Chapter 36 Reaching Refinement in One Punch

Dodge it!

I must dodge it!

When Shi Feng threw out his punch, Chen Ziyou promptly snapped out of her daze and began treating Shi Fengs attack with unprecedented focus.

A masters punch could stumble an elephant!

This was a saying that had constantly circulated in the fighting industry. When hearing this saying, ordinary people would typically laugh it off as a joke. After all, an elephant was a humongous creature that weighed several tonnes. A humans punch would be fortunate if it could even give the elephant an itch, let alone stumbling an elephant.

However, Chen Ziyou knew exactly how frightening a masters punch could be. It was because she had personally witnessed an internal strength master exploding a sandbag weighing hundreds of kilograms with one punch.

Although the internal force master she previously saw had a much larger build than Shi Feng, even the weakest internal force master could execute a punch carrying 500 kilograms of force. Even professional athletes would get crippled if they tried to receive such a powerful punch, which was why everyone regarded internal force experts as masters

Seeing Shi Fengs fist moving closer and closer to her, Chen Ziyous mind began overclocking itself as she manipulated every muscle fiber in her body in an attempt to dodge Shi Fengs punch.

However, even though Chen Ziyou had reacted swiftly thanks to her innate Godspeed Response, Shi Fengs fist had seemingly seen through her actions as it changed course to match her evasive maneuver. This situation forced her with no choice but to block the attack.

How is this possible?!

Chen Ziyou despaired at the abrupt change in the trajectory of Shi Fengs fist. The previous evasive maneuver was already the best she could accomplish within this limited time frame. Yet, her prided reactions were utterly useless against Shi Fengs fist. She could only watch on helplessly as Shi Fengs fist moved closer and closer to her

Am I really going to die here?

Countless thoughts ran through Chen Ziyous mind as she looked at the seemingly gigantic fist approaching her.

In the past, whether it was in the real world or Gods Domain, she could always rely on her Godspeed Response to defeat opponents stronger than herself. Yet, now, faced with Shi Feng, someone who had weaker physical fitness than herself, she could not even dodge his attack. When facing Shi Feng, she felt like all the battles she had fought before were nothing but a joke.

No!

I cannot die yet!

I still have to challenge Wu Xiaoxiao! I still have to see the wider world!

The appearance of these thoughts caused Chen Ziyou to grow frenzied. Then, almost instinctively, she twisted her body and spun it sideways, her body barely dodging Shi Fengs fist by a hairs breadth before stopping beside Shi Feng.

Not bad.

Shi Feng retracted his fist after seeing Chen Ziyou dodge his punch.

At this time, Wu Lingling, who had witnessed this brief scene, gaped in shock. She never thought that Shi Feng would be an internal strength master, an existence that numbered around only a handful in the entire Jin Hai City. She also didnt think that Chen Ziyou would be so amazing as to dodge an internal force masters punch.

Previously, it was evident that Chen Ziyou couldnt execute any more evasive maneuvers after dodging Shi Fengs punch the first time. Yet, Chen Ziyou had defied all odds and executed a maneuver that no normal person could execute in that short time. During that instant, Chen Ziyous speed was so fast that Wu Lingling couldnt even keep up with her.

When Wu Lingling put herself in Chen Ziyous shoes, she suspected that she wouldnt even realize how she had lost to Shi Feng.

I dodged it? Chen Ziyou muttered in surprise and confusion as she looked at Shi Feng. In her mind, there was no way she could have dodged Shi Fengs punch. When she mentally simulated herself spinning her body to dodge Shi Fengs punch, the outcome she got was that she would get struck and killed. Yet, now, she was standing in one piece beside Shi Feng. This situation simply didnt make sense.

However, before Chen Ziyou could figure out what was happening, Shi Feng suddenly sent another punch flying at her head. Moreover, the speed of his fist was much faster than before as it created even a sonic boom this time.

Instructor Shi?!

Wu Lingling was horrified when she saw this.

Shi Fengs punch occurred too suddenly. Even while watching this scene play out from a distance, it still caught her off guard. If she were the one standing beside Shi Feng instead of Chen Ziyou, she definitely wouldnt have any time to react and wouldve gotten killed on the spot.

Boom!

When the loud boom echoed throughout the classroom, Wu Lingling had also thoroughly fallen into shock and confusion.

How is this possible?!

