Chapter 005: A Rare Martial Arts Genius Among Millions

Xu Zhenren placed his hand on Wang Yangming's wrist, examining it closely, and then said: "The swelling at the Dan Zhong point is due to your excessive internal energy, which does not flow through the meridians. You can try to adjust your breathing, first slowly circulate your energy, and then gently tap your teeth, transporting the internal energy of the Taiyin Lung Meridian back inwards. This will naturally allow the true qi to surge upwards, breaking through the acupoints. The pain at your Nei Guan point indicates that your internal energy is invisibly forcing out the pathogenic qi, driving away wind and cold, which is a good thing."

In this case, how should the meridians be traversed

The panel, which had been motionless for a long time, suddenly emitted these two notifications

Xu Lang nodded beside him, realizing for the first time that physical issues could also affect the operation of internal energy. In that moment, he thought of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual and the Sunflower Manual, which required one to undergo castration before they could be cultivated. Could it be that there is a similar principle at play?

Master Xu scrutinized Wang Yangming and said: "Just now you mentioned that after observing the monks at Shengguo Temple practicing martial arts, you comprehended the great form of the human body, the trajectories of punches and kicks, and thus learned the essence of striking to defeat the enemy. Such talent is something only the Grand Master Chongyang possessed in his time"

The Shaozi's Zhongxue often feels swollen, while the Neiguanxue frequently experiences a sensation of needle pricking

When the "Nine Yin Manual" was published, heroes from all over the world fought and killed each other for it. Ultimately, it was Huang Yaoshi, Ouyang Feng, Hong Qigong, Duan Zhixing, and Wang Chongyang who debated swordsmanship on Mount Hua. During that time, Wang Chongyang fought while discussing, and they battled for seven days and nights, ultimately earning him the title of the world's number one.

Shortly after they entered the house, Master Xu summoned the kitchen staff, and before long, some vegetarian dishes were brought up for Xu Lang and Wang Yangming to enjoy

Xu Zhenren looked at Wang Yangming and said with a smile: "After our conversation, you and I have reached an understanding, and without realizing it, you have already begun to accumulate knowledge. When you find yourself in confinement, it is through this deep accumulation that you can achieve a breakthrough. This is how such transformation occurs; there is no principle of instant success involved."

Innate Skill [Defective] Rank [Purple] Level [1]

Xu Lang sat silently beside, engrossed in drinking his porridge

This Taoist temple is called Yunxia Temple

Xu Zhenren spoke aloud

During a meal, Wang Yangming, perhaps due to encountering an acquaintance, expressed the frustrations he had been harboring in his heart to Master Xu, lamenting: "Just now, when I saw the Master, I truly felt that fate had arrived. I wished to follow in my grandfather's footsteps and retreat into the mountains. However, to conceal my name and escape to another place, even if I could leave, my family would not be able to follow..."

In the front hall, the Supreme Laojun is enshrined, with the Heavenly Sovereign and Earth Mother in the side halls. Further back is a two-story small building, where Xu Zhenren led Xu Lang and Wang Yangming into the second floor. As they walked along, Xu Lang observed that the entire temple had only one guest-receiving Taoist priest, and there was another person in the kitchen; apart from that, there was no one else. The whole temple was quiet, with only the faint scent of incense wafting through the air.

Wang Yangming, upon hearing this, deeply agreed.

Zhou Botong once said that Wang Chongyang was born extraordinary, and many principles of martial arts were understood naturally, without the need for diligent study and hard practice

It is fortunate that the true person has awakened me; in this chaotic court, it is precisely the time for us to strive.

Master Xu laughed and said: "Back in the days when you and I were at the Wanshou Palace, we unintentionally unraveled the secrets of the incomplete volume of the Xiantian Gong. Over the years, I have traveled extensively and found two more incomplete texts at the Yushan Sect and the Qingjing Sect, both of which are fragments of the Xiantian Gong. Now, let us discuss them together, so that we can verify each other’s findings. One person's understanding may be limited, but two can broaden the perspective, and perhaps we will finally unlock the mysteries of this martial art."

When the young man's internal energy is in operation, his left hand feels sore and his right leg becomes numb. If the duration of the operation is too long, his entire body will become weak for a considerable time. What is the reason for this?

