Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups Chapter 1176 - 571:

This round, he chose not to expand his domain to its full extent, opting instead to compress it intensely, shrinking it to fit within a single inch across his palm.

Across the previously tranquil ocean surface, a large volume of seawater abruptly ignored gravity's pull, yanked upward forcefully as though seized by a ferocious tornado.

Through the influence of the True Qi force field, this volume of seawater suspended roughly an inch over Fang Cheng’s palm, creating a swiftly rotating whirlpool of water.

Fang Cheng fixed his stare intently, his eyes burning fiercely, zeroing in on the transformations occurring right in his hand.

The following instant, a bunch of pristine golden True Fire erupted from the creases in his palm, surging into the vortex's core.

The seawater got wrapped in intense heat, yet contrary to expectations, it failed to evaporate and scatter right away.

Thanks to the robust restraint and equilibrium provided by Mixed Yuan True Qi, the sharply contrasting forces of water and fire started to whirl and blend nonstop within his grasp.

In a flash, a sphere about the size of a fist took shape.

It wasn't merely a plain water orb or a blazing fireball, but rather a luminous ball radiating seven vibrant hues, twirling dynamically in Fang Cheng’s palm.

Crimson, amber, golden, emerald, azure, indigo, and purple—the spectrum of colors swirled, the brilliance overwhelming.

It appeared utterly magnificent, resembling the planet's priciest jewel.

Nevertheless, from within emanated a terrifying energy pulse that chilled the blood, fiercely hot, akin to cradling a tiny, intensified sun.

"Go."

Fang Cheng casually flicked his wrist, thrusting the light ball down into the ocean ahead.

Hiss—

As soon as the light ball made contact with the seawater, a sharp hissing blast erupted.

A vast area of seawater erupted into frenzy, boiling over and generating a ring of churning white foam.

The light ball's mild seven-colored glow erupted violently in that instant.

Boom!

Fang Cheng's eyes tightened, promptly ramping up the release rate of his Innate True Fire.

This abrupt escalation proved the final trigger, utterly dismantling the delicate harmony between water and fire energies.

The immensely packed, squeezed energy burst free without warning, and a deafening roar ripped through the beach's peace.

Seawater in a three-meter circle vanished into vapor from this devastating power.

It didn't even get a chance to bubble before the horrific heat turned it to steam.

A pale shock front, loaded with blistering vapor and golden blazes, shot up suddenly, exploding outward with fury.

On the water's face, a dome-shaped void formed, glossy as glass, with the seabed sand showing glassy fusion, sparkling like crystals.

Simultaneously, the nearby seawater oddly halted for a split second, seemingly cowed by the raw destruction.

Then, yielding to gravity, it thundered back in a mighty rush, kicking up waves several meters tall.

Hualala—

The wild waves battered the shore with rage, drenching Fang Cheng completely, the water clinging stubbornly without fading.

His eyes held a touch of surprise, gazing wonderingly at the heaving sea and the lingering mist.

He had only aimed to keep the commotion small, yet it sparked this massive display?

After a brief pause in bewilderment, Fang Cheng shook his head, a grin tugging at his mouth.

Still, the might lived up to expectations at least.

He raised his hand and twisted his wrist, shaking off the leftover warmth in his palm.

This was just an initial minor test of the domain power, and it already packed such a punch.

In an actual clash against a foe, unleashing its total might—what chaos would that unleash?

Or even shoving this high-speed spinning, super-compressed "True Qi Bomb" straight into an opponent's core...

Even those tough-skinned mutant beasts famed for their resilience would probably shatter into bits in a heartbeat, right?

Fang Cheng's imagination ran rampant, abruptly flashing to a iconic anime moment, his smile widening further.

This technique, maybe it deserved the name "True Qi Spiral Ball"?

"Ou—Ou—"

A piercing, melodious call sliced through the heavens.

Over the adjacent cliffs, a flock of seagulls wheeled and soared, flaunting their nimble forms amid the climbing dawn light and ocean gusts.

Witnessing this, Fang Cheng reined in his wandering mind.

