The corner gives the wooden martial arts master, whose martial arts are equivalent to a harem.

"How dare a demon who only knows how to torment people presume to call himself an immortal?"

"Whether it's a demon or a deity, it's not up to you to decide."

Nalan Yuanshu clenched his fist, and the twelve shamanic spirits transformed from the Refining Aperture Diagram within his body were all integrated into his body. He then used the official method as a furnace to refine them, and they became a totem deeply hidden in his body and mind.

It was a mythical bird, as large as a golden-winged roc or a kunpeng, with wings that could stretch to the sky or hook its claws onto a person's finger.

It resembles both a crow and a magpie, and sometimes a magpie and a crow. Sometimes it transforms into the appearance of a fierce bird, the gyrfalcon, or sometimes it mixes with the transformations of a swimming fish. Its skin is rough and thick like a wild boar, with four protruding tusks. Suddenly, its body is covered with tiger stripes like a bear, and its body is covered with willow branches like feathers and scales.

This originates from various symbols in his own tribe's mythology, which gradually stabilized amidst numerous changes, eventually becoming a divine bird with multiple elements coexisting.

Nalan Yuanshu aimed to imbue his clan's mythology with symbolic meaning, revealing the various mysteries of the Refining Aperture Martial Arts.

The divine bird held a vermilion fruit in its beak, then placed it down. The vermilion fruit, which seemed to be formed from the condensation of the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit, was like a great elixir that regenerated the body.

By deifying the divine bird as the ruler, it signifies that the emperor and monarch are supreme, one with both human and divine aspects, the one in the highest position. By placing himself below to receive gifts, it means that he himself receives gifts from the divine being, undergoes a transformation, and transcends the ordinary to become a saint.

He was second only to the emperor, above all others. This also led to a transformation in his ideology, which was the result of the combined effects of the three great martial arts powers: the Clear River of Heaven, the Law of the Officials, and the Power of Being Second Only to the Emperor.

This is a simple yet powerful martial arts technique that works on the body.

The description was naturally slower than a step or two, and such a rapid change only appeared in the blink of an eye.

With a single leap, the soil in the desolate mountains and wilderness was shattered inch by inch, and the short distance of a few steps was completely shortened to less than half a step.

The perfectly integrated arm-splitting technique, which had been launched, suddenly unfolded and slammed downwards.

Just as a falcon or raptor spots its prey in the sky with its exceptional eyesight, or an eagle catching a rabbit, or an osprey swooping down into the water to hunt.

This is a manifestation of a hunter-gatherer civilization. It is a form of martial prowess derived from the spiritual imprint of their own civilization.

Nalan Yuanshu swooped down, his arms like wings that blotted out the sky and sun, as if he were about to devour dragons and split tigers with a single flap of his wings.

It was clearly just a pounce, but the trembling of every muscle and bone seemed to possess a terrifying, immersive power that could easily mistake the fake for the real.

If one's spiritual realm is insufficient, one's inner resolve can be easily swayed, leading to a fatal attack that shatters one's soul and spirit.

Nalan Yuanshu intended to use this myth to illustrate how the martial prowess of the sage could bring about an inevitable death for the ancient legend of hatred.

However, the ancient legend says that one must have both life and death in martial arts, which involves advancing both simultaneously. One's mental state is certainly not made of paper. Even if the enemy in front of you has also glimpsed the wonders of the mental state, it will only take a little effort to deal with them.

"Let me show you what kind of great force our agricultural civilization has been fighting against for over a thousand years."

The ancient legend of hatred spurred the creation of the Heaven-Turning Back Technique, causing his internal organs to surge and his blood to gush. His violently beating heart had transformed from a mere "beating" into a high-frequency, resonant "vibrating" hum.

"Whether the Milky Way will overflow or not, the turbulent waves that rise to the sky will only last a moment."

"The Yellow River flows westward, breaking through the Kunlun Mountains, roaring for thousands of miles to touch the Dragon Gate."

