154: Chapter 154 Cultivating Lightness Skill: Walking Without Leaving a Trace in Snow? Let's Start with Jumping Over Walls

The "Contrast Cuteness" of Lightness Skills Teaching: From "Myth" to "Jumping Walls"

On the east side of the smart training ground at Taiji Villa, a 2-meter-high green brick wall was surrounded by martial arts fans—on the wall, three height markers were drawn with white chalk: 1.2 meters, 1.6 meters, and 2 meters. Thick Qi Energy cushioning mats were laid beneath the wall, and the smart screen nearby played a loop of the teaching animation "First Step to Lightness Skills: Basic Wall Jumping," forming a sharp contrast with the "traces on snow, leaping over roofs and scaling walls" Lightness Skills imagery the martial arts fans had imagined.

"Teacher Chen, didn't you say we were going to practice Lightness Skills? Why are you making us jump over walls?" Wang Lei, a coal miner from Shanxi, scratched his head. He looked at the 2-meter-high brick wall with some trepidation. "I'm okay with jumping over scaffolding at the construction site, but this brick wall looks smooth; I'm afraid I won't step firmly and will fall." His words resonated with the crowd. Amir from Egypt also smiled and said, "We practice 'slope sprinting' at the pyramids; this is my first time jumping walls. This is too far from 'Cloud Leaping Step', right?"

Chen Wu held back a laugh, walked to the wall, picked up a bamboo pointer, and pointed to the "Taiji Lightness Skills Manual" on the smart screen: "Everyone, look. The foundation of 'Cloud Leaping Step' in the ancient manual is 'borrowing force by stepping on stones,' and wall jumping is the 'force-borrowing training' closest to actual combat." He tapped the wall lightly with the pointer. "The height and material of this wall simulate the defensive walls commonly found in Spirit-Devouring Organization strongholds. In the future, when you confront the Spirit-Devouring Organization, you will likely need to climb over walls to infiltrate or evade attacks. If you can't even jump over a wall well, how can you talk about 'traces on snow'?"

Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan added, "When I practiced 'Cloud Leaping Step' in my youth, my master made me jump over the firewood shed wall for three months. I thought it was useless at first, but later I understood—jumping walls can train 'control of Qi Energy in the soles of the feet' and 'body balance.' This is the core of Lightness Skills." He pointed to the soles of his feet. "Whether the Qi Energy in the yongquan point can explode instantly when jumping, and whether the Qi Energy in the belt vessel can cushion the landing—all of this can be trained through wall jumping. It is more practical than simply practicing 'Lightness Qi Energy'."

The global live broadcast camera swept over the expressions of the martial arts fans, from initial doubt to gradual understanding. The comments section was full of messages like "So Lightness Skills also need to start from the basics!" and "Jumping walls is down-to-earth; I can try it too!" Lin Mo's tactical tablet popped up a "Lightness Skills Training Plan": "Basic Stage (Days 1-7): Master 1.2-meter to 2-meter wall jumping, focusing on 'Qi Energy explosion' and 'landing cushioning'; Advanced Stage (Days 8-14): Add 'wall-surface force-borrowing jumps', practice 'exchanging Qi Energy while stepping on walls'; Enhancement Stage (Days 15-30): Combine with terrain to practice 'obstacle evasion jumps', laying the foundation for 'Cloud Leaping Step'."

The most surprising thing was the "personalized adaptation" of the smart equipment—the System would automatically adjust the training difficulty based on the martial arts fans' different body types: Wang Lei, who was 1.8 meters tall and weighed 85 kilograms, was suggested by the System to start from 1.6 meters, focusing on "leg Qi Energy explosion"; Li Mengmeng from the mountains of Yunnan was 1.6 meters tall, so the System let her challenge 1.8 meters directly, focusing on "body lightness"; it even prepared an "assisted wall-jumping device" for Musa—a retractable Qi Energy pole that could provide a slight upward thrust during takeoff to help him overcome his lack of physical strength.

