Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Woohoo——!
Nanjing, the training ground in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion.

A strong wind howled, and fallen leaves drifted down!
The surrounding sand was blown away by gusts of strong wind.

It was accompanied by the vibration of the air, and it exploded like thunder.

It is majestic and powerful, and invincible!
The sun was blazing high in the sky, but inside the training ground, it felt as if a storm was about to break.

Muscles and bones roared in unison, like the thunderous roar of tigers and leopards!
Yang Xihe, the leader of the Cao Gang, sat on a mahogany chair next to the training ground, with a tea table beside him.

As the leader of the Cao Gang, a master of the Blood Pill Technique, Yang Xihe wielded considerable influence in the martial arts world.

but,

Inside the governor's mansion, he sat respectfully in a chair, intently watching Chen Jie practice his boxing.

at the same time.

Thirteen Aunt was also sitting in the house next to the martial arts training ground.

She leaned against the window and looked up at Chen Jie.

At this moment, all she could see was Chen Jie.

She never expected that her junior brother's martial arts would surpass hers so quickly, breaking through to the 'Great Perfection of Iron Bone Dark Strength' realm.

and,

My junior brother's Refining Spirit Realm has even broken through to the 'Late Stage of Guarding the Aperture'.

Genius of geniuses!

She recalled the first time she met her junior brother, how she taught him martial arts, how she became his wife, and how he later became the governor of Shandong.

Thirteen Aunt was deeply moved and could not calm down for a long time.

at this time,

On the training ground, the person sparring with Chen Jie was Kong Long, a protector of the Cao Gang and Yang Xihe's right-hand man, who was also a master of the Transformation Realm.

Kong Long was a renowned master in the martial arts world, having experienced countless battles.

Although there is still a gap in combat strength compared to top-tier geniuses like Li Lingyue and Nakajima Shinobu.

But his skills were no less than those of the Japanese ninja Sarutobi Sasaki.

boom!
Chen Jie unleashed a powerful Vajra Fist followed by a series of jabbing kicks.

The integration of fist and leg techniques, along with the full expression of the power generation of the "Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training," allows for a complete mastery of the art.

Faced with Chen Jie's series of attacks, Kong Long could only avoid his sharp edge and retreat step by step.

So fierce!
He simply couldn't believe that he had been forced into such a sorry state by a martial artist at the 'Iron Bone Dark Force Perfection' level.

Kong Long's Southern Fist style, "Iron Horse Seeking Bridge," has reached a level where both hardness and softness are perfectly combined.

but,

Faced with Chen Jie's Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound attack, they dared not easily engage in a direct confrontation.

Of course, this is not a life-or-death struggle, but a friendly sparring match.

Therefore,
Chen Jie's attack was merely a probing move; he wasn't going all out.

Swish-!
As the kick drew near Kong Long, Kong Long's abdomen suddenly contracted, unleashing a powerful "whale sucking water" technique.

Then,

He sprang to his feet and his body slid backward at an angle.

In an instant, Kong Long escaped Chen Jie's attack range.

The movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

However, little did he know that his dodge and retreat had just fallen into Chen Jie's prediction.

Chen Jie kicked forward, using the momentum to chop down.

One flick, one fall, one chop, one stomp!
It was as if a heavenly blade had fallen, unstoppable, sealing off all of Kong Long's escape routes.

at the same time,

Chen Jie unleashed a powerful, spinning punch, his legwork rebounding and deflecting the force, leaving his entire body parallel to the ground.

His body spun rapidly, and his fists, propelled by the momentum of his leg movements, aimed straight for Kong Long's dantian, a vital point directly in front of his chest and abdomen.

A series of attacks, dazzling and impossible to defend against.

Bang, bang, bang—!
Kong Long quickly blocked with both arms, but he was a beat too slow.

His arms had been trained to the point of being as strong as steel, and now, having exhausted all his strength, his inch-burst attack could not form an effective defense.

Chen Jie's "Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water," a combination move imbued with the thunderous roar of tigers and leopards, is increasingly ferocious with each kick, creating a powerful and overwhelming force.

Kong Long parried three blows in succession, retreating five or six steps as if struck by lightning.

Then,

Three footprints appeared in his dantian, chest and abdomen area.

