Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method

"Human society once endured a massive catastrophe. Living creatures mutated and began attacking and slaughtering humans.

"Everyone must know this history, so I won't say much more about it."

The moment Liu Zhankun opened his mouth, his voice rang with strength.

His deep, powerful voice shook the entire gym, making quite a few people tremble inwardly.

Xu Qing's eyes lit up.

Was this the imposing presence of a Gene Martial Artist?

Liu Zhankun looked at the crowd and began speaking calmly.

"Martial artists were born in that era."

"Martial artists emerged for survival, and to protect the weak."

"Only in the face of death and even extinction can living beings break through their own limits and evolve new life."

"The Genetic Martial Path is that new life."

"Even though Mutated Creatures no longer threaten life on Blue Star, the threat of death is everywhere."

"Wars, riots, bandits, warlords."

"Any of these can easily take an ordinary person's life."

"Only by practicing martial arts can you live better."

"Especially today, when human physical fitness has improved enormously and Combat Suit technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, firearms pose very little threat.

"With firearms having been banned throughout The Alliance for a century, the body and cold weapons have become the most reliable weapons!"

Hearing Liu Zhankun's words, Xu Qing's blood boiled.

He had learned about these things over the past half year, but hearing a Gene Martial Artist explain them in person felt far more real!

Seeing how attentively everyone listened, Liu Zhankun nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, now that we've covered the history, let me talk about the Gene Cultivation Method I practice."

The main reason he had returned to Blue Star this time was to help Zhou Yu train a batch of security personnel.

A lecture like today's was merely something he had decided to do on a whim.

It counted as a small contribution to the people of his hometown.

As for how many people would ultimately master it—

Or even how many would study it—

He did not care.

Liu Zhankun swept his gaze over the crowd and spoke indifferently.

"The reason martial artists are powerful is because of Gene Origin Energy.

"And where does Gene Origin Energy come from? That depends on the Gene Cultivation Method you practice.

"What I practice is one of the three most widely known Gene Cultivation Methods, the Three Elements Cultivation Method, also called the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method."

It was a secret art that drew dark energy from the universe into the human body, stimulated the body's potential, transformed and optimized genes, and thereby broke through the Human Body Limit.

Though it was not particularly precious, it was not something just anyone could learn.

Elsewhere, if you wanted to learn this cultivation method—

Without three hundred thousand Alliance Coins, don't even think about getting started."

Hearing this, everyone cried out in surprise.

Three hundred thousand Alliance Coins!

Damn.

Xu Qing secretly did the math.

At four thousand a month, he would need to save without eating or drinking for six and a half years.

And this was only the basic entry requirement for becoming a martial artist!

Still, if three hundred thousand could get him onto the Genetic Martial Path, it would be worth it.

But just as everyone's eyes began shining—

Liu Zhankun poured cold water over them. "However, I will not teach you the Gene Cultivation Method. At least, not yet."

"I'll first teach you a body-tempering Fist Technique. Only after you master it and persist for twenty days will I teach the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method to those who remain."

At this point, he sneered. "I can tell you in advance: this body-tempering Fist Technique is difficult, and practicing it is extremely painful. So I have no expectations that anyone will last twenty days."

He paused. "Alright. I'll demonstrate it three times first."

"After that, I'll gradually break down and explain the movements over the next three days."

"If you have any questions during this process, ask them directly. I'll answer them at any time."

"Zhou Yu and I are close, so there's no need for everyone to feel restrained."

Having said that, he stopped wasting words.

He immediately began demonstrating an extremely bizarre Fist Technique.

As Liu Zhankun performed one strange movement after another, everyone present widened their eyes.

This Fist Technique did not look much like a "fist technique."

Instead, it resembled a combination of acrobatic movements.

Every movement Liu Zhankun made appeared exceptionally strange. Some even felt a little inhuman to Xu Qing.

But Liu Zhankun's expression was serious.

He was genuinely focused on teaching.

Naturally, Xu Qing would not miss this opportunity. He, too, followed along with complete concentration.

After three repetitions—

Xu Qing had memorized all ten movements.

But he had only grasped their form, not their essence.

Even so, Xu Qing felt soreness throughout his body.

Even the first movement—

Made it feel as though some switch for pain had been flipped open inside his body.

After the three demonstrations, Liu Zhankun began explaining the movements.

For a while, screams rang out without end.

When the first day of lessons ended, Xu Qing did not even know how he had returned to the dormitory.

He only remembered collapsing into bed the moment he got back.

Even when he went to work the next day, his entire body still ached.

At the same time, however, he could feel that his muscles and bones seemed slightly more loosened and flexible.

But what delighted Xu Qing most was this—

The Attribute Panel, which seemed as though it would never change, had changed!

Below the lifespan section of the Attribute Panel, two new lines had appeared—

Learned Fist Technique: Bone Opening Ten Forms (Beginner) (+)

A plus sign!

Seeing the flashing plus sign on the panel—

Xu Qing's entire body jolted!

Damn! It was finally here!

Seeing that plus sign, every muscle in his body seemed to thrill with excitement.

This meant the Attribute Points were useful!

And the Attribute Points on the panel really could be assigned, though only to things such as cultivation methods.

They could not directly increase his lifespan.

And this was only the prerequisite Fist Technique for practicing the Gene Cultivation Method.

