144: Chapter 144 Training Ground Completed: Combining Intelligence and Tradition

The Origin of the Training Ground: The Need for Anti-Spirit-Devourer Strength

When Chen Wu's team returned to the Origin Pool from the secret door at the bottom of the pool, the horizon was already streaked with the pale white of dawn. Although the authorities had already deployed security and equipment for the exploration of the Pavilion of Supreme Treasures, a single sentence from Zhang Qiming made everyone realize a new problem: "The Spirit-Devouring Puppet of the Spirit-Devouring Organization has already reached the Early Stage of Dark Energy. Future clearing operations will encounter even stronger enemies. The strength of you few alone is not enough—traditional martial arts needs a batch of 'training grounds' capable of boosting strength in bulk. We must retain the Foundation of traditional martial arts while leveraging technology to improve efficiency to cope with global threats."

This statement struck the pain point of traditional martial arts development: traditional training relies on "masters guiding disciples and personal realization," which is inefficient and difficult to standardize; yet purely technological training would lose the core of "Qi Energy resonance and Concept comprehension." Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan looked at the open field outside Taiji Villa and suddenly suggested: "Why not build a training ground on the 'Taiji Terrace' on the west side of the villa? The Leyline Qi Energy there is pure and suitable for traditional Cultivation. By integrating official smart equipment, we can achieve 'Tradition as the root, technology as the wings.'"

Zhang Qiming immediately gave the go-ahead, dispatching the technical team from the Traditional Martial Arts Protection Bureau to work with the craftsmen of Taiji Villa on the construction: "I'll give you 72 hours. I want to see an 'intelligent traditional martial arts training ground' that can be used by traditional Martial Artists globally—equipment will be sourced from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, traditional facilities will be handled by the Taiji school, and the state will cover all funding!" Lin Mo's tactical tablet instantly received the "smart equipment list" sent by the authorities: Qi Energy Trajectory Analyzer, AI traditional martial arts Coaching System, Spirit-Devourer Combat Simulation Pod, smart monitor for traditional Stance Training, and even a "Vitality Qi Energy Smart Incubator" capable of nurturing the inheritance grass.

The global live stream camera followed the team to Taiji Terrace. Viewers watched as the open field was gradually surrounded by barriers, and the chat was filled with comments like "Looking forward to the smart training ground!" and "Tradition + technology is so cool!" The Flower Girl stood at the edge of the terrace holding the inheritance grass, its eight-colored petals unfolding toward the spot where the Leyline Qi Energy was densest: "Elder Zhou said, 'A good training ground must connect with the leyline and align with the human heart.' The Qi Energy here can resonate with the inheritance grass. If the smart equipment integrates Vitality Qi Energy, the effect will definitely be better!" The "Taiji Guardian" bronze plaque in the camphor wood box glowed, drawing a pale golden Taiji diagram on the ground that perfectly overlapped with the boundary of the "traditional training area" surveyed by the authorities, as if setting the tone for the training ground.

Core Facilities of the Training Ground: The Symbiosis of Tradition and Intelligence

72 hours later, the moment the barriers were removed, everyone was stunned by the scene before them—Taiji Terrace had been transformed into a 10,000-square-meter "intelligent traditional martial arts training ground." It was laid out according to the "Taiji Bagua," with 8 trigram positions corresponding to 8 functional zones, each achieving a seamless Fusion of "traditional facilities + smart equipment."

"The Qian position is the 'Taiji Traditional Training Area'," Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan said as he led everyone into the first zone. The ground was paved with bluestone Taiji diagrams, and 108 Taiji stakes were evenly distributed. Each stake top was embedded with a pale green "Qi Energy sensing point." "These stakes are crafted from the 'Qi Energy stone' of Taiji Mountain, retaining the traditional function of 'practicing energy through stakes.' The sensing points on the top of the stakes can monitor the purity of a Martial Artist's Qi Energy in real-time, syncing the data to the central AI System to help correct posture." Chen Wu stepped onto a stake position, and as soon as his Dantian Qi Energy began to circulate, the sensing point on the stake lit up with a green light. Lin Mo's tablet immediately displayed a "Qi Energy Analysis": "Xingji Fist Hard Energy accounts for 65%, Soft Energy accounts for 35%, Stance Training posture accuracy is 92%. It is recommended to slightly adjust the angle of the right foot by 10 degrees; the Qi Energy flow will be smoother."

"The Kun position is the 'Intelligent Qi Energy Analysis Area'," Zhang Qiming said, pointing to a silver device half a person high. The screen displayed a 3D model of the "Ward-off Energy" from the Taiji Thirteen Forms. "This is the 'Qi Energy Trajectory Analyzer' developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It can visualize the Qi Energy flow of traditional Moves and compare the Martial Artist's Moves with ancient manuals—for example, when you practice Ward-off Energy, the Qi Energy flow in your forearm is 15% less than in the ancient manual. The device will mark the difference with red light, and the AI coach will provide voice guidance for adjustments." As he spoke, he had a Taiji practitioner demonstrate Ward-off Energy. Sure enough, several red lights appeared on the device's screen, and the AI's voice rang out: "Pay attention to the Qi Energy surging up from the yongquan point; the forearm must remain slightly bent, allowing the Soft Energy to flow along the elbow tip..." After the adjustment, the red light turned green, and the Martial Artist said in surprise: "I always felt my energy wasn't smooth just now. After this adjustment, it's really much more comfortable!"

