All Heavens: Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts Starting from the Republic of China

Liao Xibai thought for a moment and then added.

"Starting tomorrow, we'll do two things at once."

"First, continue to go to those villages where problems have already occurred, and try to sever the connection between the polluted local deity and the incense offerings in the village's earth veins, at least to resolve the immediate disaster."

"Second, start searching for Crazy He. He is the most crucial link; if we can find him, we might be able to trace back to the real source."

Fu Ze nodded.

"That's what I think too."

Feng Xuan sighed.

"But the local earth gods in those villages are probably not the original ones anymore. If they're all as troublesome as this yellow thorn tree..."

Zhao Rui looked at the charred yellow chaste tree, then at Fu Ze.

"Then let's take them down one by one."

He spoke casually, but his expression was anything but.

Everyone knows that what follows will not be easy.

The group tidied up the local temple.

Feng Xuan collected the remaining tokens, seals, and five flags from the altar, and then bowed respectfully to the yellow thorn tree.

Fu Ze also cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Take care."

The night was dark.

The group followed the village chief of Shuangjing Village back to the village to rest.

The oil lamp cast a dim light in the room that the village chief had vacated for them.

Liao Xibai and the others took their time to rest.

Fu Ze did not go to sleep immediately.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, and only after the surroundings quieted down did he reach out and press his hand against the ancient jade pendant on his chest.

A thought crossed my mind.

The next moment, purple smoke slowly appeared before his eyes.

The interface for the [Order of the Heavens] unfolds again.

The notifications that I hadn't had time to process earlier have reappeared.

[The deity who held the power has been destroyed: a deity associated with polluted vegetation and land.]

[Materials obtained: Divine essence of withered plants, and the stench of incense.]

[Decomposition can be converted into Heavenly Dao Points. Shall we decompose now?]

Fu Ze's eyes flickered slightly.

"Oh, the deities of incense offerings..."

He muttered to himself.

"This time the harvest must have been quite substantial, right?"

When the clay statue of the Earth God in the Huai Shu Village Earth Temple was destroyed, the [Decree of the Heavens] gave no notification because it was just an empty shell that was killed.

The local earth god of Huai Shu Village has long since vanished, his spirit extinguished.

The one who fought against Fu Ze and Zhao Rui back then was probably the real mastermind, the "remotely controlled" shell of the Huai Shu Village Land God.

"Decompose immediately!"

Fu Ze suppressed his joy and waited expectantly.

[Decomposition complete]

[Gained Heavenly Dao Points: 100]

Fu Ze was taken aback.

One hundred points!

Although he had expected it, he was still very surprised to see the number.

"Wow, that's a real smash hit!"

All the points I got from all the hard work I put into getting rid of the corpse demon, zombie, and rat monster before didn't add up to this many.

But on second thought, it makes sense.

No matter how fierce that white-haired rat demon was, it was still a newly emerged monster. The Yellow Thorn Earth God before them, however, had accumulated power over hundreds of years.

If he hadn't been corrupted by the filthy soil and turned into a malevolent spirit that plagued the region, Fu Ze wouldn't have been able to obtain these points.

With a thought, the interface of the Heavenly Decree continued to unfold.

Purple smoke swirled, and lines of ancient characters emerged.

【Name】

Fu Ze.

【identity】

Inspector of the Heavens, a wandering cultivator from Maoshan (not ordained), and a martial arts practitioner (late stage of Dark Strength).

【Tiandao Points】

105 points.

[Technique]

1. The fragment of "Shangqing Lingbao Dongshen Zhengfa" is held at a rate of 5%. It can be further supplemented and deduced by consuming Heavenly Dao Points.

2. "The Great Manifestation of Powerful Magic Techniques in the Southern Transmission of Maoshan Dharma Altar", complete version, 100% ownership, can be further developed to a higher level by consuming Heavenly Dao Points.

3. "Open Door Bajiquan", complete version, 100% ownership, can be further developed to a higher level by consuming Heavenly Dao Points.

4. "Li Family Xingyi Quan", complete version, 100% ownership, can be further developed to a higher level by consuming Heavenly Dao Points.