One kick, three strikes!
Then, Chen Jie lightly tapped his knee with his leg.

For a moment, he felt as if his leg was broken, as if a bayonet had pierced his leg, and his leg bone was subjected to a violent impact.

Fortunately, Chen Jie did not unleash his full power with the 'Inch-Through' technique; otherwise, Kong Long would have suffered a severe blow from that deadly move.

"To become a pair of mandarin ducks, I would gladly die; to be a pair of mandarin ducks, I envy not even the immortals!" This is the spirit of the Chuojiao Lianhuan Kick; you have mastered it to perfection!

"Kong Long is renowned in the martial arts world and is considered a top expert with extremely rich experience."

"He knew perfectly well that your 'Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water' combo was a deadly move, but he just couldn't avoid it."

"It is evident that your 'refinement of spirit' far surpasses his, and you have mastered this 'Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water' move to the point of perfect harmony of intent and spirit."

"With the Blood-Moving Pill Force, I believe no one can stop your series of attacks."

Yang Xihe, the leader of the Cao Gang who had been sitting on the sidelines watching the battle, stood up and said with a smile.

It's been two days since I returned here from 'Urban World'.

After receiving guidance from Yang Xihe and engaging in continuous exchanges with Kong Long, Chen Jie...

He has fully mastered his martial arts, achieving a comprehensive understanding and a stable level of skill.

Simultaneously,

He mastered the "Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water" move, a combination of Chuojiao Kung Fu and Tietui Kung Fu, to an unparalleled level.

Yang Xihe practiced boxing, but was not proficient in leg techniques.

but,

The way of martial arts is to return to oneness; the greatest truth is the simplest.

His martial arts level is 'Blood-Moving Pill Strength', and he has a deep understanding of various martial arts.

Chen Jie's signature move, "Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water," is extremely difficult to master without someone to practice with and guide you through.

not to mention,
The Chuojiao School suffered a great calamity, and many of its martial arts techniques and subtleties have been lost.

Without the guidance of a master, even if one learns the techniques and understands how to generate power, it is difficult to reach the highest level.

But Chen Jie was different; he had activated the [Martial Saint Sect] inheritance in his mind.

Therefore,
He has no lack of understanding; the only thing he lacks is practical training.

Now, Yang Xihe is leading the elite members of the Cao Gang to help Chen Jie consolidate his martial arts power level, which is very rare.

no way,
The interests of the Canal Gang are now completely intertwined with those of Ximentang.

When one is prosperous, both are prosperous; when one is lost, both are harmed!
Yang Xihe, the leader of the Grand Canal Gang, had no choice but to obey Chen Jie's orders.

He understood one thing: if Ximen Tang could elevate the Cao Gang, he could elevate another gang as well.

During this time,

He heard that Ximentang wanted to establish Tongbeimen in Jinling and control the situation in Jiangnan.

Yang Xihe didn't say much, only offered his strong support.

The Canal Gang currently controls the martial arts world in the north, with Ximen Tang backing them up, so no one dares to mess with them.

Moreover, the Grand Canal Gang now possesses substantial financial resources, making it the most powerful force under Ximen Tang's command.

of course,

Yang Xihe remained clear-headed and didn't get carried away!

Perhaps it was because Chen Jie had unknowingly left a mark on his heart.

He knew that the Canal Gang was able to have everything it had because of Ximen Tang.

If Ximentang falls, the Canal Gang will soon be replaced.

Chen Jie's "Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water" combo attack was not much weaker than the power exerted by a master of the Blood-Moving Pill Force.

Kong Long had only reached the Great Perfection of the Marrow Transformation and Power Transformation stage.

Therefore,
Chen Jie was more powerful, faster, and had a stronger momentum!
After all, his spiritual refinement realm far surpassed Kong Long's, and after merging with his fist intent, he had already unleashed the thunderous roar of tigers and leopards.

Kong Long's boxing skills haven't reached the level Chen Jie has.

The "Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water" combo kick is a deadly move that emphasizes the changes in footwork and leg postures. It combines overt strength, overt softness, covert strength, and covert softness, layering them together with leg postures to create a continuous, cascading effect, like waves crashing against the shore.

