Body Like a Goose Feather, Life Like Wild Grass

The Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body?

This was Qin Shi's first time hearing the term.

He thought about it carefully. Old Liang had started by twisting his muscles and stretching his back, then taught him the steps for practicing Eight Sections and Nine Joints, Grasping Qi Sensation, and so on.

Huh, it all seemed to line up!

"What are the Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body, Teacher Liang? The textbooks at New No. 1 Middle School about the 'Martial Artist' profession never mentioned it."

Qin Shi feigned curiosity at the opportune moment.

He was like a top-tier sports prospect scouted by a former city team coach.

Naturally, he had some leverage and qualifications to negotiate!

"Qin Shi, can you tell me how long Dongxia has existed?"

Old Liang suddenly posed a common knowledge question that anyone who wasn't completely ignorant of basic education could answer.

"Since Dongxia was established and unified the ancestral star, it has been nine hundred millennia. During this time, it has undergone several great upheavals and transformations, turning the ancient feudal system into the past and sweeping the rent-seeking aristocratic class into the garbage heap.

It has seen the execution of foolish and incompetent emperors, and the elimination of ambitious rebels. If we set aside the vast ancient history that couldn't fit into a library, and only discuss the current 'Dongxia Republic'.

Then, it is very young, only nine millennia old, still an 'unfledged child'."

Qin Shi's reply was perfect, a standard answer for a history quiz.

Old Liang nodded:

"I didn't study much and don't understand these things. The reason I asked you is that the specific origin of the Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body involves some mysteries from past history.

Dongxia's first Martial God was named 'Yan Haishan'. He is recognized as the founder of Old Martial Arts and the bedrock of the Martial Artist path.

But few people know that he was also the first human to fully open the Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body and step into the legendary realm."

Hiss!

Qin Shi couldn't help but gasp.

He had such a significant background?

He was connected to the first Martial God?

He promptly showed his shock and awe, providing ample emotional value to encourage Old Liang to continue.

"And Yan Haishan himself said more than once that he merely discovered the 'Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body', not created it. As for the specific details, they were never publicly disclosed.

Later, the Old Martial Arts era flourished vigorously, reaching its peak, and a saying gradually emerged. The ancient people of Dongxia were born with strong bones and muscles, and long lifespans, almost like deities.

But under the erosion of time and the change of eras, the originally noble and revered True Dragon Bloodline became diluted, extraordinary talents faded and disappeared, gradually becoming weak."

Old Liang recounted this seemingly fabricated tale of mystery with great seriousness, a hint of longing in his eyes.

"Let's not discuss the truthfulness of this saying. Anyway, many Old Martial Arts experts with astonishing talent firmly believed that the Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body were shackles binding the mortal body.

As long as these limitations were broken through secret methods, they could refine the original bloodline of the ancient Dongxia people and transform into the Saint Buddhas of mythology!"

So, the Old Martial Arts faction was obsessed with returning to the ancestral ways?

They thought the older something was, the more powerful it was? Wouldn't everyone then go digging up ancient ruins.

No wonder they were replaced by New Martial Arts.

Qin Shi suddenly understood.

The education committee couldn't possibly organize students every day to carry shovels and hoes, searching for tombs and dungeons all over the world.

The image alone was strange!

Judging by this, Old Martial Arts was destined to be buried in the corners of history.

And the rise of New Martial Arts, its promotion, and its popularization among the masses was an unstoppable trend.

"You are an excellent student educated in New Martial Arts, I understand what you're thinking. But everything that exists has its reason. Old Martial Arts has indeed become outdated, but it once shone brightly, and even produced several Half-step Martial God level beings.

Furthermore, New Martial Arts is not without its flaws. Currently, the rampant use of enhancers and supplements, lack of regulation, and large pharmaceutical companies profiting from it are undeniable facts."

Old Liang sighed:

"I'm not forcing you to become a follower of Old Martial Arts, I just hope you'll try to walk this path. Students from Old Factory Street can't afford those expensive training gyms or potent Energy Liquid. Old Martial Arts is the only viable option."

Qin Shi didn't make a rash decision. After thinking for a long time, he slowly asked:

"Teacher Liang, what is required to break through the limits in Old Martial Arts?"

"Honing oneself, accumulating foundation, intense combat, and a bit of luck."

Old Liang held up four fingers.

"You have the talent to hone yourself; your physique is good and sturdy. You also possess outstanding talent in Fighting Style, which is particularly rare.

As for foundation and luck, I will find a way to solve the former. With two out of four, you are already considered a genius!"

