Longevity Begins with the Seven Injuries Fist-Chapter 216 - 143: Opening the Ren and Du Meridians! Vigorous Force of Twelve Zhang!

'Next, let's try the Exotic Golden Bell Shield!'

Su Que retracted his Claw Technique, and the icy white chill around him seemed to lose its binding force, dispersing instantly.

He activated the Exotic Golden Bell Shield, and a red glow immediately appeared on his body.

Immediately after, this red glow suddenly expanded, turning into a blood-gold colored bell shield engraved with a ferocious beast face, expanding outward with Su Que's body as the center!

Bang!

This passageway was too narrow, and the expanding Exotic Golden Bell Shield abruptly hit the mountain wall, causing the entire mountain to tremble slightly.

Some birds sleeping on the trees were shaken off the branches, falling to the ground.

Even a black bear hibernating in the mountain was startled by the tremor and moved its body slightly.

The massive Exotic Golden Bell Shield reached up toward the top of the passageway, creating a large indentation.

Rocks, along with dust, fell down.

Su Que looked at the Exotic Golden Bell Shield he had released.

Because all twenty of his meridians were fully opened, his Exotic Golden Bell Shield was much larger and thicker than before.

Su Que retracted the Exotic Golden Bell Shield, and stones in the passageway immediately collapsed.

He flickered his figure, and in just a moment, he slipped out of the passageway.

Behind him came the sound of stones crashing to the ground, sealing off the passageway as the rocks crumbled down.

Su Que flew back toward the cave where he stored items.

In his heart, he was pondering his next cultivation plan.

After reaching the Peak of the Meridian Opening Realm, he naturally needed to continue cultivating to the next realm.

He learned from Elder Qingxuan that the next realm is the Gang Condensing Realm.

The Gang Condensing Realm is closely related to the Meridian Opening Realm.

The Meridian Opening Realm involves widening the meridians to enhance Inner Strength, allowing more True Qi to flow without being impeded by narrow meridians.

This prevents the scenario where the Dantian holds a lot of True Qi, but only a small amount can be released to harm the enemy due to narrow meridians.

In the Gang Condensing Realm, True Qi is condensed into Gang.

A Martial Artist who hasn't cultivated to the Gang Condensing Realm has dispersed True Qi, making their attacks slightly weaker.

Condensing True Qi into Gang increases the lethality of Martial Arts.

The Gang Condensing Realm also has its own subdivisions.

In the Martial Arts world, it's said, "Gang Force reaches twelve zhang."

A Martial Artist who reaches the peak of the Gang Condensing Realm can release Gang Force to a distance of twelve zhang.

The method to cultivate the Gang Condensing Realm is not complex, similar to the previous two realms.

It involves using one's mind to control and condense True Qi into Gang Qi.

As practice frequency increases, the condensed Gang Qi becomes stronger, and its release distance extends further.

Of course, the distance the condensed Gang Qi can be released is also closely related to one's level of Inner Strength.

After all, Inner Strength determines one's True Qi quantity.

If the True Qi quantity is insufficient, naturally, one cannot condense Gang Qi that can be released over long distances.

However, Su Que's current Marriage Robe Divine Skill has reached the Peak of the 8th Realm.

Even if it condenses to twelve zhang of Gang Force, the True Qi quantity is sufficient.

What he needs to do is practice repeatedly, becoming familiar with instantly condensing True Qi into Gang Qi.

Su Que's Body Technique was extremely fast; he swiftly returned to the cave where his items were stored.

Reaching the depths of the cave, he immediately sat cross-legged and began his Gang Condensing Realm cultivation.

He closed his eyes and focused his mind, mobilizing True Qi.

Now that all twenty of his meridians had been widened, the True Qi within them surged like a flooded river.

However, this True Qi was dispersed, and he needed to condense it into Gang.

He first directed a portion of the True Qi to his right fist.

Because the Martial Art he was most familiar with and excelled in was the Seven Injuries Fist.

If the Gang Qi was successfully condensed, he would first incorporate it into the Seven Injuries Fist.

