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Chapter 1970 (11969) "The Jade Maiden Sword Technique"

Chapter 1970 (1.1969) "The Jade Maiden Sword Technique"

The seven righteous disciples of Emei face off against the thirteen cold-blooded female eagles.

Compared to the Huashan Sword Sect's legendary "Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng" from the previous event, the Emei Sect's "Jade Maiden Swordplay" seems less well-known. However, given its ranking as the foremost of the eight major sects, it must be extraordinary. As for the Thirteen Cold-Blooded Eagles secretly assembled by Changlefang, they were handpicked, one in a million.

It is said that "a purple star descended from the heavens, plunging the three realms into chaos." The prison city was turned upside down, and countless sects were destroyed in an instant. Life and death depended entirely on fate. To be able to escape into the painted mural was a great blessing. Ultimately, they survived against all odds, their lives continuing to this day.

"Do you all know what the cultivation method of the Emei sect is?" a reader from upstairs asked. The cultivation method is the method of internal energy cultivation. The circulation of true qi and the unblocking of meridians all rely on this method.

"It's hard to say." Everyone shook their heads. "Rumor has it that Abbess Jingyin once practiced the 'Evil Technique' with Gu Bangguai, which consisted of four lessons: the first, a lone man and woman; the second, the harmony of Yin and Yang; the third, the union of Heaven and Earth; and the fourth, the union of Heaven and Earth. However, Gu Bangguai gave up halfway through, suffered a qi deviation, and died. In desperation, Abbess Jingyin and her disciples fled into the painted wall to seek a way to prolong their lives. It is also said that she recently achieved great success in dual cultivation with Qin Cao (Wuxiang Wang), and is only one step away from physical sainthood. But we don't know the truth."

"How does this unorthodox dual cultivation method work?" This is a question that the busybody upstairs must be asking.

"Legend has it that during dual cultivation, one must be completely naked, without a single thread of clothing. Each person sits in a medicine vat, palms pressed together, each channeling their evil arts. True energy circulates through both heavens, yin and yang harmonize, the five elements generate each other, progressing a thousand miles a day. This is the first lesson, between a lone man and a lone woman."

"The second lesson, the harmony of Yin and Yang, how should it be implemented?" Knowing only one aspect but not the other, how can one not ask further questions?

"The second lesson requires discarding the jar and placing it in the pot. Firewood is lit under the pot, and an ice bath is placed inside. Both parties remain naked and practice their internal energy, with their palms pressed together. Once the firewood melts and the elixir is exhausted, the yin and yang will be harmonized."

"I see! May I ask about the third lesson, the union of heaven and earth? How can one give up halfway if one knows two things but not the third?"

"The third lesson: abandon the pot and get into bed. Skin to skin, back to back. Cover your body with ointment and each of you circulate your energy. When the true energy circulates in reverse double cycles and the dregs of the medicine scab over, then the union of heaven and earth will be complete."

"Wonderful, wonderful!" Upon hearing that the master had entered the room, everyone was impatient. As the saying goes, "He who travels a hundred miles is only halfway there at ninety," how could they not "get to the bottom of things" at the last minute: "If that's the case, what supernatural power does the fourth lesson, the union of heaven and earth, possess?"

"It is unknown." Unexpectedly, no one knew.

"How could you not know?" the busybody blurted out.

"Gu Banguai gave up halfway. He went into qi deviation after the second lesson, his true qi reversed and his meridians were severed, resulting in his death. After entering the painting, Qin Cao used the formless divine skill to transform yin and yang. The fourth lesson was the divine communion that created heaven and earth. What exactly happened in their spiritual realms, their feelings and the scene, only the two of them know. It is not something that can be told to outsiders."

"Could it be that the fourth lesson is about the interaction between humans and gods?" The curious person suddenly realized, and then asked, "But I wonder, which celestial being interacted with these two?"

"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed." The scene and events unfolded before the onlookers upstairs, completely unaware. The truth is, the one who shared a divine connection with Qin Cao and Jing Yin was none other than Wu Chen, the master of the Brilliant Microcosm. The undisputed, genuine, and perfectly integrated "dragon and snake" "Shu'er of the present world"—the God of Space.

"The 'Emei Three Yang Skill' is the foundation of the 'Jade Maiden Sword Technique' in terms of internal energy. The 'Three Yang' refers to the 'Three Yang Buddhas': Green Yang, Red Yang, and White Yang. These correspond to the times when Dipankara Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha lived." Taking advantage of the lively discussion among the onlookers upstairs, Wu Chen also used telepathy to inform the Emei sect of the Demon Hunter Sect of the essence of the 'Jade Maiden Sword Technique': "Its formula is: 'Sink your Qi to the Dantian, remain still; let your strength flow through the eight meridians, gaining wisdom and supernatural powers; attach your intention to the sword moves, practicing compassion and salvation; unite the three Buddhas, and the sword will prove enlightenment.' The internal energy is balanced and peaceful, initially gentle, but with a long and continuous force, like the all-encompassing light of Buddha, penetrating everywhere."

