The Martial Saint of Humanity, I Have Transformed Low-Level Martial Arts Into Immortal Martial Arts - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Vajra Fist! Nurturing Strength!

As Su Hao left the forest, he took a detour and returned to the small shabby courtyard in Longshe Village from another direction, finally feeling safe.

“Thump, thump, thump!”

He could hear his heartbeat, still unsettled. Recalling the earlier events, he couldn’t shake off his lingering fear, leaving his hands and feet cold.

“This world… it’s too dangerous. Even though I didn’t cause any trouble, I was still dragged into a deadly situation. If I hadn’t diligently practiced Baduanjin and achieved great accomplishment, I would likely be dead by now. Without strength to rely on, any minor accident could lead to death!”

Su Hao thought to himself, remembering how he accidentally encountered the Black Snake Gang committing murder. They recognized his identity, forcing him into a life-or-death battle.

If Su Hao had been lazy with his Baduanjin practice, the outcome of this deadly encounter would have been predictable!

“Let’s see what the book found on that monk really is…”

After calming his heartbeat, and while it was still light outside, he retrieved the cloth bag with a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Naturally, he hoped the book inside was a Martial Arts Secret Book. If it turned out to be a religious text or something else, he would undoubtedly be disappointed and sigh.

Opening the cloth bag, he found an old book with yellowed pages.

“Is it really a Martial Arts Secret Book?”

Su Hao’s heart quickened slightly.

The yellowed book was a martial arts manual, and the cover bore three large characters: “Vajra Fist!”

“Vajra Fist, focusing on techniques, specializes in long and short strikes, rapid and versatile, with fierce strength and speed. It also aids in strengthening muscles and bones. When practiced to a deep level, one can reach the stage of ‘Refining Strength!'”

As Su Hao flipped through the Vajra Fist manual, he became increasingly absorbed.

“This set of Vajra Fist… it may not be a top-tier martial art, but it is extremely suitable for me. Starting tomorrow, I’ll practice it diligently.”

It was only when night fully descended that Su Hao reluctantly closed the manual, his eyes shining with excitement.

Vajra Fist is considered a foundational martial art, but it is well-suited for a beginner like Su Hao. He is also eager about the ‘Refining Strength’ mentioned in the manual.

As Su Hao knows, the first major barrier for a martial artist is the ‘Physical Barrier’, which is divided into four realms: Refining Strength, Forging Bones, Transforming Tendon, and Cleansing Marrow.

Refining Strength is the first step into martial arts, yet it excludes ninety percent of those who pursue these disciplines.

As the sky darkened, full of anticipation, Su Hao went to bed exhausted from the day’s events.

Without further word, time advanced to the next morning. As usual, Su Hao practiced Baduanjin and then headed to the Blacksmith Shop in town.

Everything seemed routine; the deaths from the previous night stirred little commotion. Among the four who died, three were members of the Black Snake Gang. It’s not uncommon for members of such gangs to die in feuds, so the government and officials did not intervene much.

Of course, the Black Snake Gang would secretly investigate the incident, but they would likely assume it was the work of a rival faction, not suspecting that Su Hao, a mere blacksmith, had stumbled upon it and managed to eliminate his would-be silencers, including the tall, thin figure, in self-defense.

In the afternoon, after finishing a day’s work and having dinner at the Blacksmith Shop, Su Hao returned home to study and practice “Vajra Fist.”

“Vajra Fist First Move: Red Sun Enters the Elixir: Before practicing, calm your mind, eliminate distractions, and imagine the red sun overhead shining down into the Dantian…”

In the modest, run-down courtyard, Su Hao bent his knees slightly into a horse stance, pressing his palms together in front of his chest, visualizing himself basking in sunlight.

Practicing any martial art requires inherent qualities and insight; initiation is difficult, and mastery even more so. The challenge of merely getting started is enough to exclude ninety percent of people with weak resolve!

However, practicing this Vajra Fist came naturally and smoothly to Su Hao. For the first move, Red Sun Enters the Elixir, it only took half an hour before Su Hao felt his energy and blood circulation activate, as if bathed in sunlight, flowing through his Dantian, and warming his abdomen!

Such rapid progress wasn’t because the Vajra Fist was simple but due to Su Hao’s exceptional foundation and potential.

