The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 473 Bet
Although Fang Yu's cultivation level was comparable to that of the Ming Cult leader, and he had been practicing martial arts for longer than Wu Chengyu had been in this life, Wu Chengyu was actually a pioneer in understanding the principles of Yin and Yang.

Fang Yu is cultivating the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth. Regardless of whether he will suffer from qi deviation, he is embarking on a path that has been paved before. He just needs to follow it.

Therefore, although Fang Yu cultivated the Yin-Yang Fusion, he did not diligently understand and study the principles of Yin and Yang, but instead focused solely on relentless and vigorous progress.

This is a common problem among the leaders of the Ming Cult throughout history. They only know how to practice according to the manuals and think they have a general understanding, but all that their predecessors left behind are experiences of failure.

Despite their relentless and arduous training, many of them met with misfortune in the end. In fact, more Ming Cult leaders in history died from practicing the Great Shift of the Universe than from vendettas or failed rebellions.

Wu Chengyu, however, was different. He possessed the ability to correct errors in bamboo slips, the ability to see inside the body, and a foundation that could be considered the best in the world. In order to understand the Yin-Yang transformation of the Xiaoyao Sect, he simply risked his life to challenge the Life and Death Talisman and obtained first-hand information on the Yin-Yang changes within the human body.

Afterwards, he studied the Lesser Formless Skill and the Six Yang Palms of Tianshan that he had acquired, summarized and absorbed them, and then integrated them into the Innate Skill that he created. The Innate Skill is perfect in the five elements, and naturally evolves yin and yang from the five elements, in accordance with the heavens and the people, and is unobstructed all the way.

It can be said that Wu Chengyu's current martial arts skills are the result of his own meticulous refinement and mastery of martial arts, achieved through a profound understanding of himself and the principles of martial arts.

Fang Yu and Wu Chengyu, one only knows how to drive, stepping on the gas pedal wildly and rushing straight ahead at high speed, the other can modify his own car, he started a little late, but he installed every part of the car himself.

If the car breaks down, Fang Yu, who only knows how to turn the steering wheel and press the accelerator, will be dumbfounded. At most, he can change a tire, but he can only watch helplessly as the car starts to spontaneously combust and could explode at any moment.

Wu Chengyu could tell where the screws were loose just by listening to the sound of the car moving, and then fix the car with his bare hands before continuing on his way.

Therefore, as soon as Wu Chengyu guessed Fang Yu's idea, he knew that this guy had made a mistake.

Fang Yu failed to cultivate the Yin-Yang Fusion technique, and only then did he think of cultivating the Yin-Yang Transformation method of the Free and Unfettered Sect. It was too late. He thought that his failure was because the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth had too many flaws, and he wanted to make up for it in other ways.

However, Zhang Wuji's existence has proven that even with flaws, the Great Shift of the Universe can still be successfully cultivated, so Fang Yu's failure was fundamentally due to himself.

Insufficient internal strength cultivation, insufficient control over internal energy, inadequate personal foundation, insufficient understanding of the principles of Yin and Yang, and perhaps also insufficient protagonist aura and good looks.

He thought that by obtaining the Lesser Formless Skill and the Six Yang Palms of Tianshan, he would have a chance to make up for the shortcomings of the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth. However, the aggregation of Yin and Yang and the transformation of Yin and Yang are actually two different concepts. One is conflict, and the other is transformation.

The car has already been totaled after the conflict, so there's no point in trying to convert it anymore; it's simply not going to work.

A car has three main components: engine, transmission, and chassis.

The Yin-Yang convergence of the Qiankun Great Shift can be viewed as an engine; the explosive force generated after the clash of Yin and Yang can continuously increase the vehicle's speed, making it incredibly fast.

The Xiaoyao School views the Yin-Yang transformation as a gearbox, the "nerve center" of power transmission, used to coordinate engine speed and wheel speed to achieve efficient power distribution.

The foundation and internal strength of a cultivator are like the chassis, determining the vehicle's handling, comfort, and safety. The more stable the chassis, the less likely it is to overturn.

Fang Yu's problem is that the engine malfunctioned, causing severe damage to the chassis, but he insisted that replacing the gearbox would solve the problem.

Little did he know, the engine was already on the verge of exploding, completely destroying the chassis. With the car about to explode, the presence or absence of a gearbox was irrelevant. At least in this low-level martial arts world, Fang Yu had no way to turn the tide.

However, Wu Chengyu didn't care what Fang Yu was thinking. Since he had chosen a dead end, he might as well let the old man go down that dead end even faster. Even if he really took Fang Yaning as a concubine, Wu Chengyu couldn't save Fang Yu.

The only thing that interested Wu Chengyu about the Ming Cult was the Great Shift of the Universe. The flaws in this martial art posed no obstacle to Wu Chengyu. If he were to cultivate it, he would probably do so even more smoothly than Zhang Wuji later on.

After Wu Chengyu exposed Fang Yu's purpose, Fang Yaning's face turned pale and then red. Under the cover of night, others could not see it, but Wu Chengyu could see it clearly.

But she remained a proud woman and stubbornly insisted: "My father was a master of martial arts, but he only wanted to learn from the martial arts of the Xiaoyao Sect from over a hundred years ago. The Ming Cult has countless unique skills, and the Great Shift of the Universe is the number one divine skill in the world. The mere Xiaoyao Sect is nothing to mention."

He's only suffering from a minor ailment and will recover soon; there's no reason for him to use other martial arts to treat internal injuries.

"Alright, you're right. He's coughing up blood. Losing a little blood every day is indeed good for his health. May Master Fang enjoy eternal happiness and live as long as the heavens."

