I will be stronger after the remake

As the one seeking instruction, Yuan Ji took the initiative, launching a powerful punch straight at Tang Ping's face. Before the punch even arrived, a gust of wind surged forth like a raging undercurrent. Her ponytail drew a clean arc in the air with her agile follow-up movements. Every movement was precise and swift, just like a leopard pouncing on its prey.

Tang Ping kept his legs still, slightly turned his body, and lightly placed his left hand on Yuan Ji's wrist, subtly redirecting the fierce punch to the side.

In fact, neutralizing force can also be expressed as extremely fierce, but since this is not a life-or-death battle, this kind of method of using minimal force to deflect a great weight can more directly demonstrate the wonder of neutralizing force.

Yuan Ji's expression remained unchanged. With his other hand, he formed a claw and grabbed Tang Ping's throat. Dark energy gathered at his knuckles, and there was a faint sound of air being torn apart. Amidst his flying hair, the veins on his fair neck became slightly visible due to the violent movement, adding to his fierce appearance.

Tang Ping remained calm and composed, her right arm wrapping around Yuan Ji like cotton wool. The seemingly gentle movement completely neutralized Yuan Ji's attack. At the same time, she flipped her palm, and her strength flowed into the opponent's arm like water.

Yuan Ji felt a soft force coming from her, and her entire arm went numb instantly. She immediately gathered her strength and used her hidden force to neutralize it. Then, with her agile figure, she twisted flexibly, shook off Tang Ping's entanglement, and swept her opponent's lower body with a side kick. The force of her toes sent the pebbles on the ground flying into the air.

Tang Ping crossed his palms, and as the force flowed, a vortex formed in front of him.

Yuan Ji's blow, powerful enough to break a tree trunk, crashed into the vortex and instantly became as light as a feather, making no sound as all its force was neutralized.

Then, Tang Ping's vertebrae twitched slightly, causing his arm to exert force and suddenly rebound, like a highly elastic gun that bounced back after absorbing the opponent's impact.

He loosely clenched his fist, like a hollow hammer, and as his arm rebounded, it lightly sliced ​​through the air with a crisp sound.

"Tai Chi Cannon Hammer!"

Yuan Ji, having studied Tai Chi, could see that Tang Ping's punch, though seemingly light and agile, contained a fierce power, a complex and unpredictable Yin-Yang connotation.

In a real fight, she would definitely retreat and dodge to avoid confrontation, but the purpose of this sparring session was to experience the wonder of neutralizing force, so she immediately stepped forward and used the "Stabilizing Yang Needle" to take the initiative to meet the opponent.

The moment the two clashed head-on, Yuan Ji felt as if her own strength had vanished without a trace, while her opponent's force penetrated deep into her body, leaving her feeling weak all over.

If she were not a psychic but just an ordinary person, she would lose her ability to fight after taking this blow, and her entire body would be shaken apart.

As a "tiger demon," her physical strength far exceeded her appearance. She took three steps back, took a deep breath, and recovered as usual. Then she charged again, unleashing moves such as "Heart-Piercing Elbow" and "Face-Facing Palm." Each move was in line with the fierce essence of Bajiquan, "Shaking the shoulders and crashing to the sky, stomping the feet and shaking the nine provinces." Moreover, her fists and palms contained hidden power, creating waves of energy.

Tang Ping remained standing, steadily receiving Yuan Ji's attacks. No matter how relentlessly Yuan Ji's offensive surged, Tang Ping remained calm and composed, like a boat crossing a river, rising and falling with the waves without capsizing. He seemingly effortlessly resolved the crisis and then launched a counterattack.

The more they fought, the more Yuan Ji could sense the unfathomable strength of his opponent. So he held nothing back, even using the "humph" and "ha" sounds, and further amplified his attack by using his leg to strike. He used his elbow as a spear, making it incredibly fierce, and shattered the bluestone ground beneath his feet.

Ling Chong, watching from the sidelines, was mesmerized: "To possess such power without using spiritual energy or power is simply inhuman!"

The internal force consumes a great deal of mental energy. An ordinary master of internal force would be exhausted after ten strikes, but Yuan Ji used a full sixty-four strikes before he was completely drained of energy and temporarily unable to fight.

"Is this the power of a Transformation Realm expert?" Yuan Ji panted heavily, his face showing admiration. "I can sense that you still have energy left. I really can't imagine how you reached such a level at such a young age."