He shifted his focus once more to the interface, scanning the refreshed physical stats.

[Constitution: 83]

[Strength: 70]

[Agility: 64]

[Spirit: 70]

[Free Attributes: 15 points]

The prior 3 points from rewards had seamlessly boosted his Constitution automatically.

Fang Cheng balled his fist, his finger joints cracking sharply in sequence.

He sensed distinctly that with Constitution's deeper upgrade, the rush of vital blood and vigor through his body and limbs intensified even more.

Like unending torrents in full flow, brimming with endless life force.

Fang Cheng centered his awareness, examining his arms, legs, organs, and entrails, ultimately directing his inner sight to the Dantian Qi Sea.

The formerly dense and expansive liquid True Qi layer had now clearly shrunk by roughly one-tenth.

Fang Cheng's eyes sharpened a bit.

Constitution's rise did bring passive growth to Dantian size, sure.

But chiefly, it stemmed from the heavy drain during the domain's activation earlier.

From executing Qigong and Tai Chi Boxing, executing Cultivation Techniques, to finally achieving breakthrough.

The whole sequence spanned a few minutes, plus that test strike, and it ate up a tenth of his True Qi stores.

Such enormous expenditure—if it hit any peer-level Martial Artist, they'd likely exhaust themselves before the domain even appeared.

Were it not for breaching the 80-point Constitution threshold, granting a Dantian volume hundreds of times beyond normal, sustaining it would prove just as impossible.

Even now, with his True Qi pool, full domain deployment in fierce, desperate fights could last barely over an hour.

Besides endurance limits, the coverage area demands swift attention too.

Currently, maximum domain spread yields about a three-meter active radius.

That means a circular zone of around 20 square meters, roughly matching his lounge's dimensions.

Beyond that boundary, domain mastery drops off sharply, and the water-fire stability crumbles at once.

"However, this is only temporary."

Fang Cheng felt no worry over it.

Per the Skill Effect details, this represents just the basic stage of [Mixed Element True Domain].

As Qi Gong Skill Level advances, and overall True Qi expands, the domain's scope and potency will advance in tandem.

Someday, it might genuinely reach the legendary "Buddha Country in the Palm."

With one mere intent, reshaping skies and lands, dominating every foe.

After dissecting the fresh domain skill, Fang Cheng prepared to dismiss the interface when his sight locked suddenly.

Toward the bottom of the [Mixed Element True Domain] section, a tiny annotation line appeared:

[Note: The current domain only integrates the primary laws of ’water’ and ’fire’. If you can perceive and incorporate the heaviness of ’earth’ and the agility of ’wind’, assembling the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, the domain will undergo an immeasurable ultimate transformation...]

Earth, water, fire, wind? Form is emptiness?

Fang Cheng paused briefly, then enlightenment flared in his gaze.

This straightforward annotation seemed to unlock a gateway to an entirely fresh realm for him.

He had figured his martial path centered solely on body tempering and energy building.

At best, via Visualization Method, honing his resolve, strengthening his soul.

Yet now, he understood that this journey's pinnacle could embrace everything, commanding the laws of nature.

The world stretches wide, mutants wield countless bizarre powers, including powerhouses who manipulate earth and tempests.

Since their abilities attain such feats, these laws stand within grasp.

And his Qigong, grown from core outward, having fused water and fire, could perhaps seize earth and wind powers too.

By then, what he forges won't be a mere domain, but a fully realized personal realm.

"Hoo—"

Fang Cheng breathed out a lengthy stale breath, quelling the whirl of ideas in his chest.

The sun climbed high, along the distant seaside road, car horns blared in succession.

Farther off at the harbor, several fishing vessels tooted as they set out.

The city fully stirred from sleep, pulsing with lively energy.

Fang Cheng pivoted, treading the yielding sand toward the land.

He stooped to grab the T-shirt and pants tossed aside earlier, slipping them on without drying the droplets on his skin.

The wet cloth stuck to his frame, but under his scorching body heat, it steamed dry in mere moments.

Time to head back.

After all, even for a mighty Grandmaster, a hearty breakfast remains essential.