Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Emperor Meiji ordered Takeuchi Hisakichi to lead a large army to the Korean Peninsula.

Avoid their sharp edge!

The fighting power of the Ximen Tang army is too strong. It will be difficult for Takeuchi Hisayoshi to gain an advantage by relying solely on the forces he has gathered.

Simultaneously,

He ordered Hisahara Kage to lead a total of 200,000 troops, including the garrison and reserves in Japan, to launch a flanking attack on eastern Zhejiang from the East China Sea.

Make a sound in the east and attack in the west!

Since Ximentang's main force is already in the Northeast, the defenses of the entire eastern Zhejiang region are now weak.

In addition, he sent Miyamoto Musashi to the Great Grassland to form an alliance with Guan Qilin.

Three days later,

An urgent telegram was delivered to Chen Jie in Nanjing.

The Kwantung Army withdrew from Changchun in Northeast China and headed to the Korean Peninsula.

Led by Yan Kuangtu, Ximentang's army marched straight in, heading from Shenyang towards Jilin.

According to the battle plan, the entire Jilin province could be captured within half a month, and the entire Northeast province within three months.

but,

Just as Ximentang was sweeping across the northeast, Guan Qilin's army from the northern grasslands suddenly marched into Hebei and quickly captured nine major passes in Hebei.

This news sent panic through the entire capital.

It was even more terrifying than Ximentang's great victory in the Northeast.

Guan Qilin's deployment of troops at this time coincided with the moment when Hebei's defenses were at their weakest.

For a while,
Rumors spread, and the entire capital was shrouded in an atmosphere of fear.

Because Guan Qilin's army was headed straight for the capital.

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Jinling, the Qianwang Mansion, an underground training chamber.

Chen Jie sat cross-legged on the ground, continuously circulating his innate internal energy.

boom!
Two wisps of energy rose from his dantian and circulated along the energy path all the way to his hands.

One patch of deep blue, the other of crimson red.

One yin and one yang!
Two wisps of innate qi swirled in his hands, constantly shifting and rotating around his dantian.

The Dharma image manifests!

The innate qi sometimes transforms into a soaring dragon, sometimes into a fierce tiger, a black tortoise, and so on, and then into armor and a long sword.

Ever-changing, leaving no trace!
He has solidified his initial stage of the "Undying Before Godhood" realm.

If one can cultivate to the late-stage peak of the Divine Indestructibility realm, one can break through to the Quasi-Saint realm.

Then,

Throughout the entire history of the Great Qian Dynasty, he can be considered one of the strongest figures.

With his martial saint skills, three martial arts dharma forms, and the sword saint skills he comprehended, his combat power is comparable to that of a true martial saint.

The peak of the early stage of the Divine Indestructible Realm is also known as—Reversing Yin and Yang!

This is an extremely profound realm of martial arts, and also a transition between realms of martial arts.

Only by comprehending the 'Yin-Yang Transformation' of Innate Qi can one truly comprehend the universe, unleash Innate Qi that penetrates the body, kill enemies from a hundred miles away, achieve true martial arts unity, and dramatically increase lifespan!
It's like the realm of martial arts where physical training leads to physical sainthood—indestructible!
Once you understand the concept of indestructibility, your body must adapt to the changes between hardness and softness in order to achieve a true balance of strength and softness, becoming as solid as a rock.

In the underground chamber of the Qianwang Mansion, Chen Jie was completely immersed in martial arts, constantly refining his innate qi.

Every time he encountered difficulties in cultivation, he would search his mind for the memories of Martial Saint Yan Kong and Sword Saint Wuji.

Martial Saint Yan Kong and Sword Saint Wuji truly deserve to be the inheritors of martial arts in the [Martial Saint Sect].

Their memories are all-encompassing.

Chen Jie can always find the answer to any question he has if he searches diligently.

that's it,
The day of the decisive battle in the East China Sea against Miyamoto Musashi, the greatest swordsman of the Orient, is drawing ever closer.

Chen Jie's state of mind was completely calm, as if he had reached a critical point.

