"I can indeed help with this."
The Immortal contemplated for a moment and then nodded.
He was an official employee in the underworld, so requesting permission from King Yemma was doable, as long as the person he brought wasn't an evil person destined for Hell.
"However, I must clarify one point: reaching King Planet is not easy. You need to pass through Snake Way, which is an extremely long path, and any careless step could lead you into the abyss of Hell."
"Snake Way?"
Wukong curiously asked from the side.
"Yes, Snake Way is over a million kilometers long. Even if you, Wukong, were to run continuously without eating, drinking, or sleeping, it would likely take you half a year."
The Immortal looked at Shano, "But with your strength, Lord Shano, you should be able to significantly shorten the time."
"Then it's settled. What is this distance for the sake of becoming stronger?"
Shano smiled, "I will first follow you and Mr. Popo as your student, to learn the basics of Qi utilization here at the temple. After two months, once I've mastered it, you can take me to Snake Way."
"Count me in too!"
Wukong couldn't help but interject, "Immortal, please take me along. I also want to train under Lord King Kai!"
"Mm."
The Immortal nodded.
That was also what he had intended.
Although Lord Shano is powerful and reliable in character, he is ultimately a visitor from an external universe and can only stay here for one year.
In the future, when Earth faces danger, it will still rely on local strongmen like Wukong.
...
In the days that followed.
Shano embarked on his training at the temple.
Here, he could temporarily set aside his prestige as the King of Four Seas, his identity as the Master of the End, heavy administrative duties, and the pressure given by Imu.
Just like back in the Orange Garden in Cocoyashi Village of the East Sea.
As an humble beginner, he immersed himself in the practice of "Qi."
Every morning, before the sky was even lit.
He would already be up, looking for Mr. Popo, to engage in meditation training and learn how to perceive the flow of Qi within him.
"Qi is a manifestation of life energy, Lord Shano, please close your eyes and try to feel it with your heart."
Mr. Popo gently guided, "It is like a river flowing in your body. Once you can sense Qi within your body, you will naturally find that the outside world is also filled with Qi, like an endless ocean..."
Shano followed suit.
For the first few days, he could only feel traces of Haki, but gradually, he began to perceive a completely different kind of energy.
Gentle and warm, like trickling water.
Entirely distinct from the forceful and domineering nature of Haki.
"Is this Qi?"
Shano opened his eyes, looking down at himself with some curiosity, as he seemed to feel an additional layer of subtle connection with everything in the world.
He spread out his right hand, attempting to gather.
Pa!
A hazy cluster of energy light appeared out of thin air, but after flickering a few times, it suddenly exploded and dissipated into the air.
"Indeed."
Mr. Popo nodded with admiration, "Your speed is far faster than I expected. You've already preliminarily mastered the method of sensing Qi, and can even briefly release the Qi within your body."
"Next, we need to learn how to deepen the connection with Qi, how to guide it, and ultimately transform Qi into various practical combat skills."
"Understood, I entrust myself to you."
Thus, merely three days had passed since the temple training began, and Shano already started learning comprehensively how to apply "Qi" in combat.
From sensing Qi, Qi Concealment, Qi tracking, to further condensing and transforming it into a myriad of energy waves...
Accumulating experience one step at a time.
...
Meanwhile, Wukong wasn't idle either.
He, along with Kling, and later arrivals Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, Chaozu, and others, continued to refine their martial arts abilities while also learning from Shano the use of Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
Starting is always difficult.
The fundamentally different system posed some challenges for them to grasp.
They felt quite embarrassed since their frequent inquiries were taking up much of Lord Shano's time.
Fortunately, at that moment.
Mr. Popo actually managed to master Dual-Colored Haki within just a few days and started taking over Shano's duties to teach Haki.
"We'll talk about Observation in the afternoon. The morning session is for Armament Haki training. This power doesn't conflict with 'Qi' at all and can be used simultaneously. It's quite amazing."
Mr. Popo stated earnestly:
"If you can master it, then in defense it is like wearing dual-layered armor, and in attack it's like having double enchantments; truly practical."
"Look, I'll demonstrate for you."
Mr. Popo raised his arms, "See, I'm using Armament Haki, aren't they turning black and looking more imposing?"
The people below looked left and then right, with a puzzled expression.
"Uh, Mr. Popo."
Kling scratched his head, "You seem to have forgotten that you're already very dark, so even if you become darker, we couldn't tell at all, right?"
Mr. Popo looked down at himself: "..."
"Is this some kind of racial stereotype joke?"
Mr. Popo pretended to wipe tears in a very hurt manner, "You guys are really too much!"
"Ah, sorry, just kidding!"
Kling burst into laughter, and the others also began to laugh heartily.