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

The streets are filled with talk of spiritual roots, foundation building, and the path to ascension; the martial arts skills that once dominated the world have become relics of the past, and no one cares about them anymore.

This dramatic change left these old fogies completely bewildered.

Deep in the Kunlun Mountains, atop Yuzhu Peak.

In the center of that ancient, silent palace, on a high platform, a round bead was shimmering softly.

Each time it flashes, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surges into the bead like a river overflowing its banks.

When absorption reaches a critical point—

boom!!!

A golden beam of light suddenly exploded out, tearing through the void and instantly disappearing into the sky.

After the beam of light dissipated, the orb did not stop, but continued to devour the surrounding spiritual energy.

As energy continued to accumulate, the entire palace began to glow faintly, like an ancient behemoth awakening. Ancient runes appeared one after another on the outer walls, flowing endlessly.

Almost at the same instant.

The Spirit Realm, the Cangxuan Dynasty.

Inside the Imperial Observatory, a magnificent hall displays an ancient map of the stars, densely packed with stars, their light and shadow intermingling.

Suddenly, a star that had been dim in the corner lit up without warning, pulsating violently, creating a stark contrast with the constant starlight around it.

The guard on duty immediately changed his expression and reported the incident.

Tai Shuzhenyue, the Director of the Imperial Observatory, rushed over, stared at the star map for a long time, and then turned and headed straight for the palace.

"Your Majesty," he bowed and reported, "the long-abandoned Hall of Guidance in the Nine Provinces Realm has just shown signs of revival, sending out an activation signal—the spiritual energy of the Nine Provinces Realm has been restored."

"What?"

Cang Yu suddenly looked up, his expression shaken.

The Spirit Realm is vast, encompassing countless smaller worlds, all of which are the lifeblood of various major powers' resources. The Cangxuan Dynasty, as a top overlord, controls many lower realms, including the Nine Provinces Realm.

However, countless years ago, when the spiritual energy of the Nine Provinces was depleted and production dropped to zero, the dynasty stopped supplying the temples and completely abandoned them.

This is perfectly normal in the spirit world—small worlds that have run out of resources are like abandoned mines; who would bother with them?

There has never been a precedent before: the barren land is rekindled, and the dead are brought back to life!

Upon hearing that the Nine Provinces had miraculously revived against the odds, Cang Yu was startled. After a moment of contemplation, he coldly issued the order:

"Something is definitely amiss; send someone to investigate."

"If it is true and valuable, we will immediately restart the process of bringing them back into our territory."

"As you command."

Taishu Zhenyue clasped his hands in acceptance of the order.

He then added, "The Reception Hall has been abandoned for too long and it will take three days to activate the passage. I will send someone there immediately when that time comes."

After saying this, he turned and walked away quickly.

at the same time.

A private room on the second floor of a tavern in a city in Kyushu.

Xie Tiao and Xiang Yutian sat facing each other in silence, their faces pale, their eyes still brimming with lingering turmoil.

After a long pause, Xiang Yutian finally spoke, his voice trembling:

"Grandmaster... how did a celestial path suddenly appear in this Nine Provinces? This is too outrageous!"

"Along the way, the whole city is talking about cultivating immortality, and the name of martial arts has disappeared. The power of the immortal path is truly terrifying."

"That's right."

Xie Tiao sighed softly, his eyes shimmering with emotion: "The Wudang Dao Chen Zhenren, who was able to open this immortal path, is indeed a genius of extraordinary talent."

"What's even more remarkable is their magnanimity—they actually revealed the secret to immortality to the public without reservation. How many people in this world can match such a broad-mindedness?"

"really."

Xiang Yutian nodded in agreement, but his tone turned cold: "Unfortunately, such a person is a mortal enemy of our Holy Sect."

News of the battle in which the three dynasties besieged Wudang Mountain had already spread. They also knew that the demonic prodigy who was personally killed by Lin Daochen was none other than Pang Ban.

"Although Pang Ban once served under the Mongol Yuan dynasty, he was ultimately a pillar of our Holy Sect. How could he be allowed to perish in vain?"

"Moreover... it is said that the lineage of our Holy Sect has been severed due to Wudang."

"This blood debt will eventually be settled with Lin Daochen and Wudang."

Xie Tiao's eyes turned cold, and a murderous intent flashed within them.

