Chapter 698: Visualization
Chapter 698: Visualization
In the year 1137 of the Nine Provinces Calendar, Lotus Elder betrayed the Great Black Temple, slaying the Four Holy Monks of Buddhism, causing a sensation throughout the land!
In 1138, Lotus Elder changed his name to Black Lotus Elder and established the Black Lotus Sect, venerating the Supreme True Venerable of Panwu. Using evil and demonic arts, he controlled a large number of experts and recruited many black-market martial artists from various sects. Once they joined, their powers would surge immediately.
The righteous martial world directly labeled the Black Lotus Sect as a demonic cult.
The martial world, originally divided among nine major sects, gradually transformed into a battlefield between the righteous and the demonic...
In 1140, the Wildlands fell, and the Great Black Temple was burned to the ground...
In 1142, Black Lotus Elder personally ascended to the Mystic Yin Sect, breaking the renowned sword "Yiqi" of the Sword of the First Under Heaven, Mystic Yin, within a hundred moves. Using the Great Black Heaven Method of Panwu, he spiritually converted Mystic Yin, shaved his head on the spot, and appointed him as a guardian of the Black Lotus Sect. The Mystic Yin Sect as a whole submitted and was renamed the Mystic Yin Hall, becoming a subordinate branch of the Black Lotus Sect.
In 1145, Black Lotus Elder was besieged by the head of the Green Dragon Sect, Heavenly Avian Elder, and many other Dragon and Tiger List masters. After a three-day and three-night battle, he slew three masters and was hailed as a "half-step beyond the peak", with many believing that Black Lotus Elder would eventually ascend to the First Rank, opening a new era in martial arts and unifying the world!
...
Time passed quickly, and it was now the year 1150.
Spirit State, Hundred Herbs Hall.
"Alas... The demonic army is advancing south, causing widespread panic."
Looking at the deserted streets, Jiang Yuyan sighed.
"Mother..."
Beside her, a boy of about ten, with a tiger-like face, tugged at Jiang Yuyan's hand: "I want to eat candy, why is Candy Man Zhang gone?"
"That Candy Man Zhang? He was probably conscripted to fight... His Blossom Finger martial art is quite good... I didn't expect he would still be caught in this."
"Now that the demonic army is advancing south, once they cross the Yellow Dragon River, the world will be theirs..."
Jiang Yuyan's heart ached, but she forced a smile: "Be good, Ao'er. Uncle Zhang went home to visit his family. Mother will buy you some pastries..."
She took her son back to the Hundred Herbs Hall.
In the backyard, she saw Xun Lao Liu, with his white hair, smoking a pipe, watching Xun Heihu lying on the ground, letting a little girl, about five or six years old, with a red ribbon in her hair, ride on his back.
"Bi'er, why are you doing this again? What kind of behavior is this?"
Jiang Yuyan couldn't help but be annoyed.
"It's fine, it's fine... I enjoy it."
Xun Heihu laughed and stood up, his face unchanged from years ago, causing Jiang Yuyan to be momentarily lost in thought.
She knew that her husband had secretly advanced to the Third Rank of the supreme masters, which allowed him to protect the Hundred Herbs Hall, a rare haven of peace in the midst of the righteous and demonic war.
But with the demonic army advancing south, these good days would soon be over.
Night.
In the study.
"Are you really going to go?"
Jiang Yuyan looked at her husband.
"Of course. If we lose this battle, the martial world will fall into silence, and the righteous will have no place to stand."
Xun Heihu said firmly: "Your Five Avian Sect will also be destroyed..."
"Be honest."
Jiang Yuyan rolled her eyes; she knew from the moment her husband ran away before entering the Five Avian Sect that he wasn't such a righteous person!
"Alright..."
Xun Heihu scratched the back of his head, smiling awkwardly: "I promised my master that I would deal with those Panwu cultists... They won't let me off either."
Jiang Yuyan pondered: "Indeed... The demonic army has been advancing south, burning, killing, and looting. They are also looking for someone or something. It seems they are after you... Your mysterious master, whom I've never met."
"Don't worry. I have a good chance of success. I can't bear to leave Bi'er and Ao'er..."
After comforting his wife, Xun Heihu fell silent for a moment and entered the True Martial Token.
The True Martial Token space seemed much larger than before.
Fang Xing sat atop a stone staircase, looking at Xun Heihu: "Well, our savior and great hero is finally ready to make a move? After hiding for so long, it's time to show the world that you, Xun Heihu, are more than just a former top of the Hidden Dragon List..."
The Hidden Dragon List only ranks young experts under thirty. Xun Heihu naturally dropped off the list after turning thirty.
Due to his continued low profile and lack of notable victories, he was seen as a prime example of someone who was brilliant in youth but failed to live up to expectations.
But in reality...
If he hadn't already broken through to become a superlative First Rank master, how could Xun Heihu dare to act?
He wasn't foolish. Even if the Black Lotus Sect unified the world, if he hadn't reached his peak, he would still be hiding and training.
"False fame doesn't matter. The life I have now at the Hundred Herbs Hall is something I could never have imagined as a young man..."