What excited everyone the most was the "Kan position: Spirit-Devourer Combat Simulation Pod"—it looked like a transparent metal sphere. Inside, it could use holographic projection and air pressure simulation to recreate the Spirit-Devourer helicopters and Puppet formations encountered previously. Lu Feng was the first to enter the simulation pod, selecting the "helicopter strafing" scenario: a pale black helicopter projection instantly appeared in the pod. The "bullets" from the Qi Energy machine gun were actually pressurized Qi Energy waves. As soon as Lu Feng's Xingyi Energy struck out, the pod wall displayed "Qi Energy Defense Analysis": "Xingyi Energy defense efficiency 75%. It is recommended to integrate 30% Taiji Soft Energy; defense efficiency can be increased to 90%." After adjusting as prompted, the next wave of "bullets" was easily deflected, and Lu Feng remarked: "I don't have to worry about getting hurt during training anymore, and I can practice specific Moves against Spirit-Devourers. It's so practical!"

The global live stream camera swept through each functional zone, and the viewers were fired up. "Watcher of Huangtu Slope" Old Zhao left a comment: "If I could go train there, my Xingyi Fist would definitely have a Breakthrough!" Amir from Egypt sent an "Overseas Training Ground Application": "I hope to build a similar training ground next to the pyramids!" Data from the Technical Department showed that in just 1 hour, 500 traditional martial arts teaching points globally had submitted "Smart Equipment Introduction Applications." Zhang Qiming smiled and said: "This is just the first one. In the next three years, the state will build 1,000 intelligent traditional martial arts training grounds globally, allowing every traditional Martial Artist to benefit."

Functional Testing: The Resonance of Traditional Qi Energy and Intelligence

Chen Wu decided to personally test the "Fusion of Tradition and Intelligence" of the training ground. He chose the "Li position: Traditional and Smart Symbiosis Area," which featured "Thirteen Forms Wooden Dummy Stakes" built according to the ancient manual of the Taiji Thirteen Forms and was equipped with a "Qi Energy Resonance Monitor" capable of detecting the synchronization rate of traditional Stance Training and smart equipment.

He walked to the "Fixed Energy Stake" and stood in the posture recorded in the ancient manual. The Four Symbols Qi Energy at his Dantian began to circulate slowly—the smart sensing points on the stake immediately lit up, and the monitor screen displayed "Qi Energy synchronization rate 80%." "It's still 20% off," Lin Mo said, pulling up the Qi Energy model from the ancient manual. "The ancient manual records that Fixed Energy requires 'Qi sinking into the Dantian, with Yin and Yang Energy forming a small cycle at the yongquan point.' Your current cycle only reaches your knees, which is why the synchronization rate is insufficient." Chen Wu adjusted as prompted, sinking the Yin Energy down to the yongquan point to form a cycle with the Yang Energy—the monitor's synchronization rate instantly jumped to 98%. The stake body suddenly emitted a pale green light, resonating with the Qi Energy of the Origin Pool. Chen Wu clearly felt that the Qi Energy flow was smoother than before, and the Soft Energy of his Xingji Fist had actually increased by 1%.

"This is true 'symbiosis'!" Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan said excitedly. "Smart equipment does not replace tradition; it helps people find the essence of tradition faster. It took me three years to find the sense of the cycle when I practiced Fixed Energy before. Now, with the help of the equipment, newcomers might be able to master it in three months!" The Flower Girl held the inheritance grass and walked to the "Gen position: Vitality Qi Energy Cultivation Area." The "Smart Incubator" here could simulate the Qi Energy environment of the Origin Pool and automatically adjust the concentration of Vitality Qi Energy according to the state of the inheritance grass. She placed the inheritance grass into the incubator, and the screen immediately displayed "Petal humidity 60%, Vitality Qi Energy demand 80%." The incubator automatically released Qi Energy—the petals instantly bloomed more vividly, and dew rolled on the leaves, reflecting the Qi Energy data inside the incubator. Lin Mo's tablet simultaneously received the "inheritance grass Status Report": "Vitality Qi Energy absorption efficiency increased by 30%, and the range for purifying Spirit-Devouring Energy has expanded by 2 meters."

The most critical test was at the "Dui position: Global Synchronization Training Area"—the "Global Qi Energy Synchronization System" here allowed traditional Martial Artists from different countries to train simultaneously and share Qi Energy data. Chen Wu had a video call with Amir from Egypt, and both practiced "Ward-off Energy" at the same time: Amir was at a temporary training ground next to the pyramids, and Chen Wu was at Taiji Terrace. The Qi Energy data of both sides was synchronized to the central System in real-time. "Your Ward-off Energy has too much Hard Energy and not enough Soft Energy," Chen Wu guided through the System. "According to the training ground's instructions, inject 20% Soft Energy into your forearm, and the Qi Energy will be smoother." After Amir adjusted, the System displayed "Qi Energy optimization rate 70%," and he said excitedly: "It's true! Now my Ward-off Energy can deflect my disciple's Hard Energy, which I couldn't do at all before!"

