With Countless Qualities Bestowed Upon Me, I Shall Ultimately Become Immortal

After Lu Ang finished speaking, he went somewhere else with the others.

He was just promoted to Celestial King, having taken up the post of guardian of the Northern Lands at the beginning of this year.

This first Supernova Championship is definitely a significant political achievement, which is why he made such a valuable promise.

After three rounds, the banquet was nearing its end.

Meng Chuan saw his master drinking enthusiastically with Grandmaster Zhao, so he continued to sit and wait.

He was already an adult and had drunk quite a bit of toasts from others today.

Thanks to his far superior physical condition, he was still in good shape, not affecting his study of cultivation techniques in the afternoon.

Finally, Secretary Wu An came over, and Meng Chuan stood up to greet him.

He whispered in Meng Chuan's ear:

"Xiaomeng, don't be in a hurry to leave, come to the private room next door, Lu Zhenshou is waiting for you inside."

"Okay."

Meng Chuan wondered why Celestial King Lu was looking for him.

Since he became the champion of the Northern Lands, Celestial King experts, who are usually hard to come by, have been appearing in droves...

Meng Chuan glanced at his master's state, seeing he was still in high spirits, and went directly.

He pushed open the door, and inside the private room was Lu Ang drinking alone.

Meng Chuan did not dare be negligent and respectfully toasted.

Lu Ang drank it all and jokingly said:

"The big internet celebrity has arrived?"

Meng Chuan showed an embarrassed expression.

Since the news of his championship spread, his Douyin followers skyrocketed and now total over ten million.

So Lu Ang was not wrong to say that he is now a "Martial Arts internet celebrity."

"Your fist skills are pretty good, with standard, precise movements. They're perfect for making some teaching videos, which could supplement your Martial Arts practice."

Meng Chuan had already planned to do this without Lu Ang having to say it.

But he didn't have the corresponding teaching certification, so he couldn't upload paid Martial Arts videos.

In the Qi Blood Martial Arts Era, even ordinary people who hadn't become Martial Artists could speak knowledgably about Martial Arts, discussing it in-depth.

Therefore, Great Chu managed this aspect quite strictly; generally, only a Martial Arts Family member could pass an exam to obtain a teaching qualification.

For instance, when Luo Guanyun opened a Martial Arts hall back in the day, he needed to get the corresponding certificates.

Lu Ang knew Meng Chuan's background well and with a smile said:

"I'm fully aware of your improved Guoyi Fist.

When I was governor of Gansu Province, I naturally knew who improved the new version of Guoyi Fist."

Meng Chuan suddenly realized, the Guoyi Fist he improved was already at the provincial trial stage as mentioned by Principal Yang Huan a few months ago, and Gansu Province was the trial area.

Lu Ang continued:

"Your Guoyi Fist has performed quite well in the provincial trial stage.

The nation and I personally have intentions to push for a full-scale promotion across the Northern Lands in the next stage.

How about first giving you a [Northern Lands Basic Fist Skill Promotion Ambassador Certification]?

With this, you can upload paid teaching videos.

From a protection standpoint, wait until you become a Martial Arts Family member and then switch to a new version of the Guoyi Fist Founder Certification.

Then you can upload teaching videos about Guoyi Fist, and I believe that day won't be far off."

"Understood, thank you, Lu Zhenshou."

Meng Chuan understood his counterpart's intentions; Lu Ang just hinted without spelling it out.

Once he progressed to a Martial Arts Family member, he'd no longer fear disturbances from Demon Path forces.

With this founder certification, teaching Guoyi Fist then will probably earn him a fortune...

Lu Ang drank the last sip of his wine and stood up to pat Meng Chuan on the shoulder.

"Keep up the good work; you are our Northern Lands' pride, and both Northern United University and Hanhai have high hopes for your future.

When you're back in Yong'an, don't slack off; practicing fist skills and stance is a lifetime commitment."

That's exactly how he does it; practicing Martial Arts without pause is his persistence.

Meng Chuan clinked glasses with Lu Zhenshou and said loudly:

"Meng Chuan understands!"

