All of us are one

Chapter 82 Humanoid Radar

Top floor of the ship's deck.

Jiang Yanming practiced basic boxing techniques in a horse stance, the wind from his punches whistling through the air.

Not far away, the elderly man in white, Senior Liang, sat in a chair, picked up a wine gourd from the small table next to him, and took a small sip of the fine wine.

The old man looked at Jiang Yanming and shook his head, saying, "Young friend Jiang, with your physique comparable to the second level of the Qi Condensation Realm, practicing basic fist techniques is not very meaningful."

"Practicing basic boxing techniques is mainly to correct the boxing techniques I learned before," Jiang Yanming explained while practicing boxing. "Master Ji believes that the boxing techniques I learned were too superficial and not conducive to future cultivation."

"I didn't expect that young friend Jiang would encounter such a problem." The old man chuckled and shook his head. "Indeed, since the visualization method was improved, many martial artists do not learn the corresponding fist techniques before they condense their Qi and blood."

Jiang Yanming withdrew his fist and looked at the old man, not quite understanding the meaning behind his words.

"The martial arts tradition of my Divine Martial Kingdom originates from the Upper Realm. Young friend Jiang should know of the existence of the Upper Realm, right?" the old man asked.

"I understand." Jiang Yanming nodded.

"The inheritance left by the upper realm can only be cultivated up to the fourth level of the Qi Condensation Realm, but many talented martial artists are recruited by the upper realm when they reach the second or third level of the Qi Condensation Realm."

The old man explained, "Later, the connection with the upper realm was severed. The visualization method was improved by many martial artists in the Divine Martial Kingdom and eventually formed the current visualization method."

"The current visualization method no longer emphasizes the foundation before the Qi and Blood Condensation. As long as the physique meets the standard, one can comprehend the visualization method and feel its profound meaning to condense the Qi and Blood."

Seeing Jiang Yanming's confusion, the old man asked, "Did Hall Master Ji tell you that your Great River Alliance's Xuan Shui Guan Fa (Mysterious Water View) has a corresponding fist technique?"

"I did say that," Jiang Yanming nodded.

"This set of fist techniques is a method for tempering the body. In the past, martial artists would first decide on a visualization method to cultivate in the future, and then practice the fist techniques corresponding to the visualization method." The old man shook his head slightly. "Now, many forces will not allow their beginner disciples to come into contact with fist techniques. Among them, the martial artists of the Four Kingdoms Alliance have the worst foundation."

Jiang Yanming remained silent. He came from the Four Nations Alliance and his martial arts foundation was very poor.

"Don't worry, a poor foundation is nothing. Your physique already surpasses that of many martial artists, including those at the first stage of Qi Condensation." The old man smiled and said, "Whether you are a Qi Condensation cultivator or not, the essence of cultivation is to strengthen your physique."

"Huh?" Jiang Yanming asked in surprise.

"Haha, many martial artists only know how to cultivate, but they don't know why they cultivate." The old man stroked his white beard and laughed. "In the past, martial arts training was from the outside in, but now it is both inside and outside."

"Does Senior Liang mean that modern martial arts can eliminate the need to cultivate the corresponding fist techniques for visualization, and instead directly condense qi and blood after simply tempering the body, thus making up for the problem of not having cultivated fist techniques in the past?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"It can be made up for, but further cultivation will require more time," the old man replied. "The Qi and Blood Condensation Qi should be used to temper the five internal organs, but instead, it has to be used to temper the skin, muscles, and bones that should be in good condition, which naturally consumes more Qi."

Jiang Yanming suddenly realized and asked, "Then what were the two Qi cultivation techniques you just taught this junior?"

"It's just a practical method of circulating qi," the old man chuckled as he explained. "Those two methods will be helpful to you. First, they can enhance your eyesight and hearing, and second, they can stabilize your injuries."

"As I said before, your Great River Alliance's Xuan Shui Visualization Method belongs to the water element, which is the same as the visualization method I cultivate. These two methods of circulating energy will not conflict."

Jiang Yanming nodded upon hearing this. The two Qi-building techniques that Senior Liang had passed on to him were indeed helpful, and quite helpful at that, judging from the description.

Simply put, sight and hearing are very important, as they make it easier to detect danger so that one can avoid it or retaliate.

"I have something I'm very curious about, and I would appreciate it if Senior Liang could answer it," Jiang Yanming couldn't help but ask.

Seeing the old man nod, he asked, "Senior, you have fought against powerful figures from the Holy Alliance, which possesses numerous weapons of mass destruction. How did you manage to evade those weapons?"

"Intuition!" the old man replied simply.

"Intuition?" Jiang Yanming looked confused, even suspecting that the other party was trying to fool him.

"When weapons of mass destruction are deployed, Liang's intuition will issue a warning that he must leave immediately!" the old man said with some emotion. "That feeling is strange. When weapons of mass destruction can no longer threaten Liang, the intuition warning will not be triggered."

"Liang once asked other martial artists, and they said they had similar intuitions after leaving the Divine Martial Kingdom, but were limited by their inability to perceive the danger through sight and hearing."

"This?" Jiang Yanming was somewhat surprised. This was no different from a humanoid radar, and it was even more powerful at predicting danger than radar.

"Don't be surprised. Once you've condensed your Qi and blood and left the Divine Martial Kingdom, you'll likely experience the same intuition," the old man chuckled. "When you encounter danger in the Four Kingdoms Alliance in the future, you'll understand what it feels like to have that intuition."

Jiang Yanming nodded upon hearing this, feeling much more relaxed.

If he can awaken this intuition to sense danger, then this intuition will likely be of great help when he encounters trouble in the future, making it easier for him to resolve problems.

"Alright, young friend Jiang, please continue." The old man stood up, holding his wine gourd.

"Take care, senior." Jiang Yanming bowed respectfully.

"It's not easy to forget the boxing techniques you've practiced for so many years; you can only persevere." The old man tapped his left hand behind his back and left the ship's deck without looking back.

Jiang Yanming continued practicing basic boxing techniques. As a true disciple of the Jingtao Martial Arts School, he had already mastered the Jingtao boxing techniques to the point of muscle memory, making it difficult for him to forget them now.

However, upon closer reflection, forgetting the Surging Waves Fist Technique isn't too difficult. As long as he learns more advanced fist techniques, he should gradually forget the Surging Waves Fist Technique.

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The time came to the afternoon of September 7th, 348 in the Gregorian calendar.

A city cut off from water supply in the Yangtze River basin.

This is a city standing on the banks of a great river. Because it was only established more than 20 years ago, most of the buildings in the city were built in the last ten years, and there are still some buildings under construction.

As a large city on the banks of the Yangtze River, Duanshui City is naturally bustling with activity. Many ships can be seen moored at the riverside port, and dockworkers, like industrious ants, are loading and unloading goods between the ships and the dock.

Just then, a fleet of ships flying the black flag with white lettering of the Great River Alliance came upstream.

On the top of the ship's deck in the center, several people were standing by the railing.

"Young friend Jiang, we've arrived at Duanshui City," the white-robed elder said softly. "Do you remember what you and I agreed on: after your Qi and blood condensed, you would go to Jiangnan for a trip?"

"Of course I remember," Jiang Yanming replied. "If you don't believe me, you can come to Duanshui City after visiting your friends in Beiliu City. Then I will travel to Jiangnan with you."

"Young Master Jiang, you're quite calculating." The old man looked at Jiang Yanming and laughed. "Alright, I'll come to Duanshui City to pick you up after I finish visiting my friend."

"Thank you, senior." Jiang Yanming bowed in thanks, showing no sign of being surprised that his scheme had been seen through.