NOVEL NEXT Chapter 271: Aura, Body, and the End of the Tiger Form Era
Feeling the vast power within him, Meng Chuan had a feeling akin to rebirth.
He meticulously understood that his body was still continuously developing, constantly breaking through its previous limits.
This is a process that every new Martial Arts Family member experiences, a secondary development phase lasting about a week.
It's not just about enhancing physical qualities.
Even the spirit and the overall momentum of the person will continuously climb upward.
[The Three Flowers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit] jointly elevate, completely widening the gap with ordinary martial artists.
This is the reason why, in ancient times, those who broke the first major limit were referred to as Celestial Beings.
It's an all-round crushing of qualities, coupled with extremely powerful True Qi, and... a substantial increase in lifespan.
Truly beings from beyond the heavens, starkly different from the common folk.
He focused his gaze once more within, looking at the six brightened major acupoints in his body.
Meng Chuan had an epiphany:
"I have now broken through the first major limit, and next is the cultivation of [Taiyi Three Talents Posture: Earth Posture], extending the transformation of the meridians within the body, gradually connecting these six major acupoints.
When Qi Blood pours in through the extended channels and fills the six points, simultaneously transforming them, the full cultivation of the first major limit is completed..."
When he withdrew his mind from his body, Meng Chuan saw the six major acupoints, within the dim interior, like the brightest stars in the night sky.
"Is the ultimate goal of martial cultivation to brighten all points within the body..."
After breaking through the first major limit, Meng Chuan now possessed the unique introspective ability of the Martial Arts Family.
Unlike the rough self-perception, all other organs, even to the minute cellular structure were within his view.
Except for the areas around the six points, everything else was shrouded in darkness, making the six major acupoints shine even brighter.
Coming to his senses, Meng Chuan then noticed many strong auras outside the door.
The most potent among them should be his master, Luo Guanyun.
Avoiding making his master wait too long, Meng Chuan didn't explore further, compressing his body back to 90%, then pushed open the door and strode out.
...
As the setting sun filtered through the door, Meng Chuan's first glance fell on his master's serious face.
On the second glance, Luo Guanyun's face instantly shifted, joy spreading across his features.
Immediately after, Luo Guanyun said with a bit of reprimand:
"You rascal, what were you doing inside!"
Meng Chuan made a sign to his master, which Luo Guanyun understood right away.
His disciple meant it was crowded and they'd talk later.
"First take the medicine, after the breakthrough, the body is damaged and needs timely replenishment of the deficit."
Luo Guanyun saw Meng Chuan, although appearing fine, with no injury whatsoever.
But there must be hidden injuries within, breaking the first human body lock is no child's play, it's a three-way struggle of will, body, and spirit, injury-free is impossible.
Meng Chuan was puzzled, he felt his current state was unprecedentedly good.
Only the exhilarating feeling of continued strength growth, nothing else felt apparent.
Why take medicine...
"Hmm?"
Luo Guanyun grabbed his arm, letting Gang Qi flow through the meridians, examining Meng Chuan's internal state.
"Jeez... You rascal..."
Luo Guanyun noticed, Meng Chuan's body wasn't just undamaged, it was unusually healthy, damn the kid was really abnormal.
Is this the physical quality that should come after breaking the first major limit?
Were it not for the six points not yet transformed, Luo Guanyun would suspect the boy had already broken through long ago, hiding in the closed room to play with him.
Returning to his senses, he came to an understanding.
If it wasn't the extraordinary amount of Qi Blood constituted, then it's his disciple's "secret".
Luo Guanyun gave a knowing smile and continued:
"Alright, succeeding the breakthrough is good, next you need to rest and recuperate to aid the body's secondary development."
"Understood."
Meng Chuan nodded, he understood what his master implied.
It's best to refrain from practicing martial arts for a while and let the body develop well first.
...
After chatting with his master, Meng Chuan saw many teachers waiting beside him, he walked up, nodded with a smile, and said:
"I have successfully broken through, thanks to Master Lu and all the teachers for the concern."
Lu Zhuxiao had been quite anxious for Meng Chuan earlier, seeing him emerge in good condition, finally calmed his nerves.
He hasn't yet accepted any direct disciples, Meng Chuan is akin to half a direct disciple to him.
The other teachers seeing Meng Chuan's incredible aura, completely unlike someone who just broke through, couldn't help but nod silently.
Initially, there was disbelief in Principal Yang's Celestial Eye, seeing this moment, there's still hope...
The teachers' minds stirred, each mentioning their specialty in True Skill and Fist Skill, offering Meng Chuan to learn anytime.
Lastly, Zhao Chun awkwardly said:
"Xiaomeng, you can't learn my Elephant Form Fist, it's the [Godly Hundred Transformations] Body Technique we mentioned before... are you interested?"
Meng Chuan's eyes lit up at the offer, yes, that's exactly what he wanted to learn.
His Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada is nearing limit breaking, Godly Hundred Transformations would complement perfectly.
While chatting with a few, Dong Yue slowly emerged from the crowd.
He knew this boy could suppress his strength through some unknown characteristic.
Seeing Meng Chuan's physique, he surely retained some things.
Recalling the media's reviews when Motohiko broke through at Fengtian Headquarters, he disdainfully said:
"Xiaomeng, it's all your own people here, still holding back? Remember the media's review on Motohiko?"
Meng Chuan's thoughts flared, information on the United University's Tiger Form era surfaced in his mind.
His body abruptly expanded, from an ordinary build to a two-and-a-half-meter invincible strong man as if inflated.