...

After the banquet, at three o'clock in the afternoon.

In the hotel.

Elder Zhao was in the room, preparing the items necessary for {Cyan Nether Dragon Lock Body} initiation.

He took out two small glass tubes from his bag, one green and one black.

They were the [Cyan Nether Two Qi]worth nearly thirty million.

Elder Zhao thought of the previous bet with Luo Guanyun, deeply regretting it...

"How long do you think it will take for that Meng Chuan to get started?"

He turned to look at his apprentice Wang Ye beside him.

Wang Ye thought for a moment and said:

"Brother Meng can cultivate the Qi Nourishing Armor Technique to Perfection; his talent in Hard Skills far surpasses mine. I estimate it will take about three days for him to get started."

Hard Skills differ from fist skills; if one's muscular body isn't apt enough, there's no improvement no matter how much effort is put in once a certain level is reached.

Wang Ye could feel that achieving a Mastery level in the Armor Technique was his limit.

To advance to Perfection, he could only hope for a transformation by breaking through the first significant limit, with the body's transformation by the acupuncture points all over.

He took nearly half a month back then to initiate this Cyan Nether Dragon Lock Body.

Considering Meng Chuan's extraordinary talent, he mentioned a three-day timeframe.

Elder Zhao, having prepared everything, finally said:

"That sounds about right, Wang Ye. You need to work hard; you should have sensed it at the banquet just now.

Meng Chuan's Qi Blood has progressed again, but yours is still slightly ahead of his. Don't let him become a Martial Arts Family member one day while you're still strolling through the Ninth Pass."

"Rest assured, Master."

Wang Ye felt embarrassed, but he remained confident in terms of Qi Blood.

...

A few minutes later, Luo Guanyun came with Meng Chuan.

Seeing Meng Chuan enter, Zhao Shousui instructed,

"Make haste, take it off."

The Cyan Netherworld Dragon Lock Body focuses on bones and muscles, a hard skill that strengthens the whole body.

With clothes in the way, it's difficult to get a good grip.

Glancing around, Meng Chuan noticed there were four grown men in the room including himself...

Whatever, he's not that shy. Except for the essential parts, as per Elder Zhao's requirements, Meng Chuan was down to his underwear.

"Tsk tsk... truly muscular,"

Wang Ye said with a sly look.

Meng Chuan raised an eyebrow and said,

"What, want to practice more tonight?"

Wang Ye obediently shut his mouth.

Zhao Shousui admired the figure before him, which looked like it was sculpted from marble.

He nodded and said,

"Hard skills are the same as fist skills; knowing the effects and understanding the reasons are equally important. Sit down first, and I'll introduce the origins of this hard skill to you."

Meng Chuan sat down, inwardly thinking,

"Then why have me undress so soon..."

Elder Zhao said gravely,

"The origin of this technique can be traced back to when Wudang was first founded.

Legend has it that after a great earthquake, an abyss appeared at the back mountain of Wudang, now known as the Demon Nest.

Ancestor Sanfeng entered to exorcise demons and eventually beheaded the demon dragon, eliminating a major threat to Wudang.

But limited by technology at the time, the entrance to the Demon Nest couldn't be sealed. The demonic qi from the dragon's corpse inside leaked out, causing many in Wudang to fall seriously ill, which is the origin of this bottle of Dragon Fall Qi.

Later, Ancestor Sanfeng collected celestial cyan qi from the clouds, which is this Pure Celestial Cyan Qi in my hand, to heal everyone. After their recovery, people found that not only did they have no aftereffects, but their muscles and bones were also significantly strengthened.

As the ancestor's power soared, he moved a mountain peak with great force, sealing the entrance to the Demon Nest with a combination of earth qi and physical measures, thus eliminating the threat of Dragon Fall Qi.

Yet later, some people, seeking to enhance their muscles and bones, deliberately sought to come in contact with Dragon Fall Qi. The ancestor had no choice but to create the Cyan Nether Body Refining Skill. After centuries of development, it gradually evolved into today's Cyan Netherworld Dragon Lock Body."

Meng Chuan suddenly understood.