"Send forth the five-colored streams of Kunlun, one of which is yellow and turbid, flowing through the central plains."

His vigorous blood surged and became as fierce as the Yellow River as he chanted.

Yes, the Yellow River is indeed the mother river, because it irrigates the farmland on both banks, but this mother has a rather unpleasant temper.

Frequent floods created suspended rivers on the ground, which could instantly submerge farmland and towns when they breached, causing countless deaths and injuries; she was indeed terrible, but civilization also knew how to appease her, widening the river and building dikes, building dikes to confine the water, using water to fight sand... Every method of governance is the wisdom of civilization, and this wisdom has been passed down through the long years.

Give civilization to the years, not the years to civilization.

Over time, with the advancement of civilization, human beings have gradually been able to control the Yellow River's violent temper.

Even though the lead and mercury, thick and heavy blood, as fierce as the Yellow River, surged endlessly, his blood vessels and veins remained remarkably stable. However, this stability was only relative.

"The boundless forest sheds its leaves with a rustling sound, while the endless Yangtze River rolls on and on."

"The Heavenly Gate is broken, the Chu River opens, and the green waters flow eastward and turn back here."

"The great river flows eastward, its waves sweeping away countless heroes of the past."

The endless Yangtze River is formed by blood vessels and veins, and dams are "conjured" by acupoints in the human body. The Yangtze River carries the blood of the Yellow River through its veins, and dams at acupoints are used to manage the hydrology of rivers.

The waters of great rivers can reach all directions and all corners of the world. The evolution of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers and their spiritual imprints, after a century of civilization, are then applied to Bajiquan (Eight Extremities Boxing).

This is the process of human beings gradually overcoming the great power of nature; this is the story of "Man will conquer nature".

This is the martial spirit that has been transformed from the ancient legend of hatred and the desire to compete with Nalan Yuanshu.

Nalan Yuanshu transformed into a totem bird, and according to ancient legend, his hatred would transform into the natural power of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers.

Embracing the dan, he sits with his legs crossed, twists his waist, bends his legs and sinks down. His body moves like a splitting sword, his joints and bones resonate, and he unleashes a burst of power from bottom to top, like the Yellow River rushing into the Yangtze River, and hangs his two fists high against the mountain.

The mountains and rivers reside in my body and in my fists; when I strike, I aim to subdue the mountains and rivers.

The fists and palms clashed, creating an effect as if the heavens and earth were collapsing.

It was as if the mountains and rivers were shattered and the wind was blowing catkins. Ancient legends of hatred were said to tremble and collapse beneath one's feet. Shattered earth and stones shot through the air like rain piercing through the forest, flying towards the sparse trees.

Although Nalan Yuanshu was in mid-air just now, the force of the punch and palm strike caused him to momentarily remain suspended in the air.

Although he was in mid-air, his powerful physique allowed him to stand as steadily as if he were on the ground.

As soon as the brief moment of airborne motion ended, Nalan Yuanshu was about to land steadily, and during this agile landing, his blood and qi remained completely still.

This level of mastery means having a solid physique that allows one to exert 100% of their strength using pure brute force, even when suspended in mid-air, as if standing on the ground.

But he was horrified. His body had already refined twelve acupoints, yet he could only fight Gu Chuanhen to a standstill.

The ancient legend of hatred, who was supposed to be destroyed by just one blow to the Nine Apertures Body, how could he have survived the war in such a short time?

This shock instantly transformed into murderous intent.

Gu Chuanhen had already sensed Nalan Yuanshu's murderous intent through his spiritual realm, but he felt no fear or dread, only intense joy and excitement.

He knew that this was the path of sexuality acting on his own destiny, strengthening his foundation and elevating his physique to a level that would astound even Nalan Yuanshu.

"Yes, this is my martial art that grants both life and health, although it currently lacks a theoretical foundation."

