The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

In the future, using sudden enlightenment to cultivate internal strength will be more efficient, and... with more of these kinds of techniques, perhaps Chu Luren won't need to rely on sudden enlightenment to do these tedious and time-consuming tasks.

Besides the "Transformation of the Roc" technique, Chu Luren also began to experience the other martial arts badges he obtained one by one—even if the direct cultivation effect was limited, Chu Luren might use this method to think about how to integrate them!

First and foremost, what Chu Luren cares about most is the "Minor Formless Skill," which is an internal skill, specifically a type of "qi"...

The Chu Lu people are still using "Kun Soaring Through the Void" to control their "qi"!

Indeed, the effects of "Kun Swimming in the Void" are more in terms of movement and lightness skills. However, it does have some effect on increasing internal strength, but the effect is not obvious because it did not inherit much from the "Northern Darkness Divine Art".

Therefore, Chu Lu people rarely used sudden enlightenment to accumulate internal strength, since it was very inefficient.

Now that he has the internal energy of the Xiaoyao Sect, Chu Luren is naturally very happy. It's just a pity that he can't equip it directly, and if he cultivates it on his own... the efficiency is still much lower than that of ordinary people!

If the "Northern Darkness Divine Skill" were still available, Chu Luren would definitely have combined the two—after all, they are both skills from the Free and Unfettered Sect.

But now...

"Kun Swimming in the Void" is closer to movement techniques and lightness skills, and incorporating "Xiao Wuxiang Gong" into it does not seem to be a good choice.

As for the other martial art of the Free and Unfettered Sect, "Eight Desolations and Six Directions, I Alone Am Supreme," there is still no trace of it, and Chu Luren does not dare to go to Lingjiu Peak to "exchange martial arts" with Tong Lao.

In addition, Chu Luren also possessed an excellent internal skill at this time—the "Innate Skill" given to him by Master Yideng!

It can stimulate the body's potential "innate energy", stabilize and utilize this innate energy, and give internal energy a certain innate nature. Wang Chongyang relied on it to defeat the other four young masters in the Mount Hua Sword Tournament. It was also highly regarded by Yideng. How could it be ordinary?

Chu Luren was currently considering the nature of the "Xiao Wuxiang Gong" (Minor Formless Skill), while he had already thoroughly figured out the "Xiantian Gong" (Innate Skill).

The biggest highlight of the "Xiao Wuxiang Gong" in the original work is that it simulates internal energy of any attribute, allowing practitioners to use any kind of "technique"!

With this, Kumārajīva learned almost all of the seventy-two unique skills...

Now, Chu Luren has mastered the theoretical knowledge of "Xiao Wuxiang Gong" and understands what it is all about.

The "formlessness" in Xiaowuxiang Gong is naturally the same as the "formlessness" in Taoism—it is boundless and cannot be named, returning to nothingness, which is called the formless form, the imageless image, which is called elusive...

It's not that the internal energy of the Lesser Formless Skill can be changed out of thin air, but rather that after practicing the Lesser Formless Skill, one's meridians and acupoints can exhibit different properties, or rather, different "forms".

The different nature of internal energy is actually due to the different meridians and acupoints through which the energy is channeled during cultivation. Similarly, the different external properties of "techniques" are also due to the differences in the energy channeled when performing the moves. If pure yang internal energy is used to perform some yin-style techniques, not only will the power be affected, but there is even a risk of self-harm.

When practicing the Lesser Formless Skill, one can alter the nature of the meridians and acupoints. For example, the "Hand Lesser Yang Sanjiao Meridian" that the skill is applied to can exhibit the effect of the "Hand Lesser Yin Heart Meridian," thus naturally changing the nature of the internal energy...

Meanwhile, the founders of the Xiaoyao Sect divided the internal energy cultivation methods of the world into four dimensions: Yin and Yang, purity and turbidity, hardness and softness, and stability and agitation.

The four elements can be combined in any way; Yang (positive) does not necessarily mean rigid, and stability does not necessarily mean purity.

