Martial Arts Across the Heavens: Becoming a Martial God Starting from the Big Boss in Tangshan

"Cheung Po Tsai is still alive!?"

Lin Shirong, Liang Kuan, and the others looked at each other, utterly shocked and somewhat bewildered.

That's not right. Cheung Po Tsai's notoriety was already widespread decades ago.

If Cheung Po Tsai were still alive, wouldn't he be over a hundred years old?

He's not a god, how could anyone live to be that old?

However, Chen Wen didn't seem to be joking.

Since he said that, does that mean Cheung Po Tsai is really alive?

Regardless of anything else, Chen Wen is their captain and leader, and his decisions determine their direction!

"Yes, Captain!"

The group of people immediately bowed solemnly.

But just then...

"vomit……"

Liang Kuan suddenly turned pale and rushed to the wooden bucket next to him to vomit.

He wasn't a landlubber and had even traveled by boat on rivers, but this was sailing on the open sea, which was completely different from sailing on rivers!

The seasickness was extremely severe.

No one could remember how many times he had vomited.

Seeing this, Lin Shirong slapped him on the back and said in a rough voice:

"Hold on! The Black Flag Army is the best at naval warfare!"

"When Lord Liu was alive, even the foreign devils were no match for us!"

"Now we have bigger and faster steamships, and the foreigners have good cannons and guns. You'd better improve your swimming skills, kid, or you'll embarrass us!"

Yan Zhendong, who was standing to the side, also looked somewhat pale.

Although his kung fu was very impressive, he was still not used to the turbulent sea.

He stood up straight, without uttering a sound, but gripped the railing with unusual force, his knuckles turning white.

Lin Shirong couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the two people's reactions.

However, Chen Wen didn't react at all, which finally put his mind at ease.

Otherwise, if the captain gets seasick again, they're really doomed.

He didn't even bother with Liang Kuan and immediately asked Chen Wen for instructions:

"Captain, we're not afraid of anyone. But Zhang Baozai... let's not even talk about whether he's really alive, and even if he is, where's his hideout?"

Chen Wen wasn't actually immune to seasickness; rather, a system notification had popped up in his mind.

[Ding! The host has personally participated in the operation of a steam-powered sailing ship, observing the sailors handling the sails, the fireman controlling the fire, and the helmsman steering the ship, gaining some understanding of the essentials of driving ships that combine traditional sail power with early steam power!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have mastered: Navigation Skill LV3 (1/100)!]

"Not bad, not bad. You need to master the kung fu, and you also need to master these practical skills."

Chen Wen was very happy when he saw the system notification.

After this period of training, especially after sparring with two masters, Huang Feihong and Yan Zhendong, his various stats have changed.

Name: Chen Wen

Martial Arts: Jeet Kune Do (LV3: 99/100)

[Realm Level: Mid-stage Dark Force]

【武功：金龙拳（LV6:88/100）、小龙飞刀（LV5:37/100）、形意拳（LV6:77/100）、铁布衫（LV3:45/100）、醉拳（LV3:24/100）、无影脚（LV2:1/100）……】

【百艺：医术（LV5:15/100）、厨艺（LV5:4/100）、恰恰舞（LV5:34/100）、航海术LV2（1/100）、……】

[Storage space: 1 small dragon throwing knife, 999 small Wen throwing knives, several guns and cannons, several swords, medicines, scriptures...]

During this period, I acquired many new martial arts skills and improved significantly.

In particular, he learned Wong Fei-hung's Shadowless Kick and Drunken Fist, as well as Yan Zhendong's Iron Shirt and Cha Fist.

However, the progress of Jinlongquan and Xingyiquan has been somewhat slow.

Once you reach a certain level of skill, it becomes increasingly difficult to improve, and naturally, improvement will no longer be as rapid as before.

His medical skills, however, improved at an astonishing rate due to his frequent consultations and drug manufacturing.

Chen Wen was momentarily distracted, but quickly regained his composure and continued discussing with the others:

"Sailing at sea certainly requires getting used to. However, I do have some clues about the location of Cheung Po Tsai's stronghold."

As he spoke, amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, he casually reached into his pocket and pulled something out.

