Medicine Elder Improves Baji Fist, Timeline

"Little Phoenix, you need to exercise more and grow up quickly. Once you do, Big Sister will play with you properly."

Gu Yuena said.

"I understand, Sister Nana," Phoenix King replied.

"Phoenix King, you should focus on practicing Baji Fist now to build a strong foundation. Once you've done that, I will personally teach you some techniques."

Medicine Elder said.

The Baji Fist that Medicine Elder spoke of was a set of martial arts Phoenix King had practiced in his previous life. It was indeed highly suitable for physical conditioning, at least for Phoenix King, and perfect for those who were still young and had not yet fully embarked on the path of cultivation.

When Medicine Elder first saw Phoenix King practicing this set of moves, he was curious about how the boy had come up with such a routine. In the world of medicine, this was merely considered a basic exercise for practitioners before they began their formal training.

However, it was a complete set of exercises, and it required someone to conceive it. How could a three-year-old child like Phoenix King have thought of it?

Phoenix King had practiced in secret at first. When he was discovered, he simply claimed he didn't know; the routine had just been in his mind.

Medicine Elder didn't press the matter further.

He then asked Phoenix King to demonstrate the Baji Fist in its entirety.

After Phoenix King agreed and performed the routine, Medicine Elder observed the process and realized that the original Baji Fist was better suited for those whose bodies had already matured. It wasn't ideal for a growing child like Phoenix King, so he modified it.

This resulted in a version perfectly tailored for Phoenix King to condition his body.

"I understand. But speaking of which, Teacher, what techniques do you plan to teach me? Is it that Burning Mantra?"

Phoenix King had actually been coveting the Burning Mantra that Xiao Yan practiced. Back when he watched Battle Through the Heavens in his previous life, he had always hoped to practice such a technique. It was incredibly powerful, capable of fusing various Heavenly Flames. Imagine how formidable it would be to unleash a Buddha Fury Fire Lotus!

"While I would love for you to practice that, the problem is something you haven't considered: this is not the Dou Qi Continent. I have often explained Heavenly Flames to you; that technique requires various flames, preferably Heavenly Flames.

The issue is, such things do not seem to exist on the Douluo Continent."

Medicine Elder had explained the power of the technique to Phoenix King, but the prerequisite was the possession of Heavenly Flames, which the Douluo Continent seemed to lack.

"Little Phoenix, although Big Sister doesn't want to discourage you, the truth is that the Douluo Continent... really doesn't have these things. If it did, I would have sent people to collect them long ago to use against the God Realm."

"..." After hearing Gu Yuena say this, Phoenix King suddenly realized she was right. The Douluo Continent didn't have such things. Perhaps there were beast flames, given the many fire-attribute magical beasts here, and collecting flames from Soul Beasts might be possible, but Heavenly Flames were simply non-existent!

In other words, this technique had no way to showcase its brilliance on the Douluo Continent.

A miscalculation, a grave miscalculation! In his previous life, he had been so mesmerized by Xiao Yan's rise to power that he had forgotten he wasn't on the Dou Qi Continent.

"However, rest assured, there are many other techniques. I don't only possess that one; there are plenty of other techniques and combat skills for you to cultivate."

Medicine Elder then produced two other techniques.

Three-Flower Fire Gathering Technique (Yellow Tier): Requires no external resources but is extremely slow to cultivate. It builds a solid foundation, and upon reaching perfection, one's Dou Qi, physical body, and soul far exceed those of the same rank. (This was what Medicine Elder primarily practiced in his early years.) It is one of the three great techniques of the Yao Clan.

Fire Building Technique: The exclusive foundation-building technique of the Yao Clan.

This technique is characterized by a bias toward fire and wood attributes. During cultivation, it allows the disciple to surpass ordinary practitioners in all aspects, significantly enhancing sensitivity to alchemy and tempering soul perception. It is the foundation that allows the Yao Clan to produce so many alchemists.

Regarding resource consumption, each advancement requires a massive amount of rare treasures for nourishment. Trading resources for quality results in comprehensive qualitative changes in Dou Qi control, fire-wood affinity, and soul perception.

As for supporting combat skills, it includes the basic defensive skill: Fire Building City (condensing Dou Qi into a defensive wall).

"In truth, there is another technique in my Yao Clan, but it also requires vast resources. The Fire Building Technique. I had some resources to practice it when I was young, but later, due to certain events, I could only choose to practice the Three-Flower Fire Gathering Technique. However, here in the Lake of Life, there are plenty of resources to cultivate both," Medicine Elder said.

"It's alright, Teacher. Having anything to practice is good enough. Besides, I will definitely become a formidable alchemist just like you."

"As long as you are willing to put in the effort."

"Di Tian, what is the date on the Douluo calendar now?"

Phoenix King began to inquire. He had been hoping to pin down the timeline. If Tang San had already begun his cultivation, he needed to work hard and not fall behind. After all, since he had come to the Douluo Continent, how could he not crusade against Tang San?

"It is the year 2624 of the Douluo calendar."

Tang San was born in 2631. I am currently about ten years ahead of his birth!

"Why are you so concerned about the time? Is there an opponent who cultivates faster than you? There are no such opponents, are there?"

Medicine Elder had never understood why Phoenix King was so preoccupied with time.

"I just hope to work hard and become stronger quickly."

Phoenix King brushed it off with a vague excuse, but he knew the stakes. Since he was so far ahead of Tang San, he had to intensify his efforts. He needed to become strong enough to defeat Tang San before he could ascend to godhood.

At the very least, he had to cripple Tang San before launching a crusade against the God Realm.

Phoenix King understood that they were now essentially allied with the Soul Beasts, making Tang San—who had joined the God Realm to suppress them—their enemy. Therefore, he had to prevent Tang San from becoming a god or destroy his talent. Even if Tang San were destined to inherit the Asura God position, he would ensure he became the weakest Asura God in history.

Furthermore, he didn't need to fear Tang Hao. None of the fierce beasts in the Star Dou Forest feared him.

And the current Tang Hao was likely only around the level of a Spirit Douluo; he hadn't reached the Title Douluo rank yet. Even if he did, according to the plot, Tang Hao would likely suffer the same grievous injuries as in the original story, rendering him unable to fight at full strength. Even if he used the Ring Detonation technique, a severely wounded Tang Hao could be worn down and killed by the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest.

There were too many ways to deal with the Clear Sky Hammer.

After all, the hammer was so heavy that constant peripheral attacks would be enough to exhaust Tang Hao to death.