Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups Chapter 1175 - 571:
Previously on Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups...
Dawn breaks with the sun climbing upward, its radiant light bathing the heavens in a soft glow.
Fang Cheng eases back his surging energy bit by bit, and the vivid ring of light encircling him slowly fades away into the atmosphere.
The wild, churning waters of Qingshui Bay settle into tranquility, much like a fierce creature brought under control.
No longer harsh, the ocean breeze now brings mild, broken waves that tenderly lap against the shore.
Still bare in the shallow sea reaching his knees, Fang Cheng basks in the morning rays that outline him in gold.
After the close brush with "Unity of Heaven and Man," his presence has shifted in subtle but deep ways.
The fierce sharpness is now completely tamed, giving way to a composed serenity like that of an ancient peak.
He stands as if a sleeping volcano looms.
Outwardly serene and unshaken, deep inside he harbors immense power that could rattle the ground and stir the oceans.
This might stems from the core of vitality, going beyond simple force.
That's the true essence of martial arts presence.
Such intense self-control elevates his body to a godly state, resembling a Martial God statue erected in the mortal realm.
Each segment of his muscular build and every line of sinew, honed through long years of training, pulses with inherent rhythmic strength.
Swift like lightning, firm like a mountain.
The refreshing sea water washes over his knees, while his wide back looks like outstretched wings.
Droplets of water slide across his skin that gleams with a golden sheen, gathering at his waist before falling back into the waves.
Fang Cheng raises his head, his eyes fixed on the alert message that shines as brightly as the ascending sun.
A faint smile of pure delight curves his lips.
Once at Cuihai Lake in Tian Nan Province, he had fused Qigong with Tai Chi Boxing, drawing on profound martial insights to grasp the wondrous art of "Unity of Intent and Qi," laying the groundwork for building a Qi Field.
And now, on this East Sea coast, he grasped the chance bestowed by nature, blending the clashing elements of water and fire.
The technique has at last achieved completion, emerging from its shell.
This also solidifies his conviction even more.
The martial path isn't just about piling up numbers or stacking separate abilities in isolation.
Fighting, Qigong, Visualization, Fitness...
These branches that appear separate are in fact deeply connected and woven together.
The body forms the base for all, Qigong serves as the inner-outer linking force, martial skills provide the means to unleash power, and the mind directs the ultimate commands.
Maybe, only when every ability merges fully and harmonizes.
Will he ascend to the true summit of martial arts, approaching the fabled state of "Body Sanctification."
While his mind wanders through these ideas, the interface keeps glowing steadily, revealing fresh update messages.
[Congratulations, you have gained two skill upgrade prizes at the same time]
[Upgrade Prize One, 3 points to Constitution Attribute]
[Upgrade Prize Two, unlocked the Grandmaster Level Qigong special trait "Mixed Element True Domain"]
Fang Cheng scans the prize details on the display.
His attention then lingers on the brief descriptions of the fresh ability in the Qigong section.
[Mixed Element True Domain: A unique Qi Field realm born from Qigong hitting the Grandmaster stage of perfect mastery.]
[Positioning the self as the Innate Cauldron, pulling in Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to refine within, then projecting infinite vitality outward.]
[Once triggered, the domain forms a self-contained True Qi realm centered on the user, bendable to their desires. Its span and power density will rise in tandem with Cultivation Level and Skill Level.]
[Inside this realm, you can profoundly disrupt natural principles, steer air currents, adjust temperatures of land and air, convert diverse energy types, and slowly merge the nearby surroundings to attain a state where heaven and earth blend into a single hue]
"Disrupting natural principles... Merging surroundings... Blending heaven and earth into one hue?"
Fang Cheng whispers these phrases, the spark in his eyes intensifying further.
Earlier uses of Qigong were mostly ways to boost the body.
Be it layering over the skin, forming a Golden Light Protective Shield, igniting True Qi to coat knuckles, or shaping it into a slash to launch.
At heart, they all treated True Qi as a power layer on the physique; even rare attacks on foes boiled down to basic thermal bursts.
Yet this Qi Field realm truly embodies "dominance."
It reminds Fang Cheng of Telekinesis wielders such as Luo Lie and the Masked Guest from past battles.
Though their feats look alike on the surface, the underlying principles differ enormously.
Telekinesis experts wield mental force to alter the real world, acting like unseen hands shifting things.
In contrast, the "Mixed Element True Domain" channels one's immense True Qi as a conduit, extending out to create an unchallenged territory.
True Qi saturates every bit of space in this territory.
His intent acts as the leader, with True Qi as countless devoted troops.
As his focus directs, True Qi moves accordingly, thus surrounding, absorbing, and even remolding the substances nearby.
Here, his intent establishes the only law.
"Why not give it another go?"
Fang Cheng whispers to himself, surveying his surroundings.
The day has now fully lightened, with vehicles already passing along the far-off seaside road.
Unleashing the Domain power as before would stir up excessive disturbance and draw unwanted eyes.
He opts to set it aside for now, readying to turn away, when an odd notion suddenly strikes him.
Since the Mixed Element True Domain allows free control, couldn't its scope be scaled at will too?
This idea sparking, Fang Cheng's eyes narrow as he ponders briefly.
Next, he extends his right hand palm-up discreetly, channeling the True Qi inside.
Buzz—
On a whim, the space over his palm warps suddenly, releasing a hum akin to rapid oscillations.