When the test ended, Zhang Qiming's entourage submitted the "Comprehensive Training Ground Report": "The traditional facilities meet the ancient manual standards of various schools, the smart equipment's Qi Energy analysis accuracy is 98%, and the resonance rate of traditional and smart Qi Energy is 95%. It has fully met the design requirements and can be officially put into use!" In the global live stream chat, viewers spammed comments like "It's perfect!" and "The future of traditional martial arts has arrived!" The Technical Department's "Global Traditional Martial Artist Expectation Survey" showed that 98% of respondents expressed a desire to "personally go to the training ground to train," and 60% of them had already started booking time to use the Taiji Terrace training ground.

The First Batch of Experiences from Global Traditional Martial Artists

In the first hour after the training ground officially opened, it welcomed its first batch of "global experience users"—there were Taiji practitioners from Wudang, Luohan Fist masters from Shaolin, and traditional martial arts enthusiasts from Africa. They brought their own traditional Moves to experience the charm of the intelligent training ground.

Wudang descendant Li Qingfeng tested the "Taiji Sword Intelligent Correction System"—he drew his sword and practiced the "Taiji Sword Thirteen Forms." The System's "Sword Move Trajectory Analyzer" captured the movement of the sword tip in real-time, and the screen used red lines to mark the differences from the ancient manual. "Your 'point sword' force is too light. The ancient manual requires 'Qi Energy to penetrate the sword tip, with Soft Energy hidden in the sword hilt,'" the AI coach's voice rang out, while simultaneously projecting the correct force application point on the ground. "Pay attention to the Dantian Qi Energy surging up, passing through the wrist to the sword tip..." After Li Qingfeng adjusted, the red line turned into a green line, and he said in surprise: "I always felt that the point sword lacked power before, but now I've finally found the problem. The smart System is better at teaching than my master!"

Kama, an African traditional martial arts enthusiast, was particularly fond of the "Spirit-Devourer Combat Simulation Pod"—he had never seen a Spirit-Devouring Puppet before. When he faced the Puppet in the simulation pod for the first time, he was so nervous that his Qi Energy became chaotic. After being "hit" by the Puppet's Spirit-Devouring Energy, the pod wall displayed "Defense Suggestions": "Use Taiji Soft Energy to deflect the force, then use Xingji Hard Energy to counterattack the Puppet's Qi Energy core..." He tried as suggested and successfully "defeated" the Puppet on his second attempt. Kama said excitedly: "With this, I won't be afraid even if I encounter a real Spirit-Devouring Puppet in the future!"

Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan looked at the lively scene and remarked to Zhang Qiming: "I used to worry that traditional martial arts would be eliminated by the times. Now I know that as long as we find the right method, traditional martial arts can not only be inherited but also develop even better." Zhang Qiming nodded: "This is the significance of the state launching the 'traditional martial arts Guardian Plan'—protection is not about being conservative, but about using modern methods to revitalize tradition. The training ground is just the first step. Next, we will build 'traditional martial arts Intelligent Museums' and 'Global traditional martial arts Talent Pools,' allowing traditional martial arts to truly go global."

The Significance of the Training Ground: Laying the Foundation for Anti-Spirit-Devourer Efforts and Legacy

As the sun set, the first batch of users left the training ground, each with a wealth of gains—the Wudang practitioner learned to use smart equipment to correct sword Moves, the African enthusiast mastered the basic Moves to counter Spirit-Devourers, and the young practitioners of Taiji Villa broke through the Qi Energy Bottleneck that had troubled them for a long time. Chen Wu stood in the center of the training ground, looking at the distant Taiji Secret Realm. The Four Symbols Qi Energy in his Dantian resonated with the Qi Energy of the training ground. He knew that this training ground was not only a place to improve strength but also a new starting point for the Legacy of traditional martial arts.

Lin Mo's tablet received the "Pavilion of Supreme Treasures Exploration Preparation Report": "Through training in the training ground, the team's Qi Energy has increased by an average of 5%, and the mastery of anti-Spirit-Devourer Moves has reached 90%. We can set off to explore the Pavilion of Supreme Treasures at any time." Zhang Qiming received a call from the Chinese Academy of Sciences: "The equipment for the 100 global training grounds has been produced, and construction can begin next month. The Traditional Martial Arts Protection Bureau's 'Global traditional martial arts Training Plan' can be launched."

The Flower Girl held the inheritance grass and placed a petal in the center of the Taiji diagram on the training ground—the petal glowed with a pale green light, merging with the Qi Energy of the training ground to form a "Symbiosis of Tradition and Intelligence" totem on the ground. "Elder Zhou said, 'The Legacy of traditional martial arts is to let people of every era find their own way of Cultivation,'" the little girl said softly, "The current training ground is the best way for this era."