#376 - Chapter 376: Thunder Blade Decision

In the study of the martial arts hall's inner courtyard, an old solid wood table stood silently.

Sunlight streamed through the window, seemingly freezing time in this place.

Cheng Feng stood by the table, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Could this inconspicuous table really be the treasure trove carefully arranged by his master, Wang Tieshan?

Could it actually contain a cultivation manual that could help one step into the realm of a Viscera Training martial artist?

Looking at the ordinary table, Cheng Feng couldn't help but admire his master, Wang Tieshan, as a seasoned veteran.

If it weren't for his master's guidance, Cheng Feng wouldn't have noticed this table at all.

"The table leg."

Following his master Wang Tieshan's instructions, Cheng Feng began to carefully explore the table legs.

His fingers gently glided over the wooden surface, feeling the undulations and changes in every inch of the wood grain.

Sure enough, after searching, Cheng Feng noticed a slight anomaly in an inconspicuous corner of the table.

The wood grain there seemed more chaotic than elsewhere, as if it had been deliberately disrupted.

Cheng Feng's heart stirred, and he speculated that this might be the key to unlocking the secret.

Cheng Feng concentrated his mind, gently applying force with both hands, pressing the chaotic wood grain according to a specific pattern on the table leg.

Suddenly, a soft "click" was heard, and a corner of the table leg slowly popped open, revealing a hidden compartment.

"Interesting, I didn't expect Master to have such an ingenious mechanism."

Cheng Feng's heart couldn't help but beat faster. He carefully opened the hidden compartment and saw an ancient cultivation manual lying quietly inside.

The cover of the manual was already yellowed, but the writing on it was still clearly discernible.

It exuded an ancient aura, obviously from some time ago.

Cheng Feng gently took out the manual, held it in his hands, and a feeling of indescribable excitement welled up in his heart.

Starting from humble beginnings, he was entirely grateful to the martial arts hall for providing him with opportunities.

Relying on his own means, he had gradually opened up the situation.

Now, he had already reached the Great Perfection of Bone Tempering.

Finally, he could take another step forward.

Cheng Feng's heart beat like a drum. He carefully held the ancient cultivation manual, his eyes fixed on the four large characters on the first page: "Thunderclap Blade Art."

The strokes of these four characters were strong and powerful, as if containing the force of a thunderbolt, inspiring awe at first glance.

"Blade Art? Not a blade technique then?"

He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the excitement in his heart, and slowly turned the next page of the manual.

The page contained a detailed record of the cultivation method of the Thunderclap Blade Art, divided into two parts: the cultivation method and the supporting martial skills.

The cultivation method was based on the Shocking Thunder Bloodburst Art,

elevating the depth and artistic conception of the cultivation method to a higher level,

pointing out the essentials and directly addressing the core.

The supporting martial skills ranged from basic blade techniques to profound martial skills, progressing step by step, each one exquisite and unparalleled.

From the martial arts aspect of the Thunderclap Blade Art, Cheng Feng saw the shadow of the Shocking Thunder Blade Technique, presumably Wang Tieshan had broken it down.

The whole set together was the complete Thunderclap Blade Art.

Moreover, Cheng Feng also saw a part of the Shocking Thunder Blade Technique that he had not learned.

There were even cultivation methods for the three major moves at the end of the Thunderclap Blade Art.

This made Cheng Feng very moved.

Master Wang Tieshan was truly taking care of him without reservation!

Recovering his somewhat chaotic thoughts,

Cheng Feng's focus converged on the cultivation method.

Since the Shocking Thunder Bloodburst Art had reached perfection, the progress of the Bone Tempering stage had entirely relied on the auxiliary cultivation method, the Silken Thread Art, to speed up the process.

Otherwise, Cheng Feng would have had to be like ordinary people,

purely relying on the ceaseless circulation of his own Qi and blood, and the tempering of his own bones.

Having reached the current stage of Bone Tempering Perfection, Cheng Feng was no longer a novice in martial arts.

Looking back at the martial arts realms, Cheng Feng also had his own understanding, each with its own unique use.

Body Conditioning, as the name suggests, is about practicing strength,

as long as one trains diligently and assiduously, and logistical support is adequate,

even those without talent are not without hope.

Skin Tempering is about developing the body's ability to withstand attacks,

while improving one's strength cultivation,

using the skin to contain blood, laying the foundation for the subsequent Blood Refinement realm.

Refining flesh and blood, replacing old blood with new blood, this is Blood Refinement.

This stage inevitably requires medicinal herbs and dietary supplements to assist in condensing new blood.

Blood comes from the bones, strength arises from the bones, new blood condenses, using silk as sharpness, reversing to temper the bones,

this is the Bone Tempering realm.

Humans have 206 bones,

including 29 cranial bones, 51 trunk bones, and 126 limb bones,

which can also be divided into upper, middle, and lower sections.

Generally, the cranial bones are tempered last to ensure safety.

Blood Qi transforms into silk, requiring effortless control, and auxiliary cultivation methods like the Silken Thread Art exist for this reason.

Once all the bones in the body have been tempered, strength, blood, and bone are connected by the skin,

and one's strength far surpasses most people.

From Cheng Feng's own experience,

the Bone Tempering realm can also be considered the backbone of the Prefecture City's forces.

A further step in the martial arts realm is when blood emanates from the bones, nourishing the five viscera.

Knowledge and secrets of this stage are the closely guarded secrets of each family head and influential clan.

What can be passed down has its own wonderful uses,

and it is also the biggest watershed between wealthy families and the common people.

Cheng Feng previously lacked this knowledge,

and the Thunderclap Blade Art manual in front of him,

will become an important cornerstone on his martial arts path,

able to help him break through his current bottleneck and step into the realm of a Viscera Training martial artist.

Cheng Feng was immersed in the study of the Thunderclap Blade Art, every word and every sentence nourishing his parched heart like sweet dew.

As his understanding deepened, he murmured to himself: "So that's how it is."

A light of understanding flashed in Cheng Feng's eyes, as if at this moment, he had glimpsed the true meaning of martial arts.

After Bone Tempering Perfection, martial artists will usher in a brand new realm - Viscera Training.

In this realm, Bone Tempering Perfection is required,

where strength, blood Qi, and bone force are united,

and a wonderful resonance is generated with the five viscera and six bowels between the tendons and bones.

This resonance is the key to Viscera Training and a threshold that blocks most people.

Those with outstanding talent may be able to comprehend it easily, but for martial artists with ordinary talent, it is like finding a needle in a haystack, difficult to grasp.

Cheng Feng frowned slightly,

He was not a genius, perhaps he could only find that glimmer of hope through a gradual approach?

He closed his eyes and began to silently feel the changes in his body.

With forceful breathing, fluctuations of blood Qi, and the roar of bone force,

Cheng Feng could not feel the slightest resonance between his bones and five viscera.

Shaking his head, Cheng Feng prepared to roughly read through the book.

The book stated that,

ordinary people who want to find a method often need to experience great fear between life and death in order to comprehend that faint resonance.

But this method is too dangerous, and carelessness can lead to eternal damnation.

Another method is to seek the oppression of the external environment, stimulating one's own potential through constant challenges and磨砺.

The manual describes a method that can assist in achieving success

Cheng Feng perked up and turned the page, ready to study it carefully,

only to find that after turning the page, only a torn piece of paper was left.

Cheng Feng was somewhat stunned: "Did Master even tear the manual?"