Black Stone Fist: Basic Combat

"Punch, kick, twist and turn."

"Follow this routine and continue to practice to deepen your own form."

Zhao Gao and the others learned from the soldiers, while Chiliarch Ling walked in between Zhao Gao's line.

Chiliarch Ling was holding a wooden baton in his hand. If he saw any irregular movements, he would use the wooden baton to guide Zhao Gao and the others, while explaining to them.

Although Chiliarch Ling had only used 15 minutes to demonstrate, Zhao Gao and the others were learning from the soldiers.

They took an hour to learn the movements step-by-step.

Although they had already made their moves, whether they had made the mark or not, was another matter.

There were many movements in this Black Stone Fist that required doing 180-degrees splits.

But as a modern person, how many of them knew how to do a split?

Well, the only good news was that, after yesterday's Basic Breathing Exercise, many of them would have returned to the military tents; and practiced till they reached the limits of their bodies.

As a result, everyone should at least have 7200 EXP points.

This was what Zhao Gao could deduce, based on the body of an ordinary person, after four rounds of practice.

The four rounds of exercise took half an hour each, which translates to 120 minutes. According to the Basic Breathing Technique, one would have 7200 EXP points.

Everyone would definitely use 1 EXP as stats enhancement, to level up their Character Stats.

Moreover, this method would only be used by the most stupid person.

As long as one successfully practiced the Basic Breathing Technique, any normal person would know that the Basic Breathing Technique was the most important way for him to gain EXP.

They would only need to use 1000 EXP to upgrade their Basic Breathing Technique to Level 2 after the first successful breathing technique practice. After that, they could use the Level 2 breathing technique to obtain 3600 EXP points.

Using these EXP, one could upgrade his Breathing Technique to Level 3. After two times of successful cultivation, one could obtain 10 800 EXP points.

In that case, not only would they be able to upgrade their skills to Level 3, they would also be able to level up their Character to Level 2.

Once they reached Level 2, they would naturally receive the stats growth.

Based on this deduction, their Essence, Spirit, and Magic would be two points, which was twice that of ordinary people. They would also have 3 Freedom Stats points.

The most important thing was that every point of Stats growth would enhance the body and soul in all aspects.

Not to mention the soul, just enhancing the body was enough.

Every bit of Essence Stats growth was a complete enhancement of the body.

The strength of the body, the reflexes of the nerves, and the flexibility of the body were all included in the stats of the body.

As long as they leveled up, it would not be too painful to do the split.

"Ah! Pain! Pain! Chiliarch Ling, please show mercy!"

Just as Zhao Gao thought, there was an idiot who had not leveled up and was forced by Chiliarch Ling to press his leg down.

"Idiot, what are you shouting for? It's better to have short-term pain, do you understand?" Chiliarch Ling ignored his cries and continued to press onto his legs.

Looking at the man's pained expression, Zhao Gao could imagine his agony.

And especially so when doing the full split!

For all the men present, their foreheads were covered in cold sweat. They felt a cool breeze blow past their lower bodies.

Zhao Gao secretly wiped away the cold sweat on his forehead. Turning his gaze back, he continued to press down on his legs. In his heart, he cried out, "That was close. I almost had to 'enjoy' such treatment too."

Zhao Gao had naturally pressed down on his leg during the split segment. Only with a slight pain did he complete the split movement.

This action was to use one's leg to attack the enemy's head. The split was to pull the ligaments apart.

After another hour. everyone was almost done learning the movements step-by-step.

This time, it was Chiliarch Ling's request for them to connect all actions and execute a complete set of Black Stone Fist techniques from beginning to end.

Fist, Elbow, Eagle Claw, Heart Destroying Palm, Knee Strike, Battle Ax, Sweeping Legs, Iron Mountain Leaning, Head on the Heart.

Zhao Gao put all his attention into every single movement, completing them meticulously.

This time, everyone took more than 40 minutes to complete the entire set of movements.

"Continue! Practice until you only use half an hour."

Everyone followed Chiliarch Ling's instructions and began practicing the Black Stone Fist again.

First, they took 40 minutes.

The second time, they took 38 minutes.

The third time, it was 35 minutes.

With more practice, everyone became more familiar with the movements, and the time taken became shorter.

It was not until the fourth time did they reduce the time taken to 28 minutes. At this moment, they heard the system notification.

"Skill obtained: Black Stone Fist"

"Black Stone Fist → Basic Combat Technique"

This time, no one dared to be distracted as they continued practicing the Black Stone Fist.

"Stop! It's noon. Let's eat lunch. We'll have the strength to continue training after eating." Chiliarch Ling looked up at the sun and instructed his adjutant to let in the carriage delivering lunch.

"Queue up to get your food, one at a time!"

Everyone quickly got into line and waited for their meal.

While waiting, Zhao Gao, on the other hand, opened the system interface to check the skill he had obtained.

"Black Stone Fist: After many years of fighting on the battlefield, it's concluded to be the best bare-hand technique. It is the best basic combat technique."

"It's also the most basic Killing Technique!"

"Evaluation: Come! I want to fight 10!"

At this point, Zhao Gao looked at his EXP points and wondered if it was enough for him to 'start clicking'.

"Storage EXP: 393 428"

390 000 EXP was enough for him to level up on many Skills.

Zhao Gao started clicking.

"Black Stone Fist Level 2"

"Level 3"

"Level 4"

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"Black Stone Fist Level 10"

"Black Stone Fist Breakthrough: Beginner level 10 Fight"

Zhao Gao spent 54 360 EXP points to level up the Black Stone Fist, allowing the Black Stone Fist to officially break through to Beginner-level Combat.

The moment he finished leveling up, Zhao Gao was pulled onto the peak of the mountain.

His mind and consciousness were once again focused on the cultivation of the Black Stone Fist.

Day after day, year after year, till ten years later.

All the actions of the Black Stone Fist were engraved into his body and soul. After that, he instantly returned to his physical body.

"Don't just stand there. Hurry up and get the food. Don't hinder the people behind!"

"I'm sorry, I got distracted. I'll be done soon." Zhao Gao hurriedly took the food and brought it to the side. He squatted down and started eating.

As he ate, Zhao Gao felt the strong power in his body. His heart was itching.

He had an urge to destroy something.

He also wanted to start practicing Beginner Combat.

Although he was aware of his body's instincts, his brain was still unfamiliar with it.

Zhao Gao needed to start practicing as soon as possible so that he could familiarize himself with the current Beginner-level Combat. He wanted to know how to counterattack if others attacked him during battle.

He could not possibly leave all the battles simply to his instincts, could he?