He took out a scroll and slowly unrolled it.

A huge map was immediately presented to everyone.

Lin Shirong, Yan Zhendong, Liang Kuan, and the others were taken aback at first, and then they began to wonder to themselves:

This map is so big that it's still quite large even when rolled up.

Where exactly did Chen Wen pull it from?

However, thinking back to that seemingly endless supply of handguns... never mind, he has too many secrets to ask, so don't ask what you shouldn't ask.

Everyone was more concerned about the contents of the map.

A group of people gathered around to watch, but their reactions varied.

Yan Zhendong and Liang Kuan frowned after a few glances at the dense lines, numbers, strange symbols, and colorful blocks on the surface.

It dazzled them, making it impossible for them to understand anything.

"What...what are these drawings?" Liang Kuan asked, still confused.

Lin Shirong and several old Black Flag soldiers were increasingly astonished as they watched, their eyes widening in disbelief.

"This...this coastline, these island markings...they're incredibly detailed!"

Lin Shirong pointed to an area outside the Pearl River Estuary on the map.

"Look, those little dots marked on the edge of the island, are they probably reefs? And these numbers the foreigners use... and this arrow, is it the direction of the ocean current?"

"Compared to this, the nautical charts we used before are practically child's scribbles!"

This map not only marks the major ports and shipping routes known in the present day, but also contains a wealth of details that would never be found on nautical charts of this era.

Precise water depth data, reef locations, and seasonal ocean currents.

Even some so small that only fishermen know about these sheltered anchorages.

This is precisely the sophisticated nautical chart that Chen Wen brought from the modern world.

"Don't worry about the details." Chen Wen waved his hand. "From now on, our Blood Flag Army will use this set of maps. Everyone should familiarize themselves with them as soon as possible."

He picked up a charcoal pencil and circled the locations of several key islands on the nautical chart, pondering as he drew:

"Zhang Baozai's main plundering areas, possible supply points, and rumored hideouts..."

"Based on the hydrological conditions shown on this map, there are only a few locations that can accommodate large fleets for extended periods, are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and have access to fresh water..."

He quickly narrowed it down to three or four possible islands.

But looking at these circles, Chen Wen still frowned:

"The area is still too large. Exploring them one by one would take too long and could easily alert the enemy."

"Then what should we do? We can't just rely on luck, can we?" Liang Kuan couldn't help but ask.

"Of course not." Chen Wen put down his charcoal pencil and shifted his gaze from the nautical chart to the distant sea.

"We just finished a tough battle, and we only have this many men. The ships were also captured, so we need to rest and resupply. More importantly..."

He looked at the crowd:

"The banner of the Blood Flag Army must be spread as soon as possible!"

"Let the imperial court and the foreigners know that we killed the admiral and hijacked the foreign ships!"

"This way we can attract attention and cover for Brother Huang."

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then nodded vigorously.

They seized a boat and sailed out to sea overnight. Besides the strategic retreat, their own purpose was to cover Wong Fei-hung and share the burden.

"So, the first step," Chen Wen's finger moved across the nautical chart, finally pointing to a city near the coast.

"Let's go here and cause a ruckus, spreading our banner far and wide!"

"By the way, everyone, be careful, we're not real pirates!"

"The goal is to create a disturbance and attract hatred!"

"Remember, you can kill mites, you can kill foreigners and traitors, but you are absolutely forbidden from harassing ordinary people!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately responded in unison:

"Understood! Don't worry, Captain!"

They themselves came from poor backgrounds, so they know what they can and cannot do!

Following Chen Wen is not for becoming pirates, but for a greater cause!

"Good!" Chen Wen waved his hand. "Adjust our course and spread the banner of our Blood Flag Army quickly!"

"Lin Shirong, urge everyone to hurry up and familiarize themselves with the operation of the foreign ships and their cannons!"

"Master Yan, Liang Kuan, if you get seasick, go to the deck and get some fresh air. If you can't adapt to the sea, how will you accomplish great things in the future?"

The fleet was immediately put into operation at his command.

The blood-red flag fluttered at the top of the mast.

The steam engine increased its output, billowing thick smoke, and sailed towards the selected coastline, cutting through the waves.