Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4 - 4 Qi Sense

Li Qian suppressed the excitement in his heart, focused his attention on the sensation of Qi, and continued to slowly practice without halting his movements.

The sense of heat grew stronger and stronger.

Once, twice, thrice...

Not until the sensation of Qi dwindled from its peak to a mere hint did he stop.

As long as he closed his eyes and concentrated on the area below his navel, he could feel a warm tingling.

That was the seed of Qi sensation.

It meant that he not only generated Qi sensation but also stabilized this seed of sensation.

According to Elder Song's words, many servant disciples had to repeatedly attempt before they could stabilize their Qi sensation seed.

For him to stabilize the Qi sensation on his first try was extremely rare.

This signified he had taken yet another step forward on the path of a martial artist.

In the following period, Li Qian rang the Chen Bell daily, cultivating the bell, and after ringing it, he would practice the Sword Stabbing Fist, nurturing his Qi sensation.

He could feel a warm current below his navel gradually growing stronger.

If he could control this bundle of Qi sensation to circulate within his body through his breathing, it would mean he had entered the Inner Breath stage.

Qi sensation and Inner Breath both belonged to the Martial Arts Foundation level.

Once Inner Breath grew sufficiently strong, one could attempt to refine breath into strength.

That would mean the Inner Breath possessed offensive power.

This stage was known as Inner Strength.

Though not yet an official martial artist, one who had cultivated Inner Strength could be referred to as a Martial Apprentice, a Reserve Martial Artist.

Inner Strength could not leave the body but only amplify the strength of different body parts. Even so, it far surpassed the physical limits of an ordinary person.

For a true Martial Artist, focusing strength into Qi to attack externally, even casting the Hundred-step Divine Fist with astonishing power, was the manifestation of true transcendental power.

Noon.

Li Qian shared a meal with Elder Song.

The dishes were quite plentiful, and being mostly medicinal cuisine, they were extremely rare for a servant disciple.

Ever since Li Qian experienced the Qi sensation, he felt an increased appetite, consuming more food each day.

After finishing one bowl, Li Qian fetched himself another large one.

"Li Qian, have you already developed your Qi sensation?"

Elder Song suddenly asked.

He had been observing Li Qian for many days.

During this time, Li Qian's appetite had noticeably increased.

Normally, even with martial arts training, without Qi sensation, the increase in appetite wouldn't be so pronounced.

"Elder Song, I developed the Qi sensation a few days ago."

Li Qian spoke while eating.

He knew he couldn't hide it from Elder Song's discerning eyes and did not deny it.

Moreover, it was only the development of the Qi sensation.

"It seems your talent is better than I imagined. What a pity."

Elder Song revealed a hint of regret.

The quick development of Qi sensation indicated that Li Qian's talent was not lacking. It could be bad luck, perhaps the batch he was assessed with had too many outstanding talents, which resulted in him not being selected as an Official Disciple.

It could only be attributed to fate and timing.

...

The hour of si.

Atop the bell tower.

Having just finished ringing the bell, Li Qian practiced the Sword Stabbing Fist and felt the warm current below his navel had grown significantly, as if it were about to take shape.

Once this Qi sensation took form, it could fully transform into Inner Breath and then be guided to circulate throughout the body with each breath.

As Inner Breath traveled, it would strengthen various parts of the body.

Day by day, accumulated over months, the body would gradually become stronger and eventually reach and breakthrough human limits.

Whew!

After a few repetitions, Li Qian's body heated up. As he retracted his fists and let out a white breath, the boiling Qi sensation in his abdomen gradually calmed down.

"Just a little more, and this Qi sensation should take form, transforming into Inner Breath, for me to control."

Li Qian's eyes sparkled with light.

To make progress every day felt truly wonderful.

Moreover, his connection with the Chen Bell grew more and more intense.

Initially, he could only maintain this connection next to the Chen Bell.

But now, even below the bell tower, he could sense the presence of the Chen Bell.

Suddenly, with a thought, he summoned the system interface.

Additionally, his Sword Stabbing Fist had also reached the level of expertise. _{freewebnøvel.com}