Martial Arts Crossover: The Sweeping Monk of Wudang? That's our patriarch!

A world of martial arts.

Wudang Mountain.

In a quiet and bright room, books were piled up like a mountain.

Lin Daochen lay on the large desk, his eyelids twitching slightly as he slowly opened his eyes.

"Where...am I?"

The scene before him was completely unfamiliar, and he was startled, looking around blankly.

In an instant, a massive amount of information rushed into my mind like a torrent, exploding with a bang.

After a long silence, his expression was complex, and he murmured softly:

"Did I transmigrate? Or... awaken?"

It turns out that he did not come to this world in this lifetime. Decades ago, he was reborn from the Blue Star, but because he was trapped in the mystery of his birth, he had never been able to remember his past life.

Now, a deep sleep has allowed him to dispel the fog and regain his memories.

"Ha, finding oneself only on the verge of death, is that the final gift from one's home planet?"

He looked up at the bronze mirror in the corner—his hair was white, his face was full of wrinkles, and he looked as withered as an autumn leaf about to fall.

The Taoist priest, over ninety years old, was emaciated.

His identity is quite interesting: a disciple of Master Jueyuan, Zhang Sanfeng's senior brother, and one of the nominal co-founders of the Wudang School.

In the end, he was just a supporting character who spent his life playing second fiddle, like Liu Shan sitting in Zhao Yun's arms charging into battle, watching the whole thing without contributing anything.

The reason is simple—his martial arts talent is too poor.

He has cultivated diligently for nearly a hundred years, yet he has only reached the fifth rank of martial artist, a truly snail's pace.

Such strength could not even make a ripple in the great tide of Wudang's rise.

He was unknown and had no title in the martial arts world. Apart from his own disciples, almost no one knew that there was such a "founding master".

Although his martial arts skills were weak, his life was exceptionally tough.

To live past ninety with a fifth-grade cultivation level is already an anomaly.

Once a person crosses the ninety-year mark, their body is like a dying lamp, declining day by day.

His lifespan is coming to an end, and his time is drawing near.

Who would have thought that fainting while turning the pages of a book today would actually help him break through the illusion and awaken his past life consciousness?

"It was worth it." Lin Daochen chuckled. "At least the original owner of this body survived for a few more decades."

In his previous life on Earth, he was a person suffering from a terminal illness and whose life was nearing its end.

Although he didn't awaken during this rebirth, he managed to extend his lifespan by several decades, so it was worth it.

pity--

He sighed softly, "If only I had woken up sooner."

Even with mediocre talent, as long as one seizes the initiative and leverages information asymmetry to turn the tide, one may still be able to reach the pinnacle of mastery and live a long and successful life.

I only regret that I woke up too late, that the opportunity was wasted, and that I am left with nothing but regret.

Just as I was sighing, a cold and clear voice suddenly resounded throughout my mind:

[The host has successfully awakened past life memories, triggering the blessing of the mother planet's will. Max level of comprehension has been activated.]

"Maximum comprehension?!"

Lin Daochen's pupils contracted sharply, and his heartbeat almost stopped.

coming!

The time traveler's cheat code has finally arrived!

As a seasoned reader of online novels on Blue Star, how could he not know the weight of those four words?

That's a god-level cheat that can change your fate and defy the heavens!

As long as you have it, even if your lifespan is about to end, there is still room for maneuver.

Not to mention the future path of martial arts—it will no longer be bleak and dull, but a vast ocean of stars!

and many more……

He suddenly calmed down, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Why limit ourselves to martial arts?

Now that you've obtained such a heavenly opportunity, how can your goal be merely to become a grandmaster or a terrestrial immortal?

According to the original owner's memories, the martial arts realms in this world are divided into: Rank 9 to Rank 1 martial artists, above which is Grandmaster, then Great Grandmaster, and at the peak is a terrestrial immortal.

Grandmasters can establish their own schools and dominate a region; great grandmasters are extremely rare; as for immortals on land, they are almost legendary and are only encountered once every thousand years.

Even those beings who transcend the mortal realm and are nearly immortal only live for three hundred years.

One day, the oil will run out and the lamp will burn out.

Having figured this out, Lin Daochen's gaze grew cold.

