From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

The latter three exercises focus on training the Yin orifice, Yang orifice, and Zhonggong orifice within the Three Passes and Nine Orifices.

Tai Chi, whether it is Wudang Tai Chi or Peng Zu Tai Chi, emphasizes form, energy, and intention.

The Yin orifice is the key to the unity of form and momentum, and the key to the unity of form and momentum in "emptiness"; the Yang orifice is the key to the unity of Qi and strength in "spirit"; the Niwan Palace is the key to the unity of intention and spirit in "emptiness".

The so-called Nine Dragons in Harmony is based on these three orifices, integrating intention, qi, and form to present emptiness, strength, and momentum. This is used to cultivate the nine orifices internally, and then, through the great dragon of the spine, one can use qi to control the spirit, the spirit to control strength, and strength to control momentum.

At this moment, Peng Qizi's mastery of Peng Zu Tai Chi had surpassed that of Peng Qianwu. With each step he took, lotus flowers bloomed, and with each breath he created a whirlwind of wind and clouds, as if dragons roared and tigers howled.

In the blink of an eye, he arrived three meters in front of Jiang Liu, crossed his arms, and like a cannonball being fired, he shattered the air and created a wave of true energy. At that moment, a dragon-shaped energy as thick as a water vat surged out and rushed straight towards his face.

Jiang Liu circulated his Qi throughout his body, lightly tapped his right foot, and at the critical moment, twisted his body to the side to dodge, then used the momentum to throw out a palm strike, which landed on Peng Qizi's chest.

Bang!

In a single moment, the opponent's combination of form, energy, and intention was disrupted, the flow of Qi became sluggish, blood spurted from his mouth and nose, and he was sent flying backward.

"That move was really powerful."

Looking at Peng Qizi, who was forcibly suppressing his injuries and standing firmly twenty meters away, Jiang Liu said calmly, "But no matter how powerful the move is, it's useless if you can't hit him."

The difference in life cultivation between Peng Qizi and Jiang Liu is too great. Moreover, Jiang Liu has cultivated the innate talisman diagram, and his six senses are far more acute than ordinary people, so he can see every move of the other party.

However, Peng Qizi once again integrated the Yin Aperture, Yang Aperture, and Zhonggong Aperture, channeling Qi through the Ren and Du meridians, and with his hands clenched in a loose fist, pulled from a distance.

The dragon-shaped energy actually flipped its head and lunged at Jiang Liu from behind!

This is—

The dragon raises its head!

"As expected."

Jiang Liu was not surprised. How could someone who could cultivate his strength to the point of transforming into a true dragon through the nine orifices be unable to control the outward release of his strength?

# Chapter 237 Stepping on Yin and Yang, Controlling the True Dragon

Just as the dragon-shaped Qi was about to bite his back, Jiang Liu leaped upwards, somersaulted, and activated the "Eight-Nine Mysterious Technique," opening his magnetic field and unleashing his reversal of life, making him as light as a swallow. He also transformed Qi into strength, stepping on the Yin and Yang energies, and his strength circulated throughout the body, actually landing steadily on the head of the dragon-shaped Qi.

"what?"

Peng Qizi's eyes widened, for this scene was beyond his imagination!

How can one trample on the strength exerted by another?

But for Jiang Liu, achieving this scene is not difficult.

The Ninefold Reversal of Life and the Internal Refinement of the Nine Apertures, the work of Qi Transformation, ultimately boils down to the gathering of form and dispersal of Qi, which can make one feel light.

By reversing the eight directions and controlling the human magnetic field, Jiang Liu can sense Peng Qizi's human magnetic fluctuations, thereby establishing a connection with him.

There are four methods for creating innate talismans:

The ability to shift stars and change constellations allows him to perceive the changes in force within the dragon-shaped Qi.

The Qiankun Mo Nong technique allows him to perceive the movement trajectory of the dragon-shaped Qi in space;

By practicing the Yin-Yang transformation of the mind and will, and cultivating the eighty-four thousand illusory apertures, his margin for error can be greatly increased.

The ability to perceive all things allowed him to sense the frequency of the Qi flow when Peng Qizi used this move, as well as the vibration frequency of the dragon-shaped Qi in the air.

In addition, he himself knows Tai Chi and has experienced Peng Qianwu's Nine Dragons Combined, and has evolved a move called "Dragon and Snake Evolution" with Tai Chi energy.

Now, I've simply taken my skills a step further, reaching the level of circulating Qi throughout the body! I channel Qi into my ankles, using that Qi to control other Qi—

It's not just about stepping on the dragon-shaped Qi energy, but also about controlling it!

Jiang Liu stepped on the Yin-Yang symbol, his shoulders and hips rising and falling, his arms rotating, using his own strength to drive the dragon-shaped Qi energy under his feet, as if riding a real dragon through the mountains and forests, or like a dragon dancer, his arms holding an invisible long pole, controlling the winding dragon-shaped Qi energy.

Under Jiang Liu's control and the infusion of Qi, the dragon-shaped Qi gradually extended into a dragon body, claws, and tail, darting across the ground and surrounding Peng Qizi.

thump!

Peng Qizi knelt down!

Jiang Liu raised his right foot, riding the dragon head to above Peng Qizi. He twisted his waist and swung his left foot out forcefully, causing the dragon's energy, as thick as a water vat, to open its head and roar, tilting down towards Peng Qizi's crown!

"Junior brother!"

Unable to bear it, Zhao Xinchuan also knelt down with a thud.

The True Dragon Qi Force pierced through Peng Qizi's body and slammed straight into the ground, creating a white shockwave that forced Lu Jin, Hong Guniang, and others watching from a distance to raise their hands to block it.

