The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

It's said to be a prayer for the souls of the Shaolin disciples who have died at the hands of our sect over the years, and a blessing for all living beings. But in reality, if Yingying stays in Shaolin, our brothers will inevitably be more hesitant and restrained when facing Shaolin in the future.

Dongfang never removed Ren Yingying from her position as a saintess, and indeed, Yingying was in charge of the affiliated sects of the Sun Moon Sect in the martial arts world.

Ren Woxing's demonic possession wouldn't be cured in a day or two. Yingying was supposed to take care of her father in the Bodhidharma Cave, and besides... once you're in Shaolin, it's not so easy to get down.

Moreover, upon hearing the name "Damo Cave," Chu Luren already sensed something was amiss—this thing was likely similar to the Precious Chess Game, the Jade Statue of the Immortal, and the Six-Syllable Mantra, containing a "heart" within it, and... even more terrifying than the Six-Syllable Mantra, having existed for thousands of years according to the history of this world!

"Sister, what exactly is the Dharma Cave...?"

Chapter 725 Unyielding Spirit

Upon hearing Chu Luren's question, Dongfang said, "Back then, the Zen patriarch, Bodhidharma, carried Mahayana Buddhism and traveled throughout China. After decades of turmoil, he meditated facing a wall on Shaoshi Mountain for nine years, achieving great success in Zen Buddhism and establishing the Shaolin Temple of Zen Buddhism. He then passed on the teachings to the Second Patriarch, Huike. In the cave where he lived for nine years, his shadow was left behind as he meditated facing the wall..."

This Zen Buddhist image is now the treasure of Shaolin Temple. It is said that as long as you enter it, your body and mind can be cleansed by Zen. It is not only an excellent place to practice Buddhist martial arts and Zen mindset, but also the nemesis of going astray in cultivation!

Over the millennia, countless monks who forcibly cultivated or integrated Zen Buddhist teachings, ultimately experiencing internal energy conflicts and the arising of inner demons, dispersed their energy in the Bodhidharma Cave, rediscovered their Buddhist heart, and later became eminent monks.

Therefore, there has always been a rumor in the martial arts world that Bodhidharma, the founder of Buddhism, may have also suffered from a qi deviation, and spent nine years meditating facing a wall to subdue his inner demons. This is why this place of subduing demons is particularly effective for those suffering from qi deviation.

Dongfang began to talk about the rise of Zen Buddhism, and mentioned the story of Zen martial arts practitioners going astray and becoming possessed...

This aligns with what Master Zhang said earlier—if one practices Zen martial arts without reaching the required mental state, physical problems will arise; and if one forcibly integrates multiple martial arts styles, there is a risk of developing inner demons.

The Dharma Cave can alleviate or even cure this condition, but... after the cure, one's martial arts skills will be useless.

This is why many Zen masters first practiced martial arts, then went astray, then abandoned their martial arts skills, and finally became eminent monks.

As for Bodhidharma, in terms of the history of this world, he was a figure from a thousand years ago...

Although there were already temples on Shaoshi Mountain at that time, they were not Zen Buddhism or Mahayana Buddhism. The current Zen Shaolin lineage originated from Bodhidharma and also worships Bodhidharma as its patriarch.

Chu Luren thought about it. So many skills that could easily lead to qi deviation were left behind by Bodhidharma. Bodhidharma's state of mind must have been extremely high. Moreover, it is quite possible that he had also gone through qi deviation and successfully subdued the demon.

Ren Woxing's demonic possession stemmed from the inherent flaws of the "Star Absorbing Technique," where different types of internal energy clashed...

Not only does it damage the brain and make people easily intoxicated, but once it reaches its extreme, the various meridians and acupoints become like "regional warlords," with no one willing to submit to anyone else.

Sending him to the Bodhidharma Cave at this time to disperse his inner demons and calm his mind was indeed appropriate.

Fang Zheng relinquished this important Zen Buddhist site to Ren Woxing to help him recover from his demonic possession; indeed, no one could find fault with that decision.

and……

Shaolin Temple wouldn't lose out either. Fang Zheng allowed Ren Woxing to study Buddhism in the Bodhidharma Cave. Even if he could save Ren Woxing, Shaolin would likely have another "high monk" afterward. This would be considered converting a demon, which would definitely boost Shaolin's reputation. It would be much more "cost-effective" than directly killing Ren Woxing and eliminating the demon.

Incidentally, it also trapped Ren Yingying, temporarily severing the Sun Moon Sect's direct contact with its affiliated sects...

As Chu Luren was pondering how to ask for his sister's return, his face suddenly warmed. He realized it was Dongfang Zheng touching his face, saying with a half-smile, "Good brother, why are you no longer thinking about your sister's affairs?"

