pertwk Chapter 86 Heaven and Earth, All Things, Possess Artistic Conception
Chapter 86 Heaven and Earth, All Things, Possess Artistic Conception
Chapter 86 Heaven and Earth, All Things, Possess Artistic Conception
As the junior brother recounted in detail the events surrounding Mo Zheng's breakthrough, Lan Jun fell silent.
He is indeed the number one genius of Liangzhou Martial Arts Hall, but Mo Zheng broke through in a shorter time and is even younger.
Eighteen years old —
What potential does an eighteen-year-old disciple of the Unity Realm possess?
Even he only reached the state of oneness at the age of twenty.
Without a doubt, Mo Zheng is the true number one genius of Liangzhou Martial Arts Hall; his cultivation speed has already surpassed that of himself.
Unexpectedly, after just a few days of going out on a mission, such a change occurred in the martial arts hall.
No, not just a few days. It was only today, after three years of diligent practice and hard work, that they finally saw the extent of this junior brother Mo's abilities.
Martial arts can only be mastered through gradual accumulation; there is no such thing as instant success.
Lan Jun felt the pressure.
It had been a long time since anyone had given him this feeling, even though he was now only ranked fourth on the True Inheritance Stele.
The other three were on the sixth floor of the Tower of Ascension, just like him. Their strengths were roughly equal, so it was uncertain whether they would be fourth or first if they were to fight.
The other three had been in the Martial Arts Hall longer than him, so they had virtually no hope of making it past the seventh level of the Tower of Ascension. Only he had a chance.
Now Mo Zheng also has a chance.
"Senior Brother Lan Jun."
Seeing Lan Jun deep in thought, the disciple cautiously called out, "May I leave now?"
The nickname "Deadly Gun" wasn't given lightly. Those two short guns could kill monsters like dirt and were equally swift in killing people.
During the mission of the true disciples, Lan Jun's spear felled many martial artists at the Tendon and Bone Realm.
This disciple is under a lot of pressure from Lan Jun.
"Take my horse to the stable."
Lan Jun casually handed the reins to the other party, not giving him a chance to refuse, and then walked into the hall.
"Senior Brother Lan Jun, what's wrong with you—"
The disciple asked.
"Tower of Ascension"
Lan Jun's voice came from afar, and his figure gradually disappeared without turning his head.
As the sun rises, its rays bathe the earth.
A young man in purple robes strode over, with two swords at his waist. He had a handsome and masculine face, and a heroic spirit between his brows. He headed straight for the Sutra Pavilion. Who else could it be but Mo Zheng?
"Look, it's Mo Zheng." "He's Mo Zheng?" "He certainly has a handsome face." —
When the disciples of the Martial Arts Hall saw Mo Zheng pass by, they pointed and whispered among themselves with curiosity.
This is only natural; after all, Mo Zheng has made a huge splash this time.
Inside the Sutra Repository, seven or eight disciples were already queuing up to look at the cultivation techniques. As soon as they saw Mo Zheng enter, their attention immediately turned to him.
The disciple in charge, Xiao Nan, was an old acquaintance of Mo Zheng. Upon seeing him appear, he disregarded the other disciples and laughed heartily, praising, "Hahaha, Junior Brother Mo, oh, no, no, I should call you Senior Brother Mo now, impressive!"
"Don't fight with Senior Brother Mo Zheng."
A tall, beautiful woman with a voluptuous figure smiled radiantly and said, "You remained silent for three years, but when you finally spoke, you astonished everyone. You truly shook the entire Martial Arts Hall. Now everyone is saying that you are the number one genius in our Martial Arts Hall, and even Senior Brother Lan Jun's talent is not to be underestimated—"
"Like you. I wonder if you're free at noon? I'd like to invite Senior Brother Mo for a simple meal and ask him to teach me swordsmanship."
"Senior Sister Xiang Zhen, this isn't a meal, you're clearly trying to eat our Senior Brother Mo!" a male disciple joked.
