A man in the martial world, a reincarnated sword immortal.

Chapter 81 Zhong Lieyang Disperses His Power, the Water and Fire Pearl is Wondrous!

"Dissipation of power?"

"Yuan'er, are you joking with me?"

"That's impossible!"

"I have cultivated myself diligently for forty years to achieve what I have today!"

"You're telling me to dissipate my power now."

"I cannot accept this."

Zhong Lieyang's face was full of resistance, and his eyes were solemn.

For someone like him who practices martial arts, losing his power is more painful than being killed.

A martial artist's dedication to martial arts techniques and the cultivation of their own internal strength.

That was something they considered more important than their own lives.

Zhong Yuan certainly knew this.

He wasn't just talking nonsense.

But there are other reasons for it.

He didn't explain, but instead took out the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] and [Lingbo Steps] from the waist pouch behind him.

Upon seeing this, Zhong Lieyang's face was full of astonishment and confusion.

"Yuan'er, what's this?"

Zhong Yuan simply placed the scroll on the ground and spread it out.

"father!"

"Come and see!"

Zhong Lieyang was also a little confused by Zhong Yuan, but he could see that Zhong Yuan's face did not show any sign of joking.

He immediately got up and walked to the scroll to look at it.

This one look was all it took; I was immediately captivated.

As the saying goes, top-level martial arts techniques are inherently magical.

What's more, it's the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] and the [Lingbo Steps]!

These two killer weapons!

Looking at Jin Yong's martial arts world, the Northern Darkness Divine Skill can definitely be ranked among the top three.

"The Zhuangzi, in its chapter 'Free and Easy Wandering,' states: 'North of the desolate land lies the Dark Sea, also known as the Heavenly Pool. There dwells a fish there, its breadth spanning thousands of miles, and no one knows its length.'"

Zhong Lieyang, being a scholar, naturally knew the power of this statement.

He read it carefully, word by word.

After he finished reading the [Northern Darkness Divine Art], a look of horror appeared on his face.

He looked at Zhong Yuan, his expression more solemn than ever before.

"Yuan'er".

"Where did you obtain this Northern Darkness Divine Art?"

Zhong Yuan didn't hide anything and said directly, "Father, I obtained this skill from the Blessed Land of Langhuan. It is a martial arts manual of the Free and Unfettered Sect."

"The Northern Darkness Divine Art is vast and unfathomable."

"Accumulating internal strength is the first priority. Once internal strength is abundant, all martial arts in the world can be used by me, just as the Northern Sea can carry both large and small boats and accommodate both large and small fish."

"Father, you should understand how powerful this Northern Darkness Divine Art is."

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Upon hearing this, Zhong Lieyang nodded slightly and said with a sigh, "That's right."

"This skill is truly the most divine skill I have ever seen in my life!"

"It's completely different from my sect's supreme divine skill, the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth."

"Most importantly, after mastering this skill, one can transform the internal energy of others for one's own use!"

"Such a technique is truly unheard of and unseen before."

"Just who exactly is this Free and Unfettered Sect?"

"With such a vast and powerful skill, why bother looking at the martial arts manuals of all the various schools and sects in the world?"

"Once this skill is mastered, where in the world of martial arts cannot one go?"

Zhong Lieyang's face was full of doubt.

Zhong Yuan said, "Father, now is not the time to talk about these things."

"I want you to disband your cultivation and switch to this [Northern Darkness Divine Art]!"

What do you think?

Upon hearing this, a flicker of excitement flashed in Zhong Lieyang's eyes.

"This Northern Darkness Divine Art is indeed an astonishing and extraordinary skill."

"However—this skill requires drawing upon the internal energy of others and using it for one's own benefit!"

"This is a classic example of harming others for personal gain."

"If I were to cultivate this skill and continue doing so, I fear I would be criticized by people in the martial arts world, which would not be a good thing for my Ming Cult."

As the leader of the Ming Cult, Zhong Lieyang had many considerations and a different perspective on issues.

If it were an ordinary person, upon seeing such divine skill, they would probably be eager to immediately begin practicing it.

But Zhong Lieyang was still able to think from a broader perspective, which shows his composure.

Zhong Yuan then said, "Father!"

"Now is not the time to worry about these things."

"Besides, after you cultivate this skill, you can punish evil and promote good. Just focus on absorbing the evil people in the world."

"Moreover, if you learn this skill, you will absorb the power of Tianshan Child Granny and Li Qiushui."

"Then you should leap directly to the top level of the world."

"With the Ming Cult, how could we not prosper!"

Upon hearing Zhong Yuan's words, a hint of interest appeared on Zhong Lieyang's face.

