Chapter 39: Yin Yang Meditation Method

Yang Xiong, after repeatedly practicing the basic methods of Tai Chi several times, increasingly felt its profound depth.

Especially after repeatedly performing Tai Chi many times, the soul power inside his body became like the internal force in martial arts, seeming to start flowing along a certain path.

Tai Chi is a treasure of Hua Country's martial culture, very easy to learn as a beginner, and its avenues are extremely widespread; although Yang Xiong in his previous life did not particularly like cultivation, he had studied some similar materials, especially since his grandfather liked it, not to mention the endless TV movies he loved, particularly the Tai Chi masterpiece of a certain star surnamed Li, which he had watched countless times.

The basic movements of Tai Chi are known by many, and the essentials are very clear, mainly three points: slow and gentle, smooth and continuous, and a clear distinction between void and solid.

Especially given the special nature of the Full Body Soul, after the Full Body Soul's White Silver awakening, Yang Xiong's perception of soul power became increasingly evident; he could now observe the flow of soul power inside his body very clearly, and, according to his estimate, this should be the so‑called meridians within the body.

And after Ice Fire Tempering Body, the Ice‑Fire power of Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Blazing Fire Apricot Tender seemed to have fully accumulated in the meridians; although the whole‑body meridians have not yet been fully opened, they are noticeably smoother compared to before the Second Awakening.

At this moment, Yang Xiong couldn't help but recall the Strange Mushroom Heaven‑piercing Chrysanthemum in his hand; purely in terms of effect, it is actually the most suitable for the Full Body Soul.

The effect of the Strange Mushroom Heaven‑piercing Chrysanthemum is very clear: it can circulate Qi through the limbs, open the eight vessels, and allow one to practice the Diamond Indestructible Body; it is undoubtedly the Immortal Herb most suitable for the Full Body Soul.

But Yang Xiong chose Ice Fire Tempering Body in order to make his body tougher and his foundation more stable for the future.

During the following period, Yang Xiong, based on the flow of soul power inside his body—especially the involuntary direction of soul power when practicing Tai Chi—and his memories from his previous life, drew a simple human meridian map; of course, it contained only lines without specific meridian names, as he had never encountered such things in his past life and had no inclination to study them seriously.

Then, using the meridian map and his proficient use of Tai Chi, he reverse‑engineered a unique Meditation method of his own.

This Meditation method is still only a prototype, but Yang Xiong believes that, given Tai Chi's profound depth, this technique will definitely surpass Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill.

In the subsequent period, Yang Xiong tried to guide his internal soul power to flow in the direction of Tai Chi; especially after practicing Tai Chi many times, he seemed to understand the artistic conception of Tai Chi more and more.

During this time, Yang Xiong's breathing and consciousness gradually changed; originally, according to the Meditation Method, he forcibly absorbed spiritual energy from the air.

But Tai Chi emphasizes deep cycles, internal‑external integration, and total relaxation of body and mind during cultivation, so that the soul power on the body seems to merge into one, even gaining certain insights with heaven and earth.

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After months of secluded, arduous practice, Yang Xiong's Tai Chi Meditation Method finally took shape as a prototype.

At this moment, Yang Xiong observed the flow of his soul power, which was completely different from the Meditation Methods across the Douluo Continent; with the head as the core and the torso's Five Organs Six Bowels as the foundation, the soul power's circulation was naturally harmonious, the meridians seemed to gradually merge into a whole, and, upon close inspection, the internal flow resembled a Tai Chi pattern, which could be called a Yin Yang Fish.

The Yin Yang Fish is the foundation of Tai Chi and its ultimate pursuit; the soul power inside moves like a yin and a yang in perpetual rotation—though the speed is not yet fast, it surges endlessly, naturally harmonious.

Especially as these months of hard training progressed, on the day the Yin Yang Fish formed within him, Yang Xiong's soul power finally reached Level 26; however, according to his estimate, his soul power will become increasingly dense in the future, and as the Tai Chi Meditation Method is refined, his cultivation speed will also accelerate.

Given Yang Xiong's current strength, the Tai Chi Meditation Method only encompasses the torso and head; the limbs are not yet included, so further refinement of the method may be needed.

However, according to Yang Xiong's estimate, when the Meditation Method is fully successful, the entire body should function as a single whole; not only will cultivation speed become faster, but it will also be endless and unceasing—this is the true essence of Tai Chi.

And Yang Xiong names this newly researched Meditation Method the Yin Yang Meditation Method; according to his estimate, when it truly reaches its pinnacle, it will definitely surpass Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill.

The Mysterious Heaven Skill, after all, was devised within the wuxia world, whereas Yang Xiong's Yin Yang Meditation Method is based on Tai Chi principles, combined with his own research on soul power and Meditation, and the analysis of the body's meridians during the Body Soul Weapon Second Awakening, ultimately emerging through gradual study.

Although the Mysterious Heaven Skill is a top technique of the Daoist sect, the Tang Sect is merely an ordinary school in the wuxia world, and the skill itself is more associated with the forging and use of hidden weapons; it's truly puzzling how the Tang Sect could possess such a technique, considering the Tang Sect is an assassination organization, regarded as a second‑tier sect in any wuxia world, even a force that everyone decries.

Yet in any wuxia world, Daoist sects indisputably hold the leading position, and the Yin Yang Fish is the core—and even the belief—of the Daoist sects.

As for why Yang Xiong did not name the technique directly as Tai Chi Meditation Method, it is because he does not wish to reveal that he is not from this world; this is his greatest secret, especially since Tang San might know the meaning of the term Tai Chi.

This day, Yang Xiong finally left his home, mainly because the school required graduation, and he had not been to school for about half a year; this time the school even specially arranged for someone to inform Yang Xiong that he must attend.

The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is very lax in student management, yet at times extremely strict.

Since most people come from Soul Grandmaster families, they can take leave from classes to cultivate at home, and each family even has its own unique cultivation method with distinct merits.

For example, Ning Rongrong, besides attending regular classes, mainly intensifies soul power cultivation and trains Divided Mind Control, and even receives personal guidance from Ning Fengzhi, which is far more effective than the school's large lectures.

The school's strictness lies in regularly assessing students' soul power; after the sixth grade, combat ability is also tested, and the sect keeps detailed records on everyone, down to each person's Soul Ring absorption and when they break through Soul Power Level, and so on…

Moreover, all sect disciples essentially have detailed cultivation plans, preventing them from going astray; this is one reason the sect remains continuously strong.

As far as Yang Xiong knows, the teachers at his cultivation school have spoken with his father Yang Lin several times about his training, but Yang Xiong has his own cultivation plan; his parents know little about the Full Body Soul and, aside from occasional advice, do not interfere much.

The Tai Chi technique, compared with the Mysterious Heaven Skill, always carries a hint of competitiveness.

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