So-called peerless masters are nothing more than fleeting illusions in the mortal world.

The true path is not found in the fists and palms.

And yet—to live forever and transcend life and death.

Having suffered from a terminal illness before his transmigration and now facing the crisis of his lifespan rapidly fading after awakening, Lin Daochen's desire for immortality has long been ingrained in his bones.

Martial arts are ultimately limited; only the path to immortality can transcend life and death!

In this life, he vows to embark on the path of cultivation!

With his maxed-out, heaven-defying comprehension, even in the world of martial arts, he firmly believes that he will be able to create his own cultivation method!

Lin Daochen's eyes flashed like lightning, his fighting spirit and obsession intertwined into a flame.

Cultivating immortality and achieving eternal life are his sole and ultimate goals in this life!

My gaze inadvertently swept over the books spread out on the table, and a line of ancient characters caught my eye:

"The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, and Three gives birth to all things. All things carry Yin and embrace Yang, and through the interaction of these two forces, they achieve harmony."

He had already mastered this profound truth from the Tao Te Ching back on Earth.

"The Great Dao evolves into Taiji, and the One Qi transforms into Yin and Yang..."

As thoughts flowed, understanding naturally emerged.

In an instant—

[You comprehend the true meaning of Taoism, understand the ultimate transformation of Yin and Yang, and create an unparalleled divine skill: Hunyuan Tai Chi Chuan!]

"A peerless martial art has been created so quickly? This maxed-out comprehension is truly outrageous!"

Lin Daochen was startled, and immediately stood up to demonstrate the Hunyuan Tai Chi Chuan he had just created.

The fist techniques are fluid and harmonious, with movement and stillness complementing each other, and each move seems to resonate with the body's internal energy and blood.

After completing the treatment, I felt completely relaxed and light as a feather, with a subtle warming effect on my internal organs.

This fist technique not only contains extremely powerful killing force, but also harmonizes yin and yang and strengthens the body's foundation.

"I've already snatched the opportunity from Junior Brother Sanfeng."

He raised the corners of his lips slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

Zhang Sanfeng only comprehended Tai Chi after he turned one hundred years old, and created Tai Chi Chuan; and the Hunyuan Tai Chi Chuan he created at this time has reached an even higher level.

He has that confidence.

Although it was a great gain, in Lin Daochen's eyes it was nothing more than a trivial move.

For him, the real top priority was still resolving the crisis of his lifespan running out.

While Hunyuan Tai Chi can nourish the body and slow down aging, it is merely a drop in the ocean and cannot address the root cause.

After a moment of contemplation, he had made up his mind.

Two paths to a short-term breakthrough:

Firstly, one could refine elixirs to prolong life. Ideally, one could master the method of refining longevity elixirs; as a second-best option, even a formula for slowing down aging would buy time.

Secondly, one can prolong life through martial arts. Breaking through to the Grandmaster realm leads to physical enhancement, which naturally increases lifespan.

In the long run, there is only one way—to break free from the shackles of the mortal world and open up the path to immortality!

Once you step into the immortal realm, the thought of your lifespan ending becomes meaningless.

Having made up his mind, Lin Daochen was about to push open the door when a familiar voice suddenly came from outside:

"Qingfeng, is Senior Brother there?"

Before the young Taoist could respond, Lin Daochen spoke loudly:

"Junior brother, I'm here. Come in."

Before the words were finished, a person stepped inside.

Wearing a Taoist robe, he stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his face was ruddy like a young man's, and his eyes shone with a divine light between opening and closing.

He was none other than Zhang Sanfeng, the founder of the Wudang School, the current headmaster, a renowned grandmaster who was famous throughout the martial arts world, and an unparalleled expert who had taken a step towards becoming a terrestrial immortal.

"Senior brother, how have you been lately?"

As soon as he entered, Zhang Sanfeng asked him questions with concern.

He and Lin Daochen had been inseparable since childhood and were like brothers.

Recently, I have noticed that my senior brother's condition is getting weaker and weaker, so I visit him every day without fail, rain or shine.

Looking at this "junior brother" who was even older than himself, Lin Daochen smiled calmly:

"It's alright, don't worry about it."

"Alas... Senior brother is getting worse every day, how can I, your junior brother, be at ease?"