Fang Yaning blushed with embarrassment at Wu Chengyu's words. She had been pampered by the Ming Cult since childhood, and no one would dare to disobey her.

In addition, she is beautiful and talented. She has been practicing martial arts very quickly since childhood and is one of the best among the younger generation. This pride is deeply ingrained in her bones.

Who would have thought that her pride would be shattered so quickly after descending from Bright Peak? Wu Chengyu, so young yet possessing unparalleled martial arts skills, had already surpassed her expectations. But that was fine; the greater the difference, the less shock and frustration she felt, only a surge of curiosity.

However, today's battle with Aku resulted in a crushing defeat, which was like a nightmare for Fang Ya Ning.

The two women were of similar status and age, and both were top-tier beauties. One was aloof and elegant, while the other was sweet and charming. Each had her own unique charm, and their martial arts skills were also at the same level. In other worlds, they might have been lifelong enemies.

However, once they started fighting, she was no match for him. No matter how exquisite her moves were, she was always defeated by A-Ku's repeated use of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. A-Ku's powerful attacks made Fang Yaning suffer every time they fought.

As for her beauty, which she was so proud of, Wu Chengyu not only ignored it but even avoided it like the plague, which was another painful blow to Fang Yaning.

She took several deep breaths, barely managing to suppress her emotions, and asked in a low voice, "Just tell me, are you going to change it or not?"

Wu Chengyu tilted his head and mimicked a wicked smile, which Fang Yaning saw as more contempt, making it particularly irritating.

“Alright, then let’s exchange it for the Great Shift of the Universe. The Free and Easy Wind Control Technique has been lost for a long time, but I have the Lesser Formless Skill and the Six Yang Palms of Tianshan.”

"Impossible. The Great Shift of the Universe is the supreme skill of our Ming Cult. No one but the leader can cultivate it. Change your conditions."

"Then let's not talk about it at all. Apart from the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, nothing else is of any use to me."

Fang Yaning forced herself to remain calm, her mind racing: "How about we make a bet? My Ming Cult and the Beggars' Sect will soon settle their differences at Phoenix Mountain."

"You are naturally an ally of the Beggars' Sect. Let's wager the outcome of our battle. If we win, you hand over the Lesser Formless Skill and the Six Yang Palms. If you win, the Great Shift of the Universe is yours. Are you willing to take the bet?"

Wu Chengyu was surprised. The Ming Cult and the Beggars' Sect were actually on the same level, with a large number of followers. The Ming Cult was more organized and its strength had not yet recovered to the level of Fang La's time. It had slightly fewer people, but it was trained like an army. With the same number of people, the Ming Cult would definitely be stronger.

But the Ming Cult of today is not the same as it was a hundred years ago. In particular, most of its members are lying low in the Western Regions. The people who come are all experts, but they are still outnumbered and isolated.

The Beggars' Sect has many members, but they are scattered and disorganized, and there are even more rabble-like individuals. However, within the Beggars' Sect's territory, they always have the upper hand in a fight.

Moreover, although Fang Yu is a top expert, on the same level as Hong Qigong and Wu Chengyu, there is still a gap in their actual combat skills.

Even disregarding Wu Chengyu's overpowered abilities, Fang Yu's current physical condition is a major problem. If he were to fight Hong Qigong, and the first hundred or so moves were evenly matched, his body would inevitably be overwhelmed if the fight continued, and he would almost certainly lose.

Although Hong Qigong was old, he was a practitioner of external martial arts. In terms of physical strength alone, he was undoubtedly the strongest among the Five Greats of the world, and he could almost wear Fang Yu down.

Wu Chengyu, on the other hand, claimed to be the number one person below the Xiantian level, and believed that his skill and cultivation might not surpass those of these old men who had cultivated for decades.

However, the body-refining techniques he received from various bamboo slips, along with his transformation, allowed him to surpass these old guys in strength, speed, and reaction.

Just like Nash and Kobe, they were both MVP-caliber players, and top basketball players during their peak.

In terms of basketball skills, neither of them is outstanding, but if Nash and Kobe were to go one-on-one, Nash's relatively weak physique would definitely not be able to withstand Kobe's impact.

At the same time, Wu Chengyu's martial arts skills are far superior to the signature skills of the Five Greats today. Compared to the Tianlong era a hundred years ago, the current martial arts world is downgraded.

The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms were missing a few moves, which were filled in by Hong Qigong, but they were still passable. The other top masters, such as Toad Stance, One-Finger Divine Skill, or Finger Flicking Divine Skill, were all half a level lower than Wu Chengyu's Innate Skill and the Xiaoyao Sect's ultimate technique, Shifting Stars.

Even among masters of the same level, this half-level difference is difficult to bridge. Take Xiao Feng, for example. He was invincible with the Taizu Long Fist. If he were to fight me, one would use the Taizu Long Fist and the other would use the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. The difference between them would be immeasurable.

Therefore, Wu Chengyu couldn't quite understand where the Ming Cult got its confidence to win, unless they had some trump card that Wu Chengyu didn't know about.

Seeing Wu Chengyu in a daze, Fang Yaning became somewhat smug and inadvertently let slip something: "Don't underestimate the foundation of my Ming Cult. Besides my father being a top expert, my Ming Cult's three Ghost Generals are even more..." She realized her slip of the tongue and immediately swallowed her words.

Wu Chengyu became somewhat interested. The Ming Cult had a leader, the left and right Bright Envoys, and the Four Great Protectors. He wondered if there were any Five Wanderers in this era, but he had never heard of any Ghost General. The name itself was intriguing.

He wanted to play the game: "Then it's a deal. When you fight the Beggars' Sect, I won't hold back either. Remember to prepare the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth."

(End of this chapter)