But I have already seen its vast potential; it is truly a path without limits, because it is a seed from which infinite possibilities can be unleashed, a martial arts path that allows every practitioner to have the mindset to match its power.

The greater your ambition, the greater your martial prowess; the stronger your destiny, the greater your martial skill.

The martial art that balances life and health is a martial art that requires relentless self-improvement to defy fate.

Before Nalan Yuanshu could fully land and stand still, a thunderous roar erupted from his fist in a moment of exhilaration, like a silver snake dancing in the air illuminating the darkness for a moment. In that instant, three punches from the ancient legend of hatred were launched in succession and merged into one.

The three punches are no longer bound by specific moves. Although they are based on Bajiquan, each punch looks like the simplest of all. Yet, these seemingly ordinary punches are nonetheless a living embodiment of Bajiquan.

This is the return to simplicity and authenticity of Bajiquan.

In less than a second, the ancient Chuanhen Fist unleashed more than thirty-six punches, nearly forty-eight of them, each landing roughly on the twelve acupoints of Nalan Yuanshu.

This is a punch that is a multiple of twelve, and he intends to apply his blessings to all twelve orifices equally.

"I saw the key to his success. Although it's a path in martial arts, like the Golden Bell Shield, it has a weakness. The goal is to break through that weakness and make Nalan Yuanshu accept defeat wholeheartedly."

"Yes, I also saw the so-called Refining Aperture. The number twelve can be infinitely small, like a tiny, imperceptible point, or it can be infinitely large, like the stars in the sky, within the finite. This feeling is just like what is called a black hole in modern society!"

These refining apertures resemble both extremely dense cavities formed by collapse and infinitely large star spaces that have been spread out.

The path of martial arts that Nalan Yuanshu has forged is truly extraordinary, but—

Those who pave the way are not necessarily the ones who will go further than others.

The road ahead is limitless, but human life is finite.

Only those with limitless potential can soar infinitely high.

Bajiquan articulates its own insights, correcting your already precise movements through a state of perfect harmony with your own being, allowing you to strike those vital energy points with even greater accuracy, and utterly destroy them!

"Hey! You little devil! We're about to unleash our full power and crush Nalan Yuanshu's simple yet powerful numerical and mechanic-based abilities in one fell swoop!"

Ah! Need I say more?! This is exactly what I wanted! Hehehehehe——————

The maniacal smile on his face and the madwoman's smile inside seemed to overlap, subtly altering Gu Chuanhen's appearance. This face bore a resemblance to Ling Feixing, but more so to something else entirely.

Nalan Yuanshu observed Gu Chuanhen's strange state and wondered, "How could this be? Why is her martial arts seemingly alive again, yet she still appears as a powerful woman?"

Amidst his doubts, Nalan Yuanshu neither dodged nor avoided the situation, and his mindset returned to normal.

"I don't care what kind of tricks you use. Once you're in a hysterical frenzy, you have no chance of survival under my twelve orifices. Besides, if you don't die, how will our master see the future?"

He was originally the number one Batu of this world's barbarian dynasty, the first person to open up the path of traditional martial arts in this world, and his pride would not allow him to or be allowed to back down.

How skilled was he? Before Gu Chuanhen and Fengxian even emerged from the mountains, he was able to suppress the remaining territory of the Barbarian Dynasty and prevent a large-scale uprising, which speaks volumes about his skill.

The twelve acupoints circulate within him, rotating on their own axis and then revolving around the sun. They truly seem to reflect the celestial movements of the stars, operating at an incredible speed within his body, invisible to the naked eye.

His physique was further enhanced, his qi and blood became strong and abundant, and his entire body grew taller and larger by more than six or seven points. His muscles and tendons were taut, black and shiny, like a combination of steel bars and rubber, both strong and tough.

In less than a second, the ancient Chuanhen Fist unleashed over thirty-six punches, nearly forty-eight of which were predicted and landed precisely. However, Nalan Yuanshu also swung his arms, producing crisp sounds, and intercepted the punches one after another.

