After a period of observation and practice.
Fang Yu had made a discovery.
Under similar health conditions, the people of Foolish Underworld seemed to be stronger than those from the martial arts halls.
Take Lin Wu, for instance, with over 30 health points, yet he could only exert the strength of 7 bulls.
If he were in Li Qianxuanâs team, heâd have been killed by demons long ago and wouldnât even qualify to join the team.
As for Fang Yu himself, after throwing over a dozen punches with all his might, he had gradually mastered the most suitable punching stance.
The only problem was that he was a bit too exhausted to continue.
Therefore, when others called on him to punch, he would just wave his hand, refusing to continue, and sat down to rest and recover his energy.
His physical fitness just couldnât keep up.
This stamina might just run out halfway through a fight with someone.
Something was definitely off, very off.
Fang Yu consulted Lin Wu who was beside him.
"Itâs quite normal."
"For a full-force punch like yours, itâs actually quite hard to execute in a real fight. It requires preparation and the opponent granting you the opportunity."
"So, when I spar on regular days, I can reach the upper limit of 7 bullsâ strength, but in actual combat, I hover between the strength of 3 to 5 bulls."
"The significance of accumulating martial arts knowledge and combat experience is to give us more opportunities to find chances to land a full-force hit."
"As for getting exhausted after a dozen or so punches that you mentioned, you wouldnât have the chance to throw so many in a real fight, so typically the stamina suffices."
"Moreover, we also train our Qi-Blood regularly, so our physical fitness and strength are always improving."
Fang Yu understood.
Fighting wasnât like hitting a Bull Pile.
Enemies would dodge, evade, and block.
There wasnât always an opportunity for a full-force punch.
Therefore the stamina was usually sufficient and damage output would fluctuate.
At the same time, improving physical fitness could increase stamina, allowing for more opportunities to punch with full force.
Fang Yu glanced at the system prompt records.
[System Prompt: Player diligently practices "Solid Foundation Technique", proficiency +1.]
[System Prompt: Player diligently practices "Solid Foundation Technique", proficiency +1.]
[System Prompt: Player diligently practices "Solid Foundation Technique", proficiency +1, experience points +1.]
Just three of them.
After throwing over a dozen punches to the point of exhaustion, he had only received three prompts.
A total of proficiency +3, and experience points +1.
After the initial stages of "Solid Foundation Technique", there was no need to draw in Qi.
Instead, it operated oneâs own Qi-Blood.
As if the initial Qi drawing was merely to stimulate the bodyâs Qi-Blood, triggering some kind of transformation in the body.
Afterwards, by moving Qi-Blood vigorously, exhausting physical strength, one could, incidentally, train the "Solid Foundation Technique" and add proficiency.
He opened the character stats panel.
[Name: Diao Deyi.]
[Realm: Initial stage of Hua Realm.]
[Life: 22/22.]
[Physique: 2.2.]+
[Spirit: 1.7.]+
[Skills: Digital Life [Human-class], Solid Foundation Technique [Hua-grade/Passable Accomplishment (3/300)]+.]
[Attribute Points: 2.]
[Experience Points: 19/100.]
At that moment, Fang Yu finally empathized with the wailing of players on the forums.
Experience points really did increase very slowly.
Furthermore, regarding the Spirit attribute, he had researched online, and most people said it was... useless.
Some speculated that Spirit might represent aptitude, the ability to comprehend martial arts, efficiency in learning martial arts, and such.
But in reality, after people added points to it, the conclusion was reached.
It had no apparent effect.
The Spirit attribute was practically a wasted attribute, having no effect on the character whatsoever.
Not nearly as practical and intuitive as directly adding 10 points to Physique.
At least that seemed to be the case in the early stages of the game.
The consensus was that the Spirit attribute awaited further development.
Translated, that meant: hope for the future.
Looking at the remaining 2 attribute points on the panel.
Fang Yu thought for a moment and made his decision.
