The Villain's Counterattack

Chapter 493: Tai Chi is not for death, each takes what he needs

Monk Zhenyan claimed to be the guardian of Buddhism, and said that he was devoted to Buddhism and not good at martial arts, but he was able to easily suppress Yang Xuyan. If it were not for the maze prepared in advance, he would have been suppressed badly by him.

But if you take benefits from others, you always have to show some appreciation. Yang Xuyan was not a stingy person, so he gave him the fragmentary Taoist inheritance of Zhuge Wuhou that he got from Zhuge Yi in the previous life. This made Monk Zhenyan look conflicted for a while, but finally he sighed, took it with both hands and thanked him solemnly.

Are you talking about Qi Men Dun Jia and Wu Hou Bagua?

Haha, Yang Xuyan would never pass on such a secret skill to others, even his seven brothers had not revealed much.

Monk Zhenyan and Lu Miaozi: Are you sure it’s not because they are dull and can’t learn?

The Seven Brothers of the Yang Family: Senior, sometimes there are some things that cannot be said casually, as they may hurt others.

Yang Xuyan found out the details of Monk Zhenyan and admired him even more. You know, since the uprising of Zhang Jiao in the late Han Dynasty, Taoism has been struggling in the world and has been suppressed by many parties. After that, many secret methods have been lost. In order to prevent the lack of successors, the predecessors integrated many secret methods into other schools of thought, and their own school gradually disappeared.

In order to restore the incarnation of the monk of Liujia Secret Blessing, Monk Zhenyan explored more than 5,000 temples day after day for a hundred years, and integrated all the hand seals into the Nine-Character Mantra hand seal. Such determination and perseverance deserve the highest praise from Yang Xuyan.

If the five hundred Arhat statues in Dashi Temple are exquisite martial arts moves, then the nine-character mantra hand seal is the outline of martial arts with infinite uses.

With the nine-character mantra hand seal, looking back at the five hundred arhat statues, Yang Xuyan had more new insights. The martial arts he had compiled before were not wrong, but they were now more profound and mysterious.

I don't know if it's an illusion, but I always feel that the martial arts in these Arhat statues are somewhat similar to the "Kongming Fist" created by the Old Boy, which makes him want to merge and evolve the two magical skills.

"If I could integrate the Dragon Elephant Prajnaparamita and the Great Seal, it would almost be a system of its own," Yang Xuyan muttered to himself, then suddenly shook his head fiercely. "Wrong, wrong, why am I going further and further down the path of Buddhist martial arts? I should actually integrate more Taoist martial arts, like the Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian and the Seven Injury Fist!"

What should I do if I suddenly miss Grandmaster Zhang Sanfeng?! Yang Xuyan sighed softly. The martial arts level in the secondary world seemed very high, but looking through the original novel, there were almost no true martial arts masters who founded a school. Even Shi Zhixuan had to do some research.

"Do I still have to rely on myself in the end?" Yang Xuyan returned the Yaoqin and stayed in the Youlin Cottage for another three days. Only after he absorbed all the Nine-Character Mantra handprints and made them his own did he say goodbye to Bi Xiuxin and Shi Qingxuan and prepare to leave.

At this moment, Bi Xiuxin suddenly placed the "Immortal Seal Scroll" in front of him, which really surprised Yang Xuyan. Seeing his surprised look, Bi Xiuxin couldn't help but smile, "It is extremely difficult to surprise the Taoist priest. This scroll is the essence of my husband's martial arts. It should not be shown to others easily. However, Master Zhenyan said it was powerful a few days ago, and I am willing to vouch for the Taoist priest. Otherwise, it would be impossible for me to give this scroll to you."

Yang Xuyan was even more surprised to hear this. In the original novel, Bi Xiuxin studied the "Immortal Seal Scroll" until her death, never revealing it to anyone. Later, Shi Feixuan only got a glimpse of it from Shi Qingxuan, and that was ten years later. Shi Qingxuan also didn't immediately reveal the "Immortal Seal Scroll" to anyone after Bi Xiuxin's death, only letting it go when Yang Xuyan and An Long were plotting something nefarious. It's unclear how much Bi Xiuxin's involvement was involved.

But there was one thing Yang Xuyan was very sure of, Bi Xiuxin loved Shi Zhixuan deeply, and it never changed until she died unexpectedly.

Yang Xuyan unfolded it and took a look. After a moment, he sighed softly, "The Evil King is extremely talented and rare in the world. This method has lofty intentions and makes sense." At this point, his voice paused slightly, as if he was still a little unsatisfied. Bi Xiuxin knew that he had something to say, so she asked him why.

Yang Xuyan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to speak the truth. "Buddhism originally came from outside, but it entered the Central Plains and integrated with the hundreds of schools. While the current martial arts world is known as a prestigious and upright sect, internally, it's no different from any of the hundreds of schools. Is it truly safe to use Buddhism to forcibly control the demonic martial arts, which are completely different from the other sects? Can it really be controlled?"

