Tianlong: Starting with Mantuo Manor as fertilizer

"Quchi, Tianshu".

"Dicang, Hegu".

Xuancheng casually recited the names of the acupoints.

As Xie Buruo turned his wrist, a flash of blue light appeared.

The sword tip fell like raindrops, piercing the acupoints of the wooden dummy in the hall with perfect accuracy.

With a clang.

Xie Ruo sheathed his sword, feeling slightly smug.

Xuan Cheng glanced at him and said, "It's just so-so."

Upon hearing this, Xie Buruo was not discouraged at all; on the contrary, he became even more excited.

The more profound the sword technique, the greater its power will be after mastering it.

"This swordsmanship is truly exquisite!"

Xuan Cheng raised an eyebrow, his heart skipped a beat.

not good!

This kid is praising the martial arts of the Free and Unfettered Sect again.

If we get so deeply mired in this mess, aren't we going astray?

We need to show him the power of my authentic Shaolin martial arts before we can change his mind.

Xuan Cheng coughed twice and looked up at the sky.

"You're too naive to think this move is so brilliant. In my humble opinion, it's nothing special."

Xie knew that he was a master of martial arts, so he didn't take Xie's words to heart and continued to ask for the next move.

Xuan Cheng had intended to provoke him, hoping to arouse his curiosity.

In this way, he could then easily reveal which Shaolin martial art he would use to counter this move.

But Xie Ruo didn't play by the rules, causing all of Xie Ruo's plans to fall through.

Xuan Cheng's mind raced, and a plan came to mind.

He slapped the armrest and sighed, "Alas, I originally thought you were very determined to learn martial arts, but who knew you were nothing special!"

Xie Buruo was completely bewildered and asked, "Master, what do you mean? Was there something wrong with your move just now?"

Xuan Cheng said calmly, "Aren't you curious about what techniques I can use to counter that sword technique? You should know that the most important thing for a martial artist is curiosity!"

Xie Buruo shook his head and said, "What's so strange about that? Master's martial arts are vast and his knowledge profound, as high as Mount Tai. It's not surprising that he could break that move just now. Perhaps with Master's skill back then, he could have broken it even with the Shaolin Arhat Fist!"

These words pleased Xuan Cheng.

He was beaming with excitement, patting the armrest repeatedly.

"That couldn't be more true! Hahaha! Come on, let's move on to the next move..."

After laughing for a while, Xuan Cheng suddenly realized what was happening.

wrong!

I was supposed to lead this kid to ask me how to break his moves, but instead I've been led by the nose by him.

He quickly changed the subject.

"To overpower someone solely with internal force doesn't make one a hero. Even if I counter someone's moves with my own, it's only a matter of a flick of my finger!"

Xie Buruo, unaware of his misunderstanding, could only go along with it and asked, "Then how did the master break this move?"

Xuancheng has been thinking about this question for a long time since yesterday.

It's not that the sword moves are difficult to break, but rather that there are many ways to counter them.

One can use the Vajra Fist technique, which combines internal and external force, to attack the enemy before they can strike.

One can also use the Formless Finger to injure the enemy invisibly.

As for the Maha Finger, Prajna Palm, and Nine Heavens and Nine Earths Expedient Shovel Technique that he knows, there are corresponding moves that can counter them.

However, these techniques either require profound internal strength or are extremely difficult to learn, making them neither the best choice.

He was determined to make Xie Buruo truly convinced of Shaolin martial arts, so he naturally had to win cleanly and impressively.

After much thought, he finally came up with a martial art: the Great Vajra Pestle.

This skill has only nineteen moves in total.

The moves are exactly the opposite of the Free and Unfettered School's swordsmanship, with no fancy moves whatsoever, a perfect example of overcoming skill with simplicity.

More importantly, when Xie Buruo entered Shaolin Temple, he personally witnessed Xuanbei using the Great Vajra Pestle to defeat his enemies, and knew the power of this skill.

As the saying goes, seeing is believing. With this past incident as a precedent, it would be much easier to lure Xie into a trap than to force him into a relationship.

Moreover, the Vajra Pestle is a martial art with a low entry barrier among the 72 Shaolin Arts, but it is difficult to master.

As for whether he would suffer from qi deviation, given Xie's current level of skill, he shouldn't be qualified to do so.

However, for safety reasons, Xuancheng still specifically bothered the Sweeper Monk about this matter.

The other person, annoyed to the point of exhaustion, simply said, "If you resolve things daily with compassionate Buddhist teachings, then there will be even less to worry about."

Xuancheng never really believed in the idea of ​​the Sweeping Monk.

However, I still plan to have Xie Bu Ruo participate more in my Dharma talks and to let him be influenced by the Dharma.

"The Great Vajra Pestle?" Xie Buruo was slightly surprised.

Xuan Cheng, however, spoke confidently: "That's right. It can be broken with a large Vajra pestle!"

