"I survived a life-threatening ordeal forty years ago, but upon introspection, I found that the so-called spontaneous generation of internal energy does not exist."
"Why?"
After overcoming physical tribulations, one's inner energy naturally arises. This was not only mentioned by Wong Fei-hung, but Li Boyang also saw similar veiled explanations in the boxing manuals written by several martial arts masters.
Li Luoneng sighed, "It's this world that's suppressing us. As far as I know, since the last Qi Refining Realm cultivator passed away a hundred years ago, no one has been able to reach the Qi Refining Realm again."
"Suppression by Heaven and Earth?"
Li Boyang understood what Li Luoneng meant by saying that. After all, this was a dream world, and perhaps the highest level allowed in this world was the Perfection of the Transformation Realm.
However, Li Luoneng was indeed exceptionally talented, reaching the peak of the Transformation Realm at the age of thirty and successfully overcoming the Tribulation of Body Suffering.
"Back then, Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan also reached this level. We even had a special meeting about it, and the final conclusion we reached was that it was suppressed by heaven and earth."
"Although I can't reach the Qi Refining Realm now, after passing through the tribulation, I can still maintain my peak condition until I'm seventy years old. I only started to feel the decline in the last two years."
Once the physical ordeal is over, the hidden dangers within the body disappear. In addition, the five internal organs are nourished by the breathing method, making them far stronger than ordinary people. Therefore, they can maintain the period of upheaval until the age of 0, and as long as there are no accidents, they can live longer than normal people.
Chen Xin was also hearing about the suppression of heaven and earth for the first time, and he was shocked. Although he was also a master of internal energy transformation, he had not even completed the nourishment of a single internal organ.
And this kind of thing is usually only discussed by those who stand at the peak. After listening to Li Luoneng finish speaking, he sighed and said, "Even without the suppression of heaven and earth, with the rise of firearms in this era, no matter how skilled you are, you can't stop foreign guns and cannons. This may be what Buddhism calls the end of the Dharma."
For martial artists of this era, the rise of foreign guns and cannons was indeed the most tragic thing. They had trained for decades, but they could not stop hundreds of mass-produced firearms. Moreover, with the iteration of technology, firearms would only become more and more powerful.
However, for Li Boyang, it was not like that. After all, he had even entered such a bizarre and wonderful place as the dream world, so it was clear that exploring himself was the true right path.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment. Chen Xin realized that perhaps his words had been a bit harsh, so he quickly changed the subject:
"Since Boyang is here for travel, why not stay a few more days so I can show him my hospitality?"
After learning Li Boyang's identity, Chen Xin wanted to keep him for a few days. The White Lotus Sect was currently very powerful and had caused considerable trouble for Chenjiagou. Even disregarding Li Boyang's identity, his martial arts skills alone would be a great asset. (Source: iQiyi Literature! Better and faster updates)
Li Luoneng chimed in, "Judging from your use of Tai Chi, and the Chen-style Tai Chi has its unique aspects, we could stay and exchange ideas. I'm sure you'll gain something from it."
Actually, Li Luoneng was also invited by Chen Xin to help him, and the reason was naturally because of the White Lotus Sect.
For Li Boyang, who came to Chenjiagou to learn Chen-style Tai Chi and absorb its essence to benefit himself, he naturally wouldn't refuse.
Moreover, the natural Tai Chi formed by the confluence of the Yellow River and the Luo River perfectly embodies the profound mystery of the third level of Tai Chi. I also want to try practicing on the water like Li Luoneng.
After exchanging more martial arts insights, Li Boyang stayed at Chen Xi's house.
Every morning, I would go with Li Luoneng to the confluence of the Yellow River and the Luo River, and together we would wade through the water to the center of the natural Tai Chi symbol to practice the third level of Tai Chi.
With Li Luoneng's guidance, Li Boyang made rapid progress.
On the first day, as soon as I stepped into the water, I sank into it without even needing the turbid waves of the Yellow River to crash against me.
