Chapter Forty-Three: Golden Lotus Planted in Fire
The whole world is in rebellion, and the landscape has changed color!
This is the force that changed dynasties.
With a single punch, Ba Liming caused the wind and rain to cease abruptly. A terrifying sonic boom erupted from the massive fist, and the air currents surged and swirled violently toward "GOD".
This punch was indeed Balimin's peak performance. Facing the immense pressure from the man in the straw hat, he delivered a punch beyond his usual level. Moreover, it seemed that even without the punch landing, the mere force of the impact was enough to blow the GOD leader away.
The whole world is in rebellion! Naturally, it must have the spirit of being invincible and fearless. Ba Liming's fist is capable of killing even the emperor with one punch!
Willing to risk everything, even to the point of pulling the emperor off his horse!
Even gods are no exception. Given the chance, he would test with his fist whether the deity was made of clay or possessed a truly indestructible body. Or perhaps, he would smash even an indestructible body into a pile of rubble with his fist!
Faced with such a fierce and fearless punch, a punch that seemed to pierce the sky and tear the earth apart, the man in the straw hat also began to fight back!
How could the god who subdued the white tiger be easily defeated? Facing Ba Liming's punch that could send a tank flying, he neither dodged nor avoided, but simply shrank his chest backward, which actually filled in a foot!
Just one foot away was enough to avoid the direct hit of Ba Liming's fist!
What incredible control, vision, and courage that requires! Who would dare to evade such a dangerous situation without absolute certainty?
"As expected of a ruthless individual who rivals Wang Chao, let me witness the pinnacle of power in this world! I won't be able to see Wang Chao again, but I hope you won't disappoint me!"
Jiang Liu pondered to himself. Ever since reaching the Dan Jin realm and breaking free from the curse of the Azure Netherworld Evil Path, he had a strange feeling that his time in this realm might not be long. Therefore, he retrieved Ba Liming from prison and eagerly challenged Japanese martial arts, crushing them to forge his own fist intent. Then, in his final moments, he sought out masters from all sides, striving to enter the Dao through martial arts and reach the Innate Realm of the Journey to the West world!
The appearance of "GOD" saved Jiang Liu the time of searching for him, and with Ba Liming taking action, he could use his divine sense to plunder his fist technique.
Using divine sense to plunder martial arts techniques can only be used in a world with low martial arts and no magic; there won't be such a good opportunity in the next world. Although divine sense is strong, it is also weak. If attacked, it can cause serious injury at best, and in severe cases, the sea of consciousness can shatter, turning the person into an idiot.
Jiang Liu's attention remained fixed on the man in the straw hat, his divine sense permeating every cell of his body. Although "GOD" had noticed, he was completely unable to decipher it.
"GOD" is preparing to face Jiang Liu, whom he previously misjudged, with his full strength. He has a feeling that Jiang Liu, who doesn't seem very strong, is the real opponent.
He twisted his waist to dodge Ba Liming's "All Under Heaven Rebels," then suddenly his right hand shot out, his fist shaped like a flame. In a flash, it appeared on the left side of Ba Liming's neck.
The first move he made to retaliate was the deadly "Golden Lotus in Fire" technique!
First, form a flame gesture, then unleash a lotus-like blooming attack!
This is the Taoist Qigong technique of "planting a golden lotus in fire".
The blow left Ba Liming in grave danger!
However, if Ba Liming were defeated so easily, he would not deserve the title of "King of Martial Arts". He dodged the attack with a simple "antelope horn" move.
Then they unleashed their exquisite boxing techniques, each move reaching its peak!
Moreover, Ba Liming's external martial arts skills are unparalleled. Jiang Liu is not worried that he will be killed by "GOD". Ba Liming may be injured, but he will definitely not die!
Jiang Liu smiled, slowly opened his eyes, and then made the exact same movement as the man in the straw hat. With his divine sense to cheat, "GOD" could perceive every minute detail of the skin, nails, hair, even the flow and direction of the blood and qi inside, the vibration of the internal organs, the tension of the tendons, the misalignment and twisting of the bones... every subtle movement could not escape his perception.
The so-called "turtle and snake coiled, with a firm life force, can grow a golden lotus in fire" refers to the posture of embracing the elixir in the turtle and snake coiled. Jiang Liu had already comprehended this posture. As for "growing a golden lotus in fire", although he had some understanding of it, it would take several years of enlightenment to achieve mastery.
Now that the man in the straw hat had made his move, Jiang Liu immediately grasped the true meaning of "planting a golden lotus in fire".
After throwing several punches in succession, the imagery of "golden lotus growing in fire" was achieved, and the speed was somewhat frightening. Jiang Liu's punch was as fast as a flash of light, and his fingers and claws moved like exploding fireworks or a shooting star streaking across the sky in an instant, giving people a feeling of breaking through the limitations of time and space, just like the man in the straw hat.