Zhang Sanfeng sighed deeply, his brows furrowed with helplessness.

How could he not want to save them?

Lin Daochen was not injured or ill, but simply growing old naturally—this is the law of heaven and earth, and even with his profound martial arts skills, he was powerless to defy fate.

Suddenly, he focused his gaze on Lin Daochen, his expression subtly changing:

"Senior brother, you look much better today than yesterday? Could it be that you've made a breakthrough in your cultivation?"

If my senior brother can advance further in martial arts, he may be able to extend his life by a few more years by borrowing the power of his new realm.

Lin Daochen gently shook his head:

"My cultivation hasn't progressed yet, but I had a sudden enlightenment while reading and created a set of fist techniques. If you're interested, junior brother, why not take a look?"

He then suggested that he take this opportunity to pass on Hunyuan Taijiquan to Zhang Sanfeng.

The path to immortality requires the four elements of wealth, magic, companionship, and location.

Now, let's plant a seed.

Wealth and land are both tied to Wudang.

Therefore, the stronger Wudang is, the smoother Lin Daochen's path to immortality will be.

Moreover, he has been able to survive in this chaotic world of martial arts until now entirely thanks to the protection of Zhang Sanfeng and Wudang.

Although he hadn't awakened his memories of his past life, he knew in his heart that he had truly received this kindness.

Cultivating immortality involves cause and effect; one must repay kindness.

Furthermore, before his awakening, he already had deep feelings for Zhang Sanfeng and Wudang.

The bonds of family in this life will not be broken by the addition of another memory.

Awakening is adding memories, not changing one's soul.

As for martial arts techniques?

They are just external possessions.

If it were a cultivation technique, he would naturally keep it tightly in his hands and never reveal it to anyone.

But mere ordinary martial arts are nothing to him.

"As your junior brother, I must learn from your newly created martial arts."

Zhang Sanfeng responded with a smile.

In fact, he didn't have any expectations at all—his senior brother's martial arts talent was, to put it nicely, mediocre, and to put it bluntly, hopeless.

After decades of arduous cultivation, he remained stuck at the fifth rank, unmoved like a mountain—a rarity even in the martial world.

He didn't believe Lin Daochen could concoct any amazing martial arts techniques.

However, etiquette must not be disregarded, and respect for elders should come first.

Especially now that Lin Daochen is nearing the end of his life, he will not be cold to him.

He had already prepared a plan in his mind: no matter how shabby the boxing technique was, he would praise it to the heavens without changing his expression, then personally polish and perfect it, and finally pass it on to the Wudang disciples under the name of Lin Daochen.

In this way, I can leave a mark of inheritance for my senior brother.

"Junior brother, this set of boxing techniques of mine is called Hunyuan Taijiquan."

"Rooted in Tai Chi, with Yin and Yang in harmony; guided by the mind, with intention leading the Qi, and with Qi moving the body. Formless and without appearance, it gains momentum when in motion, and returns to its original form when still..."

Lin Daochen spoke and acted at the same time, his movements were slow but full of hidden meaning, each move as smooth as clouds and water.

"Huh?! This punch...something's not right!"

As a Grandmaster at the pinnacle of the land realm, Zhang Sanfeng possessed incredibly sharp eyesight and noticed the anomaly at a glance.

Those seemingly ordinary movements actually contained a certain artistic conception that pointed directly to the origin of martial arts!

In an instant, his mind was completely captivated, his gaze fixed on Lin Daochen's figure, and he carefully listened to every word of Lin Daochen's explanation, not daring to miss a single detail.

A moment later, he came to a complete stop.

[You practiced Hunyuan Tai Chi Chuan again, and a flash of inspiration struck you. You grasped the essence of the art and comprehended the unparalleled sword technique: Hunyuan Tai Chi Sword.]

A piece of information quietly surfaced in my mind.

Lin Daochen remained calm and spoke indifferently:

"Did you write it down?"

Zhang Sanfeng nodded emphatically:

"I've got it."

He paused, his voice trembling slightly, "Senior Brother's boxing style is profound and extensive. Especially the 'Way of Tai Chi,' it's like the sun breaking through the clouds, making me feel like my long-standing bottleneck is loosening. The essence of it still requires me to go into seclusion and carefully comprehend it."