Therefore, he first attempted to condense Gang Qi on his fist.

The Marriage Robe Divine Skill True Qi flowed out from his Dantian, converging towards his right fist.

Before long, his right fist was enveloped by True Qi.

The air around his fist seemed to distort, with tiny yellow electric sparks flashing and making a sizzling sound at times.

Subsequently, he concentrated, compressing the True Qi inward.

The sizzling sound on his fist grew constant, and the yellow electric sparks from the Marriage Robe Divine Skill True Qi flickered even more fiercely, as the True Qi was gradually being condensed.

Su Que focused solely on condensing True Qi, and half an hour passed without him realizing.

He could now skillfully condense True Qi into two inches of Gang Force.

He lightly placed his palm on the ground beside him, activating the Gang Force.

With a 'puff' sound, a small cloud of dust lifted from beneath his palm.

Once he raised his palm, a two-inch deep palm print appeared on the ground.

Previously, just using True Qi, he couldn't achieve this level.

In the past, if he wanted to leave a palm print on the ground, he typically had to use Martial Arts, relying on physical strength to make the imprint.

Now, merely by releasing True Qi, condensing it into Gang Qi, he effortlessly left a palm print on the hard rock.

He could easily imagine that, when the Gang Force grew stronger, incorporating it into the Seven Injuries Fist, Nine Yin Corpse Claw, Exotic Golden Bell Shield, and other Martial Arts would significantly enhance their power.

Filled with anticipation, he composed his emotions and continued cultivating.

...

Jiannan Prefecture City, Heaven-Breaking Army Mansion.

After several months, Li Xuanji traveled through every county in Jiannan Prefecture and finally returned ten days ago.

The issues and policy establishments in those counties were almost resolved by him.

That night, he summoned the prefect, Duan Han, of Jiannan Prefecture and instructed Duan Han to bring the official roster of Jiannan Prefecture.

He planned to rectify the officials of Jiannan Prefecture.

While sipping tea and eating snacks, he browsed through the official roster and queried Duan Han.

After noting several names and asking Duan Han a few questions, he continued flipping through the pages.

Suddenly, his gaze paused on the "Inspector" position in the Government Office.

"Who is this Su Que?" Li Xuanji inquired.

Previously busy with conquests, he was unaware that Su Que was placed in the Government Office by his sister.

Since all other positions in the office belonged to his Heaven-Breaking Army's people, whom he recognized, except for the unfamiliar Su Que, he grew interested, assuming that Duan Han had newly discovered talent and thus posed the question.

Duan Han replied, "This Su Que is twenty years old, passed the examinations last year, ranking over thirty."

"Oh, so young? His academic talent is at least estimable."

Li Xuanji's eyes brightened, showing some interest:

"And what about his capability and character?"

Duan Han hesitated, realizing Li Xuanji was unaware of his sister arranging this, and quickly responded:

"Master, this Su Que is actually the younger brother of Missy's friend."

"When Jiannan Prefecture was still occupied by the Thunderbolt Army, Missy entrusted me to place Su Que in the idle position of 'Inspector.'"

"After all, below 'Inspector,' there are clerks, and this position's tasks can almost be handled by the clerks."

"Since Su Que came to the Government Office, he has delegated all tasks to the clerks."

"He hasn't handled any affairs, so I don't know his capabilities."

"Moreover, after checking in, he merely sits in the clerical room for a while and then leaves."

"I haven't talked to him much, so I'm not familiar with his character."

Li Xuanji frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"This isn't the Thunderbolt Army now, such lax attitude can't prevail."

"Being able to pass the examination at such a young age proves he's not a mediocrity."

"Since he's serving in my office, he can't just muddle through."

"In fact, given his talent, he should try different positions and not pigeonhole himself in the role of 'Inspector.'"

"Tomorrow, instruct Su Que not to leave the Government Office after checking in."

Duan Han was about to ask, "What about Missy's side?"

But Li Xuanji anticipated this and said, "I'll handle my sister's side."