"Tianshan Child Granny is both a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect and the master of Lingjiu Palace."

"How could she not know about the [Northern Darkness Divine Art]? The technique she cultivates is also quite powerful."

"It should be able to restrain this [Northern Darkness Divine Art], otherwise, wouldn't this [Northern Darkness Divine Art] be invincible?"

Zhong Lieyang said this.

Zhong Yuan said, "Father, there's always a way out."

"If you're afraid of wolves in front and tigers behind, you won't be able to get anything done."

"If I hadn't already cultivated the [Heart King Scripture], I would have definitely switched directly to cultivating this [Northern Darkness Divine Art]!"

Zhong Lieyang said, "Haste makes waste, Yuan'er, you're still young."

"If one blindly pursues powerful internal strength, one's mind may become clouded."

"Why don't you start cultivating the Heart King Scripture now? If you cultivate the Heart King Scripture to its fullest extent, you will be no less than the top martial arts masters of this era."

Zhong Yuan nodded slightly. He had already understood this point. Otherwise, when he was cultivating in the Snake Valley, he would have changed his mind and switched to cultivating the Northern Darkness Divine Art.

The strength of the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] lies in its ability to quickly cultivate internal energy into a master. Once the Northern Darkness True Qi is formed, its defensive power is extremely strong. However, the Northern Darkness True Qi of the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] can only be described as ordinary compared to the internal energy cultivated by the [Heart King Scripture].

Once the Heart King Sutra is mastered, one will never experience inner demons again. This means that even if one uses any highly lethal martial arts techniques, such as the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts, they will not be able to affect one's mindset.

This is the most powerful aspect of the Heart King Sutra.

Generally speaking, powerful martial arts techniques, if practiced extensively, can easily affect a person's mind.

Most internal skills are only useful for cultivating internal strength.

The Heart King Sutra is about purifying the mind while cultivating inner strength, allowing one's state of mind to reach a height that ordinary people cannot achieve.

This is the key reason why Zhong Yuan was able to comprehend the [Innate Formless Body-Breaking Sword Qi] when he fought against Tianshan Tonglao on Lingjiu Mountain.

Because of the transcendence of the Heart Sutra, he came to understand the level of "God".

If he had possessed the Northern Darkness True Qi on Mount Lingjiu that day, he would have surely died against the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny.

Because, at her peak, Tianshan Tonglao had powerful internal energy control over all the acupoints in her body, making it impossible for him to find a loophole and absorb her internal energy.

Unless it's during a clash between Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui, or during a clash between Tianshan Tonglao and someone else, there's no chance to absorb Tianshan Tonglao's internal energy.

Zhong Yuan has never regretted his choices.

Right now, letting Old Zhong dissipate his internal energy and then switch to cultivating the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] is the right choice.

This means that in the near future, Lao Zhong will be able to become a top martial arts master in the world.

Once Lao Zhong's internal strength is profound, he can then practice the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth," which will be a piece of cake.

When the time comes, with the father and son joining forces, where in the martial world can't they go?

Just thinking about it makes my blood boil.

"Oh, right!"

"Father, I have something else that might prevent your inner strength from being wasted."

Immediately.

Zhong Yuan took out the Water-Fire Pearl, which he had obtained from Shuanglin Temple, from the cloth bag at his waist.

Zhong Lieyang's expression changed slightly as he looked at the [Water and Fire Pearl] in Zhong Yuan's hand.

"Water and Fire Pearls?"

"How did this thing end up in your hands?"

Zhong Yuan said, "Father, this was given to me by Zen Master Miaoguang."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lieyang sighed slightly.

"It seems that Master Miaoguang has truly gone all out for you."

"Yuan'er, you should already know the origin of this [Water and Fire Pearl]."

Zhong Yuan nodded slightly.

"That's right, I've already heard Zen Master Miaoguang talk about the origins and consequences of the Water-Fire Pearl."

Zhong Lieyang said, "According to unofficial historical records, Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, was originally a grandmaster of martial arts."

"However, the martial arts he practiced were extremely domineering and vicious, so in his later years he became a devout Buddhist and renounced his life to become a monk four times."

"Xiao Yan's unparalleled martial arts skills are inextricably linked to this [Water and Fire Pearl]."

"Yuan'er, until you have mastered the Heart King Sutra, do not use the Water and Fire Pearl to help you cultivate. Otherwise, you will be misled by mental obstacles and lose control of your mind. The consequences will be unimaginable."

Zhong Yuan nodded and said, "Father, don't worry, I still have this much self-control."

Zhong Lieyang nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Throughout history, countless people in the martial arts world have fallen into demonic possession because of their obsessive pursuit of powerful martial arts techniques and cultivation levels.

