Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Chapter 306 The Thirteen Protectors' External Training! Who are you?
Smoke grenades enveloped the surroundings.

Ma Nanshan led his elite troops, following behind heavily armored warhorses, and entered the Tongshankou Fortress defensive position within fifty meters.

Although the thick smoke obscured the view at this time.

but,

Ma Nanshan could clearly sense that Ximentang's defensive position was only a few dozen meters away.

this moment,
The sounds of heavy machine guns and artillery firing were awe-inspiring.

The rebels in the rear are now counterattacking with Japanese field artillery.

Although Ma Nanshan was almost suffocated by the surrounding smell of gunpowder, his heart was filled with fighting spirit.

They finally broke into the enemy's camp.

therefore,

He raised his battle sword and roared:

"Brothers, kill!"

Immediately afterwards, he exerted force with his feet, and his body moved like lightning, launching a final charge towards Ximentang's position.

at this time,

Suddenly, a row of gun barrels appeared on the defensive position of Ximentang.

Before Ma Nanshan could react, a cold voice came from not far away:

"Don't kill him, let him in!"

Wow——!
Suddenly, a gap appeared in Ximentang's defensive position.

Ma Nanshan, followed by several heavily armored warhorses, charged through the gap.

but,

The moment he charged into the Ximentang position, the defensive fortifications quickly closed in.

Da da—da da—!
Boom boom——!
The relentless suppression of grenades and heavy machine guns kept the other heavily armored warhorses and the other rebels behind Ma Nanshan out of the fortifications.

The heavy machine gun spewed fire, and bullets swept down like a storm.

"Oops--!"

Ma Nanshan was taken aback, even though he had already rushed into Ximentang's defensive position.

but,

The smoke grenades separated him from his elite troops.

There was no other way; he was always at the forefront, always charging ahead.

At his speed, how could anyone else behind him possibly keep up?

Bang-!
A loud sound rang out.

The broadsword in Ma Nanshan's hand was shattered instantly.

Next,
A young man put down a long musket and said to him in a deep voice:
"Ma Nanshan! One of Sun Zhong's most capable and fierce generals, a master of Iron Bone Internal Strength, and an expert in Shaolin Arhat Fist!"

"Great! You're the one!"

"I'll give you a chance. If you can defeat me, I can spare your life."

Swish!
Ma Nanshan took a deep breath, stared at the young man not far away, and slightly bent his knees.

"who are you?"

He had never met Chen Jie.

Because Ximentang had always been based in Beijing and Shandong, its rise to prominence was very short-lived.

Therefore,
Although Ma Nanshan had heard of Chen Jie, the leader of Ximentang, he had never seen a photo or portrait of Chen Jie.

"Who I am is not important. Come on, let me see just how strong you really are, this master of Iron Bone Dark Force!"

Chen Jie snorted coldly.

He had killed many masters of the Iron Bone Dark Force realm, starting from the two leaders of the Axe Gang and continuing until he razed the Fragrant Pavilion.

During this period, many Iron Bone Dark Force masters have died at his hands, including even Masters of Marrow Transformation and Energy Transformation.

But this time,
It doesn't rely on firearms, nor on 'high-simulation electric shock gloves' or 'strong glue'!
He wanted to defeat a master of the Iron Bone Dark Force Great Perfection realm in a fair and square manner!
Although his martial arts level was only at the mid-stage of Iron Bone Dark Force.

but,

Facing Ma Nanshan, who had reached the pinnacle of Iron Bones and Dark Strength, Chen Jie showed no fear whatsoever.

Swish-!
He took a step forward, leaning his weight forward, and assumed the starting stance of authentic Chuojiao Kung Fu.

Ma Nanshan narrowed his eyes, sensing a hint of threat.

but,

He looked up and sized up Chen Jie for a moment, and found that the other party's martial arts level was only at the mid-stage of Iron Bone Dark Force.

call--!
Ma Nanshan took a deep breath and turned to look around.

This is a secluded valley within the Tongshankou Fortress defensive works.