Qin Shi grinned and casually asked:

"And if all four are present, what would that be called?"

Old Liang uttered two words, decisive and firm:

"Heavenly Prodigy!"

I wonder if unlocking an achievement with the Monument could earn me the title of "Heavenly Prodigy," and truly impress Old Liang?

Qin Shi's eyes lit up, filled with longing.

"I advise you to stop dreaming. Things like inherent talent are determined from birth. Among the First Generation Ten Prodigies, Stone Buddha He Lanzhan was known for his highest talent, while the Great Demon King Qi Wuxiang had the highest achievements.

Why didn't He Lanzhan surpass Qi Wuxiang? The reason is simple: the former grew up in the most remote, garbage-ridden district of Yazhou. Before the age of twelve, he had to worry about having enough to eat.

The latter, however, is the legitimate grandson of the Qi family in Haizhou and has never gone hungry in his life.

For his tenth birthday, his gift was a rare Twin Life Treasure Tree, an exotic item from beyond the domain, capable of nurturing vitality and extending life essence."

Old Liang seemed to deeply admire Stone Buddha He Lanzhan, viewing him as an idol. After every praise, he would always put down Qi Wuxiang:

"If their circumstances were reversed, it's uncertain if Qi Wuxiang, with his four championships, would still be King Qi.

But without a doubt, Dongxia would have produced a Martial God who could suppress an entire era, He Lanzhan!

Unless the 'Qin' in your name is the same 'Qin' as that Marshal Qin of Dongxia.

Otherwise, it's more practical to do good deeds daily and accumulate some virtue and luck for yourself."

The Dongxia Republic had a total of only nine marshals. That Marshal Qin ranked second or third, standing like a jade pillar supporting the sky, a golden beam spanning the sea, holding up half the Milky Way.

Looking back hundreds of generations, I might not even be distantly related.

Qin Shi curled his lip, unfazed by Old Liang's dampening words:

"Let's get back to the main topic, Teacher Liang. You mentioned before that Old Martial Arts harm the body, shorten life, and easily lead to chronic illnesses and lingering health problems.

If I follow you on this path of breaking through the limits of the physical body, will I die young, not even reaching twenty-eight? I'm the only male heir in the Old Qin family; I need to continue the lineage."

Old Liang chuckled:

"Many of the First Generation Ten Prodigies who walked the path of Old Martial Arts are still alive today, but most of them prefer to remain out of the public eye.

In fact, many top Martial Artists have switched to practicing New Martial Arts to achieve further progress. Old and New are not mutually exclusive; rather, they coexist.

As for the harm to the body and shortened lifespan I mentioned earlier... have you ever considered why the shackles of the physical body are called 'Great Limits'?"

Qin Shi savored the deeper meaning in Old Liang's words and asked tentatively:

"Can breaking through limits extend lifespan?"

Old Liang nodded gently:

"The First Generation Martial God Yan Haishan has already proven it. Breaking the Great Limits and passing through the Body Gate can significantly increase vitality, making one appear younger and revitalizing like a withered tree in spring.

As long as you can break through the shackles, all the potential consumed by the physical body will be replenished at that moment."

It felt like betting one's life, going all-in with maximum intensity!

So, the Old Martial Arts faction members are all life-burning powerhouses?

They spend money to develop vitality, while these guys simply risk their lives?

No wonder the Dongxia Education Committee and the Martial Arts Association wanted to reform!

Qin Shi's face twitched, but he no longer hesitated:

"Please teach me, Master Liang!"

Old Martial Arts places more emphasis on master-disciple inheritance, sometimes holding more weight than father-son relationships.

Once you respond to "Master" and call someone "disciple," you become inextricably linked, passing down the legacy.

After Qin Shi finally agreed, Old Liang hesitated:

"Aren't you afraid you won't be able to break through the Great Limits, wasting time and life, and becoming disheartened from then on?"

Qin Shi shook his head. He stood on the viewing platform, looking down at the layers of solid concrete steps. The morning wind blew across the empty sports field, pressing down the withered yellow grass.

"Teacher Liang, I heard you're from the Leiyun Electronics Factory area and attended Children's No. 5 Middle School? Then you should understand a common saying from Old Factory Street.

The path is never chosen by us. Just like Brother Yuan and Brother Cheng, were they not afraid of joining gangs, of being suddenly stabbed to death one day, or taking the blame for their boss and going to jail?

On the land beneath our feet, life is never valuable; opportunities are what's valuable! Opportunities must be fought for; life must also be changed with our own hands!"