The Thousand-Hand Tathagata Palm, belonging to the Buddhist Sect's ultimate techniques, is said to be one of the seventy-two extraordinary skills of Shaolin, possessing immense power.
Of course, this legend comes from a Jin Yong novel. Lufan is unsure whether such fictional worlds truly exist, but he knows that in his mind, this palm technique is indeed profound and versatile, with astonishing power.
Originally, he was unable to unleash the true potential of this technique. However, just moments ago, thanks to a newfound understanding, he accomplished something that had previously seemed impossible.
He finally grasped a bit of "momentum."
Just now, Lufan experienced a breakthrough in his mind, seizing a crucial insight and catching a glimpse of a fragment of truth about the world.
His success in breaking through was largely due to his extraordinary control over his own realm.
Controlling oneself is a term that Lufan coined himself.
When Lufan first arrived in this world, he was physically weak, and the changes in gravity and environment made it so that he was barely surviving at first.
At that time, moving was incredibly difficult for him; every action that others could perform effortlessly was a challenge for him.
Even simple tasks like eating, dressing, and bathing required extreme caution; otherwise, one misstep could lead to tragedy.
Under such environmental pressure, in order to live longer and move more easily, Lufan had no choice but to learn how to harness every ounce of strength within his body.
The human body actually harbors tremendous power; it is just that under normal circumstances, this power remains dormant and humanity has not been able to fully utilize it.
A strong piece of evidence for this is that in emergencies, many people can exhibit extraordinary strength—such as the incredible stories of mothers lifting heavy objects to rescue their children.
However, the outbursts of humans in these examples are merely fleeting moments and cannot last long. To better harness physical strength, comprehensive training is necessary.
On the Earth where Lufan originally resided, the diverse martial arts training was actually aimed at better mobilizing one's entire body strength, such as the basic principle of unifying the waist and horse stance, coordinating breathing with punching, and other theories.
The fundamental emphasis of these trainings is solely on one thing: a person's control over their own body.
The stronger your control over your body, the greater the strength you can exert.
But how can one better control their body? This requires the ability of the mind. To control the body, one must first control their spirit; only those with a strong spirit can master themselves.
Calmness is a manifestation of controlling the mind. Some people can calm themselves down to the point of shaking their ears, while others cannot achieve this due to their restless minds, which serves as a good proof of this concept.
The harsh life in another world has tortured Lufan's body but has forged an extremely resilient spirit within him.
To survive, with an unimaginable level of patience, Lufan gradually familiarized himself with controlling his body, starting from a single finger, then a palm, an arm, and slowly extending to all the muscles and bones in his body.
Eventually, when Lufan could move more easily and handle most aspects of daily life, he had already gained precise control over every muscle, bone, and fascia in his body, ensuring that he wasted not a bit of energy in his daily activities.
Lufan referred to this state of control as mastering oneself, meaning he had taken full command of his entire body.
Lufan's mastery over himself can be said to have been forced out by survival pressure; it was a reluctant measure. However, this ability laid the deepest foundation for all his future achievements.
Later on, whether it was quickly opening up all his meridians or cultivating various martial arts in a very short time, it was directly related to this ability to master oneself.
The extremely high efficiency in cultivation brought about by strong control is indeed formidable.
However, regarding control over his body, Lufan always thought he had reached the limit. He believed he had already mastered every bone, muscle, and fiber in his body; how could he possibly advance further?
If it weren't for the pressure of this great battle, Lufan might have taken a long time to grasp the concept of "force," because he never considered this direction, or rather, he didn't dare to think about it.
The so-called "force" is about taking a further step in mastering one's own realm, breaking through the limitations of macro physicality and worldview, and reaching the microscopic level!
Just now, Lufan's mind broke free from a layer of constraint and sensed an entirely new world. What did he perceive?
He sensed his own bodily cells! Moreover, he could directly control his bodily cells!
That layer of mental constraint was actually the boundary between the macro and the micro!
This is why Lufan was completely shocked; his entire worldview was nearly overturned. He never dreamed that human capability could reach such a level!
He finally understood why those who comprehended "force," like Martial Arts Master, were so powerful.
Consider someone who can control all their muscles and bones; they can already unleash strength far beyond that of ordinary people. Now imagine someone who can control their own cells—what kind of strength could they wield with such efficiency in utilizing their body?
This represents a fundamentally different level of power. One could say that the two approaches to utilizing the body are essentially different; this distinction could almost be described as that between humans and gods!
It turns out that the so-called "force" is simply another way to apply power.
What is force? It is the mastery of strength both above and below; only by controlling power can one achieve force!
"Force" is another set of rules and methods for the operation of power!
The martial arts master has realized that "momentum" is essentially a new way of harnessing power, allowing him to manipulate his body at a microscopic level and unleash strength that is tenfold or even a hundredfold greater than ordinary attacks.
It can be said that from this point alone, the martial arts master completely surpasses other practitioners. To ordinary cultivators, he is akin to a deity.
What is a deity? For humanity, a being with extraordinary power is considered a deity!
Why do ordinary Martial Cultivators feel oppressed and fearful in the presence of a martial arts master? It is an instinctive submission of the body to a being of another level.
Why are martial arts masters so independent and unrestrained, acting according to their True Heart? It is because, compared to most people in the world, they exist on a different level.
And Lufan has now also stepped into this realm. Although his foundational strength does not yet match that of the martial arts master, from a certain perspective, he stands on the same starting point as the master!
However, despite understanding "momentum" and breaking through to microscopic control, Lufan also realizes that the bodily cells he can control are only a small fraction and not the entirety.
Perhaps this represents another direction for cultivation after surpassing the martial arts master: to gain control over more bodily cells and unleash even greater destructive power!
As for "momentum," Lufan has only just crossed the threshold; the world of "momentum" holds countless mysteries waiting for him to explore. But for now, he needs to turn the situation around first.
Even though he can currently control only a few cells, with this microscopic level of control, Lufan is already able to execute many powerful techniques that he previously could not unleash effectively.
For instance, just now he unleashed the Thousand-Handed Tathagata Palm, sending countless people flying in an instant.
Next, he is about to perform another powerful technique.
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