blogombal Chapter 20 Eight Meridians and Eight Trigrams
Chapter 20 Eight Meridians and Eight Trigrams
As the saying goes, lies don't kill, but the truth is the sharpest knife.
Upon hearing Li Cunzhen's words, Ghost Hand King's previously amiable expression instantly changed.
No matter how harsh Li Muxuan's words were, he didn't take them seriously.
What does it have to do with Ghost Hand King if he's cursing Quanxing?
No one really thinks they have any sense of collective honor towards the so-called Quanxing, right?
Moreover, Ghost Hand King is truly different from ordinary Quanxing. He never hides himself when he travels the world, and even takes the initiative to perform in crowded places.
So Li Muxuan's words completely missed the mark!
But Li Cunzhen's words were different.
Every word that kid said hit him right where it hurt most.
He lived a life of unbridled passion and vengeance, disregarding rules and possessing his own methods.
Therefore, there are very few things that can be considered regrettable.
There were only two things he could not forget.
That is to seek revenge against Zuo Ruotong and to find a suitable successor.
Let's start with Zuo Ruotong.
He had hated Zuo Ruotong for so many years, hating her day and night, and it was almost turning into a demon in his heart.
But Li Cunzhen is right. Zuo Ruotong has dealt with at least eighty or a hundred people like herself in her life.
He wouldn't say he's completely forgotten about himself, but for him, his so-called hatred is probably not worth the slightest attention.
Then comes the transmission of knowledge in all directions.
He lived a solitary life for half his life, with no one to pass on his skills to. He finally found two unpolished gems, but they turned out to be Zuo Ruotong's disciples.
Even if you force someone to learn, they won't acknowledge him as their master.
If things continue like this, the ultimate martial art he's been so proud of all his life, the Wang School, will be turned upside down and will probably be taken to his grave with him, never to be remembered again.
These two things are Ghost Hand King's Achilles' heel, yet Li Cunzhen so ruthlessly denied them completely.
He felt as if a piece of his heart had been forcibly ripped out!
Ghost Hand King's expression turned gloomy. He just stood there, but his aura was like a pot of boiling oil being poured into cold water, crackling and popping outwards.
Seeing this, even without seeing his expression, his mere aura made the village girl and others standing behind him take several steps back.
Even Yuan Jingui, who was usually as tough as nails, dropped his playful expression, his lips twitched, and he quietly took a half step back.
Yuan Jingui is actually not afraid of death. As long as he can have fun, he is willing to take any risk.
But now Old Wang's demeanor was so frightening that even he was momentarily stunned.
At the same time, everyone looked at Li Cunzhen as if they had seen a ghost.
How long has this kid been in contact with Ghost Hand King, yet he's already figured out this old guy's thoughts so well?
Not only did they figure him out, but they also dared to say it to his face, stabbing Ghost Hand King in the heart. Did they have a death wish?
Li Muxuan couldn't help but swallow and glance at Li Cunzhen.
A thought popped into my head.
Is my brother going too far?
Judging from this situation, he was really worried that Ghost Hand King might lose his temper and give him and his brother a quick death.
But he had to admit that seeing Ghost Hand King like this made him feel really comfortable.
In contrast, his rant had no effect on Ghost Hand King whatsoever.
It was like punching cotton.
It's so painful!
Everyone present changed their expressions because of Ghost Hand King.
Only Li Cunzhen himself maintained a calm expression.
Even though he was the target of Ghost Hand King's aura, he stood firmly and without fear, even feeling a sense of ease and clarity.
Li Cunzhen stared intently at Ghost Hand King, while Ghost Hand King stared back intently at Li Cunzhen.
The two looked like they were about to start fighting at any moment.
however.
A long time passed.
This ultimately did not happen.
Instead, Ghost Hand King's strength suddenly dissipated.
That fierce momentum deflated completely, like a punctured sheepskin raft.