"The transformation of Yin and Yang! What are Yin and Yang? What is hardness and softness?"

On the training ground, Chen Jie looked up at Li Aoshuang, the 'Sword Master of the Startling Clouds,' who was standing opposite him and asked.

"Tao begets one, two lives, two begets three, three begets all things.

All things carry yin and embrace yang, and achieve harmony through the interaction of these energies!
The transformation of Yin and Yang is what is meant by 'two begets three'!

Li Aoshuang held her longsword and offered an explanation.

"The unity of man and nature, taking all things in heaven and earth as the guide, the grass and trees wither in autumn, the sun and moon change, and the wind and fortune turn in turn!"

"The so-called unity of heaven and man is actually referring to the natural order and the cycle of heaven and earth!"

The two stood on the training ground, discussing their understanding of martial arts.

Every sentence contains the essence of martial arts, pointing directly to its core, generating expansive thinking in the mind, and causing a transformation in the understanding of martial arts.

The tempering of the Spirit Refinement Realm is mainly a transformation of spiritual power.

Although in terms of combat power, Chen Jie's peak combat power has surpassed Li Aoshuang's.

but,

In terms of martial arts skill and spiritual refinement, Chen Jie still lags far behind Li Aoshuang.

In particular, the cultivation of the Spirit Refinement Realm is a transformation of spiritual perception and a sublimation of spiritual power.

The realm of spiritual refinement is completely different from the realm of martial arts. If one cannot comprehend it, even if one cultivates diligently for ten years, one will not make any progress.

Once someone has an epiphany, a single sentence can suddenly enlighten them, allowing them to immediately grasp the profound meaning.

and,

Once one comprehends the Refining Spirit Realm, the innate Qi will undergo new changes, and its power will also transform.

This is why it becomes increasingly difficult for martial artists to break through to the Refining Spirit Realm as they progress further in their cultivation.

The condensation of innate vital energy can be continuously accumulated and improved through diligent daily practice and gradual progress.

There is a fundamental difference between the two.

"Master Jingyun, in this sparring match, unleash your peak combat power. I want to see where my limits lie."

"Last time in Okinawa, I witnessed Miyamoto Musashi's sword strike and almost lost my life!"

"You have inherited the legacy of the previous 'Sword Master of the Clouds,' unleashing his Sword Saint power. There's no need to hold back!"

Chen Jie didn't waste any more words with Li Aoshuang and stated his thoughts.

“I know you held back during our last sparring session.”

"Miyamoto Musashi has always been very wary of you. If I'm not mistaken, you must have your own trump card."

"You don't have to use your trump card, but you can unleash your other martial arts skills to the fullest."

"Don't worry, I have a lot of confidence in myself. I believe that with my own fighting strength, I can defeat you!"

boom!
After Chen Jie finished speaking, his fighting spirit reached its peak at that moment.

"You have a lot of confidence!"

A smile appeared on Li Aoshuang's face as she calmly said, "You're right, I do indeed have a trump card!"

"However, I cannot use this trump card casually. It is a suicidal method. Although I cannot guarantee that I will kill Miyamoto Musashi after using this trump card, I am confident that I will severely injure him."

“I can sense that your martial arts level has made a great breakthrough since you returned to Jinling this time, and your combat strength has undergone a tremendous change.”

"But truly suppressing me is by no means so easy!"

As the former strongest person in the Great Qian Dynasty, Li Aoshuang certainly had the right to be proud.

Her appearance was very similar to Li Lingyue's, but her demeanor was completely different.

At this moment, she lightly touched the ground with her lotus feet, focused her mind and held a sword in her right hand, like a colorful butterfly full of spirit.

Chen Jie spread his arms and began to assume a fighting stance.
"Come on! Let me see what the ultimate state of the Shocking Cloud Sword Technique is like!"

His inner energy blazed like a raging fire, his fighting spirit surging.

Li Aoshuang suddenly let out a silvery laugh, her expression constantly changing.

this moment,
This gave Chen Jie's intuition a slight illusion. Just moments ago, Li Aoshuang was as cold as ice, but in the blink of an eye, she became charming and tender.

