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Chapter Two: Overwhelming Power
Upon obtaining the Strange Stone Pearl, a sensation of True Qi awakened within Lin Feng, filling his heart with immense joy.
As he noticed it was nearing noon, Lin Feng decided not to linger any longer. He disregarded the thought of hunting for wild game and quickly returned home.
At that moment, a gray figure flashed into view. It was a middle-aged man with a pale yellowish complexion, looking somewhat frail as if afflicted by illness. Dressed in a gray long robe, he appeared surprisingly spirited, especially his pair of bright, piercing eyes.
This man quietly watched Lin Feng leave and murmured to himself, "I shall stake everything on this person in this lifetime; whether it is right or wrong remains to be seen. Let him keep the treasure for a few days while I attend to pressing matters. By the time I return, I should be able to discern something."
With that, the Gray Robed Man turned and vanished into thin air. He reappeared miles away, striding deep into the Azure Wind Mountain Range.
After finishing lunch, Lin Feng's parents went out to work in the fields while Lin Feng began his training in the backyard.
In Qingshan Town, the Lin family practiced a form of basic martial arts. The Five Elements Fist that Lin Feng trained in was one such basic martial art, primarily aimed at strengthening the body and conditioning muscles and bones.
Martial arts can be categorized into various types: body movement techniques, lightness skills, body refining techniques, and offensive techniques. The Five Elements Fist that Lin Feng practiced belonged to the category of body refining techniques.
Lin Feng assumed his stance and mobilized his True Qi, feeling it flow throughout his body with each movement, filling him with strength.
As Lin Feng began attempting to practice the Five Elements Fist, the Stone Pearl within him trembled lightly. Suddenly, he felt as though he had plunged into an ocean of comprehension; every punch he threw felt as if he had practiced it countless times before—exceedingly familiar.
The cultivation of martial arts is divided into several levels: Foundation, Entry, Accomplishment, Great Accomplishment, and Perfection. Previously, Lin Feng's training could only be considered at the Foundation level; he had not even reached Entry.
However, this time Lin Feng utilized it effortlessly and executed the Five Elements Fist with fluidity, easily reaching the Entry level.
Suppressing his overwhelming joy, Lin Feng continued to train. Each punch he threw harnessed the power of his entire body—sometimes sharp and fierce, sometimes light and graceful; at times flowing smoothly like a river and at others explosive and domineering; sometimes heavy and profound—completely different from how he had performed before.
As evening approached, Lin Feng had already cultivated the Five Elements Fist to the Foundation stage, his fists brimming with a powerful and oppressive force.
After dinner, Lin Feng sat cross-legged on his bed and began to regulate his breathing. With each breath, he felt his pores open up, and the formless, colorless Earth Spirit Energy surged into his body like a tide. It was quickly transformed into True Qi by the Strange Stone Pearl, stored within his Dantian and Twelve Meridians.
Lin Feng sensed that this True Qi was different from what was rumored in the Lin family. The True Qi spoken of in the family was pale white, while the True Qi he cultivated was a rich milky white, resembling milk—completely different.
He had a clear feeling that the True Qi he cultivated was many times stronger than that of the other members of the Lin family. Its density was unmatched by anyone else's cultivation, which only deepened Lin Feng's curiosity about the pearl radiating a Chaotic Aura.
When dawn broke with a hint of light in the east, Lin Feng finished his cultivation and exhaled a long breath of turbid air. Despite having not slept all night, he felt refreshed and invigorated, more so than ever before.
After a night of cultivation, Lin Feng's True Qi had grown significantly stronger, now rivaling that of someone who had lingered long in the Foundation Realm.
Once he finished washing up, Lin Feng headed to the training ground, determined to maintain his daily practice.
Just as he reached the entrance of the training ground, he heard a mocking voice from ahead: “Lin Feng, you useless waste! You really do wake up this early every day; it’s worth my while to wait here for you.”
Following the direction of the voice, Lin Feng saw the tall and robust Lin Shan standing ahead with his arms crossed, grinning wickedly at him.
Among the ordinary members of the Lin Clan in Qingshan Town, only Lin Feng refused to submit to Lin Shan and was unwilling to be his subordinate. This had long been a thorn in Lin Shan's side; he felt humiliated and was determined to subdue Lin Feng.
Knowing that Lin Feng always woke up early, Lin Shan had specifically risen early today to wait outside the training ground, eager to teach Lin Feng a harsh lesson without anyone intervening.
Lin Feng frowned slightly and instantly understood Lin Shan's intentions. He snorted coldly and said, “You want to pick on me again? You better think it through.”
In the past, Lin Feng might have felt some trepidation towards Lin Shan. However, now that he had cultivated True Qi—and much denser than others'—and had mastered the Five Elements Fist to the Foundation stage, even if Lin Shan's cultivation level was slightly higher than his own, Lin Feng was confident he could hold his ground!
Moreover, Lin Shan had bullied him so many times in the past that Lin Feng truly wanted to teach Lin Shan a good lesson.
Lin Shan's expression darkened instantly, a fierce look crossing his face as he growled, "Trash, you talk big! The people of the Lin family haven't even gotten up yet; let's see who can save you this time! Tiger Fist!"
With a loud shout, Lin Shan exerted force with his feet and charged at Lin Feng like a tiger descending a mountain.