The 2 attribute points, he would add them all to "Solid Foundation Technique"!
He had realized that if he relied solely on diligent study and hard practice for "Solid Foundation Technique", it would take forever.
And as a player, the biggest advantage was that martial arts could be upgraded directly with a click.
Physical attributes, 20 blood and 30 blood, the difference doesnât feel that big.
The only benefit, Iâm afraid, is the increase in stamina limit.
After witnessing someone elseâs punch carrying the power of 9 bulls, these extra 20 or 30 blood just mean one more punch endured, thatâs all.
Most importantly, right now, he really needs money!
And if he wants money, getting the Bull Pile up to the power of 10 bulls is the most direct way!
So... all in!
Shen Lan, allocate points!!
[Attribute Points: 2â0.]
[Solid Foundation Technique [Minor Achievement]âSolid Foundation Technique [Making Good Progress].]
[Solid Foundation Technique [Making Good Progress]âSolid Foundation Technique [Perfection].]
Bang!
A tremor ran through his entire being.
His bones creaked slightly, as if their density had increased.
Strength.
Strength surged forth!
Fang Yu bared a ferocious grin, pushing Lin Wu, who was about to hit the Bull Pile again, out of the way.
"Let me do it!"
The sudden surge of great strength caught Lin Wu off guard, causing him to stagger and nearly fall.
Turning around to see that it was Fang Yu who had pushed him, he couldnât help but show a look of astonishment.
How did his strength suddenly become so great?
The onlookers, seeing Fang Yuâs return, screamed even louder and cheered.
"Wow! Diao Deyi is back!"
"Hit, hit, hit! Punch already! Weâre waiting!"
"Wow, super rookie Diao Deyi is striking again!"
"Diao Deyi, punch!!"
Merely hitting a wooden stake, every punch Fang Yu threw previously didnât vary much, all around 4 bulls of power.
But the onlooking senior brothers just loved to watch, excited by the spirited atmosphere.
Fang Yu twisted his mouth.
If thatâs the case, Iâll stop hiding it.
Letâs lay it all out.
This punch from Diao Deyi will show you what a real Super Saiyan looks like!
"This punch..."
Fang Yu raised his fist.
"Is called..."
He aimed at the Bull Pile.
"Destruction of Heaven and Earth!!"
Bang!!!
Airwaves exploded on the Bull Pile, sliding frantically, emitting a sharp whistling sound!
The cheers of the crowd almost reached a peak, wave after wave higher than the last!
...
minute ago.
"Master, Diao Deyi is just ahead at the Bull Pile training area."
Shi Zhongmei led the way.
She really didnât understand.
Just by putting Diao Deyi inside, why did it gather everyone at the Bull Pile together?
"Zhongmei, are you really sure that Diao Deyi has learned the Solid Foundation Technique and crossed the threshold of Martial Arts?"
"Master, Iâm absolutely certain! I witnessed it with my own eyes."
Yuan Hongxin slightly frowned.
Did I misjudge?
It was only a glimpse.
But according to his estimation, Diao Deyiâs talent wasnât all that great.
Moreover, starting to learn martial arts at the rather old age of 16; thereâs no precedent for such latecomers to achieve great success in martial arts.
Whatâs most important? Even the letter from the Li Family boy pointed this out.
Even the Li Family boy was just interested in Fang Yuâs courage, not in other aspects, and even had a negative attitude towards Diao Deyiâs path in martial arts.
Such a person, youâre telling me he could cross the Martial Arts threshold in one day?
Could it be, his talent isnât lacking? A late bloomer? Unlikely.
Yuan Hongxin, as the Hall Master, is pretty accurate in judging people.
Especially regarding talent, he has very high standards, which is why recruiting disciples has always been difficult and the number in his martial arts hall has not grown.
No one who he has deemed to have limited potential for growth has ever proven him wrong.
Could it be... that Diao Deyi will be the first to prove him wrong?