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"Junior Lu Ming greets Senior!"

Upon seeing the old man, Lu Ming's heart eased slightly, and the surging Northern Darkness True Qi within his body subsided. He immediately clasped his hands in greeting to the sweeping monk.

"So you really did come to find me!" Upon hearing this, the Sweeping Monk smiled slightly. He turned his head and glanced in the direction of the Arhat Hall and the Bodhidharma Hall, saying, "Come with me, this is not the place to talk."

Lu Ming nodded, and the two walked one after the other towards the side room not far away. The sweeping monk could cover dozens of meters with a single step, while Lu Ming followed closely behind the old man, moving as if he were an immortal.

The terrifying surge of true energy generated by Lu Ming's exchange with the Sweeper Monk had alarmed the martial monks and elders of Shaolin Temple, who were now rushing towards the scene.

Meanwhile, Murong Bo and Xiao Yuanshan, who were reading in the library, were also observing from the shadows.

"It was that old monk who was sweeping the floor. I've seen him so many times, and I always thought he was just an ordinary person. I never expected him to be such a master."

"So, all my actions over the years have been under their watchful eyes, why didn't they stop me?!"

"And who exactly is that young man?! He's so young yet possesses such cultivation!"

Murong Bo and Xiao Yuanshan were filled with doubt and unease, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Little did they know that the Sweeper Monk didn't care about the two stealing the skills; in fact, he intentionally let them learn so that they would develop physical problems. In the end, he would explain the consequences and lead them to Shaolin Temple.

To put it nicely, it's about getting the two to lay down their weapons and become Buddhas on the spot; to put it bluntly, it's about the Sweeper Monk taking a liking to them. Murong Bo and Xiao Yuanshan are both top masters of their time, and they are both in their prime. As long as they can be brought into the Shaolin Temple, protecting the Shaolin Temple's legacy for more than ten or even several decades is no problem.

After all, he was already too old. Even if his cultivation reached the Innate Realm, he wouldn't live for more than a few years. He had to leave enough legacy for Shaolin Temple while he was still alive.

Lu Ming and the Sweeping Monk were incredibly fast, disappearing from their sight in no time.

In a secluded room on the edge of Shaolin Temple, the layout was very simple, with only a simple wooden window and a simple wooden table. Lu Ming and Sao Di Sen sat facing each other, with only a dim oil lamp illuminating their faces.

"Senior, I've come here hoping to learn from you how to break through to the Innate Realm!"

Lu Ming didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "I'm sure you can tell that I have opened up the Ren and Du meridians and opened the Niwan Palace, but I have not broken through to the Innate Realm. I am only at the Half-Step Innate Realm."

"You haven't been cultivating for very long, have you?!" the sweeping monk asked with a smile.

"That's right!" Lu Ming nodded.

As the most skilled expert Lu Ming knew, the Sweeper Monk naturally saw through his problem.

"In today's martial arts world, martial arts cultivation is actually divided into two steps: acquired and innate. The acquired step involves using breathing exercises to fill the dantian with true qi, which then spreads throughout the limbs and bones, thereby opening the eight extraordinary meridians. This step is not difficult; even an average person can open them all after decades of practice. However, to reach the innate realm, opening the eight extraordinary meridians is only the first step in breaking through to the innate level. The real key is the union of qi and spirit, transforming the true qi within the body into innate true qi. Innate true qi is not much stronger than acquired true qi. If the amount of acquired true qi far exceeds that of innate true qi, it is possible to kill an innate master. The truly wondrous aspect of innate true qi is that it can be completely controlled, allowing one part of true qi to exert ten or even twenty times its power..."

Lu Ming listened quietly. He had only been practicing martial arts for a short time, and his understanding of martial arts was still superficial. His understanding of the various realms was also very one-sided. Now, after hearing the Sweeper Monk's explanation, he suddenly understood everything.

The biggest difference between innate and acquired abilities lies in the control of true qi. It is difficult to control true qi in the acquired realm, and external skills are needed to control and unleash the power of true qi in the body.

The control of true qi in the innate realm is as easy as pointing one's arm. Because qi and spirit are in harmony, true qi can flow through the limbs and bones with a thought, and every punch and kick has great power.

"Senior, what is the key, or rather, the method, to unite Qi and spirit?!"

After learning about the difference between the Sweeper Monk's acquired and innate abilities, Lu Ming pressed for an answer.

"Two methods!"

The sweeping monk held up two fingers and said, "The first method is the most common and basic: using spiritual power to continuously refine your own true energy. In this process, spiritual power will gradually merge with your true energy to form innate true energy. However, this method may take a long time for you, since your cultivation time is too short, and almost all of your true energy comes from others' infusions, lacking the time for accumulation and refinement. Of course, this long time is only relative to other martial artists who have just stepped into the half-step innate realm. They may need three or five years, while you will need five or eight years..."

Lu Ming was naturally aware of the flaws in the cultivation that the Sweeper Monk mentioned. He had also recorded them in his notes based on Wu Yazi's oral account, although they were not as comprehensive as the Sweeper Monk's account.

The refinement of true qi does not begin with a half-step innate talent, but rather begins from the very beginning of your cultivation. Your daily breathing exercises and the circulation of qi are themselves a form of refining true qi.

He had only cultivated for two years at most. Although the Beiming Divine Art was strong in accumulating true energy, it was impossible to reach the top in one step. Moreover, his current cultivation level was entirely due to Wuyazi's Beiming empowerment.

Right now, he's like a fat guy who's eaten too much in one bite and needs to digest it slowly.

"What about the second one?"

"Compared to the first method, the second method tests one's comprehension even more. That is the true meaning of martial arts. Sword intent, fist intent, and spear intent all belong to the true meaning of martial arts. As a sublimation of spiritual power, true meaning makes it easier to cultivate one's own true energy. Moreover, the innate true energy formed by the fusion of true meaning is far more powerful than ordinary innate true energy. But unfortunately, this method is not suitable for you now..."

"The true meaning of martial arts?... "

Lu Ming lowered his head, lost in thought. The martial arts world of Jin Yong doesn't involve many martial arts techniques that truly embody the essence of martial arts. There are only a handful, like the Ecstasy Palm and the Nine Swords of Dugu...

In this respect, it is inferior to the ancient and yellow styles, especially the yellow style martial arts world, where the will of spirit and martial arts will is a standard feature. Without one's own martial arts will, one cannot even be considered a strong person.

Given his current state, it's almost impossible for him to grasp the true meaning of martial arts. There's only one reason: he hasn't practiced martial arts long enough. Neither his skills nor his understanding of martial arts have reached the level required to comprehend its true meaning.

As for those who can comprehend the ultimate principles of heaven and earth overnight from nothing, Lu Ming could only say, sorry, he couldn't do that. Therefore, his only choice from beginning to end was the first one: to use time to hone his true qi and break through to the innate level.

After learning the information he wanted, Lu Ming asked a few more questions, then took out two gold ingots from his pocket, placed them on the table, and left Shaolin Temple.