pappabearbooks Chapter 437 - 402: Disciplining Master Luo, Treasure for Protecting the Dao, and Primordial Spirit Resentment!
Chapter 437 - 402: Disciplining Master Luo, Treasure for Protecting the Dao, and Primordial Spirit Resentment!
This is an even more advanced Qi cultivation method, and it is essential for Daoist and Martial Arts families to master the Five Elements of nature during deep Daoist practice.Meng Chuan now understands that to perform remote attack techniques like the Daoist True Men’s Hand of Thunder.
Relying solely on True Qi leaving the body is not enough; a corresponding Qi mechanism also needs to provide driving force.
For instance, the remote attack variant of Five Thunderstorm I previously envisaged.
To implement it practically, one must use Qi Observation Skill to capture the Thunder Attribute spiritual mechanism of heaven and earth; if absent, Heart Fire must be adjusted to create this mechanism.
Afterward, it must merge with one’s True Qi to condense the five thunders in the palm and strike them across space.
"This level, I’m afraid, will only be thoroughly achieved once Qi Observation Skill has reached perfection.
However, my Daoist talent isn’t inferior, and my speed in cultivating Qi methods is fast; it won’t take long before the Qi Observation Skill is perfected..."
Although he practices Dao, Buddhist, and modern Martial Arts.
Meng Chuan’s talent is showered evenly, and as long as there are related schools, his Limit Breaking traits are numerous enough.
He is a genius of this path...
In a breath, Meng Chuan breathes naturally, while his body continuously interacts with the spiritual mechanism of heaven and earth.
Impurities in the air are filtered out, and pure Qi is absorbed into his body, nourishing it.
Meng Chuan feels that merely mastering this "correct" way of breathing can augment physical constitution and enhance longevity.
"I’ll make a call later to consult Taoist Qi’s opinion.
If it’s allowed to be taught outside, before returning to Lishan Mountain, I’ll teach it to my uncle, aunt, and elder sister..."
Low-level Qi cultivation methods do not demand Martial Arts qualities; ordinary people can also practice them.
After his family learns it, even if they can’t practice to perfection or break limits like him.
Mastering the basics brings considerable health benefits.
...
In the afternoon.
After Taoist Qi agreed, Meng Chuan taught his family how to begin and then headed to his master’s home.
His uncle and aunt’s talents are apparent; they can’t enter as swiftly as he does in half a day.
Subsequent progression relies on their efforts.
Meng Chuan explained that practicing this method could extend lifespan, and he’s sure they won’t slack off...
Today, he must once again become a teacher, introducing his master to Brahma’s Prison-Suppressing Technique.
He’s been teaching for a week, and as his body’s recovery completes.
This time, he has to personally demonstrate to help the "slow" Old Luo get started...
These days of teaching have given him the impression that—
His master’s foundational talents of the three flowers aren’t promising...
In Luo Guanyun’s Martial Arts Chamber.
Meng Chuan’s body is like a red-hot copper furnace, with steam evaporating into a vast amount of white smoke, filling the entire room with mist.
Luo Guanyun was stripped down to his shorts.
Being struck remotely by Meng Chuan’s fiery True Qi palm.
Since the master hasn’t entered yet, he must rely on Meng Chuan’s pounding to find the key points of Qi blood operation stimulus.
Fire Attribute True Qi is famous for its explosiveness, making the pounding robust!
Slap! Slap! Slap!
During training, Meng Chuan showed no mercy.
Though the master’s "energy" is lacking, his body, after four mutations, is extremely resilient.
To allow power to precisely penetrate the acupoints into the body... ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ Nov3lFɪre.ɴet
Meng Chuan has to go all out, springing up to slap with his palms for power!
In his mind, he recalled Master Dong’s pounding methods repeatedly and applied them flexibly.
Thanks to his proven and consistent experience, each of Meng Chuan’s strikes gets better and more precise...
"Master, don’t get distracted; carefully perceive the force in the related acupoints!"
Teacher Meng shouted loudly.
"Damn it... I know it!"
