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Chapter 103 - 95 Master Wu Discusses the Principles of Boxing, the Master’s Name Emerges

Chapter 103: Chapter 95 Master Wu Discusses the Principles of Boxing, the Master’s Name Emerges

"Extract Kan and Fill Li, in the explanation of the Taoist Alchemy Sect, is a process of returning to the innate from the acquired, similar to the concept of ’Returning to Innate’ in Xingyi Fist.

So, just from Zhao Lixin’s transition of the Coiling Silk Force into Hard Power, Wu Li had confirmed that the other’s level in Bagua Palm was probably only a hair’s breadth away from Master Level.

Faced with Zhao Lixin’s swiftly approaching palm strike, Wu Li abruptly inhaled, his chest caved in, and his abdomen suddenly retracted inward, making Zhao Lixin’s palm strike miss.

Internal Fist is about generating force within the confines of mere inches, so whether the force is extended by an inch or reduced by an inch, matters greatly, Wu Li precisely calculated the maximum range of Zhao Lixin’s force application in his palm strike, daring to dodge in such a manner, not a fraction more, and not a fraction less, just narrowly avoiding.

One could say that the vision, decisiveness, and adaptability displayed in that moment were all of Master Level!

What Wu Li used was the Horse Form Shrunken Yang to the abdomen technique, only he hadn’t trained to the point where he could truly retract yang into the abdomen, at most using the retraction of the abdomen to dodge attacks.

While dodging Zhao Lixin’s palm strike, Wu Li’s left arm extended straight like a Big Spear targeting Zhao Lixin’s head.

Big Spear Nod!

Because his chest was caved in at that moment, the striking distance of his left arm naturally increased slightly, and the force of this strike was very concealed, swift, leveraging the retained power during the Horse Form Shrunken Yang. At that moment, when he threw his punch, he simultaneously exhaled, his sinews and bones contracting inwards to propel the Fist Power even faster.

When Zhao Lixin’s palm strike missed, he was taken aback, not expecting Wu Li to dodge his palm strike in the manner of the Horse Form Shrunken Yang. And Wu Li’s subsequent Big Spear Nod was even more unexpected to Zhao Lixin because it was delivered incredibly quickly and suddenly.

Zhao Lixin sunk his center of gravity, his footing shifted as if he was about to exert force to dodge, but a flicker of pain suddenly appeared on his face. In the end, he was a half beat too slow and was tapped on the forehead by Wu Li’s fist.

This Big Spear Nod from Wu Li contained force but did not release it, so the tap on Zhao Lixin’s forehead did not cause any injury.

The two were just sparring to compare skills, and of course, Wu Li wouldn’t strike to injure.

"Good, what a Big Spear Nod!"

Zhao Lixin took a step back and saluted Wu Li with his hands, "I hadn’t expected that after Horse Form Shrunken Yang a Big Spear Nod could follow. Xingyi Fist has such Secret Hand techniques, I have lost."

He frankly admitted his loss in the sparring match and felt extremely impressed by Wu Li’s usage of the Secret Hand technique in Xingyi Fist.

In fact, he didn’t know that if Wu Li was willing, he could employ every Secret Hand technique passed down in Xingyi Fist to this day.

"Thank you for your forbearance." Wu Li saluted Zhao Lixin with his hands.

"That last moment, I saw your center of gravity sink, and it seemed you wanted to dodge with Step Technique, but there was a pause while you were mobilizing your spine, are you injured there?"

Wu Li looked directly at Zhao Lixin and asked, sensing that the other was a straightforward person, so he just spoke plainly.

"Yes, he injured his spine previously while practicing stance work."

Before Zhao Lixin could speak, Yang Yuzhu, who was beside him, preemptively spoke up, stepping forward and looking at Wu Li with admiration in her eyes.

"You truly are a Xingyi Fist expert, both skilled in movement and keen in perception!"

Not just anyone, but even many seasoned practitioners, might not have noticed Zhao Lixin’s intent in that split second. Wu Li not only perceived it but also pinpointed the location of Zhao Lixin’s injury, a mark of his sharp eye.

Wu Li looked at Yang Yuzhu with a smile, "You flatter me."

"Alright, let’s all sit down and talk." Chen Zhengyang, clearly pleased, said with a smile.

"Lixin, what do you think? Wu Li’s Kung Fu should make him a fine participant in the competition, right?" Chen Zhengyang looked at Zhao Lixin and asked.

Despite Wu Li’s repeated demonstrations of his skill, when it came to Kung Fu, Chen Zhengyang trusted Zhao Lixin the most. Bringing Wu Li to meet Zhao Lixin so early on was precisely for Zhao Lixin to vet him.

Zhao Lixin nodded, his tone sincere, "Uncle Chen, if I’m not mistaken, Brother Wu’s Xingyi Fist has likely reached the realm of ’Returning to Innate.’ Even if I weren’t injured, in my prime, I might not be his match."

Chen Zhengyang didn’t understand what ’Returning to Innate’ entailed, but hearing from Zhao Lixin that he might not be Wu Li’s match even in his prime, he was immediately reassured, knowing Zhao Lixin was not one for exaggeration. Since the latter had said so, it confirmed that Wu Li’s Kung Fu was truly exceptional.

"Haha, excellent! All is well then. We’ll have a banquet tonight to celebrate," Chen Zhengyang said, laughing.

"Young people should communicate more with each other, I won’t intrude."

With that, he left the room.

Once Chen Zhengyang had left, the room became momentarily quiet. Wu Li, being new, wasn’t familiar with either of them, and Zhao Lixin being more reserved, wasn’t much for talking.

In the end, it was Yang Yuzhu who broke the silence, looking at Wu Li and asking, "Wu Li, who did you learn your Xingyi from?"

Wu Li responded, "My grandfather."

Yang Yuzhu asked curiously, "Family passed on?"

Wu Li nodded, "Something like that, yes?"

"How many years have you practiced? How old are you this year?"

...

Once the topic was broached, the two conversed naturally. Zhao Lixin did not participate, as not many people could pique his interest, yet there were two in this room, so he listened with complete attention.

"Brother Zhao, how did you injure your spine?" Wu Li suddenly steered the conversation towards Zhao Lixin.

Zhao Lixin was first taken aback, then he began, "A month ago, while practicing the Mixed Element Stance and attempting ’Extract Kan and Fill Li,’ I was a bit impatient for results and inadvertently injured my spine."

Wu Li nodded. Tai Chi, Bagua, and Xingyi, all three major schools of Internal Fist have their own Mixed Element Stance, each with slightly different emphases; Bagua’s Mixed Element Stance, also known as Bagua Stance, is evolved step by step from Tai Chi Stance, Liangyi Stance, Three Talents Stance, Four Symbols Stance, Five Elements Stance, Six Harmonies Stance, and Seven Stars Stance, its status similar to the Three Body Formation in Xingyi.