The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

In addition, in each stone chamber, there is an inscription of the poem "The Knight's Journey". The two island masters, Longmu and Zhang Zhenren, suspect that Li Bai, the Three Perfect Sword Saint, who was more than 600 years ago, once came here and used his sword intent to temporarily suppress the "momentum" here, so that this place was not discovered by anyone for a long time.

Until more than 30 years ago, the sword intent gradually dissipated, or rather, it was gradually adapted to this natural place where martial arts were hidden, and the two island masters of Longmu Island discovered this place by chance.

To leave Xia Ke Island, one must either gain an unprecedented and complete understanding of the innate martial arts masters found there, or overcome one's own greed...

This is not simply a matter of personal desire—think about what would happen if Duan Yu were manipulated by the "heart" in the jade statue? And the state of mind left behind by Li Qiushui is incomparable to the natural and mysterious "power" of Xia Ke Island.

According to Master Zhang, even he couldn't avoid visiting the next stone chamber after seeing the first one...

However, Master Zhang was able to "take it easy" and control himself so that even if he gained some insights in the later stone chambers, he would not go back to look at the previous stone chambers.

Only after viewing the twenty-four stone chambers can one enter the heart of the mountain, where the forces of heaven and earth have formed countless mysterious patterns. This is also related to why Xia Ke Island was able to cultivate masters like the Reward and Punishment Envoys...

Only in this plaza at the heart of the mountain can martial artists hope to break free from the shackles of desire, make up their minds, and leave Xia Ke Island!

When Master Zhang arrived at the final hollow mountain, only three people were capable of doing this: Master Zhang himself, and the two island masters, Long and Mu.

The two island masters, Long and Mu, were worried that their grave mistakes would cause more people to go astray, so they have been stationed in the center of the mountain for many years.

Firstly, he wanted to understand the mysteries within in order to break the spell; secondly, he wanted to use his own martial arts to suppress the natural forces of Xia Ke Island, at least... so that the martial arts practitioners "trapped" there would only appear somewhat dull and foolish, rather than going mad!

At the same time, more potential masters will be selected and invited to the island to study the divine skill—as long as one person fully comprehends it, everyone can be rescued.

In Zhang Zhenren's view, the two island masters of Longmu Island had probably stayed in the heart of the mountain for too long. They thought they were normal, but in fact, their minds had been affected to some extent...

If it were Zhang Zhenren, he definitely wouldn't invite anyone to the island again!

However, since there were already quite a few people trapped on the island at that time, many of whom were pillars of the martial arts world whom Zhang Zhenren had watched grow up, and Zhang Zhenren dared not say that he was the only one who was right and that the two island masters of Long and Mu were definitely wrong, Zhang Zhenren neither supported nor resisted this. He only instructed his disciples and the Wudang branch not to go there without his permission.

As for how Zhao Wushi left the island afterward, whether he broke free from his constraints like himself, or whether he used some other means, Master Zhang couldn't say for sure.

Among those in the martial arts world, only one in ten thousand has seen through the illusions of fame and fortune.

If they knew it was something like this, they would probably risk their lives. There are countless examples of this. How would they know they weren't chosen by fate if they didn't gamble? Why not learn a divine skill if you have one?

Therefore, Master Zhang did not reveal the truth to the outside world. Even the two island masters, Long and Mu, never asked the two envoys of reward and punishment to tell him directly, which can be regarded as an invisible screening first.

Chu Luren repeatedly inquired with Master Zhang, and at night he attracted Master Zhang's attention with the unusual phenomenon of his Dao Embryo cultivation. Only then did Master Zhang tell him the truth and let him decide for himself whether to go!

To go or not to go?

nonsense!

Of course I'll go...

Even if I can't understand it myself, isn't there still Brother Dog here?

It's been several years since Brother Dog started cultivating, and he's probably already at the Sky Cliff somewhere—unfortunately, there's still no news of Shi Qing and his wife finding their youngest son.

For Chu Luren, the worst that could happen is a few months' delay, until he returns with his dog brother...

During this time, you can also go to the Twenty-Four Stone Chambers to gain some experience. If you happen to comprehend the final Mountain Belly Plaza on your own, you'll have made a huge profit!

At this moment, Chu Luren could understand the words of the two envoys who rewarded good and punished evil—they simply felt that although Chu Luren's martial arts were high, there were countless martial arts schools in the world. In the thirty-six caves and seventy-two islands alone, there were countless martial arts styles with merits. Why should Chu Luren replace them?

Unfortunately, the two envoys who were responsible for rewarding good and punishing evil did not understand the meaning of the Chu Lu people, and thought that the Chu Lu people wanted to use force to suppress people!

Indeed, if it were someone like Dongfang Bubai or Yaoyue, even if they refused the bronze medal and wanted to protect the affiliated sects as well, what could they do?

Now, ten years have passed, and the two envoys of reward and punishment have improved even further—not only naturally, but also because the Dragon Island Master and the Wood Island Master are getting old and fear they won't live to see another ten years. So, they used a special method on Xia Ke Island to further enhance the two envoys' martial arts...

