175: Chapter 175 Skill Summary, Fusion Target

Chapter 175: Skills Summary, Fusion Target

6 o'clock.

Jiuchang Street under the faint morning light appeared exceptionally quiet and peaceful.

The distant buildings were faintly discernible, as if the entire city had yet to completely emerge from the deep veil of night.

Fang Cheng grabbed the water pipe with both hands, hanging his body mid-air.

A snakeskin bag filled with bricks was tied to his waist with hemp rope, and he dragged the heavy load to practice the Pull-up.

"98."

"99."

"100."

Finishing a set of Pull-ups with a load of over two hundred catties, Fang Cheng took a breath, grabbed the snakeskin bag with one hand, and jumped down as lightly as possible.

Then, untying the rope binding the snakeskin bag, he assumed a horse stance in place, silently circulating the Breathing Technique to soothe his muscle fatigue.

Afterwards, he propped his hands on the ground, lifted his feet, hung his body in the air, and began practicing the Handstand Push-up.

Today was his first formal morning exercise since returning from the Meditation journey.

Given that his Physique had broken through the 40-point mark, Fang Cheng decided to raise the training intensity once again.

According to his newly formulated plan, under the condition of a 200-catty load, he had to complete 500 Hanging Leg Raises with both hands, 500 Pull-ups with both hands, and 500 Squats with both legs.

600 Iron Bridge stands, 250 Handstand Push-ups with both hands, plus 600 eight-finger Push-ups.

To be honest, this training volume was still somewhat excessive.

If not for mastering Qigong and being able to skillfully use the Breathing Technique to assist his exercise,

trying to complete all tasks within two or three hours was clearly unrealistic.

Now, after finishing each set of training, Fang Cheng would immediately stand in a stance and breathe, circulating True Qi for one full cycle.

By doing this, he massaged his entire body's muscles, tendons, bones, joints, and ligaments, expelling the accumulated lactic acid and various toxins within his body.

After a few sets of skill practices, the effect was extremely remarkable.

Of course,

when it came to exercise efficiency, it still couldn't compare to high-pressure weighted training in the deep sea.

Moreover, the current environment was different, and his bodily sensations changed accordingly.

Suddenly engaging in high-intensity exercise on land, Fang Cheng was initially somewhat unaccustomed to it, appearing slightly out of breath.

The main reason was the change in atmospheric pressure environment, which caused his bodily functions to not fully adjust yet.

This was what medicine called "decompression sickness".

Decompression sickness, also known as divers disease, caisson disease, or barotrauma,

was an occupational disease frequently occurring among divers; mild cases would harm the whole body's bones, muscles, nerves, and lymphatic System, while severe cases could even endanger life.

Every time he finished training on Yongan Island and surfaced from the sea, Fang Cheng would use the Breathing Technique to make adjustments and adapt for a period of time.

However, staying at the bottom of the sea for a long time would ultimately produce some chronic disease effects.

Given his own physical fitness, daily life wasn't affected much.

It was just that during exercise, the feeling of this occupational disease would be magnified many times over.

Fortunately, through Qigong, he could regulate physiological functions and the central nervous System, enhancing the body's adaptability to environmental changes.

As the morning exercise continued, the city's skyline was also gradually brightening.

The golden sunlight, like sharp arrows piercing through the light mist, fell onto the rooftop.

Illuminating every muscle line and every drop of flowing sweat on Fang Cheng's body exceptionally clearly and brightly.

After completing all training content of the Prisoners Six Arts,

Fang Cheng made a sudden leap from the flat ground, jumping onto the concrete water tank.

Then, facing the rising morning sun, right in this tiny space, he began practicing Shadow Boxing.

Punching and kicking with disciplined advances and retreats, the sound of tearing through the air sounded like exploding firecrackers, continuous and endless.

Until the five combat skills practices were completed.

Finally came the concluding Qigong conditioning.

"Hululu—"

Fang Cheng focused his gaze and concentrated his mind, circulating True Qi, his nasal breathing producing a faint, elusive sound.

Rumble rumble rumble—

In an instant, his entire body's muscles, joints, and blood vibrated together in unison, continuously emitting sounds of resonance.

In just a few breaths' time, the whole person was like a steamer, producing a wondrous and strange phenomenon.

White smoke continuously rose from his legs, hands, shoulders, and the top of his head, curling upwards.

When the gradually brightening sunlight scattered the thin mist and shone upon his rosy face,

one could clearly see droplets of condensed sweat twinkling with crystal clarity, rolling slightly, yet always adhering to the skin without sliding down.

Fang Cheng hugged his chest and pulled his back, sinking his waist, his legs rooted there like an old tree.

Maintaining this posture just like that, continuously inhaling and exhaling, in an endless cycle, practicing unremittingly.

At this moment, looking inward at himself.

