Martial Arts Crossover: The Sweeping Monk of Wudang? That's our patriarch!

"Master Yu's move is brilliant; I admit defeat."

He struggled to sit up, his face pale, but he still forced himself to look up at Yu Lianzhou and whispered.

After a slight pause, he asked again, "What was the name of that palm technique just now?"

If that palm technique hadn't been so effective at countering his Ice Profound Force, he wouldn't have been defeated so decisively.

"The Great Sun Burning Heaven Palm."

Yu Lianzhou uttered four words calmly.

"What a magnificent sun that burns the heavens... truly domineering!" Yuwen Huaji smiled bitterly, then said, "Your master, Master Zhang, truly deserves to be called the number one martial arts master of the Ming Dynasty. He was able to create such a supreme technique that can burn the entire world."

Yu Lianzhou shook his head: "This palm technique did not originate from my master; it was created by my senior uncle."

"Your senior master?" Yuwen Huaji's pupils contracted, his face filled with astonishment. "Besides Master Zhang, does Wudang have such a figure? Could it be that they are hiding another grandmaster?"

"My master doesn't practice martial arts, nor does he like it," Yu Lianzhou said calmly. Then, his tone shifted, and he asked coldly, "Chief Steward Yuwen, do you have any last words?"

Yuwen Huaji's heart tightened, and he immediately spoke: "Second Hero Yu! I am a direct descendant of the Yuwen clan, the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guards of the Great Sui! Can you bear the consequences of killing me? You have already obtained the 'Longevity Manual,' so let's drop this matter today—I swear I will never reveal a single word!"

He spoke with a tough exterior, but in reality, he was desperate to survive. As for the "Longevity Manual," why would he easily relinquish it? His current show of weakness and submission was merely a delaying tactic.

He then provoked them further, saying, "With the reputation of the Seven Heroes of Wudang, do you really intend to exterminate them all? Wouldn't the people of the martial world be disgusted by that?"

He had a brilliant plan, but unfortunately—he ran into Yu Lianzhou.

If it were someone like Song Yuanqiao, they might have shown leniency out of consideration for her status. But Yu Lianzhou was not a soft-hearted person.

He said coldly, "I don't believe you."

Yuwen Huaji was notorious in the court for his ruthlessness and viciousness. To gamble on his keeping his promise was worse than gambling with one's life.

Moreover, with Zhang Sanfeng in charge at Wudang, they weren't afraid of their secrets being leaked. But it's better to avoid trouble.

This killing was destined from the very first thought he had.

Seeing Yu Lianzhou's murderous intent, Yuwen Huaji's face turned ashen.

"Since you want me dead—then we'll go to hell together!"

He roared suddenly, frantically channeling all his inner strength, and charged straight at Yu Lianzhou like an arrow released from a bow!

At the critical moment of life and death, he cast aside all distractions and fully activated the Ice Profound Force secret technique, his aura even stronger than when he was uninjured!

However, Yu Lianzhou saw through it at a glance—this was a desperate last stand, a desperate attempt to fight back, and it wouldn't last long.

If he wants to win, he only needs to avoid his opponent's strength and wait until he is exhausted, then he can easily kill him.

But he disdained to do that, and saw no need for it.

——The sun burns the sky!

He immediately unleashed the ultimate move of his palm technique.

boom!!!

The immense, scorching palm force, like a volcanic eruption, swept out like a tidal wave, tearing through the air and heading straight for Yuwen Huaji!

"not good!!"

Yuwen Huaji's pupils contracted sharply; the aura of death was overwhelming!

Driven by the instincts of a martial arts master, he instantly sensed a deadly crisis.

But Yu Lianzhou's palm strike had already sealed off all escape routes, and the heavens and earth seemed to freeze within the force of his palm strike, leaving no way to avoid it.

"I'll fight you to the death!"

Yuwen Huaji's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched, and his eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Can't dodge it? Then take it head-on!

boom--!!!

His inner energy erupted like a volcano, all his power burning away, and with a single punch, his momentum shook mountains and valleys!

boom! ! !

Fists and palms clashed, the void seemed to be torn apart, and the explosion reverberated through the sky.

However, in an instant, Yu Lianzhou's palm strike crushed the fist's force with overwhelming force, landing heavily on Yuwen Huaji's chest.

puff--!

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his body flew backward like a broken kite, crashing heavily to the ground and falling silent.

Dead, utterly cold.

