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Zhu Yuchen gestured for Yin Li (Zhu'er) to sit down and asked, "Do you know the origin of this martial art?"
Yin Li (Zhu'er) was silent for a moment, then shook her head and said, "This is the martial art my mother taught me."
Zhu Yuchen nodded, then shook his head, and continued explaining to her...
It turns out that during the Southern Song Dynasty, in the Western Regions nearby, there was a martial arts force called White Camel Manor, which dominated the martial arts world with its evil and poisonous skills. It was one of the Five Great Masters of Heaven and Earth and was known as the Western Poison.
White Camel Mountain Manor is famous for its poisonous martial arts, the most famous of which is called "Toad Skill," which is the highest level of martial arts cultivation method of White Camel Mountain Manor.
Besides its functions of refining and gathering Qi, attacking, and defending, this martial art can also refine the five poisons, turning harm into benefit, and preventing practitioners of poison arts from being harmed by the toxins.
Besides the Toad Stance, there are four other martial arts techniques: the Thousand Spider Poison Hand, the Serpent Fist, the Instant Thousand Miles, and the Divine Camel Palm.
Due to certain events, the son of the Western Poison died in the Central Plains, and the Western Poison himself went mad because he practiced the wrong internal energy cultivation method. After many years of being insane in the Central Plains, he finally died on Mount Hua.
Ouyang Lie, the elder brother of the Western Poison, suffered a qi deviation while practicing the Toad Stance in his early years, which rendered him infertile. After the Western Poison's death, no one inherited the White Camel Manor, so it gradually declined.
Zhu Yuchen glanced at her and said...
"After the fall of White Camel Mountain Manor, its disciples scattered, and many of its martial arts techniques ended up in the Western Regions. Among them, the 'Thousand Spider Poison Hand' fell into your mother's hands."
"As for whether your mother has any connection with White Camel Manor, I have no idea."
"However, it lacks the method of using the Toad Stance to harmonize all poisons and turn harm into benefit, so when practicing other poisonous arts, it is impossible to completely refine the toxins."
"In the end, the deeper one cultivates the Thousand Spider Poison Hand, the more toxins accumulate in the body, and the uglier one's appearance becomes."
"When the Thousand Spider Poison Hand technique is mastered, the accumulated toxins will flow backwards through the heart meridian, backfiring on the practitioner and causing them to suffer a qi deviation and die from the poison."
"Therefore, this martial art can only be mastered to a minor level at most. After that, every step forward will risk being harmed by the backlash of the poison. It can be said to be one of the evil martial arts."
"You haven't been practicing the Thousand Spider Poison Hand for very long, so your condition isn't showing yet. Do you want to continue practicing now?"
Yin Li (Zhu'er) touched the spots on her face, her expression blank.
Wei Yixiao's expression darkened as he thought of the pain he had experienced when his cold poison flared up. He couldn't bear it any longer and said, "I say, my niece, what are you still hesitating about? This kind of martial art is better left unpracticed than to become a suicide."
Chapter 155 Having Dispelled the Poisonous Skill and Resuming Martial Arts Practice, Master Zhang Enters Dadu with His Sword
Yin Li (Zhu'er) stared blankly for a moment, then silently wiped away her tears and said, "No, without the Thousand Spider Poison Hand, I can't kill that bastard and avenge my mother."
Wei Yi chuckled and said disdainfully, "But even with your Thousand Spider Poison Hand at a minor level, you still can't beat that brat Yin Yewang. By the time you've mastered it, before you can even seek revenge, you'll have poisoned yourself to death. Go find him as a ghost then!"
Yin Li (Zhu'er) looked annoyed and cursed, "What's it to you!" Wei Yixiao glanced at Zhu Yuchen, snorted, and turned away without paying her any attention.
Seeing the look in Yin Li's (Zhu'er's) eyes, Zhu Yuchen put down his teacup and said...
