"To be fair, although the Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt is just a post-Innate Martial Art, it combines the defense and anti-strike capabilities of the Iron Cloth Shirt with the fierce attacks of the Eagle Claw Grappling," he thought, lamenting that it was indeed a decent technique, yet unfortunately, Hua Wu learned it quite poorly.
Uncle Niu had already lost hope and didn’t even want to discuss matters related to the Martial Artist circle, nor did he wish for Hua Wu to follow this path, which is why he never formally taught him, and Hua Wu had to steal learn the technique.
Hua Wu was also quite naive, having chosen to live on his own once he reached adulthood, never knowing to swallow his pride and ask for guidance when facing problems.
As a result, after practicing for more than a decade, he barely managed to achieve a minor level of mastery through sheer determination.
"Young people don’t listen to advice, take too many detours, otherwise if there were a good coach, he could at least reach the Great Achievement Realm."
With Hua Wu’s memories, Zhong Shenxiu naturally knew how hard the other had worked in his martial arts training.
"It’s a pity that some things can’t be achieved simply through diligence and hard work."
Zhong Shenxiu sat cross-legged, recalling the contents of the White Bone Dao Book.
In that world, cultivators did not bother with post-natal techniques and instead started directly from the Innate stage.
The entry-level techniques in the White Bone Dao Book involved the White Bone Yin Demon Skill and cultivating White Bone True Qi, combined with the progression in White Bone Grappling Hand, which was rarely matched in the Martial Arts.
Meditation, entering meditation...
This step was something Zhong Shenxiu did very proficiently.
The next step was crucial—sensing the Heavenly mana.
If this world lacked Heavenly mana like the famous world of Young Master Shen Xiu in the Jianghu, where the post-natal peak was a limitation, then it would be a dead end!
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale...
Zhong Shenxiu’s breathing gradually became deeper and steadier.
Time passed unknowingly; he stirred his spirit and sensed the faint, yet certainly present, Heavenly mana in the void!
"It seems that the ancient times of this world have a higher energy level than the martial arts world I crossed into."
Once Zhong Shenxiu had this thought, no other thoughts arose, and he continued to sit cross-legged and refine mana.
Streams of Heavenly mana entered his body, following the path of the White Bone Yin Demon Skill and transforming into a rather cold-natured True Qi.
Once this True Qi was formed, it immediately began to circulate through his meridians, round and round, until it was entirely spent.
"This White Bone True Qi seems to be particularly beneficial for transforming muscles and forging bones."
Zhong Shenxiu stood up, his bones cracking loudly throughout his body, and noticed the greasy dirt on his body, prompting him to quickly go to the bathroom to wash.
After exiting the bathroom, he dried the water droplets from his hair and saw in the mirror a young man in his twenties with a serene countenance and a radiant smile like sunshine.
"I’ve finally re-entered the Innate stage."
He casually displayed his martial arts, practicing the White Bone Grappling Hand.
This series of Grappling Hand techniques, recorded in the Dao Book, naturally had extraordinary aspects; each move and technique was executed from an unfathomable angle, ruthless and venomous, and when paired with White Bone True Qi, possessed a unique lethality.
When the White Bone Grappling Hand later appeared as a skill in the Heavenly Show System, Zhong Shenxiu nodded in satisfaction:
"Since this place isn’t limited by a lack of Heavenly mana, then I can begin."
He sent a thought and tapped into the system:
[Do you wish to spend 1 Heavenly Show Point to enhance the White Bone Yin Demon Skill?]
[White Bone Yin Demon Skill enhanced!]
[White Bone Yin Demon Skill: Second Level]
[Do you wish to spend 1 Heavenly Show Point to enhance the White Bone Yin Demon Skill?]
[White Bone Yin Demon Skill enhanced!]
[White Bone Yin Demon Skill: Third Level (Unenhanceable)]
[Detection: Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt can be integrated with White Bone Grappling Hand, do you wish to integrate?]
