One Punch to Quell the Storm, No Gods in the Four Seas
Chapter 22

Golden Snake Molting

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After his third senior brother Yan Jun left, Su Ti pondered.

"Master, will this cause you trouble?"

Long Yuanzheng chuckled, hinting at something.

"Su Ti, are you someone who's afraid of trouble?"

"No."

Even if he said yes, Long Yuanzheng wouldn't believe it. If he was afraid of trouble, would he have killed Li Mingyuan?

"Then listen up. Your master is not afraid of trouble either. Since I've taken you as my disciple, your matters are my matters. If you cause trouble, your master will bear it for you."

Long Yuanzheng said frankly. Although Su Ti killed someone first and then became his disciple, causing trouble as soon as he entered the door for him to bear, he wasn't angry.

What's killing a person or two for a martial artist?

If this were ancient times, how could you practice martial arts if you didn't dare to kill people?

You should know that the body is trained, and superiority is fought for!

Besides, martial arts are killing techniques. They strengthen the body in peacetime, and when faced with injustice and bullying, you must step forward and fight violence with violence!

The saying "a common man's rage, blood splatters five paces" is this very principle.

It's a pity that in modern society, the era of law, such people are becoming fewer and fewer. There are fewer capable people, and fewer people who dare to fight. Among those who can fight, most are those with martial arts but no virtue, who bully others by relying on their power and strength.

Therefore, not only was Long Yuanzheng not angry about Su Ti killing someone, but he also felt that Su Ti dared to fight violence with violence with his martial courage, and afterwards dared to find someone to avoid disaster. This showed courage and strategy, which he greatly admired. It's just this bone structure...

Long Yuanzheng shook his head, not thinking about these things.

"Su Ti, you don't need to worry about the matters over there. Let's talk about other things.

Since you've entered my Dragon Gate, become my direct disciple, and have cultivated the basic introductory technique of our sect, the Dragon Shape Five Forms, to great perfection, reaching the Tongli Stage, then according to the sect rules, today I will teach you the next layer of martial arts in our sect!"

When a master imparts skills, even direct disciples must avoid it. This is the rule.

Therefore, Yao Juan silently retreated.

Su Ti was also extremely excited to know that he could learn the subsequent techniques.

It had been a few days since his Dragon Shape Five Forms reached great perfection. Now he still had 480% energy in his pocket, but no techniques to practice, which made him very uncomfortable.

Now that Long Yuanzheng was teaching him the subsequent techniques, how could he not be excited and look forward to it!

"Su Ti, since you were not originally from the Ancient Martial Arts world and have only recently come into contact with Ancient Martial Arts, before imparting the techniques, I need to tell you the basic knowledge of our Ancient Martial Arts."

Long Yuanzheng said.

"Just like modern martial arts are divided into ranks, professional and amateur, our Ancient Martial Arts also have our own set of standards for measuring the level of skill!"

"First is the entry level. Entry-level martial arts are the same in all major sects, teaching Tongli martial arts."

"Tongli martial arts?"

"That's right, the Dragon Shape Five Forms you practice, that is our Dragon Gate's Tongli martial arts."

Long Yuanzheng explained.

"Although the Tongli martial arts of the major sects differ in moves and practice methods due to the characteristics of the sect, the final result is the same, which is Tongli."

"The so-called Tongli is to twist all the bones, joints, and muscle strength of the whole body into one, like an iron chain link, so that when a punch is thrown, the whole body exerts force. When this realm is reached, a person's explosive power and destructive power will have an incredible increase. This is the so-called Tongli."

"At the same time, during the learning process of Tongli martial arts, the martial artist's personal strength, speed, explosive power, physique, etc., will also greatly increase due to the gradualpenetrate and integration of strength. Therefore, Tongli martial arts are also the foundation of foundations, the foundation of all Ancient Martial Arts, and the most important practice method."

"Only by learning Tongli martial arts and cultivating it to great perfection can one truly enter the field and become an Ancient Martial Artist."

Su Ti suddenly understood, so that's how it is.

Then the [Integrated Strength] entry after his Dragon Shape Five Forms reached great perfection was actually Tongli.

Long Yuanzheng continued.

"However, the Tongli Stage is just the beginning of Ancient Martial Arts. The next step after the Tongli Stage, we call it the Inner Refinement Stage."