“You poisoned many cattle and sheep before you could leave. The spider nest you mentioned can only offset part of the debt. For the rest, you have to work for me for three years to pay off the debt.”
“I don’t allow the practice of poison techniques and other such wicked and evil methods here, so your Thousand Spider Poison Hands will have to be crippled. However, I will compensate you and give you the opportunity to seek revenge against King Yin Ye.”
"Your bones are light and your spirit is clear and your bones are elegant. You are naturally suited to the feminine style of martial arts, but you have gone astray by practicing poison."
He pointed at Wei Yixiao and said...
"This is Wei Yixiao. He is one of the four great Dharma Kings of the Ming Cult, on par with your grandfather Yin Tianzheng. He happens to be proficient in lightness skills and soft palm techniques. You will learn from him in the future."
"The most unorthodox martial arts are the easiest to learn quickly and are also the most powerful, but the downside is that it is easy to go into qi deviation. After that, you should go to Ah Niu to learn a proper Taoist internal skill."
"By supporting each other in this way, you can make rapid progress and avoid the danger of going astray while practicing evil methods. If you cultivate diligently, you might be able to take revenge on Yin Yewang in three years. What do you say?"
"Three years from now, will I really be able to take revenge on King Yin Ye?" Yin Li (Zhu'er) asked expectantly.
Zhu Yuchen said calmly...
“I have never seen Yin Yewang’s martial arts, but he should practice Eagle Claw Kung Fu like your grandfather. It’s not a very advanced martial art.”
"If you master Wei Yixiao's lightness skill and the Frosty Palm, defeating Yin Yewang will be a piece of cake."
Yin Li (Zhu'er) looked excited, then glanced at Wei Yixiao and stammered, "But...but is he willing to teach me?"
Wei Yixiao scoffed dismissively. At this moment, A Niu, who had been back for quite some time, stood behind him, his fingers cracking. Wei Yixiao's expression froze for a moment, then he chuckled and said, "If you were to become my disciple, I might consider it."
Yin Li (Zhu'er) was naturally carefree. In order to avenge her mother, she cultivated the Thousand Spider Poison Hand and was not afraid of disfiguring herself. So, she immediately knelt down, picked up the teacup on the table, and called him Master.
Wei Yixiao was taken aback by the girl's straightforwardness.
His eyes darted around, and he thought that if this little girl could defeat that brat Yin Yewang in three years, wouldn't that mean his martial arts were stronger than the Eagle King's? What face would that old guy have to be ranked ahead of him?
Thinking of all this, Wei Yixiao chuckled, took the teacup, and said, "Alright, then you can become my apprentice!"
Yin Li immediately bowed three times and kowtowed nine times, becoming Wei Yixiao's disciple.
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"Although you have not been practicing poison techniques for long, it is inevitable that toxins will accumulate in your body. Over time, some of these toxins will penetrate deep into your bones, causing your aptitude to decline."
"To be a servant in my courtyard, you can't do it without martial arts skills. Fine, I'll give you a hand."
Zhu Yuchen called out to Yin Lidao, who had just become a disciple and was preparing to find a place to dispel his poisonous powers.
In her bewildered eyes, Zhu Yuchen flicked his sleeve, and a surge of true energy lifted her into the air. Yin Li (Zhu'er) panicked for a moment, but then calmed down.
Zhu Yuchen pointed his finger out into the air, and streams of Yang energy shot into her meridians and acupoints, filling the living room with a warm and vibrant aura.
A moment later, Yin Li (Zhu'er) let out a cold snort, and cold sweat appeared on her forehead. A wisp of blackish-gray aura emanated from her body, emitting a sweet fragrance. Just a wisp of it was enough to make people nauseous, and it was then trapped and burned away by the powerful Yang energy around Zhu'er.
As the poison dissipated, Yin Li (Zhu'er) visibly weakened, but she exuded a light and airy feeling, which made Wei Yixiao's eyes light up.
