The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

"Since you already know, senior brother, just call me junior brother." Chu Luren quickly confirmed the relationship.

"Then I will take the liberty of addressing you as Junior Brother Chu and thank you for saving my life!" Wang Chongyang said solemnly.

"Senior brother, you're too kind. We're brothers, after all..." Chu Luren still coveted his senior brother's virginity... no, he wanted the way to maintain his pseudo-virginity.

"There are still two things I don't understand, junior brother. Did you hear about my affairs from the Ancient Tomb Sect?" Wang Chongyang asked with some concern.

Previously, Lin Chaoying's poisoning was more severe, so she returned to the Ancient Tomb for help. Wang Chongyang also secretly returned to Chongyang Palace, but found that only Ma Yu, Wang Chuyi, and Sun Bu'er were in Chongyang Palace. Moreover, Ma Yu was old and happened to be on his deathbed!

He was sending his disciples everywhere to find Qiu Chuji, Hao Datong, and others to bring them back.

Seeing this, Wang Chongyang did not cause any more trouble for Chongyang Palace. He continued to flee alone, preparing to go to Xiangyang to warn Guo Juxia.

However, in Chang'an, he was poisoned again and encountered Murong Fu, whose martial arts were no weaker than his own at his peak, and was captured on the spot.

Therefore, Wang Chongyang did not know whether Lin Chaoying was safe and sound.

“That’s right. I’ve always been on good terms with the sect leader and elders of the Ancient Tomb Sect. I’m also an outer elder of the Ancient Tomb Sect. Mo Chou came to inform me that Ancestor Lin… ah, no, I mean, my sister-in-law had returned and was asking for help for my senior brother. I’ve been investigating this matter ever since.” Chu Luren nodded.

Hearing Chu Luren say this, Wang Chongyang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Wang Chongyang's expression turned serious again. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "The person you fought before... was it Zhao Wushi?"

Wang Chongyang was not very familiar with Zhao Wushi. When he went to sea to live in seclusion, it was still the Former Song Dynasty. The Heroic Deeds List had not yet been established, and Zhao Wushi and Gu Santong had not yet fallen out. In comparison, the name "Gu Santong" was more famous in the martial arts world.

My impression of Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhao Wushi was limited to what I had heard, except that Shi Wanzhen had previously claimed to have been sent by the Dragon Guard Manor!

When Chu Luren and Zhao Wushi fought, Wang Chongyang was still somewhat conscious. He recognized the Taizu Long Fist and even personally experienced the Absorption Technique. He was already seven or eight parts certain in his heart.

However, if the other party really is Zhao Wushi, it would undoubtedly be a very disappointing thing for Wang Chongyang.

Back then, he independently organized a righteous army to resist the Mongols, but was stabbed in the back by the former Song Dynasty. Now he has returned for the sake of Xiangyang, but the Iron-Blooded Marquis of the Song court is actually trying to kill him in order to absorb his power.

"That's right, it's that old monkey! After he cultivated the Absorption Technique, he couldn't knock on the Heavenly Gate or break through normally. He captured his senior brother, probably to forcefully push his 'qi' with the Eight Extremes True Qi so that he could take another step and enter the Heavenly Gate!"

I even suspect that Guo Juxia is one of his targets, which is why he previously allowed and even guided the court to suspect Guo Juxia. Chu Luren immediately began to accuse Zhao Wushi of his shamelessness.

As expected, Wang Chongyang's expression turned cold after hearing this—this kind of shameless person who harmed "his own people" was exactly what he hated most.

"Senior brother, please don't get angry. Your health is the most important thing," Chu Luren reassured him.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chongyang sighed and said, "Alas, we have fallen for this treacherous villain's scheme. I fear that for the next ten years or so... I will have the will to kill the villain, but I will be powerless to reverse the situation."

It seems that Wang Chongyang's new version of "Xiantian Gong" is still not very effective in "restoration".