Release—130%
As his body ascended, Meng Chuan's formidable aura scattered, surpassing that of a newly initiated Martial Artist, with dangerous gray currents disintegrating and gathering around him.
The smile on his face was like a stabilizing anchor in the hearts of all his teachers.
Everyone's eyes sparkled with admiration; this aura, this powerful physique, was indeed the true essence!
"Rest assured, teachers... if this is the era of the Tiger Form,
then I will utterly destroy this era."
...
With his master, Meng Chuan descended the mountain to return home, partly to share his joy.
His uncle's wish was for him to someday become a Martial Artist.
On the other hand, he planned to take advantage of this rest period to spend more time with his family.
After his body's second development phase ended, he would have to devote himself to new cultivation.
Becoming a Martial Artist is only the beginning of Martial Arts; there are six great human limitations ahead, along with countless unknowns waiting to be explored.
After Meng Chuan left, the teachers also scattered.
Lu Zhuxiao happily picked up the phone and called Principal Yang, who was fighting in the Jin Chuan Demon Nest.
[Principal, Meng Chuan has made a breakthrough!]
From the other side, Yang Huan raised his eyebrows and said calmly:
[Oh? How is his aura?]
Typically, when a martial artist breaks through the first limit, their aura to some extent symbolizes their future potential.
Just like the key moment for the second limit Martial Arts masters, the transformation into [Martial Arts Momentum].
Lu Zhuxiao said solemnly:
[He has a very strong aura! That guy's "strength" is too formidable; it feels like just with his physical body, he can crush a bunch of newly minted Martial Artists.
I think even Motohiko, who has opened two orifices, might not be Meng Chuan's match.]
Yang Huan's eyebrows relaxed; if Meng Chuan could seize the Martial Extreme True Inheritance, it would be something significant that could prove him to his master.
[Alright, all of you make sure to nurture this young man well; I'll personally allocate 1000 credits as a reward for Meng Chuan. Whether our Yong'an campus can make a name for itself depends on this occasion.]
[Understood.]
After hanging up the phone, Yang Huan vaguely remembered that Fengtian's headquarters had a "peculiar" set of armor, which was very suited for Meng Chuan to wear.
It's only in each session that the first among the United University peers to seize the Martial Extreme True Inheritance can request a requirement from the principal, Sui Chunqiu.
Whether it's practicing a technique, the secret techniques from the Martial Arts Celestial King,
or borrowing a school's Third Grade True Martial Treasure Armor, all can be fulfilled.
This is not the school's reward for [Martial Extreme True Inheritance] but Sui Chunqiu's personal encouragement for them.
"I'll highlight these aspects to the young man when I return, and... let me investigate a little."
...
Huayun Prefecture.
After parting with his master, Meng Chuan walked back home.
Upon pushing open the door, his uncle seemed to have just finished work, sitting on the sofa watching TV while playing with walnuts, and his aunt was cooking in the kitchen.
Seeing him return home, the elder couple was happy yet slightly puzzled:
"Chuan'er, didn't you say recently you'd prepare to break through to Martial Artist at school?"
Meng Chuan nodded with a smile:
"Yes, I've already made the breakthrough."
"Really?!"
Meng Yongzhi sprang up, rushing over to grab his arm, eyes turning red, unsure what to say:
"Good... good!"
Xue Na in the kitchen also heard the commotion, dropping the spatula with a clang, rushing to the living room almost in tears.
Meng Chuan held his aunt's trembling hand, softly saying:
"Don't be too excited, you two, have a seat and let's talk."
The three of them sat together on the sofa, listening to Meng Chuan narrating the distinctiveness of being a Martial Artist.
Seeing Meng Chuan hook his finger, a strand of rainbow-like True Qi swirled around his palm.
Meng Yongzhi's emotions grew more intense, his hands trembling.
He was more knowledgeable than Xue Na, understanding that this unique ability was possessed only by heads of the Police Martial Artist teams; Chuan'er had truly succeeded!
Previously, Meng Yongzhi merely wanted to persuade his wife to support Meng Chuan's practice, suggesting he might become a Martial Artist one day.
Never did he imagine that his casual words from the past would turn into reality today.
He looked at Xue Na, both of them overwhelmed with joy.
In this era, the status of Martial Artists is most esteemed.
With Meng Chuan's achievement, it could genuinely merit a separate page in their family record.
Smelling the aroma of the food wafting from the kitchen, Xue Na cried out in surprise, rushing to turn off the stove.
Meng Chuan's gaze followed her, drifting towards the window.
The evening glow bathed everything in a golden hue, seemingly gilding the moment.
From today, Meng Chuan is no longer an "ordinary person."
But a "Land Immortal" in the eyes of common people, the "Senior Meng" in the eyes of martial artists.
...
After dinner, Meng Chuan returned to the attic's top floor to assess his current state.
Like a tricycle transforming into a sports car, as he stood gathering momentum, everything around him merged into his aura.
Indescribable momentum spread in layers, seemingly causing the air to condense and tremble, likening him to a deity in ordinary people's eyes.
Meng Chuan dared not attempt to punch or kick, fearing that casual movements could lead to the collapse of the attic.
In his energy-releasing state, even a slight arm raise caused air to burst with sound.
At this moment, he seemed like an ancient beast, even his breathing accompanied by sounds of wind and thunder.
This is the terrifying transformation brought to the body by the simultaneous effect of essence, energy, and spirit after breaking the first great limit of the human body.
"Better suppress it a little, it's... too formidable."