CHAPTER 60: CHAPTER 54: REBIRTH AND TRANSFORMATION (PART 2)

The scene was vivid, as if it had already happened right in front of him.

When Shi Feiyang turned to the record of the "Heart Shattering Palm," his heartbeat accelerated involuntarily.

He stood up and slowly assumed the initial stance as described in the scriptures.

He raised his palms slowly, with his palms facing inward, and a faint airflow gathered in his palms. The airflow seemed to have life, swirling and pulsating in his palms.

He took a deep breath and suddenly struck with his palm, the rushing wind from it blew the papers around him into a chaotic dance, as if swept up by a wild gust.

He felt the strength in his palm, savoring the description of the essence of the palm technique in the scripture: "Its power is like crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood, penetrating directly to the heart’s meridian, destroying the internal organs of the opponent..." Shi Feiyang practiced the palm technique continuously, striving for precision with every strike, following the scriptural guidance strictly from the point of exertion to the trajectory of the palm. His eyes were determined and focused, as if a powerful enemy stood before him, and he sought to vanquish it with the Heart Shattering Palm.

Sweat beaded on Shi Feiyang’s forehead, and his clothes were soaked, yet he seemed oblivious, completely engrossed in his study of this palm technique. He pondered whether the force deployment of the Heart Shattering Palm, despite its difference from the formidable power of the Tathagata Divine Palm, could be incorporated into the expansive movements of the Tathagata Divine Palm, by infusing the explosive hidden force of the Heart Shattering Palm at the moment of impact. This would allow the palm force to deliver not only a powerful impact upon striking an opponent but also directly affect the opponent’s heart meridian, causing dual damage.

The more Shi Feiyang thought, the more excited he became. His practice of the palm technique became increasingly proficient, each strike imbued with his anticipation and exploration of merging the two palm techniques.

As the sky outside darkened and the afterglow of the sunset poured through the window onto Shi Feiyang, his silhouette stretched long, as if draped in a golden suit of armor, adding a sacred touch to his research.

He seemed transformed into a valiant War God, fighting bravely on the battlefield of martial arts.

Unknowingly, the afterglow of the sunset spilled through the window onto Shi Feiyang, yet he remained immersed in the martial world of the Nine Yin Scripture.

Sometimes he lowered his head in contemplation, other times he stood up to perform moves. Every revelation brought him a deeper understanding of martial arts. Shi Feiyang knew well that the Nine Yin Scripture was not just a martial arts manual but a treasure trove of martial insights, waiting for him to dig deeply and explore endlessly.

After experiencing hundreds of perilous and bloody battles, Shi Feiyang’s comprehension of the Tai Xuan Scripture and the Nine Yin Scripture reached an unprecedented level.

Every word, every sentence, seemed to contain infinite mysteries to him, awaiting his discovery and understanding.

Sometimes he would close his eyes with a frown, immersed in deep thought, with various martial strategies striking like lightning in his mind; sometimes he picked up a pen, writing swiftly on the paper beside him, recording his flashes of insight. His handwriting was vigorous and forceful, reflecting his firm faith.

When he reached the Chapter on the "Muscle and Bone Strengthening Method," Shi Feiyang’s gaze was locked onto the page, eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation, as if about to unveil a stunning martial secret.

Shi Feiyang slowly extended his hand, fingertips lightly touching the yellowed pages exuding an ancient aura, as if conversing with history. As the pages turned, the subtle rustle seemed to carry the whispers of time, with each character divulging unknown martial secrets.

Shi Feiyang’s hands trembled slightly, not just from extreme enthusiasm for martial arts, but from the stubborn resolve deep within him to achieve his goal no matter what.

Shi Feiyang’s body leaned slightly forward, yet his back was straight like a peerless treasure sword ready to unveil its sharpness.

He read word by word, muttering to himself, and at critical points, he nodded slightly, with a hint of revelation in his eyes.

"So that’s how it is, this Muscle and Bone Strengthening Method is indeed profoundly exquisite." Shi Feiyang murmured softly, his voice full of admiration, reflecting his pure love for martial arts devoid of utilitarian motives, merely rejoicing in the pursuit of the true essence of martial arts.

With the research going deeper, Shi Feiyang realized more deeply that the "Muscle and Bone Strengthening Method" was far from just strengthening the body. It was a deep excavation of the body’s potential and an indispensable cornerstone on the path of martial arts cultivation.

Shi Feiyang could not help but recall his past experiences in life-and-death battles. In those moments teetering on the edge of survival, if he had mastered this cultivation technique at that time, with its enhanced physique and resilient meridians, he could have responded to the enemy’s attacks more calmly, perhaps even unleashing martial arts of greater power.

This quality of reflection and summarization allowed Shi Feiyang to make continuous progress on the path of martial arts, with each experience serving as valuable nourishment for his growth.

Then Shi Feiyang took a deep breath and slowly stood up. His feet were firmly apart, shoulder-width, like ancient pines rooted in the earth, steady and resolute. His hands naturally hung down, palms inward, feeling the subtle connection between himself and the surrounding environment.

Shi Feiyang took another deep breath, long and deep, as if to absorb all the world’s Spiritual Qi into his body.