The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

"Chu Lang, you speak so sweetly." Lianxing, against her conscience, once again imagined herself as the gentle and charming Hua Yuenü, who knew how to please others.

She then explained some of her guesses.

In fact, she only knew from the traditions passed down from her predecessors that the Fighting Holy Ape of Mount Emei was confined to the Fighting Holy Cave by a Buddhist master six hundred years ago.

Lianxing only just realized how that Buddhist master had managed to do it—it must be because the Buddhist martial arts will within the "Six-Character Mantra" was specifically designed to counter the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape.

As long as it cannot let go of its competitive spirit, it will find it difficult to face this martial will, and naturally, it will be difficult to walk out towards it.

If it accepts the martial will of Buddhism, its ferocity will naturally be greatly reduced, making it safer than ordinary divine beasts.

"Before that... it must have been that a master knocked on the Heavenly Gate, causing the divine beast to awaken further and its shackles to be broken. The Fighting Holy Spirit Ape also wanted to take the opportunity to force its way out. However, the martial will within the 'Six-Character Mantra' also strengthened further, growing in tandem with it, creating a situation that resembled madness." Lianxing speculated about what had happened before.

"The martial will left behind six hundred years ago is still so strong... and it can even recover on its own?" Chu Luren was somewhat moved, thinking that the Buddhist master must have been a top expert when the Heavenly Gate opened last time.

“No, normally it’s impossible. At least, there shouldn’t be any ‘self-recovery.’ Most likely… it’s because the person who knocked on the Heavenly Gate this time was also from the Buddhist sect, which is why the ‘six-character mantra’ left behind six hundred years ago resonated with it in the dark.” Lianxing said the more likely principle.

"Buddhism... Could it be the Northern Shaolin Temple?" Chu Luren remembered that the feeling was pointing eastward.

Lianxing shook her head with a puzzled look: "I don't know. Logically speaking, even Kongjian, who was the most accomplished in martial arts and Buddhism back then, was still far from being able to knock on the Heavenly Gate. Besides, Kongjian is already dead. The other monks of the Northern Shaolin Temple... should not even have reached Kongjian's level back then. Even if we include the Du generation of the Southern Shaolin Temple, I can't see anyone with the potential to knock on the Heavenly Gate."

It is clear that Lianxing has no respect for the monks of Shaolin Temple.

Chu Luren did think of someone, but... he originally thought he would be sweeping the floor at the South Shaolin Temple. Could it be that the important inheritances of Shaolin are now stored at the South Shaolin Temple?

"That Fighting Holy Spirit Ape is really unlucky," Chu Luren said in a low voice.

Originally, it fell into slumber after all the previous generation of Tianmen masters passed away and Tianmen gradually closed. Six hundred years later, it gradually awakened after Zhang Zhenren knocked on Tianmen. However, the martial will in the "Six-Character Mantra" had long been weakened.

Although only one Heavenly Gate has been opened, and the Dou Sheng Spirit Ape is not fully awakened and cannot leave yet, once the second and third Heavenly Gates are opened, the Dou Sheng Spirit Ape will have a full chance to break through this martial will.

However... the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape must have been quite frustrated—the second one to knock on the Heavenly Gate was also a Buddhist master, which amplified the "Six-Syllable Mantra" through resonance!

Lianxing didn't think so. Instead, she said, "The martial arts tradition of Buddhism, especially Shaolin, has a long history and is not easily interrupted like other schools. The temple is always studying it... Perhaps this is a consideration."

Lianxing didn't care much about the monks of the Northern and Southern Shaolin Temples, but she still held some respect for Buddhist martial arts.

The relatively complete system greatly increased the probability of a master who could knock on the Heavenly Gate appearing in the Buddhist community during the period when the Heavenly Gate was being broken through layer by layer.

However, in recent generations, they seem to have been rather unsuccessful, especially after Zhang Zhenren rose to prominence, they have almost lost their spirit.

