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Chapter 8: The Greatest Under Heaven, The Dali Dynasty
Chapter 8: The Greatest Under Heaven, The Dali Dynasty
"The Buddhist disciple has entered the secular world?"
Shou Hui, the head of the Wuseng Institute, immediately realized what was happening.
It was not uncommon for monks of Dachen Temple to leave the mountain and enter the secular world, traveling throughout the land.
Even Abbot Huiyuan and several other heads of the institute had done so, and not just once.
For Buddhist monks, descending into the secular world was a form of spiritual cultivation.
However, Abbot Huiyuan and the others had always considered Lin Yuan's meditation in the scripture tower as a form of spiritual cultivation as well.
They believed that his unwavering dedication over the years was a testament to his mental fortitude.
And so, they had overlooked the fact that Lin Yuan had never actually left the mountain before.
"Will the Buddhist disciple be safe traveling alone?"
The head of the Precepts Institute, as if struck by a sudden thought, blurted out, but then stopped short of finishing the sentence.
Abbot Huiyuan and the other heads exchanged glances.
What a joke.
Danger?
While they were unaware of Lin Yuan's current realm, they knew that he had already achieved the Grand Master realm five years ago.
Even if Lin Yuan had not improved at all in the last five years, he would still be a Grand Master.
With the power of a Grand Master, even if he were besieged by hundreds of thousands of troops, he could still annihilate them all, though it might take some time.
At the very least, he could ensure his own safety.
A Grand Master traveling the world would be invincible as long as they did not wish to die.
"It's fine."
"The disciple's portrait has already been distributed to Buddhist temples throughout the land."
"Our Dachen Temple monks all over will heed the disciple's orders."
Abbot Huiyuan spoke slowly.
Dachen Temple, as a sacred Buddhist site and a pinnacle of martial arts, held immense and unfathomable influence.
Even among the other major martial arts sects, it stood unparalleled.
Outside Dachen Temple.
The sky was vast and the land expansive.
A young monk in a gray robe walked along a narrow mountain path.
If someone were to observe closely, they would notice that with each step the young monk took, his figure would appear several meters away, an extremely mysterious sight.
This young monk was, of course, Lin Yuan.
After leaving Dachen Temple, Lin Yuan had traveled for two hours and covered a distance of 1,200 li.
Compared to the Grand Master realm, the Mythical realm warriors had evolved their internal energy to an even higher level.
Lin Yuan temporarily referred to this ability as 'Primordial Power'.
A single strand of Primordial Power could shatter ten strands of a Grand Master's internal energy.
Of course, this was just a simple conversion; actual combat was a different matter.
According to Lin Yuan's estimation, his true combat power had reached an unprecedented level.
Even if all the Grand Masters throughout history were resurrected and stood before him, they would not be a match for a single palm strike from him.
"Hahahaha!"
"How refreshing, truly refreshing!"
With each step Lin Yuan took, his blood and qi surged, and his Primordial Power coursed through his body.
Terrifying heat radiated in all directions, as if his body were a blazing furnace.
The physical body of the Mythical realm made Lin Yuan feel like a humanoid monster.
Suddenly.
Just at that moment.
Lin Yuan abruptly stopped in his tracks.
A gentle breeze caressed his face.
Lin Yuan stood rooted to the spot, transfixed.
Days passed, with the sun rising and setting.
[You possess heaven-defying comprehension, having perused myriad scriptures. By feeling the caress of the wind, listening to the wind's ultimate truth, you have comprehended the true intent martial art 'Divine Wind Nine Steps']
Lin Yuan opened his eyes, and countless insights burst forth in his mind, forming a true intent martial art.
True intent martial arts were those that transcended the realm of Grand Master martial arts, and they required Mythical realm warriors to expend a vast amount of energy and time to create.
Lin Yuan, with his mind relaxed and free from the confines of the temple, felt the winds of heaven and earth, and with his heaven-defying comprehension, created this martial art.
"Divine Wind Nine Steps."
Lin Yuan carefully sensed the intricacies of this martial art, which belonged to the category of body arts.
