Talent

Zhou Bingzhong's calm voice echoed through the courtyard.

"The Five Elements Fist Technique integrates the Five Elements Way: Gold, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth, comprising five forms. It begins with the Gold Style and culminates in the Earth Style. In the initial stages of learning, there are both advantages and disadvantages."

"Firstly, the disadvantages. This Gold Style is overly fierce and requires a compatible Breathing Method and Dietary Supplement for cultivation. Otherwise, it's easy to injure oneself."

"The advantages are that our Five Elements Fist Technique, compared to other martial arts, stimulates the body more easily, generating Qi Blood. Its power is also more considerable, often granting an advantage in combat among those of the same realm."

"Next, I will demonstrate the Gold Style Splitting Fist for you. Watch closely."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Bingzhong shifted his feet slightly, his body sinking as he assumed a stance. Chen Feng's eyes lit up, and he intently focused on every movement, afraid to miss anything.

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Zhou Bingzhong's fists moved swiftly, his waist and legs cooperating. His punches were rooted, his force followed a method, his movements were sharp and cold, fierce and unyielding, with broad, sweeping motions. Despite his imposing aura being contained, it still made observers tremble.

[Observing an Enlightened Martial Artist demonstrate martial arts... Experience +1000]

Chen Feng frantically absorbed the knowledge, observing every minute detail and constantly comprehending.

[Experience: 15075]

[Five Elements Fist (Fragmentary)]: Initial Glimpse (0/500)

Chen Feng's thought stirred. It's only five hundred, fill it up for me!

The panel's stats rapidly increased. However, perhaps because Zhou Bingzhong only demonstrated a portion, after reaching "Initial Glimpse (500/500)," it did not advance to Minor Success.

After adding experience, Chen Feng felt as if he had trained for many years, his muscles and bones like steel. Simultaneously, the wisp of Qi Blood within him surged, growing to the thickness of a finger.

This was the martial art level elevating his own realm.

He speculated that under normal circumstances, to fully learn this Gold Style Splitting Fist, one would likely need to become a Martial Artist.

The system forcibly removed the threshold, allowing Chen Feng to master this fist technique before becoming a Martial Artist. However, mastering it was one thing; being able to execute it was another.

Zhou Bingzhong finished his demonstration and slowly stopped, looking at Chen Feng.

"Do you have any questions? Every new trainee has one opportunity to ask questions after I demonstrate a martial art. Feel free to ask."

Chen Feng took a deep breath and spoke.

"This disciple has no questions."

The Staff-Wielding Youth beside him frowned. If a person lacks talent, they can still succeed through ten or a hundred times the effort. But if they don't even have the right attitude... Hmph, rotten wood cannot be carved.

Zhao Shanyue also looked anxiously at Chen Feng, wondering why someone usually humble and sensible was now acting so arrogant.

At this moment, Zhou Bingzhong's expression remained unchanged, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

"Show me by doing it once."

"Yes."

Chen Feng accepted the order and imitated the Hall Master's movements, practicing the forms meticulously. He wanted to establish the persona of a genius with astonishing comprehension.

Only then could he overshadow his insufficient foundation and attract the Hall Master's attention, thereby gaining more resources and a chance for rapid growth, rather than blending in with the crowd.

After all, Lin Yan was also training in the hall. If Lin Yan found an opportunity to suppress Chen Feng completely or even expel him from the martial arts school, it would be unknown how long it would take to save money and train again, with countless variables in between.

These were chaotic times, and who knew what would happen. He didn't want to delay any longer.

He had hidden his abilities before, fearing envy and jealousy, the saying "the wood that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind." But now, with the Hall Master right in front of him, if he could gain the support of this vast sky great tree...

Then he could ride the wind and soar for thousands of miles!

"Hmph!"

Chen Feng grunted and threw punches one after another.

The Qi Blood within him was like a small boat on a vast sea, adrift and helpless. At his current level, even though he had fully grasped the Gold Style Splitting Fist, it was still a bit of a strain to execute it.

But he held on tightly, suppressing the surging Qi Blood and persisting.

The Breathing Method operated autonomously, a warm current washing over his muscles, assisting him in his punching.

When the Fist Force was too fierce, Chen Feng would cleverly use the Simplified 24-Form Tai Chi Fist to neutralize it.

The trainees couldn't see clearly and pointed, thinking Chen Feng was just showing off.

But those who knew their stuff, Zhou Bingzhong and Zhao Shanyue, were increasingly surprised, their joy uncontainable.

Stumbling and panting, Chen Feng finally finished.

He collapsed onto the ground, utterly exhausted, his muscles sore and weak. His chest heaved like a worn-out bellows, and he gasped for air, "Hoo-hoo."

His Qi Blood was in disarray, his face pale, and the Tuna Gong had stopped circulating on its own.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his hands trembled uncontrollably.

This was the first time he had been so disheveled since learning the Breathing Method.

If not for the foundation of Tai Chi Fist, forcing himself to complete this set would have likely damaged his own foundation, with unimaginable consequences.

[You have realized the consequences of executing martial arts beyond your level... Experience +100]

[You have gained some special insights into the Simplified 24-Form Tai Chi Fist...]

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zhou Bingzhong uttered three "good"s in succession, not hiding his joy at all.

"You truly surprise me. Not only is your temperament excellent, but your comprehension is also astonishing. You've grasped some of the essence just by watching me demonstrate the fist technique once!"

"Chen Feng, I will temporarily accept you as a registered disciple. Are you willing?"

"This disciple is willing!"

Chen Feng said respectfully.

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

"He, with Zhong Xia Gen Gu, actually became a registered disciple!"

"This comprehension is too much like a prodigy. Shouldn't he just remember the 'form' and then wait to ask the senior brothers to ponder it slowly, bit by bit? How did he learn it after just one look!"

"That's not right. I saw him stumble through the set. That counts?"

"What do you know? He already knows it, he just lacks the realm to execute it properly. It's completely different from your random flailing."

"You didn't learn it either, how do you know?"

"Nonsense. If that weren't the case, would the Hall Master accept him as a disciple!"

[Became the center of attention... Experience +123]

Chen Feng's ears twitched slightly. The hushed whispers of the bystanders drifted into his ears, every word clearly heard.

"..."

He felt like he might have shown off a bit too much.

Who would have thought that Zhou Bingzhong's requirement for normal people was merely to understand the general aura and recognize that Gold Style Splitting Fist was of the fierce type.

It was purely a formality, acknowledging that the new trainee was qualified to learn this martial art. The purpose of demonstrating the fist technique was more for the older trainees to observe.

The real learning for new trainees came later, with dedicated Jiao Xi responsible for guiding the disciples.

As a result, Chen Feng overexerted himself and became a peerless genius who learned it after one look.

"Forget it, consider it desensitization training. With the system, I won't be able to keep a low profile in the future anyway," Chen Feng comforted himself in his heart.

"Chen Feng!"

"This disciple is here!"

"Watching your movements, have you learned any fist techniques before?"

"I've practiced a Health Cultivation Fist Technique before." Chen Feng's eyes were clear as he answered truthfully.

Zhou Bingzhong cast a questioning glance at Zhao Shanyue again.

"Reporting to Master, I treated them all as regular disciples and never taught Chen Feng the Basic Fist Technique."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped.

[Became the focus again... Experience +66]

Chen Feng: "..."