Chapter 39: Yin Yang Meditation
Yang Xiong, after practicing Tai Chi a few more times, increasingly felt its profound depth.
Especially after practicing Tai Chi several times, his soul power began to move like internal energy in martial arts, as though following a specific track within his body.
Tai Chi is a treasure of Chinese martial arts, very easy to learn, and its methods are widespread. In his past life, although Yang Xiong didn't have much interest in cultivation, he had researched related materials. Moreover, his grandfather loved it, and there were countless TV shows and films about it, particularly the masterpieces of Tai Chi performed by a famous actor with the surname Li, which Yang Xiong had watched countless times.
The basic movements of Tai Chi are something many people can do, and the key points are clear: slow and gentle, smooth and continuous, and distinct between solid and empty.
Particularly with the unique nature of his full-body martial soul, after its silver-level second awakening, Yang Xiong began to feel the soul power more distinctly. He could now clearly observe the flow of soul power inside his body, and according to Yang Xiong, this should be what is referred to as meridians.
After undergoing the Ice Fire Body Refinement, the Ice Fire power of the Octagonal Ice Crystal Grass and the Fire Phoenix Almond Shrub seemed to have accumulated in his meridians. Although his meridians hadn't fully opened, they were noticeably smoother than before his second awakening.
At this moment, Yang Xiong couldn't help but think of the Celestial Herb that he had, the Wonder Fungus Chrysanthemum. In terms of its effect, the Wonder Fungus Chrysanthemum would have been the most suitable for his body martial soul.
The Wonder Fungus Chrysanthemum was very effective. It could circulate energy through the limbs, open the eight meridians, and help cultivate a body of invulnerable strength. It was truly the perfect Celestial Herb for his martial soul.
However, Yang Xiong had chosen the Ice Fire Body Refinement to make his body even stronger, ensuring a more solid foundation for the future.
Over the next period, Yang Xiong, following the flow of soul power in his body, particularly the direction it took during his Tai Chi practice, combined with his memories from his previous life, drew a simple map of the human meridians. Of course, the diagram only had lines, with no specific meridian names, as this was something he hadn't encountered in his previous life, and he hadn't thought to study it in-depth.
Through this meridian diagram and his growing proficiency with Tai Chi, he was able to reverse-engineer a unique meditation method for himself.
This meditation method was still in its early stages, but Yang Xiong was confident that, given Tai Chi's profound depth, this method would surpass Tang San's Xuantian Gong.
During the following period, Yang Xiong attempted to guide his soul power according to Tai Chi's principles. After several more Tai Chi practices, he gradually understood the essence of Tai Chi.
During this period, Yang Xiong's breathing and consciousness started to change. Originally, the meditation method forced the absorption of spiritual energy from the air. However, Tai Chi focused on a deep unity of internal and external, relaxing the whole body during the practice, as if his soul power was blending into one, even connecting with the environment and gaining insights.
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After several months of closed-door cultivation, Yang Xiong's Tai Chi meditation method finally took shape.
At this moment, Yang Xiong observed the flow of his soul power. It was completely different from the meditation methods of the entire Douluo Continent. With the head as the core and the five organs of the body as the foundation, the soul power flowed seamlessly. His meridians seemed to have gradually formed into a unified whole. If carefully observed, the flow of his soul power within his body resembled the symbol of Tai Chi, or perhaps could be called the Yin-Yang Fish.
The Yin-Yang Fish is the foundation of Tai Chi, the ultimate goal of Tai Chi. The soul power within his body, like Yin and Yang, flowed incessantly. Although the speed of the flow wasn't very fast yet, it was continuous and natural.
Especially after months of intense training, Yang Xiong finally formed the Yin-Yang Fish in his body. His soul power reached the 26th level, and according to his estimate, his soul power would continue to become more robust. With the improvement of his Tai Chi meditation method, his cultivation speed would accelerate.
As of now, Yang Xiong's Tai Chi meditation method only encompassed the torso and head. His limbs hadn't been incorporated yet, so further improvement would be needed.
However, Yang Xiong believed that when the meditation method was fully successful, his entire body would function as a single entity. Not only would his cultivation speed be much faster, but it would also be self-sustaining, endlessly circulating. This was the true essence of Tai Chi.
Yang Xiong named his new meditation method Yin-Yang Meditation, and he believed that when it reached its full potential, it would certainly surpass Tang San's Xuantian Gong.
Although Xuantian Gong is one of the top cultivation techniques of the Taoist sect in the martial arts world, Tang Sect, in the world of martial arts, is just a regular sect. The Xuantian Gong is more related to hidden weapons and their usage, and it's hard to imagine why Tang Sect would have such a method. After all, Tang Sect is an assassination organization, considered a second-tier sect in any martial arts world, and even regarded as a force that everyone wants to take down.
However, in every martial arts world, the Taoist sect holds the undisputed leadership, and the Yin-Yang Fish is the core of Taoism, even its very belief.
As for why Yang Xiong didn't directly name his technique Tai Chi Meditation, it was because he didn't want to reveal that he wasn't from this world. This was one of Yang Xiong's biggest secrets, especially since Tang San might recognize the term Tai Chi.
One day, Yang Xiong finally left his home, mainly because he needed to graduate from school. Yang Xiong had not been to school for almost half a year, and the school had specially arranged for someone to notify him to attend.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a very relaxed management policy for students, but at times, it could also be very strict.
Most students came from soul master families, so they could take leave and practice at home. Every family had its own unique methods of cultivation.
For example, Ning Rongrong, aside from regular classes, focused mainly on enhancing her soul power and practicing distraction control. She even received personal guidance from Ning Fengzhi, which was far more effective than attending large classes.
However, the school was strict about regularly assessing the students' soul power, and after grade six, it also tested their combat abilities. The sect kept detailed records of everyone, including the timing of their soul ring absorption and soul power breakthroughs.
Moreover, all sect disciples had detailed cultivation plans to ensure they didn't take the wrong path. This was one of the reasons the sect remained so strong.
Yang Xiong knew that his cultivation was being closely watched by the school teachers, who had already spoken to his father, Yang Lin, several times. Unfortunately, Yang Xiong had his own cultivation plan, and since his parents weren't familiar with body martial souls, they didn't interfere too much aside from occasionally offering guidance.
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