15: Chapter 15 Five Years of Effort

After washing himself clean, Ji Yebai calmed his mind to feel the Internal Energy within his body.

Internal Energy was a miraculous power.

It was born from the combination of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, human energy, and Mental Energy.

An eruption of Internal Energy could cause one's physical strength to increase linearly and allow one's speed to become as fast as a phantom.

Under normal circumstances...

A Third-rate Martial Artist was also known as a 'Slayer of a Hundred Men'.

Even a hundred fierce generals in the army were no match for a single Third-rate Martial Artist.

Internal Energy.

It marked the birth of energy within the human body.

And where there was energy, there was great power.

Just like modern society's discovery of electricity.

In the beginning, they only mastered electricity to create light;

But reaching the twenty-first century, they became omnipotent in the heavens and the earth; the fragile human body could perform world-shaking feats.

All of this benefited from the application of electricity.

Electricity was a form of energy, and Internal Energy was the same.

As Internal Energy revived in the hands of Martial Artists, it would also bring infinite changes to the world.

"This is my Internal Energy!?"

Ji Yebai murmured to himself, his expression stunned.

Only he could understand just how powerful he was now.

Vast, resilient, and heavy Longevity Internal Energy circulated within his body.

It had increased by a full two times compared to his previous life.

Furthermore, every wisp of Internal Energy was extremely resilient and exceptionally powerful.

Boom!

He threw a punch.

Rocks exploded.

A half-person-high boulder cracked instantly, covered in a dense, spiderweb-like network of fissures.

Ji Yebai watched this scene in shock.

In his previous life, he definitely never had such a powerful moment.

Good heavens.

Just after a Breakthrough, he had already overtaken his previous life's self.

"The Path of a Hundred Refinements is actually this terrifying!?"

Ji Yebai's emotions fluctuated violently.

Feeling the surging Internal Energy in his body, a thousand thoughts flooded his mind.

"This gap is simply too large!"

The birth of Internal Energy required not only Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi but also the Origin power and Mental Energy within the body.

Heaven and Earth power could not be changed; the rest depended on an individual's Origin power and Mental Energy.

Mental Energy was ethereal and elusive, but Origin power left traces to follow.

According to scientific research from his previous life, Origin power was related to the human body's root bone Aptitude.

"The depth of this Internal Energy is enough to rival a Second-rate Martial Artist in the Middle Stage!"

Ji Yebai clenched his fist, and an explosive sense of power immediately surged into his heart.

In his previous life, when martial arts first appeared...

The classification methods of ancient martial arts were still adopted.

Furthermore, each stage was divided into three phases: Early, Middle, and Late Stage.

The gap between each stage was very large.

Specifically, it was manifested in the depth of Internal Energy and the degree of Body Tempering.

Becoming a Third-rate Martial Artist involved undergoing Body Tempering once, greatly changing the body's strength;

Becoming a Second-rate Martial Artist would likewise involve another Body Tempering, and the effect was even more explosive.

Until becoming a First-Class Martial Artist, where the body became transparent and the spirit would also undergo a transformation;

At this point, both body and spirit would reach a Peak.

If one broke through again, it would be a leap in life's hierarchy.

The ultimate leap, transforming into the Innate.

Looking at martial cultivation, every increase in rank was an enhancement of the body.

But this did not mean that the body could only be strengthened when the rank increased.

Breakthroughs between the Early, Middle, and Late Stages of each rank would also temper the body.

However, this kind of tempering was far from reaching the effects brought by a full rank increase.

"With such strong Internal Energy, why not go and expend some of it?!"

Ji Yebai's eyes lit up, feeling somewhat excited.

Longevity Fist was not suited for combat, but it focused on being well-rounded and increasing Lifespan.

Moreover, it was a weapon.

A sledgehammer used by the state to break the blockade of aristocratic families and corporate classes.

The birth of Longevity Fist marked the retreat of class-monopolizing forces.

As a universal Cultivation Technique promoted by the state, although it had no particularly outstanding characteristics in terms of intensity, it absolutely had no weaknesses in terms of performance.

