Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World-Chapter 65: The Realm of Great Success

Since Gu Sheng started mobilizing the hunters and herbalists in the manor to search for traces of wild boars, the probability of hunting wild boars has greatly increased. Basically, one wild boar can be caught every month, and with good luck, even two!

As a result,

the consumption for martial arts practice was greatly supplemented.

In these nearly two months,

apart from occasionally going into the mountains to hunt, Gu Sheng spent most of his time practicing Iron Stone Fist and tempering his skin and muscles.

The progress was very gratifying.

"Asheng, you’ve caught another wolf, that’s truly impressive!"

Someone couldn’t help but express their envy when they saw Gu Sheng carrying the carcass of a wolf slowly returning to the manor.

Gu Sheng went into the mountains.

He basically never returned empty-handed, and at the very least, he could catch prey like hares or wild chickens.

"It’s just luck, sheer luck."

Gu Sheng smiled and greeted acquaintances.

As his archery skills gradually became apparent, coupled with his promise to share ten percent of the wild boar harvest with those who discovered it, everyone respected him even more.

"Haha, Asheng, you’re just too modest. How about the girl I introduced to you last time?"

Someone asked expectantly.

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but feel a headache.

This was something that had been bothering him recently. Being such a renowned hunter and still single, he was definitely a desirable match in the eyes of matchmakers, and proposals would often come his way.

Some brave young girls occasionally dared to send flirtatious glances his way.

However, Gu Sheng really couldn’t find anyone appealing.

Moreover, he was fully focused on practicing martial arts and didn’t want to get distracted. With his personality, if he were to marry and have children, he certainly wouldn’t abandon them casually. At that time, he would have many attachments, which would hinder his freedom to pursue martial arts.

Besides, in these troubled times, it’s hard to even protect oneself, so marrying and having children should wait until times are stable.

Gu Sheng could only smile and decline, casually finding a topic to brush it off.

The person, seeing Gu Sheng’s retreating figure, shook his head regretfully and said to others:

"Look at Gu Sheng’s strong build; it’s almost like those martial artists in the manor. He’s sure to become a Martial Artist, likely within a year or two! It’s a pity he didn’t take a liking to my niece. Otherwise, she could’ve enjoyed life, and maybe I could’ve benefitted a bit too..."

Everyone shook their heads and sighed, discussing and watching Gu Sheng leave.

Gu Sheng went to Gu Erniu’s house to deliver a wolf leg, and then returned home. As Gu Sheng’s strength grew stronger, he would occasionally take care of Gu Erniu’s family since Gu Erniu hadn’t fully recovered from a leg injury from last year, affecting his hunting.

Gu Erniu’s family was grateful, and Li Lian even helped Gu Sheng with tasks like washing and mending clothes, a small way to repay him.

Their friendship was unspoken but deep.

Gu Sheng began processing the wolf, skinning and boning it, and sorting it neatly.

The walls were hung with strips of hides, mostly wolf and deer skins.

As for wolf meat, it wasn’t particularly tasty, so most of it was sold for money.

Nowadays, Gu Sheng’s life was not as difficult as last year, so naturally, he would start indulging his tastes. Although martial arts practice consumed a lot, it wasn’t something that could be saved by being thrifty.

"There’s still time today, I can practice some boxing!"

Gu Sheng removed his clothes and applied the Body Refining Ointment evenly on his body, especially focusing on his arms and fists.

Even though the manor reduced martial arts resources, fortunately, the quota for purchasing Body Refining Ointment was still adequate. Gu Sheng still received five portions a month and tried to maximize his efficiency in tempering his skin.

On the panel, the proficiency of Iron Stone Fist had reached Small Success at 97%.

"I’ll break through to Great Success in the next two or three days!"

"Also, my progress in tempering skin far surpasses what outsiders might imagine!"

Gu Sheng’s lips curled into a smile.

Everyone thought he might still need a year or two to transform his skin, and even those like Gu Xiaojiang, who knew Gu Sheng used five portions of Body Refining Ointment monthly, thought that even at his rapid pace, he might only become a Martial Artist by the end of this year or next year.

