Playing with fantasy beasts in the martial arts world

Chapter 222 Jade Maiden's Frost
In addition to the token, the Wind God Leg Technique and a considerable amount of Yuan Qi Stones were still offered, but the pills were missing.

Perhaps it's because at this level, there aren't many pills left that are worthy of him, or perhaps Cha Nan was simply unlucky and randomly received a Yuan Qi Stone as the third reward instead of a more valuable pill.

Cha Nan flipped through the Wind God Leg Technique, then put it away with a slight disappointment.

It's not that this leg technique isn't strong; on the contrary, the Wind God Leg Technique is one of the most powerful leg techniques that Cha Nan has collected.

Compared to the Wind and Cloud Divine Legs that were custom-made for him, they are roughly equal, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

The Wind and Cloud Divine Leg emphasizes power, while the Wind God Leg prioritizes speed.

But how should I put it... it lacked a bit of surprise!
That's the only way to look at it. The Wind God Leg is the Wind God Leg, but Nie Feng's Wind God Leg is a different kind of Wind God Leg.

Just like the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, it's not the same in Xiao Feng's hands and in the hands of others.

It's not just about understanding, utilizing, and adapting to this martial art; it's also about the user themselves, who gives this martial art the power to break through its limits.

The Wind God Leg... or rather, the Heavenly Frost Fist, Wind God Leg, and Cloud Dispelling Palm were created by Li Jing and passed down by the Three Wonders Elder and Xiong Ba. Although they were also the best martial arts of their time, they were not the only ones that could dominate the martial arts world.

The Wind God Leg technique that Xiong Ba passed on to Nie Feng was not complete. It retained some of the killing moves and the parts that countered the Frost Fist and Cloud Dispelling Palm, but Nie Feng still brought this leg technique to a level that it did not originally belong to.

This kind of perfect match has even gone beyond the scope of customization; it is a miracle that might not be encountered even once in hundreds of years in the martial arts world.

Putting away the Wind God Leg Technique, Cha Nan still chose to continue fighting.

Although Cha Nan had pushed himself to the limit in his fight with Nie Feng, and would likely lose more than he won if the fight continued, in a martial arts contest, if one is certain of victory from the very beginning and then goes into battle... wouldn't that make him no different from the carefree king?

Besides, in this virtual realm, there is no great loss in fighting regardless of winning or losing.

Even if you lose and have to hand over your leg technique manual, at this level, each family's unique skills have long been integrated into their spirit and flesh. It's not that if someone sees the manual, your weaknesses and secrets will be exposed.

The so-called flaws only exist in the techniques, but masters no longer adhere to the superficial techniques.

After obtaining the secret manual, the winner will mostly just borrow and learn from it, and is unlikely to change course, abandon his own foundation, and switch to another school... unless his Dao heart is broken.

However, how could the winner's Dao heart be broken?

In a flash, Cha Nan disappeared from the Lonely Cliff Martial Arts Arena and appeared in a Taoist temple covered in white snow.

The Taoist temple is perched atop a rolling mountain range, where heavy snow is falling in abundance.

Cha Nan looked around and had already determined where he was.

It should be a virtual projection of Wudang Mountain.

It seems that some of the arenas in the virtual world are randomly generated, while others are captured from a scene that exists in reality.

However, none of that matters. What matters is that a Taoist priest in white robes and with white hair is standing under the plaque of Zixiao Palace.

With white hair and a youthful face, this perfectly describes this person.

Although she looks very similar to Xiaoyuer, her temperament and the feeling she gives off are quite different.

"Master Zhang!" Cha Nan greeted the familiar face before him immediately, ignoring the warning bell ringing in his ears.

"It's you! What a coincidence!"

"Stop talking nonsense! Watch your foot!" Zhang Sanfeng responded to Cha Nan, and then kicked Cha Nan from his spot without any politeness or seniority.

The two figures moved swiftly and agilely within the Taoist temple.

Unlike the intense and dramatic fight with Nie Feng, the two were now exchanging leg techniques without any trace of arrogance.

They would only touch the ground briefly and then leave, leaving behind only a few shallow footprints on the snow-covered ground, and no other traces to prove that they were engaged in a fierce battle.

Clothes fluttered and snow fell heavily. An invisible energy flowed through the Taoist temple on the mountaintop, but then quietly disappeared into the snow. Apart from occasionally tearing apart a few snowflakes, it did not cause any impact on the surrounding buildings.

If someone were to watch from afar and witness the duel between these two, they would think that there were two immortals dancing with each other in the wind in a place that seemed to be no more than three feet from the sky.

