One person: After starting with the academic atmosphere, I'll take down Xia He!

Malone wiped the sweat from his brow, undeterred, and drew other talismans, intending to use combinations of talismans in his attack.

"Ghostly Travel Record Sealing Talisman!"

"Five Warriors Sealing the Scripture!"

"Ghostly Travel Record Binding Immortal Talisman!"

"Ghostly Wanderer's Record: Earth Prison Talisman!"

"Three Pure Ones and Five Thunder Talisman!"

……

Ma Long no longer held back, working with both hands simultaneously, frantically drawing all sorts of talismans.

Hundreds upon hundreds of different talismans flew in from the sky, most of which were modified by Malone and looked very powerful.

But the old master remained unmoved!

Simply activating the Golden Light Mantra blocked all the attacks.

Ma Long stopped, panting heavily, his arms too tired to lift.

"Phew... Grandpa, you've also... Phew!"

"That's too powerful! None of my talismans worked!"

"Hahaha!

"Not bad, not bad, you're quite clever. The Heavenly Talisman will be even more useful in your hands!"

Even as the old master praised himself, Ma Long remained puzzled.

"Are you saying that I am better at using this Heavenly Talisman than Master Lu?"

"I can't possibly accept that!"

"Hahaha!

"There's nothing to be afraid of. Your skills and techniques are superior to Lao Lu's, and you're quick-witted and resourceful. You'll definitely be better than him in the future."

Seeing the confusion and bewilderment on Ma Long's face, the Celestial Master understood what he was thinking.

"So, are you wondering why you can't beat me, even though you're quite skilled?"

You're adept at using the Heavenly Talisman, but in a real fight, you're no match for Old Lu!

"Old Celestial Master, I understand, you're going to talk about the foundation of life again."

I know it's important, but I don't know how to practice!

You must teach me how to improve the foundation of my life!

"Alas! Your understanding is not deep enough. I must make you clearly realize the importance of the foundation of life."

Use your strongest move, your most prized skill.

Hearing the old master say this, Ma Long calmed down and tried his best to adjust his breathing to ensure that he was in the best condition.

He was very proud of himself. He hadn't encountered a real opponent since coming down the mountain, and he could defeat anyone, no matter how strong or difficult the situation.

But the number one person in the world in front of him brought him a huge sense of pressure. Even if he admitted that the other party was strong, he could not ignore his own attacks.

"The Feng Hou Qi Men Formation, activated!"

Seeing Ma Long employ the Wind After Strange Formation, Zhang Zhiwei was not surprised at all. He stepped into the formation step by step and walked towards Ma Long.

"Luanjin Tuo!"

The Chaotic Golden Clang is Ma Long's proudest technique. He once discussed it with Wang Ye. The Chaotic Golden Clang can suppress almost anyone, and the difficulty of trapping someone depends on their cultivation level and the extent of their influence on the world.

In other words, Malone's move will definitely work!

But when he unleashed the Chaotic Golden Cudgel, the Old Master was not frozen in place, while Ma Long himself seemed to be exhausted, with sweat pouring down his body and his chest heaving.

The old master raised a light palm and brought it down. Ma Long was powerless to resist and could only watch as the palm fell.

A crisp 'snap' sound rang out.

Ma Long felt a slap on the face, but it wasn't hard, and he couldn't even feel any pain. Instead, a cold sensation came from his cheek.

To his surprise, his Feng Hou Qi Men formation had dissipated!

His heart was pounding wildly as he stared in disbelief at the old man before him.

"This...this...!"

He stammered for a long time without being able to say a word. He couldn't believe that all of this was real. Just an hour ago, he was smug and thought he was invincible.

The slap in the face came so quickly!

"Ma Long! How's it going!"

"My methods, old man, should be enough to get past you!"

Seeing that he was completely shocked, the old master smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"Amazing! There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding!"

I was too arrogant!

Please enlighten me, Venerable Master, I truly do not understand!

At this moment, Ma Long had lost all pride and respectfully bowed to the Celestial Master.

"Alright, consider this a phase for you."

Do not overemphasize techniques and skills; focus on practicing the basics.

Everyone understands this point, but how many people can persevere through the tedious and boring cultivation process?

Therefore, we also call it spiritual practice, which is the process of seeking the Tao.

I asked Zhou Meng, the leader of Wudang Sect, and your experiences have truly astonished me!

Ma Long scratched his head and smiled awkwardly. He had been lying around for years, learning nothing, and he couldn't hide it from the world any longer.

"Hehe, I really didn't learn any methods for practicing the basics; I was completely forced into it!"

"Hmph! I know, you've only been cultivating for a little over a month at most!"

Your talent is outrageous!

I thought your life foundation was twenty years ahead of others, but I never expected you to be thirty years ahead!

"When you go out, don't ever say you haven't practiced. Just say you've been diligently cultivating your life force at Wudang Mountain since childhood, never daring to neglect your sleep, understand?"

"Sigh! I get it, we need to keep a low profile!"

Please continue.

Ma Long nodded vigorously.

"The intangible yet existing elements, including Qi, spirit, intention, and soul, are collectively referred to as sex."

All visible physiological tissues are collectively referred to as life.

Different schools and sects have different views on life and death, which I will not go into detail about in detail. You will gradually learn about them in the future.

I personally practice both spiritual and physical cultivation!

I also suggest you do the same, although progress will be slow and the results will not be significant.

Yet, in the darkness, an unbreakable foundation was laid.

You must understand that there are no shortcuts to spiritual practice!

However, we must also be careful not to go to extremes. Too much of a good thing is bad. Whether it's a strange skill or a practice of cultivating both body and mind, we must have the right attitude.

As for the methods of cultivating one's nature and life force, there are many. Reciting scriptures, practicing meditation, cultivating oneself in seclusion, and manifesting one's spirit can cultivate one's nature, while practicing horizontal exercises, stance training, and the bridge stance can cultivate one's life force. Moreover, most of these methods are not differentiated, and one's nature and life force are bound together.

It is strongly discouraged to treat them differently; instead, focus on practicing only one type.

You see, a person who walks on two legs will become lame if they excel in one area but are weak in another!

"Oh! Wang Ye hasn't left yet?"

The old master suddenly noticed Wang Ye standing there dumbfounded and stopped talking.

"Um...so you mean I have a very low profile?"

I've always been okay!

"Alright, Malone, didn't you want to ask about the specifics of cultivation?"

You can just learn Tai Chi from Wang Ye; it's the best way to improve your health and vitality.

It can also improve your melee skills. You're probably afraid of people getting too close to you now, aren't you?

If you recite more scriptures from Wudang Mountain regularly, your foundation will be much stronger!

Wang Ye shrugged and lowered his head in a helpless manner.

Ma Long then started thinking, "Tai Chi would work?"

Reciting scriptures? Then the "Qingjing Jing" (Classic of Purity and Tranquility) is definitely a must!

Ever since witnessing the wonders of this scripture at the Luo Tian Grand Ritual, Ma Long has been reciting it every morning and evening, and it has almost become a habit.

The old master said I have a high foundation in life, which means I have high talent, right?

No wonder I could easily suppress Wang Ye using the same Feng Hou Qi Men technique.

No, I can't be arrogant anymore. Even if I'm in the lead, I need to work hard and widen the gap even further.