The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 581 The Great Way is as clear as the blue sky, life is like a journey.
From the moment Wu Chengyu stepped into the Innate Realm, he and Bai Yuchan truly stood on the same level, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

His accumulated internal energy is gradually transforming into true qi, but this process takes time; it will take about a month of quiet seclusion for the transformation to be complete.

Even so, his total amount of true energy was still less than Bai Yuchan's. Bai Yuchan had been cultivating since childhood and was now nearly a hundred years old. His ninety years of accumulation was something that Wu Chengyu, a young man who had only cultivated for more than twenty years, could not catch up with.

Even the rarest treasures in the low-level martial arts world don't have this effect. It's already quite remarkable that the Ice Silkworm allowed Wu Chengyu to catch up with Huang Yaoshi and the others. The gap in true energy between him and Bai Yuchan is basically impossible to bridge.

In addition, Wu Chengyu began to have an absolute advantage. With his constantly transforming true qi, the predicament where his internal energy was easily neutralized by Bai Yuchan had been changed.

Wu Chengyu's Innate Qiankun Skill combines the Quanxing Nameless Divine Skill, the Lesser Formless Skill, the Great Shift of the Universe, and many other divine skills. The true energy generated by this skill even surpasses that of Bai Yuchan in nature.

Wu Chengyu's physical body is even more unmatched by ordinary innate masters. In terms of physical body, he can be called the best in the world. Physical body is unrelated to realm. When realms are the same, Wu Chengyu's physical body is enough to crush Bai Yuchan.

And most importantly, although Wu Chengyu claimed to be from the Quanxing lineage, he never actually practiced Taoism and remained a martial arts practitioner.

Over the years, he has fought countless battles, killed countless people, and learned countless unique skills. His combat experience, ability to adapt to the enemy, and understanding of martial arts are unparalleled in the world.

Bai Yuchan, on the other hand, has never been a member of the martial arts world. He cultivates Taoist internal energy to protect the Tao, and studies the unique skills passed down by the Taoist sect to protect himself. In the end, this guy is a Taoist and has never mingled in the martial arts world.

In fighting, strength, speed, endurance, and resilience are the most important factors. Only by possessing the corresponding skills and fighting experience can one become a master.

Bai Yuchan has enough true energy and his skills are not bad either, but in terms of strength, without the support of true energy, he would never be able to exert the force of a thousand pounds with every move.

In terms of speed, even though he was at the Innate Realm, he was still at the Peak Realm. He chased Wu Chengyu for more than a month, but could only see Wu Chengyu's back.

As for endurance and resilience, no matter how profound his cultivation or how high his realm, he is still a centenarian. The elderly cannot rely on their physical strength; this is a natural law. Wu Chengyu, on the other hand, is not only in his prime, but all his physical data have already exceeded the limits of the human body.

If this were in later generations, Bai Yuchan could easily knock Wu Chengyu to the ground if he lightly touched him. Wu Chengyu would be so eager to kneel down before him. Anyone who dares to provoke a centenarian would be killed in a heartbeat.

Given the current situation, Wu Chengyu wouldn't show mercy just because the other party was old. He wouldn't take advantage of your age and weakness; you deserve your bad luck.

As for skills, no one knows who is better before they fight. Even if Wu Chengyu has learned all the ultimate skills in the world of Jin Yong's martial arts, who knows what methods this Taoist sect, which has been passed down for thousands of years, has hidden?

Don't forget, Huang Shang was a scholar who wrote the Nine Yin Manual after reading all the Taoist scriptures. In the Taoist school, which has been passed down for thousands of years, there are probably only a few dozen geniuses like Huang Shang, if not countless.

When it came to fighting experience, Wu Chengyu's eyes held a hint of mockery: "Old Bai, you've been living like a god for so long, when was the last time you got into a fight?"

Bai Yuchan immediately understood Wu Chengyu's intention. He was now in a precarious situation and could not turn back, so he paid no attention to Wu Chengyu's sarcasm.