Such a rhythmic and charming battle, yet it left Cha Nan feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Because Zhang Sanfeng grasped and controlled the rhythm and timing of the battle.

He appeared to be fighting Zhang Sanfeng, but in reality, he was more like a puppet in Zhang Sanfeng's hands.

There's nothing particularly unusual or outstanding about Zhang Sanfeng's leg techniques, yet every kick he makes is incredibly natural and logical, as if it was meant to land there.

This is no longer about winning without using any moves.

Instead, every breath, every moment, he was adapting to the changes in nature, adapting to Cha Nan's moves, and responding to the changes in his moves... even creating them.

A casual strike can be a masterpiece of unparalleled skill.

Such an ability is unbelievable, yet it appears incredibly real before our eyes.

As for Cha Nan, he felt that the omnipresent gentle force was constantly pulling him, leading him, and following him, turning the strength in his legs that was enough to split mountains and stop rivers into a gentle breeze, which was blown into the snowflakes on the ground.

He didn't intend to be so carefree; rather, everything in the world was 'forcing' him to be carefree and to have grace.

Cha Nan finally understood why it wasn't the individual first place winners, but rather the top twenty in four or more categories who were called 'Supreme Strongest'.

Because its overall advantages and completeness are almost impeccable.

He and Zhang Sanfeng appeared to be competing in leg techniques, but in reality, any martial arts concept or approach of the other could be expressed through any external means.

Tai Chi can be a fist technique, a leg technique, or even a sword technique, knife technique, staff technique, etc.

They have reached the point where all laws converge into one, and where one law gives rise to all laws.

The so-called ranking order is actually more about timing, luck, and momentary subtle circumstances.

After all, even those who are evenly matched can be temporarily outmatched in a fight due to the slightest flaw.

Of course, there are also some powerful individuals who have dedicated their spirit, life, and soul to a single path. Their abilities in certain aspects have exceeded the limits and reached a supermodel level, enabling them to break through methods like Zhang Sanfeng's transformation of the myriad into one.

However, this does not mean that these strong individuals are stronger. It simply means that they have reached an extreme in a single aspect. However, if they were to enter an unrestricted life-or-death battle, they might not still have the advantage.

"Senior's martial arts are superb, this junior is no match for you!" Cha Nan said, but he kicked even harder. He even began to learn and imitate Nie Feng, trying to use the Wind God Leg technique he had just learned to apply it, hoping to use the pressure to integrate the exquisite parts of this leg technique into his own.

Being unable to win is one thing; whether to fight or not is another.

It's a rare opportunity to capture such a powerful figure as Zhang Sanfeng, who is also an acquaintance. Wouldn't it be a pity not to quickly seek his guidance?

“You’re already quite good! At your age, I’ve only just broken through to the Grandmaster level!” Zhang Sanfeng said.

Zhang Sanfeng's answer left everyone speechless. He truly lived up to his reputation as one of the more 'lively' members of the Zhang family.

“Your leg techniques demonstrate a good application of the concept of ice and snow, but… you’re relying on external force, aren’t you?” Zhang Sanfeng continued.

Cha Nan did not deny it, and replied, "Senior has excellent insight!"

"If you lived as long as me, you would be able to tell at a glance."

"Your artistic conception is too lofty... it lacks humanity!"

"It's not that it's bad, but you have to find a way to completely bring it under your control, to make me superior to intention, instead of letting intention gradually erode me." Zhang Sanfeng didn't delve into how Cha Nan acquired this holy, aloof, icy intent, but instead reminded him to pay attention to maintaining his true self.

"It's not that I'm being nosy, but if you allow Yi to surpass me and completely overshadow my brilliance, then from now on you might earn the title of the greatest master in the world!"

Zhang Sanfeng's words sounded strange, but Cha Nan reacted quickly and immediately understood.

The title of "Number One Grandmaster in the World" sounds impressive and domineering, but in another sense, it means the person below the Grandmaster level, someone who can never reach the Grandmaster level.

For someone like Cha Nan, who is determined to defy fate and yearn for immortality, such a title is more like a curse.

As expected, every shortcut comes at a price.

Of course, if you take many shortcuts... then they can accumulate into a broad and smooth road.

"Then may I ask, senior, is there any solution?" Cha Nan asked immediately.

His icy divine intent comes from the Winter Summoning Beast. He has already formed a contract with the Winter Summoning Beast, and his own leg techniques have been imbued with it for a long time. It is not something that can be given up so easily.

Besides, how could Cha Nan possibly bear to part with it?