Jiang Liu pondered the meaning of "planting golden lotuses in fire" for a while, while on the battlefield, Ba Liming was already in dire straits.
Looking up, Jiang Liu couldn't help but exclaim, "What a superb binding technique! There are actually people in the world who have mastered binding techniques to such a level!"
A glint of light flashed in Jiang Liu's eyes. He had mastered all kinds of boxing techniques and integrated them into one. His "Zhen" technique brought the strength, shaking power and vibration of the punching method to the extreme. However, the power of the boxing method is not just about the word "Zhen".
There is the "Boom" technique, which delivers explosive power like a comet striking the earth; the "Thrust" technique, which delivers punches like swords and spears, capable of piercing anything; the "Sever" technique, which uses hands and feet as knives to cleave invincibly; the "Transform" technique, which listens to and releases energy, and delivers eighteen kinds of divine fist strikes; and the "Emptiness" technique, which Jiang Liu plans to combine the five techniques into one, unifying all methods.
These six fist techniques are called the Six True Secrets of Destruction!
The entanglement technique used by "GOD" can now be categorized under the "transformation technique".
The "Boom Technique" has reached the "Great Mastery" level, while the other four boxing techniques have only reached the "Small Mastery" level.
Upon seeing the way the man in the straw hat wrapped his hat, Jiang Liu had the idea of incorporating it into the "Transformation Technique".
At this moment, the man in the straw hat made a move without any set technique, using it effortlessly, listening to and neutralizing the opponent's force, his hands completely following Ba Liming's movements to entangle them! He used the twelve types of entanglement fist techniques to a level that no one could have imagined.
The Innate Twelve Entanglement Method!
Retreating winding, advancing winding, left winding, right winding, upward winding, downward winding, inward winding, outward winding, large winding, small winding, forward winding, reverse winding.
Entangling all things under heaven!
Jiang Liu's "Transformation Technique" is also constantly improving, reaching the "Great Accomplishment" stage. However, to break through to the "Grandmaster" level, he can no longer learn by simply copying others; he must have his own insights to achieve a breakthrough.
Under Jiang Liu's tutelage, the two exchanged blows for more than ten moves. Ba Liming's fists remained fierce and unstoppable, dominating the world and gaining the upper hand! However, the GOD leader moved freely, listening to and deflecting the opponent's force, entangled and twisted without any flaws! He showed no signs of defeat, just like a giant spider spinning silk to entangle its prey.
Ba Liming is the insect in the spider's mouth. Insects can break free from the spider web, but they can hardly hurt the spider. Moreover, as time goes by, the insect will inevitably be exhausted by the spider's endless silk!
Chapter Forty-Four: The Power of True Martial Arts
If Jiang Liu were to evaluate "GOD's" entangling silk technique, it would definitely surpass the "Grandmaster" level. He moved suddenly and unpredictably, deftly deflecting Ba Liming's ferocious punches with a single, gentle twist and turn.
Whether it was the chaotic barrage of punches from Lao Ba Zi Quan, the massive fist seal of Vajra Quan, or the "Zhen" technique learned from Jiang Liu, none of it could harm him in the slightest under the Innate Twelve Entangling Techniques. This extremely Yin, extremely soft, and extremely entangled skill completely wore down all of Ba Liming's strength!
Such boxing techniques inherently grant an invincible advantage. At this moment, although Ba Liming showed no signs of defeat, he had already lost control of the situation!
If he cannot break free from this relentless, entangling force, Ba Liming will be defeated by this extremely gentle fist technique.
"There really is such a divine being in this world, whose fist techniques are already at a godlike level, yet I am utterly powerless! I can't wait any longer; if this continues, I'll only be slowly worn down and killed by him!" A thought flashed through Ba Liming's mind, and he reacted immediately. At the same time, his stomach swelled up, every muscle in his body twitched violently, and he let out a long howl, emitting the roar of a tiger in the mountains!
Barim's bones shattered, and his entire body emitted a metallic vibration, accompanied by the extremely rapid sound of a large bell!
Like the thunder of a morning bell, it shakes the soul!
Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover!
The ultimate skill of external physical training!
Then he made a bottle-shaped handprint, which suddenly transformed into the shape of a large wheel!
The "Sun Wheel Fist" is a signature style of Shaolin Kung Fu.
However, this punch was once again entangled and had no effect!
However, after that punch, Ba Liming suddenly laughed wildly and retreated, turning around and taking a step that covered more than twenty meters!
"Trying to leave?"
The man in the straw hat was not about to let him go. He suddenly took a step forward, his feet seemingly floating on lotus blossoms, and almost as if he had shrunk the earth to an inch, he reached Ba Liming's back with a speed no less than that of Ba Liming!
Then, a seemingly weak punch was delivered!
Jiang Liu wanted to help, but he stopped in his tracks. This was Ba Liming's battle, and he had his pride. No one else could interfere!