If they weren't afraid of delaying things, they might even have considered seeking revenge on Dongfang Bubai!

However, the two envoys confidently attacked Chu Luren, but Chu Luren's attack, though powerful and imbued with viscous internal energy, even condensed into a blade of venomous green energy with a vertical chop, was still inferior in technique...

Chapter 645 The Two Envoys

When they saw Chu Luren and the two envoys of reward and punishment fight, everyone in the martial arts world thought they would finally be able to see for themselves what Chu Luren was good at...

Given Chu Luren's great reputation, his special skills should be well-known throughout the martial arts world.

Just like mentioning Eagle King evokes Eagle Claw Kung Fu, mentioning Qiao Feng evokes the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, and mentioning Duan Zhengchun evokes the image of an old white-faced man...

Especially since he is a powerful figure, not some hermit, and has been swaggering around and getting into fights more than once, how could no one have seen him take action?

But... it's undeniable that people say he's good at everything!

Some even say that Chu Luren doesn't use martial arts, but rather a soul-snatching technique.

Now that we're about to clash with the two envoys of reward and punishment, surely we'll be able to see through the Chu Lu people's tactics?

However, this action startled both Chu Luren and the two envoys of reward and punishment, while the others were bewildered...

Chu Luren first used his palm as a blade, unleashing a move resembling the "Green Wave Blade Technique"—because he condensed the blade's aura with myriad transformation true qi, saving him the need for a poison blade.

After a few moves, Chu Luren changed tactics again. First, he released his protective true energy, forming an outer shell resembling a small cauldron. Then, he scattered hidden weapons around him, somewhat resembling the style of the Bilin Cave...

Then, the Dragon Cave, Xuanming Island, Coconut Flower Island... and even the Boundless Sword Technique were all unleashed by Chu Luren!

Of course, Chu Luren did not use the original version, but rather simulated it using Chaos Technique.

The Xiaoyao Sect has always had the habit of collecting martial arts techniques from all over the world. Wu Yazi and Li Qiushui took away the sect's treasures back then, so how could Tong Lao not replenish them after establishing the Lingjiu Palace?

Especially these righteous warriors who have already been subdued, they have all voluntarily handed over their martial arts skills. Unlike those in Langhuan Paradise, these are all original versions, which means that the Chu Lu people can learn the basics after watching them once.

Moreover, Chu Luren would not merely imitate the original. For example, the technique of the Jade Phosphor Needle incorporates the essence of the Wuhen lineage. The Boundless Sword Technique was only learned from the shadows seen by others when Wu Yazi and Li Qiushui were practicing swordsmanship. Chu Luren could easily improve upon it...

Swords, spears, halberds, fists, palms, and hidden weapons—what can't the Chu Lu people do?

Furthermore, the potential of "Qiankun Wuji Gong" and its profound effects are also present, naturally turning the rotten into the miraculous.

Of course, in actual combat, some of the fancy techniques and seemingly varied moves are actually not as strong as—Buddha's Palm, Dugu Sword Technique, Buddha's Palm, Dugu Sword Technique, Buddha's Palm…

After a dozen or so warm-up moves, the two envoys who reward good and punish evil were particularly impressive as they channeled their inner energy. Even through their clothes, one could see shimmering cyan-gold and dark blue patterns appearing on their bodies and faces.

His internal energy was more abundant and profound than before, and every move he made carried an extremely powerful, fierce, and sinister true energy.

The icy palm strike of the Punisher of Evil surpasses either of the Xuanming Elders, only slightly inferior to their combined strength. The fierce palm strike of the Benevolent Envoy is comparable to... Qiao Feng when he is not drinking and is sparring with others!

The skill of these two envoys has far exceeded the expectations of the Chu Lu people.

Originally, it was thought that the two were only at the level of ordinary peerless masters, which was why they could serve as "peerless master testers"—being able to withstand a hundred moves from the two of them would be considered an ordinary peerless master, and it would take some price to hold on, so it could be considered "barely".

However, judging from their current skills, either of them alone surpasses Ren Woxing at his peak with all buffs. If the two of them were to join forces, Ren Woxing probably wouldn't last more than thirty moves!

This progress is considerable, bringing it closer to the level that the two envoys who reward good and punish evil should have in the original work—of course, in the grand world of martial arts, they are still far from being "invincible" as in the original work.

With a wave of his hand, the Good Envoy lifted several large boulders, each the size of a person, several feet off the ground like clumps of grass, as the Good Envoy treaded. The sand and gravel ground within a hundred feet of the Evil Envoy's feet was covered with a layer of ice...

Zhongzhen, who had come to join the fun, was also shocked and horrified when he saw this scene.

I originally thought that my senior brother, the sect leader, would be able to easily withstand a hundred moves from the two envoys, even without the title on the list of chivalrous heroes.

However, it seems now...

The chilling true energy of the Punisher alone is even greater than the icy true energy of the Sect Leader!

The Chu Lu people were equally "eye-catching" at this time, or rather... dazzling.

