Chapter 124: Far Reaching in All Directions

【Yinyi Style: lv1, Traits: Robust lv1, Powerful lv1】

【Baji Frame: lv2, Traits: Majestic lv2】

As a derivative Cultivation Method of the Taiji Style, the Yinyi Style, despite only reaching lv1, has additionally unlocked a "Powerful" trait, which increases the Strength attribute by one point for every level gained.

According to Wang Liang, the Yinyi Style is the foundation of the Baji Frame and can effectively increase the explosive power of Baji Fist.

The "Majestic" trait possessed by the Baji Frame is actually an upgraded version of the "Robust" trait; every level gained increases the Constitution attribute by 3 points. Now, at lv2, it has already increased Constitution by 6 points, which makes Lu Yu quite tempted.

However, the difficulty of improving the Baji Frame is truly not small.

He practiced the Yinyi Style for less than an hour and successfully reached lv1.

Yet for the Baji Frame, like an advanced version of Stance Training, after practicing for half an hour, the progress was not even five percent.

Helpless, Lu Yu had no choice but to invest some Experience Value to speed up the improvement.

Of course, the most significant progress was in the Basic Fist Technique, which rose all the way from its previous lv5 to lv9.

【Basic Fist Technique: lv9, Traits: Powerful lv9, Body Strengthening lv7, Swift lv5, Rigid Strength lv3, Agile lv1】

Through this round of improvements, Lu Yu's Constitution, Strength, and Agility attributes have all been enhanced to varying degrees.

Among them, the "Rigid Strength" trait can increase the power of punches, while the "Agile" trait can increase the speed of punches.

At this moment, Lu Yu's gaze fell upon Baji Fist, and he discovered that it had indeed been unlocked.

"Let's see how much Experience Value it takes to max it out; if the consumed Experience Value isn't too much, then I'll just max it out directly," Lu Yu thought to himself, and immediately added one point of Experience Value to Baji Fist.

In an instant, he saw the proficiency of Baji Fist suddenly jump by 50%!

Lu Yu couldn't help but widen his eyes. He remembered that it cost 20 points of Experience Value just to reach Entry for Taiji Fist, but for this Baji Fist, it only took two points of Experience Value to have such a large improvement?

Then what was there to hesitate about? Lu Yu hurriedly added another point of Experience Value.

Instantly, the muscles all over his body tightened, as if every single muscle was bursting with power, and his feet became light, as if his body weight had decreased quite a bit.

At the same time, a faint yet warm current rose within his body, slowly nourishing every part of his physique. The pain in his fists also lessened significantly as a result.

A few seconds later, this sensation gradually disappeared.

【Baji Fist: Initial Glimpse, Traits: Firm and Fierce lv1, Majestic lv1, Light and Nimble lv1】

【Firm and Fierce: Every time the Skill increases by one level, the Strength attribute permanently increases by 5 points】

Lu Yu looked at the three newly unlocked traits and thought to himself that this Baji Fist and Taiji Fist really did have some similarities in their results.

Taiji Fist mainly focuses on increasing the Constitution attribute, with the increase of Strength and Agility attributes being secondary.

Whereas Baji Fist focuses primarily on increasing the Strength attribute, followed by Constitution and Agility attributes.

The total attribute increase value is 11 points for both, so there isn't much difference.

"This is within reason; after all, these two fist techniques are at the same level, and now they have only just reached Entry. As the proficiency level increases, the stylistic differences between the fist techniques will surely become more and more obvious."

While pondering, Lu Yu full of anticipation once again invested one point of Experience Value.

He saw the proficiency of Baji Fist soar by another large chunk, directly reaching 20%. In other words, it only takes a total of 5 points of Experience Value to raise Baji Fist to the next stage.

Lu Yu smiled knowingly, then invested another 4 points of Experience Value.

It must be said that the effect of the Basic Fist Technique's level increase is truly enormous.

If it continues to develop according to this trend, perhaps the Experience Value required to reach the next level will be 10 points?

【Baji Fist: Minor Accomplishment, Traits: Firm and Fierce lv2, Majestic lv2, Light and Nimble lv2】

After reaching the Minor Accomplishment realm, no new traits were unlocked, but Lu Yu didn't care about this and added another point of Experience Value.

The facts were just as he had expected; it only consumed 10 points of Experience Value to rise from the Minor Accomplishment realm to the Entering the Hall realm.

As the Experience Value was added, Lu Yu's body underwent changes once again, and a strange feeling surged in his heart.

【Baji Fist: Entering the Hall, Traits: Firm and Fierce lv3, Majestic lv3, Light and Nimble lv3, Opening the Gate lv1】

"'Opening the Gate'?" Lu Yu was stunned and couldn't help but complain to himself. There is actually a trait with this name? Could there be an "Closing the Gate" trait next?

However, when he carefully checked the trait description, he suddenly realized.