Just as Gu Chuanhen was about to break through the enemy's offensive by intercepting the attack, he launched a series of counterattacks.

This was an exchange of attacks and defenses lasting less than a second, and also a symphony of bombardments, unleashing over thirty-six and nearly forty-eight attacks in less than a second.

The continuous, deafening roar was like muffled thunder brewing in dark clouds.

Such immense force and speed stirred up the damaged qi, creating chaotic and turbulent winds that surged outwards from the center of the two men's fists and palms, like a dense air barrier constantly spreading outwards in fierce, shattering waves.

The remaining force of the battle was like a raging storm, howling and ravaging all living things and inanimate objects in the desolate mountains and wilderness.

Finally, after a brief period of separation, a result was achieved.

The two men were rooted to the spot, but each of them plowed out two deep pits behind them.

"To have mastered martial arts to this level with two incomplete skills, you are truly remarkable!" Nalan Yuanshu stomped his foot, stopping his plowing momentum and creating a deep crack in the ground. He flew like a cannonball, skimming the ground as he charged forward to Gu Chuanhen's side.

Gu Chuanhen's whole body trembled, releasing and dissipating the remaining force from the outside. He then stepped forward again, his spine moving like a dragon, his waist twisting and turning to the side. Then, he used his spine to lift his shoulders and arms, and his left fist was not thrown out, but only pulled up and swung back.

It's like the spine, shoulders, arms, and fists pulling together to form a cross-shaped force, and what's revealed behind this cross-shaped force is the elbow.

He remained unchanged amidst all changes, anticipating Nalan Yuanshu's next move and preparing to strike, waiting for the enemy to come to their rescue with an elbow strike.

The elbow strike, a fusion of the essence of the three punches, was blocked by Nalan Yuanshu's palms positioned in front of his middle dantian.

"He found the center of my diagram?" A look of surprise flashed through Nalan Yuanshu's mind. Then, he used both palms to exert force, tightly gripping Gu Chuanhen's right elbow from the outside in.

Gu Chuanhen's lips curled up in a smirk as he briefly sealed Nalan Yuanshu's hands.

Yes, it wasn't Nalan Yuanshu who clamped his right elbow, but rather his right elbow that restrained Nalan Yuanshu's hands.

When kung fu is practiced to the point of divine mastery, one can use any part of the body and any move at will. However, even within the realm of divine mastery, there are levels of "attributes".

In terms of physique, Gu Chuanhen would gladly admit defeat to Nalan Yuanshu. His method of preserving both life and health is a kind of quick-fix and powerful technique that makes him stronger when facing stronger opponents, and it cannot be considered a basic skill. However, in terms of technique, even if Nalan Yuanshu flatters him, he cannot catch up with Gu Chuanhen's skill in Bajiquan, which is based on the principle of unity of mind and body.

Tongbi Shan Zhan, Pi Gua Pi Zhan, and Tongbi Pi Gua all have a "slashing" motion. The hand in the slashing motion is like a knife. There is a saying that a knife has the power to split Mount Hua. Tongbi Pi Gua also has the use of splitting Mount Hua in reverse. In Bajiquan, there is also a move called Pi Shan Zhang.

The three fists merged into one, with the Bajiquan Mountain-Splitting Palm as the main force. Although the elbow was restrained, this elbow became the joint for the counter-splitting Huashan.

The principle behind the overturned wheel is also contained within this.

The principle behind this well-winding mechanism is quite simple: it turns like a well-winding wheel that has been loosened, allowing the bucket to carry water all the way to the bottom of the well.

The phrase "going all the way, so fast that you can't catch your breath" is one of the boxing principles used in techniques like splitting and hooking, and even in the Tongbei style.

With his forearm cleaving back, he seemed to be splitting a mountain to save his mother, as if he were the first to carve out a sliver of opportunity amidst the strict heavenly rules.

