After practicing the basic movements of Tai Chi several times, Yang Xiong gradually felt its profound depth and vastness.
Especially after performing the Tai Chi routine repeatedly, the soul power within his body began to circulate along a certain trajectory, much like the internal energy described in martial arts.
Tai Chi is a gem of Huaguo's martial arts culture, easy to learn, widely accessible. Although Yang Xiong hadn't been very enthusiastic about cultivation in his previous life, he had studied some related materials, especially because his grandfather had a strong interest in it. Not to mention, TV shows and movies featuring Tai Chi were abundant. In particular, he had watched countless times the Tai Chi films of a certain famous actor with the surname Li.
Many people know the basic movements of Tai Chi, and its key principles are very clear, mainly focusing on three points: slow and gentle movement, smooth and continuous flow, and the clear distinction between solid and empty.
Due to the uniqueness of his full-body martial soul, especially after awakening it at the silver level, Yang Xiong could increasingly sense the flow of soul power in his body. He could now clearly observe its movement, which he believed corresponded to the meridians described in traditional martial arts.
Moreover, after undergoing the Ice and Fire Body Tempering, the dual energies from the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Stem seemed to have settled within these meridians. Though his meridians were not yet fully unblocked, they had become significantly smoother compared to before his second awakening.
At this moment, Yang Xiong couldn't help but think of the Miracle Velvet Celestial Chrysanthemum in his hand. In terms of effectiveness, this celestial herb was actually the most suitable for his full-body martial soul.
Its benefits were remarkable, it could invigorate the limbs, open the eight meridians, and potentially cultivate an indestructible body. It was truly the ideal celestial herb for a body-based martial soul.
However, Yang Xiong had chosen the Ice and Fire Body Tempering to strengthen his body further and establish a more stable foundation for the future.
Over the following period, Yang Xiong began drawing a simple diagram of the human meridians based on the flow of soul power in his body, especially how it moved involuntarily while he practiced Tai Chi, combined with memories from his previous life. Naturally, this diagram contained only lines without specific names for the meridians, as he had never studied them in detail before.
Using this meridian diagram and his growing proficiency in Tai Chi, he began to reverse-engineer a unique meditation technique.
Though still in its infancy, Yang Xiong believed that, given the profound nature of Tai Chi, this technique would ultimately surpass Tang San's Xuan Tian Technique.
Over time, Yang Xiong attempted to guide his internal soul power along the Tai Chi path. As he practiced more, he gradually grasped the essence of Tai Chi.
His breathing and consciousness also began to change. Traditional meditation methods involved forcibly absorbing spiritual energy from the air.
But Tai Chi emphasized unity of body and mind, integration of internal and external forces, and complete relaxation during cultivation. At times, his soul power seemed to merge as one and even resonate with the universe itself.
After several months of closed-door training, Yang Xiong's Tai Chi-based meditation technique finally took shape.
Now, the circulation of soul power in his body had become completely different from the traditional meditation methods of the Douluo Continent. Centered around the head and rooted in the organs within the torso, his soul power flowed naturally through his meridians, which were gradually integrating into a unified system. Upon closer inspection, the soul power in his body formed a pattern resembling the Tai Chi diagram, commonly known as the Yin-Yang Fish.
The Yin-Yang Fish is the foundation of Tai Chi and represents its ultimate goal. Within his body, the soul power flowed as a balance of yin and yang, though not particularly fast, it was continuous and natural.
Through months of diligent training, on the day the Yin-Yang Fish pattern formed within his body, Yang Xiong's soul power finally reached level twenty-six. He believed that his soul power would continue to deepen, and as the Tai Chi meditation technique improved, his cultivation speed would also accelerate.
At his current level, the Tai Chi Meditation Technique only encompassed his torso and head, his limbs were not yet integrated. More refinement was needed.
Still, Yang Xiong speculated that once the technique was perfected, his entire body would become a unified whole. Not only would his cultivation speed increase, but it would also become self-sustaining and endless, this was the true essence of Tai Chi.
He named this new technique the Yin-Yang Meditation Technique. In his estimation, once fully mastered, it would far surpass Tang San's Xuan Tian Technique.
The Xuan Tian Technique originated in a martial arts world and, while a top-tier Daoist technique, was created by the Tang Sect, a relatively ordinary sect known more for hidden weapons. Yang Xiong found it curious how the Tang Sect possessed such a technique, given that it was essentially an assassination organization, regarded as second-rate or even reviled in many martial arts worlds.
In contrast, Daoism held an unshakable leadership position in all martial arts worlds, and the Yin-Yang Fish was its core, even considered a form of spiritual belief.
Yang Xiong didn't call his technique the Tai Chi Meditation Technique because he didn't want to reveal that he wasn't from this world. That was his biggest secret, especially since Tang San might recognize the term "Tai Chi."
One day, Yang Xiong finally stepped outside his home. The main reason was that the school was holding a graduation ceremony, and he hadn't been to school in nearly half a year. This time, the school had even sent someone specifically to make sure he would attend.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect managed its students very loosely, but was strict on key occasions.
Most students came from soul master families and could request time off to cultivate at home. Many had their own family cultivation methods, often with unique features.
Take Ning Rongrong, for instance. Apart from attending basic classes, she focused primarily on strengthening her soul power and training multi-tasking control. Ning Fengzhi himself often guided her, which proved more effective than regular school lessons.
The school's strictness was reflected in its regular assessments of students' soul power. Starting from grade six, even combat abilities were tested. The sect kept detailed records of every student, tracking everything from soul ring absorption to soul power breakthroughs.
Each disciple had a carefully tailored development plan to prevent them from veering off course, a key reason why the sect remained powerful.
As far as Yang Xiong knew, the school had discussed his cultivation progress with his father, Yang Lin, multiple times. Unfortunately, Yang Xiong followed his own plan. His parents didn't fully understand body-based martial souls, so aside from occasional advice, they mostly stayed out of his training.
When comparing Tai Chi Meditation to the Xuan Tian Technique, Yang Xiong couldn't help but feel a competitive edge.
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