The shift from "all martial arts under heaven originated from Shaolin" to being considered alongside Wudang as "the pinnacle and guiding force of the martial arts world" has caused Shaolin's mentality to become somewhat unbalanced.

Even so, it seems that Lianxing has realized that there are still hidden masters in Buddhism...

"What exactly did that mischievous monkey do back then that made that Buddhist master think it was more dangerous than ordinary divine beasts?" Chu Luren asked in a low, hushed voice, pointing outside as he spoke.

"It is said that six hundred years ago, it was not yet a divine beast. However, a group of martial artists came to hunt it but disappeared in the Dou Sheng Cave. A few years later, one of the martial artists escaped and revealed to the others that the Dou Sheng Holy Ape had actually imprisoned them and sparred with them every day while constantly learning their martial arts!"

After some people noticed this, they came to the foot of Mount Emei to investigate and discovered that it already possessed the strength of a divine beast, and that the influence of various martial arts styles could be seen in it...

A divine beast that can both conceal its abilities and learn is naturally more dangerous than other divine beasts, which explains why it attracted the attention of Buddhist masters who restrained it. "Lianxing spoke of what she knew.

At the beginning, those martial arts practitioners who dared to surround and kill the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape... even if it wasn't a divine beast at the time, it must have been a relatively strong beast. Those who joined forces must have been top-tier experts at the time, and since they dared to make a move, they must have had some confidence.

However, the result was that most of them were captured and imprisoned, which shows that the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape had been hiding its strength before!

The learning process that followed was even more terrifying...

Upon hearing this, Chu Luren nodded and whispered, "That Buddhist master did indeed do a great deed!"

A giant ape that can grow stronger and has a fierce temperament would naturally be best kept in captivity by humans.

The Buddhist master didn't kill it; otherwise, even if another one were to be born in the future, at least its "experience bar" would be cleared, and the newly born Fighting Spirit Ape might not even learn from it. Instead, the master chose to trap it with martial will. If it could eliminate its ferocity, it would naturally be able to escape...

However, Chu Luren now also wants to go out, so he has to consider cooperating with this Fighting Holy Spirit Ape...

"Great Sage, can you understand me? I... can help you break this 'Six-Syllable Mantra'. Shall we cooperate?" Chu Luren shouted to the outside.

Chapter 514 Sudden Enlightenment and Word Interpretation

"Chu Lang, what are you saying? Although its intelligence is not as good as that of humans, if we find out that you are fooling it, we may not be safe here!" Lian Xing hurriedly tried to stop Chu Lu Ren.

"No, if it really cooperates, I have an 80% chance... of breaking this six-word mantra." Chu Luren looked for an angle, but unfortunately, with the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape blocking his way, he couldn't see the "six-word mantra" on the stone wall.

It seems that the "Six-Syllable Mantra" is only effective against the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape. When the leader of the Four Spirits escaped, it was not disturbed. It is likely that Chu Luren and Lianxing will not be disturbed when they leave.

However, the problem is that the Holy Spirit Ape is sitting right here. How could it just stand by and watch others get out while it can't get out?

That monkey is incredibly grumpy!

"The martial arts will left behind by that Buddhist master back then was aimed at the Fighting Spirit Ape itself. No one else can enter into it, and if you try to destroy it with external force, you will definitely be backfired. How can you help it get out?" Lianxing asked in confusion.

"No matter how much this martial will filters people, it can't completely block others, right? Since external destruction will backfire, it means it is still effective on others, just under different conditions... Theoretically, as long as one's comprehension is high enough, these martial wills should be able to be activated... or even completely detonated!" Chu Luren was thinking of the sword inscription in the Repentance Cave back then.

Logically speaking, only those with exceptional swordsmanship aptitude could comprehend the essence of that sword carving. However, Chu Luren, through a sudden enlightenment, not only comprehended it but also completely "detonated" it.

