Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Chapter 224 Stone Wall Martial Arts, Old Zhang's Promise

The tunnel was dark and pitch black, but it didn't affect people of Xu Qing's and Zhang Laodao's strength.

The two ventured deeper into the tunnel. Along the way, they occasionally encountered traps that were not broken, which triggered them, but none of them could harm Xu Qing and Zhang Laodao.

The tunnel twists and turns, spiraling downwards, sometimes opening up to reveal a huge grotto.

It is evident that it was built relying on natural caves inside the mountain.

"This place is so complex and magnificent; it must have taken at least several decades to build."

Old Zhang was somewhat amazed. The tunnel was so well hidden, and the construction was incredibly difficult, requiring enormous amounts of manpower and resources.

"Truly worthy of being the once most powerful and reclusive sect in the world!"

He was deeply moved, for these examples showed just how strong the foundation of this school of thought had once been.

Xu Qing walked ahead and heard Zhang Laodao's sigh. He smiled slightly and said, "I've heard that the Xiaoyao Sect actually gained the opportunity and inheritance of its predecessors, which is why it was able to become powerful for a time."

"Oh, so this place was built even earlier!" Old Zhang understood Xu Qing's words; this place was not built by the Xiaoyao Sect.

It was built by an ancient sect that existed much earlier.

The Free and Unfettered Sect is simply a sect that continues the legacy of this tradition.

"Hmm, it's very likely an ancient sect from the pre-Qin period," Xu Qing speculated.

"The pre-Qin period!?" Old Zhang gasped.

I never imagined it would be from such a distant period!

This kind of heritage is actually related to the ancient pre-Qin period!

"Legend has it that some people cultivated immortality during the pre-Qin period. If the traditions here are truly from that time, wouldn't this place offer the opportunity to become an immortal?!"

Old Master Zhang recalled many legends from the pre-Qin period, which were recorded in numerous ancient books, and that some people had become immortals or saints.

That is why the First Emperor was so eager to achieve immortality.

That era belonged to the First Emperor, who must have seen immortals who had achieved immortality, hence his intense desire for immortality, even at any cost.

"The chance to become an immortal?" Xu Qing was taken aback upon hearing this.

He then laughed and said, "If you want to know if there is a chance to become an immortal, you and I will know after we see the inheritance with our own eyes later."

Xu Qing did not say it directly, but although the martial arts of the Xiaoyao Sect were powerful, it was not so exaggerated to say that they could become immortals.

However, for ordinary people, this supreme Taoist art can indeed be called a divine technique.

Old Zhang nodded and followed Xu Qing deeper into the cave. They pushed aside a rock and revealed a stone chamber.

The two exchanged a glance and both understood that this stone chamber must be the place of inheritance.

Without hesitation, Xu Qing and Zhang Laodao entered the stone chamber.

The two looked around and found that the stone chamber was very large and spacious.

The surrounding rocks have been deliberately polished, making them extremely smooth, like a mirror reflecting images.

"Brother Xu, look quickly at the patterns on this stone wall!"

Old Zhang pointed to the nearest stone wall, which was covered with countless circles about a foot long.

Each circle is engraved with various shapes.

Some are human figures, some are animal figures, some are even incomplete ancient seal script, and some are just marks and lines.

The numbers next to the circle are A1, A2, Zi1, Zi2, etc.

There are a great many circles, at least nearly a thousand.

"These are the martial arts of the Free and Unfettered Sect, no, they should be called the inherited martial arts left by that ancient sect from the pre-Qin period."

Xu Qing was also delighted. Even though he already knew that there were many martial arts masters here, he was still shocked to see them with his own eyes.

"These circles contain martial arts techniques, internal energy cultivation methods, and so on; there are at least dozens of them!"

Master Zhang was also shocked; dozens of martial arts techniques had been passed down!

Moreover, after a cursory glance at a single picture and just one move, he could tell the exquisite nature of this martial art; it was definitely a superior martial art!
Only the Shaolin School's Seventy-Two Arts can rival this level of martial arts prowess in terms of sheer quantity.