"Naturally, it's 99% perspiration and 1% talent."

Tang Ping was unwilling to talk more, fearing that the truth would be revealed, so he changed the subject and said, "Your internal strength skills have also reached the level of complete mastery, and you are only one step away from mastering internal strength. Can you tell me which part of your body you haven't developed internal strength yet?"

This matter involves some privacy, but for some reason Yuan Ji felt that the person in front of her could be trusted, so she lifted her ponytail with her other hand and said, "All that's left is my neck."

Tang Ping couldn't help but take a second look, and said in a serious tone, "This part is indeed quite difficult to train. If the 'Hum Ha' Marrow Cleansing Method doesn't work, you might as well try the Wudang Wild Bull Strength."

Chapter 221 Martial Arts Prodigy

"Each school of boxing has its own method of refining bones and cleansing marrow. Our school's Bajiquan uses the sounds of 'hum' and 'ha', Xingyiquan uses the sounds of 'tiger and leopard thunder', Baguazhang uses the sounds of 'fish and dragon swimming', and Taijiquan absorbs the essence of Taoism and has a deeper foundation, with the 'fishing toad strength' and 'rough bull strength'."

Yuan Ji clearly had some knowledge of this subject. Upon hearing Tang Ping's suggestion, he immediately recited it in detail, leaving Ling Chong, a newcomer to the field, completely bewildered.

"Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound, Toad Fishing Strength—these sound like internal energy cultivation techniques from martial arts novels. Do such mystical things really exist in reality?"

Tang Ping explained, "It's just that the name sounds impressive. In essence, it's about imitating the habits of external organisms, which can be considered a different kind of bionics."

Ling Chong asked in confusion, "What animal are the 'hum' and 'ha' sounds imitating?"

Tang Ping chuckled and said, "The 'hum' and 'ha' sounds in Bajiquan abandon the appearance and only take the inner meaning. For example, the 'Catching Toad Strength' is a special breathing method used to temper the internal organs. Since that's the case, there's no need to imitate a toad. Just refine a sound that can exercise the internal organs."

Despite mentioning her own style of boxing, Yuan Ji did not offer any explanation. Tang Ping's statement, on the contrary, would have protected the reputation of Bajiquan, and since she neither liked to lie nor wanted to expose her shortcomings, she could only remain silent.

Ultimately, Bajiquan's marrow-refining method is inferior to that of other schools.

Appearances do have value. As the saying goes, "look beyond the phenomenon to see the essence." Only by finding the phenomenon can we accurately locate the essence; otherwise, mistakes are inevitable.

The habits that creatures in nature have evolved over millions of years are something you can't replicate on the human body by just guessing. You'd need talent on the level of Bodhidharma or Zhang Sanfeng to achieve the same training effect.

Just as the three major internal martial arts are Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, and Taijiquan, there is no Bajiquan.

Of course, the "Hum Ha" marrow refining method also has its advantages, namely that it can be used in combat and can be considered a fighting technique that can temporarily stimulate the body's potential and enhance explosive power. However, the marrow refining methods of the three major internal martial arts are really just methods for physical training.

Yuan Ji sighed and said, "These things are all family secrets that are not passed down to each other. Even if modern people are more open-minded, no one will reveal them."

Tang Ping said, "Not making it public may not necessarily be because they are keeping their secrets to themselves; it could also be because they don't want to get into legal trouble."

Yuan Ji thought for a moment and said with a wry smile, "Indeed, boxing routines can be learned by watching videos. Even if you practice them incorrectly, it doesn't matter. At most, you might get a muscle strain. But the Marrow Refining Method trains the internal organs of the body. Not to mention that you can't see it from the outside, even if you use instruments to clearly show the changes inside the body, everyone's physical condition is different. It must be adjusted according to the specific situation. Therefore, it requires an experienced elder to take care of you at all times. And if you practice this incorrectly, it can be fatal!"

"It's getting more and more mysterious," Ling Chong said, full of curiosity, feeling as if his heart was being scratched by a cat's claws. "I've seen the 'hum' and 'ha' sounds that day. Can you show me some other marrow refining methods?"

Tang Ping pressed one hand to her chest, then her whole body trembled slightly, her breathing became heavier and heavier, her chest rose and fell noticeably, and she made a deep "coo coo coo" sound, like the croaking of a giant frog.

