Chapter 318: A Qigong Master's Magical Skill
Ryan used the "gift" sent by the old emperor to exchange for the secret method of the old man guarding the treasure house [Condensing Qi into Gang].
It is not a martial art, but a method of condensing fighting spirit.
Ymir also said something.
After all, this is a gift for "them".
Although she had heard some of it before, she also patiently accompanied Ryan and listened to her great uncle explain the unique Qi training secret method of "Jiechuanliu".
"Qigong Master" is almost the most profound profession among all the extraordinary people in terms of understanding of fighting qi.
Listen, she has now entered the "legendary realm", and can draw inferences from other things and understand more.
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The three of them did not continue to wander around the treasure house, but sat in a small house with simple decorations.
"The use of fighting spirit is the true essence of the 'Qigong Master' lineage. It is not like the 'Martial Arts Master' lineage, which specializes in external martial arts..."
"When I first entered the fighter sequence, I also chose to enter the 'martial artist' sequence. Because the martial arts moves are beautiful and fierce. And as long as the fighting skills are proficient enough, there are few opponents for the extraordinary people of the same level."
"Later, I discovered a problem. No matter how powerful a martial art is, there will always be a limit to its effectiveness... The extraordinary is the 'gun', martial arts are just the 'bullets', and 'gunpowder' is the root of the extraordinary's combat power. Dou Qi is the 'gunpowder' of a fighter. Only by controlling Dou Qi with stronger explosiveness can one exert greater power. This is also the most fundamental reason for the gap between the extraordinary ranks."
"I was thinking, is there a way to make Dou Qi more condensed? Then, I found a fragment of a secret method for condensing Dou Qi excavated from ancient ruins in the imperial palace treasury, and I gained a lot of insights. After that, I secluded myself for decades, and only then did I achieve today's [Condensing Qi into Gang]..."
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Ryan listened carefully to the old man's explanation of the origin and principle of his secret technique.
The whole story sounds a bit "Versailles".
Simply put, there was a "fighting genius" in Oma who was invincible among his peers, but he was not satisfied.
Because he felt that his martial arts skills had far surpassed those of his peers, and he was even better than higher-level fighters.
However, he was never able to overcome that hurdle, which was that it was very difficult for him to "challenge opponents of higher levels" (a head-on battle without professional restraint).
If you want to fight against opponents of higher levels, you cannot avoid one problem, that is "body protection fighting spirit".
The second-level extraordinary people have fighting spirit gauze clothes, the third and fourth levels have fighting spirit armor, and the fifth level has elemental armor, which is equivalent to wearing a "bulletproof vest".
This bulletproof vest is not absolutely invincible, but if you can't break it, the force can't penetrate it, and the damage caused will be very limited.
Therefore, martial arts for cross-level combat is like a bullet hitting a bulletproof vest. The bullet is hard (martial arts), which will definitely increase the lethality. But the final effect is determined by the penetration of the bullet.
Generally speaking, in the same fighter sequence, the higher the level of the battle, the damage of the low-level extraordinary will probably be blocked/buffered by more than 80% of the high-level extraordinary's body protection fighting spirit.
It is roughly equivalent to a hundred kilograms of force, and it would be good enough if more than ten or twenty kilograms can penetrate the protective fighting spirit and hit the opponent's body.
That 10% or so of damage is not a big deal to high-level extraordinary beings.
Unless someone has absolute super strength like Ryan, even if it is only about 10%, he has an absolutely exaggerated base to break the opponent's defense.
If one hundred kilograms isn’t enough, then let’s try ten thousand kilograms!
Once the defense value limit is broken, it becomes "real damage".
Therefore, Ryan's opponents nowadays are usually killed by a single punch from his supernatural power.
Of course, if you encounter an enemy that you can’t kill with bombardment, you usually can’t defeat it …
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Ryan's current extraordinary strength is all due to various opportunities.
The intelligent brain, [Hercules Art], [Gang Line], and the blood nematodes that feed back to the body after they mature... none of them can be missing.
