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Luke's inner energy seemed to have merged into the essence of the cup, dismantling the bonds between its molecules one by one, making it unable to maintain its original form.
In just a few breaths, the once exquisite teacup was completely shattered.
Countless tiny porcelain shards slipped from Zhu Wushi's hand, eventually turning into dust and scattering across the ground.
"We both know why Shenhou came to me. Although Yujian Manor is my maternal family, I am not surnamed Yin. I have no say in the affairs of Yujian Manor. Moreover, Xue Ruyi is never lent out, just like the current emperor would not lend you the imperial seal. So don't waste your time on me. You'd be better off thinking about what can replace Xue Ruyi to achieve your goal."
Luke knew perfectly well what Zhu Wushi wanted the Blood Ruyi for. Although Luke himself was unwilling to lend the Blood Ruyi to Zhu Wushi, his words just now (Wang Dehao) were not an intentional excuse.
Yin Hao's family, including Yin Tianxue and Yin Tianqi, all treated Luke as one of their own, without any formality, but rules are rules.
Even Yin Tianqi, the young master of Yujian Manor, cannot touch the Blood Ruyi before inheriting the position of manor master, let alone Luke, an outsider.
There are two pieces of the Blood Ruyi. One is kept by Yin Hao, and the other is in the hands of Yin Zhong.
The two Blood Ruyi pieces must be combined to be effective, and only the Heart of the Blood Ruyi can combine them.
However, the Blood Ruyi Heart lost its strength decades ago.
Of course, even Yin Zhong didn't know this, and it was actually Yin Zhong's own fault.
In order to return to the Yin family openly, Yin Zhong secretly kidnapped Luke's real second uncle, Yin Jun, and impersonated Yin Jun himself. However, he did not know that the Blood Ruyi Heart was hanging around Yin Jun's neck.
Chapter 224: Martial Arts Chronicle: The True Scripture of Heaven and Earth
Zhu Wushi left, decisively, without the slightest hesitation.
In fact, Zhu Wushi had already begun to suspect that Luke was the masked man in the prison, even though the feeling of true qi was different, he still had his doubts.
After all, where in this world could so many masters come from, and all of them appear in the capital at the same time?
The only possible explanation is that they are the same person.
However, Zhu Wushi did not say it aloud, because there was no point in saying it without evidence.
Even if there is evidence, without sufficient strength, the so-called evidence is just a piece of waste paper.
Regardless of whether the other party admits it or not, if they become enraged, who can stop them?
Zhao Yun narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly as she watched Zhu Wushi leave and Shangguan Haitang follow closely behind, her jade-like hands clenching tightly.
How arrogant!
They never took me seriously from beginning to end.
This is the tragedy of the weak!
Although he had always understood that the weak had no say in front of the strong, Zhao Yun was still filled with resentment at this moment.
Luke keenly noticed this, reached out and opened Zhao Yun's tightly clasped hands, and said with a smile.
"Are you unwilling to accept this?"
Luke knew that Zhao Yun had always been a strong-willed person, and being ignored by others was the biggest provocation and hurt to her.
Zhao Yun shook his head slightly and said insincerely, "No."
Luke didn't expose her, but said, "I've been working on a new martial art these past few days. Once it's complete, I'll teach it to you, and I guarantee your martial arts will improve by leaps and bounds."
Luke's knowledge is quite diverse, covering several worlds, with body refinement as the main focus and the Reverse Life Triple as a supplement, but the foundation is the ancestral mental cultivation techniques and martial arts of the Imperial Sword Manor.
Luke intended to combine these techniques, adding his own understanding, to create a unique martial art.
In fact, this martial art had already taken initial shape. Luke named it the Heaven and Earth True Scripture. Its essence lies in the external world and the internal world, with the internal world constantly drawing power from the external world to form a self-contained, ever-circulating system.
It's like a vast lake of water gathering inside a dam; once the floodgates are opened, it becomes unstoppable, boundless and overwhelming.
