I Only Marry Widows-Chapter 318 - 43: You Don’t Dare to Strike, I’ll Kill Him
"Then what do you say we should do?" Chu Zhihe’s expression turned even colder upon hearing his opposition, and he said mockingly, "You’ve never cared about Tiange’s matters since he was little. Since you didn’t care back then, there’s no need for you to get involved now."
"If you don’t dare to do it, I’ll go kill him myself!"
She stood up abruptly, wrapped in a gentle breeze, and disappeared instantly.
Qi Zhiyuan watched as the couple argued again, sighed helplessly, and said to Zhang Zhijing, "Junior Brother Zhijing, you better follow and take a look. Make sure not to cause any trouble."
Zhang Zhijing felt quite helpless about his Tao companion’s fiery temper and had no choice but to agree and follow along.
The remaining three exchanged glances, but without the couple, many things were difficult to discuss. After saying a few simple words, they could only temporarily disperse.
However, each of them felt a bit worried inside. Yi Wushuang’s sudden desire to practice martial arts this time made everyone’s hearts uneasy.
The inheritance of the Tao Vein is rooted in the Bright Moon Temple, and cultivation there emphasizes the mentality and character, so it primarily follows a master-disciple tradition, remaining unchanged for ten thousand years.
In contrast, the Martial Vein has been dominated by the Yi family for the past few centuries, becoming their personal domain and base. In the past three hundred years, the five consecutive Sect Leaders have all come from the Yi family’s Martial Vein, firmly controlling the sect since then.
Most of the sect’s resources, secrets, reserves, and heritages have fallen into the hands of the Yi family, causing the master-disciple tradition of the Tao Vein to decline and gradually wane.
It was not until recent years that Chu Tiange rose to prominence, breaking through the Celestial Human Realm three years ago with incredible talent, surpassing his fellow disciples, and becoming the pillar and future of the Tao Vein.
Many Elders hope that Chu Tiange can compete for the next Sect Leader position to reverse the declining situation of the Tao Vein.
The current Sect Leader Yi Mingshu is unfathomable, and the thunderous means he has demonstrated in sect affairs in the past are even more intimidating. Yet, his son Yi Wushuang is a worthless good-for-nothing who can’t be helped.
Furthermore, because of Chu Tiange’s excellence, everyone believes that the next Sect Leader position is undoubtedly something Chu Tiange holds in his pocket.
However, Yi Wushuang suddenly proposed to practice martial arts at this time, which touched on many people’s sensitive nerves.
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At this moment, Lu Chengfeng never imagined that his decision to start practicing martial arts would stir quite a ripple within the Celestial Law-Controlling Sect.
He now focused his attention on the Mountain and River Map, and upon closer inspection, he discovered that this so-called Mountain and River Map was actually of the Central State, with Lingxiao Mountain at its core. The entire landscape of the Central State, its mountains, rivers, and lakes, were all clearly depicted on the scroll.
A layer of mist seemed to cover the entire painting, making it a bit hard to see clearly.
However, as he focused his gaze, a mysterious intention instantly intertwined with his mind, and Lu Chengfeng seemed to see a hazy figure stepping across the sky, overlooking the land and rivers.
"The so-called Mountain and River Fist is an external skill of the Taoist Skill ’Mountain and River Map.’ By cultivating this fist technique to the Ninth Layer, one can practice the Void Map inner strength, thus merging the internal and external into a complete Mountain and River Map Taoist Skill."
"The martial arts essence of the Mountain and River Fist lies in understanding and utilizing the momentum of mountains and rivers. Practitioners must comprehend the majesty of mountains and the vastness of rivers and integrate their grand spirit into themselves."
"In this way, every move and style is like the mountains standing unshaken, the rivers flowing endlessly."
An ancient and majestic voice echoed in his ears, and Lu Chengfeng instantly became silent. The moment his mind came into contact with this scroll, a steady and profound Tao Rhyme made him sink into it.
"No wonder Yi Mingshu does not personally teach his son. Instead, he lets him learn martial arts through this Mountain and River Map. This item is truly extraordinary. Even if Yi Wushuang’s temperament is fickle, while comprehending this painting, his spirit will be baptized."
"Not only can he achieve mental clarity and serenity during martial arts practice, but over time, he can even refine his mind with the aid of this Magical Treasure, allowing Yi Wushuang to transform imperceptibly."