"Inner Refinement Stage, as the name suggests, because the Tongli Stage develops muscle and bone strength, martial artists at this stage begin to train their internal organs, strengthening the inside to strengthen the outside, further enhancing their physique."

"Training internal organs, how do you train them?"

Su Ti couldn't help but ask.

"This is what I'm going to teach you."

Long Yuanzheng looked deeply at Su Ti. Su Ti's bone structure was too poor. Although his comprehension was the best he had ever seen, Long Yuanzheng didn't think Su Ti could go very far in the Inner Refinement Stage.

"Our Dragon Gate's Inner Refinement method is called Golden Snake Molting, which trains the internal organs with the meaning of a snake molting into a dragon. First is the fist technique, you follow me and learn."

Long Yuanzheng's personality was straightforward and decisive, without any dragging. He immediately began to practice the fist technique.

Compared to the strange movements of the Dragon Shape Five Forms, this set of fist techniques was much more formal. The movements were somewhat similar to Su Ti's previous life's Long Fist. Each move and stance was very direct and straightforward.

And Long Yuanzheng taught very carefully, breaking down each movement and teaching it to Su Ti, while also explaining the force application techniques for each movement.

The fist technique of Golden Snake Molting was not difficult. With the foundation of the Dragon Shape Five Forms, Su Ti quickly learned it with Long Yuanzheng's help.

"Besides the fist technique, the most important thing is the breathing method. Come, Su Ti, I'll teach you. When I tell you to exhale, you exhale, and when I tell you to inhale, you inhale."

Compared to the fist technique, the breathing method of this Golden Snake Molting was truly difficult.

There are many anti-human breathing methods inside, such as deliberately holding your breath and letting your pores breathe.

Su Ti knew a little about pores breathing. Human pores breathing accounts for about 1/160 of the total breathing volume, which is a very small proportion, but it is indispensable. As for actively breathing with pores, Su Ti didn't know how to do it.

At this time, the effect of the boxing method was reflected. Driven by that seemingly useless set of boxing, Su Ti felt cold all over, and the pain of holding his breath began to decrease. It seemed that he really started to breathe with his pores.

After finishing the last set of boxing, he felt that his body was extremely hot inside, like holding a mouthful of fire. Finally, when the boxing ended, he opened his mouth and exhaled, and indeed exhaled a visible stream of white hot air.

At the same time, a new martial art appeared on his panel.

Golden Snake Molting (Beginner 1%)+

"How do you feel now?" Long Yuanzheng asked.

Su Ti felt it and replied.

"My chest and abdomen are warm, like a furnace."

"Mm."

Long Yuanzheng nodded slightly. Su Ti reached the Tongli Stage in less than seven days, and he was not surprised that he learned Golden Snake Molting quickly. This was originally a very "simple" inner refinement method, but...

Because it was "simple", this inner refinement method was very demanding on root bone talent.

"Our Dragon Gate's Golden Snake Molting inner refinement is considered top-notch even in the entire Ancient Martial Arts world."

"Those with high comprehension of this Ancient Martial Art progress very quickly, taking each molting as one inner refinement, and with each molting, the martial artist's physique will be enhanced once."

Practicing Ancient Martial Arts, a person can actually molt like a snake!

But Su Ti, who had seen all sorts of wonders of Ancient Martial Arts by now, was no longer surprised by this.

Long Yuanzheng said.

"Your senior sister Yao Juan has practiced this technique for three years and has molted three times."

"Your third senior brother and second senior brother are a bit worse, they have also molted twice."

Hearing this, Su Ti's heart stirred. Since each molting greatly enhances the physique, what realm was Long Yuanzheng in?

So he tentatively asked.

"Then Master, you..."

Facing Su Ti's inquiry, Long Yuanzheng laughed heartily and said very freely.

"As your master, I have molted a total of six times while practicing this technique."

Six times, Su Ti chewed in his heart. Although he didn't know how much attribute increase each molting could bring, judging by Yao Juan's physique and Long Yuanzheng's strength, it must be quite a lot.

As soon as he thought of this, he immediately had the idea of consuming energy and directly pushing Golden Snake Molting to Great Accomplishment!

However, learning it one second and starting to molt the next second was too exaggerated, completely beyond ordinary people's understanding, and could not be explained by the word genius. So Su Ti definitely couldn't do it in front of Long Yuanzheng.

Long Yuanzheng continued.