This is a purely internal skill, without any external techniques.
However, once mastered, one can quickly accumulate true qi. Once true qi is formed, a single strike will be invincible and unstoppable. With true qi protecting the body, one is impervious to swords and spears, making one no less powerful than those who practice external martial arts.
Luke's training philosophy is to focus on internal strength. After mastering internal strength, even if he doesn't know any external martial arts techniques, his eyesight, hearing, and reaction speed will increase exponentially with the support of his true energy.
When it comes to fighting, all you need to do is be quick-witted, have sharp reflexes, and be swift, accurate, and ruthless. That's all you need to do.
Other techniques, unless they can increase attack power or have any special effects, are not worth learning.
However, this technique currently has a drawback: the true energy of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture is too domineering and powerful. Even though Luke has reached the realm of water and fire in harmony and yin and yang in balance, it is only because Luke's realm is high and his physical body is strong enough that he can tame this powerful and domineering true energy from a superior position.
If it were someone else, their inner world would likely be flooded with the endless power of heaven and earth before it could even form. Severed meridians would be the least of their worries. The real danger would be that the cultivator, unaware of the gravity of the situation, would explode and die without a complete corpse, which would be a terrible fate.
So Luke thought he should further refine this technique. To say he refined it was more like he simplified it. He wanted to make the true energy cultivated from the Heaven and Earth True Scripture gentler and reduce its power a little. He just wanted to lower the threshold for cultivation, since not everyone has his uniquely gifted physical body.
Zhao Yun nodded almost imperceptibly. She didn't have any inexplicable pride that made her feel she couldn't rely on a man to succeed.
It is not shameful to rely on the strong when you are still weak; it is common sense, regardless of gender.
Sikong Zhaixing was also somewhat tempted. Even Zhu Wushi had suffered a loss due to Luke's strength, so the martial arts he created must be extraordinary. I'm afraid no one who practices martial arts would not be tempted.
However, Sikong Zhaixing quickly dismissed this interest.
Sikong Zhaixing knew that Luke would not refuse if she brought it up, but Sikong Zhaixing was also clear about her own position.
I'm a thief myself; fighting isn't my forte, nor is it something I'm interested in.
He knew that if he brought it up, Luke might tease him, but he would never refuse to teach him.
But Sikong Zhaixing gave up the idea of seeking advice, because that's not how friends do things.
Moreover, if Luke possesses any thieving skills, Sikong Zhaixing will naturally humbly ask him for advice; if Luke possesses any lightness skill, Sikong Zhaixing will also shamelessly ask him for instruction.
However, Sikong Zhaixing wouldn't insist on doing things that weren't related to her profession or interests.
That very night, Luke began working on simplifying the Heaven and Earth True Scripture; indeed, this idea of his was also a spur-of-the-moment decision.
After all, he never thought he would teach others martial arts. His family members were all quite skilled and didn't need him to teach them. Even the most useless Yin Tianqi was only less capable than his family. In other sects, Yin Tianqi's talent would be considered a pillar of strength.
The saying goes, "False teachings fill thousands of books, but true teachings can be conveyed in a single sentence." A martial arts manual doesn't need thousands of words; sometimes it's just a few key points or tricks.
Luke sat in the room, the candlelight flickering and illuminating his pensive face.
The core of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture lies in the construction of the "microcosm," which is no easy task.
Cultivators need to use themselves as a furnace to connect their internal meridians and acupoints with the external natural world, thereby forming a cyclical microcosm.
Once successful, the cultivator can draw upon the power of heaven and earth to make their true energy flow continuously, like a surging river, never ceasing.
However, while this technique is powerful, it is also extremely dangerous. If a beginner cannot control this power, it is like trying to use a thin bamboo tube to stir up a monstrous wave; the slightest mistake will result in their body exploding and dying.
Therefore, Luke decided to simplify it to make it more suitable for ordinary people to practice.