Contrary to Wu Linglings expectations, Shi Fengs fist did not land on Chen Ziyous face. Instead, it stopped just short of an inch from Chen Ziyous chin due to Chen Ziyou lifting her head and tilting it sideways.

Refinement Realm! I entered the Refinement Realm!

Compared to Wu Lingling, Chen Ziyou was in even greater shock and confusion right now. Never did she think that Shi Fengs statement was true.

Being a Refinement Realm expert meant having the ability to manipulate ones body to a minute degree and use the simplest and most efficient actions to do combat. Meanwhile, trying to reach the Refinement Realm in the real world was significantly more challenging than in Gods Domain.

Yet, the evasive maneuvers she just took were indisputable proof that she had already reached the Refinement Realm.

Do you still not get it? Shi Feng was rendered slightly speechless when he saw the look of confusion on Chen Ziyous face. The reason why you couldnt reach the Refinement Realm all this time is because you tend to think too much. You are too skilled at utilizing your innate talent. This, in turn, has caused your control over your body to become sluggish and prevented you from reaching the Refinement Realm.

Shi Feng had to admit that Chen Ziyou was incredibly talented. Chen Ziyou had already trained herself to sufficiently high standards when it came to body manipulation. However, one couldnt just rely on critical thinking and perfect control in combat. One also needed to rely on ones bodily instincts to a certain extent.

Hence, to stop Chen Ziyous brain from trying to exert perfect control over her body, she needed to experience a true life or death situation, which would, in turn, force her to rely on her combat instincts.

So thats why I keep getting a feeling of inconsistency when Im fighting Its because I have been limiting myself too much? Chen Ziyou muttered when she heard Shi Fengs explanation, a hint of self-deprecation in her voice.

In the past, she indeed had a habit of analyzing her actions carefully before acting in battle. Even if her opponent made an unexpected move, she could still swiftly react to it thanks to her Godspeed Response.

However, she never thought that her Godspeed Response would become her biggest constraint to improve

Alright, its your turn next, Wu Lingling, Shi Feng said as he looked toward Wu Lingling. Your talent is too subpar, so you still have quite a ways to go before you reach the Refinement Realm.

Meanwhile, upon hearing Shi Fengs words, Chen Ziyou, who had just snapped out of her daze, couldnt help but turn to look at Wu Lingling in astonishment.

Subpar talent?

If it wasnt for the strength and combat standards Shi Feng had just displayed, Chen Ziyou wouldve definitely cast him a contemptuous look. After all, Wu Linglings talent was one of the best the Gods Domain Academy had ever seen. Even the various first-rate Guilds executives recognized her as a top-tier genius in Gods Domain. Even if she were to be put into a superpower, she would still receive priority training.

If Wu Linglings talent was considered average, Jin Hai Universitys Gods Domain Academy would have no geniuses.

Yet, after hearing Shi Fengs words, Wu Lingling readily nodded and made a worried and embarrassed expression. This situation surprised and confused Chen Ziyou.

Ignoring Chen Ziyous reactions, Shi Feng asked Wu Lingling, Whats your current progress on the exercise I previously taught you? How long do you need to finish a set?

Around six minutes, Wu Lingling said confidently.

Previously, it had taken her ten whole minutes to complete one set of the aerobic exercise Shi Feng previously taught her. However, after the training session in the Withered Ruins, her control over her body had improved slightly, so she managed to reduce her time to six minutes.

Thats barely passable, I guess, Shi Feng said calmly. Next, I will teach you a breathing technique. Pair it with the aerobic exercise I taught you. Whenever you can finish a set in under one minute, you will reach the Refinement Realm. Before reaching the Refinement Realm, though, you must make sure to do at least 30 sets a day. Only after reaching the Refinement Realm are you allowed to stop doing it.

Mhm, Ill work hard, Wu Lingling said, nodding earnestly.

Meanwhile, Shi Fengs words had further dumbfounded Chen Ziyou.

Since when did the lofty Refinement Realm become something so worthless?

The Refinement Realm was something even the various first-rate Guilds core executives had gone through great pains to reach. Yet, now, Shi Feng was saying that a couple of exercise moves and a breathing technique were all that was needed to become a Refinement Realm expert. How could anyone possibly believe such a thing?

Even after knowing that Shi Feng was an internal force expert, Chen Ziyou couldnt help but feel that Shi Feng was tricking Wu Lingling. Yet, what made things worse was that Wu Lingling believed him

Afterward, Shi Feng started instructing Wu Lingling on how to execute the breathing technique he mentioned. Then, once he was done, he had Wu Lingling apply this breathing technique while executing the aerobic exercise. After Wu Lingling repeated the exercise for over an hour, Chen Ziyou became thoroughly dumbfounded.

