The First Sword of the Universe

Chapter 457 The Submission of Murong Fu and Kumārajīva
The rain has been falling for three days and nights.

The excavation work on the mountain wall in the backyard of Dayu Mountain Villa had to be stopped.

The thousands of martial arts heroes from the thirty-six caves and seventy-two islands, instead of working, gathered together to continue their secret research on how to break the seals binding their bodies.

Unfortunately, no matter how many methods they tried, they were unable to break the endless cycle of internal energy circulation within their bodies. Instead, the power of the Yuan Magnetic Ring increased, making the confinement even stronger.

Even the Bamboo Sword Envoy, whose martial arts skills were no less than Murong Fu's, had no clue how to break the internal confinement.

Xu Xingchen, whose mind was connected with the magnetic rings within those people's bodies, naturally sensed their movements but didn't pay them any mind.

Firstly, he didn't believe those people could break the magnetic rings implanted in those people's bodies.

Secondly, if those people really have the ability to solve the problem, or if they solve it by chance, Xu Xingchen will not be angry at all, but will be overjoyed.

Because that means there are still loopholes in his magnetic ring; since there are loopholes, there is room for further refinement and improvement.

In the courtyard where Xu Xingchen lives.

Thousands of raindrops fell, finely and densely seeping into the soil, quietly nourishing the roots of flowers, grasses, and trees; some fell into the pond, creating large and small ripples on the slowly flowing surface.

In the lush green bamboo forest, Xu Xingchen, Duan Yu, Murong Fu, and Kumārajīva sat in the pavilion, discussing martial arts, philosophy, and metaphysics.

Most of the people speaking were Xu Xingchen, Murong Fu, and Kumārajīva, while Duan Yu was just a bystander, sitting in front and listening.

Even though he disliked martial arts, he gradually absorbed some of it through exposure and, combined with the internal energy circulation within his body, gained a basic understanding of martial arts.

The other three discussed martial arts, so naturally they wouldn't reveal their own skills for others to reference or debate. They only talked about the most common and ordinary martial arts techniques in the martial arts world.

Unfortunately, all three were very knowledgeable and had excellent memories. Every time they spoke, they were purposeful and had their own insights.

For example: when talking about a martial art.

Murong Fu would cite classical texts and examples from other martial arts schools to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of this martial art, and how to counter it.
Kumārajīva, however, went straight to the point, explaining how to cultivate this martial art, what to pay attention to during practice, and what to avoid, in order to master it better and faster.
These two have already discussed every aspect of that martial art, dissecting it thoroughly and clearly.

If someone were to practice that martial art and memorize all of their words, and then diligently cultivate, they could progress smoothly to the highest level of that martial art. If their martial arts talent was also good, the time required would be greatly reduced.

This demonstrates the wisdom and understanding of martial arts possessed by Murong Fu and Kumārajīva, which is far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

However, compared to Xu Xingchen's interpretation of this martial art, the two men's arguments seemed conventional and lacked originality.

As soon as Xu Xingchen spoke, he started from the essence of this martial art.

First, it explains the effects and objectives of each meridian and acupoint through which internal energy circulates.

Then there are the moves and techniques, why they change in this way, why they are connected in that way, what kind of power they can achieve when attacking, and how to deal with them most appropriately when defending.

Of course, while this content was good and greatly impressed Murong Fu and Kumārajīva, it didn't quite reach the level of shocking them.

Xu Xingchen was explaining these things primarily to Duan Yu, who was standing nearby, and at the same time, it was also a way of reviewing the old to learn the new.

Next, Xu Xingchen began to develop new content for this martial art, adding new meridians and acupoints, and explaining how each newly added acupoint and meridian would change the martial art, increase its power, and produce what effects.

Then, amidst the increasingly astonished and horrified gazes of Murong Fu and Kumārajīva, this ordinary martial art was modified and perfected all the way to become a third-rate martial art, a second-rate martial art, a first-rate martial art, and even a top-tier martial art second only to divine skills in the martial arts world.

As Xu Xingchen recounted his story, Murong Fu and Kumārajīva did have their doubts. However, when they secretly circulated their inner energy and tested Xu Xingchen's explanations one by one, they could no longer contain their shock.

Duan Yu was confused by what he was hearing. Occasionally, when he glanced around and saw the surprised and uncertain looks in Murong Fu and Kumārajīva's eyes, he would laugh at their exaggerated and pretentious reactions.

He was a complete novice when it came to martial arts, so he had no idea how valuable what Xu Xingchen was saying was.

That's something only a grandmaster of martial arts, capable of founding a new school, could accomplish.

Therefore, after Xu Xingchen finished explaining his theory on that martial art for the first time, Murong Fu and Kumārajīva's expressions became solemn and dignified, and their eyes contained complex emotions such as astonishment, horror, and disbelief.