Even if we only take three of each dimension, namely "yin, middle, yang" and "clear, middle, turbid", there are still eighty-one variations. And if we examine them closely, even between "yin and yang", there is not only "middle", but also "yang of moderate significance" and "yang of small goal", so it can be said to be ever-changing and inexhaustible.

The accuracy of the simulation determines the final power that can be unleashed. Similarly, the physical training of "Huapeng Gong" also helps in the precise adjustment of "Xiaowuxiang Gong"!

Chu Luren estimated that Li Qiushui probably hadn't mastered the "Transformation of the Roc" technique either. After all, normally, this kind of physical training method is extremely demanding and not something anyone can master in just two hours; it requires years of dedicated practice.

"The Lesser Formless Skill... the Innate Skill... changes the nature of meridians and acupoints... and to a certain extent affects the innate constitution..." Chu Luren vaguely felt that the two were somewhat compatible.

Moreover, there is no better option at the moment. Chu Luren's "qi" has become a drag on his strength. Forcing himself to cultivate through enlightenment is also inefficient. He urgently needs a decent internal skill to cultivate!

Otherwise, not to mention Kumārajīva, the Songshan Sect would probably be eyeing him now as well.

Chu Luren specially ordered someone to boil bathwater, and after bathing and burning incense, he chose to combine the Lesser Formless Skill with the Innate Skill...

Chapter Sixty-Two: Lesser Chaos Technique

Lesser Chaos Skill: The primordial heaven is called chaos, formless and without appearance, indistinguishable between purity and turbidity, yin and yang undifferentiated, hardness and softness uncertain, stability and agitation unnamed...

Building upon the Lesser Formless Skill, this technique goes a step further. It no longer changes the nature of meridians or acupoints, but rather, after adjustment, it can achieve the effect of misaligning innate acupoints and meridians!

Both require the "Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian" to exhibit the effect of the "Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian". Xiao Wuxiang Gong can only make the former exhibit the nature of the latter, while Xiao Hun Dun Gong can cause the innate meridians to shift, as if they were born in the opposite direction!

If one were to examine a practitioner of the Lesser Formless Skill from the perspective of meridians, one would find that the properties of their meridians are unpredictable. However, if one were to examine a practitioner of the Lesser Chaos Skill, one could see that their meridians and acupoints are constantly shifting...

Seeing the badge effect of "Minor Chaos Technique", Chu Luren secretly cheered – a very successful fusion.

Not only was the ever-changing power of "Xiao Wuxiang Gong" further enhanced, but the effect of "Xiantian Gong" in consolidating innate Qi was also preserved; otherwise, it would have been impossible to achieve the relocation of meridians and acupoints.

If the "Minor Formless Skill" is a technique that allows one to adjust their own "qi" to suit any attribute, then at least it imitates it to a reasonable degree...

After mastering the "Minor Chaos Skill", one will transform into someone who is "born to cultivate this martial art". When using the One-Finger Divine Skill, one will be a natural candidate to cultivate it, making it easier and more powerful than ordinary people. When using the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, one will be a natural candidate to cultivate the Subduing Dragon Palm Force, and all the meridians involved will be much thicker!

Of course, in reality, Chu Luren cannot directly achieve the effect of "great success" and still needs to cultivate diligently, since "innate qi" is not so easy to accumulate.

The Lesser Chaos Technique also inherited the flaw of the Innate Technique, which accumulates "Innate Qi" very slowly. It is slow to accumulate but quick to use. Before it accumulates a powerful foundation, the Chu Lu people cannot change at will.

However, in terms of "simulation" alone, it surpasses "Xiao Wuxiang Gong" by a great deal, and if the acupoints can be shifted, it also has additional practical effects such as preventing acupoint strikes...

Another weakness, though not exactly a weakness, is that compared to other peerless internal skills, the "Minor Chaos Skill" ultimately lacks some of its power, focusing instead on simulation—which is precisely the effect best suited for someone like Chu Luren, who possesses a profound knowledge of martial arts.

Chu Luren felt that this fusion was definitely a "great success"—indeed, he would have to consider the nature of the cultivation technique when fusions were performed in the future.

