Although Xiang Nan learned the seventy-two unique skills of Shaolin Temple and got the Sanskrit version of "Yi Jin Jing" in his hands, he did not leave just yet. Instead, he stayed in the Sutra Cave and continued to study martial arts.
Because in the Buddhist Scripture Cave, there is not only the martial arts of Shaolin Temple, but also the essence of martial arts of various sects in the world. It is all-encompassing and is like a treasure house of martial arts.
It turns out that Shaolin disciples were practicing martial arts. After returning to the temple to see the abbot and master, they first went to the Discipline Academy to report whether they had committed any offenses, and then went to the Prajna Hall to report their experiences. As long as there is a move or move in other martial arts that is suitable, the monks of Prajna Hall will write it down.
With such accumulation for nearly a thousand years, Shaolin Temple naturally has a thorough knowledge of the martial arts of all sects in the world, and it can be called a library of martial arts. Many of these long-lost martial arts are recorded in books and are absolutely priceless.
It is not a sect like Shaolin Temple that has been passed down for thousands of years that has such a foundation. Even though the Quanzhen Sect is known as the authentic Taoist school, it has only been established for more than thirty years. In terms of foundation, it is actually far worse than the Shaolin Temple.
As a martial arts fanatic and a collector, Xiang Nan entered the Buddhist Scripture Cave, which was like a mouse falling into a rice vat.
Therefore, he hid in it and read almost every day. When he was tired, he would rest where he was. When he was hungry, he would go to the dining room to steal some steamed buns. Anyway, with his high level of martial arts, the entire Shaolin Temple has no obstruction, and no one can detect him.
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Xiang Nan spent two months lurking in the Buddhist Scripture Cave of Shaolin Temple. He read all the books in the Buddhist Scripture Cave and gained a considerable understanding of various martial arts schools in the world.
Not only did it greatly broaden his horizons, but it also brought his martial arts accumulation to a rather terrifying level.
As the saying goes, "thick accumulation but thin hair", Xiang Nan only felt inspiration gushing out like spring water, and he had too many insights.
After reading all the books in the collection, Xiang Nan immediately left the Shaolin Temple and rode back to Zhongnan Mountain.
He gained a lot from this trip.
He has truly learned all the seventy-two Shaolin stunts this time.
In fact, he had previously learned the twenty-four Shaolin stunts in "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng", many of which were just make-up and did not reach the level of stunts. For example, Whirlwind Kick, Fuhu Fist, Wuxiang Hand, Scattered Flower Palm, etc.
Among the seventy-two stunts, there are several that Xiang Nan considers to be the most powerful. The first is the "Vajra Indestructible Body Magic Power". Once the power is exercised, a layer of aura can be formed outside the body.
Not only does it have extremely strong defensive capabilities, but the key is its counterattack power. The stronger the opponent's attack, the stronger the counterattack you will receive. It is precisely "the soldier who subdues the enemy without fighting", which is the profound meaning of Buddhism's compassion and dislike of killing.
The second is [Vajra Demon Subduing Supernatural Power], which is also the most superior martial arts in Shaolin, and it is an external skill that is practiced from the outside in. Once practiced, it will be unrivaled and extremely powerful;
The third is [Formless Tribulation Finger]. When the finger is extended, it is invisible, formless, and silent. It is most suitable for sneak attacks and assassinations.
In comparison, the fingering techniques that Xiang Nan had learned before, whether it was Sunflower Pointing Point Hand, Yiyang Finger, Finger Snapping Magical Power, Black Wind Finger, Iron Finger Strength, One Finger Zen, etc., all had their effects when he made a move.
Even if you have the magical power of finger snapping, practiced to a high level, and the finger snaps will generate strength, and it will be silent, there will at least be a finger snapping action that will make people wary.
The phaseless calamity finger has no trace, is hard to guard against, and hurts people invisibly. It is really extremely powerful.
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Xiang Nan spent ten days returning to Zhongnan Mountain.
In fact, the original journey of less than a thousand miles could be completed in five days at most.