Without the divine intent of ice and snow, the power of his leg techniques plummeted by more than 40%. How could he possibly compete with others in the Void Realm?

Having learned of the convenience and benefits of the virtual world, Cha Nan was reluctant to give it up.

He wanted to try not only leg techniques, but also palm techniques, sword techniques, and many other aspects.

The icy and snowy divine power bestowed by the Winter-Calling Beast is by no means limited to leg techniques.

“Yes! The first way is to put down martial arts, read books, meditate, calm your mind, go into the mortal world, use time to temper yourself, and use experiences to immerse yourself. When you have accumulated enough, you will naturally digest it all!” Zhang Sanfeng said.

Cha Nan immediately shook his head: "This is too troublesome. May I ask if there is any shortcut?"

As they spoke, their fight continued, with Zhang Sanfeng still leading Cha Nan in the duel.

During this process, the originally sharp and fierce, seemingly all-powerful icy divine intent suffered repeated setbacks at Zhang Sanfeng's hands, and its sharpness was gradually diminished.

"Yes! Of course you are! Aren't you experiencing the second type right now?"

“Find someone like me, an old Taoist priest, to fight you several times a day, to break your spirit and subdue you… then everything will naturally be fine!” Zhang Sanfeng said.

Cha Nan's eyes lit up: "Then... Senior!"

Don't look for me, I'm busy!

"Uh... is there a third way?" Cha Nan could only ask.

Finding a grandmaster isn't too difficult. With a little extra effort, hiring a sparring partner isn't impossible for Cha Nan right now.

Even if he takes a fancy to a grandmaster, he could bring a whole bunch of grandmasters and winter-summoning beasts over and forcibly kidnap the other party... that would also be a success.

But a Grandmaster is a Grandmaster, and a Grandmaster of the highest level like Zhang Sanfeng is a different concept altogether.

Cha Nan had serious doubts about whether a typical grandmaster could guide him with the same ease and grace as Zhang Sanfeng, refining his artistic conception as he did.

As for supreme masters like Zhang Sanfeng, who are at the pinnacle and only half a step away from breaking through the limits of destiny, they are very rare, and most of them cannot be invited no matter how high the price is... unless there is a connection, a relationship, or the other party happens to want something that he happens to have.

Such coincidences and opportunities... it's better not to gamble!
Cha Nan needs a more reliable way to 'settle down'.

Yes! Of course there are more!

"That means finding suitable rare and precious natural treasures!"

"There are things in the world that can naturally give rise to willpower, and they come in all kinds of attributes. You can find something that resonates with ice and snow, and then use it to practice your skills, which will quickly solve the problem of willpower."

As soon as Zhang Sanfeng finished speaking, Cha Nan was kicked away and crashed heavily into the snow, never to get up again.

Before Cha Nan could ask any more questions, he was suddenly thrown into a dizzying spin and kicked out of the void.

Back in reality, Cha Nan closed his eyes and pondered for a long time, digesting and absorbing all the feelings from the battle before returning to the world of fantasy beasts via teleportation.

After spending a few days carefully preparing, Cha Nan took the Cloud Token and began selecting a new world to travel to.

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After descending from the cold, snowy mountain, Cha Nan was surprised to find herself in a small town with a distinctly Western style.

However, all the signs in this small town are written in Chinese.

That's a bit strange!

On the streets, horse-drawn carriages trotted about, old-fashioned cars drove by slowly, and occasionally old-fashioned biplanes could be seen swiftly streaking across the sky before flying towards the distant snow-capped mountains, dropping large amounts of leaflets from their planes.

"Where...where did this come from?" Cha Nan stood on the street of the small town, looking around.

He entered the keyword using the token, selected random teleportation, and then he arrived in this world.

At least for now, this is not a martial arts world set in ancient times.

A flyer fell to the ground and was caught by Cha Nan.

"Jade Maiden Frost, a bounty of ten million?" Cha Nan looked around again and saw some bounty hunters carrying various bags and equipment. He immediately knew what world he had entered.

The Legend of Condor Heroes 1992: The Passionate Sword is set in a fantasy world where it's difficult to pinpoint the exact era or background. If I had to say, it's somewhat similar to the early world of Dragon Ball.

Many aspects are retro, but there are also a lot of cutting-edge technologies, as well as extraordinary elements with martial arts as the main theme.

It's hard to say how deep the waters of the world are.

Of course, although it uses "The Legend of Condor Heroes: The Passionate Love and Long Sword" to refer to this world, it does not actually have Little Dragon Girl and Yang Guo.

It has absolutely nothing to do with The Return of the Condor Heroes!

(End of this chapter)