CHAPTER 550: CHAPTER 505: THE CHANGE IN THE FIRMAMENT! MENG CHUAN’S WEAKNESS!

Before leaving, not learning any Martial Arts would indeed be regrettable.

But since the Master Kasyapa remained silent, he couldn’t just open his mouth and ask...

Gradually, Meng Chuan saw the monk remained indifferent, and closed his eyes to comprehend the Martial principles he had gained.

Don’t rush; wait until the Spiritual Power is exhausted, then press a bit...

...

Time passed, and changes slowly emerged.

Master Kasyapa sat as still as a rock, the wrinkles between his brows gradually unfolding.

Meng Chuan noticed that initially, the veins on his forehead pulsed, appearing like entwined tree roots.

Then silver light flowed beneath the skin, like the moonlight pouring down.

He immediately focused his mind, witnessing this appearance; it seemed the old monk had attained some enlightenment.

His complexion first took on a pale blue hue, resembling ancient porcelain with fine golden cracks.

In an instant, there appeared a jade-like luminous glow, as if centuries-old white jade had been infused by divine incense.

His white eyebrows moved without wind, every single strand stretched straight, though his face appeared aged, his spirit remained vibrant.

Suddenly, his earlobes quivered like pendulums, the meditation mat beneath his knees vanished abruptly, the old monk’s body levitating three inches, as though seated on a transparent lotus platform.

"Marvelous."

Kasyapa rose from the lotus platform, striking the ground with his withered hand.

Within ten feet, all the scattered stones jumped and then fell, forming a mystical imprint.

His tone was cheerful, as if he had achieved great enlightenment:

"Little friend, impatient to wait?"

"No hurry, Master, please continue..."

Forgot that the master could "read minds," Meng Chuan felt a bit embarrassed.

The great monk waved his hand.

The stones dancing on the ground, like calligraphy on cliffs, carved rows of scriptures.

Meng Chuan glanced quickly, resembling the content on the cliffs outside.

It also discussed the concepts of "Empty Form" and "Formless," albeit on a deeper level.

However... it inexplicably resonated with Qi Blood Martial Arts, making him eager to try.

He speculated that these scriptures also contained his own contributions...

Meng Chuan was attracted by the words, meanwhile, Master Kasyapa taught beside him:

"Qi Blood permeates the three focuses as the foundation, Formless as the principle. Circulate through the hundreds of veins, break through the shackles. Do not fixate on the form of the fist, only follow the surge of Qi Blood.

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Shed the fixation on form and appearance, Qi Blood returns to true essence, combining Martial with Qi Blood, Formless verifies the true mind."

Meng Chuan comprehended and thought deeply.

The phrasing in the scriptures was no longer obscure.

The meaning of "Formless," just now, was understood through Master Kasyapa.

The Buddhist Sect’s understanding of Formless didn’t have a precise explanation.

Only opposite to "Form," it referred to a liberated state free from attachment to concrete images or concepts.

Regarding the scriptures, his Buddhist Martial principles were lacking, he hadn’t achieved any sudden enlightenment, nor did new Martial Arts appear on his panel.

However, he gazed at the Martial Arts sky.

At this moment, a corner of the place faintly held strange transformations.

Beneath the sky, it remained dim and unlit.

Yet, one by one, small hills rose from the darkness.

Illuminated by the star traces above, their peak edges were faintly visible.

His sight shifted downward.

He saw a Five-Colored Divine Mountain, towering and magnificent.

Meng Chuan realized it represented his Five Elements Martial principles.

This grand mountain, during the time he created law at Wudang in previous days, continually appeared in his mental sea.

Previously, it could only be manifested through "thought" and Spiritual Power.

Unexpectedly, now it appeared like physical substance, falling into the Martial Arts sky.

No need to think about using spiritual depiction, just introspection could reveal the majestic five-colored peaks.

He considered, if two more colors were added.

It would look identical to the Seven-Colored Divine Mountain that Little Gourd Vajra used to suppress the serpent spirit...

Thunder Attribute Martial principles still belonged to the Five Elements, including wind, rain, thunder, lightning, etc.

Therefore, he also didn’t know how to further expand the foundation of this mountain peak.

But he’s not without guesses; the "light" of the Great Saint of Flickering seems to be one profound attribute within nature and the universe.

As his cultivation deepens, he can also touch it, the path is not far.

He pondered to himself:

"Calling it the Five Elements Divine Mountain is a bit limiting, since other attributes exist, might as well call it the Natural Divine Mountain."

As the principles connecting natural and heaven-rise improve, the Divine Mountain will gradually elevate.

Engraved in the Martial Arts sky, creating an inner landscape spectacle.

Martial principles never fade, peaks never collapse.

One proof, eternal proof!

Recalling earlier on Wudang Mountain, the senior uncle’s statement about the realm of fist and foot techniques.

At this moment, blessed by Master Kasyapa’s Formless principle, he truly stepped into the realm of "self-recognition."

Breaking through Rhyme Realm in techniques only represented having the foundation of "self-recognition."

Now these symbolic mountains of fist and foot techniques stand tall beneath the Martial Arts sky.

Representing the start of his path to self-recognition.

Looking beside the Natural Divine Mountain, other divine peaks arise.

Slightly shorter, primarily constituted by Baji Fist veins, just and vigorous sect divine mountain.

Lower still, a Yin-Yang Divine Mountain formed from black and white energies.

T’ai Chi, True Martial Demon-Slaying Nine Forms, etc., the principle of fist skills all embedded within.

In the distance, scattered small hills.

All are from previously learning various factional shallow fist skills to enhance attributes.

At this moment, these all exist in his inner sky, leaving traces.