Zhu Yuchen used his finger strength to reorganize her meridians and acupoints, dispersing her pitiful little bit of poison power, cleansing her marrow and rejuvenating her body, and leaving the remaining true energy in her body to nourish her meridians and acupoints.
With a wave of his hand, Yin Li floated down to A Niu's side. He flicked his sleeve and said, "The true energy I left in your body is enough to lay a foundation for you. You will cultivate your internal energy with A Niu for a period of time. After your foundation is solid, you can then learn Wei Yixiao's martial arts."
He then waved his hand, signaling them all to leave.
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After the three left, Zhu Yuchen began to read the narration...
Zhang Sanfeng entered Dadu with his sword, killed the two Xuanming Elders with a single blow, kidnapped the Vajra Sect disciple A-San and the monk Yuanzhen (Cheng Kun) from the Ruyang Prince's Mansion, and later slew three armies amidst the vast army of Dadu before disappearing without a trace.
This event caused an uproar throughout the land, and various rebel armies in the Central Plains seized the opportunity to attack cities and plunder territories, and the previously suppressed uprisings once again swept across the land.
The Yuan emperor was furious and issued an edict reprimanding the Prince of Ruyang's mansion for its intention to purge all the major sects.
[Wudang issued an invitation, inviting the six major sects and members of the Ming Cult to gather at Wudang next August to resolve the Xie Xun matter. Undercurrents are stirring throughout the land.]
"Has it changed beyond recognition?" Zhu Yuchen was stunned. The original six sects' siege of Bright Peak probably wouldn't happen. He wondered what would happen at the Wudang gathering.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yuchen shook his head with a laugh. What did these things have to do with him? His cultivation had reached the most critical juncture. Not only could he not stop on the path of refining the spirit, but he also needed to continue to comprehend the sword technique he had conceived.
"However, this means I'll need to make a trip to Bright Peak. I wonder if the Great Shift of the Universe will be helpful for cultivating the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill," Zhu Yuchen pondered as he walked toward his study.
In the original novel, the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth is said to be formed by combining the essence of various martial arts, and its internal energy is considered to be a bug in terms of yin-yang transformation and shifting power.
In the original novel, Zhang Wuji learned the Nine Yang Manual, which opened up all meridians, and the Qiankun Great Shift, which shifted internal energy. He could imitate any martial art as long as he could understand it.
No matter how you look at it, it has some similarities to the Xiao Wu Xiang Gong of the Xiaoyao Sect, but it is much more refined than the Xiao Wu Xiang Gong, and it does not have the hidden danger of losing all martial arts skills due to the intolerance of Buddhism and Taoism in the later period of Kumārajīva.
In this way, Zhu Yuchen secluded himself to focus on cultivation and contemplate the way of the sword. Under the guidance of A Niu and Wei Yixiao, and by absorbing the true energy remaining in Zhu Yuchen's body, Yin Li quickly established a foundation in Taoist internal energy.
She then followed Wei Yixiao to learn martial arts, and with A Niu's guidance, her martial arts skills improved by leaps and bounds.
November arrived in the blink of an eye, and heavy snow was already falling at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains.
In the dead of winter, with snow blocking the roads, a carriage drove out of Zhuwu Lianhuan Village and headed towards Zuowang Peak in the heart of the Kunlun Mountains.
Chapter 156 Encounter with a Servant of the Yin Family, Fan Yao Appears
Zhu Wu Lianhuan Manor was already located deep in the Kunlun Mountains, while the Ming Cult headquarters was even deeper into the heart of the Kunlun Mountains, in the far west of the Kunlun Mountains.
After learning the purpose of Zhu Yuchen's trip, Wei Yixiao fell silent, which was rare for him. If others had claimed that they wanted to take the Great Shift of the Universe from Bright Peak, Wei Yixiao would have just laughed at them and ignored them.
