Shen Qian entered the gate of Shaolin Temple.
In front of you is a wide square covered with white jade bricks.
But strangely, most of the square was a hazy gray.
Shen Qian walked along the middle road and soon came to a building called "Arhat Hall".
There were countless buildings nearby. Shen Qian saw the Sutra Pavilion, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda and so on.
But...these buildings are also gray.
Shen Qian tried to walk into the gray, but was blocked by an invisible force.
"Sure enough, the discussion on the Internet is true. Shaolin Temple is actually a combined secret realm. The Bronze Man Formation is only a small part of it. Other higher-level secret realms are not open, so they are inaccessible."
Shen Qian thought of some posts he had seen before and suddenly understood.
Shaolin Martial Arts University is also a first-tier martial arts university, and its status is quite special. At least it contributed a lot to the initial development of martial arts.
Based on the origins of the Shaolin Temple itself, they have developed many secret realms.
The same is true for Wudang University.
Having no choice, Shen Qian stepped into the Luohan Hall.
The hall is huge in area, at least 500 square meters and tens of meters high. There are statues of the Eighteen Arhats on both sides, all of them are shining with golden light and have majestic appearance.
In the middle of the hall, stood a naked monk with his upper body bare.
He was also covered in golden light, but it was naturally much weaker than the statue.
As soon as Shen Qian walked in, the monk's face suddenly became vivid. He looked directly at Shen Qian and spoke solemnly.
"But lay disciple Shen Qian?"
"Exactly, may I ask Master?" Shen Qian was not sure whether it was a real person or an NPC, so he replied Yili.
"My name is Jigang, and I am the host of the Arhat Hall. You can practice Arhat Boxing with me. When you can pass the Bronze Man Formation, you can go down the mountain!"
The monk nodded slightly and then said.
really.
Shen Qian's eyes brightened slightly. The secret realm was completely different from the levels on the simulator.
The levels of the simulator are only to test the strength of the warriors. Even if they have the function of checking for deficiencies and filling in the gaps, they are completely dependent on themselves.
But the secret realm is different. While experiencing it, it also helps the warriors grow to the maximum extent.
For example, in this secret realm of the Bronze Man Formation, you can actually learn a one-star martial skill for free while you are clearing the level.
Among the legends of ancient Chinese rivers and lakes, there is a widely circulated saying.
“The world’s martial arts master is from Shaolin.”
Arhat Boxing is an exclusive martial art from Shaolin Martial Arts University. Although the star rating is only one star, it is the top one among the one-star martial arts.
The Luohan Fist in the Immaculate Realm can increase one's own strength by up to 10%. There is no better martial skill than it at the beginning warrior stage.
Although Shen Qian is already a middle martial artist, if he masters this martial art, there is no big problem in increasing his strength by about 7%.
To this day, the only martial skill Shen Qian has mastered is "Shadow Blade".
But those are killing skills and trump cards, and they are not suitable for showing off to others easily. The Arhat Boxing Technique can just help Shen Qian fill some gaps.
Although Shen Qian can easily pass the one-star bronze man formation without the Arhat Boxing technique, but as the saying goes, if you don’t go whoring, you won’t go whoring. If you go whoring, you still want to go whoring. If you go whoring, you will feel good.
Anyway, it doesn't take much effort from Shen Qian.
"Please give me some advice from Master Jigang!"
Shen Qian cupped his fists and said.
"Arhat Boxing is a combination of martial arts. There are eighteen movements in total, which are taken from the postures of the Eighteen Arhats. They follow each other up and down. The steps change with the hands, and the body swings like a rudder. The changes in boxing techniques emphasize the combination of hardness and softness!"
As Jigang spoke, he exhaled loudly and drew out his palms in strange trajectories.
"This is 'separation'!"
Jigang shouted again and punched forward.
"This is 'charge'!"
…
Jigang's movements were neither hasty nor slow, showing Shen Qian one of the eighteen boxing styles, while constantly explaining the key points and some combinations of punches.
Objectively speaking, this kind of explanation is quite detailed. As long as you are not too dull, it will not be too difficult for you to learn.
Jigang finished the eighteen boxing moves, and then he lowered his posture and asked solemnly: "Shen Qian, a lay disciple, has he understood the key points?"
Looking at that posture, if Shen Qian said he didn't understand, he would probably do it again.
Secret realms are all limited-time, and there is a question of trade-offs involved.
For ordinary people, if they are more interested in this martial arts, they can give up the time to clear the level and the possible rewards later, and study martial arts here exclusively until the time expires and they will be automatically kicked out of the secret realm.
Or just learn it in a hurry, and then directly pass the level to win the reward for completing the level.