【Opening the Gate: Every time the Skill increases by one level, the chance to break through the opponent's guard increases by 30%; takes effect in an unarmed state.】

According to Wang Liang's previous explanation, the original name of Baji Fist is Opening the Gate Baji Fist, and its core essence is to break through the opponent's defensive stance to achieve close-quarters combat.

Viewed in this light, this "Opening the Gate" trait is the true essence of Baji Fist.

From Entry to Entering the Hall, it only consumed 17 points of Experience Value, and Lu Yu felt he could go all out and max it out.

If nothing else, the attribute points alone could increase by 55 points! This undoubtedly brought him one big step closer to breaking through to the late stage of Flesh Refining.

Lu Yu invested one more point of Experience Value, and the proficiency of Baji Fist immediately rose by 5%. Then, he continuously invested another 19 points of Experience Value.

This time, besides the obvious changes in his body, that strange feeling struck strongly once again. Clearly, new traits had been unlocked.

【Baji Fist: Great Success, Traits: Firm and Fierce lv4, Majestic lv4, Light and Nimble lv4, Opening the Gate lv2, Iron Mountain Lean lv1】

"!" Lu Yu was so surprised that he widened his eyes.

Isn't this the Baji Fist ultimate technique that Wang Shu mentioned earlier? He didn't expect it to be successfully unlocked at the Great Success realm. What kind of traits would be unlocked at the Consummation realm?

He couldn't wait to look at the description of "Iron Mountain Lean".

【Iron Mountain Lean: Active Skill. After activation, consumes Mental Power to gather the strength of the whole body to ram into the opponent. The closer the distance to the opponent, the higher the damage caused, up to a maximum of twice one's own Strength in damage. Every level gained can cause an additional one times one's own Strength in damage.】

Lu Yu couldn't help but gasp. Twice his own Strength in damage?

Now his Strength attribute is at least 120 points, which is 12 times that of an ordinary person; one punch can output 1200 jin of force.

If he uses Iron Mountain Lean to explode with twice the force, that would be 2400 jin! And looking at the description, if he raises it by another level, it can cause up to three times his own Strength in damage, which is 3600 jin, equivalent to 1.8 tons!

Such terrifying force slamming into a person, the consequences would be simply unimaginable.

Of course, to successfully execute this move, the requirement for distance control is extremely harsh; after all, the attack range of the shoulder is limited, and ordinary opponents won't easily let him get close.

But if coordinated with the previously unlocked "Opening the Gate" trait, the chance of a successful execution would be greatly increased.

"Having said that, my Constitution has now reached over 120 points; even if it can't compare to an Intermediate Fierce Beast, the gap shouldn't be that large."

"If I were hit by ordinary pistol or Rifle bullets, as long as it's not a headshot, there shouldn't be too much danger, right?" Lu Yu thought to this point, but still shook his head.

If one can dodge a bullet, it is best to dodge it if possible.

Being hit by a bullet, even if not fatal, would cause pain that no ordinary person could endure.

If a Body Refining Secret Manual can be obtained later, perhaps it is worth a try.

"It's just the final step; if I max out Baji Fist and reach the Consummation Realm, I'm truly curious what kind of trait will be unlocked." Lu Yu's eyes were full of anticipation as he added one more point of Experience Value, and the proficiency immediately rose by 2%.

After consuming a total of 50 points of Experience Value, Baji Fist was finally declared at Consummation.

Lu Yu took a deep breath and looked at the Skill bar:

【Baji Fist: Consummation, Traits: Fierce 5, Robust 5, Agile 5, Opening 3, Iron Mountain Lean 2, Eight Directions Extreme Distance 1】

【Eight Directions Extreme Distance: Active Skill; after activation, it continuously consumes Mental Power, doubling Strength and Agility attributes for a short time. For every level the skill increases, Strength and Agility attributes can be increased by an additional double upon activation.】

"Eight Directions Extreme Distance?" Lu Yu was slightly surprised.

The meaning of Baji is that the force exerted can reach the extreme distance of all directions; combined with the astonishing explosive power of Baji Fist itself, which has the momentum of "shaking shoulders to topple the heavens and stomping feet to shake the nine provinces," it is reasonable to set this final trait as an explosive skill.

Once this skill is activated, it can instantly double Strength and Agility attributes, which can produce unexpected effects whether used for attacking or escaping.

"I originally thought I would need to wait until my Realm reached the late stage of Flesh Refining to have the confidence to contend with Li Family Fort, but now it seems that with this trait, it should be enough." Lu Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He did not know whether Liu Shu and the others had met with misfortune.

If something had already happened, then everything would be too late.

If they had not yet met with trouble, that would naturally be for the best. However, every extra second they stayed in Li Family Fort meant one more point of danger.

He must rescue them as soon as possible; the faster, the better!

Lu Yu looked toward the direction of Li Family Fort with a firm gaze, secretly making up his mind.

Tonight, he must improve his strength as much as possible.

Tomorrow morning, he will set off for Li Family Fort immediately!