By using the 'Primordial Power' within his body to draw upon the power of heaven and earth, after nine steps, he could merge with the wind, thus increasing his speed severalfold.
"Terrifying," Lin Yuan couldn't help but marvel.
Having reached such a pinnacle, he had pushed every aspect of his cultivation to the utmost limit. Even improving by a fraction was incredibly difficult, let alone experiencing a sudden surge of growth by several folds.
"True Intent Martial Arts have begun to draw upon the power of the heavens and earth. I wonder if the path ahead is also connected to the natural world in some way."
Lin Yuan remained standing, his expression thoughtful.
Pudu Temple. This temple was built three hundred years ago by a high monk from Dachen Temple during his travels. Over the centuries, it had maintained close ties with Dachen Temple.
"What brings you to Mingyue Palace, young monk?" The abbot of Pudu Temple asked cautiously.
Seated before him was a young monk, none other than Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan's primary purpose in leaving Dachen Temple was to observe the advanced martial arts of various major factions.
Among them, the first choice would be those sects that stood alongside Dachen Temple as the pinnacle of martial arts—the Great Martial Arts Sects.
Those who were revered as founders of the Great Martial Arts Sects were mostly Grand Masters themselves, and their sects had produced numerous Masters throughout the generations.
And Mingyue Palace was one such Great Martial Arts Sect. Its founder was even the rare female Grand Master.
"I wish to observe the various martial arts of Mingyue Palace," Lin Yuan said calmly, his legs folded as he sat.
On his way to Mingyue Palace, Lin Yuan had stopped by Pudu Temple to rest for a moment.
Even someone as powerful as a Mythical realm cultivator was still human; they couldn't ignore fatigue like a machine.
Pudu Temple had deep ties with Dachen Temple, and its abbot immediately recognized Lin Yuan's identity, personally attending to his needs.
"Mingyue Palace..." The abbot of Pudu Temple hesitated.
"To be honest, half a year ago, the Grand Master of Mingyue Palace passed away, and there was no successor. Mingyue Palace fell into internal strife, and many of their martial arts manuals are likely missing." The abbot spoke in a low voice.
Although Mingyue Palace tried desperately to cover up this matter, Pudu Temple had learned about it through special channels.
"Oh?" Lin Yuan frowned slightly upon hearing this.
"If you wish to view the martial arts manuals of Mingyue Palace, young monk, you may want to pay a visit to the Dali Dynasty's capital," the abbot suggested. "Centuries ago, the founding emperor of the Dali Dynasty, a Grand Master himself, swept across the lands. He once visited Mingyue Palace and had all their martial arts manuals copied and brought back to the capital."
The abbot paused for a moment before alluding to another incident. "It wasn't just Mingyue Palace. The other Great Martial Arts Sects, including Dachen Temple, received a visit from the founding emperor. Many of their martial arts were copied and taken away."
As a Grand Master and an undefeated champion, the founding emperor of the Dali Dynasty had the might to make such demands. None of the Great Martial Arts Sects dared to refuse, and they could only grudgingly accept their loss.
"Oh?" Lin Yuan's eyes lit up at this new information.
He had never come across this piece of history in Dachen Temple's records.
However, upon further thought, it made sense. Being forced to hand over all their martial arts manuals was not something to be proud of, even if it was to the founding emperor of the Dali Dynasty, a Grand Master.
Dachen Temple would have no reason to publicize or record such an embarrassing event.
"So, you're saying that in the capital of the Dali Dynasty, there are martial arts manuals from all the Great Martial Arts Sects of that time?" Lin Yuan asked.
"Indeed. The founding emperor of the Dali Dynasty sought to further improve his cultivation, so he gathered martial arts manuals from all over the world. Every martial arts sect with a name and reputation had to submit their secret manuals, without exception," the abbot of Pudu Temple explained.
"That's quite convenient," Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Originally, if Lin Yuan wanted to study the martial arts of various sects, he would have to visit each one personally. The Great Martial Arts Sects were scattered throughout the lands.
Now, however, things were much simpler. He only needed to make a trip to the capital of the Dali Dynasty.
(End of Chapter)
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