Xiao Cha has mentioned many times that a breakthrough in Martial Arts requires a burst of "Fighting Spirit"!
It means—a surge of emotion, a boiling of passion, and a burst of energy!
Having personally slaughtered a People of Izumo and tasted their flesh and fear, Lu Li's "Fighting Spirit" was aroused!
Blood and qi surged, Internal Breath churned, wave after wave like ocean currents, about to penetrate to the very bone!
The so-called "marrow cleansing" is precisely about penetrating Internal Breath into the bones to nourish the bones and marrow.
Having consumed the spirit dates, my physique has already reached the required standard, and this surge of Fighting Spirit has come at just the right time!
Lu Li strolled back, and the crowd began to stir as many people inquired about his origins.
In the private rooms of the surrounding high-rise buildings, powerful figures and dignitaries also turned their attention to this place.
Their main purpose was to observe the [blood transfusion] martial artists fighting, and they originally had little interest in the Organ Refining competition.
But who would have thought the very first match would be so explosive, people were blown to bits!
"Using the 'hidden force' technique, the power is injected into the target's body and detonated... It's extremely insidious."
The one who spoke was none other than the Governor's daughter, "Jiang Haiyan".
Sitting next to her was a woman in a blue cheongsam, who was her teacher, Qiu Yan.
This woman, exuding an intellectual air, held a cigarette between her fingers and looked at Lu Li with great interest, saying:
"Spirit Refinement Thoughtless Meditation... Interesting, Xia Weijun actually had such a person hidden away."
Jiang Haiyan glanced coldly at Lu Li, and said with some displeasure:
"He's just a cripple. Xia Weijun can only fool a few scoundrels. I'd like to see how this bitch handles the next two rounds!"
"A broken leg, incomplete meridians... what a pity."
Qiu Yan gently shook her head, parted her red lips slightly, and exhaled a wisp of smoke, her spirits dampened.
Just then, a few scattered cheers rose from the crowd.
Xiao Cha, Wan Qing, and Tong Shao were all cheering loudly;
There were also some unfamiliar ordinary people, police officers...
Lu Li also saw Chen Zhizhong leading two children, waving to them from afar.
Back at the National Martial Arts Association, Xia Weijun greeted them, her face beaming with excitement:
"Well done..."
She was about to offer some praise when she noticed bulging veins on Lu Li's skin, as if he were suppressing something.
Xia Weijun, having been through similar experiences, quickly realized what was going on after a moment's hesitation:
"You've found your opportunity; it's time for a breakthrough!"
Lu Li nodded. "That's right, it was a bit unexpected."
"Then you should go back quickly..."
As they were talking, they suddenly heard a rapid heartbeat coming from Lu Li's body, like the roar of an engine!
"Sigh, you..."
The young man actually broke through to a higher level right there and then! Right in the noisy arena!
Xia Weijun had a lot to say but dared not interrupt, so she swallowed it all and helped take care of the patient first.
At this moment, Lu Li's heart burst forth with surging power, channeling his Internal Breath energy into his meridians.
There are a total of 12 meridians, which are regularly and symmetrically distributed throughout the human body. They are natural energy channels bestowed upon humankind by nature.
Through this miraculous organ, Internal Breath spreads throughout the body in the blink of an eye.
But this is just the beginning; we need to keep pushing forward and make it penetrate to the very core.
For an ordinary martial artist, it would take several hours to complete this step.
However, when Lu Li in the [Thoughtless Meditation] state, he could already control his subconscious and manipulate his body at will.
This is the time for human intervention, to gather resources and accomplish great things.
[All of you, heed my command!]
Lu Li immediately took control of his body, suspending unnecessary life activities and concentrating all his physical energy on—surging his Internal Breath!
Due to insufficient blood supply to his muscles and bones, Lu Li's body felt somewhat weak.
However, the internal organs are working overtime like a sprinter, squeezing out a continuous Internal Breath of internal energy, which is pumped into the meridians by the heart.
