The Hardships of Martial Arts

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In fact, Martial Cultivation also need to Forging Soul. Otherwise, how can they compete if they are turned into idiots by a single soul attack? Furthermore, many Flying Sword Techniques are techniques that combine essence, energy, and spirit, which require a high level of soul power.

However, Martial Cultivation Forging Soul in a different way, prioritizing destiny over nature, relying on a powerful body to naturally solidify the soul. Daoist practitioners, on the other hand, almost exclusively focus on battling their divine soul in the later stages, prioritizing nature over destiny—a different approach.

Of course, the final result is that the spiritual essence of Martial Cultivation is indeed inferior to that of Daoist cultivators. This gap not only affects the combat template in the later stages but also directly affects the difference in lifespan. If the spirit is immortal but the physical body decays, theoretically one can still live forever; if the spirit is extinguished but the physical body is immortal... then one is merely a shell that can Body Seizing others.

Those who Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts can enjoy both benefits, but they also bear double the hardships.

What lies before them is the extreme pain of Martial Cultivation training.

An ordinary person can imagine what it would feel like to have your tendons twisted and pulled around and replaced with another type. This is the entire process of the Muscle Tendon Change Stage. When each tendon is completely replaced, the Yi Jin period is complete.

Qin Yi appeared nonchalant throughout the entire Yi Jin Jing process, as if it were very easy. But Liusu knew very well that it was just Qin Yi's inherent masculinity; he didn't want to complain to her, so he deliberately acted as if nothing was wrong, but in reality, he was in a lot of pain.

Then it was Bone's turn.

It seems Qin Yi has silently broken through to the ninth level of the Yi Jin Jing within the Painting World, achieving perfection. This was entirely expected; with so many medicinal herbs and the fragments of the gate, it would be a miracle if he hadn't succeeded. Unexpectedly, Qin Yi is now aiming to begin bone forging in One Drum of Energy ...

First comes the periosteum, which surrounds the bones. This is the first periosteum of the first bone; opening it signifies a breakthrough and is a typical marker of entering the Bone Forging Stage. Only after forging all the periosteum is the initial stage complete, allowing one to enter the formal bone-strengthening phase.

The Gang Qi, from muscles to tendons to bones, acquires the fierce nature of bones, growing and surging several times stronger. In terms of destructive power alone, the early stage of bone forging is several times that of the perfected Yi Jin Jing, and breaking through the defenses of Guan Ji is no longer a problem.

Well... once this stage is completed, the so-called "bone age" will no longer be visible.

It was rare for Qin Yi to tell Liusu that it "hurts a lot." Although his tone was as nonchalant as ever, as if he were just casually mentioning it in a chat, Liusu knew that this was a sign that Qin Yi was starting to feel the strain.

Even the initial breakthrough of the first piece of periosteum couldn't withstand it anymore...

But he still didn't choose to take a roundabout approach and practice the Immortal Dao; instead, he stubbornly continued to break through to the Bone Forging Stage.

Liusu suddenly realized that Cheng Cheng was quite impressive. She had only known Qin Yi for a short time and met him a few times, yet she had already astutely discovered that he was a very tough and masculine man. Liu Liusu, had known Qin Yi for so long and always treated him like a lazy bum.

"Did the fragments of this door have any effect when you were forging your bones?"

"It's working, but it's not as powerful as when I was using the Tendon Strengthening Technique. It seems a bit weak... but it should be fine for breaking through the first stage of the Bone Forging Technique."

Liusu sighed, "This fragment is far too small; it wouldn't even be enough to fill a tooth... If possible, in the future... um..."

Qin Yi remained silent. He knew that this fragment was different from other heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Even the most powerful heavenly materials and earthly treasures could be obtained, but even Liusu died because of this door. It was better not to think too much about it.

Liusu continued, "There are no shortcuts in martial arts training. Even painkillers are insufficient and may even have the opposite effect due to excessive numbness. You can only... endure it yourself."

"I know that not taking painkillers would be detrimental," Qin Yi said. "Actually, I was thinking... Qing Jun, a girl, has to face the pain of Martial Cultivation, how can I not?"

Liusu sneered, "She's an egg-shaped girl. Look at my lip movements: 'little, woman'... Do you understand?"

"So you think you're all that great just because you can lip-sync?" Qin Yi, both amused and exasperated. "And you called her a woman? Qing Jun seventeen this year, do you even have 107,000?"

The slight gratitude Liusu had felt earlier because he had willingly given her the soul-strengthening medicine vanished completely. She angrily threw a bottle of Bone Forging Pill into his arms. "Stop talking nonsense, get back to cultivating! I'll make you suffer!"