"Wudang Fishing Toad Technique!"

Yuan Ji's eyes shone as he stared intently at Tang Ping. He saw that Tang Ping's whole body was trembling, his throat was heaving, and his abdomen was bulging and exhaling like thunder, as if a giant frog was breathing towards the sky.

In terms of decibels alone, Tang Ping's "fishing toad force" was much lighter than Yuan Ji's "humming" and "ha" sounds, but it was more continuous and uninterrupted. Yuan Ji could feel that the opponent's vibrations affected not only his muscles and bones but also his internal organs. The "gurgling" sound was caused by the violent peristalsis of his large and small intestines.

If the "fishing for the toad" technique is like playing the suona, then the "hum" and "ha" sounds are like beating a drum. As long as you breathe properly, you can keep playing the former, but even if you beat the drum very fast, there are still intervals, and the impact on the body is much stronger.

Women's physical fitness is naturally weaker than men's. If Yuan Ji hadn't become a psionicist, he probably wouldn't have been able to practice even the two notes "hum" and "ha". Forcing him to practice would only leave hidden injuries on his body.

Ling Chong watched with envy and couldn't help but rub his hands together, saying, "It's truly amazing. How exactly do you practice this?"

If the other party wasn't Tang Ping, he would never have asked so bluntly. After all, Yuan Ji had just said that this thing was a secret that was not passed on to others. But he had already seen Tang Ping's magnanimity. She really had no prejudice against any sect and was willing to teach even spiritual power and martial arts without any stinginess.

Tang Ping had originally intended to teach Ling Chong the hidden strength technique, so he immediately took out a palm-sized copper bell and said, "The first thing in the method of refining marrow is naturally breathing, and the second is guiding qi with form. Watch carefully."

He slowly raised his five fingers, which were like hooks. Although his fingers did not move, the copper bell suspended in mid-air emitted a buzzing vibration.

"The toad is good at lying in wait and accumulating strength. This strength should be like fishing for a toad. First, sink your shoulders and drop your elbows, and sink your energy into your tailbone. Then, like fishing with a line, use your mind to guide the strength deep in your bones. After you have done this, try to resonate the strength outward."

As he spoke, he reached out his other hand and flicked his finger at the copper bell. The sound of the bell changed abruptly and became exceptionally shrill. The pebbles on the floor that Yuan Ji had previously stomped on also trembled slightly in response to the sound waves.

After reading it, Ling Chong couldn't wait to take the copper bell and try to imitate Tang Ping's movements. However, either he strained his whole body but the copper bell still wouldn't move or shake, or his five fingers would tremble violently.

However, he never considered himself to be a martial artist with extraordinary talent, so he never thought he could easily get started. He wasn't discouraged, though; he had the patience to try slowly.

While advising the other party not to rush, Tang Ping explained the breathing techniques of the Toad Fishing Technique and placed his hand on Ling Chong's chest to listen to his energy. Whenever an incorrect breathing occurred, he would stop it in time.

Ling Chong now fully understood why Yuan Ji had said that one must have an elder to guide them in cultivating the Marrow Refining Method, as the subtle changes inside the body were completely imperceptible to anyone who was not a master of listening to energy.

In fact, Tang Ping had not formally studied Wudang Fishing Toad Strength, but he was proficient in Tai Chi and had sparred with masters of the Wudang school. In addition, with his Dan Jin realm which transcended common sense, it was not difficult for him to deduce that breathing techniques were not that difficult.

Seeing that Tang Ping didn't chase him away, Yuan Ji couldn't help but admire the other party's magnanimity. He listened quietly from the side, but didn't pay much attention to it, because the Toad Fishing Force was mainly for tempering the internal organs and had no special effect on the neck. In this respect, it was no better than the Hum and Ha sounds.

However, when Tang Ping finished instructing Ling Chong and then began teaching him the Wild Ox Strength, she couldn't help but listen attentively, because the Wild Ox Strength focused on training the legs and the area above the shoulders, which could solve Yuan Ji's problem.

"The ox traverses the earth, relying on the coordinated movement of its muscles and bones. When executing this technique, the knees must drive the hips, and the hips must lead the waist and spine, causing the bone marrow to vibrate like a war drum..."

"Exhaling force should be like an ox plowing the field, soft yet firm. Your internal force is powerful and explosive, but it lacks a sustained strength..."