The ancient legend says that the forearm is a fist arm that is also a three-pointed, double-edged divine axe with a single blade. The internal force and brute force go all the way through the face and down to the back of the head, but they are all condensed in the head and do not leak out to the side.

The back of his hand had already struck Nalan Yuanshu's face with full force, yet Nalan Yuanshu was completely unharmed.

But he made no further moves.

Nalan Yuanshu released his hands from the elbows of the ancient legend, released his remaining qi to gather the fragments of clothing, pieced them together, and put them on. Although they were tattered, they still looked brand new.

He patted and smoothed out the wrinkles, then tidied it up to make it fit properly.

"My master has opened up a new path and is expected to revitalize the dynasty and create a new golden age. I am the first group to protect the country and suppress the world for six years under the master's holy will, and I have cultivated three great supernatural powers."

With neither of those qualities, how can you possibly break through my "second only to one person, above ten thousand" supernatural power, which is a step further after absorbing my two previous supernatural powers?

"Is my great supernatural power inferior to your incomplete great supernatural power?"

With a slight movement of the lips, a thin line of blood appeared, running vertically down the face.

Nalan Yuanshu was indeed a blindly loyal person brainwashed by the feudal imperial system, but in the last moment of his life, he chose to ask the unanswered questions for his own sake.

"Because three great mountains are blocking the path of progress."

"Those who block the way, hinder progress, and try to reverse things—these scoundrels who attempt to harm others for their own gain and power—will ultimately be eliminated."

The vibrations of the ancient, resentful voice echoed.

Nalan Yuanshu's head split in two, but it was held in place by the cavity, so it could only split to the sides.

But his body still stood.

The heavy, lead- and mercury-like blood gradually stained the exposed left and right hemispheres of the brain.

The ancient legend says that the mind of hatred flew out and forcibly absorbed all the memories in Nalan Yuanshu's brain, which was not yet completely deactivated, through the realm of the mind.

He has already obtained Nalan Yuanshu's martial arts cultivation method.

Then, Gu Chuanhen slowly uttered the words he hadn't finished speaking to Nalan Yuanshu's wretched corpse.

"Our martyrs, without divine assistance, still moved mountains like the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains, and in return, the people became the people, and their backbone stood tall and upright."

The people lived like human beings, not as oppressed slaves or exploited commodities.

He held Nalan Yuanshu's split skull with both hands, bringing them together in the middle. His martial arts, which ensured both life and death, mended the cracks, allowing Nalan Yuanshu to have a dignified corpse.

"You, who represent the three mountains, have been removed by me. The next three mountains will depend on the courageous progress of the enlightened people. Even if there are other mountains after these three mountains are removed, this matter has been started and can continue indefinitely."

Congratulations, Gu Chuanhen, you have killed Nalan Yuanshu and completed the task set for you by Bajiquan.

Also, let me tell you something in a low voice: the 'real-life' event of your killing Nalan Yuanshu has been broadcast to the eyes of everyone in this world by Bajiquan using their domineering spirit.

The ideas you bring will gradually sprout, blossom, and bear fruit.

The ancient legend says that he was unmoved by the eight winds, and he nodded slightly.

"This is really great news!"

The great thing about live broadcasts is that they save time on dissemination.

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To put it bluntly: Bajiquan's popularity has increased, but its difficulty level worldwide has risen.

With Nalan Yuanshu's death, the momentum of the uprising was no longer hindered, and the barbarian dynasty now existed in name only.

However, due to the increased difficulty, Emperor Long Qian, who is about to become the last emperor, has opened up another path for martial arts.

Emperor Long Qian, specializing in Hung Kuen, opened up the path of martial arts based on the traditional martial arts of this world as the Saint King Realm.

He will defend the capital and await your esteemed arrival.

I could kill you to intimidate the world and restore the dynasty; or I could be killed by you and become the true last emperor, a ruler who lost his country.

"Gu Chuanhen, go and kill Emperor Longqian."

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