It is very difficult for an ordinary person to obtain any one of these in his lifetime. It is impossible for all opportunities to come to him.
The same thing happened to Andrew back then.
Even though he was a member of the Omar royal family and had access to almost all the top cultivation resources in the world, he tried his best but couldn't find a way to fight above his level.
I visited famous teachers and sought advice from top extraordinary people in various professions, but no one could solve the root cause of this problem.
However, this "fighting genius" did not give up. He read a large number of fragments of ancient secret techniques in the palace collection.
Then, I really found some ideas.
He thought that since it was a problem of the degree of condensation of Dou Qi, he should focus on condensing Dou Qi.
So , in the end, he gave up the "martial artist" sequence and turned to re-study the "qigong master" sequence.
Then he combined the fragments of ancient techniques to create a secret method that could allow low-level supernatural powers to break through the protective fighting spirit of high-level supernatural powers.
That is——【Condensing Qi into Gang】.
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"Everyone in the world thinks that the strength of the Dou Qi armor is determined by the extraordinary rank, but that's not the case... Dou Qi can be condensed, but the method is very difficult..."
When Ryan heard Andrew talking about the principle of his secret method, he inexplicably thought of his own [Gang Line].
The Gang line is to shape the Dou Qi into the form of a "line".
The principle of Andro's secret method is also to shape the fighting spirit, but not the shape, but "compression and condensation".
He is increasing the "density" of his fighting spirit!
The strength of a transcendent's protective fighting spirit is directly proportional to his transcendent rank.
To use a more vivid metaphor, the first-level supernatural body protection is like a layer of "sand clothes", while the second level is like "tofu", the third level is like "stone", steel (fourth level), diamond (fifth level)...
Although the defensive power is different, the essence of the body-protecting fighting qi is the same, it is all fighting qi.
Just like sand and diamonds, they are essentially carbon elements, but because of the different arrangement structures between atoms, their hardness is very different.
Andrew's [Condensing Qi into Gang] is a special secret method of arranging and condensing fighting spirit.
This method can allow low-level extraordinary people to control more condensed fighting spirit, which directly solves the most fundamental problem of "fighting across levels".
As long as they can practice it, a second-level extraordinary person may also have the "density" of condensed fighting spirit of a third-level extraordinary person, or even a higher-level ordinary extraordinary person.
The so-called body-protecting fighting spirit damage reduction no longer exists.
In game terms, the attack adds "physical penetration" ability!
And it was with this secret method that Andrew became invincible.
The hand knife wrapped in his fighting spirit was as sharp as a blade and could easily cut through the opponent's protective fighting spirit.
Initially, he was invincible in the same level.
Later, he was able to fight against opponents of higher levels.
In the end, when he reached the fourth level of transcendence, he had almost no rivals. Whether it was fighting spirit or magic shield, he could burst it with one palm like poking a balloon... (Fighting spirit condensation is only part of combat power. Andrew is a fighting genius, and his fighting skills and physical fitness are also very strong)
His famous move "Severing a River with One Palm" is the ultimate manifestation of the condensed fighting spirit.
However, this secret technique is very powerful, but it also has a huge drawback!
That is, the amount of fighting spirit after condensation will be visibly reduced.
The higher the level of secret technique practice, the more the amount of fighting spirit will be reduced.
According to Andrew, in order to reach a level of Dou Qi condensation similar to that of the next major level, the Dou Qi must be condensed to about 1/8 of the original.
The whole process is like taking a piece of rough iron with few impurities and tempering it into steel, and its volume will shrink.
Therefore, even if you are a professional "Qigong Master" who is known to have the most fighting spirit, practicing this secret method will make you look like a "weakling" in terms of the amount of fighting spirit.
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Andrew said this and asked again, "So, have you really decided to learn this secret method? Although your current fighting spirit is very good, seven or eight times that of an average third-level Qigong master. But after the final condensation, it may only be at the level of an ordinary third-level extraordinary. Of course, the prerequisite is that you can master this secret method."
