Martial Arts Is the Best Way to Grind!
Hearing Zhou Wuliang's words, Su Tu's eyes immediately lit up.
It felt as though the doors to an entirely new world had opened before him.
In the past, his only goal had been to enter Star Ark University and become what people called a successful person.
Perhaps in the future, he would get married, have children, and peacefully live out the rest of his life.
But Su Tu, who carried memories from a previous life, had never truly been someone willing to settle for an ordinary existence.
If this world itself had been ordinary, then so be it.
But if this world was magnificent and filled with endless wonders...
How could Su Tu allow himself to remain unknown and live an ordinary life?
And now...
That door stood right before him.
The path to the extraordinary was already beneath his feet!
Zhou Wuliang's voice carried a hint of emotion.
But before reaching that point, the path of a martial artist must be walked one step at a time.
Every step requires bitter cultivation.
You must continuously temper both your body and mind.
Wherever you look along the martial path, there is only hard work.
He looked at Su Tu.
Lin Feiyang gave you that Red Seal, which means your innate foundation must be quite good.
You've simply been delayed because you grew up on Blue Star.
Su Tu hesitated for a moment.
Actually... the Red Seal might have been something Teacher accidentally dropped and I happened to pick up.
Su Tu suspected that Lin Feiyang had deliberately dropped the card.
But after learning just how valuable it was, he began to doubt himself.
There were only three Red Seals across the entire Ancestral Planet.
What if Lin Feiyang had genuinely lost it by accident?
Zhou Wuliang snorted.
Hmph. That's exactly the kind of unnecessary thing that brat likes to do.
With his strength at the Source-Seeking Realm, forget a Red Seal. Even if a single speck of dust fell from his body, it wouldn't escape his notice.
Su Tu's expression changed slightly.
Source-Seeking Realm?
Zhou Wuliang patiently explained,
The martial path has Five Stages and Three Gates.
The Five Stages are Branch-Glimpsing, Branch-Resonance, Falling Leaf, Source-Seeking, and Dao-Seeding.
As for the Three Gates, you don't need to know about them yet.
Learning too much too early won't benefit you.
Su Tu silently memorized the names.
Branch-Glimpsing.
Branch-Resonance.
Falling Leaf.
Source-Seeking.
Dao-Seeding.
Zhou Wuliang continued,
The first step of martial arts is cultivating Foundation Arts and guiding the qi and blood throughout your body.
He turned toward Li Hu.
Huzi, take Little Tu to the Body-Tempering Room and let him meet his fellow students.
While you're there, choose a Foundation Art for him.
Then he specifically reminded him,
Little Tu has lived on Blue Star his entire life and has never practiced martial arts before.
He's different from the rest of you.
Remember to choose something gentle.
Li Hu immediately answered,
Got it, Master!
He grinned at Su Tu.
Come on, Junior Brother. Brother Hu will take you to train!
Su Tu followed Li Hu outside.
The two passed through a long corridor before arriving at a fairly large room.
The moment Su Tu stepped inside...
His body suddenly felt heavier.
It was as though an invisible weight had been placed on his shoulders.
Li Hu explained,
This is the Body-Tempering Room.
There's a gravity system installed here. We can adjust the gravity to strengthen the physical body.
Besides Su Tu, there were six other boys and girls of roughly the same age inside.
Each of them stood in a different part of the room.
They were all maintaining different postures.
Every one of them gave off an unusual aura.
Li Hu pointed toward them.
They're just like you.
All six are Master's students on Blue Star.
From today onward, they'll be your fellow students.
He continued,
They're currently practicing Foundation Arts.
A Foundation Art uses specific postures and movements to guide the flow of qi and blood through the body, laying the foundation for martial arts.
The stronger the Foundation Art, the better its effects.
But stronger Foundation Arts also place much greater demands on the body.
Li Hu looked at Su Tu.
Junior Brother, this is your first time practicing one, so let's start with this.
As he spoke, he moved his fingers through the air.
A virtual screen immediately appeared before Su Tu and Li Hu.
Luo Jia Art
Li Hu introduced it.
The Luo Jia Art is a relatively gentle Foundation Art.
Its effects are slower, but it's mild and stable. It improves the body step by step.
On the virtual screen, a human figure appeared and repeatedly demonstrated a series of different postures.
Su Tu politely said,
Thank you for taking care of me, Brother Hu... no, Senior Brother.
Li Hu immediately burst out laughing.
Hahahaha! Just call me Brother Hu.
It sounds more straightforward. Makes me feel like some wandering hero!
Su Tu smiled slightly.
All right, Brother Hu.
Then he looked at the screen.
What should I do now?
Li Hu answered,
Copy the postures shown above.
I'll guide you using Qi.
Su Tu immediately followed the movements displayed on the screen.
He lowered his body.
His legs spread apart.
He entered a horse stance.
Li Hu stretched out a hand and placed it against Su Tu's body.
In the next instant...
Su Tu felt a warm current flowing through him.
The speed of his blood circulation increased.
It felt as though countless points throughout his body had suddenly awakened.
Su Tu's eyes showed curiosity.
So this is Qi?
Li Hu nodded.
That's right.
Qi is a form of energy that exists throughout heaven and earth.
Nothing in the universe can exist without Qi.
At its core, martial arts cultivation is simply the use and control of Qi.
He continued explaining patiently.
Among the countless races, some species are naturally capable of controlling Qi from birth.
Of course, they don't always call it Qi.
Some simply call it energy. Others call it Source.
Different names, same thing.
Li Hu's expression became slightly serious.
The human body is naturally too weak.
We can't directly control Qi, and our bodies can't withstand it either.
That's why Foundation Arts were created.
The purpose of Foundation Arts is to establish a foundation and strengthen one's qi and blood until the human body becomes capable of controlling Qi.
His hand remained against Su Tu.
Right now, I'm using my Qi to guide your qi and blood through the acupoints throughout your body.
Once your body adapts, you'll eventually be able to contain Qi yourself.
Li Hu looked rough and straightforward, but he was unexpectedly patient when teaching.
Su Tu sincerely thanked him.
I understand. Thank you, Brother Hu.
Even if Li Hu was helping him because of Zhou Wuliang, this assistance was still genuine.
Su Tu naturally appreciated it.
Li Hu casually waved his hand.
It's nothing...
Then his expression suddenly froze.
...Huh?
He stared at Su Tu.
Wait.
How the hell are you still talking?!
Su Tu blinked.
What?
His expression became slightly awkward.
Am I not supposed to talk while practicing Foundation Arts?
He thought he had done something wrong.