"The Xiaoyao Sect's sword technique has forty-nine moves, each with at least ten variations and sometimes more than thirty. And that's just the variation of the sword technique itself."

"If you are proficient in the principles of the I Ching, and can apply them flexibly and creatively, the variations will be even more numerous. Truly, the possibilities are endless, dazzling the eye!"

"But my Great Vajra Pestle goes against the grain, using simplicity to overcome complexity. No matter how many variations your moves may be, I only follow one path, with unparalleled power and unstoppable momentum!"

As he spoke, Xuancheng gestured with his hands and recited the scriptures, explaining the move "Vajra Strikes the Bell" from the Great Vajra Pestle.

This pestle technique is not as complicated as the sword techniques of the Free and Unfettered School. The moves are simple, straightforward, and require no diagrams. You can understand it as soon as you hear it.

Xie used his sword instead of a pestle and practiced the move accordingly. After only a few repetitions, he had mastered the move.

Xuan Cheng reached out and pressed down half a foot on his sword-wielding arm: "If I strike here with this pestle, how are you going to react?"

Xie frowned slightly and pondered for a moment.

He moved to the opposite position and thrust his sword back: "I'll use this variation to counter."

Xuan Cheng shook his head and said, "The pestle is heavy and the sword is light; we can't block it."

Xie Buruo then explained several more variations, all of which were refuted by Xuancheng with reason.

Only then did he realize that his sword technique had indeed been broken by the Vajra Pestle.

Seeing that Shaolin's divine skills had achieved a great victory, Xuancheng couldn't help but beam with joy.

"The brilliance of the Great Vajra Pestle lies not in its moves, but in its power. Its extraordinary strength and unparalleled dominance perfectly describe this skill. When mastered to a high level, one transcends the limitations of weapons and can even use a three-foot-long sword as a pestle."

Then he stretched out a pair of withered arms: "Of course, a pair of arms can also be used as a pestle!"

Xie Buruo praised, "Shaolin martial arts are indeed profound and extensive."

Xuan Cheng said smugly, "It's quite remarkable that you have such insight!"

Xie Buruo then asked, "Then how can I counter it using the sword techniques of the Free and Unfettered Sect?"

Xuan Cheng, engrossed in conversation, laughed and said, "Since this old monk is determined to break your move, how can your swordsmanship possibly withstand it? The Great Vajra Pestle is the nemesis of martial arts that excel in the fantastical."

"Of course, if it's the old woman's style of 'plucking plum blossoms,' which encompasses everything and incorporates the non-existent into the existent, then that's a different story."

"In the end, the sword technique of the Free and Unfettered Sect is just paving the way for those more complex ultimate skills that will follow."

Upon catching a glimpse of Xie Bu Ruo, whom he longed for, Xuan Cheng cried out in alarm.

Why am I praising the Free and Unfettered Sect again?

He quickly changed the subject, suggesting that Xie try the "Vajra Bell Strike" move.

"This time, use the internal energy cultivation method I taught you, along with the moves, and experience it carefully."

Using a sword as a pestle, Xie Buruo's skill is insufficient to truly test his intent.

Xuan Cheng had made preparations in advance and specially prepared the corresponding weapons for him.

He grinned maliciously as he watched Xie Buruo pick up the iron pestle, thinking to himself.

"Once you've mastered this Shaolin skill and grasped its essence, it will be incredibly difficult to give it up. After a while, won't you be begging me to teach you new moves and obediently join the Shaolin sect?"

With the iron pestle in hand, Xie Buruo followed the mental techniques Xuancheng had described and began to execute his moves.

With a whooshing sound, the energy surged within the meditation room, followed by a sharp bang.

He shook his head, and before Xuan Cheng could start cursing, he had already summarized it himself.

"I used the wrong force just now. Master, please give me another chance!"

Xuan Cheng was stunned, then said with a straight face, "It's good that you know!"

He said this aloud, but inwardly he was greatly alarmed.

This Great Vajra Pestle is one of the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts.

Although they are not among the most difficult to learn, they are still considered exceptional skills and are therefore very difficult to master.

The techniques of pestle fighting are simple and straightforward, but the difficulty lies entirely in controlling the release and absorption of force.

It's perfectly normal for beginners to have imperfections in their breathing techniques.

However, the iron pestle hummed loudly with that move just now, which showed that he had already reached the threshold of the Great Vajra Pestle.

It should be noted that when Xuan Cheng taught Xuan Bei his skills, the latter spent more than a month doing so.

Xie Buruo's remarkable progress was not only due to his excellent aptitude, but more importantly, it was because he had practiced the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic).

This internal energy cultivation method was originally a supreme secret of Buddhism. When used to practice Shaolin's unique skills, it naturally blends seamlessly with the techniques, achieving twice the result with half the effort.