Chapter 404 Learning
Before sunset.
Elbert came back from the mountain, drenched in sweat after pushing himself to the limit in training once again.
As he approached the temple, he noticed everyone eagerly waiting at the entrance, their faces full of anticipation.
Mindful Spirit stood in the middle of the path, scratching his head with a goofy smile. "Hey Elbert, Master called for me. I saw you sparring with the two senior brothers and thought I'd learn a thing or two from you."
What?
Elbert glanced sideways at the white-browed elder.
The elder was whispering to a young monk with a shaved head, "You sure you don't wanna bet a dollar on Elbert winning?"
The young monk frowned, "Master, I don't have any money."
Elbert couldn't help but smile wryly.
Perfect timing to see how well I've recovered!
Elbert slowly extended his hand, "Please, Mindful Spirit, show me what you've got!"
Mindful Spirit nodded without saying much. He assumed a horse stance and began a fluid series of movements.
Finally, he clashed his fists in front of his chest, and his aura changed instantly!
A sound emanated from within him, like a heavy barrier being broken by a surge of energy!
Some kind of power was unleashed!
Elbert's eyes narrowed, realizing that the four martial monks had been hiding their true strength all along!
Mindful Spirit's energy level hadn't changed, but his combat power had clearly increased!
In Elbert's combat awareness, the sense of threat was also rising!
Mindful Spirit let out a low roar, his voice full of vigor!
Gradually, a transparent aura seemed to steam off his body!
Everyone's eyes seemed to play tricks on them as they saw the air around Mindful Spirit's arms ripple like water!
"Elbert, watch out!"
Mindful Spirit shouted, his body lunging forward, a punch accompanied by the steaming aura aimed at Elbert!
Elbert, not at his peak, had no choice but to cross his arms and brace for the impact!
The air surged.
Elbert's body didn't move, but he slid back ten feet!
His eyes widened in surprise!
Mindful Spirit's ability was intriguing!
Elbert continued to withstand Mindful Spirit's punches, occasionally finding an opening to counterattack!
Elbert's strength was at least a thousand pounds, but his punches felt like they were hitting an air wall, unable to break through Mindful Spirit's defense!
Mindful Spirit was like a bronze statue!
Ignoring the hits, each of his moves was powerful and heavy!
Seeing this, the white-browed elder smiled slightly, "Disciples, do you see now what Qi is? Isn't Mindful Spirit impressive?"
The young monks were stunned, nodding repeatedly!
The elder proudly said, "Mindful Spirit's Qi has reached a high level, it's quite advanced!"
"He's no ordinary person; he sensed the existence of Qi at 18!"
"His talent is one in a million!"
"Ordinary people might never sense Qi in their lifetime, let alone achieve what he has!"
The young monks were convinced by what they saw!
Mindful Spirit's arms were indeed enveloped in a flow of Qi!
Amazing!
The elder, lost in his pride, added, "But no matter how impressive Mindful Spirit is, he still has to be my disciple! You should learn his humility and pay your tuition on time, understood?"
The young monks nodded blankly!
Elbert and Mindful Spirit sparred for a full ten minutes!
Neither gaining the upper hand!
Despite the intense exchange, both stood firm!
Everyone was shocked, knowing Mindful Spirit's true strength, and he wasn't holding back this time!
Elbert, though not winning as quickly as before, was holding his own?
This guy from the mountain shouldn't be underestimated!
The elder kept a smile on his face.
But he was equally surprised inside.
This kid was tougher than I thought! No wonder he's him!
But... that's enough! No matter how strong he was, he could only tie with Mindful Spirit!
If he faced Pure Light, wouldn't he lose?
Satisfied!
The elder said in a deep voice, "Stop! If this goes on, Elbert will lose! He's injured, don't break any more bones!"
Mindful Spirit quickly withdrew, clasping his hands, "Elbert, my apologies!"
Elbert, sweating, knew the elder was right. If they continued, he would lose.
Elbert also clasped his hands, "Mindful Spirit, this match is inconclusive, but it was enjoyable. Let's fight again tomorrow!"
Mindful Spirit scratched his head with a smile, "Sure, whatever you say."
"Hehe... little monks, come with me."
The elder chuckled, pulling a few young monks along, "Let's discuss some extra lessons."
The young monks asked, "Master, what extra lessons?"
"Qi, don't you want to learn?"
"Yes." Watching the elder lead the young disciples away.
Elbert nodded slightly.
Qi, interesting!
As night fell, the entire temple sank into slumber.
From Elbert's room came a series of muffled sounds!
Like the snapping of bowstrings, the sounds continued until dawn!
The white-browed elder had a restless night!
He cursed inwardly, what are these brats practicing in the middle of the night?
I couldn't sleep!
Finally, a loud crash brought the elder back to reality!
Oh no!
He quickly dressed and rushed to the courtyard!
He saw a main room collapsed!
The walls crumbled, leaving only a few lonely pillars standing!
It was Elbert's room!
The elder was thunderstruck!
Unable to accept the reality before him!
He saw Elbert sitting in the rubble, frowning, slowly practicing a fluid movement!
He muttered, "I was too hasty, controlling this power requires finesse!"
The elder's body twitched!
He was learning Qi!
And he brought the house down!
Oh my God!
The elder nearly fainted from anger.
If you didn't have the talent, didn't mess around!
My property!
I wantED to die!
The elder spun in circles, his face pale, but he swallowed all his complaints!
At this time, the monks in the temple, led by the four martial monks, began their morning practice.
Elbert didn't rush to leave this time.
Instead, he climbed back onto the roof.
Watching them intently!
The four martial monks, with twenty years of practice, moved with ease, oblivious to their surroundings.
They slowly performed their movements, fluid and graceful!
They were practicing the Qi initiation form, enhancing the flow of Qi within!
As they say, a solid foundation is key to reaching higher levels!
And Elbert watched with focused attention!
Subconsciously, he mimicked the movements of the four martial monks, practicing in a small range!
He muttered, "So that's how it is..."
The white-browed elder sat in the courtyard, sneaking glances at Elbert from afar.
Elbert's eagerness to learn was truly admirable!
But this was Qi! Without talent, no amount of effort would help!
But you were that person.
I supposed in your lifetime, you should be able to sense the existence of Qi...
The elder's internal monologue stopped abruptly! His eyes widened!
He saw Elbert standing on the roof, backlit by the rising sun!
With his eyes closed, in a horse stance, his movements were indistinguishable from the four martial monks who had practiced Qi for twenty years!
What shocked the elder the most!
In the fiery sunrise, a transparent aura steamed around Elbert, rising and falling with his movements, then dispersing!
Was this Qi? Oh my God!
The elder's body swayed, nearly fainting!
I haven't seen a trace of Qi in over a hundred years!
Elbert learned it in one night?
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