Once he formally learned the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method—

Couldn't he directly raise it to Beginner using the same point-allocation method?

"In that case, this one Free Attribute Point is extremely precious. I can't use it carelessly."

Xu Qing's eyes brightened, and he made his decision.

"I should save the Attribute Point for improving the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method. As for the Bone Opening Ten Forms, I'll train it through my own effort!"

Thus—

Over the following days, Xu Qing worked during the day, then rushed straight to the gym after work to practice the Bone Opening Ten Forms under Liu Zhankun's guidance.

At first, quite a few people tried to persist with the training.

However, practicing the Bone Opening Ten Forms was truly unbearably painful.

Even Xu Qing, young and healthy as he was, could barely endure it during the first few days.

His work efficiency every morning dropped drastically because of it, and his team leader Li Yuan scolded him several times.

By the third day—

Fewer than ten people remained in the gym.

And among those ten, Liu Zhankun naturally paid the most attention to Xu Qing, who was the youngest yet the most diligent.

He still remembered that on the first day, Xu Qing had been the first to arrive.

So whenever he gave pointers, Liu Zhankun would explain a few extra things to Xu Qing.

Twenty days passed in a flash.

Immersed in work and training, Xu Qing underwent some changes.

It was as though his muscles and bones had been stretched apart.

Over those twenty days, he had actually grown two or three centimeters taller.

Even his body had gradually developed faint muscle definition.

More happily, on the ninth day of practicing the Bone Opening Ten Forms, Xu Qing had completely mastered this body-tempering art and adapted to the feeling of soreness throughout his body.

The information on the panel had also changed from "Beginner" to "Perfection."

Moreover, Xu Qing had gained 1 Free Attribute Point—the second Free Attribute Point he had gained in the half year since transmigrating!!

However, only Xu Qing and another young man, Zhao Xinfeng, who was three years older than him, still came to train in the entire company.

Liu Zhankun was somewhat surprised by this result.

He had thought that not a single person would persist.

So, on the twentieth day—

He called Xu Qing and Zhao Xinfeng over.

"You two are quite good. You persisted for so long, and your movements are standard. Very good." Liu Zhankun looked at them with a smile.

"Then naturally, I will keep my promise and teach you the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method."

The moment he said this, Xu Qing and Zhao Xinfeng both sat up straight and looked at Liu Zhankun excitedly.

"First, I will tell you exactly what my teacher told me when I was studying."

With a nostalgic expression, Liu Zhankun looked out the window.

"The Gene Cultivation Method—

"Is a secret art that allows people to continuously optimize their genes—

"And ultimately draw all kinds of energy from the universe into the body's cells—

"To strengthen human bones, cells, blood, and even organs, skin, and other parts of the body."

He looked at the two of them. "The reason I had you practice the Bone Opening Ten Forms is because ordinary people cannot cultivate Gene Origin Energy without undergoing tempering."

"The Bone Opening Ten Forms is a method for speeding up genetic optimization. It is the essence of body tempering summarized by countless predecessors."

Xu Qing and Zhao Xinfeng exchanged a glance, both feeling fortunate.

Fortunate that they had met Liu Zhankun.

Liu Zhankun continued, "I won't deceive you. To be honest, the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method is only a foundation.

"It is impossible to become a Gene Martial Artist through it alone.

"Because this basic cultivation method guides Cosmic Energy far too slowly.

"What truly speeds up the cultivation of Gene Origin Energy are those more precious Gene Guidance Techniques.

"But I cannot teach them to you."

However, he smiled. "But I can tell you this: if you have the opportunity in the future, you must obtain a Gene Guidance Technique.

"It can greatly increase the speed at which you cultivate Gene Origin Energy.

"It may improve your cultivation speed by five times, ten times, or even more compared to the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method."

"So that's how it is." Xu Qing looked enlightened.

If Liu Zhankun could even teach them something like that—

Xu Qing would instead begin to wonder whether Liu Zhankun had some ulterior motive toward them.

There was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

Much less a feast.

"Alright, enough idle talk. I'll now teach you how to practice the Three Elements Gene Cultivation Method.

"Once you have completely mastered it, you may leave.

"After that, whether you can cultivate it successfully will depend on your aptitude."

Liu Zhankun spoke with a sigh. "As far as I know, talented people can generally sense Cosmic Energy successfully within one to three days.

"Those with poorer aptitude may need one or two months.

"Some people cannot sense it even in their entire lives."

"Teacher Liu, how long did it take you to cultivate it successfully?"

Xu Qing could not help asking.

Liu Zhankun smiled faintly and did not mind. "It took me five days to succeed. My aptitude was considered fairly good."

Xu Qing nodded, gaining a rough idea.

"Alright, follow me—"

Liu Zhankun waved his hand, drawing the attention of both men.

He immediately sat down cross-legged, gently placing his left hand on his lower abdomen and his right hand over his chest.

"Left hand on the Dantian."

"Right hand on the Heart Field."

"Close your eyes and focus your mind on the space between your brows—the so-called Spirit Field."

"These are the three sources of a person."

"Carefully sense your three sources, then sink your mind into them and let it spread completely."

"Gradually, you will sense that ever-present, icy Cosmic Energy between heaven and earth."

"Match your breathing to mine. Exhale—inhale—exhale—inhale."