Luo Guanyun, with a bent waist and a rather sullen mood...
If it weren’t during training, who would he complain to about being beaten by a youngster?
Training continued from daytime into late night until Luo Guanyun finally started to feel it.
"Master, look at the Great Brahma statue on the wall and focus on visualizing without letting your mind stray; it’s about to succeed!"
Meng Chuan has been burning himself out for nearly twelve hours to help Old Luo get started...
"Shut up, stop nagging, and don’t distract me!"
Luo Guanyun’s muscles quivered all over his body, and even his jaw muscles trembled.
Still holding tough!
The whole night passed, and as the morning sun rose.
On Luo Guanyun’s skin surface, dark golden markings resembling Sanskrit script gradually emerged.
As if ancient Buddhist scriptures were imprinted in his flesh and blood, each of Meng Chuan’s strikes made these markings increasingly distinct.
Seeing this, Meng Chuan smiled in delight and let out a long breath.
He stopped and stood aside, watching his master’s body emit a faint Buddhist light, forcibly dispersing his fire attribute True Qi.
The entry point was reached, it’s accomplished!
Luo Guanyun panted heavily as he stretched his neck.
Feeling the transformation of Brahma’s Prison-Suppressing power within, he grinned and said:
"It’s indeed done, damn... Wasn’t a pointless beating after all."
Meng Chuan smiled wryly, having no other choice.
He had been trying to teach verbally for a week, yet without hands-on effort, Master couldn’t get started...
"Master, you remember these acupoints, right? From now on, practice using the Chest Acupoint to regulate Qi.
Other Hard Skills can be stopped; just practice this one daily for excellent results."
Luo Guanyun felt it for a moment and nodded in agreement.
This Hard Skill is indeed powerful; upon entry, it was able to completely enhance his physical body, indirectly affecting the growth of the "essence of three flowers."
Looking at Meng Chuan, who was sweating profusely nearby, Luo Guanyun said with gratification:
"You’ve worked hard, kid, it really wasn’t for nothing that I endured you before."
Meng Chuan laughed as he shook off the sweat around him; less talk was needed between a mentor and his disciple.
Luo Guanyun beckoned Meng Chuan to sit, and the two enjoyed tea together.
After a pause, he spoke slowly:
"Now that the second transformation of your physique is complete, what are your plans going forward?"
Meng Chuan thought for a moment and said:
"First, I’ll return to the United University to use up my credits, then go out to travel a bit.
Going first to Wudang, then entering Shaolin, to enhance the martial principles of both Tao and Buddhist sects."
Luo Guanyun nodded silently; Meng Chuan’s cultivation technique was varied, mastering numerous martial arts from the Tao and Buddhist sects.
Having broken through the second limit, he indeed possessed strength for self-defense; it’s time to see the world and expand his experiences.
In ancient times, martial artists roamed the world, traversed famous mountains and rivers, visited reclusive sages.
All was for honing their Martial Arts.
Firstly, broadening horizons:
Experiencing the essence of various martial arts schools, learning from their strengths to cover weaknesses, integrating them cohesively. Like the Xingyi Founder Li Luoneng, who traveled north and south and ultimately became a grandmaster.
Secondly, understanding the world:
Going to Wudang to observe the sea of clouds and comprehend Tai Chi, entering Shaolin to listen to the bell and discern Zen martial arts, using the forces of nature to cultivate one’s state of mind.
Thirdly, practicing in real combat:
The martial world is treacherous; breaking through bottlenecks amid life-and-death struggle, as the saying goes, "A hundred battles forge steel." The true Martial Arts often are tempered in blood and fire.
Meng Chuan’s journey aims to emulate the ancients, using a thousand miles of travel to complement ten thousand volumes of books, to further advance along the path of Martial Arts.
Luo Guanyun was particularly concerned about his disciple’s safety issues.
Meng Chuan knew what his master was thinking and smiled:
"Master, I’m just going to Wudang and Shaolin and then returning, not wandering the world.