Xun Heihu said calmly: "And... there's something strange about the Black Lotus Sect. After these martial artists 'worship the deity,' they become extremely fanatical and loyal, and their martial arts improve dramatically. Is this what you referred to as 'Panwu contamination'?"
"If it were true contamination, the situation would be ten or a hundred times worse", Fang Xing said with a smile. "Those worshiping martial artists are not a real threat. They are essentially 'secondarily contaminated.' Once the true source of contamination is eliminated, they will crumble... Isn't that great? The demonic army, despite being well-organized, has a fatal flaw. Once the 'core' is defeated, the Black Lotus Sect will collapse... Cherish this. In a somewhat normal organization, you wouldn't have such an advantage."
Defeating the Demon King and causing the demon army to crumble on its own... it's always a beautiful fantasy for heroes. In reality, the second-in-command takes over, and if the second dies, there's always a third...
A mature power base always has more than one backup.
However, the Black Lotus Sect is indeed a special case, formed by contamination, or rather... the Black Lotus Elder is a 'signal tower' of contamination. Once destroyed, the Black Lotus Sect will immediately collapse.
"Contamination source? The Black Lotus Elder, then?"
Xun Heihu sighed, "This person has at least the strength of a half-step beyond the peak, perhaps even already broken through to the peak!"
"On the path of martial arts, the third rank can shatter mountains, the second rank can harness the divine sea, and the first rank is indestructible... the so-called indestructibility refers to the spirit. Thus, these first-rank experts are all grandmasters of the spirit, capable of locking souls from a thousand miles away and sensing premonitions..."
Fang Xing said, "As for those beyond the first rank? You underestimate the suppression of the True Martial Token and the world, or perhaps... you overestimate the Black Lotus Elder."
"Your words put me at ease."
Xun Heihu let out a long breath. If he had climbed the ranks to become a Dragon and Tiger List master, he would definitely hope to have a grand battle with the first under heaven.
But now he has a wife and children... with these attachments, he naturally hopes for a smooth and peaceful life.
"The core of contamination must be the Black Lotus Elder... but if I eliminate him, what will happen to the other Black Lotus Sect experts?" Xun Heihu asked.
"Not much... they will likely fall into mental confusion, depending on their level of possession. Those deeply affected will go mad, while those less affected will still be salvageable, though they will be in poor condition for a while. Therefore, you can teach them a 'meditation technique.' I will name it the 'True Martial Visualization Chart.' Observing this chart can cultivate the spirit and strengthen the will... to a certain extent, it increases the probability of breaking through to the first rank of martial arts. Of course, it also has the effect of calming the mind."
Fang Xing said, "The Black Turtle True Art paired with the True Martial Visualization Chart is the most suitable technique for the 'True Martial Holy Body' in my True Martial lineage..."
"Speaking of the True Martial Holy Body... is Biao'er really one? Why not Ao'er?"
Xun Heihu was somewhat troubled, after all, his son did not inherit his martial arts talent, but his daughter did...
"Isn't this question something you know best?"
Fang Xing chuckled, and a stream of light flew into Xun Heihu's forehead.
Xun Heihu was stunned, feeling a majestic presence suddenly appear in his mind.
It was seated atop a black turtle, wearing a Daoist robe, with a blurred face, but vaguely resembling his predecessor.
"This meditation technique also carries risks. Those who learn from me will live, those who imitate me will die... the true 'True Martial' can only be your own face. Once it becomes mine, it won't be fun..."
Fang Xing's warning slowly echoed in Xun Heihu's ear, bringing him back to his senses: "I... I am already at the peak, yet I still found myself somewhat entranced... but every line in the visualization chart is incredibly profound. If studied daily, it can indeed induce spiritual mutations and teach the subtle uses of the spirit... breaking through to the first rank of indestructibility!"
"Alright, go on."
Fang Xing waved Xun Heihu out of the space, his eyes filled with a hint of anticipation.
"The world... is changing again..."
He taught the 'True Martial Visualization Technique' mainly to save those divine martial practitioners.
But in reality...
Visualizing the True Martial Master is also a legitimate path for meditation, and it is faster and stronger!
Just be careful not to go astray and become a puppet of the True Martial Master...
"After so long, from being unable to perceive the True Martial Token to being able to see beyond it... and now, although I cannot move the True Martial Token with my own power, having a group of 'martial servants' is almost the same..."
"If someone really goes astray to the extreme and senses the True Martial, perhaps... I can take a walk outside."
Fang Xing had cautious expectations.
After all, according to his simulations and projections, such a genius might not appear in several eras, and the chances of them going astray are even slimmer.
But the world is unpredictable, and time is the best magic...
"It's also a leisurely move, I suppose."
Fang Xing had no qualms about potentially corrupting a future genius martial practitioner.
This world is a part of him.
Controlling a cell with his spirit, is that called corruption? It's called keeping the benefits within the family!
"I am one, and I am many..."
"The entanglement with Panwu will last a long time..."
Fang Xing's gaze was distant: "Panwu has only leaked a bit of contamination, it seems he is also making moves... betting on the future as well..."
This World's Origin is very strong!
It is only just born but will continue to expand!
The future will be quite exciting!
(End of Chapter)
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