Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld-Chapter 47 - 3: Martial Dao

The night wind howled, beating against the gauze window.

Inside the room, the oil lamp flickered as Fang Zheng trimmed a piece of the wick with scissors, and the shaking halo of light soon steadied.

"When will we snip the candle at the western window together..."

He touched the pocket watch on his body, his eyes drifting into a daze, then shook his head to calm himself.

"Notes on Martial Arts"

This book was written by a martial artist named Zhou Shiwu during a period he spent staying at Cien Temple, compiling his own martial arts experiences.

It contains no specific cultivation skills.

More like...

Notes!

According to the book, Zhou Shiwu was at least a master who had undergone the Third Qi and Blood transformation and might have even touched a higher level.

His reflection on his martial arts journey was like a guiding light for Fang Zheng, who was clueless about martial arts in this world, more useful than specific martial arts methods.

"A hundred taels of silver well spent!"

Fang Zheng’s eyes brightened.

Qi Blood Third Transformation!

Martial Arts Third Layer!

In its description of the Qi Blood Third Transformation, "Notes on Martial Arts" provides a more detailed account, building from a high perspective, and includes some tips for physical training.

These tips are things one would never think of without guidance, yet can be of great use at critical times.

Such as making it easier to break through realms.

If received early...

With the gift of the Hundred Days Foundation Establishment’s perfection, he could directly break through the second Qi and Blood barrier, further increasing his strength.

"Sigh!"

Fang Zheng was secretly annoyed:

"Truly, passing on a word of true transmission, without inheritance is like climbing a mountain in the dark, reaching the summit depends entirely on one’s luck."

"With inheritance, one can perceive the path ahead, avoiding detours and progressing smoothly."

Fortunately, it’s not too late.

Although he didn’t understand the Foundation Establishment at first, his path ahead is now much clearer.

Besides discussing the Qi Blood Third Transformation of cultivation base, the book also records the classification of martial arts levels, called the Martial Arts Third Layer, focusing on actual combat and killing techniques.

"Martial Arts First Layer, tempered a thousand times, power in full flow."

"This stage mainly involves training the fists, feet, body form, and martial techniques day after day until the skills penetrate into the marrow."

"When engaging, power flows unobstructed."

"Hmm..." Fang Zheng squinted his eyes, pondering.

He’s been practicing martial arts for a short time, barely over four months, and although his Xingyi Fist is fairly skilled, he mainly wins by strength and reaction when fighting others.

In terms of skill...

It is actually not strong.

Especially when being besieged, he flails like a turtle, relying solely on his extraordinary physical condition, with no skill to speak of.

According to this book, he is far from achieving the first layer of power in full flow.

"Martial Arts Second Layer, power into marrow, Qi and Blood blended, techniques at will."

"This layer advances further on the basis of skilled martial techniques, gradually penetrating power through skin and tendons, deep into the marrow."

"When engaging, the marrow trembles, and power blends with Qi and Blood, making the same level of force more fierce, and techniques are wielded at will."

In Zhou Shiwu’s view, only those in the Martial Arts Second Layer barely count as experts.

Otherwise, even those at the Qi Blood Third Transformation are just a bit stronger physically, not necessarily better than someone at Qi Blood Second Transformation and Martial Arts Second Layer.

"Power into marrow?"

Fang Zheng frowned.

No one he knows seems to have reached this level, even the most skilled in martial arts techniques, Guo Ziran, might struggle.

No!

Guo Ziran, in his prime at forty or fifty, might barely have reached it, but now, as he ages and weakens...

As for those like the Sky-Flipping Kite, or even black mercenaries, and the white suit, are at best technique masters, far from true martial arts realms.

"Martial Arts Third Layer, essence and intention merged, Divine Fist!"

"Martial Dao Will supports it, Qi and Blood like a furnace, can extinguish demons and ghosts, lock essence and merge divine will, thus birthing Innate Qi."

"Uh..." Fang Zheng looked blankly.

This level seems rather mystical to him.

How does one achieve Divinity in the Fist?