"I have not fought many people in my life. The last time was probably decades ago when I sparred with Wang Chongyang, who was still alive. In terms of Taoist cultivation, I was slightly better than him, but once we started fighting, I was defeated without a word."

Wang Chongyang is also a Taoist patriarch whose name is recorded in history, similar to Bai Yuchan. However, in the world of Jin Yong's martial arts novels, his greatest identity is still that of the Central Divine, a true martial arts master. If Bai Yuchan were to fight him, he would inevitably lose.

"So, Lao Bai, what do you think of me now compared to Wang Chongyang? I feel like I might be stronger if we really fought."

After the verbal exchange ended, Wu Chengyu, who had been suppressed and chased all along, had now turned the tables and could no longer hold back, so he took the initiative to strike first.

This time, he didn't use his four great freehand techniques or those divine skills. Instead, he used the most basic fighting routine, the basic boxing style he inherited from his predecessor when he transmigrated, Yan Qing Fist.

Compared to Bai Yuchan in terms of mastering Yin and Yang and applying true Qi, Wu Chengyu knew he might not be able to defeat him. He only had the most basic fighting style, which was also the most unfamiliar move to Bai Yuchan.

Yanqingquan is an eclectic style, incorporating characteristics of Shaolinquan, Eagle Clawquan, Tongbeiquan, and other styles, as well as concepts from later internal martial arts such as Taijiquan, Xingyiquan, and Baguazhang.

Those who practice this style of boxing in the common people often haven't learned any internal energy cultivation. Lacking the support of internal strength, they focus more on the control of internal force and the enhancement of their own power. This is what Wu Chengyu is better at than Bai Yuchan.

Wu Chengyu launched a rapid attack, closing the distance with Bai Yuchan. Without resorting to any fancy moves, he immediately unleashed a Black Tiger Claws to the Heart, his fist striking like a spear, while an invisible force appeared around his fist.

This punch was not only a full-force output of his physical strength, but also made his fist incredibly hard by using the Gang Hand technique. It was more like a battering ram than a spearhead, making it indestructible.

Bai Yuchan immediately understood why Wu Chengyu was using this fighting style. His eyes showed helplessness, and he knew that he could not fight Wu Chengyu head-on under any circumstances.

He shifted his feet, using a mysterious footwork technique to narrowly avoid Wu Chengyu's fist.

However, when it comes to lightness skills and agility, and quick maneuvering within a small area, Wu Chengyu is second to none.

He used his cat-like steps to turn and chase in an instant. The figure of Black Tiger Digging Heart was still there, and another figure quietly appeared, keeping his side to face White Jade Toad, only half an arm's length away.

The figure suddenly bent down, his right arm bent, and his feet, waist, shoulders and neck moved in unison, like a drawn bowstring, and a powerful elbow strike slammed into Bai Yuchan's chest.

Not only that, his left hand formed a claw, the sharp five fingers of the Nine Yin White Bone Claw, with a metallic luster. This time, however, it was not aimed at the opponent's Six Yang Leader, but rather at the most shameless monkey stealing peaches.

Wu Chengyu was the first person to play the game of stealing peaches with a monkey, a Taoist patriarch who was recorded as an immortal in later generations.

Bai Yuchan was still unable to fight head-on and could only dodge. He took two steps back in succession, widening the distance between himself and Wu Chengyu, which just made his "Heart-Piercing Elbow" and "Monkey Stealing Peaches" attacks fail.

But Wu Chengyu was like a shadow, dodging both of his killing moves. He then pushed off the ground with both legs, tilting his body and rushing towards Bai Yuchan like a cannonball. This time he used the Mountain-Backing Sticker, and at the same time he whistled, which was the painless shockwave.

For a Taoist master like Bai Yuchan, Wu Chengyu's close-quarters fighting style was truly shameless and beneath his dignity, yet he was helpless against it.

