Chapter 0019: Heavenly Lion Pool

Chapter 0019: Heavenly Lion Pool

After Yang Shiyue left, Qin Yun practiced Fire Cloud Step alone.

He closed his eyes and absorbed the knowledge related to Fire Cloud Step in his mind.

The annotations from the martial arts grandmaster and Yang Shiyue's later explanations were complex and obscure, floating in Qin Yun's mind.

But strangely, as he gradually organized them, everything became clear without him realizing it.

"So that's how it is!" Qin Yun opened his eyes with a slight smile, feeling enlightened.

Then, he circulated his inner qi according to what he had comprehended.

A moment later, Qin Yun suddenly sensed a scorching hot current within him. The heat increased, and the flow grew stronger.

Soon, he felt much lighter.

"To execute Fire Cloud Step, I need to reach this state quickly. I'm still too slow."

After finishing his practice, Qin Yun tried again. It took him about thirty seconds, which would be far too long during combat.

"It seems I need to practice repeatedly!"

Currently, he was only cultivating the inner qi part, which is the internal skill of the martial technique.

The external skill involves the intricate footwork, which must be combined with the internal skill. Only by mastering both can one truly enter the realm of proficiency.

Yang Shiyue returned at noon, bringing lunch for Qin Yun before leaving hurriedly once more, her destination unknown.

After eating lunch, Qin Yun continued practicing Fire Cloud Step, circulating Fire Cloud Inner Qi.

In the afternoon, the nine suns hung high, scorching the earth.

Under the blazing sun, Qin Yun stood shirtless, drenched in sweat.

Now, he could release Fire Cloud Inner Qi in fifteen seconds, making his body feel light, but he believed it wasn't enough yet.

"I need to achieve the ability to release the lightness inner qi within three seconds. Only then will it be useful in combat."

He could only continue to repeatedly circulate his inner qi for practice.

The more intense the sunlight, the more abundant the Nine Sun Spirit Qi. Through his Nine Sun Soul, Qin Yun absorbed a large amount of Nine Sun Spirit Qi into his body, replenishing his energy quickly and avoiding fatigue.

If anyone else had to move their inner essence so frequently without replenishment, they would have given up long ago.

After an afternoon of rigorous practice, Qin Yun not only became more familiar with Fire Cloud Inner Qi but also gained better control over his inner essence.

"Now, I can release Fire Cloud Inner Qi within ten seconds. I wonder how proficient that makes me?" Qin Yun wiped his sweat and sat down to rest.

It was now evening, and he gazed at the nine mysterious and beautiful sunsets, his eyes distant...

The Nine Suns granted him immense strength, instilling a sense of awe and reverence towards the world, along with a strong curiosity and desire to explore.

"What is the relationship between the Nine Sun Soul and the Nine Suns?" Qin Yun thought to himself, watching the nine red suns set.

Yang Shiyue returned with dinner, bringing nourishing beast meat and various medicinal dishes, along with soup.

"Teacher, how is the Tian Shi Martial Association matter progressing?" Qin Yun washed his hands and approached the table with a smile.

"Registration starts tomorrow, and the event officially begins five days later." Yang Shiyue took out the dishes from a large wooden box. "Help yourself; I've already eaten."

"Teacher, where did you go today? I didn't see you all day," Qin Yun asked, picking up his chopsticks.

"Hualing Martial Arts Academy plans to transfer me and assign you to another class," Yang Shiyue sighed lightly. "They think it's wasteful for me to teach just one student."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yun lost his appetite; he didn't want to part ways with Yang Shiyue.

Yang Shiyue smiled at Qin Yun and said, "Don't worry. I spent the whole day discussing this with Dean Zhang, and he agreed to let me finish teaching you this semester. After this semester, I might leave too. So, I'll ensure you lay a solid foundation during this term, and after that, it's up to you."

Qin Yun felt relieved but also melancholic, knowing he would part ways with Yang Shiyue after the semester.

Yang Shiyue asked, "How is your progress with Fire Cloud Step? It's quite difficult, isn't it? This martial technique is much harder to learn than inner qi cultivation methods."

Worried that his progress wouldn't satisfy his teacher, Qin Yun hesitated, "I... can only release Fire Cloud Inner Qi to make my body lighter. I haven't learned the footwork yet."

Yang Shiyue looked slightly surprised and smiled, "That's quite impressive! I'm going to rest now. Clean up after you eat and wash the dishes here. By the way, do you have any questions about Fire Cloud Step?"

"Yes!"

Qin Yun quickly asked several questions, and Yang Shiyue answered them before returning to her room, telling him to get some rest and join her tomorrow to register for the Tian Shi Martial Association.

Yang Shiyue instructed Qin Yun to practice diligently, but during the night, he continued refining Fire Cloud Step instead of resting.

"Fire Cloud Step is only a high-level martial art, but it's very intricate. I must master it to perfection."

With limited resources and no backing like others who have large clans supporting them, he needed to thoroughly understand the techniques he had.

"The further I go, the harder it gets!" Qin Yun frowned.

Unbeknownst to him, his progress with Fire Cloud Step was already remarkably fast. In Yang Shiyue's view, it would take him at least a month to reach the entry level.

As the sun slowly rose, the morning light was particularly gentle, and this was when the Nine Sun Spirit Qi was most pure.

Seeing the dawn, Qin Yun hurriedly closed his eyes and drew the spirit qi into his body, dispelling his fatigue.

Having practiced all night, he absorbed half an hour of Nine Sun Spirit Qi in the morning, feeling refreshed and energetic, showing the great benefits of the spirit qi!

Yang Shiyue always woke up early. Today, she wore a light blue dress, elegant and graceful, exuding an ethereal beauty that left Qin Yun momentarily entranced.

Qin Yun had eaten the breakfast prepared for him by Yang Shiyue, and then the two of them headed to Tianshi Hall!

...

Soon, they arrived at Tianshi Hall!

The entire hall was grand and solemn, with a golden lion statue standing proudly at the entrance, its head held high, exuding an imposing and mighty presence.

They had arrived too early, and the hall was not yet open.

Yang Shiyue looked at the golden lion statue and said, "Those at the Fourth and Fifth Levels of Martial Body can participate in the Tian Shi Martial Association, but not everyone can pass the assessment. To compete on stage, one must possess a certain level of strength. Therefore, there is a simple test first."

Qin Yun saw that Tianshi Hall was extraordinary and believed it must be important to Hualing Martial Arts Academy. He asked, "Teacher, what reward is there for winning first place in the Tian Shi Martial Association?"

Yang Shiyue walked under the lion statue and gazed up at the towering golden lion, saying, "Winning first place allows you to enter the Heavenly Lion Pool for cultivation!"

"The water in the Heavenly Lion Pool is scalding and powerful, said to be made from lion beasts and special spring water. Soaking in it brings many benefits. This is a great opportunity to enhance your strength. Therefore, you need to prepare now to secure first place in the Lower Realm Tian Shi Martial Association!"

Qin Yun nodded. In his heart, he was already determined to strive for first place.