Chapter 15
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Chapter 15: Pioneer of Martial Arts Character Template
[After memorizing the Resonance Technique of Energy and Blood, you head over to the area where the Foundational Body Refinement Technique is kept.]
[Next to the 2.0 version of the Foundational Body Refinement Technique, there’s a record of the innovations made to the body refinement method.]
[Once Du Guowei created the Resonance Technique of Energy and Blood, the Foundational Body Refinement Technique, being the core method for warriors, was tweaked by the abilities research team. They modified the original Strengthening Movements to help warriors get used to the resonance feeling sooner.]
[The team worked hard for years, and with Master Du Guowei joining in, they sped up the research. Five months ago, they finished updating the Foundational Body Refinement Technique.]
[They expanded the twenty-two Strengthening Movements to thirty-six, forming a small cycle system.]
[They also condensed the five breathing methods into one comprehensive breathing method that resonates with the blood flow within the body, refining strength throughout the body.]
[Some martial arts researchers say this update to the foundational method has made body refinement much more efficient and less complicated, marking the biggest innovation in martial arts since it began.]
[While some wanted to rename the Foundational Body Refinement Technique, Du Guowei insisted on keeping the name to honor the contributions of the Pioneer of Martial Arts, Su Wen.]
[Since most of the technique comes from the 1.0 version, it’s called the 2.0 version.]
[Learning about the creation of the 2.0 version, you sense Master Du Guowei’s respect for you, so you start learning the updated Foundational Body Refinement Technique with determination.]
[Clueless God of Wealth! By watching, you’ve learned the Foundational Body Refinement Technique 2.0.]
[After studying two martial arts methods back-to-back, you’re feeling a bit worn out. What’s your next move?]
[1. Have a chat with Li Dong to get the scoop on what’s going to happen in the next ten years.]
[2. Keep looking around for more martial skills and theories, and try to bring as much future knowledge back to the past as possible.]
Su Wen didn’t think twice and made his choice.
[You decide to keep exploring nearby martial skills and theories, aiming to take back as much as you can before your time travel ends.]
[You believe that if you’re weak, knowing the future won’t help much. But if you’re strong, you can handle whatever comes your way, even without knowing what’s ahead.]
[You stumble upon the martial skill: Bagua Zhang (Eight Trigrams Palm).]
[Bagua Zhang was developed by Daoist Li Quzhuo from Longhu Mountain, blending Daoist martial arts with classic texts. Each move and stance is infused with the principles of the five elements and eight trigrams.]
[As you learn Bagua Zhang through the transmission talismans, you find the explanations for each move a bit confusing, especially the references to Daoist classics and technical terms.]
[Li Dong notices your confusion and suggests you look into the interpretations of the Bagua Zhang moves and the key points behind them.]
[But your struggle with Bagua Zhang makes Li Dong almost sure you’re not Su Wen, but someone else in disguise!]
[He thinks the martial arts founder’s understanding and level should be way above anyone else’s, so how could you not get Bagua Zhang?]
[Plus, you’re a fate bearer, the great God of Wealth, with knowledge and feelings beyond ordinary people. If you hadn’t died early, you’d be among the top fate bearers today.]
[So, in his mind, the chance of you being Su Wen is zero. He’s only holding back because of orders from above and because some people are on their way.]
[Clueless God of Wealth! You don’t realize how much your actions will shock the followers of the Pioneer of Martial Arts when they find out who you really are.]
Su Wen reads this and can’t help but twitch his mouth.
Is it really that strange that he didn’t get the notes on Bagua Zhang?
A martial skill that mixes classic texts isn’t something someone who only knows the Foundational Body Refinement Technique and Tiger Fist can easily understand!
But admitting that the martial arts founder can’t grasp martial skills does sound a bit embarrassing.
Hmm…
He’s the God of Wealth, not the actual Creator of martial arts, so it makes sense that he doesn’t get everything. If he really knew it all, he wouldn’t need to cross time and space to bring back martial arts achievements from the future timeline.
As for Li Dong possibly having a psychological shadow from this, don’t sweat it—give him time, and he’ll take martial arts to new heights. Trading Li Dong’s mental baggage in this timeline for his martial arts prosperity in another timeline will definitely make him thankful.
"If the future is worry-free, being a carefree slacker sounds pretty great," Su Wen sighed and muttered to himself. With plenty of resources and a peaceful environment, who wouldn’t want to kick back?
[You stumble upon an analytical article on Bagua Zhang titled "A Study on the Presentation of the Ontology of Bagua Zhang."]
[The article nails the key points of Bagua Zhang training and dives deep into balancing energy proportions and controlling power in each move and stance.]
[After reading it, everything clicks, and seeing that the author is Du Guowei, your belief in his martial arts potential skyrockets.]
[You’ve learned the martial skill: Bagua Zhang.]
[Curious about Du Guowei, you use the martial arts library’s equipment to pull up his personal info.]
[Name: Du Guowei.]
[Age: 32.]
[Alma Mater: Imperial Capital Normal University.]
[Representative Works: "Foundational Body Refinement Technique 2.0", "Resonance Technique of Energy and Blood", "Monkey Leap", "Tiger Roar".]
[Published Articles: "Reflections on the Relationship Between Energy Theory and the Foundational Body Refinement Technique", "A Study on the Presentation of the Ontology of Bagua Zhang", "Human Ideological Movements from the Perspective of Martial Arts"…]
After skimming Du Guowei’s bio, Su Wen couldn’t help but blurt out, “Damn, this guy’s a beast!”
Only after reading the intro did he realize just how strong Du Guowei is. No wonder he’s hailed as a Master of Martial Arts!
Every one of his works, like Foundational Body Refinement Technique 2.0 or Resonance Technique of Energy and Blood, has been a game-changer for martial artists.
He hasn’t checked out Monkey Leap and Tiger Roar yet, but with Du Guowei’s track record, they’ve gotta be solid.
And the guy’s got a ton of articles on martial arts, covering pretty much every angle!
This is what a true Pioneer of Martial Arts looks like!
“Everything’s for the future!” Su Wen exhaled, ready to dive into Du Guowei’s latest articles, soaking up as much as he could for his future self.
The articles weren’t recorded using transmission talismans, which is a bit of a hassle.
But getting Du Guowei’s theories and insights out there early will give the younger Du Guowei time to refine and revolutionize martial arts.
At this point, it’s the only option.
After all, no one else seems to come close to Du Guowei in martial arts theory.
[Oh, clueless God of Wealth! Knowing you’ve got no martial arts talent, you’ve got no choice but to hand the future of martial arts over to Master Du Guowei.]
