Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

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Rewinding to a moment ago, looking at the army before him, Su Yuchen still had the leisure to ask, "In Mr. Xu's opinion, what do you think of the Jianghuai Army?"

Xu Xingzhi carefully observed the military formation and said after a moment, "The soldiers are quite fierce and have a strong sense of killing intent. If their discipline were strict, they would be an elite force. Unfortunately, their killing intent is already ingrained and their temperament is hard to change. If we rashly send them back to their hometowns, I'm afraid they will run rampant like bandits."

Just then, a shout of "Release the arrows!" rang out from afar, and a volley of arrows rained down.

Su Yuchen shook his head and said to Xu Xingzhi, "Ants always dare to challenge dragons, how laughable! However, in order not to frighten Mr. Xu, I have no choice but to reveal some small tricks."

As they spoke, a golden light rose from Su Yuchen's body. The golden light was like an inverted bowl, three meters high and five meters long, which trapped Su Yuchen and Xu Xingzhi at the bottom of the bowl and moved with the two of them.

The next second, a barrage of arrows arrived, each whistle like raindrops striking the golden light. In Xu Xingzhi's eyes, the golden light shield only rippled slightly, without even a slight tremor.

"Ordinary people always fear power but do not cherish virtue."

"Even if I could kill them all in an instant, they would hardly feel fear. Even if they scattered and were reorganized, they would still want to try."

"Therefore, in order to completely conquer them, we must instill fear in them, a fear ingrained in their very bones, so that they will obey orders during the subsequent reformation."

At this moment, Su Yuchen was less than thirty meters away from the army formation. Seeing the unwavering golden light shield, Kou Zhong's eyes turned bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth, shouting, "Catapults ready! Swordsmen ready! Fire!!"

The next moment, a massive mass of boulders shot through the air, followed by rows of menacing swordsmen and shieldmen charging forward.

Su Yuchen turned his head to look at Xu Xingzhi and said: What a pity.

Then, to Xu Xing's bewilderment, he suddenly rose into the air and quickly arrived fifty meters above the army formation, soaring through the air like an immortal descending to earth.

As he slowly raised his right hand, which was tinged with gold, the sky and clouds shifted and countless clouds gathered wildly. Under the sunlight, a giant golden hand appeared out of thin air, frantically drawing in the surrounding energy, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth converged like a tsunami.

At this moment, immortals descend to earth, and gods look down upon humanity.

On the ground, both Du Fuwei in the military formation and Xu Xingzhi, shrouded in golden light, stared wide-eyed at the scene, at the gigantic hand that blotted out the sky and could be seen from thousands of miles away.

The next second, Su Yuchen lowered his head, his eyes filled with golden light, which danced in his hair and clothes like a mischievous elf.

Unfortunately, in this moment when the world lost its color, there was no playfulness, no joy, only endless solemnity and awe. A golden figure, brooking no challenge from mortals, struck down with a palm, causing the energy of heaven and earth to surge wildly. Howling winds and ever-gathering clouds pressed madly against the ground.

"run!"

Someone roared, but the extreme air pressure created a stagnant atmosphere. Everyone watched as the giant hand descended from the sky, like tiny insects frozen in amber.

Du Fuwei, Kou Zhong, and Xu Ziling unleashed a barrage of attacks. Working together, the three of them finally broke through the thick air just before the giant palm reached the ground, managing to escape to the outer edge of the army formation at the last moment.

The next moment, after a deafening roar, came a hurricane-like storm and debris flying everywhere.

Everyone was thrown out by the unparalleled hurricane. A piece of wood swirling in the wind was now transformed into a sharp weapon, tearing countless people to shreds as they were thrown through the air.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling grabbed Du Fuwei's hand, and the three of them swayed helplessly in the hurricane. The next moment, Kou Zhong heard a "buzz" in his ears and bumped into something. He spat out a mouthful of blood and disappeared into the wind the next second. Kou Zhong's vision went black and he completely lost consciousness.

Xu Xingzhi stood inside the golden light shield, trembling as he looked at the golden light shield in front of him, which was covered with layer after layer of blood. As the light shield shook, all the blood fell away and gathered into a sea of ​​blood on the outside.

The hurricane bypassed the light shield, and outside, apart from the crimson hue, there was only swirling dust, weeds, corpses, and weapons. Occasionally, a living person would fly by in terror, only to be torn apart by branches and weapons that appeared out of nowhere in the hurricane, turning into a sky full of bloodstains.

After an unknown amount of time, the wind stopped and the blood rain ceased. Su Yuchen stood in mid-air, three feet above the ground. With a wave of his hand, the golden light shield enveloping Xu Xingzhi rose into the air, transforming into a golden cloud that supported the two of them.

