[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-9":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231484,282,"Chapter 9 - 7: The Proof Battle with the Boxing King","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>Sunlight filtered through the glass windows, illuminating the room and creating a brightly lit, whitish area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust motes gently floated in the air, resembling countless dancing sprites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bead of sweat trickled from his chin, dropping onto the worn red pine floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng raised his left hand and wiped his sweaty face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he tightened the muscles in his thighs and abdomen, bending his knees into a squat, continuing his training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"71.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"72\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"73.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"74.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he counted to 74, Fang Cheng's eyes blazed with intensity, and he let out a low shout from his parched throat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The panel in front of him lit up, displaying a series of notification messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You've pushed your limits while practicing deep squats, reaching a certain level of profound understanding]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unlocked Skill: Deep Squat lv0 (0\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You've challenged your limits, triggering your body's self-protection mechanism]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential Activation cooldown period has ended, prerequisites met]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen flickered continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense pain, like needles, spread down to his calves and wrapped around his waist and hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soreness, stiffness, and rapid breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making his whole body feel like an empty shell with an almost lost connection to his brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his legs weakened and he was about to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's palm supported him against the floor, steadying his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, straightening his back, he lifted his head from the squatting position and slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Potential Activation\" was taking rapid effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar sensation surged like a tide, instantly restoring his physical energy to full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gold Medal Technician logged back on, clearing all negative effects resulted from previous activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the creaking sounds from elbow and shoulder joints caused by long periods of doing push-ups were completely eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body, from head to toe, relaxed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an effect, similar to the rejuvenation buff in games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The term \"masterful\" barely does it justice, it could very well serve as a lifesaving trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng felt the long-lost \"Extraordinary Power\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly remembered a scene from a video he watched last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Boxing King, when asked by reporters how many sets he trains daily to maintain his punching power and nimbleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Boxing King replied, I never count how many I can do; I only count when my muscles ache, because that's when real training starts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentiment, Fang Cheng deeply understood and agreed with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though today was a day off and he didn't have to work,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still got up at five in the morning, began to box, and warmed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he practiced 10 sets of standard push-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he did 74 deep squats in one go until he was completely exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training volume exceeding the endurance of ordinary people also led him to successfully unlock a new skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, let's prove the results of the training with our fists.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the display on the skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Boxing lv0 (67\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to use the practice of Air Attack to push beyond the experience limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To accomplish another long-awaited combat skill upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Concentration, activate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a silent chant, all background environmental noises were blocked from his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng stared straight ahead as if entering a space that belonged only to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There seemed to be a shadow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark-skinned, blurry-faced figure, standing at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly touching the ceiling at a height of 1.9 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thighs muscular like pillars, hands with boxing gloves wielded like two hammers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he shifted his shoulders, the latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles slightly bulged under the flickering light, adding more dimension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible force seemed to ripple through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no fear in Fang Cheng's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his fists, assuming a high guard stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he pushed off with his right foot, lunging forward with his left foot, quickly closing the distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanying the sharp noise of his shoe scraping the floor, a sprint-step straight punch quickly struck the shadow's abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow's seemingly light slap countered Fang Cheng's sprint-boosted attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The right hand, which had been powering up, curved like a hook aiming for Fang Cheng's jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front hand, after being thrown, came back with a whooshing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whizz whizz whizz, three lightning-fast jabs with that hammer-like fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap block, rear hand hook punch feint, front-hand jab combination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than half a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A set of combination skills burst forth in an instant, leaving no chance for the opponent to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A profound interpretation of being still like a maiden and moving like a fleeing rabbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's response was surprisingly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he leaned back to dodge the hook punch, realizing he was exposed, he decisively twisted his waist, taking a large step backward and to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to escape the effective range of the jabs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his mind had turned, his body hadn't managed to complete the action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a tangible summit of a fist sweeping past the earlobe, buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's footsteps misaligned, a stumble, and he fell on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emergency high-difficulty dodging technique he just performed almost strained his own oblique muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a real fight, he might have been knocked into shock by a heavy punch by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng propped himself up with his hands and quickly got to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took a slight breath, raised his fists again, protecting his chin and ribs with