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Chapter 264 - 0186 Tiger Spirit Perfection, Heavenly Destiny Mystic Tiger, descends to born in summer! (8k seeking monthly tickets and subscriptions)_4

Chapter 264: 0186 Tiger Spirit Perfection, Heavenly Destiny Mystic Tiger, descends to born in summer! (8k seeking monthly tickets and subscriptions)_4

Lu Chenzhou stepped forward, trying to approach the Black Tiger. When only ten steps remained, his figure turned illusory and fragmented, dissolving into nothingness before the Black Tiger.

In an instant, Lu Chenzhou awoke as if from a dream.

Still yearning for more, he continued to practice his fist technique. His entire being exuded the ancient rhythm of the Tiger Form Divine Intent. Once again, he found himself in the forest, where the Black Tiger lay coiled atop a towering cliff, its tiger eyes overlooking thousands of mountains and rivers and the multitude of living beings.

Lu Chenzhou approached the Black Tiger once more.

This time, at nine steps away, his figure disintegrated.

"Continue!"

Endurance now one of Lu Chenzhou’s virtues, he sensed that if he could touch the Black Tiger, he would comprehend deeper aspects of the Tiger Form Divine Intent and break through his Martial Arts Realm!

On his third attempt, Lu Chenzhou disintegrated eight steps away from the Black Tiger.

...

On the ninth attempt, two steps.

On the tenth, a mere step away!

Lu Chenzhou’s momentum surged. His eyes blazed brightly as he extended his right hand. The Black Tiger atop the mountain peak suddenly stood up. Its breathing thunderous, it stepped through empty space, its elegant paws descending upon a ground of scattered bones and a boundless sea of blood materializing beneath them.

Its gaze divine, reflecting Lu Chenzhou’s face.

"Roar!"

The Black Tiger roared toward the heavens. In an instant, across miles of mountains and rivers, countless birds and beasts soared into the air. Above in the sky, clouds churned like dragon scales, revealing a cyan-scaled dragon with deer antlers and eagle eyes, extending its hundred-zhang-long body among them.

The Black Tiger lowered its head and gently touched Lu Chenzhou’s right hand. In a blink, its figure shattered, transforming into a black whirlwind that howled and rushed into Lu Chenzhou’s body.

All was illusion, as fleeting and intangible as dreams and shadows, as swift and transitory as lightning and dew.

In the practice room, Lu Chenzhou opened his eyes, his mind shocked:

"So this is what it truly means to ’invoke the divine’?"

That sensation felt as if the Black Tiger genuinely existed, too real to be a mere dream, leaving him bewildered like Zhuang Zhou in his butterfly dream, unfathomable.

Reflecting on the enlightenment and state he had just experienced, a sense of clarity emerged within him.

"The Martial Arts of Da Xia are divided into Three Trainings. The first trains the body and is Essence; the second, momentum, which is Qi; the third, the spirit, which is God. Cultivating Essence, Qi, and Spirit together is the Martial Arts that lead directly to the Path to Heaven. And Fist Theory is one of the methods to train the spirit. As Fist Theory elevates, one’s Martial Wisdom and comprehension also rise, which in turn sublimates the mind and spirit."

In conclusion, the ethereal Fist Theory offered manifold benefits.

If he hadn’t reached the Third Realm in Fist Theory, breaking through in this first-class Martial Arts in just a few days would have been impossible. He remembered that it took several days to reach Perfection in Black Tiger Fist. Even though his comprehension had improved, such a drastic transformation seemed unlikely.

The key lay in Fist Theory.

"In the world of Martial Arts, Western fighters value the physical body most, followed by Qi and the spirit. For the spirit-focused Martial Arts System in Po Suo Ancient Country, it’s the opposite. They regard spiritual ascension as the path to transcendence, advocating shedding the limited mortal shell and embracing the infinite spiritual realm, viewing the physical body as nothing more than a worthless vessel and a limitation of humanity."

Different Martial Arts, each with their own characteristics.

At his current Realm, Lu Chenzhou did not dare to make definitive claims, but he knew that the Martial Arts of Essence, Qi, and Spirit were indeed most suitable for the physique and culture of Da Xia’s people!

"Nevertheless, I can exchange pointers with experts of other Martial Arts Systems at the upcoming All Nations Martial Arts Tournament, to broaden my horizons and experience the cultural ambiance of exotic realms."

Martial Arts were not just a method of cultivation.

They were also a representation of the spiritual and cultural heritage of a nation and civilization.

At ten o’clock at night.

Lu Chenzhou regulated his breathing, recalling the enlightenment from invoking the Tiger God.

At the same time, within his 23 opened Acupoints, a mysterious power surged forth like floodgates opening, flowing through his veins and arteries and channeling into every limb and bone. Reviving and nourishing, it dispelled weariness, with billions of cells absorbing the mystical essence voraciously, even mending some long-standing minor ailments from continuous sparring and fist practice, reconstructing wounded areas.

The comfort of a long-awaited rain after drought allowed Lu Chenzhou to close his eyes and savor the moment as his Qi-Blood abundantly saturated every muscle and cell, swollen as a waterlogged sponge, unable to absorb a single additional drop of the surplus energy, which transformed into wisps of invisible mist and dispersed through the pores of his skin.

Lu Chenzhou watched the energy dissipate, feeling a twinge of regret.

"It’s really saturated..."

Originally, he had considered not advancing in other Martial Arts to Perfection until after becoming a Martial Artist to boost his Qi-Blood. But his teacher had told him that after becoming a Martial Artist, even first-class Martial Arts would have minimal impact on Qi-Blood enhancement; only True Skill would suffice.

Beneath his protective gear, his muscles swollen, a sign of reaching the preliminary limit of Qi-Blood without being able to control his power well. This would recede after some time.

"Eight points is the limit before breaking the shackles, and not a hint more can be accommodated unless there are special Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or certain Martial Bone Dao Embryos."

There is a type of Martial Bone Dao Embryo called ’Endless Sea of Qi’, which grants its possessor a higher human potential, breaking the eight-point limit.

There were rumors that years ago, a student from Dragon City Martial Arts University discovered he hadn’t broken his shackles yet his Qi-Blood had reached 8.5 points, later identified as Innate Qi Sea.

The gap between 8.5 and 8 points is considerable. Such individuals may not cultivate as fast as those with perverse Martial Bone Dao Embryos, but due to their higher human potential, they can become an unbeatable force at their level, ease through breaking their shackles, and with steady progress, they can go far on the Martial Arts path, no less remarkable than those born with Innate Nine Apertures.