Aside from a few guards at the Ming Jin realm, the only person around was this young man.

The rest of the Ximentang were on the outer perimeter of the fortifications, doing their utmost to repel the rebel army's charge.

Explosions could be heard continuously from the outside, indicating that the heavily armored warhorses had not yet broken through Ximentang's defenses.

"Hmph! No matter who you are, if you dare to block my way, you must die today!"

Sensing Chen Jie's aura, Ma Nanshan bent down and assumed the starting stance of Shaolin Luohan Fist.

Compared to Shaolin Luohan Fist, he was actually more skilled with a knife.

unfortunately,

His broadsword was shattered by a Barrett sniper rifle.

Shaolin Luohan Fist is one of the most famous boxing styles in Shaolin martial arts. It is easy to understand, but difficult to master!
Generally speaking,
The simplest boxing techniques, when practiced to a high level, become more practical and powerful.

Whether it's the basic skills in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) or the starting stance of any martial art.

Once a martial arts master breaks through to the Iron Bone Dark Force realm, their martial arts techniques have already reached the point of being refined through countless trials.

When facing an enemy, their moves are ever-changing and unpredictable.

Any move can become a deadly attack.

Ma Nanshan steadied himself on his horse stance, then pushed off backward with his feet, charging towards Chen Jie with the force of a tiger descending a mountain.

Woohoo——!
The punches came like a storm, instantly closing to within two meters of Chen Jie.

Use the momentum from your feet to launch a long-range attack!

In an instant,
The fist struck Chen Jie's vital areas—chest, abdomen, and heart—like a hammer blow, each strike potentially fatal.

Shaolin Luohan Fist emphasizes rigorous stances and the integration of offense and defense.

One split, one body!

This is the most distinctive feature of Shaolin Luohan Fist. Whether in offense or defense, it uses the side to generate power, with penetrating fist force, and the target is the opponent's vital center line.

It emphasizes varied boxing techniques, using feints and quick transitions as its core.

When one reaches a high level of skill, their punches are like thunder, unstoppable.

Therefore,
Knowing he had no way out, Ma Nanshan launched a fierce attack without hesitation.

next moment,
He took three punches with each step, each move linked to the next, his movements expansive and powerful.

obviously,
He seemed to know that Chen Jie was very good at legwork, so he used a close-quarters combat style, making it impossible for Chen Jie to kick.

Shaolin Kung Fu emphasizes power, speed, and quick victory.

Simultaneously,

Grappling, striking, straight punches, and counter-shock are all integrated into the fist techniques.

It can be attacked from both near and far!

At this moment, in close combat, Ma Nanshan's Shaolin Arhat Fist unleashed its strongest power.

Once the distance is widened, he moves forward with his footwork, creating a sprint, sticking to the target relentlessly, and launching a quick side attack.

Therefore, in terms of fighting style, Shaolin Kung Fu is all-encompassing and profound.

Ma Nanshan was a master of Iron Bones and Dark Strength, and also a general leading troops.

His fighting style is more aggressive, fierce and invincible.

He knew that the longer he stayed in Ximentang's defensive position, the more dangerous it would be for him.

They must break through the encirclement as soon as possible and rejoin their own troops.

So, he immediately unleashed his signature move: the Shaolin Arhat Fist!
With overwhelming force, they crushed their opponent completely.

Although he didn't know Chen Jie's exact identity, he could tell from the tense expressions on the faces of the guards around him that Chen Jie held a high position in the Ximen Hall.

A single whip strike in a horse stance is like a spirited horse charging forward.

With a powerful punch, he aimed straight for Chen Jie's vital areas in the chest and abdomen.

This deadly move is none other than the ultimate technique of Shaolin Luohan Fist – Wild Horse Turns Back!
Chen Jie's waist sank, and his fist loosened.

Then,

His gaze was calm, and with his five claws raised together, he struck and grabbed at Ma Nanshan's arm with lightning speed!
Thump thump thump—!
Ma Nanshan took three steps back, raised his arm forward, and kept a one-meter distance from Chen Jie.

boom!
A deep, muffled sound rang out.