As for the fusion fragments... Chu Luren roughly estimated that they would be enough for two whole hours!

Putting other fusions aside for now, Chu Luren decided to replace the "qi" first.

however……

The moment Chu Luren canceled the "Qi" aspect of "Kun Swimming in the Void," his internal energy became chaotic, showing signs of going into qi deviation!

In desperation, Chu Luren immediately used the "Minor Chaos Technique" to try and integrate the scattered, even somewhat chaotic, internal energy.

Unexpectedly, this exertion of internal energy caused his breathing to become even more disordered!

There was a backlash when the "qi" was changed?

Thinking about it, that makes sense. Even the foundation of one's main internal energy cultivation has been changed. Unless it's an internal energy cultivation method from the same lineage or of similar nature, even if one doesn't suffer from qi deviation, one might still lose some of their internal energy...

If there are conflicting cultivation methods, or if it is a completely different cultivation method like the "Star Absorbing Technique", there is an even greater risk of going into qi deviation or even losing one's cultivation power.

Previously, Chu Luren changed "Emperor Taizu's Vitality" to "Kun Swimming in the Void" because neither of them were originally inclined towards "qi" cultivation methods. Moreover, Chu Luren's own internal strength was very weak at the time, so it naturally appeared very "slow".

The uncontrollable and scattered internal energy even caused Chu Luren, who had just taken a bath and was wearing loose clothing, to have his chest exposed.

However, the Chu Lu people now have a solution...

Unsure what to do? Have a moment of sudden insight!

Just as Chu Luren's internal energy was in disarray, the situation suddenly changed. He naturally began to regulate his breathing, and as he did so, he gradually corrected the disordered flow of his internal energy...

About half an hour later, the disordered internal energy was completely calmed down—the internal energy was replaced by only losing about 15% of its internal strength!

After that, Chu Luren pressed on and spent another half an hour practicing the "Minor Chaos Technique".

Efficiency did indeed improve significantly, not only making up for the lost portion but also increasing by 40% to 50% compared to before...

Of course, this was also the reason why Chu Luren's internal strength was weak before. At this moment, in terms of internal strength, Chu Luren's level of proficiency was probably inferior to Yue Laosan but stronger than Yun Zhonghe.

Just as Chu Luren was preparing to study the "Tianshan Six Yang Palms" and "White Rainbow Illusion Palms" further, Wang Yuyan "barged" in.

Seeing Chu Luren's disheveled appearance, Wang Yuyan was startled and quickly turned around, saying, "Ah! I'm sorry... Young Master Chu, I... I thought something had happened to you because you hadn't touched the food box outside."

Wang Yuyan herself doesn't know martial arts, but she's a master of words and has a thorough grasp of the theoretical knowledge of martial arts.

Knowing that Chu Luren had just entered the Langhuan Jade Cave and read a lot of martial arts manuals, and that he had previously asked his servants to boil water as if he wanted to take a bath, Wang Yuyan thought that Chu Luren had encountered some problem with his practice.

Adding to the fact that the previous meal had taken an hour, even delaying the meal itself, when Wang Yuyan saw the food box, she thought that Chu Luren was in some kind of danger, so she didn't dare to knock on the door, but only cautiously went in to take a look...

In fact, Wang Yuyan's prediction wasn't too far off. After all, Chu Luren had just changed his main internal cultivation technique without any common sense. If it weren't for the effect of enlightenment, he would indeed be injured now, and he would indeed be at a critical moment!

"There was indeed a slight mishap, but it has been resolved. Thank you for your concern, Miss Wang." Chu Luren quickly straightened his clothes.

"Well... thank you for helping me before, Young Master Chu. Granny Yan is also a young master... cough, if you have any questions about martial arts in the future, please feel free to discuss them with me if you don't mind," Wang Yuyan said somewhat shyly.

Previously, Chu Luren's actions in the Langhuan Jade Cave had made Wang Yuyan both shy and deeply moved. In addition, given the matter of silencing Granny Yan, Wang Yuyan naturally wanted to come and express her gratitude.