"GOD" punched Ba Liming in the back, and a dragon's roar suddenly burst out from Ba Liming's mouth, reaching the heavens!
With a single punch, the clothes on his back shattered into dust, revealing a patch of pitch-black skin on his bare upper body, as if splashed with ink! As if covered by an iron armor!
"Dragon's Roar Iron Shirt?"
A flash of bloodlust appeared in "GOD's" eyes, and he recognized Ba Liming's kung fu as the ultimate external martial art of the Wudang Taihe School—Dragon Roar Iron Shirt!
Tiger's Roar, Golden Bell Shield! Dragon's Cry, Iron Shirt!
With two top-tier external martial arts techniques protecting him, Ba Liming's external martial arts skills are truly unparalleled!
Even after taking a punch from "GOD" in the back, he only coughed up a mouthful of blood before drifting away, landing behind Jiang Liu.
"That was exhilarating! That was exhilarating! Jiang Liu, you need to show your true strength, or we'll be finished off by him!" Ba Liming gasped for breath, his face flushed red, mixed with a hint of deathly gray.
Jiang Liu stood between Ba Liming and "GOD" and said, "Old Ba, your internal organs are ruptured and your spine is damaged. Take this pill and eat it!"
"Huh?!" Ba Liming took the jade bottle, poured out a pill, which was the "Blood Qi Pill". Without any suspicion, he swallowed it directly.
After a few breaths, the ashen look on his face faded, and he instantly regained his energy, seemingly ready for another battle. In reality, his injuries hadn't fully healed; only the depleted blood energy had replenished them, suppressing the damage. Even with Ba Liming's recovery ability, it would take him ten days to half a month to fully recover.
Even so, such a miraculous elixir greatly surprised "GOD".
"I'll play with you!"
Jiang Liu took a step forward, embraced the elixir, and sat astride the dragon, coiled like a tortoise and snake.
As the vital energy within his body was gathered, an image of a tortoise and snake intertwining appeared in his dantian, with the true form of the True Martial Emperor sitting in the center, and the power of the True Martial Emperor suddenly manifesting.
The man in the straw hat calls himself a god, and now a god resides within the river, who is none other than the True Martial Emperor of the North.
If it weren't for the fact that Ito's knife was too fast, too poisonous, and too demonic, Jiang Liu wouldn't have needed to use his lightning magic at all; he could have killed him with just his fists.
Although this punch didn't utilize thunder magic, the sound of it resonated like thunderclaps in the sky, continuous and deafening. Jiang Liu unleashed his crushing intent against Japanese martial arts, like thunderclaps in the sky, a majestic and awe-inspiring power. His fists erupted with an overwhelming force, combined with the "Shock" technique, creating a series of explosive sounds in the air with each punch.
The divine power of Zhenwu is vast and boundless.
The Yangtze River and other great rivers are insufficient to subdue even a fraction of their power; the mighty strength of dragons and elephants is no match for mosquitoes and ants.
Roll it, roll it, and roll it again!
It can shatter the heavens, shake the earth, annihilate gods, and destroy Buddhas!
"GOD" dared not take the attack head-on and continued to use the Innate Twelve Entanglement Method to deal with it. However, before it could even make contact, it was shocked. As soon as it stomped its feet, the ground beneath its feet seemed to suddenly experience an earthquake, cracking open with fissures as thick as a thumb.
In an instant, it shrank the distance to an inch and shot away, trying to escape Jiang Liu's attack range.
With a surge of vital energy within his body, amidst the torrential rain, water vapor rose behind Jiang Liu, transforming into the true form of the True Martial Emperor, a tortoise and a snake intertwined. The tortoise and the snake, one in motion and one still, majestically suppressed Jiang Liu, towering above the sky and blotting out the sun.
Ba Liming stared at the illusion that resembled a mountain, speechless!
Bai Xianyong, Jiang Hai, Yan Qing, and their group, who were watching from a distance, almost bowed in worship, because in their perception, Jiang Liu was practically the reincarnation of the True Martial Emperor.
Meanwhile, the Japanese martial arts world, which had been watching the battle closely, trembled in the wind and rain. The fighting spirit that had just begun to rise in their hearts was completely crushed, crushed into mud, and trampled into sewage...
A strange light flashed in "GOD's" eyes, and blood streamed down his brows. With this retreat, the puddles on the ground rippled in a circular pattern. Then, the ripples burst open, turning into countless water droplets that sprayed and spread across the road like giant white lotus flowers that bloomed and then withered.
May every step bring forth lotus blossoms!
It was as if lotus flowers were carrying him as he escaped the onslaught of the mighty river and the overwhelming power of the heavens.
"GOD" retreated quickly, and Jiang Liu advanced just as fast. A fist slammed down, the force of the punch like a knife, and the storm suddenly subsided, as if the raging tempest had been shattered by this single punch.
Meanwhile, in "GOD's" eyes, this fist kept expanding, expanding, and expanding in his pupils.