The selection principle of this "Six-Character Mantra" is likely similar to that of the Repentance Sword Inscription—except that the Repentance Sword Inscription was formed by the sublimation of the will of a large number of masters before their death, and coincidentally, while the "Six-Character Mantra" here is a Buddhist master actively gathering his will and limiting it to the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape.

Chu Luren thought it was worth a try!

"Great Sage, can you understand me?" Chu Luren said, trying to emerge slightly from the small hole.

As expected, although the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape kept glaring at him with its scarlet eyes, it did not immediately strike him.

"I need to take a look at this 'Six-Syllable Mantra' first... Let's make it clear first, we have to work together from now on. Don't kick me out of the way after we get out." Chu Luren said as he carefully moved his feet, trying to avoid the Fighting Spirit Ape and look outside.

Although the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape cannot fully understand human language, it can at least comprehend some of the emotions of the Chu Deer people.

He probably sensed that the person in front of him was wary of him, and even a little hostile, but at least he wasn't lying, so he didn't make a move for a moment, and even... nodded.

Chu Luren was indeed not lying to him!

If the martial will here can be directly "detonated", then the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape can go out. Moreover, if that old monster is still squatting outside, the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape will give him a surprise.

Even if it can't be "detonated" like in the Cave of Repentance, it doesn't matter. As long as Chu Luren can comprehend the martial arts intent within, perhaps there will be other ways...

Of course, this is all predicated on the Holy Spirit Ape being truly willing to cooperate!

Otherwise, not only would the Chu Lu people not be able to see the "Six-Character Mantra," but... the Chu Lu people are also worried that it will abandon them after it has served its purpose.

Even just letting it out is enough to make people uneasy, after all, this mischievous monkey is very fierce.

Letting it out might not be a good thing, but Chu Luren doesn't have many other options right now. His desire to go out is far stronger than his desire to let it out.

However, if it really succeeds, and Chu Luren becomes stronger in the future, even as strong as that Buddhist master, he will also come to teach this mischievous monkey "how to be a person," so that it won't really go out and cause trouble one day.

DUANG……

A loud crash suddenly rang out. Chu Luren narrowly dodged the sudden hammer blow from the Fighting Spirit Ape using the Soaring Step. Even so, the stones that bounced off the ground after the blow, as well as the overflowing true energy, stung Chu Luren's body.

At the same time, Lianxing had already leaped out, instantly transforming into a "little light person," about to attack the Fighting Spirit Ape, while shouting, "Chu Lang, be careful!"

"Nongyue! Wait!" Chu Luren quickly stopped him.

He suspected that his desire to teach the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape a lesson was too obvious and not concealed, which angered it.

Lianxing, perhaps thinking of Hua Yuenü again, obediently landed back and stood guard. Chu Luren immediately stepped in front of her and said to the Fighting Spirit Ape, "Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I meant to help you..."

The Fighting Spirit Ape's gaze toward Chu Luren seemed to grow increasingly impatient, while Chu Luren continued to adjust his angle, finally reaching a position where he could bypass the giant and see the gleaming "Six-Character Mantra"!

Chu Luren stood beside it, carefully observing the "six-character mantra." The Fighting Spirit Ape also glanced at him sideways, showing no sign of turning away.

Om Mani Padme Hum – clearly a transliteration of Sanskrit.

The first and last characters are prayer phrases. "Om" symbolizes one's desire to be one with the Buddha, and "Hum" represents the wish to attain enlightenment and become a Buddha. The middle characters "Mani" and "Padme" refer to the wish-fulfilling jewel and the lotus, respectively.

However, whether it's Tantric Buddhism or Zen Buddhism, when reciting the "Six-Syllable Mantra" nowadays, people often don't visualize the meaning of the Sanskrit itself in their minds. Instead, each school has its own interpretation.

Chu Luren carefully examined each stroke, but still couldn't sense anything more. So... he sat down cross-legged and faced the six-syllable mantra...