Fu Ze glanced at the last line, his eyes flickering slightly.

"Xingyiquan has also been included in the [Order of All Heavens]."

Moreover, like Bajiquan, it is already the complete version.

This also shows that the Xingyi manual that Li Junfeng gave him back then was indeed full of secrets. It contained everything that could be written down, including the Twelve Forms of Xingyi, the Five Elements, Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound, the Hidden Force Striking Method, and the Insights into Transforming Force.

"Brother Li may be stubborn, but he's a man of action."

Fu Ze chuckled to himself.

He then looked at several martial arts techniques.

Bajiquan and Xingyiquan are already complete. Although they can be further developed, he hasn't even reached the Huajin level yet, so there's no need to rush to build up his strength.

Martial arts are not something that can make you stronger immediately just by having a higher-level boxing manual.

The techniques of manifest strength, hidden strength, and transformative strength all require one to train one's muscles, bones, skin, qi, blood, and spirit to the proper level.

If you haven't reached a certain level of understanding, forcing yourself to look at things that are too advanced can easily lead to being all talk and no action.

The family's traditional Southern Maoshan teachings have also been completed.

Continuing the deduction is certainly possible, but Fu Ze already possesses a higher-level Taoist orthodox method, the "Shangqing Lingbao Dongshen Zhengfa." If he really wants to spend some points to supplement his spells, the most cost-effective option is obviously to add them to the "Shangqing Lingbao Dongshen Zhengfa."

Just as he was about to examine the consumption calculations closely, the purple smoke on the Heavenly Decree suddenly surged.

A few new lines of text slowly appeared.

[The holder's Heavenly Dao Points exceed 100 for the first time, unlocking a new feature: Tracing the Roots and Forging Spirit]

Fu Ze's gaze immediately sharpened.

"New feature?"

This gave him a boost of spirits.

Previously, the main function of the Heavenly Decree was to absorb evil materials, convert them into Heavenly Dao Points, and then use them to complete and deduce cultivation techniques.

That's already incredibly amazing.

Now you can even unlock new features?

The purple smoke continued to change.

[Tracing the Roots and Forging the Spirit: Consumes Heavenly Dao Points to increase the holder's innate talent.]

So-called innate talent is divided into two categories: magical talent and martial arts talent.

On average, ordinary people have zero magical talent and one martial arts talent.

This is also easy to understand.

Spells are not something everyone can learn.

But martial arts are different; as long as you're physically healthy, you can basically learn them. Even if you don't achieve any great results, it will at least improve your health.

One must have a magical talent of at least one point to be considered barely able to sense spiritual energy. Only those with two points are truly qualified to learn magic.

As for martial arts talent, if one has only one point, with diligent practice, the upper limit is roughly Ming Jin (manifest strength). If one has two points, the upper limit is roughly An Jin (hidden strength). If one has three points, there is a chance to touch Hua Jin (transformation strength).

At a higher level, and so on...

Fu Ze paused slightly.

This isn't about directly giving you a cultivation technique, nor is it about directly raising your cultivation level; it's about enhancing your innate talent and physical constitution!

He knew all too well what this meant.

No matter how good the technique is, it still needs someone to practice it.

Just like in his previous life, he was born with spiritual insight and a high talent for magic, but his meridians were congenitally deficient. In his sleep, his meridians would be inexplicably damaged, causing spiritual energy to leak out, making it impossible for him to exert his full potential.

For example, many ordinary people, even if they receive the true teachings, may not be able to master them.

It's not that we don't try, but rather that our inherent qualities, comprehension, energy, and spirit are all limited by our birth.

Fu Ze stared at the interface and continued reading.

[Holds current spell talent: 5.]

[Current martial arts talent: 4.]

Fu Ze was taken aback.

Spell Talent 5?

Martial Arts Talent 4?

But upon closer reflection, it's not surprising.

The fact that he was born with spiritual awareness in an environment of declining Dharma indicates that his magical talent was originally extremely high. It's just that the spiritual energy of the world was weak and his meridians were damaged, which is why it couldn't be shown.

As for martial arts talent 4...