After taking the Bone Forging Pill, Qin Yi did not enter the Painting Realm again. Instead, he sat cross-legged in the most Spiritual Qi spot in his cave abode, holding the fragment in his hand, and slowly tried to break through to the Bone Forging Stage.

Although Martial Cultivation emphasizes practical combat, it is not a one-dimensional approach. If it is obvious that one is in too much pain to fight, then it is better to meditate.

After swallowing the Bone Forging Pill, a surge of rich energy immediately spread. This energy not only provided the necessary power for Martial Cultivation but also specifically penetrated the bones, dedicated to bone forging and breakthroughs. Over tens of thousands of years in the cultivation world, the development of various targeted auxiliary items has become increasingly sophisticated. In terms of the targeted effects of this Bone Forging Pill, it is actually more refined and effective than the Liusu made back then.

The energy from the gate simultaneously seeped in, as if it were sorting through and analyzing the energy provided by the Bone Forging Pill, seeping in thread by thread, enveloping the bone membrane of Qin Yi's first finger as he began to break through, slowly and steadily transforming it.

Qin Yi's face twitched in pain, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Liusu sat cross-legged to the side, took out a few pills, and absentmindedly analyzed their composition while her eyes kept glancing at Qin Yi's expression.

He was really working very hard, but it wasn't really necessary; a month would have been enough.

Recalling Qin Yi's words, Liusu suddenly thought that Qin Yi's hard work in cultivation was initially aimed at Li Qingjun, and now it was just a natural continuation after he had already embarked on his journey.

That little woman Li Qingjun said she'd come after us. Can we hold her off?

"Junior sister, junior sister." Several swordsmen chased after Li Qingjun, saying, "Why endure the pain of being stabbed by a sword just to break through to the Muscle Tendon Change Stage? Senior Brother has some pills here; take them and cultivate slowly, and you'll eventually break through..."

"No need," Li Qingjun replied coldly. "I'm afraid it won't be enough time."

Li Qingjun, who had only been in the Penglai Sword Pavilion for a short time, possessed a stunning beauty and a heroic spirit that made her a legendary heroine. Within just a few days, she became the talk of the Sword Pavilion, with many of her Senior Brother drooling over her.

Many people initially thought she was just an ignorant mortal woman, and since she came to the Immortal Sword Pavilion, they naturally felt awe. So, a Senior Brother who had lost his mind followed behind her, trying to flirt with her.

A silver spear flashed like lightning, Li Qingjun twisted her waist and turned her head, pinning the man to the wall with a single spear thrust. Her Senior Brother, who had just entered the Yi Jin stage and was clearly stronger than her, was unable to dodge this lightning-fast spear and was powerless to fight back.

Li Qingjun let the blood splatter, her phoenix eyes remaining completely calm.

That moment of imposing majesty and fierce Sha Qi was like a steel spear piercing into the hearts of countless people.

This is totally Penglai Sword Pavilion's aesthetic!

Although she was using a gun, she didn't seem to want to switch to a sword... That's alright, Sword Pavilion is just a name, its essence is Martial Cultivation, but mostly swordsmen, though there are others as well.

Many people made a special trip to learn more about her and discovered that she was originally the Nanli Regent, possessing an inherent dignity, and was not some inexperienced young heroine. Moreover, she was a skilled warrior who had killed countless people on the battlefield, and the blood on her hands might even exceed the combined bloodshed of her Senior Brother had chosen to live in seclusion.

She was still the direct disciple personally brought back by the Grand Elder; she was just temporarily staying in the new disciple area to get acquainted with everyone...

Well... how should I put it... Li Qingjun became a force to be reckoned with in the newbie zone within just a few days?

"How could it be too late, Junior Sister?" The Senior Brother chased after her, "It's just the Muscle Tendon Change Stage, you're only one breath away from breaking through, why push yourself so hard? You can't bear the pain of Tendon Extraction..."

"I can handle it, thank you for your concern, Senior Brother."

"What are you chasing after, and why are you in such a hurry?"

Li Qingjun stepped into the Sword Pool without turning her head. "Someone is waiting for me on the path to immortality."

Several Senior Brother stood outside, looking at the frosty Sword Intent in the Sword Pool, and exchanged glances before deciding not to go in.

Sword Qi Tendon Extraction, who can withstand that... Is it really necessary?

Amidst the chilling Sword Intent, a silver dragon suddenly roared, the spear's light pierced through the Sword Qi, and True Qi Transformation, reverberating within the Sword Pool for a long time.

After breaking through the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Technique), the Gang Qi) took shape.

On the seventh day after arriving at the Penglai Sword Pavilion, Li Qingjun officially broke free from the mortal world and advanced to the level of Martial Cultivation.