"I once said that I would let Mr. Xu see my cultivation level, and now you have seen it!"

Looking at the desolate plains filled with wailing and flowing blood, Xu Xingzhi couldn't help but say, "This is the realm above the Shattered Void."

"Indeed! I am no longer human, but an immortal, a half-immortal!"

Chapter 376 Taibai Haoran Sword Manual

"I love this world, but that doesn't mean people can try to provoke me."

"What a boring world!"

Looking at the horrific scene on the ground, Su Yuchen uttered a meaningless comment, his clear eyes remaining completely unmoved.

The next moment, Su Yuchen shook his head again: "Forget it! We are all descendants of China, so what difference does it make to me?"

As he spoke, he pointed, and a five-colored radiance appeared at his fingertip, gradually condensing into a tiny green flame, leaping with vibrant life at his fingertip.

"My acquired Five Elements Dao is still too weak; this is all I can do for now," Su Yuchen said, shaking his head with dissatisfaction as he looked at the green on his fingertips.

With a flick of the finger, a wisp of green leaped into the air, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth gathered once more. Soon, the small flame grew to the size of a bowl and a head, and its color changed from dark green to emerald green. In the end, only a ball of light the size of a person remained, with wisps of green moving about.

With a push of his hand, the green primordial energy of heaven and earth burst like a balloon, spreading in all directions and enveloping the entire battlefield in a moment.

A wisp of green thread moved three feet above the ground. With each breath, a wisp of green light, carrying the essence of heaven and earth, was drawn down and fell into the mouth and nose. The wailing person felt a warmth throughout their body, and their voices involuntarily softened.

As their strength was exhausted, only low murmurs and a sea of ​​blood remained on the battlefield.

With a thought, Su Yuchen's primordial spirit moved, and the golden clouds of true energy beneath his feet carried the two of them across the sea of ​​blood and filth, bringing them to Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, and Du Fuwei.

"This is Xu Xingzhi. When it comes to the reorganization of the Jianghuai Army, Chief Steward Du will discuss it with him. I believe you will have no objections."

"Oh, and remember to bring the heads of Qu Ao's three disciples."

Su Yuchen pointed to Xu Xingzhi beside him and said to Du Fuwei.

Looking at Kou Zhong, who was still unconscious, Su Yuchen shook his head and said, "Ten days from now, Song Shidao will arrive in Yangzhou. At that time, I will give Kou Zhong another chance. If you are willing, then come."

Having said that, Su Yuchen didn't bother to look at the three people's reactions. He activated the true energy cloud beneath his feet with his primordial spirit, and a wisp of golden light carried the two away quickly. A moment later, only a black dot remained.

Not long after the two left, the violently moving primordial energy of heaven and earth finally ignited the clouds in the sky. Streaks of lightning swept across the sky, dark clouds gathered, and with a loud 'boom,' a torrential downpour began.

The surviving soldiers and the unconscious soldiers gradually awoke in the rain. Everyone numbly got up, their daily habits causing them to automatically form ranks. By the time everyone realized what was happening, they had already reassembled into a defeated army.

Fu Gongyou, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, approached Du Fuwei from behind, carrying his broken left arm: "Steward, a heavy rain has fallen, and the brothers are still injured. You see..."

Du Fuwei waved his hand without turning his head: "You lead them back to Danyang first. Just don't cause any more trouble in the city. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you in the future."

Fu Gongyou gave a bitter smile, looked at the numb expressions of the defeated army, shook his head, and thought to himself, who else would dare to act recklessly? You must know that he is in Yangzhou, not far from Danyang and Liyang.

Now, Fu Gongyou had no other thoughts. Having witnessed inhuman power, power that surpassed all living beings, he only wanted to wait for the Song army to leave Lingnan, and then join them as soon as possible.

"I heard that Song Shidao is almost in Yangzhou. Perhaps I should take the initiative to approach him." Fu Gongyou made a decision in an instant.

After Fu Gongyou led his troops away, Du Fuwei looked at the unconscious Kou Zhong and said to Xu Ziling, "I must leave now, since that person wants Qu Ao's head. If word gets out about today's battle, I'm afraid those three guys will just run away, and then it will be hard to explain."

As he spoke, Du Fuwei coughed up a mouthful of bloody phlegm and shook his head under Xu Ziling's worried gaze: "I didn't expect you to care about me so much. Don't worry, I'm fine. This little injury is no problem for killing those three guys."