Apart from traveling, I’ll mainly stay within these two major sects.
Even those Demon Path masters won’t dare make trouble at Taoist and Zen sect holy sites."
Luo Guanyun nodded silently, his disciple’s reasoning made sense.
Yet, Meng Chuan kept a thought to himself.
If there is an opportunity, he also wants to search for the two lost Chapters of "Tao Heart Planting Demon: Wrath and Grievance."
Even if Fang Jianxing lurks in the shadows, waiting for him to slip up.
On the road, with his myriad disguises, let the "Ancient True Man" make his grand entrance—let’s see if they can find him...
Of course, searching for the lost Chapters cannot be forced.
This journey mainly focuses on solving the core traits of Hard Skills and enhancing Buddhist martial principles.
Food must be eaten one bite at a time; he’s only broken through the second major limit.
He hasn’t gotten so arrogant to believe in his invincibility in the world.
When he attains a certain level of power, he can then satisfy himself by punching out that cursed enemy!
Ideally, if Master catches him in Japan and takes care of him directly.
Beside him, Luo Guanyun happened to say:
"I was also a true heir of the United University before. Every time a true heir leaves the mountain, the university would have corresponding protection measures.
Previously, top guardians from the school’s law enforcement team would follow to protect in secret.
But now, due to frequent Demon Nest riots, the school’s internal experts, after satisfying their own cultivation, have to go to various Demon Nests to suppress riots, leaving them unable to spare time for protective matters.
Therefore, I guess Principal Yang will prepare some ’protective items’ for you, with a limited number of activations.
You love causing trouble, so I’ll chat with him to have him prepare more backup for you."
"...No need, Master, I’ll definitely act with utmost caution."
Meng Chuan felt he’s not the type to love causing trouble, so it shouldn’t be a big issue.
"No matter, I’ll talk to Yang Huan; it’s still the master’s incompetence, alas..."
Luo Guanyun sighed as he remembered something.
Inside his Primordial Spirit, the "Resentment Collective," is showing signs of activity again recently.
With his innate essence, without laying a solid foundation in horizontal training, how could he cultivate such advanced true skills as "Brahma Heaven Prison Suppression"?
Nevertheless, his understanding of Buddhist principles, during attempts to assimilate these resentments, has improved significantly.
Thus, he was able to grasp the core of this method, barely reaching an entry-level.
Luo Guanyun planned to visit Shaolin before heading to Japan.
Seeking high monks to attempt to resolve, or suppress, the resentments.
To stagger the timing with Meng Chuan, lest his disciple worry.
If it weren’t for matters in Japan, he originally wanted to set out together with Meng Chuan.
Travel the beautiful rivers and mountains, accompany his disciple’s growth.
Apart from continuing to crouch in Japan, the tens of thousands of resentments inside the Primordial Spirit are always a thorn in his throat.
Traveling together with Meng Chuan, if they lose control, it might cause uncontrollable situations.
The Zen Sect’s ancestral court is located at the southern foot of Mount Song, not far from Yong’an, he can fly there in at most two hours.
Suppressing it early, he can then resume going to Japan to wait for an opportunity.
Seeing his master’s somber expression, Meng Chuan kept silent.
Luo Guanyun was bothered by something, which Meng Chuan understood completely.
So he stood beside his master, quietly practicing posture stance skills.
Luo Guanyun, seeing his disciple looking like this, grinned:
"All right, kid, cheer up and go back; you’re going to start cultivating again, spend more time with family.
I’ve informed Old Zhao at Wudang, you with your big bald head really are an eyesore to the Taoist Sect."
"...In a few months, my hair will grow back."
The Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable Skill breakthrough to mastery allows recovery, Meng Chuan estimated it would take him at most four to five months to achieve it.
If Buddhist martial principles improve during the visit to Shaolin, it could further shorten the time.
He did consider going to Shaolin first, then to Wudang.
But the core traits of Hard Skills, compared to Buddhist principles, are more crucial.
Thus, he must let the Taoists see his ’sincerity’ in coming to Wudang first...