hundreds of meters, easily crossing a mountain.

Even as the heir of an ancient national arts family, Lin Xi had to admit that the high-level martial arts of this world are almost mythical, far beyond the reach of national arts masters.

"Combining the powerful methods of national arts for tempering tendons, bones, and skin with the high-level martial arts of this world..."

Lin Xi muttered to himself, his eyes shining with increasing brilliance. Undoubtedly, to catch up with the sect's strong in the shortest time, his only reliance is the mysterious national arts power in his body.

When national arts and the martial arts of this world are combined, a new and clear path opens up before him.

Time slowly passed, and around midnight, Lin Xi ended his first medicinal bath and body tempering in this world.

"This world is truly a paradise for martial artists!"

Lin Xi looked at his fists and sighed. He could feel that his strength had increased significantly after the medicinal bath.

"Snap!"

Lin Xi suddenly threw a punch. The fist sliced through the air, producing a snapping sound, like a whip cracking, creating a fiery sensation. This clearly indicated that he had firmly returned to the Body Tempering Stage.

"Not bad, this body is already on par with my previous one."

Lin Xi calmed his mind and immediately began practicing the "Three Strikes on the Spine" technique, which he must do daily.

The spine is a major dragon in the human body, connecting all muscles, bones, and tendons throughout the body. The Three Strikes on the Spine technique uses the spine to accumulate the strength of all muscles, resulting in explosive power far beyond normal levels.

Although Lin Xi's current strength is only at the third level of Body Tempering, through the Three Strikes on the Spine, he can unleash power that even Iron Bone Stage experts would find formidable.

This martial arts technique is a summary of thousands of years of national arts tradition, focusing on three important muscle chains in the body. The techniques for generating power include bursting, exploding, and leaning, all explosive methods. Once unleashed, the power is like a flood, unstoppable.

In addition to being a powerful method for generating power, this technique also significantly increases strength. In his previous life, Lin Xi, at the age of seventeen, could already defeat some famous national arts masters. In this world, with abundant vital energy, the effects of this technique are undoubtedly even more powerful.

The Three Strikes on the Spine technique has three levels and is extremely difficult to master. Lin Xi has only reached the first level, having practiced the muscles from his arms to his back. At the highest third level, one can theoretically generate eight times their own strength, which is terrifying!

Crack!

Lin Xi stepped in the Yu step, moving slowly in the hall. His spine, the major dragon, crackled from head to tail, producing a dense sound of bones. It was as if a dragon had come to life, about to break out of his body.

At first, Lin Xi's movements were not fast, but gradually, they became faster and faster. His punches became quicker and heavier, with tendons, bones, and skin twisting together, producing a loud snapping sound. The air exploded and crackled wherever he moved, like a human tyrannosaurus, filled with destructive power.

Finally, Lin Xi's body almost turned into a blur.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, Lin Xi's bones crackled, and he slammed a powerful punch into the steel wall. He then immediately stopped. When he looked up, he saw a deep fist mark on the thick, hard steel wall!

If this punch had hit a person, it would have shattered their skull. Even an elephant would be killed with one punch!

The terror of the Three Strikes on the Spine is evident!

For several days, Lin Xi was immersed in medicinal baths and training, almost day and night, neglecting sleep and meals. With this intense effort, his strength steadily improved at a rate far surpassing others, advancing rapidly.

On the sixth day, Lin Xi finally opened the door.

"Creak!"

The double doors opened. Lin Xi walked out, his face slightly pale from days without sunlight. However, his body exuded a powerful aura, and his steps were solid and steady. Just standing there, he seemed like a great cauldron, giving a sense of immense power.

"The time has come to resolve the final trouble!"

Lin Xi looked up at the sky and then walked towards the Grand Hall at the mountain peak.

Today, the six elders of the Five Thunder Sect are holding a meeting to discuss the removal of Lin Xi's position as young master!

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