In their subsequent discussion, the three presented a new martial art and explained it.

First Murong Fu spoke, then Kumārajīva, and finally Xu Xingchen. With the previous "exhilarating" and brilliant speech as an example, Murong Fu and Kumārajīva became more cautious in their remarks.

They often ponder and slowly discuss their understanding of this martial art, explaining its content in a more thorough way.

then
Then Xu Xingchen unleashed another powerful move, further developing the second martial art by adding new internal energy circulation channels and acupoints, pushing the martial art all the way to third-rate, second-rate, first-rate, and top-tier martial arts.

If the deduction of the first martial art left the two with some doubts, then the deduction of the second martial art completely shattered the last shred of hope in their hearts.

No matter how unbelievable things were, they had no choice but to accept this incredible fact and the extraordinary understanding and knowledge of martial arts principles that the master of Dayu Manor possessed.

Xu Xingchen once taught basic martial arts to three thousand members of the White Robe Cult in the world of Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, and imparted knowledge and answered questions for the disciples of the six major sects.

In addition, there are several world-renowned divine skills in the martial arts knowledge base.
His extensive experience in martial arts and profound knowledge of martial arts are truly unparalleled.

Murong Fu and Kumārajīva were merely unparalleled geniuses in martial arts; even if they cultivated to the highest level, they would at most be top-tier masters.

But he can by no means be called a grandmaster!
Only martial artists who created a peerless martial art, such as Xu Xingchen who created the Yuan Magnetic Ring, Huang Shang who created the Nine Yin Manual, Wang Chongyang who created the Innate Skill, the Drunken Monk who created the Nine Yang Divine Skill, Dugu Qiubai who created the Dugu Nine Swords, and Zhang Sanfeng who created Tai Chi, can be called grandmasters.

As Xu Xingchen improved and perfected each and every ordinary martial art technique.

Murong Fu and Kumārajīva's feelings went from initial surprise and uncertainty, to later shock and bewilderment, then to great awe, and finally to utmost respect and reverence.

In a short period of time, he experienced a dramatic spiritual journey.

In the end, the two were even too embarrassed to comment on the martial arts techniques in front of Xu Xingchen. Only when Xu Xingchen asked them did they seriously think for a long time and try to say something novel or unique.

Over the next few days, Xu Xingchen regained his ability to teach, impart knowledge, and resolve doubts, explaining martial arts knowledge to Murong Fu, Kumārajīva, and Duan Yu.

Because Xu Xingchen would start with the most basic content every time he introduced a new martial art, Duan Yu benefited greatly and gradually developed a rough but complete understanding of martial arts and the way of martial arts.

Murong Fu and Kumārajīva also made great gains, so much so that their martial arts, which had long stagnated, began to show significant progress again.

This feeling of being immersed in a sea of ​​new martial arts knowledge every day, and the exhilarating sense of making small but steady progress in martial arts skills, is so captivating and mesmerizing that it can be almost addictive.

Of course, Xu Xingchen also gained something.

For a martial artist like him who has researched and cultivated martial arts to the extreme, every tiny step forward requires countless flashes of wisdom and inspiration.

During his discussions with Murong Fu and Kumārajīva, he would always ask them for their opinions on the martial arts being discussed.

Feeling immense pressure, the two dared not offer Xu Xingchen any simple or easy-to-understand answers. Instead, they racked their brains to think carefully before giving their responses.

The content they discussed seemed to have no connection to the highest divine skill they practiced, but some of the fundamental principles of martial arts were interconnected, and some of their martial arts approaches were inherited from the same source.

With Xu Xingchen's martial arts knowledge, through meticulous analysis and careful deduction, he gradually uncovered some secrets of the highest divine skills practiced by the two.

Moreover, the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth Mind Technique and the Star Shift Divine Skill both possess the effects of attraction and displacement, yin and yang rotation, absorption and rebound, and their contents must have some seemingly related connections.

Similarly, Kumārajīva's Flame Blade and Xu Xingchen's Flame Power are of the same nature. Even though the two have little connection, they can still serve as a source of inspiration for Xu Xingchen.

The relationship between the three.

It was Xu Xingchen who, with the inspiration and wisdom gained from the supreme martial arts they had both practiced, strived forward and paved the way ahead.

Murong Fu and Kumārajīva, on the other hand, absorbed a wealth of martial arts knowledge from Xu Xingchen to enrich their understanding and improve their martial arts skills.

It's hard to say who lost out or who gained among the three; it's just that everyone benefited.

As for who benefits more, that's a matter of opinion.

However, while one person paves the way ahead, two others follow closely behind.

The achievements of the two people who come after them will never surpass those of the person who came before them.

even
The two followed closely, but perhaps they would fall behind halfway!
(End of this chapter)