"Now, everyone do a 'Qi Energy warm-up' first," Chen Wu led the martial arts fans to stand in a circle and do "tiptoeing Qi circulation" exercises. "Feet shoulder-width apart, concentrate Qi Energy into the yongquan point, slowly stand on tiptoes, feel the Qi Energy surging up from the soles of the feet, pause slightly when it reaches the belt vessel, then slowly land. Repeat 10 times to let the Qi Energy adapt to the 'explosion-cushioning' rhythm." The martial arts fans followed along, and the indicator lights on their smart sensing shoes lit up as they stood on tiptoes: green light meant the Qi Energy was correct, red light prompted adjustment. Wang Lei's shoes always lit up red when he landed. Chen Wu walked to his side and gently pressed his waist: "When landing, the Qi Energy in the belt vessel must be 'soft,' like stepping on cotton. Don't use Hard Energy to smash the ground; try to release the Qi Energy down through your knees." After the adjustment, Wang Lei's shoes finally lit up green. He said pleasantly, "It really doesn't shake my feet anymore! This Qi Energy cushioning is more effective than a construction site hard hat!"

The "Laughter and Tears" of Wall-Jumping Training: Breakthroughs in the Mundane

After the warm-up, wall-jumping training officially began—the martial arts fans followed the groups assigned by the smart System and took turns challenging walls of different heights. Chen Wu, Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan, and three selected members guided each group respectively. The global live broadcast camera captured every moment that was both amusing and particularly moving.

When Wang Lei challenged the 1.6-meter height, he made a fool of himself on his first jump—he wanted to use too much force, and his leg Qi Energy exploded too violently. He cleared the wall but didn't control his balance well, landing directly on the cushioning mat with his back, drawing loud laughter from the surrounding martial arts fans. Chen Wu walked over and helped him adjust his posture: "When jumping, the Qi Energy must be 'steady,' not the more violent the better." He used the smart System to pull up Wang Lei's "Qi Energy explosion curve." "Look, your Qi Energy peaked suddenly within 0.5 seconds, causing your body to lose control. You should let the Qi Energy rise at a constant speed, and add a little more force when you reach 1.4 meters; then you can easily clear the wall and stand firmly."

Following Chen Wu's guidance, Wang Lei tried a second time—he took a deep breath, the Qi Energy surged slowly from his yongquan point, paused slightly at his knees, and then exerted force at a constant speed. His body passed over the wall lightly like a feather, and his feet landed steadily on the cushioning mat. The smart screen displayed "Wall-jumping success rate: 100%, Qi Energy control score: 85 points." Wang Lei waved his fists excitedly: "It worked! It's steadier than jumping over scaffolding! In the future, when confronting the Spirit-Devourer, I won't be afraid of climbing walls anymore!"

On the other side, Musa, with the help of the assisted wall-jumping device, challenged the 1.2-meter height—he held the Qi Energy pole in his left hand and the wall with his right hand, standing on tiptoes. Just as his Qi Energy exploded, it became chaotic in his belt vessel due to nervousness, and his body tilted to one side. Just as he was about to fall, Amir was quick-eyed and fast-handed, using Taiji Soft Energy to gently support him: "Don't panic, remember 'calm heart and smooth Qi.' When you were taking the children to hide from the Puppet in the refugee camp, weren't you very calm? Use that feeling for jumping the wall."

Musa closed his eyes and took a deep breath, the image of protecting the children appearing in his mind—when he jumped again, his Qi Energy was significantly calmer. The Qi Energy pole in his left hand provided a slight thrust, his right foot stepped lightly on the wall at 1.2 meters, borrowing a little force, and his body passed over the wall smoothly. When he landed, the Qi Energy in his belt vessel cushioned it naturally, and even the cushioning mat didn't sink significantly. The smart screen displayed "Wall-jumping success rate: 100%, force-borrowing technique score: 90 points." Musa hugged Amir excitedly: "I did it! In the future, I can take the children to jump over walls to hide from the Puppet!"