Yuan Ji's talent was clearly much higher than Ling Chong's, and she didn't even need Tang Ping to guide her. She understood as soon as Tang Ping explained it, which saved Yuan Ji from the awkwardness of male-female contact.

I think that's how it felt when my master in Chenjiagou taught me.

Tang Ping thought to herself.

After a while, while Ling Chong was still getting used to the breathing method of the Toad Fishing Force, Yuan Ji had already mastered the secrets of the Wild Ox Force.

She bent her knees and lowered her hips, placing her fists at her waist. Her slender knuckles turned slightly white from accumulating power. Then, she stomped her feet, using her knees to propel her hips, which in turn led her waist and spine, unleashing a powerful force from the depths of her bones.

In an instant, Yuan Ji's aura surged, like a wild bull charging forward. With a powerful punch, the air crackled and exploded. Wherever the fist passed, the rubble on the ground was shaken into the air, and a half-inch deep fist imprint appeared on the bluestone. Even the bronze bell at the edge of the square hummed and rippled.

Tang Ping clapped and said, "Congratulations, it seems you have learned it. Next, you just need to practice repeatedly and hone your skills in generating power down to your neck."

Ling Chong glanced at it and showed an envious expression. Fortunately, he was in a state of frustration at the moment and was not stimulated by it. He did not feel jealous and continued to practice in a down-to-earth manner.

"So this is the Wild Bull Force. It's truly amazing. It has a feeling of inexhaustible inner strength. No wonder those Tai Chi masters have long breaths and great stamina."

Yuan Ji clenched his fist, his eyes filled with joy and excitement.

Suddenly, a daring idea popped into her mind. Glancing at Tang Ping beside her, she decided to take the risk. She immediately took a deep breath, channeled her energy again, and unleashed a powerful burst of power within her, exhaling through her nostrils and making a resonant sound in her throat:

"Humph!"

The sound was like a thunderclap, the sound waves and the raw power of the bull resonating together, causing goosebumps to rise all over Yuan Ji's body, including his neck.

At the same time, she threw another punch, the force of which carried sonic waves, causing the entire training ground to tremble violently. The bluestone ground cracked like a spider web, and the cracks spread rapidly in all directions. The bronze cauldron in the distance was shaken so violently that its rope snapped and it crashed heavily to the ground.

However, the moment Yuan Ji threw that punch, his face turned deathly pale, veins bulged on his fair neck, and his blood and qi surged uncontrollably like a raging torrent.

"Uh poof!"

A mouthful of blood spurted from her mouth, staining her chest red. She staggered back a few steps, about to fall backward.

Tang Ping hurriedly helped the man up, casting healing spells while criticizing him, "You've gone mad! You actually used the Wild Bull Force and the Hum-Ha sound at the same time. Marrow Refining Techniques always have a certain impact on the body. It's supposed to be this impact that tempers the internal organs. You've combined two Marrow Refining Techniques together, and the resulting impact will exceed your body's tolerance limit. If it were an ordinary person, your internal organs would already be ruptured!"

Fortunately, the healing magic is extremely effective against physical injuries and works on the whole body, regardless of whether they are internal or external. Yuan Ji's injuries were quickly stabilized.

She lowered her head apologetically and explained, "I'm sorry, I just instinctively felt that using the two marrow refining techniques together could break through my current limitations."

"You should wait until you've mastered the power of the bull before trying it. How can you think about running a marathon when you've just learned to walk?"

"Isn't it because you, my 'monk,' are here? I know that even if I get injured, I can be rescued in time, which is why I dare to take the risk. If it were someone else, even if I had mastered the Wild Bull Strength to perfection, I wouldn't dare to try using two marrow-refining methods at the same time. That would be like an old man hanging himself, tired of living."

"So the root of the problem lies with me?" Tang Ping felt like she was taking the blame for someone else. "What was the result? Did it succeed?"

"Ah."

Yuan Ji found a towel outside the field and hung it around his neck.

The next moment, as if shotgunned, a burst of force erupted from her neck, tearing the towel in two with a "rip".

“I can generate power from every part of my body. I have finally achieved the Transformation of Power. I thought it would take at least five or six years to achieve this…” Yuan Ji was filled with emotion. “When Yin and Yang are in harmony and hardness and softness are completely transformed, it is called the maturity of the elixir. Before, I did not understand what this description meant at all, but now that I have achieved the Transformation of Power, I understand it all at once.”