At this point, a breakthrough is a foregone conclusion.
But it wasn't over yet; Lu Li also had Internal Vision.
For ordinary people, breaking through to a higher realm is like "a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse," but he had a clear understanding of his internal condition.
And so, what should have been a thrilling and exciting breakthrough became utterly dull...
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At this moment, just one minute had passed outside, and more and more people were looking in this direction.
The contestants for the next match were nowhere to be seen, and Lu Li stood there blankly, looking rather strange.
Xia Weijun looked slightly agitated, feeling that the boy shouldn't have been so reckless...
At this moment, the foreign referee, "Samuel," walked over and asked:
"Madam, are you forfeiting in the next round?"
The competitors had already started running. Xia Weijun sighed and was about to confirm...
"Wait a moment."
Lu Li straightened up and exhaled a long column of white steam.
The strange phenomenon lasted for a full half minute, and many knowledgeable commoners, as well as powerful individuals with firsthand experience, showed expressions of astonishment!
Xia Weijun exclaimed in surprise, "You... you've broken through the Marrow Cleansing stage!?"
Lu Li nodded and said, "Okay, I'll play in the next match."
Xia Weijun's almond-shaped eyes widened in surprise; this was too fast...
Samuel was equally surprised!
He had just tested Lu Li's physical strength a few minutes ago, and he had broken through in such a short time?
The foreign referee waved his hand again, unleashing a Qi Energy composed of Internal Breath and mental focus...
"The scorching Life Energy confirms he's a mid-level knight. But his physical strength is a bit low; he's definitely just broken through. The cultivation system of the Far East True God!"
Samuel marveled and became very interested:
"The amazing Easterner, will you be the next fighter?"
Xia Weijun quickly said, "This one match won't make a difference. You should focus on strengthening your foundation now."
Lu Li calmly replied, "My opponent is a Marrow Cleansing cultivator; I'm over 60% confident. I quite enjoy People of Izumo; let me give it a try."
Samuel interjected, "I can help buy you an hour to adjust."
The foreigner from Sicily looked on with anticipation; he really wanted to see the show.
Bearing the weight of national and personal vendettas, Xia Weijun's expression turned solemn, and she decisively said:
"Then be careful! We've already won one game, there's no need to push too hard in this one!"
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With the matter settled, Samuel went to negotiate with the Izumo team.
He went on and on, seemingly determined to drag it out for a full hour.
Using his Internal Vision, Lu Li quietly Internal Breath to nourish his bone marrow.
All cells in the human body crave Internal Breath energy, and bone marrow is no exception.
What was previously impossible to obtain has now, thanks to human intervention, finally become a much-needed rain after a long drought.
Bone marrow is the body's hematopoietic tissue, and it also plays a role in strengthening and repairing bones and nourishing the brain.
Such an important organ naturally benefits greatly from being nourished with Internal Breath.
Lu Li felt the blood in his body getting hotter and hotter, making his whole body feel warm.
This is the initial change in the Marrow Cleansing realm, which will produce higher quality and more efficient blood, making the body stronger and generating more Life Energy.
Internal Breath, being essentially a form of Life Energy, will naturally grow stronger, tripling in size.
Of course, changes to the body cannot be achieved overnight.
Lu Li is now at most an enhanced version of the Organ Refining; his Internal Breath is only twice as strong as before.
However, it has already met the minimum requirements for executing <Military Way Killing Fist: Heavy Artillery Bombardment>!
Lu Li used his Internal Vision to carefully sense the changes in his body, his expression remaining calm throughout.
Xia Weijun stared at him, feeling increasingly unable to understand this man.
Meanwhile, Izumo had already made its decision.
"Major Saori, I hope you won't disappoint me."
"Lord Ito, please rest assured."
Saori's beautiful face was filled with murderous intent.
"I already know my opponent's strengths and weaknesses; I will not fail!"