In terms of physical strength and endurance, he was far inferior to Wu Chengyu. Although these moves were crude and vulgar in his eyes, if he were to be hit by one of them without any protection, his hundred-year-old body would probably not be able to withstand it.

Previously, the methods of intimidating people with their cultivation level and controlling them with their true qi were no longer effective against Wu Chengyu. Now that they were actually fighting, they were really struggling to defend themselves and could only barely evade the attack.

This time, seeing Wu Chengyu's powerful attack rushing towards him, the force of which was enough to knock down a giant tree, Bai Yuchan still wanted to avoid its sharp edge. However, he was unexpectedly attacked by Wu Chengyu's shockwave, and inevitably felt dizzy, even if it was only for half a second.

Half a second is enough. When Wu Chengyu was at his peak, he used a painless shockwave on Bai Yuchan, and Bai Yuchan was hit. Now that Wu Chengyu is at the Innate Realm, this momentary dizziness is unavoidable.

As a result, Bai Yuchan was hit squarely by Wu Chengyu's backing stick. He groaned and heard the sound of bones breaking as his body was sent flying backward.

But Wu Chengyu couldn't let him fly away like that. He reached out and pulled Bai Yuchan's body back. Taking advantage of Bai Yuchan's injury, he unleashed a series of attacks, each one hitting its mark.

White Crane Spreads Wings, Old Ape Hangs Seal, Twin Peaks Pierce Ears, Fierce Tiger Descends the Mountain, Green Dragon Emerges from the Water, Heavenly King Holds Pagoda, Mount Tai Presses Down, Black Dragon Twistresses Pillar, and even Monkey Steals Peaches again, as well as Groin Kick, Thousand-Year Kill and Immortal Picks Grapes.

Aside from a few low-level punches that Bai Yuchan barely managed to dodge, all the other moves, amplified by Wu Chengyu's immense strength and the power of his Gang Shou technique, landed squarely on Bai Yuchan's body. Even with his profound Taoist cultivation, Bai Yuchan couldn't help but let out a few screams.

But at that moment, Wu Chengyu suddenly stopped attacking, took a few steps back, and looked serious.

Bai Yuchan struggled to get up from the ground, looking disheveled, but a slight smile played on his lips, as if he hadn't been the one who had just been beaten.

"Young friend, you are indeed formidable. Although your series of attacks were crude, they did seriously injure this old man."

As he spoke, Bai Yuchan straightened broken bones or reset dislocated joints, his body creaking and cracking, as if he were not made of flesh and blood, but rather a robot that was correcting bodily malfunctions.

Wu Chengyu narrowed his eyes slightly: "Stop pretending. I had a good time just now, and your physical body really couldn't withstand my heavy blows. However, while your true energy is still abundant, with the protection of your innate true energy, you will only suffer superficial injuries at most."

As for me, I had just advanced to the Innate Realm and was feeling quite smug. I was only thinking about venting my resentment at being chased for thousands of miles by you, and I actually fell into your trap.”

Wu Chengyu looked down at himself and said with a wry smile, "You deliberately let me hit you just now so that this strange power could enter my body. This power was initially silent and completely different from true qi. I only noticed it when it spread throughout my body."

"As expected of a seasoned Innate Realm cultivator. I was reckless just now; one really mustn't be complacent for even a moment. I just don't know what your methods are. This power, after entering my body, isn't fierce; it seems it can't kill me."

At this moment, Bai Yuchan had already treated his external injuries and was confident of victory: "You are wrong about one thing. I did not let you hit me on purpose. I am a Taoist priest and am not good at fighting, especially the fighting style you just used. No one has ever used it on me in all these years, and I have no idea how to defend against it."

"However, since I can't beat you or dodge it, I have no choice but to reluctantly use this trick against you. What entered your body during our exchange of blows wasn't true qi, but rather the unique Dan Yuan of the Southern School of my Golden Core Sect, not a martial arts technique."