After dealing with Yuwen Huaji, Yu Lianzhou turned to look at Shi Long, his tone as indifferent as the wind blowing across a hillside:

"Stone mine owner, you're a smart man; you know what to say and what not to say, right?"

Shi Long's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately responded seriously:

"Understood! Please rest assured, Second Master Yu, I will definitely leave the Great Sui Dynasty with my family, change my name, and retire from the martial world. If I utter a single word about what happened today, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"

Having narrowly escaped death, he finally understood—with his limited cultivation, obtaining the "Longevity Manual" was not a stroke of luck, but a death warrant.

If Yu Lianzhou hadn't intervened in time, he would have been a victim of Yuwen Huaji's blade long ago.

Moreover, he had held the "Longevity Manual" in his hands for three years, yet he hadn't grasped its essence at all. Continuing to cling to it would only be courting death.

His miraculous survival actually helped him resolve his inner conflicts.

Seeing his sincere attitude, Yu Lianzhou nodded slightly:

"Set off as soon as possible. Once news of Yuwen Huaji's death spreads, you will become the target of everyone's anger."

Leaving behind a reminder, Yu Lianzhou leaped into the air, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the distance.

In no time, they had left Yangzhou and embarked on their journey back to Wudang Mountain.

After Yu Lianzhou left, Shi Long did not hesitate and quietly evacuated with his whole family overnight.

Soon after, the news of Yuwen Huaji's sudden death shocked the court and the public. The Yuwen clan was furious, and the Sui court was horrified. Secret agents were dispatched to Yangzhou to investigate the case and issued an arrest warrant for Shi Long.

Unfortunately, as the situation in the Sui Dynasty deteriorated rapidly and rebellions broke out everywhere, the court and the Yuwen clan were quickly overwhelmed and had no time to attend to this old matter.

……

a few days later.

Yu Lianzhou returned to Wudang Mountain.

Upon returning to the mountain gate, the first thing he did was head straight to the Sutra Repository and personally hand over the "Longevity Manual" to Lin Daochen.

"Nephew Lianzhou, you've worked hard."

Lin Daochen accepted the book and nodded with a smile.

"You flatter me, Senior Uncle. This is simply my duty."

Yu Lianzhou responded with a cupped-hand salute, then couldn't help but ask:

"Master Uncle, can this 'Longevity Mantra' truly grant immortality?"

Lin Daochen chuckled and shook his head upon hearing this:

"It's not that magical; it's just an internal energy cultivation method."

"Then why has Shilong failed to master the skill even after three years?"

Yu Lianzhou became increasingly puzzled.

With Shi Long's mediocre skills, he clearly hadn't mastered the technique at all.

Lin Daochen smiled faintly and said:

"The conditions for cultivating this skill are extremely harsh—the practitioner must have no internal energy in their body and must cultivate it with 'unintentional intent'."

He paused, then added:

"Actually, the 'Longevity Manual' itself is just so-so. Our Wudang's 'Hun Yuan Tai Chi Gong' is no less powerful than it."

This is not an exaggeration. In fact, Hunyuan Taiji Gong surpasses it in terms of foundation and potential.

Yu Lianzhou suddenly realized why Shi Long couldn't cultivate it—this cultivation method was completely reversed, who would understand it?

After chatting for a few more minutes, Yu Lianzhou took his leave.

After he left, Lin Daochen opened the "Longevity Manual." Although it was useless to him personally, the profound principles and Daoist wisdom contained within it might bring him a glimmer of inspiration.

……

Time flies like an arrow, quietly passing by.

After repeatedly studying the "Longevity Manual" and many other Taoist texts, Lin Daochen's understanding of the Yin-Yang principle became increasingly profound.

This day.

He had just put down the Taoist scroll in his hand.

A message suddenly flashed into my mind:

[Through studying the Daoist classic *The Longevity Formula* and other Daoist texts, you have thoroughly grasped the principles of Yin and Yang. Building upon the Pure Yang Spirit Refining Technique, you have innovated and created the unparalleled immortal technique: the Yin-Yang Creation Technique (Qi Refining Chapter).]

Lin Daochen's eyebrows lifted, his lips curled up slightly, and a hint of undisguised joy flashed in his eyes.

This Yin-Yang Creation Technique integrates the laws of Yin and Yang, making it a top-tier immortal technique that is simple yet profound, with boundless potential. It is worthy of being used as the fundamental method on his path of cultivation.

The time of enlightenment is right now.