"Sister, you are too kind. I only wrote this down because I saw that you were worried. I was thinking hard and decided to write down the Great Brightness Canon for you." Chu Luren said, and quickly began to write down the Great Brightness Canon from memory using the pen and ink in the room.

Dongfang stopped joking and just watched Chu Luren put pen to paper with a smile, while grinding ink on the side.

Because of his complete understanding of the fundamentals, Chu Luren's translation is remarkably faithful, expressive, and elegant...

After finishing the first page, Dongfang picked it up and looked at it. He immediately exclaimed, "Just by looking at your translation of this Persian text, I know you can already be considered a master of martial arts!"

After Chu Luren finished writing three or four pages, Dongfang's eyes lit up. After writing seven or eight pages, she showed some surprise. After writing more than ten pages, Chu Luren looked up and saw that Dongfang's face was flushed and her eyes were full of excitement and eagerness.

After finishing writing, Dongfang took away a stack of papers and said, "Although this person went astray, the martial arts he left behind just happens to complete the last piece that my sister wanted..."

Originally, I wanted to spend more quality time with my younger brother, but seeing his skill, I couldn't contain myself any longer, so I'm going into seclusion for a while... Wait for me to come out!

The second half of Dongfang's sentence disappeared from Chu Luren's sight in an instant, and then his voice and gentle breath directly entered Chu Luren's ear.

After saying that, he disappeared without a trace...

As for the so-called "going astray," Chu Luren knew he couldn't take it seriously—these guys standing on the threshold of the Heavenly Gate all saw others as "going astray" and only themselves as "on the right path."

The incomplete "Heavenly Mother Divine Skill" created by Dongfang clearly conflicts with the "Great Brightness Canon" in terms of basic logic, so it is not surprising that it is considered a "wrong path".

Even when I consulted the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic) left by Bodhidharma, I felt that I had refined it by removing the dross and keeping the essence…

However, just as Chu Luren had predicted, the Great Brightness Canon was indeed of great help to the East, causing her to leave in a hurry...

Hmm? It seems they didn't leave?

When Chu Luren came out of the thatched hut, he found that Dongfang had not left, but instead... very rudely entered Wuyazi's cave and then shut the mechanism from the inside!

Chu Luren: ...

So you were in seclusion at Leigu Mountain all along? You didn't even return to Blackwood Cliff?

And... they really don't stand on ceremony!

However, Chu Luren thought for a moment, "I am the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect. What's wrong with my sister using the cave? Master, would you mind if your sect leader disciple requisitioned your cave? After all, you and my senior brother left early..."

Chu Luren still harbored resentment towards Wu Yazi and Su Xinghe for "failing to save him from death."

Just then, Yaoyue suddenly transmitted her voice to Chu Luren, saying, "Come in and see me!"

Chu Luren frowned upon hearing this. This Yaoyue was incredibly rude. Did she think this was the Yihua Palace in Xiuyu Valley? She dared to demand an audience with the dignified leader of the Xiaoyao Sect at Leigu Mountain. Who did she think she was?

I'd like to see what you're up to!

Chu Luren walked into Yaoyue's thatched cottage with a dignified and imposing air, chest out and head held high...

Seeing his arrogant demeanor, Yaoyue felt a surge of urge to hit him, but then she realized she shouldn't be so easily provoked, so she held back and asked, "What other martial arts do you have?"

Yaoyue also discovered that Chu Luren's place was practically a treasure trove of martial arts techniques...

More importantly, Yaoyue hadn't really cared at first, but when she heard that Dongfang seemed to have received a great benefit, she felt a little uneasy!

It wasn't so much that he was worried that Dongfang would make another breakthrough and beat him to it, but rather... a more indescribable and inexplicable feeling, and he felt he had to squeeze something out of Chu Luren before he could calm down.

Upon hearing this, Chu Luren arrogantly recounted all his profound and secret martial arts skills to Yaoyue...

Dongdong: There's one more chapter coming up later.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 726 Resourceful

After Chu Luren wrote down all the martial arts skills he could pass on to Yaoyue, he was released. By then, it was already getting dark.

Even Chu Luren couldn't help but complain to Yaoyue, "Are you sure... you didn't go overboard? You should be more restrained in this regard!"

However, Yaoyue ignored Chu Luren's complaints and insisted that he write everything down from memory, even some very basic martial arts techniques that were not important at all. Moreover... just before Chu Luren was about to leave, Yaoyue slapped a thick stack of papers!

A stack of papers, capable of triggering several catastrophes in the martial arts world, first turned into ice lumps, then into ice powder, and finally left only as finely shredded paper scraps, like PM2.5 particles...

