"Elder, why was the Shaolin Temple targeted by the Red Lotus Sect back then?"
Lu Yuan asked with a frown.
This matter was too bizarre.
There must be hidden truths unknown to him.
The Elder Grandmaster hesitated several times before finally speaking.
"Friend Lu, you must have heard, 'All martial arts under heaven originate from Shaolin'; this is not an empty phrase."
"As early as fifty years ago, when I first entered the realm of Grandmaster, the person in the Scripture Pavilion was already in the Great Perfection Realm of Grandmaster."
"It is said that ten years ago, he was only half a step away from the Martial Arts Extreme Realm and could break through at any time!"
"However, there were forces above who did not want to see him take this step."
The Elder Grandmaster's last sentence was thought-provoking.
Lu Yuan's pupils slightly contracted, understanding the implied meaning.
Chivalry with martial arts violates restrictions.
In modern society that promotes civilization and the rule of law.
For those in power.
The existence of martial artists is undoubtedly an unstable invisible bomb.
For example.
Why can ordinary people work 996?
While you martial artists want to beat up the boss?
Why do ordinary people have no complaints buying a bad development?
While you martial artists want to kill the whole family of the developer at every turn?
Unlike leeks waiting to be cut.
Martial artists have blood and guts.
Power abhors the uncontrollable; stability trumps all.
Thus.
The decline of martial arts is a general trend and the will of the Imperial Court and various interest groups, absolutely not something that individual power can resist.
And the Red Lotus Sect was probably just a black glove doing the dirty work for someone.
The grandmaster's banquet dispersed.
Before leaving, the Elder Grandmaster gave Lu Yuan one last piece of advice.
As a rising supernova in the martial arts realm, he had already attracted the attention of the Imperial Court.
He must cease his actions and act with low profile.
Otherwise, he would inevitably bring deadly calamity upon himself and his family!
"Are you asking me to retreat in the face of difficulties?"
Lu Yuan's expression was heavy, feeling an unprecedented pressure for the first time.
If he continued to persist in promoting the martial arts.
Then what he would be opposing would not be just a certain power or interest group, but the entire trend of the era!
But to easily give up like this was absolutely not his style.
Just as he was troubled.
The rewards of the simulated life came.
[Heaven-Defying Fate Change: You became a grandmaster at five, publicly killed an enemy, changing your life's trajectory.]
[Reward: 3000 Simulation Points!]
[Main Quest Completion: 30%!]
"Only a little reward, and the main quest progress is stuck?"
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow.
But this was understandable.
After all, once he broke through to Grandmaster, he had the power to break fate.
The Chief Martial Artist was like an ant before him.
Casually killing an ant would naturally not yield much reward.
Currently, Lu Yuan was most concerned about how to advance the main quest.
Unfortunately.
Revitalizing the glory of martial arts sounds easy, but is hard to accomplish.
Bear in mind.
He broadcasted martial arts at age three and became a young grandmaster at five, opening Martial Extreme Daoist Schools all over the country.
It could be said that within Lu Yuan's personal abilities, he had done the utmost.
Yet even so, there was still only a 30% progress, far from completing the main quest.
"What should I do next?"
Lu Yuan rubbed his forehead, feeling somewhat exhausted.
Besides the main quest.
He also encountered bottlenecks in terms of power.
Despite the heaven-defying effect of [Heaven Rewards Diligence], third-class martial techniques were too shallow and could only support his cultivation to the Transformation Realm Grandmaster.
If he wanted to go further, he must master advanced martial arts from other sects.
But advanced martial arts are the secret techniques not passed down by ancient martial sects.
Only a few core disciples can cultivate them; they can't be loaned to outsiders.
Moreover, apprenticeship is not feasible either.
After all, bringing skills to a master.
Is a major taboo in the martial world.
Furthermore, Lu Yuan is already a grandmaster, an equal status with other martial arts grandmasters.
Even if he were willing to lower his rank, others might not dare to accept him.
Lu Yuan had no better options for this.
Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and remembered that C-level temporary talent card.
[Flash of Inspiration]!
Without hesitation.
Lu Yuan immediately utilized this talent.
The next moment.
An unprecedented exhaustion overwhelmed him, making him feel an emptiness, as if his body was hollowed out.
Like having done dozens of handicrafts in a single day, ready to drop dead at any moment.
But his brain, on the other hand, became unprecedentedly active.
Countless fragments of inspiration intertwined, crashed, and reorganized in his mind.
After a dozen minutes.
Lu Yuan had a flash of insight, recalling a news report about a certain boxing champion failing a challenge and being beaten to death.
In the martial arts realm.
Many martial artists value the honor of their martial halls more than their lives.
Therefore, challenging a hall is akin to a battle of life and death.
If the challenge fails.
The challenger would be disposed of by the martial hall without any interference allowed.
But if the challenge succeeds.
It means.
The martial hall's skills are inferior and must agree to one condition of the challenger.
Advanced martial arts won't be loaned?
Then I'll beat you until you agree!
Moreover, the challenging process can be broadcasted live to expand the influence of the Martial Extreme Daoist School.
With this in mind.
Lu Yuan increasingly felt this course of action was viable.
The next morning.
Lu Yuan immediately held a press conference.
Announcing to the outside world.
He decided to head south to contend in martial arts with various martial halls!
The news caused a sensation throughout the martial arts realm.
Not a few martial artists rebuked.
Why does Lu Yuan have to forsake being a good young grandmaster to challenge halls?
Does he really think that highly of himself?
Some martial artists regarded Lu Yuan's move as a path of self-destruction.
Because challenging halls would inevitably infringe on the interests of many martial artists.
Lu Yuan had just offended the Red Lotus Sect and now wanted to make enemies of half of the martial arts realm?
Isn't he courting death?
But a small number of people expressed support.
The Wudang Old Grandmaster believed.
In the current martial arts realm suppressed by the trends of the era, it was like a lake that would soon dry up and disappear.
Instead of waiting helplessly for death.
It's better to break norms and seek a new path!
But the Elder Grandmaster's statements were quickly drowned in a flood of criticism.
Facing the external doubts and curses.
Lu Yuan remained unmoved.
That evening, he set off on his journey.
To the first stop of his southward martial arts contention.
Cangzhou.
Baji Daoist School!
With literature, Tai Chi can bring peace to the world; with martial arts, Baji can stabilize the universe.
From ancient times.
The Baji Fist has thrived, known as one of the most famous fist techniques in the martial arts realm.
This branch of the Wu Clan in Cangzhou.
Has a long history, passed down for hundreds of years!
The disciples either join the army or engage in business and politics.
Many disciples have served as bodyguards for royal nobles and high-ranking court officials.
Especially the former master of the Baji Hall, who even served as a martial arts instructor to the current Emperor.
Its influence is tremendous, capable of indirectly affecting court policies!
Upon arriving in Cangzhou.
Lu Yuan first found a place to stay.
He then presented his visiting card the next day.
Receiving Lu Yuan's visiting card.
The Master of Baji Hall was extremely furious, as if subjected to unprecedented humiliation.
As for the other disciples of the school, their eyes were red with rage, wishing to fight Lu Yuan to death immediately.
The Baji Daoist School's position is prestigious, its legacy long.
Even the provincial governors usually have to show considerable respect.
Yet Lu Yuan, just a five-year-old kid, dared to challenge their hall?
It's an insult!
This was an insult to all Baji disciples!
The enmity of challenging a hall equals the murder of one's parents.
He must be killed to alleviate the hatred in their hearts!
What young grandmaster?
What martial prodigy?
Our Baji Daoist School boasts two Grandmasters, not fearing any challenge!
Accept his challenge!