"Swallow Return Fist is the basic fist technique of the Swallow Form school. Swallows are adept at flying; they soar high into the azure skies and skim low over the clear waters, their evasive twists and turns are remarkably agile.
The mnemonic chant goes: Flip and skim the water, support the kidneys and strengthen the waist, dodge and flash the wings, lower the heart to nourish the brain; bore to the heavens to observe the summit, skim the water to watch the feet, draw from the kidney essence, Swallow Form reigns supre.
Whether it is the common Martial Arts ’Swallow Return Fist’ or the True Skill level Swallow Form Fist, mastering the above four key principles ans you have grasped the essence of this fist technique."
First learn the theory when learning to box. Lu Chenzhou listened attentively, not missing a single detail. Ji Xuantong, teaching his signature skills, was as comfortable and fluent as if it were second nature to him.
After the theory, it was ti for practical training.
Ji Xuantong took Lu Chenzhou to the wooden pile area.
"You have already mastered ’Sea-sweeping Body’, so you can start practicing ’Swallow Return Fist’ directly on the wooden piles. It’s twice as effective to combine the fist technique with the movent technique, just like when you paired ’Black Tiger Fist’ with ’Mountain Crossing Body’. Watch this."
’Swallow Return Fist’ is not considered exclusive Martial Arts; it has been around since ancient tis.
Ji Xuantong didn’t keep secrets, allowing other students to watch as well.
"Those who haven’t learned it, watch closely. Those who have, co and review."
Du and the others were inwardly thrilled.
If it were not for tutoring Lu Chenzhou, Ji Xuantong seldom gave them personal instruction in regular classes; usually, Shi Ruyu would substitute, ensuring the value of core classes.
Today, they were catching a lucky break.
Ji Xuantong, like a soaring swallow, landed on a wooden pile.
"’Swallow Return Fist’ consists of twenty-four movents, of which sixteen are best practiced by combining movent technique and footwork. The first movent is Golden Swallow Spreading Wings..."
Lu Chenzhou watched intently.
"This is Swallow Return Fist!"
As Ji Xuantong demonstrated, everyone followed and practiced.
Other students who were training also ca over.
The atmosphere in the Martial Arts Academy was filled with sweat and the spirit of endeavor by the afternoon.
"Lu Chenzhou, how well have you learned? Care to demonstrate a few moves for everyone?"
Ji Xuantong was keen to let his true inheritance showcase itself.
"Sure, teacher."
Lu Chenzhou stepped onto the pile and began performing ’Swallow Return Fist’. At first, he was a bit awkward and stiff, but when he applied his thinking from ’Black Tiger Crossing the Mountain’ to his practice, he gradually got the hang of it.
In the end, he finished his routine and stood firm.
"Quite average, I’ve embarrassed myself."
The crowd fell utterly silent.
Outsiders may not know, but the students were very clear.
Lu Chenzhou hadn’t practiced ’Swallow Return Fist’ before at all, had he?
To have begun in the afternoon and already grasped the basics was astounding, making those who had taken ten or even several dozen classes feel inadequate. You call this embarrassing yourself?
Du’s feelings were mixed again; he had thought he was prepared, but realized it was only because he had underestimated Lu Chenzhou’s potential. In their sparring, Lu Chenzhou had held back so much; they were simply worlds apart.
Ji Xuantong was very satisfied.
"Not bad, you’ve learned quickly. The rest of you should learn from Lu Chenzhou. Flying Swallow Sea Flying, when the movent technique and fist technique are practiced to an advanced level, they are integrated as one."
Lu Chenzhou had just learned the technique and was already performing it better than many who had been taught previously.
Indeed, he was a true inheritor; Old Ji felt his judgnt was spot on.
Lu Chenzhou looked at the Martial Arts Tree.
[Swallow Return Fist: Beginner (18%)]
"How fast, I now have no difficulty starting any of these third-rate common Martial Arts. Who would have thought last year that ’Black Tiger Fist’ would take ten lessons to reach the beginner stage? Cultivation is systematic and holistic; as my cultivation grows stronger and my knowledge of Martial Arts expands, learning common Martial Arts will only get easier... Of course, the Martial Arts Tree’s contribution is undeniable!"
Black Tiger Crossing the Mountain, Flying Swallow Sea Flying.
Lu Chenzhou had already mastered two Elephant Form routines.
Although these were common Martial Arts, the theory is universal. In the future, with the more profound Tiger Form Fist and Swallow Form Fist, he could also use what he’d learned and achieve a deeper understanding.