He flicked his wrist upwards, then slammed his fist into Chen Jie's Eagle Claw Kung Fu!
A child worships Buddha!

Ma Nanshan's Shaolin Luohan Fist explodes with full force, his movements are expansive and dynamic, combining offense and defense.

He maintained a one-meter distance from Chen Jie throughout, moving with lightning speed.

More importantly, he has a very solid foundation and is as steady as a mountain.

Chen Jie unleashed his full Eagle Claw Kung Fu, yet he couldn't even touch his opponent's vital points.

Instead, in one exchange between the two, he fell into a disadvantageous position and was forced to retreat several steps after Ma Nanshan knocked his arm away with a single move.

"This guy truly lives up to his reputation as a master of the Iron Bone Internal Strength realm; his combat prowess is unfathomable!"

"Fortunately, my Spirit Refining Realm has already broken through to the 'Guarding the Aperture' stage, which is a whole realm higher than his."

"Otherwise, with my mid-stage Iron Bone Internal Strength martial arts level, I would be no match for him at all!"

In the blink of an eye, Chen Jie and Ma Nanshan clashed fiercely, but Chen Jie gained no advantage whatsoever.

but,

This situation was within his expectations.

The opponent was a true master of Iron Bones and Dark Strength, and commanded a large army, making his aura far stronger than that of ordinary martial arts masters.

Generally, such opponents possess the most terrifying combat power, even far exceeding that of opponents at the same level.

After unleashing his full power, Ma Nanshan adopted the most aggressive and fast-paced attacking style.

Quick and decisive

He had no interest in wasting time with Chen Jie; he only wanted to kill Chen Jie as soon as possible, break through the encirclement, and rejoin his own troops.

Chen Jie's arm was jolted back by Ma Nanshan's Arhat Fist. He immediately withdrew his hand and followed the momentum, suddenly throwing a punch down the middle, heading straight for the opponent's center line.

This counter-punch was a stroke of genius.

Mighty Vajra Fist!
The Mighty Vajra Fist, one of the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts, is incredibly powerful!
boom!
The mental techniques of "Vajra Kung Fu" allow for free movement and are integrated with the powerful Vajra Fist.

at this time,

Chen Jie relaxed his whole body and focused his strength on one point.

This powerful Vajra Fist combines essence, energy, and spirit into one.

To develop the power of your fist to the point of complete control, you must have a sense of clarity and understanding.

It's like the feeling of breathing, both relaxed and relaxed, that allows one to enter a state of 'no fist, no intention'.

Ordinary martial arts masters, even top-tier masters who have reached the level of mastering internal strength, can only cultivate their fist techniques to the point of achieving a unity of internal strength and internal energy, specifically the state of "qi sinking to the dantian".

but,

To achieve a unity of spirit, energy, and mind in both boxing techniques and internal energy cultivation, and to simultaneously execute the boxing stance.

Therefore, to reach the peak of the Refining Spirit realm, one must reach the peak of Inner Vision, or even step into the Guarding Aperture realm!

The realm of spiritual refinement differs, so the same punch can contain completely different meanings.

The way of martial arts is profound and extensive!
The most important aspect of Chinese martial arts is the artistic conception. The same punch can have vastly different power depending on the artistic conception.

Once you grasp the essence of the simplest basic boxing technique and understand its meaning, you will be able to unleash its full potential and make rapid progress in your boxing skills.

Therefore,
Talent is a magical thing.

Once you grasp the essence of the boxing technique, you can achieve a basic level of proficiency in three months.

With a higher level of comprehension, one can truly grasp the essence of the boxing technique and master it within a year.

Those martial artists with slightly less talent who are unable to grasp the essence of boxing techniques will find it difficult to even begin to master the basics after three years of diligent practice.

