Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 105 - 93: Manifestation of Thought

Chapter 105: Chapter 93: Manifestation of Thought

Seven days later.

Lin Yuan put down the book in his hand, stacking it atop the numerous scrolls.

"After mastering the Purple Sun Green Flame Palm, my Qi-Blood and meridians have reached eighty-one paths. Subsequent techniques like the Residual Rainbow Absolute Saber Technique have been pushed to their limits, yet no additional Qi-Blood meridians have opened up."

Lin Yuan closed his eyes in contemplation, meticulously sensing the Qi-Blood flow within his body.

"Now, all eighty-one meridians are completely interconnected and flawless, achieving a perfect balance."

"The meridians support and connect with each other; even the slightest change might disrupt this balance, leading to chaotic Qi-Blood and damaged meridians, thus forming a unity."

"As ancient texts said: Nine-Nine Returns to One. If I view all the meridians as a whole, the Qi-Blood eventually returns to the starting point."

"Therefore, with eighty-one meridians, I have achieved perfection!"

Lin Yuan’s eyes glowed with an infinite confidence.

"With the final three techniques of Mo Xi Body Guarding Skill, Five Paths Protecting God Legs, and White Cloud Muscle Strengthening Energy, the Qi-Blood, skin, bones, and meridians have reached an unbreakable limit, the ultimate."

"Qi-Blood at its ultimate state forms the supreme foundation of martial arts!"

At this moment, if he were to make a move, he had boundless confidence in defeating Shi Xin, who had just stepped into Condensing Essence, within five rounds.

Bang!

As thoughts surged in Lin Yuan’s mind, he couldn’t help but strike his palm with his fist.

The resulting air wave flipped the pages of the book, rustling loudly.

"Since the foundation is set!" Feeling utterly delighted, Lin Yuan’s eyes flashed with a fierce determination: "Comprehend the Condensing Essence Skill!"

******

Western courtyard, Cuiyun Pavilion.

"Deputy Gang Leader Cheng, this is all Ying’er told me. I followed your instructions, really knowing nothing beyond that." Ma Qinsong stood shirtless, holding a woman’s veil to cover himself, speaking with a mournful face.

In his heart, he cursed Cheng Xiongjia as useless.

He had just been flirting with Xiaocui for a long time, reaching a crucial moment when Cheng Xiongjia suddenly appeared, scaring him nearly impotent.

"Hall Master Ma, you’ve done well. But if I find out you’re hiding something, well..." Cheng Xiongjia’s dark skin blended with his black eyes, resembling a faceless demon demanding a soul.

"I understand; rest assured, Gang Leader, rest assured." Ma Qinsong nodded repeatedly.

Only when Cheng Xiongjia disappeared did Ma Qinsong breathe a sigh of relief, taking out his previous resentment on the delicate Xiaocui beside him.

*******

Huai River Pier, southeast district’s central area.

"Old Duan, has Qiao Yifei’s information been verified?" Sun Guangchun asked softly, a calm expression on his face, speaking to Duan Yu beside him.

"It’s still unclear. Qiao Yifei’s actions are as ambiguous as always, hard to determine truth from falsehood. I’m afraid he could be faking an injury while secretly advancing to the third rank, entering mid-stage Condensing Essence." Duan Yu, unable to decide, voiced his concern.

"Since we can’t clarify, and the higher-ups tire of delays, let me explain, and we will discuss further." Sun Guangchun remained composed, after a brief pause, he continued instructing: "Have our people discreetly ready."

"Alright!"

*******

Huaining Hall, fourth floor.

Ao Daguang, Xu Yang, and Jia Zhangle were seated together.

Their expressions were serious, each lost in thought.

"The fall of the Lotus Gang is inevitable; clean up the aftermath well."

"Sun Guangchun from the Flying Cloud Gang and Shen Shimu from the Qingzhu Gang will surely personally fight Qiao Yifei. Just Cao Rong alone from the Lotus Gang can’t withstand the vice leaders of two clans."

"Just Cao Rong? Wu Dongjun running away was expected. But Cheng Xiongjia?" Jia Zhangle’s eyes widened slightly.

Wu Dongjun, notorious for his cowardice, known as ’Wu the Runner’ at Huai River Pier, only fought when the odds were favorable. However, Cheng Xiongjia normally kept a low profile, being someone’s protégé personally raised by Qiao Yifei to become a practitioner of Condensing Essence.

If this person isn’t seized in one go and escapes to retaliate, that could be troublesome as well.

"Cheng Xiongjia pledged loyalty half a year ago; otherwise, we wouldn’t have paid extra attention to Qiao Yifei." Xu Yang chuckled lightly.

"Then the rumor of Qiao Yifei being injured?" Jia Zhangle felt a tremor in his heart.

"Haha." Ao Daguang and Xu Yang chuckled softly, offering no explanation.

"The Lotus Gang has been entrenched for years, though its territory has shrunk considerably in the past year, a thin camel is still bigger than a horse. We must seize this opportunity and feast."

Gazing at the ships on the river, Ao Daguang’s voice turned stern: "Regarding the accounts, Old Xu, you must personally take charge. This matter is crucial; make sure nothing goes wrong."

"And as for Lin Yuan, we must eliminate him completely!"

"Rest assured, Ao Zhenjiang!" Xu Yang laughed sinisterly.