The most heartwarming part was Li Mengmeng's training with the children from the mountains—6-year-old Xiao Juan was the most timid among the children. Looking at the 1-meter-high low wall (the height adjusted for children), she was scared and backed away. Li Mengmeng squatted down and held her hand: "Juan Juan, didn't you say you wanted to 'fly' to school? Jumping over this will get you one step closer to 'flying'." She pointed to the potted inheritance grass behind the wall. "Look, there are little flowers behind the wall. If you jump over, you can touch them."

Xiao Juan plucked up her courage, learning the "tiptoeing Qi circulation" taught by Chen Wu. Her small feet stood on tiptoes, and although the Qi Energy was weak, it surged accurately from her yongquan point—she jumped lightly, her body passing over the low wall. Although she almost fell when landing, she hugged the inheritance grass pot, her little face full of surprise: "Teacher Li, I jumped over! I can practice Lightness Skills too!" In the global live broadcast comments, the audience was warmed by this scene: "The little kid is too cute!" "This is the meaning of Lightness Skills training!"

When the training was halfway through, the smart System calculated an interesting set of data: the average wall-jumping success rate of the martial arts fans increased from the initial 35% to 70%. Among them, the "Qi Energy control score" improved the most, rising from 50 points to 75 points; "power-type" martial arts fans like Wang Lei and Musa focused on Breakthroughs in "landing cushioning," while "lightness-type" martial arts fans like Li Mengmeng and Xiao Juan made significant progress in "force-borrowing techniques." Chen Wu looked at the data and said with a smile: "This is the charm of wall-jumping training—no one is born suitable for Lightness Skills. As long as you find the right method, everyone can improve."

Sudden Test: Practical Application of Wall-Jumping Skills

At three o'clock in the afternoon, just as the martial arts fans were preparing to challenge the 2-meter-high wall, the "Spirit-Devourer simulation alarm" of the training ground suddenly sounded—the smart System detected that "5 Early Stage Spirit-Devouring Puppets have appeared 300 meters to the northwest and are approaching the training ground." This was a "sudden practical test" designed in advance by Chen Wu and the technical team, aimed at testing the practical value of the wall-jumping training.

"Everyone, group up according to training, use wall-jumping techniques to dodge or contain the Puppets!" Chen Wu's voice echoed across the training ground via the broadcast System, and the martial arts fans instantly switched from "training mode" to "combat mode." Wang Lei led a group of fans, quickly running behind a 2-meter wall. He was the first to vault over, turning around immediately upon landing to guide the others: "Remember, keep your Qi Energy output stable when bursting! I'll catch you below!" As a Puppet chased them, the last fan had just climbed onto the wall. Wang Lei used his Xingji Collapse to strike the Puppet's arm, buying time for the fan to jump. The Puppet's Spirit-Devouring Energy grazed the wall but didn't harm anyone.

Musa led another group of fans, using the training ground's multiple low walls to play a game of "guerrilla tactics." They jumped onto 1.2-meter low walls, and when the Puppets approached, they jumped down from the other side, using the "wall as cover" to avoid attacks. Musa also taught everyone "wall-stepping counterattacks": "Pause briefly on the wall when jumping, and use the Qi Energy in your soles to kick the Puppet in the eyes; that can force them back temporarily." A young fan tried this method, successfully forcing a Puppet back, and shouted excitedly: "This move is much more effective than fighting head-on!"

Li Mengmeng led the children, hiding behind a Qi Energy bunker behind a 1.6-meter wall. She had the children step on her shoulders to jump over the wall, while she used Taiji Soft Energy to lure the Puppets in the opposite direction: "Xiao Juan, don't be afraid. Jump at the rhythm we practiced; Teacher is here to catch you!" Although Xiao Juan was scared, she mustered her courage. Qi Energy surged up from her yongquan point, and she gently vaulted over the wall, landing in Li Mengmeng's arms. The other children followed, all safely hiding in the bunker.