After a pause, he continued, "To practice this secret method, you need extremely firm willpower, and you need to spend your entire life to condense it. If you waver a little, all your efforts may be wasted. If you are reluctant to give up your powerful fighting spirit, I advise you to give it up as soon as possible, otherwise it will be a waste of energy..."
"Senior, I am willing to learn this secret method!"
When asked, Ryan agreed without hesitation.
The secret method that allowed Andrew to become the "No. 1 in Omar" back then must not be a weak one.
Moreover, Ryan himself doesn't have to worry about the amount of fighting spirit.
The mature blood nematodes allowed him to possess fighting spirit that was almost like that of a divine beast. Now that he was at the third level, the amount of fighting spirit he had was seven or eight times that of the same level.
At the fourth and fifth levels, the gap will snowball.
This huge amount of fighting spirit made Ryan a little confused.
The huge amount of fighting spirit not only makes him more durable, can heal more, and can use more ultimate skills...
Apart from some individual skills like [Sky God Strike] which have a good increase, it seems that the increase in explosive combat power is not that big.
Even if it was really condensed to one-tenth, he wouldn't feel too bad.
Because according to a rough estimate, even after condensation, when he reaches the fifth level , the amount of fighting spirit will be at least several times that of the same level.
However, once condensed, the increase in combat power is immediate!
But if he learns this secret technique, he will have super high "physical penetration", and coupled with his extraordinary strength, it will almost have the effect of "ignoring defense". Wouldn't it be possible to defeat a high-level extraordinary person with one punch?
Hearing Ryan's choice, Andrew showed a rare look of relief in his eyes and said, "Smart choice!"
It is very difficult to find a successor to his secret technique.
Not to mention the high learning threshold, most people's vision is also very shallow, and they are simply unwilling to give up their fighting spirit.
I guess after he dies, it will just be left in the imperial capital's treasury, gathering dust, and no one knows when anyone will dig it out again.
Perhaps, it will be lost forever.
How could he not see that Ryan was definitely an extremely talented person to have such strength at the third level of the Extraordinary Realm?
This secret method may not be impossible to learn.
After a pause, a gleam of brilliance suddenly flashed in the old man's eyes, and he continued, "Once you are able to master [Battle Qi Transformation], you will find that your horizons have been elevated to a whole new level. That will be a level of power that no one in the world has ever seen!"
"Um, Senior..."
Hearing this, Ryan seemed to have thought of something and asked, "You can accurately sense my fighting spirit. Is it because of this ability gained after condensing fighting spirit?"
"good!"
The old man nodded and continued, "Once you have mastered this secret method, Dou Qi will no longer be something illusory and out of reach for you. It will become your closest 'partner'. You will clearly sense the flow of Dou Qi in the body of an extraordinary person, and even the breath of all things..."
Ryan felt it was impressive and thought it was something similar to "elemental affinity".
It is too early to say this now, because the prerequisite is that he has to learn this secret method.
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"When I was young, I explored this path on my own and took many detours. After years of studying secretly, I have finally figured out this secret method..."
Since it is called a "gift", it is certainly not sloppy.
The old man took out a booklet on the secret method of [Condensing Qi into Gang] that he had compiled, and then began to practice it.
"Little Ymir, you should also watch carefully. This should be more beneficial to your current state. I can demonstrate it to you a few more times. It's up to you how much you can understand. Otherwise, after tonight, I'm afraid there will be no chance in the future..."
When Ryan heard him say this, he didn't know whether the old man knew that he didn't have much time left, or whether he was referring to the current chaos in Oma.
A trace of worry appeared on Ymir's face: "Grandpa, you..."
The old man was very calm and said, "In two months at most, I will reach the end of my life."
The atmosphere was inexplicably sad.
When the two heard this, their faces became even more serious and they listened attentively.
They may be the last two people in the world who can hear Andrew's secret teaching methods.