It even made Chen Jie feel disoriented and somewhat dazed.

Just then, Li Aoshuang's voice came from the other end of the line, she said with a smile:
"As expected, although your martial arts willpower is extremely firm, it has weaknesses and is easily disturbed!"

"Your life potential is extremely rich, even approaching the level of a Martial Saint. However, the gap in the Refining Spirit realm means you could easily suffer a great loss in a life-or-death duel!"

"I only used the 'Charm Spell' just now, and your willpower fluctuated!"

"Fortunately, my 'Soul-Bewitching Technique' has not yet reached its peak, otherwise your mindset would be shaken."

"Get ready, be careful, this is the first killing move of the 'Surging Cloud Sword Technique'—Returning Cloud Sword!"

hum!
Li Aoshuang's charming demeanor gave people an indescribable feeling.

At this moment, she appeared delicate, charming, and gentle, posing no threat whatsoever.

but,

After suddenly making his move, he immediately displayed the overwhelming power and invincibility of the 'Number One Sword of the Great Qian Dynasty'.

With a single sword strike, the surrounding area was instantly enveloped and imprisoned by the sword domain.

hiss--!
Chen Jie only heard the piercing sound of swords ringing in his ears, and at this moment he could not even see clearly what was around him, as there were sword shadows everywhere.

Guiyun Sword, a sword that returns to the clouds!
Boom—boom—!
Within a radius of several meters, the wind rose and the clouds surged, causing mountains to collapse and the earth to crack.

It's as if there's an irresistible force that reverses yin and yang, making it impossible for you to breathe.

this moment,
Chen Jie even felt as if he was fighting against heaven and earth.

Sword Saint Technique!

That's right, at this moment Li Aoshuang is also using the Sword Saint Technique, activating the power of heaven and earth, gathering killing intent into the clouds, and condensing it into a sword!
The so-called Returning Cloud is actually the condensation of the killing domain into a single point, forming the strongest attack!
A sword descended from the sky with the force of Mount Tai pressing down, unstoppable and irresistible.

The sword came hurtling down directly towards Chen Jie's head.

This is the manifestation of the sword dharma form, and the condensation of Li Aoshuang's fighting spirit.

With a single, explosive move, she instantly stirred up the power of heaven and earth, her speed was unbelievable.

In an instant, her intuition locked onto her surroundings, which were constantly changing.

Chen Jie was startled and slashed upwards with his sword.

This sword strike looks very simple and unremarkable.

However, anyone who senses the power of this sword will be greatly surprised.

Turning decay into magic, and heaven and earth into a furnace!
Sword Saint Technique - A single sword strike gleams across nineteen provinces!

This sword strike has far greater potential than before, like a volcanic eruption in the deep sea, suddenly surging to the surface.

With a sudden roar, a single sword strike sealed off all the sword domains, instantly destroying them.

The changing trajectory of the Wuji Sword was breathtaking, and at that moment, a crack appeared between heaven and earth.

Finally, it coalesced into a giant dragon phantom, colliding with Li Aoshuang's longsword.

Clang——!
A direct clash of swordsmanship allows no room for shortcuts.

With a loud bang, the qi surged and violently impacted the surrounding area.

Chen Jie held the Wuji Sword in his hand, looking majestic and imposing, his feet firmly planted on the ground.

The power unleashed by Li Aoshuang's sword was enough to shatter even the strongest body the moment it entered his body.

but,

The moment that sword force was transmitted, his entire body's cells generated a suction force.

His bones, muscles, meridians, and internal energy were all perfectly integrated.

The sound of gold and jade was like divine music descending from the heavens!
This is the power of the Horizontal Training Dharma Image condensed to its limit, dissolving all forces.

Although Chen Jie has not yet condensed his Horizontal Training Dharma Image to the level of a Martial Saint, his body is far superior to that of an ordinary martial artist.

During cultivation, he can even use the power of lightning to temper his cells, bones, and meridians.

This hard-fought sword strike, like a powerful scouring force, actually caused his muscles and bones to be tempered and strengthened once again.

