Chapter 21

What is the meaning of "fist intent"? Wang Tian lowered his head and thought.

Wang Tian also knew the meaning of "a dragon lying in the depths." According to the I Ching, the essence of "a dragon lying in the depths" lies in the word "conceal." So, he tried to use the "conceal" concept in this move.

"A dragon lying in the depths!"

Wang Tian used it again, but this time it was different from before. If the previous move was sharp and revealing, now it was completely devoid of killing intent, with the power hidden in his fists and legs, not released. This was the so-called "conceal."

Hmm! This boy's boxing style has changed, but it has deviated from the dragon form. Without the aura, it can no longer be called a dragon form. Li Gang shook his head when he saw Wang Tian's moves. How can there be "intent" without the "form" in Xingyi Quan?

Li Gang wanted to stop him. If this continued, Wang Tian would go astray, and the remaining five moves would no longer be in the "dragon form." Once a mental obstacle appears, the damage would be immeasurable.

Li Gang stood up and was about to walk over, but he immediately stopped and sat back down. Wang Tian had already stopped and realized his mistake.

"Phew, I almost went astray just now."

Wang Tian realized that the "conceal" concept was completely wrong.

A dragon is the supreme being, the son of heaven. Why should it need to "conceal"? Isn't that a disgrace to its status? But if it's not "conceal," what is it? "There is no tree in the bodhi, no platform in the bright mirror." He suddenly remembered a Zen poem. Yes, that's it. It was as if a ray of light had been grasped by Wang Tian. Many truths in the world are interconnected. If there is nothing to begin with, there is no need to conceal. A dragon lying in the depths hasn't appeared yet; no one is suppressing it. What is there to conceal?

Wang Tian began to think from another angle. Since it is the "dragon form," it must not lose its inherent regal aura. Gold shines wherever it is. The same goes for a dragon. Even if it hides in a deep mountain stream, it must not lose its dignity and aura.

Wang Tian used the move again, "A dragon lying in the depths."

Even in a deep mountain stream, a dragon must remain supreme, making small fish and shrimp flee and submit.

The regal aura of the move returned!

Thoughts surged in his mind, and the fist intent burst forth:

In the deep mountain stream, the water roiled like boiling water. They roared and were restless because something awe-inspiring was hidden beneath. If someone or an animal approached the stream, they would be intimidated by the rolling aura. This was the aura of a dragon lying in the depths! If someone or a blind creature dared to provoke it, the massive tail would crush them.

A dragon in shallow water? A tiger in the plains?

Even in shallow water or on the plains, it is not to be trifled with by lesser beings.

Wang Tian's aura in his moves was not released but was held back, making him seem like a fully inflated can, giving off a sense that he was not to be provoked easily.

He was already in the realm of the concept.

If he checked his attributes now, he would find that he had gained a new attribute: mental energy. He didn't have this attribute before because this ability hadn't been developed. Once it was developed, the system would detect it and add it to the attribute list.

Understanding requires mental energy. As he began to understand the dragon form fist intent, his mental energy gradually decreased.

Mental Energy: 99/100, 98/100, 97/100...

Li Gang felt that Wang Tian's punches were different this time. This time, he didn't lose the essence of the "dragon form" but was developing it to a higher level. Li Gang was surprised. Could it be... he is beginning to understand the fist intent!?

Wang Tian was immersed in the fist intent and performed the second move: "A dragon appears in the field."

"Appears" means "manifests."

With a loud "boom," the dragon emerged from the water, splashing droplets and creating waves. It was a perfect creature, noble and majestic, not to be desecrated. Its body curved and twisted, its claws danced, and its long whiskers fluttered. Anyone who saw it would be awed by its aura and noble demeanor.

The dragon began to leave the mountain stream, flying out of the trap. It came to the field, curiously looking at the new world.

"A dragon appears in the field, it is favorable to see a great person!"

Wang Tian performed the second move of the dragon form, and the fist intent began to burst forth. The power between the moves was no longer held back but slowly unfolded.

The power emitted by his fists surprised even Li Gang. When did his disciple become so sharp?

It is favorable to see a great person, even the talent just shown is so extraordinary!

Having understood two moves of the fist intent, Wang Tian was exhausted. Understanding the fist intent of Xingyi Quan is not just about mental contemplation but requires the full exertion of the "form" to understand. Without the form, there is no intent. The combination of form and intent is the way.

Wang Tian was extremely tired, but a stubborn thought supported him. If he checked his stamina now, he would find that it was almost at zero.

However, he couldn't stop. If he stopped, all the previous understanding would be useless. The dragon form is different from other forms. Other forms can be understood separately, but the dragon form is an organic whole, linked together. If any link is broken, it cannot form a continuous cycle.

"A gentleman is diligent!"

Wang Tian used the move again. Although his stamina was low, the fist intent did not weaken.