"I'm a man destined for enlightenment, how could I fall here!" Chu Luren encouraged himself, and then... he had an epiphany!

Instantly, Chu Luren felt the six characters grow larger and larger, filling his vision. A majestic aura emanated from them, and the sound of Sanskrit chants resounded in his ears.

From Lianxing's perspective, Chu Luren first said something very strange... but also very pleasant! Then, his eyes widened, and even the corners of his eyes cracked and bled...

Then blood started flowing from his nostrils, ears, and mouth!

"Chu Lang!" Lianxing was anxious to step forward, but stopped in her tracks.

Although she was anxious, Lianxing still had some basic martial arts knowledge. She knew that Chu Luren was showing signs of qi deviation and that if she went forward now, it would only make things worse.

Just as Chu Luren had predicted, after the enlightenment, he was indeed able to immerse himself in this "martial will". However... he did not expect that he would not comprehend this martial will, but instead, like the Fighting Spirit Ape, he would begin to be affected by it!

Moreover, this is the "Six-Word Mantra" that restricts the Fighting Spirit Ape. For the Fighting Spirit Ape, it only prevents it from crossing the barrier, but against the Chu Deer Man...

It's like giving someone the same anesthetic an elephant would use—it's a lethal dose!

A look of surprise appeared in the eyes of the Fighting Holy Spirit Ape—how could this human really be affected by that word?

Fortunately, under the pressure of the crisis, Chu Luren's mind instinctively calmed down, and he was replaced by the spiritual awareness of his Dao Embryo!

Chu Luren's eyes gradually became empty of emotion, while the light of wisdom shone through them.

In this way, although the bleeding from the seven orifices continued, at least it would not damage his mind—even if something unexpected happened, it would only damage the spiritual awareness of the Dao embryo, not the mind of Chu Luren himself.

However, in the next moment, the six-syllable mantra suddenly burst into golden light, reacting even more intensely than when Buddhist monks knocked on the Heavenly Gate. Even the Fighting Spirit Ape, which was not looking at the six-syllable mantra, suddenly became agitated under the golden light and let out a miserable scream...

Chapter 515 The Illusion of True Words

At the moment of Buddha's initiation, Chu Luren concealed his own spiritual intelligence and used the Dao Embryo Spiritual Awareness to ascend.

I underestimated the power of this "six-character mantra"—the martial arts will left behind by this Buddhist master far surpasses the spiritual elevation of a large group of masters before their deaths at the bottom of the Contemplation Cave...

It's not that there's such a big difference in "martial arts skills," but rather that there's such a huge difference in "people who practice martial arts"!

Chu Luren's Dao Embryo was originally derived from the "Arhat Subduing Demon Skill," but because it has been integrated with the martial arts of the Daoist school, it now manifests as a Daoist martial art.

However, at this moment, he was infused with a strong Buddhist martial arts will, and immediately began to return to his original state, activating the original essence of the "Arhat Subduing Demons Skill"...

Chu Luren was right about one thing: the martial will in this "Six-Character Mantra" is indeed a manifestation of martial arts!

At this moment, Chu Luren was pulled into the illusion again, but instead of the "sword man", he was facing a monk whose whole body was shimmering with Buddhist light and whose face could not be seen. At the same time, the heaven-piercing "Om" syllable flashed once.

To be precise, it wasn't Chu Luren facing the monk directly, because the Dao Embryo was pushing against him. Chu Luren's own consciousness was observing the scene from a "God's-eye view."

The monk, whose face was shimmering with Buddhist light, raised his hand and struck out. A huge palm of Buddhist light slapped directly at the Dao Embryo.

It seemed to come on strong and fiercely, but in reality... there was no murderous intent in it, and it carried seven parts of encouragement.

This is... the Great Compassion Palm?

Chu Luren comprehended the essence of the "Great Compassion Palm" from the martial arts will!