I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 339, What is a Grandmaster?

On the stage were Li Yun and Ip Man.

Below the arena stood the crowd in Buddhist robes, shouting loudly for Master Ye to defeat this overconfident fellow.

They are all one of their own split personalities.

Ip Man.

The crowd shouting.

Even Ip Man's wife, Cheung Wing-sing.

Even his closest friend Zhou Qingquan.

Zhang Yongcheng didn't like Ip Man fighting, but she didn't want her husband to lose either, and she was also secretly proud of her husband's status and skills as a grandmaster.

Although she genuinely dislikes violence.

They are all different in Ip Man's world, perhaps influencing them, or perhaps being influenced by them.

But undeniably, they existed vividly in Li Yun's presence.

Now, on this arena...

They supported Ip Man, a grandmaster of his generation.

"I am Ip Man, the master of Wing Chun. Please enlighten me."

A tone that is both gentle and assertive.

That's the essence of Master Ye's character.

Then what am I?

What advice may I, Li Yun, have for you?

In a daze, Li Yun felt as if he had become Ip Man.

The spot where he had just been standing had become the site of Jin Shan Zhao, a martial arts master from out of town who had come to challenge the school.

Ip Man's consciousness dragged down Li Yun's consciousness.

The exquisite Wing Chun techniques flew through Ip Man's hands, producing unexpected effects.

Excellent boxing skills.

Li Yun felt his consciousness being driven by Ip Man, and couldn't help but marvel at the exquisite skill of Master Ip's boxing.

Jinshan Zhao was beaten so badly that he had no chance to fight back. This master from the North was no match for Ip Man at all.

The crowd below cheered.

Yay! It's really great!

His wife's love, the people's affection and respect—all of this overwhelmed Li Yun's heart.

Feeling this love and respect.

Li Yun was also becoming somewhat numb.

This feeling is wonderful.

Master Ye, I admit you convinced me.

With both martial virtue and martial arts skills, if someone like you isn't a grandmaster, then who is?

I am a mad, mentally ill person.

How can you deny this about you?

right.

You have the confidence to have such a magnanimous attitude.

They possess such capital.

ah.

It was truly magnificent; to be honest, Li Yun was somewhat captivated by the feeling.

Oh, right, infatuation.

Why are people so eager to become a grandmaster?

This seems to be the feeling and reasoning that fame and fortune bring.

It's similar to the feeling of wanting to become a versatile movie star.

What are the differences between them?

"We are no different. We both want to become masters in our respective fields, and I have achieved that. Are you jealous because I have become a master while you haven't, and that's why you're jealous of me?"

At this moment, Master Ye looked calmly at Li Yun.

"To be honest, despite your martial virtue and skill, I always feel that you are lacking something. Perhaps, as you said, I harbor a despicable jealousy towards you, jealous of the achievements you have made in the past six months. People admire you, sing your praises, and love you. You truly deserve to be called a grandmaster. In terms of martial arts achievements, you have accomplished the feat of taking on ten opponents at once."

"Amazing, truly amazing."

Li Yun sincerely praised Master Ye.

Ip Man accepted Li Yun's adoration openly, just as he accepted the adoration of the people.

"What am I still lacking? Please enlighten me."

Ip Man asked very sincerely, because even he didn't know what he was lacking. He possessed all the elements and demeanor of a grandmaster.

Suddenly.

Li Yun found out.

At this moment, Ip Man in front of him seemed to sense something, and his eyes changed slightly.

An incredible change occurred.

Even he himself could feel it.

Isn't it.

"So now you've figured out why you're no longer a grandmaster. You understand the answer to that question now, don't you?"

At that moment, a cloud of smoke rose.

The sound of gunfire shattered the cheers of the crowd.

The war has begun.

The flames of war raged.

It burned everything away, mercilessly igniting the people before it, turning cheers into wails in the blink of an eye.

The Japanese soldiers rushed in first.

Armed with their rifles and cannons, and driven by a desire to plunder everything, they charged in.

At this moment, Li Yun looked at Ip Man and said in a low voice.

"Master Ye, attack his bottom lane."

At this moment, Ip Man remained silent, but then rushed forward and defeated a Japanese soldier with his fists. His superb martial arts skills, honed over 20 years, still played a powerful role at this moment.

That's amazing!

A grandmaster is a sight to behold; his kung fu is truly remarkable.

Even with modern weaponry, the enemy could hardly match it.

The punches are swift within seven steps.

This is a famous quote from Master Ip at his peak, and he lived up to it, disarming the gun within seven steps with such speed and power.

"I've even defeated guns, so does that mean I can be a grandmaster?"

At this moment, Master Ye's face looked slightly tired.

His arm was injured.

The stray bullets did hit him, though.

"sharp."

"But a gun can be just as deadly in the hands of a 10-year-old child."

At this moment, Ip Man looked at the young soldier in front of him.

At around fifteen or sixteen years old, if this were someone who practiced martial arts, they probably wouldn't have even mastered the basics.

But in his hands, firearms possess deadly power.

Its power was enough to make even martial arts grandmaster Ip Man wary.

Because times have changed.

The era of martial arts has passed.

The martial arts skills used to defend the country could not stop the foreigners' powerful ships and cannons.

Even if I acknowledge that you are a grandmaster, so what? Or what is the significance of your status as a grandmaster?

When the title of "Grandmaster" loses its meaning, even if I acknowledge you as a Grandmaster, do you acknowledge yourself?

At this moment, Li Yun felt as if he had become Ip Man again.

I began to resonate with and become confused with Ip Man. The pride I felt because of my invincible kung fu gradually dissipated. I had practiced hard for more than 20 years and was the most powerful genius since the founding of Wing Chun.

I should be proud of being invincible in the Buddhist robes. Yes, I should be proud. I have brought the kung fu created by the founder and the martial arts of my sect to their fullest potential. Why shouldn't I be proud?

I can be proud; it's my right, I have the right to be proud, but Li Yun feels no joy at all.

Instead, I feel a bit empty.

Even panic.

The image of a grandmaster that he had cultivated over the years has been shattered.

Li Yun felt that his own magnanimity was disappearing, just like Ip Man's magnanimity was disappearing.

Incredibly, this sense of powerlessness at disappearing actually made Li Yun feel that the taste was just right.

It's that feeling of helplessness and pain.

Wing Chun.

How could they possibly win against guns and cannons?

Can a grandmaster still be called a grandmaster if he were born in this era?

(End of this chapter)