The Heluo culture can be said to be the origin of Chinese culture, and at the confluence of the Yellow River and the Luo River, Li Boyang witnessed a scene that he would never forget.
The Yellow River and Luo River at this time are not the same as they were in the 21st century after the ecological environment was destroyed.
The roaring Yellow River crashed against the Luo River with enormous waves, while the crystal-clear Luo River gently received the Yellow River's massive waves. The Yellow River and the Luo River, one turbid and the other clear, were constantly intertwined and blended, eventually forming a natural Tai Chi symbol.
Isn't this scene the perfect embodiment of the unity of strength and gentleness in Tai Chi? The mighty Yellow River is like the strength of Tai Chi, while the endless flow of the Luo River is like the gentleness of Tai Chi.
The collision and fusion of hardness and softness is the third level of power in Tai Chi, combining hardness and softness into one.
Li Boyang couldn't help but sigh:
"The ultimate truths of the world often have commonalities. The great image has no form, and the supreme Dao is indescribable, pervading mountains and rivers, and hidden between heaven and earth."
Suddenly, Li Boyang's eyes narrowed again as he saw a figure walking towards the natural Tai Chi symbol formed by the intersection of the Yellow River and the Luo River.
The figure finally stood up at Tai Chi and slowly began to practice the Xingyi Quan stance.
If it weren't for the fact that his eyesight had greatly improved after entering the Transformation Realm, Li Boyang would have no doubt that he was just seeing things.
The figure stood on the water's surface; neither the Yellow River nor the Luo River could submerge him above his knees. As the surging waves crashed against him, the figure struck out with his palm, suppressing the waves that threatened to engulf him. As the lingering Luo River swirled around him, the figure swept away it with another palm strike, sending the water spraying everywhere. (For the latest chapters, please follow WeChat ID: rdww444)
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Chapter 45 Chenjiagou
Looking at the figure practicing martial arts in the natural Tai Chi formation formed by the confluence of the Yellow River and the Luo River, Li Boyang was shocked.
He could also stand on the water without it reaching his knees. As a master of internal energy, his strength was controlled by his mind. With deliberate control, he could press down with the power of his toes to lift his body, which was not difficult for him.
However, practicing boxing on the water's surface is terrifying; at least Li Boyang can't do that yet.
Judging from this point alone, the figure practicing boxing on the river is even more powerful than Li Boyang.
After standing there for a while, about ten minutes, the figure left.
Ten minutes is actually quite terrifying. Standing on the water and using the force of pressing down with your toes to keep yourself afloat is an incredible expenditure of energy. To be able to concentrate on punching at the same time shows that this person's skill is unfathomable.
After the figure left, Li Boyang headed towards Chenjiagou.
Stepping onto the path, even before entering Chenjiagou, Li Boyang sensed the difference in this place; it was too peaceful.
Along the way, he encountered farmers everywhere who had been coerced into joining the White Lotus Sect, but after entering Chenjiagou, he didn't see a single follower of the White Lotus Sect, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
Chenjiagou is a small village. The farmland outside the village is arranged in a grid pattern along the irrigation canals, forming a large well-shaped field when viewed from a distance.
The dwellings in the village were mostly small huts built of thatched roofs and blue bricks. After observing for a while, Li Boyang estimated that there were about forty or fifty households in Chenjiagou.
When Li Boyang entered the village, it was just as the farmers were returning from working in the fields. He quickly noticed something unusual; the farmers were very wary of him, a stranger. After a moment's thought, he understood.
Moreover, Li Boyang discovered that without exception, all the farmers in Chenjiagou were skilled practitioners, truly befitting the birthplace of Chen-style Tai Chi.
Not long after Li Boyang entered Chenjiagou, no fewer than two hundred people arrived outside the village. These people were all dressed in white, and their weapons were varied, mostly bamboo spears made by sharpening the tips of bamboo.
"Boss Qian, these guys from Chenjiagou are not easy to deal with. Last time, many of our brothers were injured."
"Yes, the people in Chenjiagou all know kung fu, they're very difficult to deal with."
The man dressed as a leader snorted coldly and said, "If you don't share wealth with us, then you're colluding with the corrupt Qing Dynasty. If Chenjiagou doesn't cooperate this time, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Just as Li Boyang was about to enter the village to ask someone about the situation, he suddenly heard a warning sound coming from the village entrance.
"Everyone grab your weapons, the White Lotus Cult is here again."
"These robbers, the lesson they learned last time wasn't enough."
Soon, strong young men rushed out of the thatched houses with blue bricks in Chenjiagou. These young men, armed with hoes and sickles, blocked the White Lotus Sect members outside the village.
Seeing the villagers confronting the White Lotus Sect, Li Boyang's gaze sharpened. Without exception, all of these villagers from Chenjiagou were martial arts practitioners. The birthplace of Chen-style Tai Chi was indeed steeped in martial arts.
Actually, these villagers all belonged to the Chenjiagou Martial Arts Society. The reason why everyone in Chenjiagou practiced martial arts was because there was a mountain called Qingfeng Ridge ten miles west of Chenjiagou. There were many bandits who frequently attacked and plundered the village until the ancestors of the Chen family organized a martial arts society and wiped out the bandits.
Although the bandits were wiped out, the martial arts society did not disband and continued to be passed down from generation to generation, thus forming the tradition of all men in Chenjiagou practicing martial arts.
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Just as the two sides were facing off, two elderly men emerged from Chenjiagou. One was in his seventies or eighties, and the other was a bit younger, around fifty years old. These two elderly men were clearly of high status in Chenjiagou, and the villagers automatically made way for them.
&a;bp;&a;bp;&a;bp;&a;bp;When Li Boyang saw the two old men, a glint suddenly flashed in his eyes. One of them was none other than the figure who had been practicing boxing at the confluence of the Yellow River and the Luo River.
"Chief Qian, we don't care if your White Lotus Sect rebels, but why drag little Chenjiagou into it? Why not give me, Chen Xin, some face and let's call it a day?"
The old man speaking was named Chen Xin. He was the patriarch of Chenjiagou in this generation and the eighth-generation successor of Chen-style Tai Chi.
Chen Xin spoke with neither arrogance nor servility, showing no fear of the White Lotus Sect whatsoever.
The former leader of the White Lotus Sect coerced and tempted, "Clan Chief Chen, I know that everyone in your Chen Family Village is a martial arts expert, but so what? Can you stop the hundreds of thousands of troops of my White Lotus Sect? The only right way is to join us and share in our wealth."
Chenjiagou is quite famous in Henan, otherwise it wouldn't have attracted so much attention from the White Lotus Sect.
"So, you're saying there's no room for negotiation?"
Chen Xin's words made the situation increasingly tense.
"Join us, live; don't join."
The White Lotus Sect leader had only finished his harsh words when he suddenly noticed his subordinate grabbing his arm and pointing frantically at Li Boyang. He swallowed hard and whispered, "Boss, look over there, look over there."