But Wei Yixiao had inexplicable confidence in this young man, believing that he could really take away the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth.
As a protective divine skill of the Ming Cult, this martial art has been a standard skill for the Ming Cult leader. Since Yang Dingtian's death, the Great Shift of the Universe has been lost, but unexpectedly it was left behind at Bright Peak.
As for how the boy knew this, Wei Yixiao couldn't figure it out either. If he said that he was secretly taught by the leader of the Yang Cult, that would be even more absurd. At the boy's age, the leader of the Yang Cult had been dead for who knows how many years when he was born.
However, upon further reflection, he wondered if this young man could learn the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth and take over as the leader. But then he realized it was unlikely. Putting aside others, Yang Xiao himself would never recognize a random person as the leader.
Zhu Yuchen was unaware of Wei Yixiao's thoughts. Although his purpose in coming here was to obtain the Great Shift of the Universe, he had not abandoned his own cultivation and the swordsmanship he had conceived. He remained immersed in sword techniques throughout the journey, constantly deducing and summarizing the various sword techniques he had learned.
"This sword comes from nothingness, from nothingness itself, and must come from wisdom. It cuts through both the mind and the body. It is not only a sword of the primordial spirit, but also a sword that destroys all physical things." Zhu Yuchen realized that he must cultivate his own primordial spirit (yin spirit) before he could take this step.
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Ah Niu and Wei Yixiao took turns driving westward, one on the left and one on the right. They drove non-stop for the first day, covering forty or fifty miles. As dusk fell, the two drove to a valley to take shelter from the wind and cultivate their spiritual practice.
By noon on the second day, the group had left the snowfield. All they could see along the way was vast wilderness. Occasionally, they would encounter one or two herding families, but they would only pass by in a hurry.
After traveling for several days, the group left the wasteland and entered the desert. After passing through the First Line Gorge, they would be close to the Ming Cult headquarters.
Not long after they entered the desert that day, they heard the sound of camel bells in the distance. When they got closer, they found that there were three men dressed as servants, with an eagle with outstretched wings embroidered on their chests, holding steel knives, surrounding an ugly man.
The four men were stunned to see a carriage driving in the desert. One of them, dressed as a servant, took advantage of the moment and rushed forward, slashing diagonally with his knife. However, the man blocked his attack and launched a counterattack.
The other two men dressed as servants immediately rushed forward to help. The three of them weaved in and out, their three steel swords wielding in perfect coordination, forming their own unique formation.
The ugly man was more skilled in martial arts than the three, and he was adept at Central Plains martial arts, appearing to be in complete control. However, he was forced to defend against the attacks of the three for a time.
After observing for a moment, Wei Yixiao chuckled coldly at the three men and said, "Three guys from the Yin family, if you can't handle it, just ask, and grandpa will take him down for you."
Wei Yixiao recognized these three men; they were Wufu, Wulu, and Wushou, disciples of Yin Tianzheng. These three were originally underworld experts who were recruited by Yin Tianzheng after he founded the Tianying Sect. They changed their surname to Yin and became servants of the Yin family.
Then he looked at the ugly man, and after a moment his expression was hesitant. He asked in surprise, "Who are you? You are proficient in all kinds of martial arts. You must not be an unknown person."
At this moment, the three men attacked, stirring up a cloud of yellow sand that rolled like a dragon. Their steel blades were fierce, but they were still helpless against the man.
Upon hearing Wei Yixiao's words, the man didn't turn around. With a move called "Phoenix Three Nods," he forced the three men back and instantly disappeared into the distance using his lightness skill. The three men dressed as servants couldn't catch up, and with a cold snort, they looked at Wei Yixiao.
"Who are we? It's the Bat King. I wonder when the Bat King became someone else's cart driver," one of them, Yin Wushou, said sarcastically.
The three exchanged glances, all with a hint of doubt. They recognized Wei Yixiao, but not the person next to him, and had no idea who was in the carriage.
