Holy Fist

Chapter 129: 092 Add points, hard skill further enhanced! (6k)_2 Chapter 129: 092 Add points, hard skill further enhanced! (6k)_2 If the water flow branched off, turning into numerous streams, it would pour out.

Then, when your fist hits the wall, the force from the point of your punch would spread to the entire wall, creating dense cracks.

The fourth technique is Dissipating Force.

This is a combat skill, akin to punching a piece of thin fabric that is hanging up; the fabric does not retain the force. It involves relaxing all the joints and muscles in the body, turning them into something as frail as the fabric, swaying like thin bamboo in the wind. At the moment of impact, the body moves and sways with the force like cloth.

However, according to Chen Liao, applying Dissipating Force also depends on the structure of the body.

The human body, being a physical structure comprised of densely packed bones, can move freely. If an opponent’s punch is incoming, and you thrust the impacted area forward before the attack lands, the natural instinct is to pull away.

At that moment, when the tensed muscles relax, the impacted area returns to its original position, which means it has moved back from its prior position. Thus, a gap is created, artificially generating an “impact void.” Not only can this provide a counter-velocity as the muscles retract, but it also makes it difficult for the opponent to find the correct distance to the impact point.

When a person initiates an attack, they predict an impact point. The fist exerts its maximum force at that point and then quickly retracts. If you can avoid the impact point, the attacking power is greatly diminished.

Though this technique sounds practical, it is quite difficult to execute.

You must sharply capture the enemy’s intent to attack and instantly analyze where their impact point will be. Moreover, you need incredible control over your body’s muscles to form an impact void within a fraction of a second, making Dissipating Force possible.

This isn’t something a normal human can achieve.

Therefore, normally, the technique of Dissipating Force can only be executed by Breakers in one of their special states, like the God Descent state.

The God Descent state can alter the brain’s operating frequency, significantly boosting hand speed and the ability to seize opportunities, allowing for the enemy and self-status to be analyzed within fractions of a second, which fits perfectly with the technique of Dissipating Force.

…

After the transmission of the Fierce Bird Secret Technique, Bai Xiao felt somewhat unfulfilled.

Just by hearing a few concepts and pivotal points, one could sense the marvel and charm of Martial Arts. Fist Eye, strength, Dissipating Force…

Bai Xiao wanted to master and explore the essence of each.

Unfortunately, the Fierce Bird Secret Technique seemed more challenging than any other Combat Skill he had encountered before. It would likely take more than a few days to get started.

Warehouse hall.

Bai Xiao sat in a chair and closed his eyes to consolidate the information he had just learned.

Meanwhile, Chen Liao received a phone call.

“Hmm? The application for the herbs has been approved?”

“Wasn’t it supposed to take a few more days?”

“Wu Binghe that kid helped out? That’s unusual…”

Bai Xiao opened his eyes and looked towards Chen Liao, who was making the call.

With a beep, the phone call ended.

Chen Liao put down his phone on the table and turned to look at Bai Xiao.

“Wu Binghe seems to think highly of you?”

“He just lent a hand, and the application for the herbs got approved right away.”

Wu Binghe, being the senior brother of the Fierce Bird Sect, also had certain duties, including the responsibility for the herbs. He must have specifically intervened to expedite the approval of the herbs Chen Liao applied for on behalf of Bai Xiao.

Bai Xiao slightly frowned, also appearing puzzled.

All he had done was to chat with Wu Binghe for half an hour, exchanging contact information but having no further deep discussions.

“Well, it’s a good thing that the herbs were approved earlier.”

“It’s still early now; just wait here while I drive directly to the headquarters. If there’s no traffic, I could be back in half an hour…”

“Let’s arrange for your medicinal bath today.”

Chen Liao was decisive in nature.

He would never put off till tomorrow what could be done today.

He glanced at his phone for the time and promptly left the warehouse to drive away.

In the hall.

Bai Xiao’s phone suddenly dinged with a notification.

He checked it and saw that it was from a chat with the senior brother on Flying Message.

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The classic yellow bean smiley face emoji, still used by middle-aged people to express a smile, but now seen as mockery by younger people. Given the senior brother’s steady nature, it was likely just meant to signify a smile.

Bai Xiao: Thank you for the help, senior brother! Fist bump.jpg

Wu Binghe: It was nothing, just handy.

Wu Binghe: Consider it an early congratulations to Junior Bai for joining the big family of the Fierce Bird Sect. We should meet at the headquarters in a few days.

Bai Xiao: Still, thank you, senior brother.

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Wu Binghe: Also, today’s fight was quite fierce, and you killed quite a few Horror Birds. Be careful of nightmares tonight…

Bai Xiao: I have strong mental resilience, I probably won’t have nightmares.

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Just before three in the afternoon, at the warehouse location, Medicine Bath Room.

A square iron tub, about one and a half person in size, was placed in the center.

This time, it wasn’t a wooden tub as before.

Because the medicinal liquids and herbs needed for the Hard Skill Jiao Jin Net…

are best suited for an iron tub.

Bai Xiao stood at the entrance of the Medicine Bath Room and suddenly caught a faint scent, sweet like flowers and fragrant like wood. The medicinal liquid for practicing Jiao Jin Net wasn’t as pungent as before and actually smelled quite pleasant.

Tap, tap, tap…

Footsteps echoed down the corridor.

Chen Liao, shouldering a heavy bag, approached.