At that moment, he suddenly had a sudden inspiration. He dispelled the lightning in his hand, leaped into the air, and his inner energy surged. He briefly floated in mid-air. At that moment, the sun in the sky seemed to dim slightly. A ray of light, visible to the naked eye, was absorbed into his body.
I practice the Monkey Strike Technique daily.
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Chapter 120 A Little Bit (Please Subscribe)
The final volume of the Ape Strike Technique, concerning the inability to cultivate Sun and Moon techniques, was something Lu Xuan had long ago understood the problem with: his divine soul was not strong enough.
Essentially, the daily and monthly refining processes, which involve absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, are a test of the soul. He felt a burning, cold sensation because his soul could not withstand this energy.
Over the past decade, Lu Xuan had gradually used various Daoist visualization techniques to temper his soul. However, the most crucial period was this final year of seclusion. He devoted all his energy to constructing a new cycle of vital energy, which also subtly refined his soul.
And so, on a whim today, I finally mastered the daily cultivation method. With daily cultivation mastered, monthly cultivation naturally followed without further ado.
Lu Xuan, suspended in mid-air, moved his mind. He brought two fingers of his right hand together and flicked them forward. A golden energy wave shot out from his fingertips. A tree not far away, as thick as a person's waist, was instantly severed in half. The cut was smooth and scorching hot, as if it had been severed by a high-energy laser.
This is merely the simplest application of the essence of the sun. Because it is essentially the purest essence of the sun, this energy can also be described as perfect pure Yang spiritual energy. Therefore, the various pure Yang Taoist techniques compiled by Lu Xuan can finally be successfully and truly executed.
In fact, only today did Lu Xuan finally feel that he was cultivating immortality.
However, he also received some unpleasant news: the level of vitality in this era was not yet sufficient for cultivators to establish a complete great cycle.
He extracted the dragon energy of the previous dynasty for cultivation, and both the quantity and quality were top-tier, the kind of energy every cultivator dreamed of. Yet, he still barely completed the major cycle and nearly starved to death. In comparison, even the truly blessed lands and grotto-heavens were only about 50/50 compared to this capital city. The chance of successfully cultivating there was only 40% to 50%.
If his spiritual energy were more active, he wouldn't be struggling so much. Thinking of this, he felt the spiritual energy revival plan needed to be accelerated.
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The War of Resistance against Japan had entered its later stages, and the Japanese army's once unstoppable momentum had completely crumbled. Whether it was soldiers launching attacks or logistics, everyone was beginning to feel exhausted.
Of course, at this time, there were still nearly 500,000 Kwantung Army troops in Northeast China who had not yet entered the pass.
However, this army essentially existed to ensure the Japanese army could continuously extract resources from Northeast China. Historically, they had been thoroughly humiliated by the Soviet Red Army.
The war in the Central Plains began to show a stalemate. The Nationalist army and the Communist army had begun to gain occasional advantages. If nothing unexpected happened, we would be able to enter the strategic counter-offensive phase in about a year.
At that very moment, someone approached Lu Xuan. It was a high-ranking member of the Nationalist government whose name could not be mentioned.
The other party was also taken aback when they saw Lu Xuan. After all, the Military Intelligence Bureau had noticed Lu Xuan's existence many years ago. This famous patriotic businessman was of extraordinary status and position.
The other party wasn't some wealthy young master from a powerful family who relied on connections to do business. He was a genuine self-made man who rose to prominence by trading medicinal herbs. He then partnered with Luo Laowai, a warlord in western Hunan, and the prominent Chen family. Utilizing some effective modified ancient formulas, they quickly opened up the market and became a super pharmaceutical giant. Their profits were so high that countless high-ranking officials in the Nationalist government were envious.
Unfortunately, the other shareholder in this business, Luo Laowai, was a hard-line warlord.
When the Central Army first saw the true face of Luo Laowai's army, they were all taken aback. The enemy actually had an elite legion of more than 40,000 men, all equipped with German weapons.
