First Set of Calisthenics

The Basic Exercise Moves have already shown remarkable results, but I never expected to get stuck on cultural knowledge.

While researching the integration of martial arts and traditional culture, Lu Yunhe realized that he had somewhat overestimated the breadth of his own knowledge.

Memorizing this knowledge was easy for him, but applying it flexibly and understanding its meaning was far more difficult.

Looks like I'll have to find some professionals to help!

Lu Yunhe pondered for a moment. Doing it alone was indeed unrealistic; he needed some assistants.

Several days later, a Black-Clad Man brought a White-Robed "Bald" Man to Lu Yunhe.

"Brother Hong, is this the man who defeated you in a single move? He doesn't really look like it!"

The White-Robed Bald Man curiously sized up the extremely young Lu Yunhe before him.

"You can just call me Thor. As for my previous name, I've already cast it aside."

The White-Robed Bald Man was naturally Thor. After Hong learned of Lu Yunhe's plan, he had invited Thor, whom he knew, to come along.

"My name is Lu Yunhe, and this is my younger brother, Lu Mingyuan. Hong and I merely exchanged a single move once. It was nothing worth mentioning."

Lu Yunhe spoke modestly. Lu Mingyuan beside him also greeted them, then quietly stood behind his elder brother.

Before this, Lu Yunhe had already reminded Lu Mingyuan to stand to the side and listen carefully, learn more, and not speak too much.

Hearing Lu Yunhe's words, Hong could not help but chuckle. "Excessive modesty is not a virtue. In terms of cultivation realm, Yunhe is far ahead of Thor and me."

"Ever since we parted last time, I've wanted to ask you again about the Domain."

Even though he already knew the direction forward, Hong still could not grasp how to truly step across the threshold of the Domain.

"The Domain!"

At Hong's words, Thor's bald head practically gleamed. As a martial arts fanatic, he was equally curious about the path ahead.

"Very well!"

Lu Yunhe nodded. Compiling the basic martial arts was not urgent anyway, and being able to exchange insights with Hong and Thor, two of Earth's foremost Mental Realm Masters, was also a rare opportunity.

Thus, Lu Yunhe held nothing back and directly explained his understanding of realms. "The human body is a Minor Universe, while the outside world is a Great Universe. The Basic Grade and Microscopic Level concern control over the body. The Perfect Grade is the elevation of the spirit, while the Artistic Conception Grade unifies body and spirit, merging the two into one."

"Upon reaching this stage, one has already excavated the human body's potential to a certain limit. To break through further, one must seek outward, establish a connection between oneself and the world—that is the Domain, a harmony between man and nature."

"Harmony!"

Hearing Lu Yunhe's explanation, Hong seemed to gain some insight. Having been steeped in local history and culture, he had an especially deep understanding of those words.

"The Domain is communication between man and the world. Beyond that, one begins to understand the essence of the world—the laws."

"After understanding the essence of the world, one returns to the starting point, digging inward for the potential of the body's Minor Universe while exploring outward for the essence of the world, before finally merging the two into one again..."

Lu Yunhe only described a broad concept and did not provide any concrete methods. After all, he was merely an ordinary person who had just stepped into the field of cultivation.

Lu Yunhe explained external cultivation, while Hong and Thor spoke of the realms of the mind, expounding upon their inner worlds.

The three discussed and pondered at the same time. Listening beside them, Lu Mingyuan felt both bewildered and enlightened.

After this exchange on realms, the relationship between the three immediately grew much closer.

"What terrifying cultivation realms!"

After their discussion, Hong and Thor were utterly astonished by Lu Yunhe's insights into cultivation realms—not mental realms.

That was only natural. At this point, Hong and Thor had only just reached the Planetary Level and had not even grasped the Domain.

Meanwhile, Lu Yunhe had long since reached the Stellar Level. He had comprehended five or six layers of the Domain of Light and had even entered the threshold of the Light Origin Law. The gap in cultivation between them was anything but small.

Coupled with the vast amount of Cosmic Civilization Knowledge he had acquired, Lu Yunhe did most of the talking during their exchange, while Hong and Thor listened.

"The Domain and laws!"

Hong and Thor gained much from this exchange, but Lu Yunhe also benefited greatly. Aside from his insights into mental state, he gained many ideas about the connection between the Domain and Law Essence.

Having reaped considerable rewards, the three also began adding annotations to Lu Yunhe's First Set of Basic Martial Arts.

As for why they were merely annotating it, that was naturally because Hong and Thor were completely incapable of modifying these martial arts moves at present.

After all, Lu Yunhe had condensed them from martial arts manuals developed throughout countless years across the universe. The martial wisdom contained within them was simply beyond anything Earth's current civilization could compare to.

"This set of martial arts would likely be difficult to understand in its spiritual core without being steeped in the corresponding cultural history."

Hong spoke with emotion. This set of martial arts could basically be considered Civilization Martial Arts; it had been fundamentally stamped with the symbols of its corresponding culture.

As for translation, many things involving a culture's inner core were difficult to understand without the appropriate resonance.

"It doesn't matter if they can't understand it. It won't affect their cultivation anyway."

Thor was not particularly concerned about this. This set of martial arts had already been quite perfect when it was created. Forcing it to be tied to culture instead felt somewhat excessive.

"Indeed. This set of martial arts can basically suit all humanity, so there is no issue of people being unable to cultivate it."

Hong also agreed with Thor's view on this point. Given his mental state, he was not confined to the limits of a single nation or place.

"I naturally have my own considerations regarding this."

Hong and Thor did not understand Earth's special nature, but how could Lu Yunhe not know? Compared to the martial moves themselves, the spiritual realm within them was more important.

"With this martial arts manual, humanity's overall physical fitness can rise by another great margin. Perhaps one day, everyone will have a chance to become martial artists." Hong and Thor sighed with emotion.

For Earth's martial artists at this time, training before becoming martial artists mainly relied on stubbornly grinding it out through exercise. Now, however, they had an extremely scientific training method.

"By the way, does this set of martial arts have a name?" Thor suddenly asked.

"The First Set of Elementary and Middle School Radio Calisthenics!"

Lu Yunhe answered without hesitation. Students should look like students, and this name suited it perfectly.

Hearing that name, the corners of Hong and Thor's mouths twitched slightly. But clearly, neither of them had any say in the matter, so they could only let the name stand.

Afterward, Hong and Thor stayed at Lu Yunhe's home for a time. Only when their respective factions urged them did they reluctantly leave.

After all, both of their factions needed their pillars to return and hold the fort; they could not remain away for long.

With Lu Yunhe's approval, after returning, Hong and Thor directly passed down this First Set of Radio Calisthenics Martial Arts throughout their respective spheres of influence.

Lu Yunhe was in no hurry. Instead, he summoned Jia Yi and had him arrange for some true masters to continue revising the cultural core of the First Set of Basic Martial Arts.