Legend has it that this sword technique was created by the founder of the Emei School, who observed the ever-changing clouds in the mountains, listened to the morning and evening bells of Buddhist temples, and was inspired by the gentle yet strong nature of women. Its core principles are: 'Still as a virgin, swift as a rabbit; compassion in the heart, thunder in the hand.' The swordplay is graceful and elegant, pleasing to the eye, and contains the pure internal energy of the *Emei Three Yang Skill*. In defense, it is as protective as a golden lotus; in offense, it is as swift as a startled swan. It emphasizes using stillness to control movement and skill to overcome force, showcasing the essence of Emei martial arts: 'both gentle and strong, with a Buddhist wisdom.'

"May I ask, my lord, what is the sword technique?" Elder Gu Xianniang pressed for details.

"The Emei Jade Maiden Swordplay consists of ten forms, symbolizing the completion of merit: 'Emei Pilgrimage,' 'Golden Summit Buddha Light,' 'Jade Maiden Dust Sweeping,' 'White Hair Purifying the World,' 'Red Lotus Burning Karma,' 'Burning Lamp Illuminating Shadows,' 'Moon-Striking Swan,' 'Compassionate Salvation,' 'Three Yangs Revolving,' and 'Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage.'"

"All ten forms originate from the orthodox Buddhist tradition." Elder Gu Xianniang, the Returning Heaven Elder, "understood the refined meaning from the melody." However, Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, still had doubts: "To cultivate divine skills, Jingyin didn't hesitate to practice unorthodox methods. Now that the divine skills are complete, I wonder if they still belong to the Buddhist tradition?" Just as Master Kumei entered the Daoist path, growing his hair and returning to secular life, he suddenly understood the profound meaning of the "Thirteen Forms of Qingfeng," a profound and genuine practice of "all things returning to their original state, oscillating and transforming." Presumably, practicing unorthodox methods was also the path by which Abbess Jingyin realized the ten forms of the "Jade Maiden Sword Technique." In other words, neither Master Kumei nor Abbess Jingyin acted out of personal desire, but for the sake of their sect's inheritance, realizing their sect's divine skills to glorify their lineage. This is what makes them "deviant" and "taking an unorthodox path."

"Have you not heard the saying, 'Lay down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot'?" Knowing the sincere intentions of Ku Mei and Jing Yin, Wu Chen spoke with profound meaning: "'To be before the Buddha.'"

“My lord, your words make sense.” Princess’s strategist, Li Huixin, accepted the advice with a smile.

In the third round, it was thirteen against seven. Chang Le Fang still had the advantage in numbers.

"Beat the drums to cheer us on!" Su Wuniang, the owner of Changlefang, shouted loudly.

"Dong dong dong—" The booming drumbeats echoed three times throughout the Grand Flower Building.

The spectators upstairs were filled with rage. On the stage, both sides were burning with fighting spirit.

After the third drumbeat, the cold-blooded woman and the thirteen eagles took flight and formed a battle formation.

The seven members of the Emei sect, standing with their palms facing each other and their swords raised behind them, assumed the starting stance for the "Emei Pilgrimage".

The chanting of Buddhist scriptures was so loud and disturbing that it disturbed my mind.

"Huh?" The chanting of scriptures with internal energy, which should have been a pure and detached practice, was instead filled with melodious and disturbing sounds. Not only Wu Chen, but even the viewers upstairs noticed something amiss.

A closer look at the Emei master and his disciples revealed that the seven women's eyes were captivating and alluring. Though called "Nuns' Chanting," it was in reality "Celestial Maidens' Sanskrit Sounds," which inevitably caused one to lower their guard and harbor sensual thoughts.

“Indeed, desire lies before the Buddha.” Princess’s strategist, Li Huixin, sighed softly. “No wonder ‘Tripitaka did not forget his roots, and the Four Sages tested his Zen mind.’”

"Sanzang Does Not Forget His Roots, Four Sages Test His Zen Mind" is the story of Chapter 23 of *Journey to the West*. It tells of how the Old Mother of Lishan, along with three bodhisattvas—Guanyin, Samantabhadra, and Manjushri—disguised as mother and daughters, used the guise of seeking a husband to test the Zen minds of Tang Sanzang and his disciples. Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong saw through the deception, Sha Wujing remained devoted to his master, and only Zhu Bajie succumbed to worldly desires and was punished by the four sages.

The different reactions of the four disciples to temptation reveal the path of spiritual practice, which requires practitioners to break free from worldly desires and uphold their true nature.

The phrase "Princess's strategist Li Huixin" is used here to refer to the seven Emei disciples using the "Jade Maiden Sword Technique" to test their "sword hearts".

Wu Chen, through the "eyes and ears" of the Demon Hunting Sect, glimpsed the secret: "This sword technique is derived from the orthodox Emei sect's inner cultivation method, infused with the secret art of the evil sect, 'Yin-Yang Harmony, Absorption and Replenishment of Essence.' On the surface, it remains a dignified sword technique, but in reality, it uses the sword as a medium to absorb internal energy. Its core essence is: 'Outwardly displaying celestial grace, inwardly possessing divine power; the sword of passion evokes desire, stealing jade and fragrance; when Yang reaches its extreme, Yin arises, and when Yin reaches its extreme, Yang is devoured.' Cultivators must find a 'sword cultivation furnace' to disrupt their minds during combat and steal their true essence."

As expected. As soon as the chanting began, Buddhist celestial maidens, with joyful and meditative expressions, followed the melodious chanting and rolled in.

The thirteen female ruthless eagles all turned pale, held their breath, and were on high alert.

Even from a distance, the viewers upstairs couldn't help but gasp: "What a righteous and graceful Emei sect member!"