It wasn't just his aura; it seemed as if his very soul had been taken away, leaving only a hunched, aged body standing in the courtyard.
He looked like he had aged more than ten years; his eye sockets were deeper, his back was more hunched, and even the few remaining white hairs looked more pitiful.
"Alright." Ghost Hand King spoke slowly, his voice weary: "Did you say it? If you did, then learn how to reverse the eight directions with me."
Li Cunzhen and Li Muxuan exchanged a glance.
Ghost Hand King's change came too suddenly, leaving both of them somewhat bewildered.
But since the old man kept his promise, they had nothing more to say.
Immediately, the two sat cross-legged, indicating that Ghost Hand King could begin.
Ghost Hand King nodded, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.
"The universe has eight directions, and the human body has eight meridians, namely the Ren meridian, the Du meridian, the Chong meridian, the Dai meridian, the Yin Qiao meridian, the Yang Qiao meridian, the Yin Wei meridian, and the Yang Wei meridian."
"These eight extraordinary meridians are different from the twelve regular meridians. They are not directly connected to the internal organs, nor do they have an exterior-interior pairing. Instead, they correspond to the eight directions of the eight trigrams."
"Among them, the Du Meridian corresponds to Qian, which governs the primordial Yang. The Ren Meridian corresponds to Kun, which governs the primordial Yin. The Chong Meridian corresponds to Kan, and the Dai Meridian corresponds to Li. The Yang Qiao Meridian corresponds to Zhen, and the Yin Qiao Meridian corresponds to Xun. The Yang Wei Meridian corresponds to Dui, and the Yin Wei Meridian corresponds to Gen."
His tone was calm, and his eyes seemed to be recalling something, or perhaps anticipating it.
"The human body is an acquired body. By stimulating these eight meridians with Qi, the trigrams can be reversed, transforming the acquired eight trigrams into the innate eight trigrams, thereby controlling the force field within a certain range around the body."
"When cultivation reaches its peak, the power of heaven and earth is entirely at your fingertips, no less than the Reverse Life Triple Level of your Three Ones Sect."
Upon hearing this, Li Cunzhen's heart stirred slightly.
When he read comics in his previous life, he only knew that reversing the eight directions was also called human magnetism, which was a method of controlling objects, but he did not know that there was such a key to it.
I thought it was just a trick of the martial arts world, but I never expected it to be related to gossip.
That's true, after all, the ability to reverse eight directions is quite impressive in comics.
Just as Li Cunzhen was pondering.
Li Muxuan, standing to the side, didn't think that much about it.
He had initially looked down on this craft, thinking it was nothing more than some street performance, but after hearing what Ghost Hand King said, his mind began to wander.
In any case, having more skills is never a bad thing. Besides, there is indeed some trick to this "reversing directions" technique, and he has personally witnessed the ability to manipulate objects from a distance.
Ghost Hand King ignored their reactions and continued, "Reversing the eight directions divides them into several different realms."
"At the lowest level, you can only absorb or repel other people and things. The power is quite limited, but it is enough to allow you to protect yourself in the martial arts world."
"If you practice further, you can externalize the force field. Once you reach that level, controlling objects invisibly is just a matter of course. If you hit someone, it's easy to tear their skin and break their bones."
Li Cunzhen frowned slightly.
It seems that the move that sent the strong man flying earlier was the force field of this stage. The power is indeed considerable. An ordinary person would probably be crippled on the spot if hit by it.
"As for the highest level of my skill..."
Ghost Hand King paused here, looked up at the sky, and after a while lowered his voice and said, "There's no need to tell you. If you want to know, go up yourself. If you can't get there, knowing won't help."
Li Muxuan snorted and muttered, "Say it or don't, it's up to you."
Ghost Hand King didn't mind and continued teaching.
He raised his hands, palms facing each other, and two invisible force fields began to condense between his palms.
"This is easy to learn but difficult to master; from now on, it's up to you to rely on yourselves."
"Let me show you what it feels like to control the force field around your body."