Seeing his disciple so determined, Li Gang was heartbroken and wanted to tell him to rest. Although he didn't understand that the dragon form fist intent needed to be understood in one go, his keen perception as a top martial artist told him that disturbing Wang Tian now would not be wise.

At that moment, there was a creak.

The big iron gate opened, and a spirited girl in a uniform walked in.

Li Shuang saw Wang Tian practicing boxing in the courtyard, with her father watching solemnly. She also started to watch.

After watching Wang Tian's two moves of the dragon form, her face showed surprise. She looked at her father, and Li Gang nodded at her.

Is this junior brother understanding the fist intent!?

And it seems he is making real progress!

He has only practiced Xingyi Quan for one day! Her father said he could remember the dragon form moves after one look, and after just one day, he is already understanding the fist intent! And it's not random; the aura of his punches shows that it is extraordinary.

What kind of talent can be so terrifying! It can only be described as "demonic talent."

She practiced for over ten years and only barely understood half of the "eagle form" fist intent.

Comparing goods makes one throw them away; comparing people makes one die. The later waves of the Yangtze River push the earlier waves onto the shore.

However, she had no jealousy in her heart, only admiration. Wang Tian was her father's disciple, and a teacher is like a father, a disciple like a son. In her mind, Wang Tian was her younger brother.

Li Shuang's arrival went unnoticed by Wang Tian, who was completely immersed in understanding the fist intent.

Heaven's movement is vigorous; a gentleman is diligent all day, cautious at night.

Vigor, effort, and persistence. Even a dragon that overlooks all beings needs to work hard, tirelessly, let alone a mortal? Even a genius needs diligence, a timeless truth, let alone an ordinary person?

If one is not diligent, even a prodigy will ultimately fall.

Of course, success is not just about effort but also constant reflection, discarding the dross, and taking the essence. "Cautious at night" means this.

Wang Tian kept punching, each punch using all his strength. At this point, his stamina was in a state of overexertion. To continue, he relied on his strong will.

Each time he felt weak, his body seemed to regain a bit of strength under the support of his will, allowing him to continue. This was a person breaking through their limits, constantly surpassing themselves.

If he checked his status now, he would find that his stamina was constantly zeroing out and then magically increasing, then zeroing out again, and increasing... and the increases were all added to his maximum stamina.

Suddenly, his stamina increased by a large amount!

When a person breaks through their limits, they enter a brief peak state. Wang Tian was now in this state!

His initial stamina was 160 points, and it had gradually increased to 212 points, and now it suddenly increased to 350 points. Stamina: 138/350.

"A dragon battles in the wild!"

Wang Tian used the fourth move of the dragon form.

He was no longer just moving in place but running and punching, using a unique footwork that had a rhythmic beauty, perfectly in harmony with nature.

At this moment, he seemed like an invincible general conquering all directions. After the dragon's preparation and constant effort, he had reached his best state.

It was time to conquer all directions.

Qin Shi Huang began to conquer the six states, his sword in hand, leading thousands of troops. Arrows flew like locusts, blocking the sky. In an instant, cities were destroyed and nations fell. A great hero pointed his saber, and the mournful horns sounded. The sabers danced, the hooves galloped, and vultures soared in the sky. A saber flashed, and a stream of blood shot into the sky, then dripped onto the yellow earth. A modern great man stood before a map, pointing at the mountains and rivers. A decision, and thousands of troops stood by the river. A charge, and bullets and artillery fire rained down, deciding the fate of millions in laughter.

Dreams of the military camp, eight hundred miles of flying meat, this is the romance of the battlefield.

Ten steps, one kill! This is the bloodshed of the battlefield. Corpses piled up like mountains, blood flowed like rivers, all the consequences of the battlefield.

"Kill!"

Immersed in the martial intent, Wang Tian couldn't help but shout!

This shout was terrifying! Li Gang and his daughter clearly felt the war intent and martial aura in it. Their hearts raced, and they felt... chills!

In the center of the courtyard, some sandbags and earthen jars hung from poles, used to train punching accuracy. Now they became Wang Tian's targets.

One punch shattered the jar, and fragments flew. One kick made the sandbag swing violently, the leather torn, and sand spilled out.

Such strong destructive power? Li Gang and his daughter were stunned. They could also break jars and kick through sandbags, but to do this to dozens of them, how much stamina would it take?

Wang Tian continued to destroy. If there were a combat test, the results would shock everyone. At this moment, every punch and kick from Wang Tian was at his maximum combat power—320 points. His base attack power plus all skill attack power.

Normally, a person's combat power is randomly between the minimum and maximum, but the "dragon battles in the wild" move in the dragon form fist intent can achieve 100% maximum attack.

Just as Wang Tian had destroyed everything in the training area, his move changed, and he used the fifth move of the dragon form:

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