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Chapter 183 The Human Body, Isn't It Amazing?

Wang Gan remained expressionless, flicked his left hand, and the Buddhist finger technique of "flower-picking" and the Vajra finger technique were unleashed simultaneously, shooting out like lightning, like a dense array of cold stars falling from the sky.

Keng!
As the finger force traveled into the air, the golden and jade-like power materialized, shattering Wu Ming's 'finger blades', which were comparable to gold and iron, one by one!

Wu Ming was not surprised but delighted, and threw another punch, which exploded in the air like fire and thunder!

This fist, though nameless, possessed an ancient and unadorned power, like a thunderbolt. With a single strike, the force of the punch even cracked the palace beneath its feet!
"Palm to palm, finger to finger, fist to fist."

"Every move the old man makes is a legendary masterpiece, yet Wang Gan remains so composed."

"Is this guy really a human?"

Lu Xiaofeng took a deep breath.

"I'm not sure either."

Hua Manlou appeared out of nowhere and let out a soft sigh.

"If we don't count martial arts skills, it's hard to say."

"If you take martial arts skills into account, this guy is even harder to judge."

"Wait?!"

Lu Xiaofeng suddenly realized,
"Hua Manlou, what did you just say?!"

Hua Manlou smiled and winked at Lu Xiaofeng, his eyes sparkling and bright.

"Yes, thanks to you, young master, I have mastered the 'Pupil Technique' and regained my sight."

Lu Xiaofeng took a deep breath.

"I take back what I just said."

"This guy actually did something decent once."

Bang!
Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which stood as tall as a mountain, collapsed with a deafening roar!

"happy!"

Wang Gan laughed heartily.
The two moved swiftly at the same time, chasing each other like phantoms and lightning.

By this point in the battle, their techniques were no longer limited to fists and palms; instead, they unleashed a barrage of unexpected moves, each collision of fists, palms, fingers, and claws producing a deafening roar and sending out a chilling gust of wind.

When the claws tear through the air, they emit a heart-wrenching, ear-piercing howl.

The two were like two monsters that destroyed everything, fighting from the palace to the ground. Wherever they passed, palaces collapsed, stones shattered, blue bricks cracked, and sand and stones flew. Although there were only two people, it was as if a thousand troops were fighting in a chaotic battle!

Such a fierce battle is extraordinary, comparable to that of immortals on land. Even ordinary martial arts practitioners who get too close will be seriously injured by the shrill shards of flying rocks!
Both of them possessed unfathomable inner energy, which was inexhaustible. This battle lasted for a full half hour, destroying a small part of the Forbidden City!

A moment later, the smoke and dust dissipated.
Only then can everyone see the situation clearly.

"Who wins and who loses?!"

"Are they both made of steel? How could they fight so fiercely for so long!"

"With the strength of one person comparable to an army of thousands, these two can no longer be called human, but rather terrestrial immortals and Buddhas!"

"Alas, when gods clash, who can say that Dugu Yihe and Ximen Chuixue are not just playing around?"

call out!
Suddenly, an invisible burst of energy emanated, sweeping away all the surrounding dust.

Wang Gan waved his sleeve, his expression calm.

After such a great battle, he was still completely untouched?!

On the other hand, Wu Ming, although he had no obvious injuries, was breathing heavily with his chest heaving. Even though his martial arts were at their peak, he could not resist the passage of time and the aging of his body, which left him somewhat powerless.

"Primordial Qi Gong"

"Non-birth and non-existence, primordial harmony, truly a remarkable achievement of our time."

Wang Gan nodded in approval.

The fact that this Hunyuan Qi Gong could allow an old man like Wu Ming to maintain a smooth and unhindered flow of Qi during a fierce battle suggests that it must be a miraculous skill comparable to Mingyu's and Jiayi's.

Or perhaps, it was Old Man Wu Ming who, with his own talent, elevated this technique to a higher level.

Wu Ming also looked incredulous and exclaimed in amazement.

