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After breaking through to the Copper Skin realm, Lufan's physical strength increased significantly. However, having power without technique is undoubtedly a waste. To fully harness this strength, Lufan needed to learn new martial arts.
Lufan had always focused on internal techniques that could directly enhance his strength, paying little attention to combat-oriented martial arts. This was unavoidable; combat techniques not only had a negligible effect on enhancing the body but also consumed Inner Strength, which Lufan could not accept.
For him, every bit of Inner Strength was hard-earned and precious, and he could not afford to waste it.
Even now, those martial arts that required Inner Strength to activate were not options for him. Techniques like the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms or the Six Meridians Sword were out of the question. He wanted to practice martial arts that could be executed purely with physical strength or some minor techniques.
What he should cultivate was worth careful consideration.
Regardless of what martial arts he practiced, Lufan prioritized self-preservation above all else.
Speaking of self-preservation, his Iron Cloth technique was already quite formidable, especially the defensive skills involving gathering and dispersing force. However, Lufan had drawn inspiration from a series of martial arts such as Tai Chi, Heaven and Earth Great Shift, and the techniques of neutralizing and redirecting force. The results were incredibly powerful.
Yet, this was still far from enough. There were countless strong individuals in this world, and if a powerful Martial Cultivator came along with strength exceeding the limits of Iron Cloth and delivered a punch, no matter how good his defensive techniques were, they would be ineffective; what needed to be crushed would still be crushed.
Therefore, when faced with an unavoidable attack, the best method was to evade it, which required good footwork.
If one were to ask which footwork is the best in Jin Yong's martial arts, without a doubt, it would be the renowned Lingbo Weibu known for its unparalleled evasion. Lufan planned to practice this Lingbo Weibu next.
Lingbo Weibu was one of the few combat-oriented martial arts that Lufan had studied in depth. First, because it was a footwork technique; second, due to its immense reputation; and third, because it allowed for simultaneous practice of internal cultivation while executing movements.
Indeed, Lingbo Weibu not only did not consume Inner Strength but also helped cultivate it. However, Lufan had not practiced it before because he had not yet met the basic requirements for training.
In Lufan's memory, Lingbo Weibu is quite different from what he knows from the novel. In fact, what he remembers about Lingbo Weibu emphasizes its extraordinary reaction speed, powerful control ability, and almost perverse physical resilience.
From its name, it is clear that "Lingbo" primarily describes its beautiful artistic conception, while "Weibu" is the essence of its technique.
To evade all attacks within a confined space using exquisite and subtle footwork is an incredibly difficult task. The level of prediction, reaction, and control involved requires immense strength; it is certainly not something Lufan saw on television, where one could simply sway left and right a couple of times.
Therefore, practicing Lingbo Weibu necessitates having exceptional reaction speed, strong control ability, and robust physical fitness. Without these attributes, even if one's footwork is exquisite, one might be killed before having the chance to execute it. Internal energy merely enhances these conditions.
As for the extraordinary reaction speed, Lufan has not tested it himself. However, he has definitely met the requirements for strong control ability.
After all these years, Lufan has been constantly mobilizing all his physical strength to resist the pressures of the world. During the gradual process of opening up all his meridians, he has long reached a state of mastering his own body and operating it with ease.
Lufan has not practiced Lingbo Weibu until now because he could not meet the requirement of strong physical fitness.
When engaging in combat while using Lingbo Weibu, one's body must always be prepared to evade attacks from various unimaginable angles. This demands an almost perverse level of physical quality in terms of both strength and resilience.
If one forces themselves to use it without sufficient physical quality, they might injure themselves before the enemy's attack even lands.
Previously, Lufan's physical quality was inadequate to practice Lingbo Weibu; even achieving the Iron Cloth Technique at the Iron Skin level was not enough. However, after breaking through to the Copper Skin Realm now, he barely meets the requirements.
Looking at Duanmu Xue and the others still practicing and knowing they wouldn't finish anytime soon, Lufan walked outside to an open area near the cave to prepare for practicing the footwork of Lingbo Weibu.
Lingbo Weibu is based on the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching. Practitioners advance by stepping on the hexagrams in a specific order, starting from the first step "Mingyi" and ending with the last step "Unforeseen," completing a large circle. The footwork is complex and must be practiced thoroughly to achieve unparalleled evasion in combat.
Having previously studied the intricate footwork of Lingbo Weibu in depth, Lufan naturally memorized it and has imagined and rehearsed it countless times in his mind. Therefore, there is no need for him to re-memorize or review it.
Although it was the first formal training session, thanks to Lufan's powerful body control ability, every step was accurate, albeit slow, as if he had been practicing for a long time.
Soon, Lufan completed a full circle of sixty-four hexagrams, forming a large circle.
After finishing the Lingbo Weibu, Lufan felt his blood vessels flowing smoothly and warmth spreading throughout his body. Lingbo Weibu was originally a technique that combined external movement with internal cultivation, allowing one to practice internal energy while walking and accumulating inner strength through this exquisite footwork.
Unfortunately, due to his inability to refine Heaven and Earth Vital Energy, Lufan did not generate any internal power within himself; at most, it only helped to regulate and nourish his body.
However, Lufan had nothing to complain about. It was already difficult to find a martial art he could use, and now it even came with a bit of a massage function, which was quite good.
After comforting himself, Lufan continued practicing Lingbo Weibu. This time, he moved much faster and appeared significantly more skilled. In the blink of an eye, he completed another round.
After finishing the second round, Lufan did not stop but continued walking, completing one circle after another at an increasing speed.
Eventually, once he mastered the footwork, Lufan no longer adhered strictly to the routine; instead, he moved freely according to his thoughts, stepping out in whatever manner came to mind.
In an instant, outside the cave entrance, shadows flickered across the open space as numerous afterimages appeared. The movements were graceful; under the moonlight, it seemed as if several people were dancing elegantly, carefree like immortals.
That night passed slowly as the six of them practiced, and Lufan and his companions welcomed the second day of their journey into the mountains to gather herbs.
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