However, this is only in terms of quantity, because the exquisite martial arts on this stone wall are even more superior than the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts.

"Brother Xu has truly given me an incredible opportunity. This old Taoist owes you so much."

When Zhang Laodao came to his senses, he looked at Xu Qing and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

So many inherited martial arts, each one extraordinary, some even possessing unparalleled divine skills. This favor is immense.

"Haha, Brother Zhang, don't feel guilty. There will definitely be a time for you to repay me in the future," Xu Qing said with a loud laugh.

His friendship with Master Zhang was not merely because they were both seekers of the Dao and appreciated each other.

It can also be considered a form of early investment.

Old Master Zhang possesses extraordinary talent; once he breaks through the void and departs, he will surely achieve even greater success.

Xu Qing had a premonition that the functions of the [Gate of All Heavens] would not remain unchanged.

One day he might be able to send someone from another time. Old Master Zhang will achieve great things in the future and will surely become an asset to Xu Qing.

"Alright! If Brother Xu ever needs my help in the future, I will do everything in my power to assist you!" Old Daoist Zhang solemnly promised.

If he can thoroughly understand the heritage here, it will be much easier for him to reach the level of a Grandmaster.

Xu Qing smiled and nodded, saying, "Focus on studying the martial arts here."

The stronger Zhang Laodao becomes, the greater his assistance to Xu Qing in the future.

This investment is a sure thing.

Moreover, he doesn't need to worry about the other party breaking their promise.

Old Master Zhang is not a heartless or ungrateful person, and Xu Qing is extremely confident in his character in this respect.

Old Master Zhang smiled, then sat cross-legged, immersing himself in the martial arts heritage on the stone wall.

Xu Qing wasted no time and began to observe the martial arts on the stone wall.

The circle containing the character "甲" contains the "Tianshan Plum Blossom Hand".

This martial art only has three palm techniques and three grappling techniques, totaling six martial arts, but it contains the essence of the Xiaoyao School's martial arts.

The palm techniques and grappling techniques contain the ultimate moves of all kinds of weapons and martial arts, including swordsmanship, knife techniques, whip techniques, spear techniques, claw techniques, and axe techniques.

A single martial art encompasses everything, including all martial arts styles from around the world.

Xu Qing knew that this martial art could transform any martial art technique in the world into the skills of the Tianshan Plum Blossom.

In other words, this martial art becomes more powerful as more techniques are mastered.

Of course, this requires the practitioner to have a high level of martial arts comprehension; otherwise, it will be difficult to bring out the wonders of this martial art.

Xu Qing grasped all the secrets within with just one glance.

He then looked at the next martial art, which was called "Tianshan Six Yang Palms".

This palm technique combines Yin and Yang, and its brilliance lies in the Yin and Yang energies within the body.

It combines strength and gentleness, and is powerful and fierce.

In Xu Qing's opinion, this palm technique is comparable to the Dragon Subduing Palm in terms of its fierceness, and even surpasses it in terms of its exquisiteness.

There are nine moves in total, and each move is exceptionally powerful.

At the same time, this palm technique also includes a hidden weapon technique called the Life and Death Talisman.

This is also a torturous and powerful martial art.

The key lies in the application of Yin and Yang energies.

Xu Qing had already activated his "Enlightenment Moment," and he mastered these martial arts techniques in a very short time.

Looking further ahead, the circle with seal script contains the internal energy cultivation method.

The three great divine skills, namely "Bei Ming Divine Skill", "I Am the Only One Skill", and "Xiao Wu Xiang Skill", are all engraved on the stone wall.

However, some parts are incomplete and not fully formed; only the "I Am the Only One" internal skill can be considered a complete internal skill.

Xu Qing did not feel regretful. Although these divine skills were not very complete, the general principles were all there, which meant that the essence of martial arts was not missing.

That's all he needs; he doesn't need to cultivate these internal energy techniques.

After all, his fundamental principle is the "Martial Arts Classic," and that will not change.

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