Transmigrating to the Primordial Era as a Peerless Great Witch, Changing Fate in the Primordial Worl

Upon hearing this, Wei Xiaobao's eyes gleamed.

He was not satisfied with empty talk, but asked a more crucial question that better reflected the core concept of Shaolin martial arts.

He looked at Kong Jian and asked:

"Then tell me, nephew, which of the two great internal martial arts of Shaolin, the Yi Jin Jing and the Xi Sui Jing, is stronger?"

Or rather, which one is more suitable for laying a foundation?

This question is quite direct and touches on the core of the comparison of Shaolin martial arts.

Kong Jian was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, clearly not expecting Wei Xiaobao to ask such specific and in-depth questions.

He hesitated for a moment before cautiously replying that, fundamentally speaking, there is no absolute superiority or inferiority between the two scriptures.

They are all the supreme manuals of Shaolin martial arts, following the most authentic and stable path, and their ultimate goal is to improve one's physical constitution, lay an unparalleled foundation, and reach the highest realm of martial arts.

However, there are indeed some slight differences in the difficulty and emphasis of cultivation.

Based on his own understanding and the general opinion of the temple's predecessors, Kōken said:

The "Marrow Cleansing Classic" focuses more on "from the inside out," starting with purifying the blood, bone marrow, and internal organs to gradually improve the whole body. The cultivation process requires less comprehension and emphasizes perseverance and hard work, so progress may be relatively steady.

The Yi Jin Jing, on the other hand, focuses more on "from the outside in," starting with strengthening the fascia, bones, and muscles to change the body's structure, making it more suitable for storing and circulating powerful internal energy. It demands extremely high levels of comprehension and the ability to perceive subtle changes in the body from the practitioner. The practice may involve more pain and transformation at the musculoskeletal level, but once mastered, the effects are often more significant.

It turned out to be the case.

Wei Xiaobao nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

He quickly weighed the options in his mind.

The Marrow Cleansing Classic is stable, while the Tendon Changing Classic requires more understanding and is accompanied by pain, but it may be more thorough in transforming the body's essence. For him, who pursues "cultivation of both internal and external aspects" and whose physical body has reached the peak of the second tier, the "from the outside to the inside" path of the Tendon Changing Classic seems to have some kind of fit with his current situation.

After all, his "external" strength is already very strong; what he lacks is "internal" strength.

And the method to completely transform external advantages into potential and guide internal growth.

However, a more careful reading of both scriptures is needed to make a decision.

His mind raced, but his face remained impassive. He then smiled at Kong Jian and said:

"Well then, nephew, you don't need to stay here with me."

I slowly searched through the second-floor library, trying to find one or two internal energy cultivation methods and martial arts techniques that were truly suitable for me.

"Come and wake me up when it's lunchtime."

He intentionally sent Kongjian away so that he could move freely and "browse" or even "memorize" these secrets without interference.

Kong Jian was a man of great stature. Having spent decades at Shaolin Temple, he was insightful and perceptive. How could he not see that Wei Xiaobao wanted to choose alone?

But he didn't care. In his opinion, it was perfectly normal for this young grandmaster to be curious about martial arts and want to take his time to look at and choose.

Moreover, given his status as a grandmaster uncle, he certainly didn't need anyone to follow and monitor him at all times.

He clasped his hands together and nodded in response:

"Yes, in that case, I'll head up to the third floor first. The third floor contains the martial arts insights and sayings of eminent monks throughout history. If you're interested, Uncle, once you've chosen your martial arts, you can go up and take a look. Perhaps you can gain some inspiration from it."

After saying that, he stopped bothering Wei Xiaobao and turned around to climb the stairs on the other side, step by step, to the third floor of the Sutra Pavilion.

As Kong Jian's footsteps disappeared at the end of the stairs, only Wei Xiaobao remained on the second floor of the Sutra Pavilion.

The pavilion was unusually quiet, with only the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind outside the window and the faint chanting of Buddhist sutras in the distance.

Wei Xiaobao did not immediately go to get the book, but instead went to the center of the second floor and sat down on the floor.

His gaze slowly swept over the huge bookshelves in front of him, which stretched as high as the ceiling and were covered with thousands of martial arts manuals.

A burning, sharp light gradually appeared in his eyes.

For him, the Shaolin Temple's Sutra Repository was an unprecedented and unimaginably vast treasure trove of martial arts.

This is the key to him breaking through his own bottlenecks and laying the foundation for the supreme Dao.

He quickly calculated the plan in his mind.

Internal skills are of paramount importance, and one can only focus on one type.

We must select the one that best aligns with the concept of "cultivating both inner and outer qualities," has the greatest potential, and the most solid foundation.

The Yi Jin Jing and Xi Sui Jing are the top choices, but other potentially unknown but equally powerful internal martial arts should not be overlooked.

As for the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts and those exquisite external martial arts, although I may not have that much time and energy to learn them or even master them, their value is immeasurable.

A bold and greedy thought arose in his mind: to memorize all the secrets of these extraordinary skills as much as possible.

Even if you don't practice it for the time being, keeping it in your mind will be an eternal treasure.

In the future, you can choose the most suitable subjects to specialize in based on your own circumstances;

Alternatively, one can select suitable ones and pass them on to trusted subordinates or confidants to enhance one's own power.

Knowledge is power, and martial arts knowledge is the most direct form of power.

There are also techniques for lightness of body, which are of utmost importance.

If you can't beat them, at least you can outrun them. A top-notch lightness skill is equivalent to having one or even several extra lives.

This must be the focus of searching and memorizing.

Time was limited, and he couldn't stay in the library for too long and arouse suspicion.

He set himself a two-day goal: to memorize all the valuable internal energy cultivation methods, secret techniques, and essential lightness skills in the entire second-floor library within two days.

This goal is simply a pipe dream for ordinary people; it is an impossible task.

But Wei Xiaobao had confidence in himself.

It wasn't just because his Dao heart was firm and his thinking was clear after he merged with a trace of the original divine thought of Wugu;

Furthermore, over the past three years, the "Light of Creation" within his body has continuously nourished him, not only strengthening his physical body but also subtly enhancing his spiritual power.

His memory, thinking speed, and comprehension are all far beyond those of ordinary people.

It almost reached the point of "photographic memory".

This is the source of his confidence in devising such a crazy plan.

Thinking of this, a near-obsessive persistence appeared in Wei Xiaobao's eyes.

That was the unwavering will born from his intense desire to strengthen himself and take control of his destiny.

Once the action began, he no longer hesitated and got up to walk towards the bookshelf.

Why not start with the most fundamental Xi Sui Jing (Marrow Cleansing Classic)?

Wei Xiaobao muttered something to himself, both to set the order and to signal to himself that it was time to begin.

He went to the bookshelf where the core internal skills were stored, and after a brief search, he took down a thread-bound book with yellowed pages but in good condition.

On the cover are three ancient and vigorous characters in ink, representing the Marrow Cleansing Classic.

Holding this supreme manual, coveted by countless martial arts practitioners, Wei Xiaobao felt his heart beat slightly faster.

He took a deep breath to calm himself, then slowly turned the pages and began to read and memorize.