The old man didn't say much and started teaching directly: "If you want to [Condensate Qi into Gang], you have to learn how to control your fighting spirit..."
As he explained, he released his fighting spirit and gradually explained the principles of this secret technique from the simplest to the most complex.
At this moment, the old man raised his hand and the teapot not far away floated steadily in the air. It was as if it was being dragged by an invisible hand, and then tea was steadily poured into the cups of the three people...
Seeing this, Ryan was stunned and shouted in his heart: "Controlling things with Qi?"
Damn... this secret method has failed.
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[Ding! System recording...]
Ryan listened, and the system began recording at the same time.
Even if you don’t understand it this time, you can listen to it again and again in the future.
However, the only difficulty is that the system cannot record things at the level of "intention".
This lecture will last two hours.
For the first time, Ryan realized what a "qigong master" was like.
This is what Andrew meant by the "essence". Every profession has its own specialization, and this is the "Qigong field" that even the top masters in Marfa have not touched upon.
Before attending the class, Ryan felt that if he wasn't a fighting genius, he was at least one of the best qigong masters.
But after attending the class, he realized that he was just hopping back and forth on the threshold of becoming a qigong master.
He is not even a qigong master.
It would be more appropriate to call him a "martial artist" with a strong fighting spirit.
The real strength of Qigong masters lies not in their martial arts skills, but in the use of fighting spirit.
Although Ryan possessed a vast amount of Dou Qi compared to his peers, he used it very crudely, repeatedly using the move "Overwhelming" to suppress the enemy with his absolute superior strength and Dou Qi.
This method is very cool, but if you encounter an enemy that you cannot suppress, you can only fight and wear them down to death.
And now, after listening to the explanation of the great Qigong master from seventy years ago, it seemed as if a new door had been opened for Ryan, and he saw a completely new way of using power.
When fighting spirit is used on the blade, its power increases exponentially!
This secret method of [Condensing Qi into Gang] is similar to the method of condensing [Gang Line] that Ryan had learned before.
Shaping the fighting spirit into a line shape is a simple entry-level application.
This secret method is not only about shaping the fighting spirit, but also about using a special structure to compress and condense it.
It's like first condensing Dou Qi into "silk", and then weaving it into brocade in a regular pattern...
According to Andrew, this secret method theoretically has no limits.
After reaching extraordinary levels of cultivation, one can condense it repeatedly to reach an "unknown level of power".
This means that in the future, Ryan's [Gang Wire] may really have the strength of "steel wire", the sharpness of a blade, the infinite length, and the shape that can be shaped at will...
That kind of exaggerated concentration can easily break through the extraordinary person's fighting spirit armor, and even without making a move, a single line of energy can take a person's head...
Ryan felt that as a close combat expert, after learning this secret technique, he seemed to have developed an incredible long-range attack method.
Of course, the most important thing is...
As soon as he heard the explanation, he was certain that this secret method could be practiced through the dreams of the intelligent brain!
This is the most surprising part.
With the "intelligent brain", it is only a matter of time for Ryan to master the secret Qigong technique which requires extremely high talent for others.
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During the teaching process, the three people also communicated with each other.
Naturally, the old man also knew about Ryan's ability to control the power line.
Then it was Andrew's turn to be shocked.
Finally, this old man who had lived for more than a hundred years and had one foot halfway into the coffin showed a strange expression on his face: "You...you have already mastered the trick of condensing fighting spirit?"
Ryan said truthfully: "To be honest, I have also learned a method of condensing Qi before. So, I think if you give me some time, maybe I can master this secret method..."
There is no trick to the trick.
The only difference is that they use the auxiliary system of dream cultivation to make certain cultivation conditions reach the "ideal state" and complete the work that others cannot complete. Of course, there is also a twenty-fold dream time difference.
When Andrew heard this, his cloudy eyes suddenly lit up.
His blood, which had been like stagnant water for a long time, suddenly began to stir.
Finally, before he died, he found the most suitable successor.
This secret method will not be lost...