"Senior Brother Mo, Senior Sister Xiang Zhen has feelings for you. Everyone knows she's usually very aloof. So many disciples have tried to ask her out for a meal, but she never even gave them a second glance," a female disciple said with a smile.
Xiang Zhen wasn't shy at all. She looked at Mo Zheng openly with her beautiful eyes and smiled, "Senior Brother Mo, are you free?"
Mo Zheng felt a little embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, I still need to ask Senior Brother Qian for guidance on cultivation techniques. Let's do it another day."
After saying that, she hurriedly headed towards Qian Zhongyou's room as if fleeing a disaster, leaving behind a somewhat disappointed Xiang Zhen and a group of disciples who were watching the show.
Qian Zhongyou was sitting by the window reading a book.
Upon seeing Mo Zheng, he smiled and nodded at him, saying, "Junior Brother Mo, you did a great job yesterday! You really made a name for yourself. How did it go?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Zheng couldn't help but give a wry smile and said, "Don't even mention it. I only felt good for a short while after leaving the Tower of Ascension. From yesterday to today, I've been treated like a monkey wherever I go, with everyone pointing and whispering behind my back. It's so uncomfortable."
"Who told you to hide it all these past three years and cause such a commotion? Which disciple in our Martial Arts Hall doesn't want to see what this number one genius looks like?"
Qian Zhongyou laughed and said, "It's pitiful that you're acting innocent after getting a good deal. That Junior Sister Xiang Zhen is the eldest daughter of the Xiang family in Youzhou. The Xiang family now has three experts at the Internal Organ Realm, and they have a lot of prestige in our Hun Tian Sect. She invited you to dinner and sword practice, and you ran away?"
The Xiang family of Youzhou?
Mo Zheng knew about this family. Liu Qing had told him about some powerful martial artists who were hard to beat even in the Visceral Realm. The Xiang family of Youzhou had one such martial artist who had once fought Liu Qing in a sword duel and the two were evenly matched.
"Alright, Senior Brother Qian, let's not waste time with these idle chatter. I just want to focus on martial arts. I've come here specifically to ask you to recommend a martial arts technique that cultivates inner peace."
"In the entire martial arts hall, when it comes to extensive knowledge and strong memory, even Master Liu is no match for you, Senior Brother."
Do not flatter or fawn.
However, this is also true. Qian Zhongyou usually spends his days in this library, studying various martial arts styles. He is very knowledgeable, and even most teachers may not know as much as he does.
"That's a bit of an exaggeration. Master Liu is a grandmaster of swordsmanship, with vast knowledge that we juniors can't compare to."
Qian Zhongyou modestly said, "However, regarding the martial arts realm, since you have just broken through to the Unity Realm, it would be best for you to take some time to consolidate your foundation before trying to comprehend it. There is no need to rush."
"Besides, the Martial Saint's inheritance will arrive in a few days, and then—hmm?!"
Qian Zhongyou suddenly stopped talking and stared at Mo Zheng in disbelief. Mo Zheng seemed to have transformed into a gentle breeze, with a faint tendency to merge into the world.
"This—this is—"
He rubbed his eyes, saying in disbelief, "Martial Arts Intent, Junior Brother Mo—you actually comprehended it?"
"I've only grasped a tiny bit; please excuse my poor performance, Senior Brother," Mo Zheng said with a slight smile.
Having just broken through to the Unity Realm, one shouldn't be in a hurry to comprehend martial arts techniques and should wait for the Martial Saint's inheritance. But Mo Zheng is so focused on Headmaster Feng's reward that he can't wait any longer.
In a year, one can fully comprehend the essence of martial arts. Even Mo Zheng has no guarantee of success, so he naturally seizes every second.
But he was too embarrassed to tell Qian Zhongyou about his desire for a reward, so he decided to show off his cultivation level instead.
"No wonder! No wonder the basic cultivation techniques are slow in the early stages but fast in the later stages; it turns out they can directly enter the realm of martial arts intent!"
