An Agreement and the Three-Body Stance Skill

An Agreement and the Three-Body Stance Skill

Chen Sheng recalled the question about the Martial Arts Association's new realms that he had seen while eating rice noodle paste before.

At the time, he had felt that the realm names were a little over-the-top, practically identical to those in fantasy novels.

Quite a few people online had joked about whether the Spiritual Qi Revival was approaching.

Who would have thought it was actually real?

"In the words of you young people, calling it a Spiritual Qi Revival wouldn't be wrong."

"That new set of realms is meant for Qi Sense Users and Celestials."

Li Chenghu nodded approvingly at Chen Sheng's summary.

"However, the Spiritual Qi Revival does not apply to everyone."

"Most people cannot perceive the existence of qi. Only a tiny number of exceptionally gifted people can actively sense and control it."

"Those exceptionally gifted people are known as Celestials."

"But that is not absolute."

"Some people may be unable to actively sense qi, yet their bodies have a high degree of compatibility with it, meaning they can still be affected by qi."

"When the Tide Rising Era arrives, their most obvious trait is that their physical condition undergoes a rapid period of transformation."

"Through specialized techniques and training methods, such people can develop their bodies to the fullest extent."

"Though they cannot become wielders of qi, they can still possess physical capabilities far beyond those of ordinary people."

"Such people are known as Qi Sense Users."

Hearing this, Chen Sheng immediately understood why Li Chenghu had approached him.

It was probably because of the changes in his physical condition over the past few days. The other man had mistaken him for a Qi Sense User.

But in reality,

if not for the appearance of the panel, Chen Sheng would still have been a total weakling, perhaps not even able to beat a middle schooler.

Still, since they had come this far, he had no intention of explaining.

He might as well let this wonderful misunderstanding continue.

After all, the panel could also improve Chen Sheng's physical condition.

There was not much difference between that and being a Qi Sense User.

"Tiger Brother, are you saying I'm a Qi Sense User?"

Putting on an ecstatic expression, Chen Sheng pointed at himself.

Li Chenghu nodded.

"That's right."

"Although Celestials are terrifying beings, practically a different species from humans,"

"Qi Sense Users are also rare talents."

"So, little brother Chen, I called you here because I wanted to—"

By this point, Chen Sheng understood immediately.

"Master, I—"

When it came to seizing an opening and climbing higher,

Chen Sheng was confident he was second to none.

"Wait!"

At the critical moment, Li Chenghu hurriedly stopped Chen Sheng, who was about to rise.

Though he used only one hand, it was like an immovable boulder. No matter how hard Chen Sheng tried, his body remained firmly pinned to his seat.

"Hah—"

Li Chenghu let out a long breath.

He had nearly failed to stop this kid.

"If you want to join Xing Wu Martial Arts Hall, I first need to assess your aptitude."

"Your body's sensitivity to qi is one aspect, but your talent for martial arts is another."

"If your martial arts aptitude is poor, you would improve faster by working out than by practicing martial arts."

Meeting Chen Sheng's puzzled gaze, Li Chenghu explained.

"Besides, even if you pass my assessment, you still cannot immediately take me as your master."

"When the time comes, I'll take you to meet the Head Instructor of Xing Wu Martial Arts Hall, my father, Li Xingwu."

"Only after he agrees can I accept you as my disciple."

So that was it!

After hearing the explanation, Chen Sheng finally understood.

That was close.

He had nearly called him Master for nothing.

Chen Sheng swiftly stood up, then calmly sat back down as though nothing had happened.

"Tiger Brother, forgive me. I'm simply too eager to learn martial arts."

"So how will you test my aptitude? Is there some crystal ball or something? I touch it, it starts glowing, and the brighter it is, the better my talent?"

Grinning, Chen Sheng clasped his hands toward Tiger Brother in apology.

He seemed completely unconcerned about the awkwardness of what had just happened.

Brother Qiang nearly rolled his eyes into the heavens at such shamelessness.

Even Li Chenghu, well-traveled and experienced as he was, had rarely encountered someone with Chen Sheng's personality.

Fortunately, he did not dislike it.

Li Chenghu rose and walked to the corner of the room.

When he returned, he held an old-looking booklet in his hand.

"This is your test."

Chen Sheng took the booklet.

Three large characters were written on it.

"Three-Body Stance"

He opened the booklet.

Every page contained an illustrated posture, accompanied by densely packed annotations.

"The Three-Body Stance Skill is the foundation of our Xingyi Quan."

"Only after you practice the stance well and establish a solid foundation can you begin learning Xingyi Quan."

"I'll give you one week. Once you have become initially familiar with the stance, come find me again."

"By then, I'll naturally be able to see what your aptitude is like."

Of course Chen Sheng had heard of Xingyi Quan.

Videos of the Three-Body Stance might be everywhere online,

but he knew the true essence of this booklet lay in those annotations.

Every movement, every minute detail, every key point—

they were all recorded in meticulous detail within this booklet.

At a glance, it was clearly a personal training manual.

Li Chenghu was simply giving him something this valuable?

Chen Sheng raised his head, about to ask.

But Li Chenghu had already left the tea table and returned to the sandbag in front of the room.

"Little Chen."

Li Chenghu looked at Chen Sheng.

"What sort of beings Qi Sense Users are,"

"I can show you now."

As soon as he finished speaking,

Li Chenghu's entire demeanor changed.

Like a sword drawn from its sheath, he radiated piercing sharpness.

He raised his leg.

The next second,

his leg lashed out like a long whip, turning into a blur as it viciously struck the sandbag.

Bang! The iron chain connecting the sandbag snapped instantly.

The heavy sandbag flew backward at once.

Bang! Another dull boom rang out.

The sandbag slammed heavily into the wall.

A crater covered in spiderweb-like cracks instantly appeared in the formerly smooth wall.

Clack! The teacup in Chen Sheng's hand fell straight to the floor.

His mouth hung open as he stared blankly at the crater in the wall, unable to close it for a long while.

In that instant,

Chen Sheng knew with absolute certainty.

This was what he wanted.

He too wanted strength like Li Chenghu's—no, strength far surpassing his.

He wanted to explore the limits of his own body.

He wanted to clash with opponents who were just as powerful.

This was the magnificent, exhilarating life he wanted! Filled with such emotions,

Chen Sheng looked down at the booklet in his hand again, and his eyes immediately blazed with passion.

Seeing his reaction,

Li Chenghu and Brother Qiang exchanged a glance, both wearing knowing smiles.

No man could refuse this.

"Little Chen."

Only when Li Chenghu spoke again did Chen Sheng snap out of his excitement.

"See you in seven days?"

Li Chenghu asked with a smile.

"No."

Yet Chen Sheng shook his head.

Li Chenghu was immediately taken aback.

Could this kid actually not like this sort of thing? Just as he thought Chen Sheng might be an exception,

Chen Sheng suddenly raised his head.

His gaze was filled with determination.

Then,

Chen Sheng grinned.

"See you tomorrow."