"After Bodhidharma, no one in the Shaolin Temple was able to master all 72 Shaolin skills."

Do you know why?

Zhong Yuan raised an eyebrow.

"That's because none of the Shaolin monks of later generations possessed the profound Buddhist teachings of Bodhidharma, which was insufficient to counteract the malevolent energy brought about by the Seventy-Two Arts."

Zhong Lieyang nodded slightly.

"That's right, it's excellent that you understand that."

"Any powerful martial art is a killing technique!"

"Aggression naturally arises from this."

"When the disease has been present for a short time, it may not be obvious, but as time goes on, it becomes a chronic and difficult-to-cure condition."

Zhong Yuan understood the meaning behind Zhong Lieyang's words and said directly, "Father!"

"I understand everything you're saying."

"If I didn't have such composure, I would have already dispersed the internal energy of the Heart King Scripture and cultivated the Northern Darkness Divine Art."

"I heard Zen Master Miaoguang say that back then, Wuyantong of Shuanglin Temple once went into a state of demonic possession, but in the end, he poured all his power into this [Water and Fire Pearl]."

"You can give it a try now."

"If you can truly pour your power into this [Water and Fire Pearl], then your forty years of hard work will not have been wasted, Father."

"When I have perfected the Heart Sutra, I may be able to use all of this power for my own purposes."

"It can be considered an alternative form of inheritance."

Zhong Yuan said this.

Zhong Lieyang felt much more relieved, if only he could pass on all his skills to his son.

Then there's nothing to regret.

He nodded immediately and said to Zhong Yuan, "Then I'll give it a try first."

Immediately, Zhong Yuan handed the [Water and Fire Pearl] to his father, Zhong Lieyang.

Zhong Lieyang sat cross-legged on the ground, holding the [Water and Fire Pearl] on his left palm, and then covered it with his right palm.

Immediately, preparations began to be made to dispel the energy.

Dispersing energy is not an easy thing; the process is dangerous. If the guidance is disordered, it can lead to the complete destruction of the meridians or even death.

However, it is still easier than going mad from practicing qi cultivation.

but.

The Water and Fire Pearl is truly miraculous.

Zhong Yuan watched carefully from the side, and saw Old Zhong guiding his internal energy out.

Inside the [Water and Fire Pearl], blue and red colors appeared alternately, and it actually absorbed all of the internal energy in Old Zhong's body.

At first, Lao Zhong gave them out little by little.

Later on, Lao Zhong became bolder, or rather, he became much more familiar with the place.

He accelerated the flow of his internal energy, increasing its output, and sent it all into the [Water and Fire Pearl].

The glowing light emanating from the Water-Fire Pearl illuminated the entire secret chamber, changing colors from red to blue.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

A look of exhaustion flashed across Old Zhong's face, and his body went limp, collapsing to the side.

Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan hurriedly stepped forward, helped Old Zhong up, and put away the [Water and Fire Pearl].

"father!"

"How is it!"

In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Old Zhong seemed to have aged several years in an instant.

Previously, he wasn't described as having white hair and a youthful face, but he was at least five or six years younger than his actual age.

However, right now, his head is suddenly covered in gray hair.

The drawbacks of dispersing one's energy have become apparent.

But it's better than going berserk and losing your life.

At this moment, Lao Zhong felt as if his body had been hollowed out, and he was completely weak.

"fine."

"It was easier than I expected."

Old Zhong took a deep breath and said to Zhong Yuan behind him.

Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan immediately said, "Father!"

"It seems you'll need to get some rest these next few days!"

"We'll have to wait until your body's energy has recovered before we can discuss cultivating the [Northern Darkness Divine Art]."

"Haste makes waste."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lieyang said weakly, "Your father isn't senile yet."

"I still have that much self-control."

Taking advantage of the situation, Zhong Yuan grabbed Lao Zhong's wrist and checked Lao Zhong's pulse. Seeing that his pulse had finally stabilized, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he retrieved the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] and also brought back the [Water and Fire Pearl].

Otherwise, Old Zhong would really be in danger.

Everything is the best arrangement.

With Lao Zhong's crisis resolved, Zhong Yuan felt much lighter.

He helped Lao Zhong up and sat him on a stool to the side.

He then put the scroll away.

Old Zhong sat in the chair, his face somewhat pale.

After Zhong Yuan carefully placed the Water-Fire Pearl, he said to him, "Father."

"These next few days, you should rest well in the secret room."

"I will personally bring you meals these next few days."

"You must not let a third person know that you have lost your power."

Old Zhong nodded slightly.