But only Gu Sheng knew.

Currently, he was very, very close to completely transforming his skin; in as little as half a month, or at most a month, he would definitely ascend to become a Martial Artist!

A cool sensation gradually rose.

Gu Sheng cast aside the distracting thoughts and concentrated on practicing boxing.

Whoosh!

Exhaling and vocalizing, Gu Sheng’s state instantly shifted, his expression serious, revealing an oppressive aura as if a fierce beast stood before you.

Body like a rock, dominating the great river!

"The Stone King Throws the Boulder!"

"The Iron Chain Spans the River!"

"Golden Armor and Iron Horse!"

"Iron Fist Meets Blade!"

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Gu Sheng slowly swung his fists, his steps solid and steady, the momentum of his fists as heavy as mountains, slowly demonstrating each move as if a massive boulder quietly shifted, striking the Void.

To this day,

his Iron Stone Fist had reached Small Success proficiency at 97%, nearly making him the second in Gu’s Manor!

Only Gu Jingang, in the Great Achievement Realm of Iron Stone Fist, surpassed him; even Gu Changming and Gu Dajiang could not match his realm in Iron Stone Fist.

As for Gu Xiaojiang, he was left far behind by Gu Sheng.

At first, when Gu Sheng started practicing Iron Stone Fist, Gu Xiaojiang was close to Small Success, but now Gu Xiaojiang had just entered Small Success, while Gu Sheng was almost at Great Success!

But Gu Sheng never showed this in front of others.

In the courtyard,

Gu Sheng practiced boxing earnestly and focused, each move filled with a sense of fluid beauty, as if he had been practicing for decades, as familiar as his own limbs.

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"Iron Stone Fist, still as a mountain, moving like a fierce tiger, with a focus on technique in practice and momentum in combat!"

"Seemingly different, but actually one!"

"If practice and combat require separation, wouldn’t that mean two sets of fist skills? How could it be called a unified body-strengthening fist skill?"

A slight realization rose in Gu Sheng’s heart.

He entered a mystical realm.

He recalled the fists Gu Jingang demonstrated when he first taught Iron Stone Fist, having since seen Gu Jingang practice a few more times, each time with different insights, and now he could perceive its subtleties even more.

"In fact, distinguishing practice from combat doesn’t matter; it’s essentially one set of fist skills!"

A flash of insight struck his mind, and Gu Sheng suddenly understood!

His fist momentum suddenly changed, where it had been as heavy as a mountain, slow with each move.

But now, it was like a fierce tiger out of its cage, a hungry wolf pouncing, his fists strong and fierce, brimming with aggression!

But unlike before.

With this fierce fist style, traces of Power were also stirring and tempering the skin, the combat style was similarly refining the skin!

Gu Sheng’s eyes shone brightly, a burst of excitement was surging in his heart.

His fist skills became increasingly harmonious.

The combat and practice techniques had completely merged, freely switching between them; sometimes he punched slowly, like a Mystical Turtle bearing a mountain, sometimes he punched fiercely, like a Grizzly Bear smashing a wall!

In the courtyard, the roar of his punches echoed ceaselessly.

At a certain moment,

Gu Sheng abruptly withdrew his punches, leaving a sense of stillness and ease, yet feeling nothing abrupt, while within Gu Sheng’s body, a surge of Power continued to refine his skin increasingly!

No need to open the panel, Gu Sheng already knew.

His Iron Stone Fist had reached the Great Achievement Realm!

He lowered his eyes, looking at his rapidly transforming fists and skin, this newly acquired Power was at its peak effect.

"Iron Stone Fist is too fierce, below Great Success, it divides into practice and combat for practitioners to enter easier, but once reaching Great Success, there’s no need to distinguish between combat and practice; when combined, it makes Iron Stone Fist even more versatile, Power doubling, understanding this and achieving it is truly the Great Achievement realm of Iron Stone Fist!"

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