Not long after he was absorbed by Zhao Wushi, he lost six or seven tenths of his martial arts skills. Moreover, it wasn't just his internal energy that was depleted, but his very essence was damaged.

"By the way, Senior Brother Zhou and I have already deciphered the 'Nine Yin Manual.' The martial arts techniques in it are very helpful for restoring innate qi. Senior Brother, you can give it a try," Chu Luren reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chongyang's eyes lit up. Without being polite, Chu Luren naturally didn't hold back either.

……

Chu Luren recited the general outline to Wang Chongyang. After hearing it, Wang Chongyang regulated his breathing for a long time, then let out a long breath. A white mist came out of his mouth, almost piercing through the wall—and this was done without using any true qi!

"The way of Heaven is to take from those who have more than enough and give to those who have less than enough; the way of man is to take from those who have less than enough and give to those who have more than enough... So that's how it is! Senior Huang Shang is truly a genius!" Wang Chongyang exclaimed.

"Senior brother is also very talented," Chu Luren added, offering a compliment.

Judging from Wang Chongyang's appearance, he must have been studying in this direction for a long time. So after being enlightened by the "Nine Yin Manual", he immediately made progress and it played a great role in guiding him.

Of course, even so, a serious injury is still a serious injury, and Wang Chongyang even developed some wrinkles around his eyes after just a short while.

Wang Chongyang modestly shook his head, while Chu Luren took the initiative to speak up: "Senior brother, I also have a close personal relationship with Dali. Although my skills are not perfect, I have cultivated the 'Innate Skill'. However... when I was healing you before, I found that your innate energy was unusually... solid! Is there any secret to it?"

"As expected, I sensed it while I was healing. It turns out that you, junior brother, have also cultivated innate qi! As for me... I'm ashamed to say." Wang Chongyang said hesitantly.

It doesn't seem like they're being overly protective of their possessions; rather, it seems like they're somewhat... embarrassed?

"Ah! Could it be that Senior Brother has actually been... cough cough, I didn't say anything!" Chu Luren immediately realized something and quickly tried to skip the topic.

Could it be that Senior Brother is actually... not very capable? So he's been a virgin for decades? If that's the case, coupled with some extraordinary talent, accumulating so much innate energy would make sense!

Why is it that someone is exceptionally talented on one hand, but not very good at the other?

This is not contradictory. Just as eunuchs can practice virginity training, a problem with the gun does not mean there is no ammunition.

Wang Chongyang: ? ? ?

Upon hearing this, Wang Chongyang immediately understood what Chu Luren was thinking.

His face flushed red, and he quickly denied it, saying, "Junior brother, you've misunderstood! Actually, senior brother... and your sister-in-law cultivated together, reorganizing and integrating the 'Innate Skill' and the 'Jade Maiden Heart Sutra,' so... so the function of 'isolated yang cannot generate, isolated yin cannot grow' is gone, which is why it has the current effect!"

Does it lack the drawbacks of "isolated yang cannot produce, isolated yin cannot grow"? Then that is...

Chu Luren then realized that Wang Chongyang's "Innate Skill" was not only a completely new version, but also a completely new version...

Chapter 868 The Return Journey

Chu Luren and Wang Chongyang exchanged some ideas about the "New Version of the Innate Skill"—it was more of a discussion than a formal exchange, as Wang Chongyang simply taught Chu Luren the skill!

Senior Brother Wang was very enthusiastic and even asked Chu Luren, "Junior Brother, how many female confidantes do you have?" His tone was slightly teasing, after all, even though he didn't know when he was overseas, he had heard a lot of rumors after returning to the Central Plains.

Chu Luren quickly shook his head and said, "Don't make fun of me, don't make fun of me. When I make friends, I don't look at male or female confidants. I have many sworn brothers!"

“However, my method can only be said to be compatible with the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra and the Innate Skill. If a person who cultivates these two martial arts is sincere and devoted, then yin and yang can naturally be united. But... Junior Brother, you yourself have not cultivated the Innate Skill purely, and your partner may not be cultivating the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra either,” Wang Chongyang emphasized.