Thump thump thump—!
Li Aoshuang took five or six steps back, then stomped her foot to dissipate the terrifying force and regain her footing.

After the clash of swords, she felt that the power of the sword within Chen Jie's body was continuous and endless, seemingly inexhaustible!

However, his own sword returning to the clouds was like a sword entering the sea, its momentum instantly dissolved into nothingness.

Her sword saint technique unleashed a deadly aura, and it was also the most vicious move in the 'Surprising Cloud Sword Technique,' the starting stance of the sword stance, and the most essential sword strike.

With a single strike, even a powerful expert at the Quasi-Saint level would be torn to shreds by the sword's killing intent.

but,

Chen Jie, however, was able to block her sword saint technique head-on with a single, cold glint of his sword.

What terrifying swordsmanship and physical defensive stance is this?
but,

At this moment, both sides entered a state of peak confrontation, leaving her no time to think.

She took a step forward, her sword dancing lightly, like a fairy scattering flowers, or a crane descending.

It looks like,
It was as if the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden had descended to earth, or as if a real crane had taken flight.

This is the second move of the Jingyun Sword Technique – Crane Descending from the Clouds!
In ancient times, many pictographs were modeled after animals.

In particular, many sacrificial items are decorated with various birds and animals, used to worship the heavens.

In ancient times, the crane was a symbol of a divine bird, capable of soaring through the clouds and flying to the heavens.

Therefore,
Ancient people believed that cranes could communicate with the heavens. When praying for rain, they would carve crane shapes on sacrificial offerings, hoping that the cranes could communicate with heaven and earth and bring rain.

When Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, he standardized pictographic writing.

Many of the jade tripods used in sacrificial ceremonies are carved with the shape of cranes, symbolizing that they were ordained by Heaven and destined for eternity.

The "Surprising Cloud Sword Technique" that Li Aoshuang used contained the meaning of ancient vicissitudes.

Every move and stance embodies the Daoist principle of the unity of heaven and earth.

in the dark,

Li Aoshuang's sword intent merged with the heavens, giving people an unparalleled sense of pressure.

Her attacks were extremely fierce, which seemed quite incongruous with her status as a woman.

To be honest, this sword technique is not suitable for women to practice.

However, the previous generation of the Jingyun Sword Master passed on his mantle to her, so there must be some unspeakable difficulties he had.

Whoosh-!
Chen Jie's speed increased, and his figure flashed, appearing everywhere.

Each flash seemed like a sword dance.

The sword moves at will, yin and yang in harmony!
Sword Saint Technique - Yearning!
I only wish your heart were like mine, then I would never betray your love!

Just like lovers relying on each other, Chen Jie was completely immersed in the sword intent.

A sword of longing, a heart locked across the river!

boom--!
The innate qi surrounding him was ignited at this moment, and surged like the ebb and flow of the tide.

With each step he took, he seemed to transform into a colorful butterfly, which was remarkably similar to Li Aoshuang's sword domain.

The sword intent enveloped the surroundings, controlling the power of heaven and earth.

Each sword strike precisely blocked Li Aoshuang's "Crane Descending from the Clouds," shattering one colorful butterfly avatar after another.

Their life potential was fully unleashed, and their speed surpassed all limits.

A sharp gust of wind swept around, capable of easily tearing apart experts at the Tongmai Gangjin realm.

In the blink of an eye, the two sides exchanged dozens of blows.

Whoosh!
The two figures separated the moment they touched.

call--!
Chen Jie exhaled, his fighting spirit reaching its peak, his blood surging.

this moment,
He even felt as if his entire body was covered in scales, making him indestructible!

Li Aoshuang suddenly opened her eyes wide, staring at Chen Jie's body, and exclaimed in shock:
"Practice external techniques to achieve unity, and attain the indestructible Vajra Body!"

"Your Dharma power has actually merged with your body, and you have cultivated the Vajra Indestructible Body!"

"Heavens, how is this possible? Your martial arts level is only at the early stage of the Divine Indestructible realm, how could you have cultivated to the Great Perfection realm of the [Martial Saint Body]?" (End of this chapter)