Lin Daochen stepped out of the Sutra Repository, leaped into the air, and landed on a giant rock atop the Wudang Mountains, where he sat cross-legged.

This place was precisely the core of the entire Wudang Mountain, which he sensed with his divine sense—the place with the most abundant spiritual energy.

My heart is as calm as still water, my spirit as still as an abyss.

His hands flew, forming a series of unfathomable hand seals, and then he began to circulate the "Yin Yang Creation Technique" that he had just created.

In an instant, the free spiritual energy in the world seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, converging towards him like streams flowing into a river, and pouring into his body.

The hand gestures have changed again!

The spiritual energy that surged into the body was instantly refined into pure spiritual power, which flowed along the meridians and eventually converged into the dantian, where it settled and accumulated.

As his spiritual power accumulated, a sharp and powerful aura slowly rose from his body.

The absorption range is expanding and the speed is increasing.

boom--!

Above his head, a vortex of spiritual energy, invisible to the naked eye, quietly appeared.

The vortex slowly rotated, like the eye of the sky. Centered on him, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of hundreds of miles surged wildly, turning into a torrent that poured down the vortex and into his body.

The spiritual energy surged like a whale swallowing the sea, causing the world to change.

The clouds and mist, drawn by the surroundings, gathered layer upon layer above Wudang Mountain. As they were swept into the vortex by the spiritual energy, they condensed into a pillar of clouds that stretched from heaven to earth, radiating countless rays of light and auspicious colors, surrounded by celestial energy, enveloping Lin Daochen within it.

Such an unusual phenomenon shook the mountain gate.

"Hiss! This...this is a true immortal descending to earth?"

Countless Wudang disciples rushed to the open space, looking up at the towering five-colored divine pillar, speechless and deeply shaken.

"Senior Brother, what exactly is going on?"

Yu Lianzhou turned to Song Yuanqiao, his voice slightly tense.

At this moment, six of the Seven Heroes of Wudang had gathered together, gazing intently at the mysterious, towering cloud pillar in the distance. Their expressions varied, all deeply shocked.

"I don't know."

Song Yuanqiao shook his head, his brows furrowed in seriousness.

After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "You all stay here and keep the disciples in check. Do not make any moves. I'm going to take a look."

Such an unprecedented celestial phenomenon, with its omen of good or bad, is of paramount importance to him as the eldest disciple. He has an inescapable duty to investigate it personally, and if any calamity is to befall him, he should bear the consequences first.

Yu Lianzhou knew exactly what he was thinking, and immediately said, "Senior Brother, Third Junior Brother and the others are enough to guard this place. I will go with you."

"Let's go too!"

Zhang Songxi and others echoed his sentiments.

The Seven Heroes are of one mind and share life and death. In times of crisis, how can they leave others to face danger alone?

After some debate, it was finally decided that the youngest disciple, Mo Shenggu, would stay at the mountain gate to command the disciples, while the other five would use their lightness skills to rush out and head straight for the source of the cloud pillar.

"Huh? Why are there so many wild animals?"

Along the way, Song Yuanqiao and his companions were shocked to discover that countless beasts in the mountains were rushing wildly toward the Cloud Pillar.

Animals are naturally perceptive, and they sensed that extraordinary aura as soon as Lin Daochen activated his spiritual energy—even just a little bit of spiritual energy was a transformative opportunity for them.

As a result, all the beasts rushed forth, flocking to it like ducks to water.

However, no one dared to get too close, for fear of disturbing the entity at the center of the cloud pillar.

"It's my senior martial uncle!"

The moment they reached the summit, Song Yuanqiao and the others' pupils constricted sharply.

Within the towering cloud pillar, Lin Daochen sat serenely like a god, his aura ethereal and unpredictable, as if he were one with heaven and earth.

Beside me, a white crane stood quietly, its wings slightly raised, its eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

It was the spirit beast that Lin Daochen had adopted.

"Everyone stay in your positions. No one is allowed to approach or disturb your senior master!"

Song Yuanqiao gave a low shout, his tone chilling.

Although I don't understand its meaning, this kind of phenomenon is far beyond what ordinary cultivation can achieve. If there is any mistake, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Yu Lianzhou and the others immediately understood and quickly occupied key positions in all four directions, forming a protective array to firmly guard Lin Daochen.

Lin Daochen was aware of all of this.

But he was not distracted. At this moment, the most important thing was to absorb the heavens and earth, refine the spiritual tide, and officially open the door to immortality!