On the seventh day, Li Boyang was able to stand upright in the water and perform a Tai Chi routine, but he still couldn't withstand the pounding of the Yellow River's turbid waves. With each wave, he would lose his footing and sink into the water.
A month later, Li Boyang was able to stand safely on the water, and with a flick of his whip, he could shatter the waves crashing against him from the Yellow River.
&a;bp;&a;bp;&a;bp;&a;bp;Only then did he realize that the real challenge was not the Yellow River with its surging waves, but the seemingly gentle Luo River. The Luo River appeared smooth, but in reality, beneath its surging waves lay hidden currents. One could not deal with the Luo River by brute force as one would with the Yellow River.
Three months have passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Li Boyang stood on the water, his Tai Chi movements drawing one hard and soft circle after another on the surface, while the surging Yellow River rolled up a huge wave that crashed against him.
Li Boyang pressed down with his toes, and using the upward force, he instantly clenched his palm into a hammer and slammed it into the wave. There was a loud "bang," and the waves splashed everywhere, but he was still standing on the water.
Just as the Yellow River's waves subsided, the Luo River brought forth whirlpools that drew near, the power of the undercurrents instantly tearing at their feet. Li Boyang then made a gesture with his cloud-like hand, and the whirlpools vanished.
"The third level of Tai Chi, the unity of softness and hardness, is now complete."
After staying in Chenjiagou for three months, Li Boyang, under the careful instruction of Li Luoneng, finally mastered the third level of Tai Chi. At the same time, he also broke through a breakthrough, and through the practice of water grinding, he also completed the nourishment of his spleen and other internal organs.
Now, Li Boyang has nourished the lungs, liver, and spleen of the five internal organs, leaving only the kidneys and heart unfinished.
For the past three months, in addition to practicing the third level of Tai Chi, Li Boyang has also taken time every day to go to the martial arts academy in Chenjiagou to practice Tai Chi with the students.
The soft power of Chen-style Tai Chi is cultivated through the coiling silk energy, while other styles use the drawing silk energy. Moreover, the hard power of Chen-style Tai Chi is like a cannonball when it is used, with fast movements, many jumping and explosive power, and an open and majestic posture.
Although the martial arts club members were not as skilled as him, he still gained a lot from the exchange.
In the art of martial arts, mutual verification leads to the fastest progress. Working in isolation will only lead to stagnation. No wonder those famous masters had the experience of visiting masters from all over the world when they were young.
The White Lotus Sect came again during this period, and this time even Li Boyang could not deter them. Chenjiagou and the White Lotus Sect fought a fierce battle. Li Boyang and Li Luoneng naturally did not stand idly by. Fortunately, the White Lotus Sect did not have firearms, and the final result was that both sides suffered heavy losses.
The White Lotus Sect left behind more than 200 corpses, while Chenjiagou lost more than 20 young men. For a village, the loss of more than 20 young men was a devastating blow.
However, the White Lotus Sect did not return after this defeat, proving the saying that peace must be won through struggle.
After mastering the third level of Tai Chi strength, Li Boyang bid farewell to Chen Xin and left Chenjiagou. (For the latest chapters, please follow WeChat ID: rdww444)
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Chapter 48 The General Trend of the World
Three months have passed in the blink of an eye, and the world situation has also undergone tremendous changes.
First of all, the momentum of the White Lotus Sect has been suppressed by the joint efforts of the Xiang Army and the Huai Army, unlike three months ago when it showed an overwhelming momentum.
However, the first force in China to declare independence from the Qing Dynasty emerged. This force was not from Guangzhou but from Sichuan. Under the influence of the Gelaohui (a secret society), Sichuan had already telegraphed the nation, declaring a revolution, and simultaneously sent troops to Shanxi.
This was tantamount to a fatal blow to the already crumbling Qing Dynasty.
As the ** progressed, Li Boyang knew that the Qing Dynasty was beyond saving, and that the era of warlordism and fragmentation was about to begin, with one province after another declaring their secession from Qing rule.