Wu Chengyu seemed to understand: "The Golden Core Sect naturally aims to cultivate a Golden Core, so you are using the Inner Core technique."

Bai Yuchan slowly walked towards Wu Chengyu: "It's a pity that the Golden Elixir Sect has been passed down for many years, but the internal alchemy technique has always been like a mirage. Even those at the Innate Realm can only convert a massive amount of Innate True Qi into Dan Yuan, which is of no use other than prolonging life."

I believe that only by breaking through to the Innate Realm can this Golden Core be successfully refined. Once the Golden Core is formed, the Dragon and Tiger will appear, and I will surely attain enlightenment at that time.

Young friend, you are currently in the stage of converting internal energy into true qi. You are strong enough to resist my true qi, but you are completely powerless against the dan yuan of the Golden Core Sect.

This Dan Yuan is not a martial art and will not be fatal, but it has a certain effect. After entering another person's body, it will gradually occupy that person's senses. Your five senses will be gradually lost under the suppression of Dan Yuan, turning you into a useless person who cannot see, hear, smell, speak, or perceive the outside world.

At that time, even an ordinary person could easily take your life.

Most importantly, you are now within my three-zhang range, so you must be unable to move. You distracted me and took the opportunity to escape my control, but now you are back in my hands, facing a life-or-death dilemma. It's a pity that a Taoist genius like you is finally going to perish.

You are young, but that's your downfall; you have no idea about the millennia-old heritage of my Taoist school.

Wu Chengyu felt the surrounding forces of heaven and earth suppressing him again, making it difficult to move. Then, his eyes lost their luster, and he truly lost his sight, just as Bai Yuchan had said.

"Old Taoist priest, you've sealed my five senses. Do you think you're Shaka, able to perform the Tenbu Horin?"

"You're always talking nonsense, it's really annoying, but luckily you'll be speechless soon."

Bai Yuchan approached Wu Chengyu step by step. Under the suppression of the power of heaven and earth, Wu Chengyu could no longer stand upright. His knees were slightly bent, and his waist could not be straightened. Only his neck remained upright, and his head was always held high.

But at this moment, he was no longer able to make sarcastic remarks. Wu Chengyu could not see or speak, and he had even lost his hearing, like a human-shaped sculpture.

Bai Yuchan stopped two feet in front of Wu Chengyu, raised his right hand, extended his index finger, and slowly touched Wu Chengyu's brow. He knew that Wu Chengyu could not hear him, but murmured to himself: "I wonder if I can take another step after you die, when there are no more ties in the mortal world."

Just as Bai Yuchan's index finger was only three inches away from Wu Chengyu's brow, Wu Chengyu suddenly reached out and tightly grasped Bai Yuchan's wrist.

Bai Yuchan was startled to find that he could not move his hands at all. In terms of arm strength alone, he was far inferior to Wu Chengyu.

At that moment, Bai Yuchan discovered his innate power, and the aura of heaven and earth covering Wu Chengyu's body suddenly dissipated silently.

Wu Chengyu's dull, lifeless eyes suddenly came alive again, and he heard Wu Chengyu's voice in his ear.

"I told you long ago, people can't deceive themselves. In the end, you killed Bai Xian'er, and all the sins are on you. If you can become an immortal, then God is blind."

Bai Yuchan tried to struggle, but his innate power inexplicably failed, and his body was also bound by many invisible ropes.

The Soul-Guiding Silk that Wu Chengyu is now using is made from the portion of true energy that has been transformed, so Bai Yuchan can no longer easily break free from it. Bai Yuchan has completely lost control of his body.

"What exactly did you do? Why did my dantian fail? Why were you able to dispel my power of heaven and earth?"

"You say I'm young and don't know the millennia-old heritage of Taoism, but you've forgotten that Quanxing is the oldest Taoist sect in the world. When Quanxing dominated the mainstream of Taoism, your Golden Elixir Sect probably hadn't even been born yet."