He had already used countless martial arts techniques from various schools and sects; not only the moves, but even the nature of his internal energy was constantly changing.

Although it may seem flashy but impractical, it is true that in a hundred moves, the two envoys who reward good and punish evil only gained the upper hand but failed to defeat him.

After 130 or 140 moves, Chu Luren, with the help of the two, was forced into a tilted body position with his waist leaning back, barely dodging a chilling aura from the Punisher of Evil. But at that moment, he was struck by a palm strike from the Rewarder of Goodness in his ribs!

Chu Luren, still with his foot on the ground and his body almost sideways, slid backward for more than ten zhang.

However, he regained his footing, but after standing upright, he rubbed the spot between his ribs where he had been hit.

Zhang San, the Good Samaritan, suddenly became serious. He realized that his palm strike had landed solidly...

Then Chu Luren actually put his hands together and performed a Buddhist salute—if he were a monk, others would really think that he wanted to end the war.

However, in the next moment, Chu Luren clasped his hands together and then pushed them out—yes, "at the same time," and ordinary people could not see that his arms were actually phantoms.

At the same time, under the light of Buddha and the Zen spirit, the palm force full of Zen Buddhist meaning surged towards the two messengers who reward good and punish evil!

The two envoys, who were originally about to speak, were stopped by the force of the palm.

Indeed, Chu Luren's performance just now undoubtedly proved that... he is the one who can represent the entire Righteous Alliance!

Although they didn't witness the martial arts skills of the Eastern Cult Leader and the Palace Mistress of Yaoyue, these two were people they couldn't invite anyway.

However, Chu Luren was not willing to give up - I just demonstrated other people's martial arts, and you all fought quite well. Now we have to really have a match!

The first appearance of Buddha's light, welcoming Buddha to the Western Paradise, Buddha's light shining everywhere... Ten thousand Buddhas pay homage!

Chu Luren unleashed his true skills, instantly achieving a stalemate with Zhang San and Li Si.

However, for onlookers, this scene was somewhat unsettling.

Chu Tai Sui's specialty is palm techniques? But... why are they Buddhist palm techniques?

Could it be that he always causes trouble for Shaolin because he is a former Shaolin disciple, or because there is some other long-standing grudge within the Chan sect?

If they didn't know that this was Chu Tai Sui, they would definitely think that the person in front of them was a high-ranking Buddhist monk fighting against two evil demons!

Just then, the four sword attendants, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum, also rushed down from the mountain. After hearing what Elder Wu said, how could they sit still after the Lord went down the mountain to find the two envoys who reward good and punish evil?

"Lord, the swords are here!" Mei Jianjiao shouted, and all four of them raised their swords forward.

Just as Chu Luren exchanged a palm strike with Zhang San and Li Si, both retreating, he didn't turn around but instead extended his arm and drew back the four swords—plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum—that were half-sheathed on their own. With another wave of his hand, the four swords flew together, like four peerless swordsmen, charging towards the two envoys of reward and punishment...

Zhang San and Li Si were a little flustered, but in the end, Chu Luren's "Sword Control True Qi" was not matched with the "Eight Styles of Famous Swords". Although it had the ingenuity of Dugu's sword skills, it lacked the power to keep up. Soon, two swords were knocked back and flew away.

However, Chu Luren had already personally moved in, his feet lightly touching the spine of the sword, and he arrived in front of Zhang San and Li Si, delivering a horizontal palm strike...

Chapter 646 The Two Ruthless Envoys, Dealing Cards on the Spot

Sword-wielding true qi is essentially a special kind of true qi that can remain on and be manipulated on external objects.

Without the assistance of the "Eight Forms of Famous Swords," relying solely on Chaotic True Qi to imitate the Sword Control True Qi of the "Sword Control Qi Gong" may seem to allow one to "control objects," but it is difficult to sustain...

"Sword Control Qi Gong" can only cultivate true qi of this nature. To truly "control the sword with qi", one must either learn the skills of "controlling" the sword. The "Eight Styles of Famous Swords" of Famous Sword Manor was such a martial art.

Either lean towards techniques like "controlling the sword with intention" or "the unity of man and sword"—that is, combining sword intent with one's own sword heart to improve controllability.

If Chu Luren's "Dugu Sword Realm" were broken down into sword stance and sword heart, it would definitely improve his "sword control" ability quickly. However, Chu Luren did not do so for the time being, but continued to hone his skills. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing for Master Dugu.

At this moment, Chu Luren, relying on his profound inner strength, wielded the four swords with far greater ease than Zhuo Bufan.

Unlike Zhuo Bufan, who could only manage one sword strike and still relied on brute force, Chu Luren wielded four swords, all of which were skillful—though far from the dexterity of wielding a sword.

It's roughly equivalent to four top-tier swordsmen suffering from serious illnesses—within a dozen or so moves, they fully displayed the true nature of top-tier swordsmen, using sharpness to injure and skill to defeat their enemies. Their strength was slightly weaker, but their skills were top-tier.