But the wind wasn't actually that strong; even an ordinary person would only be blown seven or eight meters away at most.

Brother Jiang held back.

Before the shockwave had even dissipated, Lu Jin had already guessed the outcome.

as predicted.

When the smoke cleared, Peng Qizi was unharmed, staring blankly at Jiang Liu standing in front of him, at a loss for what to do.

Why don't you kill me?

After a long while, Peng Qizi finally spoke and asked.

What is our relationship?

Jiang Liu countered with a question.

"...A stranger I just met?" Peng Qizi was a little confused, but still answered.

"So, as a stranger, if you want my help, it's one thing if you don't kneel down and beg me beforehand, but you don't even bring a gift. How can I help you?"

Jiang Liu grinned, looked down at Peng Qizi kneeling on the ground, and chuckled.

Peng Qizi: "..."

"I also heard about the advice you gave Zhao Xinchuan from Sister Chengzhen. Does that apply to yourself as well?"

Jiang Liu patted his head three times. "Why don't you go away from trouble, live in seclusion in the mountains, get married and have children? Is it because you can't let go of the life of a playboy? Or do you actually have other ideas in your heart?"

Peng Qizi remained silent for a long while before saying, "I actually want to change the Tai Chi School and truly promote Peng Zu Tai Chi, but I'm also afraid..."

"To go against your father, against your brothers?"

Jiang Liu chimed in, and seeing Peng Qizi's tacit agreement, he sneered, "If you want to die, there are plenty of ways. You can bang your head against the wall or hang yourself without using your internal energy."

"To die like this is too humiliating," Peng Qizi said.

"You wouldn't feel bad if you died by my hand?"

Jiang Liu's gaze turned serious. "Hidden talent is fine, but pretending to be a playboy is going too far. You may seem to be different from them, but in reality, you're no different from your father, still only thinking of yourself—"

Your father values ​​bloodlines and will not pass on his true lineage to outsiders.

Aren't you the same?

"I don't care what will happen to my reputation if I kill you."

Peng Qizi was startled, then kowtowed with a thud, crying out, "It was my oversight! I..."

Before he could finish speaking, the spot where Peng Qizi was kneeling suddenly cracked and caved in, and he fell down with a scream.

"What's the matter?"

Wang Yaozu ran forward to look and saw that the pit, about the size of a water vat, was nearly twenty meters deep, with trickling clear water flowing out, slowly lifting Peng Qizi, who had fallen into it, upwards.

"What else could it be? That burst of energy just now poured into Peng Qizi's body and dug a well."

Jiang Liu lowered his head and said, "After the Qi energy takes form, its power is extremely strong. Even I find it difficult to take back the force I have just unleashed. I can only use it to strike from a distance, directing the force at his body."

Afterwards, Zhao Xinchuan found a rope and pulled Peng Qizi out of the well again.

After being jolted by the well water, Peng Qizi calmed down temporarily. He thanked Jiang Liu, bid farewell to Zhao Xinchuan, and returned to Taijimen to prepare to confess to Peng Qianwu.

He searched the entire Tai Chi School but couldn't find Peng Qianwu, and even his six older brothers were nowhere to be found.

When asked, the disciples said he had gone out on business.

[Could they be planning a night raid on Ghost Hand King's opera troupe?]

Thinking of this possibility, Peng Qizi was no longer in a hurry. He knew that Jiang Liu and his group would definitely spare their lives, and then he would confess to his father and brothers... Taiji Sect could not continue like this, otherwise it would definitely become history.

Therefore, he has to fight them!

If he hadn't been determined to promote Peng Zu's Tai Chi, why would he have secretly practiced so diligently without Peng Qianwu and the others knowing?

Just be a spoiled brat!

He knew very well that as long as he remained a playboy and posed no threat to his six elder brothers, the Tai Chi Sect and the Peng family could support him until he was old!

Yet he persevered through the tedious process of Qi cultivation and even mastered Peng Zu Tai Chi to a level surpassing that of Peng Qianwu!

Meanwhile, Peng Qianwu, along with his six sons, found Zhao Liren to discuss a plan to deal with Jiang Liu.

"To kill the enemy, force is insufficient; we must use strategy!"

Peng Qianwu also knew about the suppression of the green and white snakes at Leifeng Pagoda, so he offered a suggestion to Zhao Liren: "The Buddhist and Taoist forces in Yuhang go to Leifeng Pagoda every year to chant sutras to suppress the snake demons' resentment."

During this time, they would also seek out some highly skilled individuals to assist in reciting scriptures; the eminent monks of Lingyin Temple must have consulted them.

Reciting scriptures consumes a great deal of vital energy; therefore, performing the actual practice afterward will be much more effective.

Zhao Liren was overjoyed and immediately ordered the members of the detective team to prepare firearms, ready to take action against Jiang Liu and his gang the next day, so that the Ghost Hand Wang Cai Opera Troupe would be completely wiped out of Yuhang!

However, he was also wary of the snake demon, and asked, "Is Lady White Snake really imprisoned under Leifeng Pagoda?"

"There is no White Snake Lady. What they are trying to suppress are just the spirits of two snake demons, one green and one white."

Peng Qianwu didn't know much about spirits, but he wasn't afraid. After all, spirits need something to exist in order to manifest in the world and use their abilities; otherwise, they couldn't harm people at all, at most they could only use illusions to confuse them...

# Chapter 238 What is the value of a spell?

September 25th (Gregorian calendar).

The 27th day of the eighth lunar month.

The Ghost Hand Wang Cai Opera Troupe took a day off and led the children rescued from Xuanwu Hall on an autumn outing to West Lake.