The origin of this method is quite mystical, even linked to the founding ancestor of the Wudang Sect, this living immortal.

In ancient times, his realm surpassed the average person's understanding.

More than five hundred years ago, he was known as the Flying Dragon Manifested True Monarch of Great Benevolence, but his exact strength was unknown, unfathomable.

But three hundred years ago, the True Monarch entered a semi-retreat state, and a hundred years later, the Wudang Sect announced his ascension.

People don't know if he passed away as an immortal or became a celestial official in the heavens.

Since the glorious era of Qi Blood Martial Arts began, people gradually lost such superstitious notions, for in this age, everyone can be like a dragon!

Returning to his senses, Meng Chuan listened as the other continued,

"This method, though a hard skill, also emphasizes visualization. It stresses 'imagining to stand shoulder to shoulder with a dragon,' thus stimulating the body's potential.

Later, after you take this Celestial Cyan Qi, your body will harbor a 'Dragon Demon.'

The key point arrived, and Meng Chuan offered a cup of hot tea, which Elder Zhao sipped before explaining,

'What is the Dragon Demon? It will make your actions rash and your heart spirit savage, subtly steering towards the behaviors of a 'Demon.' It is 'muscles and bones like a dragon, heart spirit akin to a demon,' thus called the Dragon Demon."

Pausing, Elder Zhao continued,

"How to resolve it? Look at the etched copy in your hand, embossed with 'Ancestor Sanfeng's Twelve Hidden Dragon Diagrams,' once daily to keep your heart spirit upright. Additionally, use the 'Dragon Capturing Skill' depicted in the copy to forge and temper the body, once every three to seven days will suffice.

Seven is the ultimate number; exceeding this limit will unlock the Dragon Demon and jeopardize the human soul. But don't shorten the intervals of tempering, no matter how strong your body's restorative powers are, give the Dragon Demon time to relax, for too much is as bad as too little."

"Understood."

The Dragon Capturing Skill's method of tempering is quite complex, covering almost all acupoints from the neck to the ankles, except essential areas.

Brother Gang is a professional Martial Arts Family level tempering instructor, naturally equipped with this method.

Meng Chuan doesn't have to worry about being unable to temper when back in Yongan.

Meng Chuan continued to listen as Grandmaster Zhao explained how to visualize the Hidden Dragon Map.

Ten minutes later, he had memorized it by heart.

"Not a bad memory, your master said you have congenital spirit deficiency."

This is a capability brought by the special attribute of eternal evidence; Meng Chuan couldn't explain it well, so he then asked,

"If my spiritual power is lacking, will it affect practicing the Dragon Lock Body?"

"No, this should not concern you. Even for the Divine Skill Level Dragon Elephant Wisdom Skill, only your 'essence' is required. In other words, as long as your physical strength meets its training standard, you can practice it without having to consider anything else."

Meng Chuan had an epiphany, realizing that perhaps in the future, he might have the chance to practice this famed 'number one hard skill in the world' in advance.

Coming back to his senses, he saw Zhao Shousui removing his shirt and said in a deep voice,

"Watch closely."

Luo Guanyun leaned in and said with a laugh,

"I'm watching."

"..."

Meng Chuan watched as the other's muscles and bones in his upper body began to visibly twist and quiver with slight effort. Accompanied by faint sounds, a rich cyan light emanated as if penned in a serpentine dance.

The dragon spine coursed from the waist and abdomen upward to the neck, seeming to come alive under command.

Looking back at Zhao Shousui, he no longer had the previous laid-back appearance with the black tank top and flip-flops.

With increasingly radiant cyan light, his eyes seemed to reveal a massive azure dragon.

Meng Chuan admired and said,

"Elder Zhao, is this the Perfection level of the Dragon Lock Body?"

"Yes, once you have completely subdued the Dragon Demon within your body, that will be the day you master this cultivation technique.

If you want to control your entire body's muscles and bones as if they are truly alive, like me, you must reach Perfection in your progress.

After Perfection, it's akin to already breaking through part of the human body's limits, and you can even enhance your natural constitution!"