Before leaving, Du Fuwei looked ahead and suddenly said, "You have already witnessed that person's martial arts! If Kou Zhong continues to oppose us, I'm afraid he will not have a good end. If you still acknowledge me as your father, you might as well consider taking over the Jianghuai Army. Even if you cannot become emperor in the future, you will still be a first-rate figure like a duke."

Watching Du Fuwei's figure disappear into the rain, Xu Ziling remained silent, his right hand constantly controlling the flow of true energy within Kou Zhong's body.

A moment later, Xu Ziling's face turned as white as paper. Kou Zhong coughed and woke up, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Only then did Xu Ziling say, "If you don't want to dig my grave right after waking up, then work together with me to circulate your internal energy."

Kou Zhong was startled upon hearing this, but upon seeing Xu Ziling's expression, he immediately circulated his true energy with Xu Ziling, and the yin and yang energies circulated endlessly again, helping the two return to their innate state, and their injuries gradually healed.

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On the boat on the river, Xu Xingzhi looked at the distant southern suburbs of Danyang and couldn't help but sigh, "Today's battle will surely shake the world. Master Shi has annihilated 20,000 elite troops by himself, making him the number one person in the world. No one will dare to question him anymore."

"What use is this kind of empty fame to me? It's not as practical as an ancient book or a martial arts manual," Su Yuchen said, shaking his head.

Xu Xingzhi nodded, then asked curiously, "I noticed that Master Shi seems to treat those two boys differently?"

"Oh? Tell me your impression of them!" Su Yuchen said.

After a moment's thought, Xu Xingzhi said:

"Although we only met briefly, both of them had their own charm. Kou Zhong was a man of imposing stature, with a wild and domineering aura. His eyes shone brightly, and he seemed to have the potential to become a hegemon. Xu Ziling, on the other hand, was extremely calm and composed, as if he didn't care about anything. He gave me the feeling of a stone master, but he seemed very immature."

"For some inexplicable reason, when Xingzhi first met Kou Zhong, he was momentarily drawn to him. The two of them together always had a strange charm."

"However, Master Shi's reason for this is probably not because of these things. I have secretly observed that there is no special emotion in Master Shi's eyes. He treats them the same as he treats all things in the world."

Su Yuchen nodded:

"If the world is a grand play, then some people are born to be the main characters, and regardless of their background, they will always shine brightly."

"These two lads come from humble backgrounds, yet they were able to inherit Guang Chengzi's 'Longevity Manual,' which shows their extraordinary luck. They have already surpassed others who have cultivated for decades since they first entered the martial arts world."

"Some people say that I made them who they are, but it is more accurate to say that the 'Longevity Formula' made them who they are."

"What makes them special to me is that they have mastered the Longevity Manual, which I have not been able to master either. I also want to see what they can achieve in the end."

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Speaking of this, Su Yuchen took out a book from his sleeve, the cover of which read "Taibai Haoran Sword Canon" in large characters. He handed it to Xu Xingzhi...

"In the past, by chance, I received a classic text from a great master who integrated the teachings of Confucianism and Taoism."

"Although your 'Haoran Tiangang Jue' is not complete, fortunately I am also a practitioner of Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and demonism, so I helped you supplement some of the content."

"This 'Taibai Haoran Sword Manual' integrates modern Confucian values ​​such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and archery. It combines mental techniques, swordsmanship, lightness skills, and finger techniques into one."

"Most importantly, according to my calculations, it is the most suitable martial art for the imperial court. If you can put it into practice and receive spiritual feedback, and achieve unity of mind and body, you may be able to master the Vast Sword Embryo that I mentioned in the last chapter, and thereby glimpse the realm of breaking through the void."

[You taught Xu Xing the "Taibai Haoran Sword Manual"]

He put this principle into practice, shining brightly in the new dynasty and ultimately becoming its prime minister. His unity of knowledge and action made him the first great master of Confucianism.

Later, he established the Haoran Academy in Jingling, inheriting the "Taibai Haoran Sword Manual," which became one of the branches of the Shilong Dojo.

P.S.: Today is Lunar New Year's Eve. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, a joyful family reunion, and a prosperous and wealthy year ahead!

Chapter 377 Visitors from the Southern Suburbs

The battle in the southern suburbs of Danyang eventually spread. The terrifying golden giant hand, the momentum like an earth dragon turning over, and the unique and unusual weather could not be hidden from the spies of various forces.

Unfortunately, most of the spies were ordinary people who could only take a quick stroll on the ground. What could they possibly see? They could only report it as a clash between two major powers or a mythological story.

Only a handful of people noticed the anomaly.