"A true hero should do this." Chu Luren felt himself radiating positive energy.

"By the way, my mother wants to hold a formal banquet tonight to thank you, young master. Do you have the time? Actually... about that medicine from before... it's best not to be too eager for quick success in martial arts these next few days." Wang Yuyan was worried that Chu Luren was too obsessed with martial arts and too impatient.

"Well... then I'll gladly accept your offer." Chu Luren thought for a moment and then agreed, after all, there was no rush to cultivate.

The reason the banquet wasn't held last night was because Li Qingluo was worried that Chu Luren's lingering poison hadn't dissipated, so she gave him time to rest. Who knew that Chu Luren would be such a "martial arts fanatic"!

Chapter Sixty-Three: The Impatient Li Qingluo

"Yan'er, go and rest first. I have something to say to Young Master Chu." After the banquet, Li Qingluo deliberately sent Wang Yuyan away.

“Mom…” Wang Yuyan looked at Li Qingluo with some difficulty.

"What's wrong?" Li Qingluo asked with a frown. Wang Yuyan, who was always afraid of her mother, fell silent.

It's not surprising that Wang Yuyan would be "in a difficult position." At the banquet earlier, Li Qingluo had been hinting that she wanted to bring Chu Luren and Wang Yuyan together!

It's actually quite normal for Li Qingluo to do this.

After all, Chu Luren's character is beyond question, and her martial arts skills are among the best of the younger generation. More importantly, Chu Luren is also a successor of the Xiaoyao Sect and has already taken on the great hatred between Ding Chunqiu and her family!

Besides... there was the incident at Langhuan Jade Cave. If Chu Luren marries Wang Yuyan, then there will be no more trouble.

Chu Luren didn't respond to Li Qingluo's hint, and Wang Yuyan secretly wanted to refute it—she didn't have any objections to Chu Luren now, but she was still thinking about her cousin.

Little did they know that in Li Qingluo's heart, wanting to "cut off Yan'er's thoughts about the Murong family boy" was actually one of the reasons for bringing her and Chu Luren together!

After Wang Yuyan left, Li Qingluo asked Chu Luren directly, "What does Young Master Chu think of Yuyan?"

Chu Luren was taken aback by the question. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Yu Yan's aptitude should be very good, and her comprehension is not bad either... It's just that she didn't practice martial arts before, which has caused some delay. Of course, it's not necessary for her to practice martial arts. Forcing her to practice martial arts may not yield any results."

Li Qingluo: ? ? ?

“Ahem, Young Master Chu… I wasn’t talking about martial arts! As a woman, how is Yu Yan?” Li Qingluo emphasized.

"As a woman? Well... since Madam Li has asked, then this junior will dare to say a few words. Yu Yan's appearance is naturally inherited from Madam Li, and she is undoubtedly a top-notch beauty. However, she has been overly controlled by Madam Li, which has not only made her lack confidence but also made her somewhat timid. The martial world is different now; men and women are the same. Women should also be self-reliant..."

Li Qingluo: ? ? ?

"Young Master Chu!" Li Qingluo interrupted the man's nonsense.

However, he took a deep breath and then said, "That makes sense..." He then looked at Chu Luren more carefully.

"I've long wanted Yuyan to go out for a walk, but I haven't found anyone I can trust, and I'm also afraid that the young man from the Murong family has ill intentions. Would Young Master Chu be willing to take my daughter out for a walk?" Li Qingluo finally asked.

At least Chu Luren is reliable... right?

"Well... I'm not always safe when I'm traveling around. Hmm? Wait... Well, it's not impossible, but we need to agree on some rules."

Chu Luren was initially reluctant to agree, but after thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem like it would be too troublesome!

When Mr. Congbian issued the invitation to heroes and opened the Zhenlong Chess Game, Chu Luren directly sent Wang Yuyan over. Just because of her face that resembled his master's wife, Mr. Congbian wouldn't stop Wang Yuyan from going in to see her maternal grandfather, right?