The Wonderful Use of Destiny

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Martial Graduate Dan further explained the cultivation realms for Internal Martial Masters after the Qi Sensing Realm to Wei Tu.

"After the Qi Sensing Realm, there are three major realms: True Qi, Innate, and Grandmaster."

"In the True Qi Realm, Internal Martial Masters possess strength comparable to External Martial Masters. Their weapons can be imbued with True Qi, and even flying leaves or plucked flowers can be used to injure others."

"However, reaching this realm, even for the most gifted individuals, would take at least fifty to sixty years of meditation. It's simply impossible otherwise."

"By then, a person would be old, and even with such strength, it would be useless."

"Fame should be pursued early!"

"As for the Innate Realm..." Speaking of this, Martial Graduate Dan's eyes showed a hint of emotion. "The Innate Realm is a realm that both External and Internal Martial Masters can achieve. External practitioners refine their marrow and bones, cultivating a breath of Innate Qi... Your Martial Ancestor, back then, left for Qing Feng Prefecture to break through this realm and disappeared without a trace."

"Later, an old friend sent his Golden Saber, and only then did I learn that he had died in seclusion."

"Since ancient times, achieving the Innate Realm has been difficult. If successful, according to your Martial Ancestor, one could live for two hundred years."

"Two hundred years?" Wei Tu, standing with his hands clasped at his sides, was deeply shocked by this statement.

He used to believe that Martial Masters were prone to fighting and brawling, rarely dying of old age, but more often from sudden deaths.

But he never expected that after reaching the Innate Realm, Martial Masters could live for two hundred years, experiencing a "second life."

"If Innate Realm Martial Masters can live so long, what about the path of immortality? Eternal life and lasting vision might not be a dream."

"I have the 'Late Bloomer' Destiny, perhaps... I can reach the Innate Realm and live for two hundred years..."

Wei Tu subconsciously touched his brow, where his greatest secret lay hidden – the golden-purple Destiny, 'Late Bloomer.'

"The Grandmaster Realm, which comes after the Innate Realm, I've never heard your Martial Ancestor mention it. Later, when I discussed martial arts with peers, they also didn't know anything profound about this realm."

Martial Graduate Dan sighed.

Although he was respected as a Martial Arts Master in terms of status, in terms of martial arts, he was still like a child, babbling and stumbling.

Life has its limits, but knowledge is boundless.

Now, he was in his sixties, his body gradually declining, hidden injuries surfacing. The frequency of sexual intercourse had decreased from three times every ten days to twice, then once every ten days.

With his current physical condition, living another ten to twenty years would be a profit.

Advancing in martial arts...

That was impossible.

Returning to his room.

Wei Tu's consciousness sank into his brow, observing his 'Late Bloomer' Destiny.

Within his Sea of Consciousness.

The golden-purple Destiny shone brightly, exuding an ancient, distant aura of time.

On its side, the progress of Wei Tu's Health Cultivation Technique was recorded.

Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique (83/100): Nine practices a day, completed in five years.

"In the past three months, the progress of the Health Cultivation Technique has only increased by 2%. Although I've been delayed in practicing it due to learning Archery and Horse Riding Skills, I've still managed at least nine practices a day..."

"It seems my guess has come true. After the Health Cultivation Technique reaches great accomplishment, it won't be easy to achieve perfection and enter the Qi Sensing Realm from the external to the internal..."

Wei Tu glanced at the progress of the Health Cultivation Technique and sighed silently.

"But fortunately, it will take at most two more years for the five-year deadline to arrive, and by then, I will be able to enter the Qi Sensing Realm."

Thinking of this, Wei Tu's sense of dejection vanished.

With the 'Late Bloomer' Destiny by his side, as long as he showed perseverance, he was destined for success.

His Master, Martial Graduate Dan, had practiced martial arts for so many years, yet he hadn't entered the Internal Martial Qi Sensing Realm from the external to the internal.

He, on the other hand, would be able to reach the Qi Sensing Realm by practicing the Health Cultivation Technique in just five years. What more could he be dissatisfied with?

"Now, with the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist manual in hand, I can also test some of my hypotheses about the 'Late Bloomer' Destiny..."

"For example, that warm current."

Lighting the oil lamp, Wei Tu opened the yellowed booklet and carefully studied each stance of the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist.

Compared to the Health Cultivation Technique, the stances in the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist were more complex. In addition to forty-five basic stances, there were one hundred and four minor stances divided according to the Tiger Form Fist and Crane Form Fist.

"According to my Master, my stance training has reached great accomplishment, and my martial arts foundation is solid. These stances, though seemingly complicated, are not difficult for me."

Several hours later, Wei Tu finished reading the manual and began to clumsily practice according to the illustrations.

Once.

Twice.

On the seventeenth repetition.

Just like with the Turtle Breath Health Cultivation Technique, the golden-purple Destiny displayed the text and progress for the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist.

Tiger Crane Double Form Fist (1/100): Seven practices a day, completed in three years.

"Three years? Two years less than the five years for the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique?"

Wei Tu was surprised.

The Tiger Crane Double Form Fist was the Martial Graduate Dan's ultimate martial arts technique, far superior to the common Health Cultivation Technique practiced by Martial Masters.

Just looking at the complex stance training alone, one could tell at a glance how difficult and intricate the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist was to learn.

It was impossible that the time he spent practicing the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist was less than the time spent practicing the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique, and by two years at that.

"The only explanation is that after I mastered the Health Cultivation Technique, I had a foundation in martial arts, and then practicing the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist became twice as effective. Therefore, the time to bring it to perfection was two years shorter than for the Health Cultivation Technique."

Wei Tu mused.

Over the next few days.

In addition to practicing Archery and Military Strategy, Wei Tu dedicated all his remaining time to practicing the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist.

His efforts were rewarded.

This time, it only took Wei Tu a little over ten days to once again feel that warm current surge within him, just as he had when practicing his Health Cultivation Technique.

"This shows."

"This warm current isn't unique to the Health Cultivation Technique, but originates from my body, or rather, from the Golden Purple Destiny, 'Late Bloomer'..."

"Although the 'Late Bloomer' Destiny won't make me ascend to heaven in one step, as long as I persistently practice the corresponding cultivation methods, the Golden Purple Destiny will emit this warm current, transforming my body and making it more suitable for cultivating this method."

In an instant, Wei Tu understood the function and corresponding benefits of his 'Late Bloomer' Destiny.

"In other words."

"For me, there's no such thing as innate talent, nor are there corresponding cultivation thresholds. My talent isn't fixed; as long as I have enough lifespan, the Golden Purple Destiny will transform me into the most suitable person for this cultivation method."

Wei Tu's face lit up with joy.

The reason why seven or eight out of ten Martial Masters in the Martial Way practiced external martial arts was not because external martial arts were superior to True Internal Martial Arts Techniques.

It was because True Internal Martial Arts Techniques were too difficult, requiring Martial Masters to possess a certain level of talent to sense Qi and circulate Internal Energy through their meridians.

Even if they encountered an opportunity later and succeeded in sensing Qi, it was difficult to continue progressing.

Compared to this, external martial arts were visible and tangible, naturally appearing far superior to True Internal Martial Arts Techniques in the eyes of ordinary people.

However.

Wei Tu was different.

With the blessing of the 'Late Bloomer' Destiny, as long as he obtained a True Internal Martial Arts Technique and managed to get started with its cultivation, he could continue to progress smoothly.