Ling Chong was dumbfounded: "He broke through and advanced? Although I never considered myself a genius, isn't this gap a bit too big? It's like you're all sprinting a hundred meters while I'm standing still. Can't you have some consideration for ordinary people in front of me?"

Tang Ping said, "What's the point of something fake?"

"At least I feel a little better." Ling Chong looked at Yuan Ji curiously. "I don't see any changes in his appearance, but how much has his strength improved?"

"It's a pity that in terms of combat strength alone, I haven't improved much. Fist techniques are not like cultivation. Improving one's realm only means having more skills. But I can't use my neck to attack others. At most, I can slightly hinder others when they attack me. But if such a vital part is hit, it's basically a death sentence. It's just a matter of whether I die quickly or slowly."

"So, there's no difference between Hua Jin and An Jin? Then why was Tang Ping able to defeat you so easily just now?"

"Just because my strength hasn't improved now doesn't mean it won't improve in the future. Before, when I unleashed my inner strength, I could only release it with hard force, and I could only release it, not control it. Now I can control it freely, and I also have some ideas about how to transform from hard to soft. I just need to verify it in the future and then apply it to the marrow refining method to further improve my physical fitness."

Tang Ping carefully observed Yuan Ji and said, "I originally wanted to continue teaching you spiritual martial arts, but now it seems that we should wait until you are familiar with the Transformation Realm before we talk about it."

Yuan Ji quickly replied, "I'm in great shape right now, so there's no harm in learning more."

"Let's forget it. I'm afraid you'll come up with some crazy ideas again and combine spiritual power and martial arts with other things."

No matter how Yuan Ji explained, Tang Ping refused to agree and insisted that today's teaching should end there.

Yuan Ji felt helpless, but since the other party was unwilling to teach, she couldn't force them. She could only arrange a date and look forward to the next lesson.

Tang Ping left the training ground and returned to her dormitory, where the security guard told her that there was a package waiting for her.

He carried the package back to his room, opened it, and found a jacket and a pair of jeans inside, without any tags. He wondered who had bought him unbranded clothes.

Just then, the phone rang. He took out his phone and saw that it was his boss, Zhou Canglan, calling. He quickly answered.

"Tang Ping, did you receive the package? It shows as signed for on my end."

"Just received it, it's a set of clothes, I don't know what brand it is, but the material is quite sturdy."

"Of course it's sturdy, after all, it's made of dragon skin."

Chapter 222 Simplified Martial Arts

Tang Ping learned from his inquiry that Zhou Canglan had killed the coiled dragon.

The Temple of Yu the Great, which was discovered during the last operation, could not be opened due to the protection of the formation. Zhou Canglan could only wait. After all, his cooperation with the New Territories Alliance was based on interests and there was no trust between them. Once he reported for help, who knew how the New Territories Alliance would react.

To maintain secrecy, Zhou Canglan blocked the river channel leading to the Temple of Yu the Great. As long as the spiritual energy did not leak out, outsiders would find it difficult to discover.

However, there is still a flaw in this matter, namely the coiled dragon.

After the group wounded the Pan Chi, they followed it all the way to the Temple of Yu the Great.

Although it's unclear how the dragon entered the temple without moving the river's eye boulder, it's not hard to deduce that it possesses the ability to freely travel between the two worlds. Once it recovers from its injuries, it might sneak out, attracting the attention of the local Psionic Administration Bureau, and Zhou Canglan's grand plan would be ruined.

After careful consideration, Zhou Canglan decided not to go anywhere else, but instead waited near the river's eye for more than a month until the Pan Chi finally appeared.

The two sides clashed again, and the result was self-evident. Pan Chi was not a creature blessed with destiny, and it was impossible for it to complete its transformation in just one month. Even if others could leap over the Dragon Gate to greatly increase their strength, it was already a dragon, so leaping over the Dragon Gate would be useless for it.

Fighting in a well-hydrated environment, Zhou Canglan was confident he could fight even a fourth-tier psionicist, let alone a mere hornless dragon. After thirty rounds of fighting, he killed the Pan Chi without sustaining any damage.

In fact, Zhou Canglan originally wanted to capture Pan Chi alive, torture him to extract the method to travel between the two worlds, and preferably find a way to bypass the restrictions of the formation and directly enter the Temple of Yu the Great.