He turned to look at Xiang Yutian, his tone heavy: "I never imagined that after you shattered the void, my Holy Sect would fall to such a state, unable even to preserve its heritage."

"Let's go." He stood up. "Let's go to the Great Wu Dynasty first, find out the current situation of the Holy Gate, and then talk about revenge."

"I want to see if this so-called path of immortality can truly surpass the path of martial arts!"

"Heh." Xiang Yutian sneered, "Whether it's martial arts or immortality, in the end it all comes down to who stands higher. Back then, Lin Daochen faced numerous dangers when he killed Pang Ban, so how could he possibly be a match for us?"

He and Xie Tiao had been in the Shattered Void Realm for hundreds of years, and their foundation was far deeper than before.

After a while.

The two left the tavern, their figures as swift as the wind, heading straight for the Great Wu Dynasty.

……

a few days later.

The summit of Shaoshi Mountain.

Bodhidharma stood atop the ruins, gazing at the Shaolin Temple amidst the crumbling walls, his face ashen and his anger surging like a raging torrent.

Earlier, in the Void Palace, he sensed that the relics he had left behind had been destroyed, and knew that Shaolin was bound to suffer a calamity. After leaving Kunlun, he traveled swiftly without stopping.

But he arrived too late.

The entire Shaolin Temple was razed to the ground.

None survived.

He descended the mountain in silence, his eyes sharp as knives, radiating a chilling killing intent.

In a short while, he found out the whole story—the destruction of Shaolin was the work of Wudang.

With blood feud looming, we are irreconcilable enemies.

From this moment on, Lin Daochen's name was added to his kill list.

Without hesitation, Bodhidharma turned and headed towards Wudang Mountain.

At the same time, he sought out a powerful force in the martial arts world that specialized in communication and announced the matter to the world.

how so?

All for the purpose of revitalizing Buddhism.

Today, all faiths in the world belong to Wudang. If Buddhism wants to regain its incense offerings, it must directly defeat the Taoist sects in order to rebuild its authority!

The news caused a sensation.

Bodhidharma, the first patriarch of Shaolin, returns to Wudang to seek revenge!

The world was in uproar.

Countless martial artists, hearing the news, flocked to Wudang Mountain.

Buddhist disciples were especially enthusiastic, their hearts pounding with excitement as they rushed to Wudang!

The most powerful figure in Buddhism has reappeared in the world—the opportunity for revival lies in this very moment!

……

And at the time when Bodhidharma set off.

The Celestial Master and three generations of patriarchs of Longhu Mountain have also returned to Longhu Mountain.

In that battle, three terrestrial immortals from Longhu Mountain on Wudang Mountain perished on the spot.

In Tai'an City, the sect leader, Celestial Master Zhao Danxia, ​​and his elite disciples were all wiped out.

After the fall of Liyang, Beiliang took its place.

Wudang became the state religion of the new dynasty.

Today, Longhu Mountain is desolate, its incense offerings have ceased, and its former glory has vanished. Only a few junior Taoist priests remain, guarding the abandoned temple and barely clinging to life.

When they saw the Celestial Master and the three generations of patriarchs appear before them, they were all dumbfounded, kneeling on the ground, trembling.

The two patriarchs looked around and were shocked by the desolate scene.

Subsequently, the Taoist priests tearfully recounted the entire story of the decline of Longhu Mountain.

According to them, all the blame lies with Wudang.

But in reality, the Celestial Master didn't care about right or wrong.

They only know one thing—Lin Daochen slaughtered my disciples, destroyed my lineage, and caused Longhu Mountain to fall to this state.

I will not rest in peace until I avenge this humiliation!

I swear I will not be human until this hatred is extinguished!

If we don't utterly destroy Lin Daochen's soul, and if we don't completely eradicate Wudang, how can we face our ancestors?!

……

Wudang Mountain.

The Sutra Repository stands quietly on the mountainside.

The furnace fire in the weapon-refining room was still burning.

Lin Daochen stared at the Chaos Dao Book before him, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He just used the many rare spiritual materials he had accumulated over this period of time to finally complete the transformation of this natal magic weapon.

The Chaos Dao Book has now been upgraded to a high-grade Xuan-level magic weapon—this is the limit that he, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, can refine.

