Joining the military would definitely put an end to that.

Otherwise, it would no longer be a personal grievance. It would become a national issue, and I couldn't cause trouble for the country.

Just like that, Zhang Beixing's military plans fell through.

"Is there a possibility, like Lu Dongbin achieved, that once one method is mastered, all methods are mastered? For example, if I only practice Yue Family Boxing, and practice it to its limit to become a Great Grandmaster?"

Hearing Zhang Beixing's curious idea, President Liang shook his head with a smile and said, "Lu Dongbin's notion of 'mastering one method to understand all methods' refers to understanding by analogy. He had also studied countless texts, gained many insights, and accumulated a broad foundation. Only then was he able to reach a higher level with his own 'method,' elevating his realm to a new height. This is why the saying 'once one method is mastered, all methods are mastered' came to be."

Hearing this, Wu Yougui interjected, "Since figuring it out on your own isn't working, the domestic family styles aren't willing to share, and you, Grandmaster Zhang, don't want to join the military, then why not... try foreign martial arts?"

"Foreign martial arts?"

Zhang Beixing exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Wu Yougui's suggestion, then immediately waved his hand dismissively. "I appreciate the kind thought, Grandmaster Wu, but... forget it. I really have no interest in foreign martial arts!"

It was mainly out of disdain.

The number of countries with a martial arts heritage worthy of mention was rather small: San, Thailand, Japan, and Korea.

Among these, Thailand's martial arts had been completely assimilated by modern combat techniques, losing their martial essence and devolving into purely combative techniques. They offered no significant enhancement for Zhang Beixing.

Korean martial arts were called martial arts, but 'flashy yet impractical' would be a more apt description; they were utter rubbish.

As for San and Japan.

San's martial arts did possess some substance, though not a great deal. Furthermore, the core of many of their martial arts focused not on defeating enemies, but on procreation.

Zhang Beixing had no desire to be influenced by them and end up creating some supreme sexual technique when developing his own Ultimate Skill. He was afraid he would then spend the rest of his life in prison!

And lastly, Japan. Although their martial arts were the best-preserved among these four, perhaps even more comprehensive and complete than Great Xia's, the thought of him having to be deferential to those little devils, to learn from them... Zhang Beixing would rather not be a Great Grandmaster!

Martial arts practice is all about maintaining a clear and untroubled mind!

If he had to be deferential even to that bunch of little devils, his thoughts would never be clear in this lifetime.

Don't tell me that 'getting stronger isn't embarrassing.'

Zhang Beixing's answer would always be the same: "Embarrassing. Damn embarrassing!"

A Great Grandmaster who, for personal gain, could cast aside dignity and the hatred engraved in his bones was a bullshit Great Grandmaster!

Afterward, Zhang Beixing had further discussions with Liu Yi and the others.

He decided to recuperate and prepare for some time before joining Liu Yi in the fight against the Primordial School.

Everyone stayed for lunch at Zhang Beixing's home, where he toasted them, thanking them for their efforts over the past many days. After a satisfying meal, they all dispersed and went their separate ways.

Zhang Beixing, however, took out the martial arts secret books sent by other martial artists from Northern River Province and began to study them.

He immersed himself in these books for three days.

「On August 20th, Sunday.」

After finishing all seventeen books, Zhang Beixing's understanding of martial arts deepened significantly.

However, he felt he was still some way off from achieving the photographic memory he desired.

Thus, with a thought, he opened the system panel.

[Master: Zhang Beixing]

[Status: Slightly mentally fatigued, physically energetic]

[Power: 100]

[Constitution: 100]

[Mental Attribute: 105]

[Ability Points: 58.6]

[Skills: Yue Family Boxing (Complete) +30, Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade (Complete) +30, Yue Family Spear Technique (Great Accomplishment) +30]

Because he had been engrossed in reading martial arts secret books recently, Zhang Beixing had little time to exercise.

His Ability Points hadn't changed, remaining at 58.6.

However, that should be enough!

Zhang Beixing thought to himself, then lightly tapped the plus sign behind his high Mental Attribute of 105.

Instantly, Zhang Beixing felt his mind clear.

The fatigue from prolonged reading vanished at that moment, as if he'd had a mental spa, leaving him refreshed and invigorated.

Zhang Beixing looked at the system panel and noticed that after allocating the point, his Mental Attribute had risen from 105 to 106.

Simultaneously, his Ability Points had dropped sharply from 58.6 to 56.6.

Two points for one attribute point? Is this a special characteristic of the Mental Attribute, or something else?

Noticing the discrepancy in the deducted Ability Points, Zhang Beixing made a soft sound of surprise.

He then placed his finger on Power and added a point there as well.

Seeing his Ability Points decrease to 54.6 after this operation, Zhang Beixing understood that the Mental Attribute was not unique in this regard.

As for why the conversion ratio between his Ability Points and attribute points had changed from one-to-one to two-to-one? It must be because all my attributes have surpassed one hundred, reaching the Physical Limit!

Zhang Beixing felt this was the reason.

As his body underwent a qualitative change, the number of Ability Points needed to increase an attribute naturally increased. He wasn't surprised by this.

This was quite normal. As one's value increased, improving further naturally became more difficult. If it remained as easy as before, it would only signify a lack of significant progress!

He casually added a point to Constitution as well.

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