"Young master! Step onto the plum blossom stakes and see how far you are from the level of martial arts power generation. How can you unleash such terrifying destructive power?"

Yang Xihe said with a smile.

Chen Jie nodded and pushed off with his feet.

Whoosh-!
next moment,
His body leaped into the air and landed on the plum blossom stakes in the training ground.

His feet stomped left and right, his whole body like a butterfly floating among flowers, dazzling the eyes.

He walked around the plum blossom stakes for a total of 49 steps before performing a somersault and landing steadily on the ground.

He ran swiftly on the plum blossom stakes, his legs stepping and gripping, his toes lightly touching the ground as if driving nails.

His movements were crisp, clean, and incredibly agile.

Chen Jie's finger skills are Eagle Claw Kung Fu, which allows him to easily pick up steel balls.

Eagle Claw Kung Fu is powerful, ruthless, and indestructible.

Unexpectedly, when he stepped onto the plum blossom stakes, his toes actually generated the power of Eagle Claw Kung Fu.

Although it is far from the Eagle Claw Kung Fu of the fingers, the fact that he can now generate the power of the Eagle Claw Kung Fu through his toes shows that he has reached a very high level of understanding of the power generation of the Eagle Claw Kung Fu.

As a result,
In future battles, the lethality of his leg techniques will become even more terrifying.

"Your martial arts technique now integrates hidden strength and hidden softness, channeling power throughout your limbs, allowing you to move freely on the plum blossom stakes!"

"Even with my current level of martial arts power generation, achieving the point where the force penetrates to the toes is not so simple."

"It seems you are only one step away from the Marrow Transformation Realm, and you could break through at any moment!"

Yang Xihe exclaimed in admiration and continued:

"You're only twenty-three years old, yet you've reached such a level; you're truly a martial arts prodigy!"

"Given time, I believe you will reach the pinnacle of martial arts and become a martial saint!"

call--!
Yang Xihe let out a long breath and said sincerely.

Chen Jie nodded and said with a smile:
"The way of martial arts is ever-changing; who can predict what will happen in the future?"

"The Great Qian Dynasty is beset by internal and external troubles. Let's resolve the current predicament first."

"Chief Yang, the Cao Gang now controls all aspects of life in the northern part of the Great Qian Dynasty, from food and clothing to housing and transportation. They are a powerful and influential force!"

"One wrong step and you will be doomed."

"The higher you stand, the more concerns you have, and the greater the responsibilities you bear. It's lonely at the top!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xihe sighed:

"Young master is right! In the martial world, one is often not in control of one's own destiny!"

"The situation in Jiangnan has become increasingly unstable these past few days. One-third of our canal gang has been deployed to Jinling to await your orders, young master."

Although Chen Jie intended to cultivate Tongbeimen.

but,

Tongbeimen's influence in Jiangnan is still shallow, and it would be extremely difficult for them to take control of shipping in Jiangnan.

but,

With the assistance of the canal gang, the task was twice as effective.

Chen Jie naturally understood Yang Xihe's intention and nodded, saying:

"Alright! It's good to send a group of elites over. Our Ximen Hall will be making moves soon."

-

While Chen Jie was still diligently practicing martial arts in Jinling.

News came from Suzhou.

Meng Hu led his 5,000-strong army to Suzhou Prefecture, but unexpectedly encountered trouble.

Ximentang's army had just arrived in Suzhou Prefecture.

When they were ten kilometers outside the city, before they had even entered the city, they encountered the vanguard of the rebel army, about a thousand men, who had already reached the outskirts of Suzhou.

When Meng Hu saw the rebel army, he realized that they had arrived in Suzhou City ahead of him.

Therefore,
He wasn't in a hurry to enter the city; he wanted to take out the rebel vanguard first.

After all, the rebel vanguard battalion of only about a thousand men was nothing more than a piece of cake for Ximentang's five thousand troops.

The combat strength within Ximen Hall was estimated through detailed simulation.

In open field battles, only the elite troops of the Kwantung Army and the Western Allied Army could put up a fight against Ximen Tang.

Moreover, they need to outnumber Ximentang by more than three times to pose a threat to Ximentang.

Other armies, even those with superior equipment, would find it difficult to withstand Ximentang's artillery bombardment.