"Su Ti, in addition to the Tongli Stage practice method 'Dragon Shape Five Forms' and the inner refinement method 'Golden Snake Molting', our Dragon Gate also has our unique fighting method later on. This fighting method is the true art of combat, a killing boxing method."

"However, I will not teach you until you complete your first molting and officially enter the Inner Refinement Stage."

Long Yuanzheng said here and explained.

"The reason I'm not teaching you now is not because your master is stingy or hiding something, but because the more advanced a sect is, the less likely they are to teach disciples fighting methods too early."

"One is that they are afraid that after the disciples learn it, they will be itching to try it out and challenge others, and if their skills are not perfected, they will lose their lives prematurely."

"Second, fighting methods are harmful to the body and conflict with practice methods. The more you fight, the more you get injured, and learning fighting methods itself consumes energy, so learning them prematurely hinders the realm of practice."

"Third, our Dragon Gate's fighting methods require the support of the practice realm. The higher the realm, the greater the power of the fighting method. If the realm is not high enough, learning it is useless."

Since Long Yuanzheng explained it so clearly, Su Ti naturally wouldn't argue about wanting to learn. He bowed slightly and said.

"Disciple has been taught."

"Mm, if you have nothing to do these few days, stay here with me. I'll have someone clean up a room for you later."

Looking at Su Ti's puzzled eyes, Long Yuanzheng said.

"Li Mingyuan's matter is far from over. His father, Li Zong, is the boss of the Death Fist Society, a gang that spans several surrounding cities. You killed his son, and even if he's in the wrong, he definitely won't let it go."

"But don't worry, with me here, he absolutely won't dare to do anything to you or your family. I had your second senior brother make a call, and he should send a challenge in the next few days. When that happens, we'll go to their place ourselves and completely resolve this matter."

"Master, thank you for the trouble."

Although he had actively sought Long Yuanzheng to shield him from disaster, Long Yuanzheng supported him so much, and Su Ti's heart was not made of mud, so he was naturally grateful.

Long Yuanzheng said indifferently.

"What trouble? You and I are master and disciple. Don't say such things in front of me in the future."

"Yes, Master."

Looking at the respectful Su Ti, Long Yuanzheng sighed, looking up at the sky.

"Master is old. If it were back when I was young, where would I need to go to their place? One phone call would solve the matter... Forget it, you practice well here. I'll go up and rest for a while."

As if recalling something, Long Yuanzheng's eyes showed a hint of sadness. He waved his hand and walked towards the villa.

After Su Ti watched him leave, he set up his stance and began to practice Golden Snake Molting.

Although Long Yuanzheng supported him, Su Ti was also a man of integrity. Although they were master and disciple, and Long Yuanzheng was willing to bear the burden for him, it didn't mean he could feel at ease.

As he threw a punch, remembering the name Long Yuanzheng had mentioned earlier, a hint of killing intent flashed in Su Ti's eyes.

"Death Fist Society, Li Zong."

Sooner or later, he would settle these humiliating matters himself!

Meanwhile, in a high-end villa in Mingyuan City, next to Mingguang City.

A middle-aged man with a ferocious scar on his face and white boxing gloves on his hands sat in the main seat.

He exuded an aura of authority without being angry, carrying the battle-hardened killing intent of someone who had been through countless fights.

If a big shot from the underworld were here, they would recognize that this person was Black Death Fist Li Zong, who had started from scratch and built up the vast fortune of the Death Fist Society single-handedly with his iron fists!

"Have you found the murderer who killed my son!"

Hearing this, a middle-aged man waiting below broke out in a cold sweat, his face pale, and he said with a forced smile.

"President, we are still investigating."

"Useless!"

Li Zong slammed the table, and the middle-aged man shivered in fright.

Li Zong had a cruel personality, and his iron fists had killed countless people. Although he had stopped in recent years, no one would doubt whether he would smash someone's head in if he got angry.

Even the middle-aged man, who was Li Zong's confidant, couldn't guarantee this. After all, although he held a high position, he was just a dispensable person who could be replaced at any time.

As long as the Death Fist Society had Li Zong, it would still be the Death Fist Society.

Just then, the phone rang.

The middle-aged man answered it as if it were a life-saving straw. After listening for a few sentences, his face lit up with joy, and he said to Li Zong.

"President, we have news. Although it's not 100% certain, the possibility of it being him is over 80%!"

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