And to extinguish demons and ghosts, regardless of whether these things exist, are ghosts the kind of thing fists can kill?

Fang Zheng questioned this.

"It doesn’t make sense!"

"The first two levels were fine; suddenly, it delves into weird mysticism, could there really be this Martial Arts Third Layer?"

The author of "Notes on Martial Arts" is undoubtedly a martial arts master, yet only the last part is baffling.

"Forget it!"

Fang Zheng shook his head:

"Whether or not there’s a Martial Arts Third Layer has nothing to do with myself now, it’s the method of training power that can be useful."

Methods for training power and manipulating Qi and Blood are also present in Xingyi Fist.

But integrating power into the marrow is no easy task.

Zhou Shiwu possessed some top-notch inheritance and had guidance from experts, allowing step-by-step physical refinement and power into marrow, an opportunity ordinary martial artists clearly lack.

The book also mentions common methods, nothing more than day-by-day training, somehow grasping Qi and Blood and using it to drive power.

Compared to top-notch inheritance, this kind of cultivation is slow and extremely talent-dependent.

There are also convenient methods.

That is to borrow.

The martial arts methods are different paths to the same goal, no single method of training power is flawless, learning and practicing multiple techniques can lead to better success.

Spiral Force, Coiling Body Force, Shock-Bursting Force each have unique qualities.

By experiencing different forces and gradually penetrating the marrow from various directions, one can ultimately achieve integration, benefiting both the martial arts and cultivation base.

However, martial arts traditions are cherished and secretive, and gaining broad knowledge is like reaching for the sky.

"What a coincidence."

Fang Zheng chuckled softly:

"While they’re hidden and guarded about martial arts here, over there we can’t wait for people to learn, just a casual internet search yields several techniques."

Even if the grades are not high, the number is plenty.

Even Guo Ziran, knows the Tai Chi Listening Skill, Baji Fist’s Shock-Bursting Force.

The two worlds have their respective strengths and weaknesses; being able to traverse between them grants conveniences unimaginable to others, thus allowing him to travel further.

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The next day.

Wu Hai arrived early to knock on the door.

"Master, we looked over the kiln yesterday; what do you plan to do next?"

Fang Zheng rubbed his forehead.

Sometimes, having an overly diligent subordinate is not always a good thing, especially when the master lacks ambition.

"Well..."

He thought for a moment, then said:

"Business was tough last year. Go and see if there are any sellers looking to sell a kiln, we’ll acquire one first."

"With a kiln, we can fire porcelain ourselves, sparing me from long trips to get stock."

"Yes."

Wu Hai nodded firmly:

"I’ll get right on it. What about you, master?"

"Do I need to report my actions to you?" Fang Zheng replied with a serious expression:

"Go on, go on, I’ll wait for your good news."

"Yes." Wu Hai nodded:

"Then, I’ll be on my way."

Watching Wu Hai go far, Fang Zheng leisurely headed towards the West Market.

To achieve power into marrow, training in various forces is necessary, and the Tai Chi Listening Skill is one of the most challenging and likely ways to reach the Martial Arts Second Layer.

Listening Skills is difficult to master yet easy once done.

This is because Tai Chi Listening Skill has a convenient method. That is using human poles to practice the skill. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Using human poles to practice quickly, it is said that in ancient times, people paid for someone to help train the Tai Chi Listening Skill, but human poles are easily injured, especially if the skill is not mastered, injuring tendons and bones happens often.

In modern times, no one dares to use this method, leading many Tai Chi experts to perform beautifully but lack practical fighting ability.

Others may not be able.

He can!

The Otherworld has martial artists strong and durable enough to be used for practice, as long as there’s money, many would be willing to do it.

"Hmm?"

Swaying slightly, Fang Zheng frowned and rubbed his forehead.

"Dizzy!"

"Could it be a cold?"

As a Qi Blood Martial Artist, he shouldn’t catch cold easily, shaking his head without finding anything wrong, he proceeded forward.

Target,

Pan She Martial Arts Hall.