One could clearly see that the internal breath wrapped by True Qi was like surging wind and waves, continuously flowing towards the body parts focused upon for training, scouring away the sluggish obstacles along the way until they became hot and swollen.

After half a moment, his entire body looked as if it had been cooked; his skin was flushed red, blue veins bulged, and the white smoke formed by evaporating sweat became increasingly thick and obvious.

"Roar!"

Fang Cheng's eyes suddenly flashed with sharp light, shouting out abruptly like a tiger or leopard.

Immediately exerting force with the soles of his feet and straightening his waist, he leaped up and stood back up.

At the same time, the sweat adhering all over his body instantly fell like rainwater, pattering down to his feet.

Following closely after, the pores all over his body suddenly relaxed, and even more visible white sweat instantly poured out from head to toe.

Just like a tightly shut valve being completely opened, a long-suppressed wave of steam erupted from within, lingering for a long time and presenting an impressive sight.

This scene was truly too eye-catching and shocking to the world.

Fortunately, at this moment he was all alone on the rooftop, and no one was gazing from the distant buildings.

After successfully dispersing his Qi, Fang Cheng let out a long breath, shook his arms and shoulders, and kicked his legs.

He only felt incomparably comfortable all over, every pore appearing extremely clear and open.

Without a single exception, taking it all in at a glance!

Looking at the prompt information floating before his eyes.

[Qigong experience + 3]

Then he looked inward at his Dantian to observe the specific results of practicing Qigong.

Every time the internal breath circulated around the periphery for a cycle, the True Qi would suffer some consumption, while also receiving some replenishment.

The consumption was because it needed to strengthen metabolism and treat hidden injuries and ailments all over the body.

The replenishment came from the nutrients and Acquired energy present in the blood and Qi meridians, converting them.

After a reduction and an increase, there was no obvious change overall.

As for the reduced nutrients and energy, they could be quickly replenished through daily diet.

"This is the health-preserving effect of Qigong!"

Fang Cheng could not help but feel a burst of emotion.

Seeing the sun rising higher and that it was getting late, he immediately jumped down from the water tank, preparing to take a shower and make a hearty breakfast.

He still had to go to work later.

Having asked for so many days off from the club, he had to show his face quickly and fulfill his duties.

While putting on his jacket and pants, Fang Cheng's gaze fell upon the panel to check the experience growth situation of this morning exercise.

All the combat and fitness skills he currently mastered emerged before his eyes one by one.

[Boxing lv2 (182/500)] (Iron Fist)

[Sanda lv2 (249/500)] (Dance of Lightning)

[Jiu-Jitsu lv2 (96/500)] (Elasticity)

[Muay Thai lv1 (131/250)] (Steel Bone)

[Tai Chi lv0 (28/100)]

[Push-up lv3 (12/1000)] (Master of Strong Wrists, Qilin Arm)

[Squat lv2 (489/500)] (The Aloof)

[Leg Raise lv2 (135/500)] (Ape Waist)

[Pull-up lv2 (167/500)]

[Back Bridge lv2 (103/500)] (Iron Bridge)

[Handstand Push-up lv1 (192/250)]

[Marksmanship lv2 (132/500)] (Ghost Shooting, Eagle Eye Vision)

[Blade Technique lv2 (129/500)] (Shadow of the Blade, Blade Storm)

[Qigong lv1 (127/250)] (Poison Resistance, Evergreen Unfalling)

During this period on Yongan Island, aside from the many gains brought by deep-sea extreme training,

the three battles that occurred successively also caused the combat skills whose progress was originally slow to skyrocket.

Among them, the Sanda skill could be said to have improved the fastest, increasing by 106 experience points.

Next was Qigong, which increased by a full 50 experience points.

To be honest, compared to the usual hard exercise which only increased a few points of experience, combat was truly the best leveling-up method.

However, suitable and powerful opponents were not that easy to find.

If it was simply bullying weaklings, that wouldn't be much different from practicing Shadow Boxing normally and being a sparring partner at the club.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng's gaze narrowed slightly as he looked at the few skills on the panel flashing with small arrows.

Bone-setting, Acupoint Striking, Tuina Massage, Meditation, Tai Chi.

These were all skills similar in nature to Qigong and could be used as Fusion Materials.

According to the relevant notes given by the panel:

[Exclusive skills can be upgraded by fusing other skills, thereby gaining more targeted skill special effects]

Except for Meditation which was not considered, Tai Chi remained to be observed.

The other three relatively ordinary medical skills could perhaps be given more time for practice usually, and after upgrading to max level, fused with Qigong.

Thereby pushing the Qigong skill to level up faster and gain special skill effects.

Fang Cheng's gaze swept across the panel, planning the focus of his practice.

Finally, his line of sight fell upon the "Squat" and "Handstand Push-up" with the relatively highest progress bars, as well as the long-neglected "Tai Chi".

Next, he would strive to complete Breakthroughs for these skills.