In the end, all you can do is possess the form, but not the power!
The master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you!
Talent is the core factor that determines the depth of martial arts mastery, even surpassing diligence and hard work.

boom!
Ma Nanshan's Arhat Killing Move—Black Tiger Digs Out the Heart—went straight for Chen Jie's vital chest and abdomen.

This powerful punch, delivered at close range, was unstoppable and as fast as lightning.

A dull thud was heard as a heavy punch landed on Chen Jie's body.

In an instant,
Ma Nanshan felt a sudden contraction in the pores of his body as his fist struck Chen Jie's vital area in the chest and abdomen.

but,

Chen Jie's chest and abdomen were like a tough piece of leather armor. In the instant he stepped back to dissipate the force, he actually withstood a heavy punch.

Ma Nanshan's powerful punch was like hitting rotten leather; it couldn't penetrate the material!

and,

After the force of the punch spread, it actually created a counter-force.

"The Thirteen Bodyguards' External Strength Training!?"

Ma Nanshan's expression changed drastically, and he took three steps back, exclaiming in shock:

"Who are you? How do you know the Thirteen Bodyguards' Horizontal Training Technique!"

Ma Nanshan's mind was buzzing.

The Thirteen Protectors' Horizontal Training Manual is an imperial secret technique. Although it has been scattered throughout the martial arts world, many people have learned fragments of it.

but,

Anyone who can grasp the essence of the "Thirteen Protectors' Horizontal Training" will be much stronger than martial artists of the same level.

This martial art is difficult to comprehend, and even more difficult to master!

However, it is undeniable that once you master the "Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training" kung fu, you will be invincible at the same level!
If you can't break through the opponent's weak point, you can't shake their defense at all.

hiss--!
Ma Nanshan felt cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

He just punched Chen Jie in the chest and abdomen, which was very painful.

Instead of penetrating the force, the force rebounded, layer upon layer, condensing and refusing to dissipate.

Chen Jie fully activated the "Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training" while simultaneously using the "Diamond Skill" to assist himself.

To put it in a more mystical way, he used the "Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training" double-layered defense to directly confront Ma Nanshan's Shaolin Arhat Fist.

Although Ma Nanshan's martial arts power exertion level has broken through to the Great Perfection of Iron Bone Dark Force.

but,

His strength has not yet reached the level of "refining the spirit and returning to emptiness" and transforming his marrow into power.

Therefore,
His strength could not be condensed into a line, so he could not break through Chen Jie's full-force "Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training"!
Back then, Yan Hu, the leader of the Axe Gang, defeated countless masters of the same level with his "Thirteen Protectors' Horizontal Training".

If Ma Nanshan's martial arts power exertion level breaks through to the Marrow Transformation Realm, Chen Jie might still worry that the opponent can break through his external martial arts skills.

But the opponent was only at the Great Perfection of Iron Bones and Dark Strength.

With Chen Jie's 'Guarding the Aperture' realm of spiritual refinement, he could naturally tell whether there was any danger in directly confronting his opponent.

If he dares to fight Ma Nanshan with his martial arts skills, he is confident that he can defeat him.

Chen Jie suddenly unleashed the "Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training," which was truly the nemesis of Shaolin Luohan Fist.

Shaolin Luohan Fist is characterized by its expansive and powerful movements, as well as its varied and dynamic techniques.

Chen Jie's "Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training" kung fu instantly tightens muscles and bones, allowing for penetrating power.

Simultaneously,

His Vajra Skill was activated, and his muscles and bones, following the force of the opponent's punches, concentrated the power at one point, gathering it without dissipating.

Therefore,
He was able to withstand Ma Nanshan's powerful punch without being penetrated or impacted by the hidden force of the punch.

Not a single feather can be added, not a single fly can land!

This is the state of martial arts power exertion that can only be achieved at the level of Yi Sui Hua Jin.

but,

At this moment, Chen Jie, having combined the Vajra Skill and the Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training, instantly achieved this state.

The "Thirteen Protectors' Horizontal Training" is a martial art that is invincible within the same realm, and it is by no means an empty name!
(End of this chapter)