Xu Lang thought to himself, but did not ask further; he was not interested in the Sunflower Manual

Wang Yangming is a martial arts prodigy

At this moment, Xu Lang's aura merged into one, completely interrupting the thoughts of both Master Xu and Wang Yangming

Master Xu had no intention of driving Xu Lang away, completely allowing him to sit beside him. He then began to discuss the remnants of the scrolls with Wang Yangming, starting from the remnants they had debated in the Wanshou Palace, Wang Yangming's insights on martial arts, and then to the new martial arts remnants that Master Xu had recently found. The two of them, just like in the past at the Wanshou Palace, began to argue with various principles in hand

Xu Zhenren was right beside him, reaching out to press on Wang Yangming's wrist, gazing at Xu Lang with astonishment. The martial arts principles he spoke of gradually began to grow profound.

Wang Yangming further stated

The martial arts learned by the young man are not merely a verbatim repetition of the words of the real person

Master Xu nodded beside him and smiled as he said, "Feel free to ask anything you do not understand, and I will naturally answer you one by one." Master Xu then looked at Xu Lang beside him and said, "You are also new to martial arts; if you wish to audit, you can sit here. However, there are many things that you may not necessarily understand."

Very well, very well

Innate skill, it should be an orange internal energy...

Wang Yangming also seems to be such a martial arts prodigy

Xu Lang nodded and said: "Thank you, esteemed one"

The orange internal skill of innate power has been acquired

A basic understanding of pile foundation techniques, advancing to the third level

Both parties, in the course of the debate, inadvertently found themselves in a predicament

Xu Lang also needs to urgently supplement some foundational knowledge in martial arts

At that time, Wang Chongyang was practicing the Primordial Skill

Wang Yangming candidly expressed his shortcomings in internal cultivation in front of Master Xu, seeking his guidance.

Basic Pile Skills: A Brief Insight, Advancing to Level Two

Wang Yangming said: "Among them, there are many things that are the principles I have comprehended from Confucianism. These principles are correct, but it is uncertain whether they hold true in the context of martial arts. Now, I will explain them one by one to the true person, and I ask the true person to verify them on my behalf"

Our Longmen lineage is derived from the Quanzhen school, and the martial arts I possess are the true teachings of Taoism. They are inherently different from many martial arts in the world, allowing for natural accumulation in every action, whether standing, walking, sitting, or lying down

Wang Yangming, upon hearing this, thought of his own internal strength and sighed, saying: "In the prison, I suddenly awakened; with a lift of my hand and a raise of my foot, I naturally possessed the strength of a thousand jun..."

Although he had only advanced two levels, Xu Lang felt that his previously scattered energy began to gradually converge, wanting to condense into a single force

Wang Yangming looked at Master Xu and said, "As a novice in martial arts, I do not understand many principles and there are many things that require your guidance to clarify."

After Wang Chongyang, only the Southern Emperor Duan Zhixing had practiced the Innate Skill. Since then, this martial art has been lost in the martial world. Unexpectedly, after several hundred years, in this Laughing Proud World, in this unknown small mountain forest, Xu Lang actually heard news that this skill still exists

Looking at Xu Lang, Master Xu was greatly shocked. He originally thought that Wang Yangming was a martial arts genius, but unexpectedly, the unassuming Xu Lang had a talent that surpassed even Wang Yangming's!

However, your qualifications are indeed remarkable

Xu Lang listened from the side, his heart racing

In the realm of martial arts, where should one start and where should one go with respect to the Heavenly Origin, the Nine Spirits, the mutual promotion of Three and Five, and the Four and Seven banners?

Wang Yangming's thoughts have already taken a turn, having had enough to eat, and his speech is filled with determination

Xu Lang listened quietly, tilting his ear to hear.

This is the disparity in martial arts levels

The name "Innate Skill" is indeed resounding.

Xu Lang is a rare martial arts genius, one in a million

It turns out that advancing in martial arts requires a deep understanding of the discipline

So it is the martial arts of Master Wang, no wonder it is so remarkable

The soreness in your left hand indicates a deficiency of vital energy and blood, while the numbness in your right leg is also due to insufficient blood flow. This is not a result of your martial arts practice, but rather a consequence of your physical condition. You have endured much suffering during your time in prison, leading to a depletion of vital energy and blood. Once you are able to find stability and security, focus on replenishing your vital energy and blood, and these symptoms will gradually diminish until they completely disappear

To Xu Lang, although many things were shrouded in mystery, he was nonetheless greatly shocked

Real person

Here, Wang Yangming posed a question, and Xu Zhenren provided an answer. Xu Lang was listening nearby, and he greatly benefited from it, completely compensating for his unfamiliarity with many aspects of internal martial arts.