Longevity Fist was very comprehensive, containing fist techniques, Internal Skill Mind-Cultivation Techniques, and footwork; it was a comprehensive Cultivation Technique.

It raised the floor and lowered the ceiling.

For most people, they lacked the resources and perseverance to climb to the Peak of martial arts.

And these people were the majority.

Therefore, Longevity Fist was an excellent choice.

This Cultivation Technique allowed one to become a Martial Artist simply by relying on time, and the lucky ones could even become First-Class Martial Artists.

The only pity was that a First-Class Martial Artist who cultivated Longevity Fist did not have a high combat value, and could not even compare to some Genius-level Second-rate Martial Artists.

Of course, for those who had talent but were forced to Cultivate Longevity Fist due to a lack of resources...

The state had also considered them.

The Longevity Internal Energy cultivated from Longevity Fist could be converted into the Internal Energy of any other Cultivation Technique at any time.

Only, after converting, the person would no longer enjoy the longevity bonus of Longevity Internal Energy.

Whoosh!

The Internal Energy in Ji Yebai's body rotated rapidly, and his whole person suddenly vanished in a flash.

With a flick of his foot, his whole body suddenly rose upward.

Between the jagged rocks, Ji Yebai jumped left and right, ascending at high speed.

The Longevity Footwork recorded in Longevity Fist was immediately utilized to its limit.

Like a bird, he pounced straight toward the mountain Peak.

At this moment.

If an ordinary person saw this scene, their eyes would likely pop out.

Between the cliffs and precipices, someone was actually stepping on rocks and rising rapidly.

That scene was exactly the same as the Qinggong in movies.

...

Deep in the mountains.

Cliffs and precipices, lush and green.

Yuanjiajie was even superior to a small Immortal Realm.

Quiet and far-reaching, transcendent and detached.

In this spiritually endowed place, Ji Yebai began his secluded cultivation once again.

Vast Internal Energy circulated within his body.

His body grew stronger along with the Internal Energy.

His strength had already surpassed that of his previous life.

With the explosion of strength, he naturally needed to enhance his control over that power.

"After seven days of secluded cultivation, I have initial control over this skyrocketing power!"

"At this rate, within a month, I will definitely be able to fully control this vast Internal Energy!"

Ji Yebai sighed with emotion, his expression dazed.

Internal Energy had suddenly surged and become extremely strong.

It actually brought troubles as well.

This was something he hadn't thought of before.

"By meditating, practicing fists, and practicing footwork every day, I believe I can definitely take full control of the power within a month!"

Ji Yebai thought to himself.

His urgent heart was filled with excitement.

Because reaching this step today, his strength was sufficient to plot for a world-shaking Opportunity.

That was an Opportunity that allowed one to become an Innate Martial Artist just three months after the revival of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi!

How could this not make Ji Yebai excited!

Previously, his strength was slightly insufficient.

But now, having become a Third-rate Martial Artist, his strength was supplemented; he was fully capable of seizing that Opportunity.

"Keep it up!!!"

Ji Yebai gave a low shout to encourage himself.

...

Time slipped away.

A month's time passed quickly.

Ji Yebai cultivated every day and had already fully mastered his skyrocketing strength.

Power out of control was not true power.

Reaching this stage, Ji Yebai's strength had doubled once again.

He had even more confidence for his next move.

"It's been five years..."

Ji Yebai's figure was handsome, and his eyes were full of the vicissitudes of time.

Five years had passed since his Rebirth.

During these five years, he gave up the advantage of foresight and plunged deep into the mountains, training in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer.

Finally, he had birthed Internal Energy again and stepped into the Third-rate Martial Artist Realm.

His strength even far exceeded that of his previous life.

Who could understand the hardships involved!?

"Five years, the moment to strive for the Opportunity has finally arrived..."

Ji Yebai sighed, the sound leisurely drifting away.

The next moment.

Whoosh!

His whole being instantly turned into an afterimage, speeding down the mountain.

His footwork was utilized to the absolute limit.