"Parents love their children, so they plan deeply for them. Yi Mingshu truly has painstaking intentions for his son!"
Random thoughts flashed through his mind, but Lu Chengfeng quickly focused his mind entirely on the Mountain and River Map. That hazy figure assumed a starting gesture, and an old voice echoed in his mind.
"The Mountain and River Fist consists of thirty-six moves, one hundred and eight styles, with each style representing a technique for using Power. Only when three styles are fully mastered can a complete move be performed."
"This fist emphasizes momentum over technique. Although there are one hundred and eight methods of applying Power, the utilization of momentum is more crucial in this martial art."
"The momentum is strong and heavy, like the weight of Mount Tai, making the opponent feel an unstoppable force."
Lu Chengfeng watched as that Tao-robed figure stepped forth and punched. The momentum of this punch was like the collapse of mountains and rivers, surging and overwhelming, stunning Lu Chengfeng’s spirit.
"This person must be an ancestral master of the Celestial Law-Controlling Sect. The Mountain and River Majesty contained in this punch is like a real mountain pressing down, with an endless momentum of great rivers."
He was completely captivated. Initially, he only intended to understand it as a supplement to his martial skills, but unexpectedly, this cultivation technique was so profound, and even if it didn’t quite match the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light Sword, it wasn’t far off, definitely not inferior to the Kun Roc’s Wings.
"The first layer of the Mountain and River Fist is called ’Initial Appearance of Mountains and Rivers.’"
"There are three methods of using Power: Mountain and River Formation, Mountain-Shifting Force; Mountain and River Shattering Fist, Mountain-Breaking Force; and Mountain and River Fracture, Earth-Splitting Force."
The figure meticulously explained the profound aspects of each method of using the Power, detailing how to use, exert, turn, and release the force of the fist technique.
The explanation was profound yet accessible, highly detailed.
Even the dullest person could completely understand.
Because this explanation wasn’t just verbal; there was also a mysterious intention directly infused into his mind, like a sudden realization, making it clear and apparent.
"Initial Appearance of Mountains and Rivers, though the First Layer, is the most important layer of this fist technique. Only by mastering this layer well can an immensely solid foundation be laid."
"While practicing this move, one must comprehend the majestic momentum of the heavens and the earth, combine one’s own spirit with the spirit of the mountains and rivers, ensuring each punch is full of the dignity and power of the mountains and rivers."
"Without the momentum of mountains and rivers, focusing only on the speed of progress in practice may lead to rapid advancement for a time, but in the future, it will be difficult to reach great depths in cultivation, ultimately going against this martial art and making it impossible to achieve great success."
The hazy Tao-robed figure sighed, "The cultivation of the Mountain and River Fist emphasizes the understanding of nature and inner cultivation. Practitioners should comprehend the Tao of nature and the spirit of mountains and rivers while within the mountains and rivers, continually refining and honing, integrating the vast grandeur of the mountains and rivers into their blood and soul."
Lu Chengfeng listened, enraptured. Although he had cultivated many martial arts in the past and reached the pinnacle of martial path cultivation, in terms of the variety of martial arts he practiced, probably only those two Immortals could compare.
However, almost all of his martial arts were acquired from gifts, and except for the Bixiao Sword Manual, he had never cultivated any martial art from the most basic parts to the profound heights.
This Mountain and River Fist, with its emphasis on the spirit of the mountains and rivers, valuing momentum over technique, truly appealed to him and incited profound affection and love.
"This martial skill is not just a combat technique; it’s an understanding of nature and life. Only by truly grasping the martial essence of the Mountain and River Fist can one cultivate it to the pinnacle and manifest the majestic momentum and invincible force of the mountains and rivers."
Although he was only a beginner, he instantly grasped the principles and core of this martial art. As he pondered, he heard the figure say, "I have imparted to you the technique of this First Layer. Once you have mastered it, come again to understand the Second Layer. Go now!"
As the words fell, he saw the figure sweep his sleeves, and Lu Chengfeng’s mind instantly detached from the scroll. After a slight daze, he returned to the present world.
He gently shook his head, shaking off the ethereal mood, then put the scroll aside on the desk.
Without regard for Du Mengyan nearby, he stood quietly in the center of the room, eyes closed, breathing steady, the profound meaning of the first layer of the Mountain and River Fist emerging in his mind.