Chen Wu and Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan were responsible for "containing the main Puppets." Chen Wu used his Fusion Energy Technique to attract three Puppets, deliberately luring them in front of a 2-meter wall before suddenly jumping. He stepped on the wall twice (an advanced "wall-stepping breath-adjusting energy"), turned in mid-air, and struck the Puppet's Qi Energy core with a pale golden Hard Energy, destroying one instantly. Meanwhile, Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan used Taiji Soft Energy to lure another Puppet to the wall. When it lunged, he gave it a gentle push, causing it to crash into the wall. The Spirit-Devouring Energy dissipated under the influence of the wall's Qi Energy, and the Puppet lost its ability to move.

The entire combat test took only 8 minutes. All five Puppets were contained or destroyed, and not a single fan was injured. Instead, through actual combat, they gained a deeper understanding of wall-jumping techniques. Wang Lei wiped sweat from his forehead and said excitedly: "Only when I was dodging the Puppet by jumping the wall did I understand why Teacher Chen had us practice wall jumping—the Qi Energy cushioning upon landing allows you to quickly adjust your posture and counterattack immediately. It's much more flexible than being on flat ground!" In the global live stream chat, the audience was full of praise: "The combat was so exciting!" "The wall-jumping technique is really useful!" Data from the Technical Department showed that the fans' "Qi Energy control score" for wall jumping during combat was 10 points higher than during training, fully proving the value of basic training.

From "Wall Jumping" to "Light Body": Advanced Surprises

After the combat test, Chen Wu led the fans back to the center of the intelligent training ground and announced good news: "Through the combat just now, many of you have mastered the core techniques of wall jumping. Now, we can enter 'Light Body advancement'—trying 'Light Body wall jumping.' That is, instead of using full force, you rely on the Light Body Qi Energy to vault over the wall."

He walked to the 2-meter wall. Instead of gathering energy as before, he gently stood on tiptoe. Dantian Qi Energy slowly surged up through his yongquan point, and the vessel Qi Energy formed a thin "Light Body Qi Energy layer" around his body. His body seemed to be buoyed by an air current, floating up gently. His feet didn't even fully touch the wall before he had crossed the 2-meter height. When he landed, the Qi Energy cushion barely showed any indentation. The smart screen displayed: "Light Body Qi Energy application rate: 90%, approaching the basic level of 'Cloud Leaping Step'."

"This is 'Light Body wall jumping'," Chen Wu explained. "The key is the combination of 'Qi Energy Light Body' and 'borrowing force.' Don't rely on Brute Force; rely on the Qi Energy to lift your body." He signaled the intelligent System to activate "Light Body Qi Energy assistance" for the fans. "The System will release a weak Qi Energy to help you feel the 'Light Body' state. Everyone can try jumping the wall using 50% of your power to experience the feeling of Qi Energy lifting you."

Wang Lei was the first to try. Following Chen Wu's guidance, he adjusted his Qi Energy output to 50%. When he stood on tiptoe, he clearly felt a weak air current rising from the ground, and his body felt much lighter than before. He jumped lightly and actually crossed the 2-meter wall easily. Upon landing, he could even control his body to sit gently on the cushion. "It's amazing! I feel like I'm floating!" Wang Lei stood up excitedly and tried again. This time, relying entirely on his Light Body Qi Energy, he used only 30% of his power to cross the wall. The smart screen displayed: "Light Body Qi Energy application rate: 75%, reaching the advanced standard."

Musa also had a surprising Breakthrough. Without the auxiliary jumping device, relying solely on his own Light Body Qi Energy, he crossed a 1.8-meter wall. Upon landing, his vessel Qi Energy cushioned him naturally. Even Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan couldn't help but praise him: "Your Light Body Qi Energy is very pure and very suitable for practicing 'Cloud Leaping Step.' In time, you might reach the level of 'treading on snow without leaving a trace.'" Musa said excitedly: "I want to teach 'Light Body wall jumping' to the children in the refugee camp. It will be safer for them to dodge Puppets in the future!"

