Li Yang broke out in a cold sweat. "Damn it, it really is like that! If someone's martial arts reach the level of the Fire Cloud Evil God, wouldn't they be invincible?"
However, there seems to be another one called Tathagata Palm. What level is that?
"The pinnacle of Transformation Force is Gang Qi: Dark Force not only fills the entire body, but can also be released outwards at will, enveloping the entire body. It can be used to strike from mid-air. The release of Dark Force at the Dark Force level requires contact with an object and is released through the pores, while Gang Qi does not. It envelops the entire body like a gale. Generally, such masters have all their Qi and Dark Force concentrated at one point, and you cannot feel the slightest abnormality. They look no different from ordinary people."
"But once such a person unleashes their power, it is extremely terrifying. There are only a handful of such masters in the entire world." The old man said, counting on his fingers, as if there were no more than five such people in the world.
"Master, what realm are you at?" Li Yang became curious about the old man's realm. Seeing how the old man could hide in the crowd and practice without anyone noticing, he must have at least reached the Transformation Realm.
However, Li Yang couldn't tell from the old man's expression that he was right. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to divide the martial arts realms so clearly, and understand them so thoroughly, especially those beyond the Transformation Realm.
"My realm? I neither see nor hear, yet I can foresee the future," the old man said wistfully, looking up at the sky.
"What level is that?" Li Yang was stunned. Damn, seeing without hearing and knowing the future? That's the level of a god.
"The pinnacle of spiritual attainment and the highest level of martial arts. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made a special trip to Jiangdong City and shown myself in the square. I sensed that my disciple would appear in this city, and in that very spot."
So, here I am. Sure enough, you came looking for your master, didn't you?" The old man lowered his head, his gaze deep and wise as he looked at Li Yang.
Holy crap, I was tricked? Does this mean we're destined to be master and disciple in this life? This is too far-fetched! But then Li Yang thought about how he used his rare blood to break the seal of the gods, and the ring on his hand that had been reduced to mere decoration was proof of that. Moreover, he had gained superpowers that ordinary people wouldn't believe.
If such things can happen, then what the old man said isn't entirely incomprehensible.
Li Yang's eyes lit up, and he suddenly thought of a question, saying, "Master, you said you are at the peak of your spirit. Since martial arts training focuses on the physical body, there must also be a peak physical state?"
"A promising student! You are indeed my destined disciple, your comprehension is excellent. It's true, I have only reached the pinnacle of martial arts spirit—the Way of Sincerity—but I cannot reach the pinnacle of physical strength. Therefore, in the ranking of the world's top masters, I can only be ranked second."
After all, while mental command is very important in martial arts combat, those who reach the peak are all beings of great wisdom, almost supernatural, so this little bit of knowledge is no longer reliable.
My physical body could never reach its peak, to shatter the void and see the gods. However, even the one whose physical body had reached its peak couldn't do anything to me. Although he was ranked first, he was no different from me, who was second.
"He can't beat me, and I can't beat him either," the old man said with a touch of melancholy.
Actually, he had another idea that he hadn't mentioned yet: after finding a disciple and passing on his skills, he would try the final step of breaking through the void. If he succeeded in this step, he could break through the void and reach another world.
If he failed, death would be the only outcome. For someone as powerful as a terrestrial immortal as him, the final step remained elusive.
It had always been a knot in his heart. This was also the most important reason why he was looking for an apprentice.
"What kind of person is at the peak of physical strength?" Li Yang couldn't help but think of Stephen Chow in "Kung Fu Hustle" after he mastered the Tathagata Palm and could strike with a palm strike in mid-air.
Chapter 161: Evolution
He should be like a master. So, can another person at the peak of physical strength also reach such a level and destroy someone like the Fire Cloud Evil God with a single palm strike?
"As for the ultimate physical achievement, it is to break through the void and see the indestructible divine realm: when one's kung fu is mastered to the point of opening the gate of life within the body, one can see even the smallest wounds on one's body and repair them. One is truly a terrestrial immortal, an immortal being," the old man said with some admiration.