The foundation of the Golden Elixir Sect is internal alchemy. Do you know what the foundation of my Quanxing Sect is? Before reaching the Innate Realm, I couldn't use it, but now it's just right.

I would not give up even a hair's breadth to benefit the world, nor would I accept the whole world's wealth to serve myself.

Not losing a hair, not taking a single hair, this is the way of complete nature. After the innate state, my body is a self-contained system, and external forces cannot interfere with my body at all.

I will not take a single hair of your elixir, so naturally you cannot harm me in the slightest.

Are you still wondering why your innate power suddenly stopped working and can no longer suppress me? It's simple: now that I've become an innate being, I also have my own innate power.

What I learned from childhood to university is called materialism, which is to overthrow all monsters and demons. This is my innate power.

All enemies at the Innate Realm who use their unique Innate Powers against me will be rendered ineffective, because in my eyes, they are all paper tigers.

Bai Yuchan felt as if the tendons and bones of his right wrist had been crushed like mud by Wu Chengyu's immense strength, and he endured the pain.

"You have innate power right after entering the Innate Realm. You are indeed a genius. I only comprehended it a year after entering the Innate Realm."

However, my innate true energy remains, so you cannot kill me in a hurry. The outcome is still uncertain.

Wu Chengyu didn't speak at this moment, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and killing intent surged from his head. He suddenly opened his mouth, and a white light shot out from his mouth, instantly piercing through Bai Yuchan's chest and completely destroying Bai Yuchan's heart.

Bai Yuchan finally let out a scream. Wu Chengyu released his hand at the right moment and stood up straight on his own. Bai Yuchan took a few steps back. After all, he was a Xiantian Zhenren (a type of cultivator), and he did not die immediately despite having his heart pierced.

"You... a flying sword? You actually know sword immortal techniques."

"I've said before that there are no gods in this world, so where would flying swords come from? My secret technique is called 'A Little Bit of Righteous Qi.' It involves finding a grain of the five elements, placing it in your mouth, hiding it under your tongue, and using this secret technique to fuse the essence of the five elements with your inner strength."

After the essence of the five metals disappears, replace it with a new one, continuously integrating the essence into the internal force until the internal force transforms into essence and takes shape, like a pill that is kept in the mouth for many years. I have been cultivating this vital energy for five years, just to deliver a thunderous blow at the critical moment of life and death.

The reason I dared to oppose you before I even reached the Innate Realm is simply because I possessed this righteous spirit. Even if I were at my worst, I was confident that I could perish together with you.

Now, this bit of righteous energy has become a death warrant, delivering a fatal blow. No matter how strong your innate true energy is, it cannot protect you from it. You are an innate true person with the protection of elixir, but if your heart is shattered, you will surely die, at most you can only live for a few months.

Bai Yuchan, you have been defeated today. On the road to the Yellow Springs, go find your path to immortality and become a god.

This world doesn't allow for beings as powerful as gods, I'm telling you.

The outcome was now decided. Bai Yuchan clutched his chest, his pale face contorted with pain.

"Yes, I lost. All my scheming was in vain. You're right, I can't even fool myself. I was destined to lose."

The great road is as clear as the blue sky, yet I alone cannot find my way out; how tragic!

Wu Chengyu gave Bai Yuchan his last words: "Life is like a journey, and I am but a traveler. Old Bai, we are both just passersby in this world, insignificant. Don't take yourself too seriously."

　This is the penultimate chapter. The final boss has been defeated, and this book has come to an end. After all, it's a low-level martial arts world, and I don't want to create a world leap. The end point is already set in the beginning, so there's no point in writing more.

　　The next chapter will be the grand finale, which should be a summary of the plot holes left unresolved. After all, no one wants to see the protagonist conquer the world, so this is the only way to provide an ending.

　　However, I might not be able to update tomorrow. I need to think carefully about how to write the ending, and I also need to sort out my feelings.

　　In conclusion, thank you all for your continued understanding and support. (bowing deeply)

　　
　
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