"How do we handle Yue Zhenhan?" Jia Zhangle’s doubts lessened, though still worried.

"We’ll use him as a guard dog! If he betrays us, I’d gladly use his icy techniques for making tea." Ao Daguang smiled calmly.

*******

Southwest district of the pier, in a lavish mansion.

This place served as the Qingzhu Gang’s headquarters.

"Chirp chirp."

The sweet chirping of birds was exceptionally pleasing.

It was the Gang Leader, Shen Shimu, standing in the courtyard amusing a finch with a red beak.

His hair was white, yet his face was rosy, with smooth and fine skin, devoid of the wrinkles typical of his age. Shen Shimu wore a blue brocade robe, a Qing Bamboo Stick at his waist, and appeared robust and powerful, with calloused palms from long-term practice of the gang’s core technique.

As he prepared to feed the bird, hurried footsteps approached from behind.

Shen Shimu’s expression shifted slightly as he put down the bird feed and looked at the two people.

"Flying Cloud Gang appears to be preparing in secret, possibly preparing to take action," one said, whose face was of ruddy complexion and covered with a thick beard, speaking in a booming voice.

"Heh, Old Monster Sun seems to be unable to hold back." Shen Shimu chuckled, then asked, "Are our brothers ready?"

"I’ve given instructions for preparations to be made secretly." Another, wearing similarly lavish attire, responded in a low voice.

"Huaining Hall also sent word for us to prepare; the Lotus Gang faces inevitable doom. As for Qiao Yifei, once flightless, he remains grounded."

Reflecting on half a lifetime of rivalry with Qiao Yifei, Shen Shimu felt a slight pang of nostalgia.

"Though eliminating the Lotus Gang, we’ll only take a little of the resources and land. Ao Daguang has a big appetite; we’ll offer the wealth to him." Turning to face the two, Shen Shimu pondered aloud.

"Moreover, I have a vague feeling Ao Daguang’s aim doesn’t end there. You both should be prepared. If the Flying Cloud Gang fails to recognize the situation, well..." Shen Shimu left the sentence open-ended.

The two understood the implications.

**********

Time quickly passed, and another three days elapsed.

Lin Yuan’s humble abode, meditation room.

"Body alignment, heart alignment, mind alignment."

Lin Yuan recalled Zhu Jiyi’s explanation of the Condensing Essence Skill, continuously pondering.

After three days, he had comprehended the process involved.

Yet, this path was progressing too slowly, insufficient for him to clear that threshold in just one month.

In a month, he would face a life-or-death situation; only reaching the Condensing Essence stage would give him the confidence to confront it.

Otherwise, revealing his current strength would inevitably attract attention from those at high levels.

Who knows how many fiends might emerge, seeking to dissect him thoroughly.

"The three alignments of the mind."

Lin Yuan continually recalled Zhu Jiyi’s words.

"The intention comes first! Intention arises from the heart; the first step towards Condensing Essence is heart alignment. One must mentally accept that Condensing Essence is achievable, and that oneself can accomplish it."

"The key lies in believing in one’s own potential. Suppose I’ve already developed this intention, and it can integrate with the Qi-Blood. This is the first step!"

"Body alignment requires understanding of the Qi-Blood flow, which consists of nine sections. I may temporarily forgo consideration of this!"

"Mind alignment. The crucial aspect is the generation of an intention seed."

"Others’ path to Condensing Essence inevitably involves those three steps, but not me."

"Nine Chapters!" Lin Yuan shouted internally.

In the Nine Chapters’ space, Lin Yuan remained calm, continually contemplating.

"Heart alignment signifies belief! Subjectively embrace perspective. This world doesn’t adhere to materialism but mentalism." Lin Yuan’s mind surged with realization: "All phenomena arise from the mind; if the mind doesn’t generate, phenomena don’t manifest. To not dwell in forms means to see the emptiness of body and mind."

A bold idea emerged in his mind, with high feasibility.

Lin Yuan closed his eyes, then opened them slowly.

"I believe, I have understood the way of Condensing Essence."

Lin Yuan’s voice was calm, announcing as if evangelizing.

"The path starts with Qi originating from the Dantian and ends at the Dantian."

"With the heart as the guide, extreme state Qi-Blood as the foundation, and martial intent as the grindstone."

As Lin Yuan spoke, a sprouting bud’s phantom shadow appeared shakily atop the Nine Chapters’ vine leaves.

"Primordial energy flows throughout the body."

Lin Yuan felt his heart surge, his heart pounding rapidly against his chest.

"The crown ascends to the spirit, feet anchor to the void!"

Forcing down excitement, harboring firm belief, he loudly voiced the final sentence.

"Intention manifests, the start of Condensing Essence!"

Lin Yuan’s resolute voice echoed throughout the Nine Chapters’ space.

In Lin Yuan’s expectant gaze, he saw that sprouting bud on the Nine Chapters consolidate completely.

"Hahaha! Forcing a new method, Nine Chapters is truly divine!"

Seeing the solidified sprout, Lin Yuan laughed heartily, feeling immense joy in his heart.

After a while, Lin Yuan took a deep breath, calming his excitement.

Gazing steadfastly at the verdant sprout, he spoke in a solemn voice.

"Nine Chapters, perform the deduction for me!"

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