Impossible! Is she a monster?! Chen Ziyou thought as she stared at Wu Lingling in shock. If it was before she had reached the Refinement Realm, she wouldve most likely treated the exercise Wu Lingling was doing as nonsense. However, it was a different story now that she had reached the Refinement Realm and understood it for what it was.

Simply put, reaching the Refinement Realm meant achieving subtle and proper manipulation of ones body.

Meanwhile, on Wu Linglings first attempt at completing the exercise set, her control over her bodys movements could only be described as strained. However, on her subsequent repetitions, the minute movements her body executed had started to become smoother and smoother.

It should be known that manipulating the subtle movements of ones body was easier said than done. Accomplishing this feat required one to undergo numerous live combat situations, conduct many combat reviews, and experience repeated trials and errors. Only then could one start to exert control over ones minute movements. Meanwhile, this was something that most people could not do.

Yet, in less than two hours, Wu Lingling had continuously improved her control over her minute movements. By now, she could already control her limbs subtle movements to a smooth extent. Rather than doing simple aerobic exercise, it felt more like she had just undergone thousands of arduous battles. It should be known that Chen Ziyou had taken three months to accomplish similar results!

Meanwhile, after reaching this standard, players already possessed the qualifications to challenge the early stage of the Trial Towers sixth floor!

Was he really just a Tier 3 expert at his peak? Chen Ziyou couldnt help but grow confused and curious as she watched Shi Feng instructing Wu Lingling.

Chen Ziyou admitted that Wu Lingling was a top-tier genius. However, even if Wu Lingling was a genius, there was no way she could go from being at the fifth-floor middle-stage standard to the sixth-floor early-stage standard after just one lesson. Moreover, Chen Ziyou herself had reached the Refinement Realm she had dreamt of after dodging only one punch from Shi Feng. Shed be lying to herself if she said that these two things were merely coincidences.

Not only was Shi Feng an internal force master, but he even possessed such extraordinary teaching standards. How could such a person possibly be a measly Tier 3 expert in Gods Domain?

At this time, even if someone were to tell her that Shi Feng was a Tier 4 expert, she wouldnt doubt this statement in the slightest.

However, while Chen Ziyou was immersed in her thoughts, the bell in the classroom had rung. Realizing that class was over, Chen Ziyou couldnt help but regret wasting her time thinking about useless matters instead of asking Shi Feng for more pointers. Unfortunately, there was nothing she could do but watch as Shi Feng left the classroom.

Subsequently, after Chen Ziyou bid goodbye to Wu Lingling and arrived at the teaching blocks entrance, she found Luo Tiancheng and Gu Tong standing there waiting for her.

Senior Ziyou, how was Wu Lingling? Did she end up learning nothing from Instructor Shis class? Gu Tong asked in a delighted tone. Wu Lingling couldve gained a significant harvest had she attended Instructor Qis class instead. Its a pity that she missed it. I heard that there would be a practice match held during the Secret Pavilion tour two days later. Ill be sure to show her how important it is to have a good instructor at that time.

Originally, Gu Tong did not have the qualifications to visit the Secret Pavilions branch headquarters. However, his instructor was a senior instructor in the Academy, and every one of the Academys senior instructors would receive a slot for this field trip. Meanwhile, as he was Instructor Qis best-performing student this semester, Instructor Qis slot naturally went to him.

However, when Chen Ziyou heard Gu Tongs words, she couldnt help but sigh and look at her junior with sympathy as she said, I understand that you want to avenge your past disgrace, but with her current standards, Im afraid she is already invincible among you freshmen

Gu Tong grew confused when he heard Chen Ziyous words. However, before he could say anything, Luo Tiancheng anxiously asked, Student Ziyou, did you find out what kind of connection Shi Feng has with Soulfire?

I havent found any clues as of yet, Chen Ziyou said, shaking her head. Then, with a strange look on her face, she asked Luo Tiancheng, But I am suddenly interested in learning one thing about Shadow. May I know if you can humor me, Instructor Luo?

Seeing the strange gaze Chen Ziyou was giving him, Luo Tiancheng asked curiously, What is it?

Why did Shadow dismiss Instructor Shi from the Guild in the first place?