No wonder he was able to master Bajiquan to the peak of Mingjin despite his sickly health in his previous life. After arriving in this world full of spiritual energy, once his meridians were repaired, he made rapid progress as if his accumulated knowledge had been released.

It turns out that his martial arts talent far surpasses that of ordinary people.

Fu Ze saw the last line.

[Currently, you can consume 100 Heavenly Dao Points to increase any type of talent by 1 point.]

Fu Ze's lips twitched slightly.

Nima!

"Such an overpowered function has an outrageous cost. One hundred Heavenly Dao Points can only be exchanged for one point of talent!"

The 100 points I just received are about to disappear before I even have a chance to enjoy them.

He pondered for a moment.

If you use your points to complete the "Shangqing Lingbao Dongshen Zhengfa", you can make your spell system more complete and your short-term combat power will definitely increase significantly.

But improving talent is different.

This thing may not immediately become a killing move, but it can change his future potential.

The spell talent level has increased from 5 to 6, which is certainly tempting.

However, he already possessed high magical talent, and the "Shangqing Lingbao Dongshen Zhengfa" was only a fragment, so he might not be able to fully utilize it in a short period of time.

The difference is that if martial arts talent increases from 4 to 5. That should have an immediate and noticeable effect on body control, blood circulation, and subtle changes in strength.

Moreover, Fu Ze had a vague premonition: if he returned to his own world, magic-related things would likely be suppressed, but martial arts would be preserved!

Fu Ze made a decision quickly.

"My magical talent is already higher, but we'll talk about that later. Let's focus on improving my martial arts talent first."

He had a sudden thought.

[Would you like to consume 100 Heavenly Dao Points to improve your martial arts talent?]

"Yes."

next moment.

The purple smoke suddenly jolted.

[Heavenly Dao Points have been consumed; the Root Tracing and Spirit Forging process begins.]

boom!

Fu Ze felt an indescribable power surge from the Heavenly Decree in his chest, instantly spreading into his limbs and bones.

It was as if an invisible hand had gently touched the deepest part of his body. Bones, fascia, muscles, skin, blood vessels, and even nerve endings all became incredibly clear in that instant.

He could feel the slight contraction of every muscle around the wound on his shoulder, and the imperceptible rise and fall of each vertebra of his spine.

You can feel the slight pressure transmitted through your skin when the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of your foot contacts the ground.

Even the way the diaphragm descends, the ribs expand, and the lungs expand during breathing are now several times clearer than before.

"This feeling is amazing!"

It wasn't that my strength suddenly increased, but rather that my understanding of my own body deepened.

Before, it was like looking at myself through a thin mist. Now, the mist has dissipated.

[Holds current spell talent: 5.]

[Current martial arts talent: 5.]

[Remaining Heavenly Dao Points: 5 points.]

Fu Ze slowly opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

"One hundred points..."

He felt a pang of regret.

But the pain only lasted a moment before a smile crept onto his face.

value!

It was totally worth it.

Fu Ze stood up, pushed open the door, walked into the yard, and assumed a dignified posture.

First, practice Bajiquan.

He slightly sank his feet, straightened his back, and his entire demeanor instantly changed.

Bajiquan emphasizes the "cross-shaped force," close-quarters combat, and direct, forceful attacks. The feet are firmly planted, and power originates from the soles of the feet, travels through the legs, hips, waist, and back, and then explodes outwards from the shoulders, elbows, fists, and palms.

Fu Ze knew that before.

Understanding and truly mastering the subtle nuances are two different things.

The moment he moved, he immediately realized that many of his previous actions were still not smooth enough.

It's not wrong.

Instead, it can be made even more refined.

He delivered a powerful elbow strike to the center of the body.

With feet gripping the ground, knees and hips twisting together, spine turning like a dragon turning over, shoulders and back thrusting forward, elbows exploding out instantly.

call!

The air was struck with a muffled thud.

This elbow strike was shorter, faster, and heavier than the previous one.

Fu Ze's eyes lit up.

carry on.

Mountain-splitting hammer.

Iron Mountain Lean.

Sky-piercing cannon.

He ignored the three people who came to greet him.

Every move is powerful and fierce, but it is no longer just pure ferocity.