Meanwhile, Meng Chuan faintly understood:

"As the Divine Mountain under the firmament continues to perfect and unify, reaching towering heights, it is the manifestation of the martial art technique in the ’Understanding Heaven and Earth’ realm."

This concept also aligns with the words of Grandmaster Kasyapa: "Forget the form, return to the truth," which offered him insight.

Some martial techniques emphasize long-range attacks.

For example, Qi Jiguang’s thirty-two styles of Long Fist, and the Tongbei Fist lineage he has yet to master.

Some techniques emphasize hard attacks and direct movements, such as the Five Elements Fist and Baji Fist, which Meng Chuan excels at.

Then there are other techniques that emphasize circling and feigning, like the Eight Trigrams Palm that Xu Qingfeng, his good friend on Lishan Mountain, is adept in.

There’s also the Wudang Tai Chi technique, which emphasizes leveraging close range to generate power, bursting with strength in an instant.

The Nine Demon-Subduing Styles he is currently researching is also similar.

From his current understanding and personal experience,

although each school has its own unique method of exerting force,

the essence of these methods is interconnected.

They all involve a structural exertion of force between the meridians, tendons, and flesh.

This is why they are collectively classified as part of the ’Xingyi’ school.

The activation of these forces is rooted in the same source.

His task is to harmonize and unify these forces, unleashing them in a single punch, resulting in myriad wonders.

This is reflected in his level of understanding, where he can seamlessly integrate between the Divine Mountains beneath the firmament.

Mastering the techniques of a hundred schools to collectively build a peak in martial philosophy!

This is the challenge of the ’Understanding Heaven and Earth’ realm, where others find mastery in a single school already difficult.

Just like Uncle-Master Zhao Shousui, a seasoned Martial Arts Grandmaster, who remains at the ’Understanding Oneself’ realm.

But Meng Chuan is confident in himself.

To him, reaching the ’Understanding Heaven and Earth’ realm is just a matter of time.

Others practice but do not review, causing their techniques to fade with time.

Feedback in the inner landscape beneath the firmament results in a decrease in mountain heights and the collapse of peaks after integration.

He is different!

Certainty that lasts forever is his most solid backing.

The greatest advantage...

He even envisions, one day, dual cultivating both Xingyi and Elephant Form.

In the near future, there will be two towering Martial Philosophy Divine Mountains in his firmament...

Meanwhile, he is immersed in his insights.

In the outside world, Grandmaster Kasyapa is also waiting for him to finish.

After a long time, just as Meng Chuan opens his eyes, he meets the curious gaze of Grandmaster Kasyapa, startling him.

At close range, besides his broad face and large ears, the old monk also has quite large eyes...

"Is this how people practice nowadays?"

Kasyapa, capable of "mind-reading," perceived the changes in Meng Chuan’s heart just now.

After pondering for a moment, Meng Chuan contemplatively replied:

"Grandmaster, this is my understanding of martial arts techniques.

The deeper the insight, the faster the progress in martial arts, which in turn allows more of the ’Heaven and Earth Vital Energy’ to replenish oneself. Transforming into Qi Blood, enriching the martial path."

"Amitabha..."

Kasyapa felt deeply enlightened, truly gaining knowledge.

He has now realized that focusing solely on spiritual practice has significant limitations.

In ancient times during the Spring and Autumn period, he was already at the pinnacle among spiritual practitioners.

Advancing further was an almost impossible task.

The current martial arts practice of Qi Blood, not only allows martial arts to capture vital energy to replenish strength but also consolidates oneself with the three flowers of essence, energy, and soul.

These two aspects work together, helping the human body continuously mutate, thereby breaking through one physical limit after another.

After repeatedly analyzing this practice method, Kasyapa found no hidden dangers.

After deliberating for a long time, he was certain of it.

The martial path of Qi Blood truly is flawless and best suited for human cultivation.

Not being born in this era, Kasyapa does not feel regretful.

His only regret is not having comprehended this path earlier in his time.

Leading the Buddhist Sect and even humanity to evolve in advance, better confronting the invasion of demons.

But hearing what Meng Chuan described about the current situation in the world,

Kasyapa feels gratified.

The formidable power of the Seven-Limit Martial Saint gave him a sense of lingering fear.

Additionally, with the imminent birth of the Eighth Great Limit and the emergence of more and more talented young people like this boy in front of him,

it fills him with hope for the future of humanity.

Kasyapa looked at Meng Chuan, sensing that his mental strength was gradually becoming ethereal.

He knew this boy was about to "disconnect"...

With this thought, he pointed his finger at Meng Chuan’s forehead.

Then he completely imparted the version of the ’Formless Sutra’ he had just combined with the martial path of Qi Blood to him.

"What I have just discussed is called the Formless Sutra, originally a spiritual cultivation method I created.

Now... it counts as the result of combining with the martial path of Qi Blood, similar to the Buddhist Sect successor’s creation of the Heart Sutra Spell you mentioned.

Your Buddhist foundation is too weak; let me thoroughly explain it to you, listen carefully!"

"Understood, please speak, Grandmaster."

The other person’s statement about his weak Buddhist foundation is true.

Afterward going to Shaolin, it will be similar to studying in the Wudang Imperial Scriptures Pavilion, merely taking notes for gradual comprehension.

As time passed, during Grandmaster Kasyapa’s teaching, he gradually became a bit irritable...

"Rotten wood cannot be carved!"

"..."

After three repetitions, Meng Chuan finally gained some understanding.

But there was still no change shown on his panel, he had to continue learning...

He looked at Grandmaster Kasyapa with a hint of shame in his eyes.

Given his current comprehension, he could quickly grasp even Wudang’s Demon-Subduing Nine Styles Fist Skill, which is second only to the Divine Skill.

However, this Buddhist Sect’s Heart Sutra Spell truly touched a soft spot...