It is unknown how many resources will be consumed to open a secret realm, so the existence of secret realm point cards is also a helpless move.
Of course, for Shen Qian, he only needs to watch it once.
The system is not a decoration.
After thanking Master Jigang, Shen Qian was about to walk through the Luohan Hall to break into the Bronze Man Formation, but suddenly he stopped and a flash of inspiration appeared in his mind.
So he stepped back again and looked at the other party in Master Jigang's slightly confused eyes.
"Lay disciple Shen Qian, what else do you want?" Monk Jigang finally couldn't help but ask.
"Um, Master Jigang, do you only know 'Arhat Boxing'?"
Shen Qian asked.
After some contact just now, he has made a preliminary judgment that Master Jigang in front of him should be an existence similar to the NPC in the game.
But the other party has a certain thinking ability and wisdom, at least the kind that can carry on conversation and interaction.
Then Shen Qian came up with a vague idea.
But he wasn't sure yet.
Master Jigang seemed to be confused by the question, or perhaps there were no relevant questions in the other party's established procedures, so he froze and did not answer for a long time.
Shen Qian waited for a minute, but when he saw that the other party still didn't respond, he couldn't help but sigh in disappointment.
It seems that he overestimated the artificial intelligence in this secret realm.
Shen Qian was about to turn around and leave when Master Jigang's voice suddenly sounded behind him, "Of course not. I have been practicing in Shaolin for more than a hundred years and I am proficient in fists, feet and sticks!"
Shen Qian was startled, then hurried back.
"Master Jigang, what else do you want?"
Shen Qian asked impatiently.
"I, the Shaolin Temple, have established a monastery for more than a thousand years and have learned countless martial arts. Even though my junior monk is not talented, I have learned 70% of them."
Master Jigang looked serious and said lightly.
"For example?" Shen Qian continued to guide.
"For example... the seventy-two unique skills of Shaolin Temple, the thirty-six Zen skills, the eighteen heart sutras, and..."
"what else?"
Shen Qian asked patiently, but he was muttering in his heart, how can an NPC like you still keep your appetite?
"Nine great magical powers!"
Nine magical powers!
Finally hearing what he wanted, Shen Qian instantly became energetic.
But he still can't believe that you, an NPC in a secret realm, can have supernatural powers?
"Master Jigang, do you have magical powers?"
"Supernatural powers cannot be cultivated except by those with great perseverance and wisdom. The young monk has been studying hard for many years, but he has gained very little..."
"oh."
When Shen Qian heard this, he thought, forget it, let's not waste time.
The seventy-two unique skills are similar to the Arhat Boxing Technique, and the Zen Kung Fu and the Heart Sutra are of little use to him at the moment. After all, he has already practiced the ancient techniques and there is no need to change his ways in the short term.
He turned around to leave again, and heard Master Jigang continue: "...Currently, I have only mastered the 'Arhat's Golden Body' magical power. I'm really ashamed!"
"Master...you are so naughty!"
Shen Qian took back the steps he had taken, somewhat dumbfounded.
I don’t know who designed this NPC, and why he has such a problem of incomplete speech.
"Master Jigang, can I learn the 'Arhat Golden Body'?"
Shen Qian's eyes were blazing, and he finally saw it.
Yes, this was his bold idea.
It also stems from the fact that Shen Qian read more extended information when it was introduced on the official website.
The Bronze Man Formation comes from the Arhat Hall of Shaolin Temple, but there are real Arhats in the Arhat Hall!
According to the official introduction of Shaolin Temple, the Arhat Hall is really home to eighteen golden Arhats.
Shen Qian looked it up out of curiosity and realized that the Shaolin Temple has a magical power that can make practitioners invulnerable. It has iron skin and bronze bones. It does not require the blessing of Yuanli, but its physical combat power is comparable to that of mountains and seas!
When he entered the secret realm of Luohan Hall just now, Shen Qian noticed a golden light flashing on Master Jigang's body, which was highly suspicious of the network diagram of that magical power.
It was a completely impromptu try, but who knew that this NPC really seemed to have something.
I just don’t know if the other party will really teach me.
Shen Qian felt that there was little hope for this. After all, he had never heard of anyone who could learn anything other than Arhat Fist from the One-Star Secret Realm Bronze Man Formation.
What Shen Qian was thinking at this moment was, assuming that this NPC really had magical powers, could he use the system to learn this magical powers in some way.
For example, forcing this NPC to use all his skills, or hacking into the programming of this secret realm...
Although doing this seems a bit unethical, it is really cool to be invulnerable!
Of course, the more of this magical power that greatly enhances the ability to protect oneself, the better.