Afterwards, Wang Chongyang even enthusiastically wanted to discuss with Chu Luren what to do about other martial arts techniques...

However, Chu Luren felt that discussing such topics with an old pale-faced man was not romantic at all, so he told him to rest well and return to Zhongnan Mountain in a couple of days!

At the same time, Chu Luren did not forget to send a message to Xiangyang, reminding Guo Juxia of Shenhou's despicable plan.

Furthermore, before the news was even released, rumors spread first. Using the information network of Qunyu Academy, they relayed the message to other allies of the Righteous Alliance, spreading the news that Shenhou intended to assassinate Guo Juxia in order to practice the "Absorption Technique"!

Wang Chongyang has been "dead" for too long. After the news gets out, probably not many people will believe it or care. Shenhou can easily deny it.

Bai Sun and his ilk are old demonic figures, so they deserved to be absorbed. As for Jinlun Fawang and Ao Bai, they were enemies to begin with. Whether they have already been absorbed or it is proven that they are about to be absorbed, they cannot shake Zhao Wushi's resolve.

But Guo Juxia is different...

This is a great hero who has been guarding Xiangyang for more than ten years. Because the court has recently distrusted Guo Juxia, there has been a lot of resentment in the martial arts world. If it is proven that this was actually done by Zhao Wushi to absorb people's power, he will immediately become the "second Wu Sangui" in the martial arts world!

As for whether others believe it or not?

Chu Luren doesn't need everyone to believe him; he just wants to make Shenhou wary and dare not attack Guo Juxia.

Chu Luren can research the new version of the Innate Skill on his own...

It can be very difficult, or it can be very simple – the Chu Lu people's own "Chaos Skill" and "Dao Embryo Releasing Calamity Scripture" already encompass a wide range of knowledge.

To find out which martial art's "true dual cultivation essence" you want to practice, simply merge the "New Version of Innate Skill" with its corresponding internal skill, and then guide it with "sudden enlightenment".

For example, with the "Nine Yin Manual", Chu Luren can directly integrate the "New Version of Innate Skill" into the "Chaos Skill" and, through enlightenment, guide the fusion result to be "compatible with the "Nine Yin Manual" contained therein", and will naturally obtain the corresponding version of "New Version of Chaos Skill - Nine Yin Manual".

If you want other versions, you can just use the "Marrow Cleansing Classic" to cleanse them. The new version you get is just a simple trick. After you cleanse it, Chu Luren can use it himself. The damage to his internal energy will not be as great as if he cleansed other martial arts.

The martial arts used in dual cultivation may have different effects. For example, the original version of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, since the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra is the other side of the Primordial Qi, can help cultivate innate Qi and is also effective for those who cultivate the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra!

Theoretically, with enough practice, one could even cultivate until their meridians are filled with innate energy, leaving no trace of internal force...

Of course, this is just a concept for Chu Luren, because martial arts alone are useless. Even if it is a "fusion product", it will only make Chu Luren more proficient in dual cultivation. In the end, he still needs a partner.

Chu Luren was a person who valued his integrity and would never indulge himself for the sake of martial arts. Moreover... this was not something to be indulged in!

For dual cultivation to be effective, both parties must be fully engaged, expressing their emotions with utmost sincerity and genuine nature in order to stimulate it.

This is a higher requirement than the "Dao Embryo" requirement. The Chu Lu people with the Dao Embryo are restricted to "mutual consent," while the new version requires utmost sincerity and integrity. For example, when "the emperors took turns being emperors, and the clouds and dust were swept away by the broom," it was probably only voluntary and without resistance, and did not meet the requirement of "utmost sincerity and integrity."

As for whether anyone can meet this requirement with Chu Luren?

Chu Luren was neither sure nor could he possibly try it for the sake of martial arts—otherwise, such a mindset would not be sincere enough!