The Tiger Fist that Lin Shan practiced was also a form of basic martial arts. Since he was older than Lin Feng and had started training earlier, his mastery of the Tiger Fist was nearly at the Foundation stage. When he threw his punch, it created a chilling wind, giving it quite an imposing presence.
Ever since he absorbed that peculiar Stone Pearl yesterday, Lin Feng's strength, speed, and reaction abilities had improved tremendously. His True Qi sensing made his perception incredibly sharp. What seemed like a powerful punch from Lin Shan appeared full of flaws in Lin Feng's eyes!
As Lin Shan's fist was about to smash into Lin Feng's head, Lin Feng remained silent and calm, his expression unchanging.
"Lin Feng, are you scared silly? Truly useless! Today I'm going to teach you a good lesson!" Lin Shan shouted fiercely, his face twisted with rage as he accelerated his falling fist.
Suddenly, Lin Feng moved. He clenched his right hand into a fist and struck out just as Lin Shan's fist approached.
"Bang!"
With a dull thud, Lin Shan's fist stopped half an inch from Lin Feng's face but could advance no further because Lin Feng's fist had already slammed into his chest.
Lin Shan staggered back three or four steps before finally stopping, surprise flickering in his eyes as he exclaimed, "Trash! I didn't expect you to have cultivated True Qi. I underestimated you. However, your luck ends here; this time I won't hold back! Tiger Roars Across the Mountains and Rivers!"
With this mighty roar from Lin Shan, his fists whirled like two fiery wheels as they rained down on Lin Feng.
Although Lin Shan believed that Lin Feng's earlier success was merely luck, he still felt a sense of caution. After all, this was the first time in years that Lin Feng had made him suffer; thus, he was extremely careful this time and unleashed all his skills to avoid any unexpected outcomes.
Before Lin Shan made his move, Lin Feng had no confidence that he could defeat Lin Shan. However, after their earlier encounter, Lin Feng had already grasped Lin Shan's weaknesses. He was confident that he could crush Lin Shan with a direct strike!
A hint of a mocking smile appeared at the corner of Lin Feng's mouth. Seeing this smile on Lin Feng's face, an inexplicable jolt ran through Lin Shan's heart; even he did not understand why he felt this way.
As he pondered this, Lin Feng's smile widened. His right fist surged forward, crashing directly into Lin Shan's fist without flinching or dodging.
"Bang!"
After a dull thud, Lin Feng remained unmoved while Lin Shan stumbled back five or six steps before falling to the ground, shock filling his eyes.
He had never imagined that he would be at a disadvantage in a direct confrontation with Lin Feng!
"How is this possible? You only have the first level of Foundation Realm cultivation; how can your strength surpass mine?" Lin Shan's fist was already swollen and red, disbelief evident in his voice.
Lin Feng looked down at him from above and said indifferently, "How does it feel to be beaten by the so-called trash you mentioned? Let me tell you, don't underestimate the youth just because they are poor!"
"Lin Feng, you were just lucky! Once I recover from my injuries and cultivate Tiger Fist to Foundation level, I will settle the score with you!" Lin Shan left behind a furious remark and fled in disgrace while the other members of the Lin family had not yet emerged.
"Foundation level, huh?" A hint of sarcasm appeared on Lin Feng's lips.
His Five Elements Fist had already reached Foundation level. In their earlier fight, he hadn't even used it; he relied solely on his eyesight and physical instincts. If he had unleashed his Five Elements Fist, Lin Shan would have been defeated even more thoroughly!
Having won against Lin Shan this time boosted Lin Feng's confidence greatly, but he did not become arrogant or complacent. He understood that the reason Lin Shan lost to him was not only because his True Qi was less refined than Lin Feng's but also due to his underestimation of Lin Feng. If Lin Shan had been more cautious, winning against him would not have been so easy.
Since he could defeat Lin Shan this time, he would definitely be able to do so again in the future. In Lin Feng's mind, Lin Shan no longer qualified as his opponent; his goal was to place among the top three in the family's Martial Examination, or even aim for first place!
Lin Feng had never dared to imagine being first in the family Martial Examination. In the past, even placing in the top three seemed like a distant dream. But now, with the integration of the Stone Pearl, he possessed an extraordinary cultivation speed and comprehension ability. Lin Feng was confident that he would astonish everyone in the family Martial Examination two months later!
The Stone Pearl merely provided him with a shortcut to cultivation; it still required his own hard work. Without diligent practice, even the best resources would be of no use.
Lin Feng had developed a habit of diligence and hard work, so he understood these principles very well. In the training ground, he practiced the Five Elements Fist over and over again, aiming to evolve it to the Great Perfection Realm.
During this time, Lin Feng continuously practiced half of the Five Elements Fist and then focused on his breathing techniques. He felt exhausted but was able to clearly sense his cultivation improving, which made him both tired and happy.
After half a month of training, Lin Feng's Five Elements Fist finally reached the Great Perfection Realm. Each strike carried the essence of the Five Elements Fist, allowing for seamless transitions between techniques. The interplay of the five elements increased its power several times over!
Through this month of practice, Lin Feng's own cultivation deepened significantly. He felt on the verge of breaking through to the second level of Foundation Realm but had yet to achieve that breakthrough.
Looking at the endless Azure Barbarian Mountains behind Qingshan Town, Lin Feng pondered that perhaps it was time for him to venture out and gain some experience.
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