Bi Xiuxin was slightly startled upon hearing this and hurriedly asked why. Yang Xuyan replied, "Buddhism emphasizes self-cultivation. The Evil King is a gifted man, combining the strengths of both the Butian and Huajian schools. He uniquely created the 'Immortal Seal Method,' making him unrivaled at the time. However, both Butian and Huajian schools emphasize indulgence, while the Evil King's Buddhist teachings vacillate between the two. While seemingly unified, they are in reality not a perfect fusion."

"Also, as Buddhism says, one thought can make you a Buddha, and one thought can make you a demon. Although the Evil King is a master of the demon sect, he has always taken shortcuts. While not the wrong path, he faces constant danger. A single misstep could lead to his death and eternal damnation. This 'Immortal Seal' is the best manifestation of his own path. If he continues on this path, although there are risks, with the Evil King's talent, he may eventually become a Grandmaster, but further advancement will be difficult."

Yang Xuyan looked at Bi Xiuxin deeply and said, "However, the world is unpredictable. If the Evil King encounters an irreversible and unforgettable disaster while he is constantly forging ahead, it will break his state of mind and turn him into a demon. At that time, he will inevitably fall into the realm of evil. This "Immortal Seal" is swaying. If the demon is not deeply possessed, it will be fine. But if it is deeply possessed, it can lead to the state of a great master of the demon path, causing endless harm."

Bi Xiuxin's face darkened when she heard this. She had a high level of martial arts skills, and after hearing this she had a deeper understanding of the "Immortal Seal Scroll". However, she became more worried about her husband, especially the irreversible and unforgettable disaster that Yang Xuyan had just mentioned, which made her even more frightened.

She knew about her husband and others. What kind of thing could make him regret it so deeply?

Perhaps, only the love and affection between herself and her daughter could make him fall for her. Thinking of this, Bi Xiuxin sighed, but her eyes flashed with determination. "Thank you for your guidance, Taoist priest. I don't know..."

Yang Xuyan shook the seal scroll in his hand and said with a smile: "The person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. As long as he is not possessed by the devil, it will be fine. Although it is a temporary method, it is the most direct one. As for the fundamental solution, it is to use a more inclusive mind method to redefine the Immortal Seal, but..."

Bi Xiuxin was the core descendant of Cihang Jingzhai. How could she not understand the meaning of the words of the Taoist master in front of her? It's just that compared with Buddhism, the Taoist orthodox teachings are more secretive. However, Taoism is known as the source of all things, and it has produced a great master like Ning Daoqi. It is indeed the right way to solve the problem of her husband.

"Master, please give me some advice!"

Yang Xuyan hesitated for a moment before saying, "I have three techniques in my possession, all of which are compatible with the Immortal Seal. One of them is called the Great Shift of the Universe. This technique originated in India and is similar in function to the Immortal Seal. If the Evil King can obtain it, he can further advance on his original path."

"The second is called 'The Stars Turn'. It's a method of using the opponent's force to counterattack. No matter what kind of martial arts the opponent uses, the force can be transferred and counterattacked back to the opponent. This method requires in-depth study. It can broaden the Evil King's horizons, making his path wider and less prone to bias."

"The last is a technique called 'Tai Chi Magical Skill'. From Wuji comes Tai Chi. Tai Chi moves and gives rise to Yang. When movement reaches its extreme, it becomes still. Stillness gives rise to Yin. When stillness reaches its extreme, it moves again. One movement and one stillness are the roots of each other, dividing Yin and Yang, forming the two poles. This technique is orthodox Taoism, and its purpose far surpasses the Immortal Seal. If the Evil King obtains it, even a slight understanding would be sufficient, but..."

Yang Xuyan looked at Bi Xiuxin deeply. The latter thought about it for a moment and immediately understood. With her husband's pride, which method would she choose?

The first one is probably his first choice, to stick to his own path and forge ahead. The second one is also possible. After all, the fact that he was able to become a Buddhist is enough to explain everything. But the third and most reliable path may not be to his liking. Although the intention is more grand and lofty, it deviates from the original intention of the Immortal Seal and fundamentally changes the path.

But the Taoist priest in front of him also said that by using Tai Chi to control Yin and Yang, he was able to gain some basic knowledge to control Bu Tian and Hua Jian. Although he had abandoned the Immortal Seal, he still used Bu Tian and Hua Jian as the basis, so it could not be considered a complete betrayal.

"I beg the Taoist priest to bestow upon me the 'Divine Tai Chi Skills'!" Bi Xiuxin hesitated for a long time, and finally gritted her teeth and stated her choice.

Yang Xuyan nodded slightly and said, "Good!" Inwardly, he thought, this way, Bi Xiuxin wouldn't be trapped in the "Immortal Seal Scroll" and eventually exhaust herself. At the very least, it would prevent Master Shi from losing control and falling into depravity. His intentions were good. However, the "Immortal Seal Scroll" did have its merits. If he could fully comprehend them, he could learn a thing or two and better integrate them into his own martial arts.