Qian Zhongyou muttered to himself, his eyes filled with envy as he looked at Mo Zheng.
The most difficult hurdle in the Visceral Realm is comprehending the martial arts intent. Since Mo Zheng has already entered the realm, it's just a matter of time. It can be said that as long as nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely reach the Visceral Realm!
Which true disciple dares to confidently claim that they will definitely achieve success?
Even Qian Zhongyou himself wouldn't dare say that.
"Unfortunately, it takes far too long to fully comprehend the basic techniques." He sighed again, "Only a genius like Junior Brother Mo Zheng could traverse this path in such a short time."
"It was just luck," Mo Zheng said. "Please keep this a secret, Senior Brother."
The principle that "the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind" is something that Mo Zheng naturally understands, and Qian Zhongyou also understands.
Achieving mastery of the true teachings at the age of eighteen is already an astonishing accomplishment. As for sword intent, Mo Zheng would never have revealed it if Headmaster Feng hadn't forced him with his own martial arts intent.
"Don't worry, junior brother, I know what's important."
Qian Zhongyou readily agreed, but his heart was still uneasy.
That's sword intent!
True disciples are all geniuses among geniuses, comprehending the mysteries of unity at a young age. However, how many of them can ultimately grasp the essence of the art?
Mo Zheng is only eighteen years old.
At eighteen, they had just entered the martial arts hall, but at the same age, they had already grasped the essence of martial arts.
This stark contrast left even a martial arts genius like Qian Zhongyou, who had the potential to reach the Visceral Realm, feeling somewhat uneasy.
"Senior Brother Qian, the cultivation technique—"
Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Mo Zheng couldn't help but speak up to remind him.
"Oh, oh, oh, cultivation techniques—I'll go find you a few cultivation techniques that embody the essence of wind."
Qian Zhongyou snapped out of his daze and hurriedly stood up. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "I almost forgot. Martial arts techniques at the Intent level need to be reviewed by Master Han. Let's go see Master Han."
True disciples, although directly receiving the martial saint's inheritance, often consult other techniques at the realm of artistic conception. Learning from others can be beneficial; sometimes the martial saint's inheritance is too profound, and by drawing parallels, one might unexpectedly gain something.
Han Zheng is making tea.
Compared to Liu Qing and other martial arts instructors, he was much more relaxed.
The main reason is that he suffered some injuries when he was young, which have never fully healed, making it difficult for him to exert the strength of the Visceral Realm. As a result, he retired in this Scripture Pavilion, without having to take on disciples, and lived a very leisurely life.
With disciples like Qian Zhongyou and Xiao Nan sharing most of the tasks, his job at the Scripture Pavilion became much easier.
"Hey, Xiao Qian, Xiao Mo, you're here. Sit down, have some tea."
Upon seeing the two people enter, Han Zheng warmly invited them to sit down.
"I didn't expect Master Han to still remember his disciple," Mo Zheng said.
He had only dealt with the other party once, and three years had passed. Unexpectedly, this Master Han could still recognize him.
"You little rascal, how could I not know about the commotion you caused yesterday?"
Han Zheng smiled and said, "I could tell from the beginning that you had extraordinary talent and comprehension, and now it has been proven true."
That time, Mo Zheng's breakthrough speed was so fast that it almost scared him to death.
Therefore, when he first heard yesterday that Mo Zheng had mastered the true teachings, he was much calmer than others who were shocked. He had already witnessed it all before.
"Master Han, Junior Brother Mo has come here seeking martial arts techniques at the realm of artistic conception," Qian Zhongyou said.
"Martial arts technique? Little Mo is really impatient; he can't even wait a few days. I'll go look for it."
Han Zheng laughed, but instead of trying to persuade him like Qian Zhongyou, he stood up and started rummaging through a row of bookshelves behind him, saying as he searched, "True disciples only have one free opportunity a year to comprehend martial arts techniques and concepts. The rest of the time, you'll need to contribute points. Xiao Mo, you'd better cherish this opportunity."