The most surprising was Xiao Juan. Under Li Mengmeng's guidance, this 6-year-old child actually used Light Body Qi Energy to cross a 1.2-meter low wall, maintaining her balance upon landing. The smart screen displayed: "Light Body Qi Energy application rate: 60%, far exceeding the level of children her age." Xiao Juan raised her little hand and said proudly: "In the future, I want to be like Teacher Chen and 'fly' to protect other children!" The global live stream camera recorded this scene, and the chat was filled with comments like: "Future master of light body techniques!" "So amazing!" Data from the Technical Department showed that in this advanced training, 80% of the fans reached the "Light Body wall jumping" standard, and 20% of the fans were even able to attempt "short-distance wall-stepping jumps," bringing them one step closer to the "Cloud Leaping Step."

The True Meaning of Light Body Cultivation: Legacy in Ordinary Training

As the sun set, the wall-jumping training drew to a close. The fans sat on the Qi Energy cushions, sharing their day's gains. Wang Lei took out his phone and sent a video of the wall jumping to his coworkers at the construction site, leaving a message: "In the future, we have Light Body techniques to fight the Spirit-Devourers!" Amir live-streamed "Light Body wall jumping" in the Egypt traditional martial arts team group, letting his teammates follow along and learn. Musa used a holographic projection to show his training results to the children in the refugee camp. The children shouted one after another: "Brother Musa, we want to learn wall jumping too!"

Chen Wu walked among them and summarized: "Today, everyone might feel that wall jumping is very ordinary, even a bit funny, but this is the true meaning of Light Body Cultivation—all powerful techniques originate from ordinary basic training." He pointed to the "Taiji Light Body Manual" on the smart screen. "The 'treading on snow without leaving a trace' in the ancient manual is not a myth achieved overnight, but practiced through countless wall jumps, stone stepping, and borrowing force. Just like us fighting the Spirit-Devouring Organization, it doesn't rely on one person's 'peerless martial arts,' but on everyone's efforts and Legacy."

Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan added: "My master often said, 'Light Body practice is not about 'flying,' but about the 'heart'—when the heart is settled, the Qi flows smoothly, and the body becomes naturally light.'" He looked at the fans. "Today, you not only learned to jump over walls, but you also learned the principle of 'being down-to-earth,' which is more important than any Light Body technique."

The final scene of the global live stream lingered on the scene of the fans collectively jumping the wall—500 martial arts fans lined up by height, from 1.2 meters to 2 meters, crossing the wall one by one using Light Body Qi Energy. The sunset glow fell on the wall, and every figure exuded firmness and confidence. The inheritance grass bloomed under the wall, the eight-colored petals glowing faintly, reflecting the smiling faces of the fans. The chat scrolled with neat lines of text: "Light Body cultivation is no myth, ordinary wall jumping reveals the truth; practice true energy with down-to-earth effort, guard the Legacy with courage!"

198 billion viewers lit up their screens simultaneously, forming a pale golden "river of light of light body techniques," which intertwined with the Qi Energy of the training ground, illuminating the night sky of Taiji Villa. Chen Wu stood in front of the wall, watching the figures of the fans, the Four Symbols Qi Energy in his Dantian flowing slowly. He knew that today's wall-jumping training not only taught the fans Light Body techniques but also taught them the principle of "being down-to-earth and proceeding step by step"—and this was the most precious core of the traditional martial arts Legacy, as well as the most solid foundation for resisting the Spirit-Devouring Organization and protecting human civilization.

When the fans left, they left their "training imprints" on the wall one after another—some wrote "Wall jumping is also a light body technique" with chalk, some drew a smiley face, and others left their names and point numbers, agreeing to compare the height of "Light Body wall jumping" in the next training. That ordinary blue brick wall also became a "popular check-in spot" at the Taiji Villa intelligent training ground, witnessing traditional martial arts light body techniques moving from "myth" to "ordinary," and blooming with the most dazzling radiance in the ordinary.