He picked up his brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote a few lines of mental mantra on the rice paper: "Concentrate your mind and gather your energy, stay focused and unwavering; proceed step by step, do not seek quick success."
He then added a few more points to note, emphasizing that one must maintain a peaceful state of mind during cultivation and not be impatient for quick results.
Mindset is crucial for practicing martial arts or anything else; being impatient for quick results will only lead to trouble.
Chapter 225: Martial Arts Chronicle: True Qi Seed
It took Luke about three hours to finally simplify the Heaven and Earth True Scripture that he had created.
He put down his pen, let out a long sigh, and a look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
Although this simplified version of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture has lost the powerful and domineering aura of the original, it is more suitable for ordinary people to cultivate and easier to control.
The simplified version of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture still focuses on the construction of the "small world," but the requirements for the physical body have been greatly reduced, and many complex tempering steps have been eliminated.
It no longer pursues ultimate power, but focuses on steady and continuous growth.
Practitioners only need to proceed step by step, following the incantations, to gradually accumulate true qi and eventually reach the realm of cultivating both internal and external qi.
In terms of accumulating true qi, the simplified version of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture is in no way inferior.
Those who cultivate the simplified version of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture will find their internal energy flowing smoothly and continuously like a gentle stream.
Initially, practitioners can feel the true energy flowing slowly through their meridians, nourishing every corner of their body, making them more energetic, and gradually making their bodies lighter and more agile.
As cultivation deepens, the accumulation of true qi becomes increasingly profound, like a surging, powerful river.
As cultivation time increases, this true energy will gradually grow stronger until it forms a cyclical system like a microcosm.
When fighting, a cultivator can unleash a torrent of true energy with a mere wave of their hand, transforming it into a powerful force.
This power is like a tidal wave, easily repelling enemies. It can even shatter a small hill with a single blow, demonstrating unparalleled might.
Moreover, practicing this skill can enhance the practitioner's perception, enabling them to keenly detect subtle changes in the surrounding environment, anticipate enemy attacks, and prepare for any eventuality.
When a cultivator reaches the pinnacle of their cultivation, their internal energy becomes powerful enough to protect them from blades, spears, water, and fire.
It remains unharmed even when faced with ordinary weapons or fire attacks.
More importantly, the simplified version of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture emphasizes the cultivation of mind and character.
During cultivation, practitioners are required to maintain a peaceful state of mind and avoid being impatient for quick results.
Only in this way can we avoid the dangers caused by loss of control.
This kind of mental tempering not only helps improve martial arts skills, but also enables one to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity in life.
Therefore, this skill is not only a breakthrough in martial arts, but also a sublimation on a spiritual level.
Looking at the mantra he had written down, Luke thought to himself: If Zhao Yun can devote himself to cultivation, he will definitely achieve some success within a year or two.
At that time, combined with her own moves and skills, she will surely be transformed and become an indispensable force in the martial arts world.
Only after Luke left with the simplified version of the Heaven and Earth Scripture did he learn that Sikong Zhaixing had already left while he was copying and thinking.
Luke knew without a doubt why Sikong Zhaixing had left.
What thieves like him fear most are officials.
In the original work, even a mere Jin Jiuling could control him, let alone Zhu Wushi, who had actually injured him and was second only to the emperor.
In short, thieves rarely associate with officials.
Luke handed Zhao Yun a simplified version of the Heaven and Earth True Scripture that he had just copied, still fragrant with ink, and said.
"Here, this is what I promised you. If you practice this way, your martial arts will improve very quickly."
This martial art has another unique feature: without Luke providing the seed of true qi, you could practice it for ages and still not develop any true qi. Therefore, Luke had to plant the seed of true qi in Zhao Yun's dantian.
After all, Luke's physique and experiences were special, and all these special characteristics destined his cultivation methods to be special as well.
Without Luke's guidance, even if someone obtained Luke's handwritten manual, they wouldn't be able to master it.