Chu Luren's goal is to cultivate the "Chaos Technique" of his physical body and the "Dao Embryo Relief Scripture" of his Dao Embryo through dual cultivation—perhaps by completing this dual cultivation process, he can achieve a harmonious relationship with his Dao Embryo.

Of course, there are still many challenges to overcome.

Especially now, Chu Luren's "Dao Embryo Release Calamity Scripture" has only been cultivated to the Seven Calamities Realm, and has not yet reached its peak!

It's not as simple as just throwing the three together and fusing them; otherwise, you'd probably capsize!

Chu Luren only spent the last two days studying the "new version" before heading towards Zhongnan Mountain with Wang Chongyang, whose injuries had mostly healed but whose internal strength foundation was not yet fully restored.

Although Zhao Wushi suffered a defeat once and had already absorbed most of Wang Chongyang's internal energy, he was unlikely to attack him again, which would be a thankless task. However, it was still better to be cautious.

Meanwhile, inside the ancient tomb, Lin Chaoying was still worried, and Wang Chongyang also wanted to go and see Ma Yu...

Ma Yu was not much younger than Wang Chongyang, only one year younger than Zhou Botong. He was considered to have already mastered martial arts when he joined the sect. Although Ma Yu's martial arts skills were not as good as Qiu Chuji and Wang Chuyi, he truly inherited the lineage of the Quanzhen Sect.

Previously, Ma Yu was on his deathbed. Wang Chongyang was being chased and was also poisoned, so he forced himself not to see his eldest disciple and left directly to avoid causing trouble for Chongyang Palace!

Now that he was out of danger, Wang Chongyang wanted to see his disciple one last time... if there was still time.

Of course, Wang Chongyang only planned to meet Ma Yu, and perhaps Zhou Botong in the future; he did not intend to reveal that he was still alive.

After all, marriage is forbidden in the Quanzhen Sect. Ma Yu and Sun Bu'er, two of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen, were originally a couple, but after cultivating Taoism, they became Taoist partners and no longer husband and wife. If Wang Chongyang were to suddenly appear... tsk tsk.

The morale of the Quanzhen School is reduced by 10.

Chu Luren had two reasons for wanting to escort Wang Chongyang for a while, and he also had a long-standing relationship with the Quanzhen Sect. He had even attended Miejue's funeral, so there was no reason for him not to pay his respects to Master Ma...

Chapter 869 Visit

Early August, close to the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Chu Luren and Wang Chongyang had already returned to Chang'an. They originally wanted to take their senior brother to the Qunyu Academy, but Wang Chongyang firmly refused and repeatedly instructed Chu Luren to cherish his primordial yang...

Even though Chu Luren told him that they wouldn't do anything, just chat, Wang Chongyang still refused, his face full of disbelief.

So the two went their separate ways... After gathering information, Chu Luren returned to the inn.

"The Quanzhen Sect hasn't announced any news of a funeral yet, so Junior Nephew Ma should still be alive. However... Senior Brother, do you really want to see Junior Nephew Ma? Are you sure... he won't have any ill will towards you?"

Chu Luren was somewhat worried. What if Ma Yu saw his master return with his mistress and suddenly "rose up from his deathbed and beheaded the Xiongnu chieftain before returning to the frontier"? Would Chu Luren intervene or not?

Although Chu Luren didn't say it explicitly, Wang Chongyang knew what he was thinking from his expression. His old face flushed as he said, "Xuanbao and I are both teacher and friend. He knows me well!"

“That’s true, anyway, you can still find a Daoist partner.” Chu Luren nodded seriously.

Yes, marriage is forbidden in the Quanzhen School, but one can "become a Daoist companion."

Just as Lin Chaoying forbade her descendants from easily finding men, she also set a rule: "If there is a man who would die for you, there is no need to abide by the rules of the sect."

Upon hearing Chu Luren's interpretation of his teachings, Wang Chongyang glared at him, but there was nothing he could do about it, and he was too embarrassed to say anything more.