"Flawless and without flaw, unharmed by anything. Even immortals and Buddhas in this world are no more than this."

"Moreover, I never expected that you hadn't even used your full strength!"

Wang Gan remained noncommittal.

"If this is all you've got, I'm afraid you'll disappoint me."

"I thought you would be like Gong Jiu, at least using some kind of mental victory technique."

Wu Ming's lips curled up.

"That's the martial arts you passed down; how can it be used to defeat you?"

"To defeat the Celestials, we must borrow the power of Heaven!"

Wang Gan narrowed his eyes, knowing that the main event was about to begin.

"You still remember Gong Jiu, so you can probably guess how I taught him the 'method of mental victory,' right?"

Wu Ming sighed.

"Gong Jiu is a genius that I have to admit. If he had no mental problems, he might have reached my current level."

"But he likes self-torture and can't control himself, so logically he shouldn't be able to learn martial arts like 'the art of mental victory' that requires a strong will."

Wang Gan continued.
"And then you did something to his head? You injected drugs into his head?"

Wu Ming laughed heartily.
"Indeed, your Nine Dragons External Alchemy Technique has given me inspiration!"

"If you can inject medicine into the body, why can't you inject it into the brain, which would only negatively impact your mental state?!"

"Moreover, there is a detail in the Nine Dragons Method that even you, Young Master Tianji, might not have noticed!"

Wang Gan looked curious.

"How to say it?"

Wu Ming did not explain directly, but instead asked,
"In your eyes, what is martial arts practice?"

Wang Gan's eyes flickered; it seemed he wanted to sit down and discuss philosophy with him.

"Martial arts practitioners are divided into different ranks,"

"Beginners cultivate the body, advanced practitioners cultivate the Qi, and masters cultivate the spirit!"

Wang Gan didn't tell the truth here.

Or rather, this concept only follows the traditional rules of the martial arts world: those who practice physical training are not as good as those with deep internal energy, while those who cultivate sword intent and saber intent seem to be able to kill gods and demons.

In reality, in a fantasy or martial arts world, there are quite a few people who have trained their physical bodies to the point of shattering the starry sky.

Wang Gan's own Demon-Subduing Golden Body, aided by the system's power, has long transcended the realm of martial arts.

"good!"

Wu Ming nodded in agreement.

"We martial artists cultivate nothing more than the three treasures of 'essence, energy, and spirit,' striving to surpass ordinary people in these aspects."

"Kung Fu and martial arts techniques are nothing more than skills; the essence, energy, and spirit are the true path of a martial artist!"

"But very few people can truly grasp the essence, energy, and spirit of the Dao, and even fewer can go further and surpass the so-called 'limits of mortals'!"

Wu Ming sighed.

"Throughout the martial arts world, only Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue have touched upon the realm of 'gods'."

"After Dugu Yihe was born into a celestial being, he took half a step on the path of 'qi'."

"As for me, I've only taken a few more steps than others on the path of 'qi'."

Wang Gan nodded in agreement as he listened.

This old man truly lives up to his reputation as a world-class supermodel, possessing an exceptional understanding of the 'essence, energy, and spirit' of martial artists.

As he said, every extra step on the path of 'spirit, energy, and vitality' is a qualitative leap!

"Only you and I cannot see through it."

Wu Ming looked at Wang Gan.
“You are the only person I have ever seen who has achieved something on the path of ‘essence’. In terms of the way of the flesh, I’m afraid even Bodhidharma can’t compare to you.”

Wang Gan's lips curled into a smile.

"The human body...isn't it amazing?"

In terms of physical appearance and potential, there is no difference between the human body in the martial arts world and Wang Gan's previous life, so naturally it cannot compare with those born with immense strength.

Wang Gan was able to get to this point solely because of his extraordinary abilities.

"After you arrived, I guessed that if someone could cultivate essence, energy, and spirit simultaneously, they could reach a certain level of cultivation,"

"Three flowers gather at the top, five energies converge at the origin..."