"Then Master is also a terrestrial immortal, is he an immortal being?" Li Yang's heart suddenly started racing. If martial arts can reach such a level, one can actually become immortal. Damn, that kind of temptation is too great.
Ancient emperors sought the elixir of immortality, hoping to live forever! He never imagined he would one day have the chance to witness such a thing. He was thrilled.
"Me? Pretty much," the old man chuckled.
"Then I also want to learn from Master and become an immortal being!" Li Yang said earnestly, clenching his fist.
“You have a very good foundation, and you’re young. Your physical condition is much better than mine was back then. You have the potential to become the next person at the peak of physical strength. However, apart from a stroke of luck, that depends on your hard work. Can you endure hardship?” the old man asked earnestly.
“No problem,” Li Yang said seriously.
"Alright, let's start today with walking in circles and standing in stances. Listen carefully: This palm technique is very different from others, it strikes east before striking west; you can know what's coming from the fingertips, and the ability to reverse the flow of energy is even more magical. High and low, low and high, no need to rush when walking sideways and circling; use your waist to flip and turn, and when you flip to the extreme, the force must be strong..." The old man walked in circles, reciting a verse.
However, what shocked the old man next was that Li Yang could remember every line of the song and every movement clearly and do it exactly as he demonstrated it only once. What he lacked was skill and experience.
The old man was overjoyed and couldn't help but burst into laughter, teaching with even more effort and seriousness. So, Li Yang spent the next few hours practicing martial arts.
Moreover, in the following months, Li Yang went to the old man's courtyard house every afternoon to practice martial arts. His body had long been refined by the immortal, and his qi and blood were so vigorous that even those masters at the peak of the Transformation Realm would not be able to defeat him.
Whose body has been refined by an immortal? The spiritual power of an immortal is far greater than that of these terrestrial deities. It not only cleansed the impurities from Li Yang's body, but also tempered his physical cells, imbuing them with astonishing blood and qi energy.
Once it's developed, wow, it'll be hard for him not to become a god or an immortal!
After practicing martial arts with the old man that day, Li Yang felt that his martial arts skills had greatly improved, he felt extremely refreshed, and more importantly, his horizons had been greatly broadened and expanded.
He was confident that even if he were to encounter Luda now, he wouldn't need his powers or underhanded tactics; he wouldn't be afraid of that guy in a face-to-face one-on-one fight.
It's only been a few days! Thinking that he's only eighteen and has so much of his life ahead of him, Li Yang shouted excitedly.
Many passersby pointed and commented that someone's child had gone mad, and they all avoided the area.
Li Yang didn't care about them; how could these vulgar people understand his charm and mood?
"No, I can't get too excited about martial arts and forget about serious matters. I'm determined to win the Dafabet casino. My master also said, 'The poor study literature, the rich study martial arts.' Poor people don't have money, so they study literature, which doesn't cost much money."
But martial arts training is different. Warriors need to consume a lot of precious medicinal herbs to replenish their qi and blood and cleanse their bodies. For example, tiger bones, bear bile, and ginseng with more than three leaves are all extremely expensive.
Therefore, he needs a lot of money for the future. Even in modern society, nobody cares about you if you don't have money! Everything is about money; even wanting a low-key life requires a significant amount of cash.
Damn, with such a huge harem, how can you manage it without money? As for the body, hehe, I wasn't afraid before, and I'm even less afraid now.
"Great fortune, great fortune, I'm about to become your new master! Hehe..."
"Let's go find Zhao Lihua." Li Yang chuckled and rushed into the campus.
"I wonder if that girl is feeling better yet. Hehe, I'll buy a few Durex condoms at the roadside pharmacy to keep on hand just in case." Li Yang went into the pharmacy, bought a box, and put it in his pocket.
After greeting the old gatekeeper, Li Yang walked back to the campus with light steps and blended into the flow of students. He had only sneaked in during the break between classes; otherwise, coming in so casually would have been too conspicuous.
"You, you, what's going on with you guys? When did you leave? Which class are you in? Who gave you permission to leave the school? Where are your exit passes?" A man's angry roar suddenly came from the side, making Li Yang's ears go numb.