With a thought, he lightly pinched his fingers, and the book instantly transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the depths of his dantian and completely merging with his primordial spirit.

As he stepped out of the library and was about to open the book to look up some texts, he saw Zhang Sanfeng walking briskly towards him from outside.

At this moment, Zhang Sanfeng had already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining.

This speed of cultivation is truly astonishing.

But it's not surprising—with Lin Daochen personally guiding him, not only did he create the "Hun Yuan Tai Chi Technique" tailored to his needs, but he also constantly pointed out the key points of cultivation, saving him from countless trials and errors.

Furthermore, after the Mountain and River Gathering Spirit Array was restarted, the concentration of spiritual energy in Wudang Mountain was already several times higher than that of the outside world, making it a veritable paradise.

With favorable timing, location, and human factors converging, Zhang Sanfeng made rapid progress, and success came naturally.

Not only him, but Yu Lianzhou and others who had previously traveled also returned and secluded themselves here to cultivate, making rapid progress in their cultivation.

Even ordinary disciples, though they all cultivate the "Great Dao Longevity Technique," find their Daoist resolve more steadfast and their cultivation enthusiasm far surpasses that of those outside, all within the atmosphere of Wudang.

With abundant spiritual energy, renowned masters, and comprehensive attack methods, the gap gradually widens.

Not to mention, Wudang disciples can also learn various combat techniques created by Lin Daochen himself.

As for the independent cultivators outside, apart from the core figures of the major dynasties, who has the opportunity to come into contact with real combat techniques? Most people can only rely on fragments and incomplete chapters to explore on their own, and their levels vary greatly. Most of them are crude and cannot be compared with what Wudang teaches.

It is foreseeable that the future landscape of the cultivation world will be completely rewritten—unless a genius is born, Wudang disciples will almost certainly be able to defeat outer sect cultivators by defeating them.

It's only a matter of time before Wudang becomes the only sacred place for cultivating immortality in the Nine Provinces.

This also explains why countless people linger outside the mountain gate every day, just hoping for a chance to enter.

"Senior brother, something terrible has happened."

Upon seeing Lin Daochen, Zhang Sanfeng immediately spoke, his tone grave.

"Sit down and talk," Lin Daochen replied calmly, his expression unchanged.

After the two sat down, Zhang Sanfeng said in a deep voice, "The legendary first patriarch of Shaolin, Bodhidharma, who is said to have passed away long ago, has appeared. He is still alive! Moreover, he is heading towards Wudang, claiming that he wants to fight you to the death, senior brother."

"The news has spread throughout the land, and powerful figures from all sides are rushing here."

"Has Bodhidharma appeared?"

Lin Daochen's eyes flickered slightly, and the image of the enormous palace that appeared in the sky when he killed Pang Ban instantly flashed into his mind.

"Did he come from there? Or... did something happen to the palace itself?"

After a moment's thought, he asked, "Where did he first appear?"

Zhang Sanfeng shook his head: "I don't know. If you want to investigate, I can send someone to find out."

"No need," Lin Daochen waved his hand. "Since he dared to come, he will explain when we meet."

He didn't take the challenge seriously.

So what if Bodhidharma really wasted many years in the Shattered Void Realm?

He is now in the late Foundation Establishment stage, with a solid foundation and profound cultivation. Even if his opponent is several times stronger than Pang Ban, he is confident that he can decide the outcome in one battle.

"Senior brother," Zhang Sanfeng frowned and reminded him, "Bodhidharma is the source of Shaolin martial arts, and he may have already broken through the Void Realm and left. He is far superior to Pang Ban. We must not underestimate him in this battle."

Lin Daochen chuckled lightly: "It's nothing, no need to worry about it."

He paused, then added, "Focus on your cultivation and break through as soon as possible. I have a feeling that this world... is about to change."

Bodhidharma's appearance was nothing more than an interlude to him. But the fact that this person seemed to have descended from that mysterious palace made him feel uneasy.

Perhaps, as he promoted the revival of spiritual energy, some hidden rules were triggered, causing unexpected ripples.

Zhang Sanfeng nodded silently.

Seeing that Lin Daochen remained calm and composed, Zhang Sanfeng knew that Bodhidharma was no match for his senior brother.

He then bowed and took his leave, turning away from the Sutra Repository to return to his secluded chamber to continue comprehending the supreme profound art.