"It's probably at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal."

Wu Ming looked longingly at the scene.

Wang Gan neither confirmed nor denied it, but theoretically it was indeed the case. For example, in Huang Yi's world, each abnormal being had reached an unbelievable level of spiritual energy and character, which enabled them to break through the void and ascend to heaven.

"That level of attainment is beyond human capability, old man, you've gone too far."

Wang Gan shook his head.

In Lu Xiaofeng's world, breaking through the void is almost impossible. Last time, Wang Gan's so-called breaking through was also achieved with the help of the system.

“Indeed. You are skilled in the two paths of ‘essence and energy’, while if I wanted to defeat you, I would have been too old and frail long ago. I can only try to find a way in the path of ‘divine’.”

Wu Ming suddenly seemed to have a certain spark.

"After my testing, I have found that the tip of your head, cultivated through the Nine Dragons Great Technique, is precisely the convergence point of essence, energy, and spirit—the celestial spiritual land!"

"Given the right stimulus, it's not impossible to directly enhance 'mental power'!"

"Young Master Tianji, do you know what realm one can reach if one's 'spiritual power' far surpasses that of ordinary people?"

Wang Gan really didn't know that.
Because mental strength has always been his weakness, apart from the initial mind control technique, he has never bothered to think about sword intent or saber intent.

He's already added points; wouldn't it be more convenient to just use overwhelming power to sweep through?

Wu Ming sighed.

"I specifically consulted Ye Gucheng, and the reason why his Heavenly Flying Immortal technique is flawless is not because of his swordsmanship."

"It is 'God'!"

"Or rather, it's a trace of the power of heaven and earth that was triggered by the 'power of the spirit'!"

The power of heaven and earth?!
Wang Gan's expression finally changed slightly.

He naturally knew the power of heaven and earth. When he broke through to the Great Perfection of the Yi Jin Jing, he was able to draw upon the energy of heaven and earth to replenish himself and reach a state of non-existence.

When one's true qi cultivation is extremely strong, one will naturally reach the state of "fetal breathing" or "innate" in Taoism, and "meditation" or "completeness" in Buddhism.

But to directly manipulate the power of heaven and earth with spiritual power?!

Wang Gan had never imagined such a realm, but it must be extremely incredible.

Wu Ming took out several golden needles and, with lightning speed, pierced them into the top of his head in an instant.

"Acupuncture with gold needles, supplemented with secret medicine."

Wu Ming's gaze grew increasingly intense, as if it could penetrate everything!
An invisible force began to ripple through this space!
"It can briefly allow one to reach the state of 'divine enlightenment'!"

"Hahahaha!"

Wu Ming burst out laughing.

"This is a truth that I've only come to understand after many days of research—to defeat a celestial being like you, one must also become a celestial being!"

"Even though it's only a quarter of an hour, it's enough!"

As Wu Ming spoke, his figure slowly floated up without using any true energy!
"Today I will prove that man can conquer nature!"

"Even at my advanced age, I can still outwit fate!"

He was radiant, as if he had become an immortal, and his body rose to several feet.

Wu Ming exhaled and spoke, his voice like thunder, his words like golden words!

"Young Master Tianji, have you ever seen a palm technique that descends from the sky?!"

"May I ask Heaven, are there any true immortals among us?"

"Bah!"

The immense, invisible palm force drew upon the power of heaven and earth, causing waves of energy to surge throughout the entire Forbidden City!
For the first time, Wang Gan's expression turned serious.
He felt threatened by such tactics!
His skin spread with a golden hue, as if scorched by flames of true energy, and his body grew taller inch by inch, transforming into a giant nearly ten feet tall.

Demon-Subduing Golden Body, open!

"What a magnificent Heaven-Asking Palm!"

"I heard your question!"

Wang Gan was equally exhilarated. Amidst his wild laughter, he punched the heavens open with a palm strike that was several meters long and wide, descending from the sky!
boom!
(End of this chapter)