It was clearly only Chu Luren who wrote one sheet, and she only looked at one sheet at a time, and she only looked at it once!

Chu Luren also wanted to ask, "I've worked so hard for so long, how much have you actually accepted?"

Did they specifically call me here to humiliate them?

In a fit of anger, Chu Luren turned and left!

……

Seeing that Chu Luren had swept up the scraps of paper with his sleeve before leaving, Yaoyue nodded in satisfaction.

She didn't really want to learn anything, but... seeing how much the East benefited, Yaoyue just wanted to learn even more!

On the contrary, among the martial arts manuals that Chu Luren wrote for her, there was one that truly provided her with important "enlightenment," which was the real unexpected surprise.

Before the Moon Invitation, tiny ice crystals floated, forming a martial arts manual that Chu Luren had just written—"Arhat Subduing Demon Divine Skill"!

Inviting the moon is not about meditation, nor is it about becoming a Bodhisattva or an Arhat. Rather, it's about... reflecting on how to separate the two after balancing "ruthlessness" and "supreme emotion"!

After Chu Luren left the thatched hut, he found Su Xinghe standing on that big rock... having smoothed out the Zhenlong Chess Game!

"Senior brother, what are you doing?" Chu Luren asked curiously as he stepped forward.

“Junior Brother Sect Leader, you’ve come at the perfect time. Master and Mistress are going back to Wuliang Mountain for a visit, and your disciples and I will naturally accompany them. After that, Leigu Mountain will be empty for now. You can handle it as you see fit!” Su Xinghe said quite naturally.

"Where is Master?" Chu Luren asked, looking around.

"Master and Mistress have already passed away."

Chu Luren: ...

"Oh, okay, by the way, there's something I need to let my senior brother know. The Wuliang Sword Sect on Wuliang Mountain has joined my Righteous Qi Alliance, but it's still subordinate to the Lingjiu Palace. Our senior uncle might get the news too. Senior brother, you're so clever, you can handle it then!" Chu Luren said boastfully.

Even if Tongtong knew, she most likely wouldn't go—after all, her current martial arts skills are still a decade or two away from being able to protect herself from Li Qiushui.

Moreover, even if one's mindset returns to youth... no, to childhood, one might not still want to see Wuyazi.

Seeing his master and senior brother running so fast, Chu Luren wanted to tell them something to amuse them!

As expected, upon hearing this, Su Xinghe's face immediately contorted into a grimace...

After seeing Su Xinghe off, Chu Luren began to think about Yingying's matter.

There's no rush to do anything about it. After all, Shaolin Temple hasn't done anything to Ren Yingying. She's just been placed under house arrest in the Bodhidharma Cave. There's no danger, and apart from not being able to eat a balanced diet, it doesn't affect her health.

This matter is easy to resolve, or perhaps it is easy—I won't borrow your Dharma Cave anymore; I, Chu Luren, can "cure" Ren Woxing's demonic possession with my own hands!

Since both methods involve dispersing internal energy, Chu Luren's method is more direct.

But to be honest, it's not easy either...

If Shaolin refuses to release him, what can Chu Luren do?

Does anyone know whether the Sweeping Monk in the martial arts world sweeps the floor in the Sutra Repository or in the Bodhidharma Cave?

Moreover, in the end, it was Ren Yingying who took the initiative to ask for help. Besides, given Ren Yingying's status as the "Holy Maiden," being trapped in Shaolin Temple to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures would only be met with applause and cheers from the martial arts world.

Shaolin wouldn't give Chu Luren any face, and if he tried to force his way in... Chu Luren wasn't sure he could succeed!

Besides, Chu Luren might not have much face at Shaolin. Given Chu Luren's "Shaolin goodwill," if he actually came to their door and wasn't beaten out with sticks, that would be a sign of a monk's good manners... and Chu Luren's martial arts skills are also good.

At dinner time, Sister Dongfang was in seclusion and had stopped eating and drinking, while Chu Luren managed to freeload off the dinner that Zhao Min had prepared for Yaoyue—she had even gone down the mountain to invite the chef from the vegetarian restaurant to come up.

Chu Lu arrogantly served food to Yaoyue, who trembled with apprehension but managed to restrain herself from throwing the bowl away...

Yaoyue asked in a deep voice, "What do you want to do?"

"What's your relationship with Shaolin Temple like? If you want Yingying... cough cough, you should have heard what the sect leader told me, if you ask Shaolin for Yingying, do you think they'll release her?"

"Heh, go find your cult leader sister," Yaoyue said disdainfully.

Chu Luren does want to!