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On this day, a strangely dressed man and woman arrived at the southern suburbs of Danyang. The two walked around the battlefield in the southern suburbs, and the man dressed in Turkic attire had an unusually serious expression.

These two were none other than the short-lived Ba Feng Han and Fu Jun Yu.

After leaving Dongping County, the two were pursued by the forces of Wang Tong and Wang Shichong. They had to hide carefully all the way until their injuries healed, and then they fought their way back.

However, due to the oppressive influence of the 'Stone Dragon', the two dared not act too recklessly, which instead created a tug-of-war situation, causing them to move back and forth between Dongping and Luoyang.

Ba Feng Han not only didn't take it to heart, but instead enjoyed it, testing his skills against various forces and honing his martial arts.

It wasn't until news of the Battle of Danyang spread that the two of them headed south to Danyang.

After a moment of contemplation, Ba Feng Han leaped up and landed on the top of a tree not far away. Looking down from above, he finally discovered the anomaly.

Looking down from above, on the southern plains, a huge dark brown handprint was imprinted on the ground. The place where I had just walked was right at the edge of the handprint.

A chilling, bloody aura emanated from the palm print. Ba Feng Han, who had killed many people, had a serious expression on his face and instantly guessed that the dark brown soil in the palm print was all stained with human blood.

Before he could look any further, two graceful figures leaped from afar. Their speed was astonishing; at first glance, they seemed far away, but upon closer inspection, they were almost upon him. One of the women glanced at him unintentionally, and Ba Feng Han felt a chill run down his spine. Sensing an alarm, he dared not linger any longer, landing on a treetop and pulling Fu Junyu away.

After a long time, the two were far from the southern suburbs and by the river. They felt that the energy behind them had not followed, and they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fu Junyu muttered to himself, "It seems the battle of Danyang has drawn out all those old monsters from the Central Plains. I wonder which family these two belong to."

Ba Feng Han shook his head and said, "The woman with the stronger aura among the two is not older than us; she is probably still a young girl."

"How did you know?" Fu Junyu asked.

Ba Feng Han simply shook his head: "That's just a feeling. She's not only young, but also poisonous. She's the most beautiful poisonous flower on the grassland; if you try to pick her, you might die."

Fu Junyu frowned and said, "Could it be someone from the Demonic Sect?"

Ba Feng Han shook his head, ignoring the two women, and said, "Guess what I just saw? A palm print. The place we just saw was a huge palm print."

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Just as Ba Feng Han and his companion left, on the southern plains, a pair of women who looked like sisters landed on a treetop.

The two women looked remarkably alike, their skin as smooth and translucent as jade, radiating youthful vitality. The only difference was that the woman with the veil had a more mature air, her delicate eyebrows slanted upwards, and her dark eyes, like black lacquer, held a chilling and ruthless, almost demonic, intent.

The woman beside her, barely twenty years old, possessed an ever-changing demeanor, sometimes like a mischievous girl, sometimes like a seductive enchantress, and sometimes like a dignified and elegant fairy. Coupled with her flawless, alabaster-like skin, she was even more captivating than the woman beside her.

The two touched the treetops with their toes, and their sleeves rose simultaneously. A strange, spiraling energy propelled them upwards, making them float in the air as if they were nothing, triumphantly overlooking the panoramic view below.

The more mature woman's eyes narrowed, her inner energy paused slightly, and she involuntarily descended. However, with their energies connected, the younger woman's sleeves billowed, halting her movement. Looking down, she sighed, "In the end, Wanwan still saw the realm above the shattered void. Master, can't you make a decision yet?"

These two were Wanwan and Zhu Yuyan, the master and apprentice who had arrived.

As Zhu Yuyan gazed at the palm print, which seemed to be carved from clay and exuded a tragic and bloody aura, a wisp of energy appeared in her eyes. A blurry figure suddenly appeared in her mind. The figure struck out with a palm, and the overwhelming palm print occupied her entire mind. She could neither resist nor defend against it.

Just as Zhu Yuyan felt the threat of death and tried to gather her inner energy to fight back, the blurry figure seemed to smile, and as the palm print approached, it turned into a gentle breeze that swept past.

With the overwhelming pressure gone, Zhu Yuyan felt a sense of relief. The resentment, killing intent, and hatred that had been suppressed for so long seemed to lessen. This change in her mindset made her relax, and she lost some of her fighting spirit.

With a sigh, Zhu Yuyan didn't linger. Her sleeves fluttered, and like a celestial maiden, she leaped into the distance. Behind her, Wanwan chuckled softly, glanced inexplicably at the woods not far away, and then disappeared into the treetops.