With great accomplishment in Baduanjin, Su Hao’s physical condition was already at the top among ordinary people. His potential score of 6 placed him in the ‘Remarkable Bone’ category, boasting a martial arts aptitude several times greater than that of the average person!

Practicing Vajra Fist brought advancements beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

“The second move: Giant Dragon Shows Power!”

Su Hao then began practicing the second move of Vajra Fist, raising his arms, inhaling into his Dantian, with his muscles seemingly coming alive and writhing!

Su Hao was entirely immersed in this wondrous sensation until nightfall when fatigue and a soft ache in his body signaled the end of his practice. He fetched a bucket of water from the well for a refreshing wash, then went to bed.

By the following morning, Su Hao had regained nearly ninety percent of his strength and spirit, feeling energetic. As usual, he completed his daily Baduanjin practice before heading to the Blacksmith Shop for work.

Every day was remarkably fulfilling. A person with a weaker constitution wouldn’t be able to handle it, but Su Hao was different. With his incredible potential, aided by practicing the health-preserving Baduanjin and ensuring sufficient sleep, he maintained a vibrant and energetic state!

[Vajra Fist (Initiation 1%)]

In just three days, Su Hao had already reached the Initiation stage in Vajra Fist, which was now displayed on his attribute panel. His progress was visibly rapid each day.

“At this rate, by this winter, I’ll be able to achieve small accomplishment in this form.”

Su Hao’s eyes shone brightly, and he was highly motivated.

Although this busy and fulfilling life was exhausting, Su Hao saw his steady progress and enjoyed it. His ability to endure solitude was a necessary step on the path to becoming stronger!

Su Hao’s life was peaceful, and time advanced to the end of the year, bringing the winter season. It was Su Hao’s second winter in this world.

In the chill of winter, people hurried past, bundled in patched cotton clothes. However, one afternoon in the courtyard of Longshe Village, Su Hao practiced Vajra Fist intensely, wearing only thin clothing. His movements were steady and powerful; each punch and stance was imbued with strength, like a Vajra suppressing demons!

With each breath, his warm exhalations turned into visible white vapor in the cold air. Su Hao’s body was also heated as his energy and blood flowed, circulating vigorously, full of life!

“Crack!”

Suddenly, Su Hao’s tendons and bones emitted a resonant sound. As he punched, his movements seemed smoother and more fluid, each punch and move generating a crisp noise, stirring the fallen leaves on the ground with the resulting gust of wind. Within him, a faint warm current began to arise, as if he could manipulate it as an extension of his body, though it was still too weak to show any distinctive traits.

“I’ve made a breakthrough…”

Upon completing a set of Vajra Fist, Su Hao exhaled deeply, understanding that his months of hard practice had finally led to a small accomplishment in Vajra Fist!

Name: Su Hao

Mastered Skills: [Baduanjin (Great Accomplishment 30%)], [Forging (Small Accomplishment 97%)], [Vajra Fist (Small Accomplishment 1%)]

Potential: 7 points (Remarkable Bone)

With a look at his attribute panel, indeed, Vajra Fist had reached small accomplishment!

“My potential only increased by 1 point…”It seems that the higher the potential value, the harder it is to increase by each point, and it’s also related to the breakthrough in my skill level.” With the small accomplishment in Vajra Fist, Su Hao saw his potential value increase from 6 to 7 points.

The increase in potential is like stacking boxes—the higher you stack, the harder it gets. This also prevents Su Hao from attempting to ‘farm’ potential points by learning some simple skills.

“With the small accomplishment in Vajra Fist, I’ve developed a subtle sense of ‘strength’ within me. However, it’s too weak right now; it should be in the ‘Nurturing Strength’ stage,” Su Hao mused about the changes brought by his achievement in Vajra Fist.

Refining Strength is the first stage for a Martial Artist. Once you cultivate this strength, you can crush rocks with your bare fists. Reaching this stage means you’ve stepped onto the path of the Martial Artist. A martial artist proficient in Refining Strength can live quite comfortably anywhere, even in the city. Even in the worst case, they can become a guard for one of the prominent families!

With the small accomplishment in Vajra Fist, Su Hao was confident he could easily defeat three of his past selves who had not yet started practicing Vajra Fist!