Upon entering the tower, a group of Pandaren were practicing martial arts with an older elder. Ji Huozhang greeted the elder, then led Jiang Jie and the others through the tower and into the courtyard.
This is a small, quiet courtyard where dozens of Pandaren are practicing martial arts, completely absorbed in their work.
Sandbags were everywhere, along with several weapon racks. Pandaren are a peace-loving race; they don't like using bloody weapons like swords and knives, preferring gentler tools like sticks or fist gloves.
Following Ji Huozhang to a Xiaotu in the middle, Jiang Jie saw an old Pandaren sitting cross-legged in meditation.
How should I put it?
He was a somewhat aged Pandaren. From him, Jiang Jie sensed that his life was nearing its end, but also a more ancient peace.
"The demeanor of Grandmaster." Surprisingly, Xiao Feng refrained from making sarcastic remarks. His attire also changed from his usual flamboyant style to a training uniform, giving him the air of Martial Dao Grandmaster.
She shook her head, then commented, "The demeanor of Grandmaster, but lacking the cultivation of Grandmaster. Perhaps... a half- Grandmaster?"
This isn't a term coined by Xiao Feng; it's specifically used to describe a certain type of person.
These people have extremely high martial arts skills, and have even touched the level of martial arts. Their understanding of martial arts is definitely at the level of Grandmaster. However, they have not seriously cultivated internal or external skills. Therefore, although their vision is very high, their cultivation level is likely to be very low. Some of them only have the Xiantian cultivation level, and some are not even in the Xiantian.
This was the first time I'd seen Pandaren Monk, and Monk are a very special class. They can use earth, fire, water, and wind elemental powers, Arcane energy, the same "energy" as Rogues, and their own unique " Chi."
The energies are too mixed, yet they can be harmoniously unified. The game pod must scan more people and establish "standards" in order to determine their strength and energy levels.
One thing is certain:
The Chi of the Monk is exactly the same as Chi of the Xiantian martial artist.
The difference is that although Monk can use Chi from the beginning, they don't have much Chi, but their recovery ability is very fast. They usually use energy or magic power, and Chi is more like a "catalyst" to activate certain special moves.
It can be argued that the essence of Monk is still Chi, but this essence is relatively weak.
Only with a solid foundation can one build a magnificent structure.
Internal Energy is the foundation!
Chinese martial arts emphasize a solid foundation and a gradual approach. First, one uses gentle Internal Energy to build a strong foundation and strengthen the body. Once the body reaches a certain level and all the meridians are fully open, one can then cultivate the more difficult-to-control Chi. This process is natural and effortless.
Pandaren Monk are naturally physically strong, almost comparable to martial artists Houtian the third or fourth level of the acquired realm, or even higher. Therefore, they can cultivate Chi from the beginning. However, because their physical fitness is not yet up to standard, and their meridians are not fully open, they can only bear very little Chi.
According to the scan from the game pod, the total amount of Chi in Ji Huozhang's body was even less than that of a martial artist who had just entered the Xiantian First Layer. The total amount of Chi in Shang Xi's master's body was only equivalent to that of a martial artist at the Xiantian Third Layer Realm. Moreover, many of their meridians were still not fully opened.
Of course, their meridians are somewhat different from those of humans. However, all creatures with limbs, heads, internal organs, and viscera have the twelve regular meridians and eight extraordinary meridians, although their specific shapes and acupoints may differ.
Interestingly, Pandaren martial arts do not involve meridians, but they do involve acupoints. For example, they do not have the concept of microcosmic and macrocosmic orbits, but they do have acupoint techniques. Acupoints are precisely the part that Xiantian martial artists focus on cultivating, and they are also the main part that can contain Chi.
Different paths lead to the same destination.
If Jiang Jie remembers correctly, Master Shang Xi can summon strong winds, which is already the skill of Martial Dao Grandmaster. Summoning wind, rain, thunder, and lightning—the power of heaven and earth—ultimately leads to the same goal.
"Master Shang Xi!" Ji Huozhang turned into a well-behaved child upon arriving here, bowing respectfully to Master Shang Xi.
Jiang Jie also stepped forward and clasped his hands in a salute. This is Chinese etiquette, where the accomplished are given precedence. It is a way to show sufficient respect when facing a senior in martial arts. Master Shang Xi is such a senior Grandmaster in martial arts.
Anveena stood beside Jiang Jie, looking at the Pandaren with some curiosity, because she felt that the Pandaren's aura was so gentle and calm, like water in a deep well.
The warriors of the Fenris People's Army stood behind Jiang Jie, bowing respectfully with clasped hands. Although they didn't know why they were doing this, since their commander had done so, they naturally followed suit.
Master Shang Xi wore a gray straw hat, with a cane carrying a lantern placed beside him, illuminating the path for others.
This Pandaren, whose age was unknown, slowly stood up, looked at Jiang Jie, and asked calmly, "Young man, what brings you here?"
Why did you come?
Jiang Jie didn't hesitate and quickly replied, "I want to learn Pandaren martial arts!"
This is Jiang Jie's purpose in coming here. He wants to use the Pandaren's Chi martial arts to help him break through to the Xiantian and become a martial arts master. In this way, even if he goes to the extremely dangerous battlefield of Kalimdor and faces an unimaginable demon army, he will have the power to protect himself.
With the addition of the divine sword Strom'kar and the orange bow Thori'dal, he believed that even if he faced Tichondrius or Mannoroth, although he might not be a match for them, he would at least have the ability to protect himself.
Now, if he were to encounter either of these two alone, even if they were wielding two divine weapons, he wouldn't even have the ability to protect himself!
If Jiang Jie wants to make a name for himself and gain benefits in Kalimdor, he must have sufficient personal strength as a backing. Being Xiantian martial artist is barely enough.
"You possess an energy similar to Chi, and a unique way of circulating it. From you, I see a completely new method of cultivation. Your arrival seems to have opened a door for the Pandaren, allowing us to see a wider world... While meditating in the Forest of Staves, I received enlightenment from a deceased elder."
Master Shang Xi, leaning on his cane, walked towards a room, his voice calm. "Ji, arrange for the others to rest in the nearby village. Young man, come with me."
Ji Huozhang said in a low voice, "Yes," and then called the others to go down the mountain.
Without hesitation, Jiang Jie immediately ordered the others to follow Ji Huozhang, to strictly abide by the rules here, not to disrupt the local order, and not to cause trouble.
He then followed closely in Master Shang Xi's footsteps.
They left the Shang Xi's Training Grounds and headed south.
Wandering Isle is neither small nor large, roughly the size of a small town, including the surrounding villages. Although Master Shang Xi looks old, he walks very fast, almost as fast as an ordinary person running.
About an hour later, they followed a winding path and arrived at a magnificent temple built atop a small hill:
Temple of the Five Dawns.
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