It's just a mystery who could make Wei Yixiao, one of the Four Great Protectors, submit to be a servant. You have to know that even Yang Xiao doesn't submit to Wei Yixiao.
That's why he decided to speak up and test the waters, intending to provoke Wei Yixiao and get a few words so he could have an explanation to give to the 'White-browed Eagle King' when he got back.
Before Wei Yixiao could reply, the carriage curtain flashed, and a green figure appeared in front of Yin Wushou, raising his hand and striking him in the face with a move called "Frosty Chill".
Despite being suddenly attacked, Yin Wushou remained calm and instead exclaimed, "What excellent lightness skill!" With a swift movement, his steel blade blocked the doorway in front of him, while his left hand gripped an iron caltrop, ready to shoot it at the attacker.
At this moment, the green-clad figure slammed his palm onto the steel blade. With a clang, Yin Wushou felt a chill sweep over him, causing him to shiver and freeze for a moment.
"Icy Palm!" The other two exclaimed in unison and rushed forward, their steel blades slashing at the green-clad figure's shoulders. If the blows landed, they would surely dislocate both shoulders.
The figure in green chuckled, revealing herself to be a female guest. With her hands moving like butterflies flitting among flowers, she used the steel blade for leverage, and gracefully retreated, landing on the carriage shaft.
The two attackers who came at the same time were blocked by her icy true energy and lost their chance to pursue. The three looked up and, upon seeing the woman's face clearly, exclaimed, "Third Miss!"
The figure in green was none other than Yin Li (Zhu'er). She snorted coldly, then spat and said, "Who is your third young lady? Go back and tell that Yin fellow that I will master the Frost Palm in three years and let him and his two good-for-nothing sons wait to die!"
Yin Wufu ignored her and turned to Wei Yixiao, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect as he asked, "I never expected the Bat King to take the Third Miss as his disciple. What a fine Frosty Palm technique! Is the Bat King going against my master?"
Wei Yixiao chuckled coldly, disdainfully saying...
"Do I need to ask Eagle King who I want to take as my disciple? Hehe, I'll watch them fight in the future. If Yin Yewang loses, I'll see how Eagle King will have the face to be ranked ahead of me."
"Hehe, Purple, White, Gold and Green, it's time to change that name. Three years from now, my disciple will teach that brat Yin Yewang a lesson."
Yin Wufu and his two companions remained silent, their faces cold. They took a few steps back and headed north, disappearing into the distance in a short while.
Only then did Wei Yixiao look at Yin Li, his eyes showing satisfaction. He praised, "Your Frosty Palm technique was quite good, but it's a pity your Frosty True Qi was a bit weak. Otherwise, that palm strike and finger strike just now would have left the three of them frozen in place, at your mercy!"
Yin Li snorted coldly, immediately turned around, lifted the carriage curtain, and returned to the carriage to continue meditating and practicing her inner energy.
As Ah Niu drove the carriage, he pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Young Master, that man's martial arts were not weak. Thinking about it carefully, he actually held back. Otherwise, the three members of the Yin family would not have been his match."
Zhu Yuchen didn't even open his eyes, and said in a leisurely voice, "If Fan Yao doesn't even have this much strength, how could he have defeated the Two Envoys of Xiaoyao?"
Chapter 157 Entering the Secret Chamber of Bright Peak
"Fan Yao!"
Wei Yixiao was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, and his whole body turned into a black shadow and disappeared on the carriage shaft.
A moment later, Wei Yixiao once again drifted down onto the carriage shaft like a dark cloud, looking dejected, clearly having failed to catch up with anyone.
He stared blankly and couldn't help but ask, "Fan Yao and Yang Xiao are known as the Two Envoys of Xiaoyao. Both of them are outstanding in martial arts and have beautiful appearances. How come that person just now... was so ugly? Does the young master know the reason?"
Zhu Yuchen said indifferently...