However, at this time, Meng Jin was fighting at Tongguan and the road was blocked, so Xiang Nan had to take a detour.
From passers-by, he had learned that the Jin army was defeated, and it was estimated that the Jin country would be destroyed soon.
Many people in the Song Dynasty were happy about this, thinking that once the Jin Kingdom was destroyed, they would have a good life.
But Xiang Nan knew that the Mongolian Kingdom was actually more cruel than the Jin Kingdom. In the Song Dynasty, killing a dog would attract a pack of wolves. By then, the war will be even more tragic.
Xiang Nan sighed and returned to Zhongnan.
"Brother Kang, why have you been gone for so long?" Li Mochou complained.
"Although it took a long time, I gained a lot." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "I will teach you slowly in the future."
After staying at home for a month and spending time with his wife and children, Xiang Nan then left his other career and built his own thatched cottage in the barren mountains to meditate in seclusion.
This time he learned the seventy-two unique skills of Shaolin, and also reviewed the martial arts records of the Shaolin Temple from past dynasties, and accumulated rich martial arts experience. As a result, he accumulated a lot of experience and gained inspiration.
Xiang Nan is ready to practice in seclusion and strive to reach a higher realm of martial arts.
And this realization lasted for six months.
During the six months, he first devoted himself to enlightenment and never slept. In the end, I couldn't bear it any longer, so I went to sleep when I was tired, and continued to meditate when I woke up.
Later on, he gradually realized the profound meaning of "Tao follows nature" and "Unity of man and nature", and he turned to sleep when the sky makes him sleep and wake up when the sky wakes him up. He no longer demanded to be brave and diligent. In this way, he reached a higher level. High realm.
Although his already perfect internal strength has never improved, his understanding and application of martial arts have reached a level that is both mysterious and mysterious, and divine yet clear.
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After reaching this state, Xiang Nan looked back at the past and suddenly felt like he was in another world, and his understanding of martial arts became clearer.
In his opinion, martial arts is divided into four parts: internal strength, external strength, application and theory.
Both internal strength and external strength are easy to understand.
Internal strength is internal strength and true energy. The deeper the internal strength, the higher the overall quality; the external strength is the change of moves. The higher the external skill, the more clever the moves and the richer the changes.
But just having great internal or external skills cannot be considered a master.
For example, Duan Yu's internal strength is outstanding in ancient times and today, but because he does not understand external strength, he cannot exert 10% of his internal strength. Not only was he unable to be among the strong, but he was always beaten to death in various ways;
A person with great external skills is like Linghu Chong who learned the Dugu Nine Swords, but was deprived of his internal power. Because of insufficient internal strength, once you deal with someone with advanced internal strength, you will immediately be in danger;
Among people who have achieved great success in both internal and external skills, the comparison of who is more powerful depends on the application of power.
For example, among the Quanzhen Seven Sons, Qiu Chuji, Ma Yu, and Wang Chuyi all have similar internal and external skills, but Qiu Chuji has the most experience in facing enemies and has the most outstanding record. He defeated Peng Lianhu, Sha Tongtian, Lingzhi Master, and Hou Tonghai all by himself. Although it was difficult, he did not lose quickly.
In comparison, when Ma Yu first met Peng Lianhu, he was fooled and pricked his finger with a poisonous needle; Wang Chuyi was also attacked by Master Lingzhi and received his big handprint...
Only those who have mastered both internal and external skills and are proficient in its application will have the possibility of becoming a peerless master if they deepen their research on martial arts theory.
It seems that when Guo Jing went to Peach Blossom Island, he had already learned the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, feasted on snake blood, and had a decades-long foundation of internal strength. He also fought against the Four Ghosts of the Yellow River, Yang Kang, Liang Ziweng, Ouyang Ke, Mei Chaofeng, etc., and accumulated rich practical experience.
Finally, he learned the complete "Nine Yin Manual" on Peach Blossom Island, and the martial arts theory reached a peak, and only then did he have the possibility to become the Five Ultimate Skills.
In comparison, Qiu Chuji lacks the guidance of the highest theory, so he has never been able to become a peerless master.