Now no one dared to take a slice of his pie. In order to win him over, the Nationalist government not only couldn't interfere with his business, but also had to legitimize him and provide him with high-ranking official positions and generous salaries.
Moreover, although Luo Laowai was not very educated, the Chen family, who actually controlled the business, were truly shrewd. All kinds of medicines were always reasonably priced, with no deception of the young or old. No matter how scarce they were, they maintained a reasonable price. The massive orders placed by the Nationalist government every year were all beneficiaries of this.
What puzzled the Military Intelligence Bureau was that no matter how powerful the Chen family and Luo Laowai were, Lu Xuan, who seemed isolated and helpless, always maintained a certain shareholding. This never changed in the slightest.
This made the Military Intelligence Bureau extremely interested in Lu Xuan, and they investigated him extensively. However, they could only obtain some peripheral information.
Afterwards, Lu Xuan became famous in Europe, earning the title of "Far Eastern Witch Doctor." He reportedly successfully infiltrated European high society, becoming the center of attention at various high-end banquets. Then, the Paris Incident occurred.
In reality, the French police, caught in the middle, were driven to distraction by the various chaotic schemes left behind by Lu Xuan, ultimately earning him the reputation of being a disgrace to Europe. However, for outsiders, and specifically for the Kuomintang agents who had been diligently gathering intelligence on Lu Xuan, they almost immediately identified him as the perpetrator of the Paris attacks. But lacking evidence and having no connection to the matter, they remained silent. After that, Lu Xuan's whereabouts vanished.
Several years later, Lu Xuan once again came into the sights of the Military Intelligence Bureau. This time, he entered as a shareholder of the Yongheng Group.
What is the Eternal Group? It's a super conglomerate capable of influencing American politics. A behemoth spanning dozens of industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy, arms, and transportation. How did Lu Xuan become a shareholder of the Eternal Group after only a few years of traveling abroad?
The Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) put in a lot of effort and vaguely sensed that Lu Xuan was still the mastermind behind the Chinese movement in New York.
After Lu Xuan returned to China, a massive amount of supplies were shipped back home. The Nationalist government immediately issued a top-level order, commanding the Military Intelligence Bureau to cease its investigation of Lu Xuan, fearing that it might anger him.
Because Lu Xuan lived a secluded life in Beijing, the Nationalist government dared not disturb him easily. Furthermore, Beijing had fallen to the Japanese. They only dispatched some agents from the Military Intelligence Bureau to secretly protect Lu Xuan.
But this time, not coming was simply out of the question. Because in the last two months, the various sponsorships from the Eternal Group had suddenly ceased.
During the years of the War of Resistance against Japan, Lu Xuan donated at least US$50 million worth of various supplies annually. To put this in perspective, the Nationalist government's loans from European and American countries were typically only US$10-20 million at a time. This clearly demonstrates the magnitude of US$50 million worth of supplies.
Although the fighting has eased, countless soldiers on the front lines are still waiting for Lu Xuan's medicine and equipment!
"Mr. Lu, I am ###. I have been sent by the Nationalist government to discuss a business deal with you."
"Business? That's great, I love doing business. Tell me first, what can you offer? And what do you want from me?"
P.S.: There are no names or historical events mentioned, just a little bit... you know what I mean?
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Deepest condolences
Academician Yuan Longping passed away in Changsha, Hunan Province at 1:07 PM on May 22 at the age of 91.
When I first heard the news, I could hardly believe it. I hadn't heard anything about him being seriously ill and hospitalized before. It was all so sudden for me.
As a cynical youth, a literary youth, a keyboard warrior, and an online novelist, Yuan Longping has always been my idol. A true idol. After all, he's a saint who has fed countless people. In ancient times, he would have been a saint worshipped and offered incense by every household.
As an online novelist, I've always been quite capable of writing. But right now, I don't know what to write to express my feelings. I hope the Heavenly Court is real, and that Grandpa Yuan has already ascended to the ranks of immortals, forever protecting China.
Deepest condolences!
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Chapter 123 Entering a New Era