Li Ben, the Prince of Han, had an elite force that outnumbered Ximen Tang's by more than five times, yet they were ultimately routed and forced to flee by Ximen Tang.

Therefore,
No matter how many rebels there were in eastern Zhejiang, Meng Hu didn't take them seriously.

not to mention,
Now, Ximentang has five times the enemy's troop strength.

then,

Meng Hu immediately ordered the artillery battalion to launch an artillery attack on the rebel vanguard battalion with 100 mortars.

The rebellion in eastern Zhejiang was mainly instigated by the Green Gang.

Although the rebellion was only recently launched, the Green Gang had actually been planning it behind the scenes for many years.

The Green Gang had painstakingly cultivated its influence in Songjiang Prefecture and eastern Zhejiang for over a century, establishing a deep and entrenched power base throughout the Jiangnan region.

Many of them were business owners from all walks of life, and even included middle and lower-level government officials.

Although it cannot be said that the Green Gang could control everything in the Jiangnan region.

but,

Throughout the Jiangnan region, the Green Gang's influence was indeed immense, and no one could shake their position.

Kou San Niang, the leader of the Green Gang in this generation, was a woman.

but,

She was ambitious, and it was at a time when the Great Qian Dynasty was in turmoil, beset by internal and external troubles.

Therefore, she wanted to create a great career and achieve unparalleled glory.

She knew very well that the core of the Great Qian Dynasty had always been the North.

However, the economy is mainly in the south. Even if a rebellion were to be launched in Jiangnan and achieve temporary success, in the end it would only result in occupying the Jiangnan region and dividing it into separate areas along the Yangtze River.

However, this time, the situation is completely different.

The Kwantung Army, a million-strong force, was approaching Shanhaiguan.

As long as the north is in chaos and the Green Gang commands widespread support in the south, with its military strength continuously growing, it is very likely that it can take over the entire Daqian Dynasty in one fell swoop with the help of the Japanese.

have to say,

Kou San Niang's ambition was in no way inferior to that of a man.

The Green Gang had very shallow roots in the north, so they cooperated with the Taiping.

The situation in the north is becoming increasingly tense, with Prince Ning, Li Mu, leading a large army from the northwest.

Meanwhile, the Kwantung Army had already set its sights on the capital, and the number of disaster victims was increasing, leading to a volatile situation.

Therefore,
The Green Gang had no chance at all if they wanted to start an uprising in the north.

Finally, the Han King Li Ben of Hanzhong region was able to threaten the lands of Henan and Hebei, and also pose a threat to Jinling, thus tying up the military forces of Daqian.

Now or never!

Kou Sanniang finally got her chance and raised a rebellion in the eastern Zhejiang region.

Unfortunately, Li Ben's rebel army in Hanzhong was defeated by Ximentang so quickly, making Kou Sanniang feel that there was a great crisis.

Xi Mentang has thwarted the Green Gang's plans twice and driven the Green Gang's headquarters out of Songjiang Prefecture.

all of these,
The Green Gang all harbored resentment towards Ximen Tang.

Ximentang was heavily guarded in Shandong, Hanzhong, and Songjiang Prefecture.

Therefore,
The Green Gang could only raise troops in the eastern Zhejiang region, first occupying Hangzhou Prefecture, and then expanding upwards to take Suzhou, Nanjing, and even the entire Jiangnan region.

Once their power is consolidated, the Japanese and the Northwest Army will launch a decisive battle against the Great Qian Dynasty.

Taking advantage of this, the Green Gang moved north or directly carved out a territory in Jiangnan, using the Yangtze River as the boundary and proclaiming themselves kings!

Given the current situation of the Great Qian Dynasty, once the north falls, both Prince Ning Li Mu of the Northwest and the Great Qian Dynasty will be severely weakened, and the chances of the Green Gang successfully launching a rebellion will be very high.

Most importantly, after various deductions and discussions, all the senior members of the Green Gang unanimously agreed that launching an uprising in eastern Zhejiang was the best opportunity.

There is only one possibility for failure—Simon Hall!

The 100,000-strong army of Ximen Hall in Songjiang Prefecture put immense pressure on everyone in the Green Gang. (End of Chapter)