It possesses both strength and gentleness, and its rigidity conceals its dynamism.

The power flows through the body, not in a brute force, but like mercury flowing freely, arriving wherever needed.

After finishing a round of Bajiquan practice, Fu Ze did not stop.

The framework changes, and the essence shifts.

As soon as you stand in the Three-Body Stance, your breath immediately sinks into your dantian.

Xingyiquan and Bajiquan are different.

The Eight Extremes strikes like a spear thrusting out, exploding close to the target.

Xingyi (形意) emphasizes guiding form with intention, achieving unity of inner and outer. The five fist techniques—splitting, collapsing, drilling, cannoning, and horizontal—are implicitly aligned with the five elements. The twelve animal forms—dragon, tiger, monkey, horse, alligator, rooster, hawk, swallow, snake, tigress, eagle, and bear—capture the spirit of the animals, not merely imitate their external appearance.

Fu Ze unleashed a powerful chopping punch.

Like an axe splitting a mountain.

Then, a powerful punch was unleashed.

Like an arrow released from a bow.

With another turn, it pounced like a tiger, its spine muscles bulging violently, and thunderous roars of a tiger and leopard echoed from its chest and abdomen.

Rumble...

The sound wasn't loud, but it was deep and powerful, like thunder hidden in the bones.

The next moment, he switched from the tiger form back to the eight extremes.

Iron Mountain Lean!

With a shove between their shoulders and backs, a burst of breath erupted from their nasal and chest cavities.

snort!

The blood and qi surged, and the internal organs made a soft rumbling sound.

Fu Ze did not pause intentionally.

After Bajiquan, Xingyiquan followed.

After Xingyi, one enters Bajiquan.

The previous move was Bajiquan's Dingxin Elbow, and the next move has already transformed into Xingyi Cannon Fist.

One instant, he used Iron Mountain Lean to smash through the void; the next instant, he used Chicken Step to turn lightly and suddenly changed position.

The strength and agility, the rigidity and the fluidity, began to connect naturally.

It wasn't a forced patchwork.

Like two rivers, they slowly converged within his body.

The thunderous roar of tigers and leopards, along with the humming and hawing breaths, switched precisely with the force of the punches.

When practicing Xingyi, the chest and abdomen swell, the thunderous sound is deep, and the muscles, bones and marrow vibrate.

When rotating the Eight Extremes, the nasal cavity and throat exert force, and the two breaths of "hum" and "ha" burst forth, driving the qi and blood of the internal organs.

One inside and one outside.

One sank, the other exploded.

It cleanses the essence and marrow, and invigorates the qi and blood.

Fu Ze practiced and practiced more and more smoothly.

Later, he forgot whether he was practicing Bajiquan or Xingyiquan.

The intent of the fist resides in the mind, and the power resides in the body.

He could feel the hidden force spreading from his limbs all the way to his shoulders, back, waist, hips, thighs, chest, abdomen, ribs, and spine. Almost every muscle and skin was penetrated by the force inch by inch.

Only four ends are missing.

Fingers, toes, hair tips, teeth.

When force reaches the four extremities, that is called neutralizing force!

Fu Ze hasn't reached that point yet.

The hidden power had already spread throughout his body, becoming seamless and complete, with no obvious flaws.

I don't know how much time has passed.

He finished his final move by retracting his fist, his breath slowly sinking.

His joints crackled softly, like popping beans. He opened his mouth and exhaled a straight white arrow of air that shot out a foot and a half before slowly dissipating.

Fu Ze stood in the courtyard and closed his eyes for a moment.

When he opened his eyes again, he didn't speak immediately, but just looked down at his feet.

Then, with a gentle step...

It didn't seem like he used any force; even the sound of his foot landing was very soft.

But the thick, square bluestone brick beneath their feet suddenly cracked open from its center. The cracks spread outwards like a spiderweb, causing several other bluestone bricks nearby to crumble as well.

The hidden force penetrated deep into the ground, silently and without a sound, yet it had already exploded inside.

A hint of joy appeared in Fu Ze's eyes.

The hidden strength has reached its perfect state!

He looked down at his hands and chuckled softly.

"These 100 points were well spent."