"Just as the spring warms and the swallows return, I should go to Stone Lake Park soti to watch the swallows skimming the water. Perhaps I can experience that inspirational state again."
That wonderful intoxicating feeling of relying on the Black Tiger.
It was unforgettable for Lu Chenzhou.
With the Martial Arts Tree, perhaps monts of inspiration weren’t as elusive as they typically seed. As long as the right conditions and opportunities were t, they could be replicated."
Ti had flown by.
Lu Chenzhou was ready to leave.
Qin Zheng, this guy, had been talking about hanging out over the weekend, but he got excited when he heard Li Linling was free, hastily asking his senior sister out to watch a movie. He had totally forgotten about their plan.
Before departing, Ji Xuantong said,
"Study hard, and there’ll be no problem in next month’s Martial Arts Academy exchange competition."
"I’ll do my best."
One hundred thousand yuan, Lu Chenzhou was determined to win it.
Now that he had enrolled in the Martial Arts School, he didn’t need to worry about basic Martial Arts Supplents, but he was still short of money. Firstly, he needed to support his family expenses, and secondly, as his Cultivation improved, the free Martial Arts Supplents provided by the school were not enough. He couldn’t always go asking the Master for more.
He couldn’t take others’ gifts for granted.
In the old days, martial practitioners needed to purchase a large number of precious herbs and supplents to refine Great dicine pills. Nowadays, Martial Arts dicine companies had already created more scientifically formulated Supplents.
But they all ca at a high price.
The school only provided the most basic Qi Boosting One, 12,000 yuan per box. So peers from Martial Arts Families or genius classes in universities were taking things like Strengthening Bones One, Nourishing Organ One, Bright God One, with prices ranging from ten thousand to a hundred thousand yuan.
Before leaving, Old Zhang stopped Lu Chenzhou.
"Chenzhou, my APP is going live soon, rember to show your support. I plan to feature you as a key promotional figure. The exchange competition next month is a perfect opportunity. We definitely won’t have much of a user base in the beginning... But I have money, and as long as you’re willing to join, I’ll transfer a hundred thousand to you upfront."
Old Zhang was truly keen on entrepreneurship.
He would start with a free platform, attract so users, then gradually introduce so paid options, while drawing more exceptional young Martial Artists to join.
He wasn’t high-level enough to rub shoulders with the genius circles.
But Lu Chenzhou could.
At all costs, he had to get Lu Chenzhou on board.
Lu Chenzhou didn’t imdiately agree.
"I’ll think about it. Mainly because we’re under closed managent, I only have one day of free ti per week, and I can’t just take your hundred thousand and do nothing, right?"
Old Zhang nodded.
"Think it over. You’re not just taking the money for nothing, I believe in your potential and the fa you’ll have in the future. If you ever run into trouble, get in touch with anyti."
"Thanks."
"Don’t ntion it, we’re fellow disciples, I’ve got to do this."
...
The evening in Fangshan was serene and peaceful.
Dragon City High School.
Lu Chenzhou returned to the campus.
After practicing the Heavenly Pile on the training field, he noticed a group of students engaged in an excited discussion about sothing. Only after asking did he learn it was about the "Sumr Examination" in July.
Martial Arts High School generally didn’t have monthly exams.
Because martial studies, unlike cultural classes, don’t see much fluctuation month-to-month. Only during the first three ranks might one see noticeable monthly improvents, but it slows down afterward.
From the fourth rank and above, it was all about grinding slowly. Hence, there were only two important assessnts a year.
The "Sumr Examination" in July.
The "Winter Examination" in January.
Failing one assessnt would put you on the school’s observation list.
If you failed twice, you’d be expelled.
Martial Arts School students consu quite a lot of resources every year.
So, this was truly a place of survival of the fittest.
Unlike so university students living in the ivory towers of academic institutions who just drift along until graduation, then realize they haven’t learned anything and can only bla the world.
It was only April now, with three months to go until the Sumr Examination.
The students had already started to feel the pressure.
Although Lu Chenzhou’s Cultivation rank was one of the lowest, he wasn’t worried because the Sumr Examination would assess each individual specifically; as long as you made satisfactory progress in half a year, you would pass. Otherwise, students like him who transferred mid-way would be at too much of a disadvantage.
After finishing his training session and returning to the dormitory, Lu Chenzhou found a new ssage.
[Ji Feiyan: Little junior brother, keep up your training. I’m looking forward to seeing your performance at next year’s Fangshan Martial Arts eting, bringing glory to Dragon City Martial Arts University and Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall.]
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