The two forces operated simultaneously, perfectly cooperating without interfering with one another.
He slowly exhaled and began practicing his first movement—Bow Step Punch. He had practiced this move hundreds of thousands of times and couldn't possibly get it wrong, even with his eyes closed. But this time, the moment he threw the punch, he clearly felt a difference.
As his fist struck out, the invisible net deep within his body trembled slightly. A faint power surged from the net, merging into his Qi and Blood, his bones and muscles, and every exertion of his strength. The sensation was extremely subtle, as if something was quietly changing inside him. It was a profound transformation—like a seed had been planted within him that was slowly sprouting and growing, destined to one day become a towering tree.
He withdrew his fist, stood still, and then transitioned into his second movement—Horse Stance Strike.