Just as thoughts were racing in Shen Qian's mind, Master Jigang uttered two words, "Okay!"
"Um?"
Shen Qian almost wondered if he had heard wrongly. Isn't this too pleasant?
However, Shen Qian reacted and was instantly overjoyed, "Master, are you really willing to teach me?"
"My Shaolin martial arts is compatible with the world and is open to the world. Why can't it be taught or learned?"
Master Jigang said calmly.
Although this sentence sounded a bit pretentious, Shen Qian still gave the other party a heartfelt thumbs up.
"You are sentimental, Master, I appreciate you!"
Shen Qian said sincerely, "Then Master... let's get started?"
"Not yet." Master Jigang shook his head.
"Why?" Shen Qian was startled.
"You are a lay disciple, you are not allowed to learn the inner sect's magical powers!"
"But you just said that everyone in the world can learn from it?" Shen Qian was stunned.
"Yes...but you need to go through more experience, at least have a Buddha mind." Master Jigang said calmly.
"How can I prove that I have Buddha's heart?" Shen Qian was helpless.
"You need to be proficient in the seventy-two unique skills of Buddhism, and you need to master at least seven Zen techniques and three Heart Sutras!"
Master Jigang stated the conditions.
Hiss...so troublesome?
Shen Qian suddenly wanted to retreat, but when he thought of the temptation of magical powers, he gritted his teeth and said, "Isn't it just a bunch of unique Zen skills and mental techniques? I'll learn them!"
"The boy is teachable!"
Master Jigang's expression changed for the first time and he looked very pleased.
"Master... a child can be taught is a Confucian term, but you are a Buddhist." Shen Qian couldn't help but complain.
"Seventy-two unique skills, the second one is the grappling hand."
Master Jigang ignored Shen Qian's humor and straightened up his stance.
Shen Qian also put away his distracting thoughts and concentrated on studying.
…
Forty minutes later.
"Seventy-two unique skills, thirteenth, wood-burning sword technique."
Master Jigang reached out and grabbed it, and a wooden sword appeared from nowhere. Just when he was about to start practicing, his movements suddenly froze.
Shen Qianzheng didn't understand why, but a mechanical sound rang in his ears.
"Student Shen Qian, your level time has run out and the secret realm is automatically closed. The settlement evaluation will be sent to your mailbox by email. Please check it yourself."
"Martial arts is so difficult, please keep trying!"
Shen Qian was in a daze for a while, but when he came to his senses again, he was already standing under the low mountain again.
The Shaolin Temple in front of me has once again turned into a picture-scroll-like scenery, no longer as vivid as before.
Time is up……
Shen Qian let out a breath of turbid air, feeling quite helpless.
After all, it is a one-star secret realm, and the limited time is one hour.
Shen Qian's efficiency is already extremely high, and he can do everything "in one go". However, Master Jigang's rhythm is so slow that Shen Qian's urging is useless.
"For the sake of my magical powers, it seems I have to spend more time in this one-star secret realm..."
Shen Qian murmured.
His original plan was to pass through the low-level secret realm as quickly as possible, and then obtain the qualifications to enter the Vientiane Tower and the six-star secret realm as soon as possible.
After all, for rewards like this, the higher the level of the secret realm, the better.
But I didn't expect such an accident to happen.
But Shen Qian is actually not at a loss, or in other words, magical powers may not be available in high-level secret realms.
Didi!
The bracelet vibrated, but the evaluation of the settlement in the secret realm was sent.
As expected, a big "D".
It's normal. Shen Qian didn't even enter the Tongren Formation and spent all his time outside. There's nothing wrong with giving him the lowest rating.
Shen Qian didn't care either.
…
It's still the Martial Arts Club, the ten-story building in the northwest.
The fourth floor of the data monitoring center of the martial arts education institution is the monitoring hall for the regular levels of the martial arts simulator, and the fifth floor is the monitoring hall for the regular levels of the martial arts secret realm.
At this time, in one of the offices, a man in a suit hurriedly opened the door, then picked up the internal phone on the table and dialed.
"Hey, Team Leader Liao, the results are out!" The man said immediately after the call was connected.
"How about it?"
"It's shocking, you can't believe it...his evaluation is D!" the man said in an incredible tone.
"Really?" The other person on the phone was obviously shocked.
"It's absolutely true. I've been paying attention since you reminded me. You also know that this kind of thing can't go wrong. After all, it's all determined by the system... Yeah, I understand. Okay, thank you, goodbye!"
After a few more exchanges, the man hung up the phone and started pacing excitedly in the office.
"Such a peerless monster is showing signs of death... I don't know how many people will be interested in this news. I will post it. This time I will really post it!"
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