his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes blazed like dark red flames burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared intently at the powerful opponent in front of him, as if facing a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures, one tall and one short, one large and one small, tangled non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Side flash, collision, back flash, fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure in black was tall and powerful, with disproportionately long arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To defeat him, one must risk being KO'd and rush into his range to disrupt his attack distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strategy was correct, but the gap in strength was hard to fill just with tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the shadow's skills were so refined that his punches left only afterimages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a high-speed moving stone wall, yet as agile as a dancing bee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly closing the distance, launching deadly strikes from unbelievable angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng wasn't entirely without his own advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a Spirit Attribute of 18 points, his neural reactions were far faster than most people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the world's Boxing King, famous for his \"Butterfly Dance Bee Stings,\" couldn't match him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated failures, he adjusted his mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng simply gave up attacking entirely, focusing on defense, honing his dodging techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his shoulders kept slightly shaking, his steps interwoven and switched, starting to mimic his opponent's famed move \"Butterfly Step\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da, da-da, da-da-da.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if a brisk dance tune was played, inside the cramped room, two intertwining figures danced up, rapidly spinning, chasing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A puff of hot steam burst from his mouth and nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's gaze flickered, pulling away from the \"nightmare\" he was constantly being KO'd by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His white sports outfit was drenched in sweat without him knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thermal underwear clung uncomfortably to his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the clock on the table, 9:25.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly an hour and a half had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A string of prompt messages also cascaded like a waterfall before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced Air Attack and gained insights, Boxing experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced Air Attack and gained insights, Boxing experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced Air Attack and gained insights, Boxing experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.............\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at his skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Boxing lv0 (91\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practicing Air Attack was indeed efficient and very draining in terms of physical and mental energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the surge in experience points made the fatigue of body and mind seem insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's mouth curled into a smile of \"masochism\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the two hours of disc content he watched last night, and combining it with the recent simulated combat experiences, he had many insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Boxing King deserved his title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was basically getting pummeled when sparring with him, with no power to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, this opponent was only imagined, with no real pain or damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was perfect for practicing defensive skills when getting hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Fang Cheng felt pleased, yet he couldn't help but wonder -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt his imagination was exceptionally vivid. The imagined adversaries in his Air Attack practice were too realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those breathing sounds, that sense of pressure from the exchanges, felt like they were real rather than illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng guessed this must be linked to his high Spirit Attribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On second thought, it seemed worrying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the higher the Spirit Attribute, the more realistic the hallucinations,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then what if he eventually couldn't distinguish between reality and his mental fabrications? Could that not potentially turn him into a paranoid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head and smiling, Fang Cheng temporarily dismissed this slightly far-fetched concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked slowly around the room, kicking his legs, swinging his arms, doing relaxation exercises he learnt from boxing classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for half an hour and allowing his spirit and strength to recover slightly, he continued employing his Concentration Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, my opponent is Coach Hu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the familiar figure gradually emerging in his view, Fang Cheng raised his fists, his eyes once again settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward with his left foot, a leap forward, launching a probing jab...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe because he had the Boxing King as a reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comparatively, the fight with Coach Hu felt less pressuring, much more relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he focused similarly on defense, tirelessly practicing skills like back flash, shake flash, side flash, slip step, surrounding steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually adapting to the opponent's rhythm, he found some opportunities for counterattacks, decisively landing several punches on the opponent's face and abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His confidence greatly boosted, his body also began to relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, his punches became more fluid and coordinated, and even the initially novice Butterfly Step grew increasingly proficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, he boldly executed all the moves he remembered from watching the discs last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exchanges between them were not one-sided like before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If counted by points, Fang Cheng was only slightly behind by half a point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the benefit of battling top-tier masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was his progress rapid, but his vision was also completely different from ordinary students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew—phew—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in diligent practice, the panel in front of him lit up, as if something was rapidly glowing and expanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng immediately gasped for breath, stopping his attacking steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phantom swiftly disappeared from his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several new prompt messages subsequently emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You diligently practiced boxing, mastering the techniques, moving from Beginner Level to Expert Level]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Boxing lv1 (0\u002F250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations on receiving the Enhancement Reward, please make a choice between two enhancement options promptly]\u003C\u002Fp>",1805,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","d0a4f213e7e41f764b5d4f60ed2997d43650b187fe82261427cf9df418d50080","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-10","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-8",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]