Martial arts techniques at the realm of martial arts intent are all the result of a lifetime of painstaking effort by those at the Visceral Realm, hence their high price, with each technique listed as requiring over a thousand contribution points.
What does one thousand points mean? It's a full 100,000 taels of silver!
Don't complain about the price. It's only in the martial arts hall that you can learn and cultivate a Visceral Realm technique for 100,000 taels of silver. If you were outside, let alone 100,000 taels, even if you paid 1 million taels, would any Visceral Realm master be willing to teach you a technique?
At this level, the resources they need for cultivation cannot be bought with money; money is no longer of much use to them.
"By the way, which martial arts lineage did you choose?" Han Zheng suddenly asked.
"Wind and Fire Qi Sword"
"The Wind and Fire Sword Technique is much more difficult to pass down than the other two."
Han Zheng nodded, found a booklet, handed it to Mo Zheng, and said, "The Gale Slash is very suitable for you. Remember, after you learn the Wind and Fire Qi Sword, don't rush to start with the fire intent. Cultivate the wind intent first."
"This disciple understands, and thanks Master Han for the reminder."
Mo Zheng bowed and thanked them, then took the booklet. He knew the other party genuinely cared for him.
"Same as always, go check next door. Xiao Qian and I will have a cup of tea. Pay me back when you've learned it."
The martial arts techniques in the Sutra Repository are not allowed to be taken out; they can only be studied and memorized here before being returned.
Mo Zheng bowed again, walked to the next room, and began to carefully comprehend the "Wild Wind Slash" technique.
"So many different moods and atmospheres?"
Mo Zheng was taken aback after just a quick glance at the booklet.
The inscription reads: "A martial artist cultivates his qi and blood, controls his strength, and thus enters the realm of subtlety; he generates internal energy and unites it with his weapon, thus achieving unity; as for the realm of intent, it is to comprehend the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, transform them into one's own martial arts, and borrow the power of heaven and earth to enhance oneself, thus achieving the realm of intent."
Everything in the universe possesses its own artistic conception. Mountains, rivers, lakes, wind, rain, thunder, and lightning are all examples of this. When a martial artist comprehends the artistic conception of the universe and enhances himself, he can unlock his higher potential, unleash greater power, and even borrow a portion of the power of the universe, becoming infinitely powerful.
With the enhancement of artistic conception, internal energy is used to attack by leaving the body with the help of weapons. The knife becomes knife energy and the sword becomes sword energy, which is sharp and unstoppable, and invincible.
Wind, formless and intangible, can be light or heavy, and its sensations are entirely determined by the mind. It has characteristics such as gentle breeze, soft breeze, whirlwind, and gale.
The name "Whirlwind Slash" is derived from the word "whirlwind," highlighting the sword technique's emphasis on fierce and relentless attacks.
If the younger generation of disciples is not in harmony with the mind, their practice will be twice as difficult and half as effective. I hope you will think carefully again and again.
"Everything in the universe possesses its own artistic conception, even the artistic conception of the wind itself is so abundant?"
Mo Zheng read on and gained a more comprehensive understanding of the artistic conception. According to the creator of this technique, cultivating artistic conception is not just about comprehension, but also about conforming to one's own temperament; otherwise, the effect will be poor.
For example, the Gale Slash is about capturing the essence of a raging wind. If someone like Qian Zhongyou, with his calm and collected personality who dislikes taking risks, were to practice this sword technique, he might not be able to fully comprehend the meaning of "raging."
"Teacher Han's intentions are truly commendable!"
Mo Zheng sighed inwardly. The artistic conception contained in the "Unswerving Wind and Fire Sword" was a raging wind and a wildfire. However, his own personality, although seemingly gentle, often led him to do things out of line. For example, when he first joined the sect, he fought against the Hidden Dragon Society alone. When his own strength was weak, he dared to challenge You Chen Dong.
He opened the detailed instructions for the subsequent techniques and began to study and comprehend them carefully.
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