"Let’s skip that, there’s not much experience to gain anyway."
Zhong Shenxiu glanced and saw the attributes in the Heavenly Show System had changed to:
[Name: Hua Wu (Zhong Shenxiu)]
[Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt: Minor Achievement]
[White Bone Grappling Hand: Beginner]
[White Bone Yin Demon Skill: Third Level (Cannot be promoted)]
[Heavenly Show Points: 1 (5%)]
[Ten Thousand Doors: Pending Opening]
"At last, the moment has arrived."
Zhong Shenxiu took a deep breath, his mind continued to focus on the White Bone Yin Demon Skill.
This Innate Martial Arts had been elevated to its peak by him, and the surge of White Bone True Qi within his body even began to transform his bones, bringing a tingling sensation.
This was the marrow cleansing effect brought about by the great achievement of this cultivation technique, endlessly marvelous in its use.
But Zhong Shenxiu didn’t care at all.
With a light tap of his mind, a response came through:
"Would you like to spend 5 Heavenly Show Points in conjunction with the White Bone Visualization Method to elevate your White Bone Yin Demon Skill to White Bone Magic Power?"
"Five Heavenly Show Points? Is this the cost of following the complete succession of the White Bone path and breaking through from Innate to fierce spirits?"
Zhong Shenxiu’s lips slightly curved upwards, gradually turning into a hearty laugh.
Throughout the ages, how many people in the Martial Arts world have fallen at this step, forever hopeless of reaching the Immortal Sect.
Even with the spell in hand, limited by aptitude, comprehension, or even opportunities, they might get stuck at a bottleneck and make no progress for years, decades, or even die old!
But these barriers, as long as I have enough Heavenly Show Points, are all as if they don’t exist!
"I truly see a glimmer of hope for immortality, and I want to grasp it," Zhong Shenxiu said to himself.
A few seconds later, a fierce banging on the door resounded.
Feeling the atmosphere disturbed, Zhong Shenxiu opened the door; his face looked unpleasant.
"I’m your neighbor, Luo Xiaoqing. We’ve met a few times before."
Outside the door stood a stylishly dressed, beautiful female with headphones hanging around her neck.
Luo Xiaoqing frowned, "Do you know, you used to make noise every day hitting the sandbag, and I tolerated it... But just now, you were too much, right? Laughing so loudly, it’s simply disturbing the peace, do you believe I’ll complain to the landlord about you?"
Thinking of his recent practice of the White Bone Grappling Hand and the wild laughter upon discovering the hope for immortality, Zhong Shenxiu sincerely apologized, "Sorry, my fault. Let me treat you to a seafood feast at Sea Star Pavilion as an apology."
Luo Xiaoqing looked Zhong Shenxiu up and down: "You seem a bit different. You’re not trying to hit on me, are you?"
"It’s just pure apology," Zhong Shenxiu smiled warmly, "Besides...aren’t you a streamer? As long as you start streaming, how afraid could you be of what I’d do?"
"True," confirmed Luo Xiaoqing, realizing this Hua Wu indeed was trying to woo her.
But the seafood at Sea Star Pavilion really was too delicious.
She couldn’t resist and smiled, "Then I’ll give you a chance."
Zhong Shenxiu happily took a taxi with Luo Xiaoqing to Sea Star Pavilion and directly ordered the most expensive set meal, priced at 1999 Star Coins.
The two ate heartily, enjoying themselves thoroughly.
After the meal, Luo Xiaoqing patted her stomach contentedly, "If only I could eat every day, let’s settle the bill."
Zhong Shenxiu silently pushed his wallet forward: "All my money is in here."
Luo Xiaoqing suddenly felt a tingle on her scalp and opened the wallet to look.
A wail came out of the private room: "Just thirty-three yuan eighty? You’ve got to be kidding me?"
"That’s all the money I have...the rest was spent on your cab rides."