Phi-Fic Chapter 27 Techniques are born from the Way, and should be used for the Way; one should not be obses
Chapter 27 Techniques are born from the Way, and should be used for the Way; one should not be obses
Wudang
Lu Qian sat cross-legged on a futon, with two candles lit for illumination in the room.
The dim candlelight was weak, making the room appear pitch black.
But in this pitch-black environment, the Qi light emanating from Lü Qian's hands was exceptionally dazzling.
Two hands, one on the left and one on the right, one red and one blue.
Lu Qian raised his hands, his eyes scrutinizing his newly awakened ability. "This is the Dual-Handed Technique?"
He tried clenching his fists and bringing his palms together, but the two-colored energy surrounding them did not dissipate, instead emitting a bright light in the dark room.
Lu Qian gradually dissipated the Qi in his hands, recalling his understanding of the Dual-Handed Technique from his previous life.
Before the Jia Shen Rebellion, the Thirty-Six Bandits gathered and swore brotherhood at Tongtian Valley in the Twenty-Four Sections of Qinling Mountains.
At the gathering, Wugensheng asked the Thirty-Six Thieves what they wanted.
Those who mastered the ultimate skills all came to understand the eight extraordinary techniques according to their expectations.
Zhou Sheng wanted to control all the changes in the world, so he comprehended the "Feng Hou Qi Men" which states, "He who is born in the universe controls the changes of the universe and transforms himself into a king."
Ruan Feng wanted to eat his fill and eat well, so he mastered the "Six Treasuries of Immortal Thieves," a method of stealing the life force of all things to nourish himself.
Ma Ben wanted to refine artifacts faster and better, so he mastered the ultimate technique of artifact refining, "Divine Refinement of a Hundred Crafts."
The remaining eight extraordinary skills he comprehended were also related to his own wishes, and Duanmu Ying, who comprehended the "Dual-Hand Technique," came from Jishitang.
Her goal was to cure all diseases in the world, as long as the person was still alive in front of her.
Reflecting on this, Lü Qian closed his eyes and pondered, his mind beginning to ponder the wonders of "Double-Handed Technique".
This extraordinary skill responded to Duanmu Ying's wish to heal the sick and save lives, and it had a very high purpose, which can be said to be looking at diseases from a higher perspective.
There are countless diseases in the world, and each person's specific situation is different, which results in a wide variety of illnesses.
Whether it's traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine that emphasizes modern science, they all categorize these complex situations, and diseases of the same nature are grouped into one category.
Even so, the classification of diseases is still quite varied.
Heart, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, bones, throat...
But for those who cultivate themselves, everything is inseparable from the two words "life" and "nature." When illness occurs, it is simply a problem with their nature and life.
The "Guide to Nature and Destiny" states: "What is nature? It is the primordial true nature, the bright and clear spirit. What is destiny? It is the innate supreme essence, the primordial qi."
The underlying understanding of life in the world of supernatural beings is that all visible tissues and flesh of the human body can be called life, while invisible components such as consciousness and primordial spirit can be called sex.
This simple understanding and classification unifies diseases to a simple level.
Correspondingly, the fewer the categories, the simpler the solution, eliminating the need to delve into the complexities of specific situations and methods.
This is the essence of "Dual-Handed Technique": this extraordinary skill directly targets the very foundation of human life.
Lu Qian slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, a slight smile playing on his lips. He had thought of something interesting.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, doctors have established a two-dimensional coordinate system with the human body's life force as the two axes.
From a doctor's perspective, a person's physical condition can be viewed as a coordinate system, with their own life status as the coordinates to find the corresponding point.
The most normal point is the origin of the coordinate system formed by the intersection of sex and life.
Once a person's life deviates from the original point, it is abnormal.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners use methods such as medicine, acupuncture, and massage to try to restore the body's balance and get life back on track.
Thinking of this, Lü Qian couldn't help but open his eyes and smile. He thought to himself, "The 'Dual-Hand Technique' is truly a miraculous skill of the medical profession, but it's not something I can't use."
In Lü Qian's view, Lüjia Village's current application of the blue hand in "Double-Handed Technique," namely "Minghun Technique," is too crude.
Nowadays, the Lü family mainly uses the "Soul-Searching Technique" for soul searching.
Apart from Lü Xiao's grandchildren, Lü Liang and Lü Huan, who gained some understanding and tried to apply the "Minghun Technique" to themselves, the others did not make any progress.
"But extraordinary skills are just skills. To truly master them, one must understand the underlying principles behind them!"
"Techniques originate from the Way, and should be used in accordance with the Way!"
"Once you become obsessed with using the techniques without exploring the principles behind them, you've fallen into a lower realm and missed the true path!"
Lu Qian closed his eyes again, not drawn in by the strangeness of "Double-Handed Master".
His goal was clear: he sought the Dao, the fundamental operating principles of extraordinary skills, rather than simply applying them.
Each of the Eight Extraordinary Skills has reached its peak in its respective field. So, what is the fundamental reason that supports their unparalleled abilities?
Techniques are born from the Dao, and the essence of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques must contain the same extraordinary Dao.
This is exactly what Lü Qian wanted.
He wants to internalize these principles and use them to support himself in going further on his path of seeking knowledge.
Parting the lotus leaves reveals the flowers; brushing away the red blossoms yields the lotus seeds.
"Did I forget something?"
Before entering meditation, Lü Qian suddenly seemed to remember something, and on a whim, he frowned as if he had a premonition.
"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore!"
He calmed his mind and entered a meditative state, stripping away all distracting thoughts and mental turmoil, and began another day of battling for his life.
……
Daylight returned, and Lü Qian spent his days cultivating on the mountain with Daoist Yunlong.
The Taoist practice environment is not only quiet and the atmosphere is also plain and uneventful, but Lü Qian is immersed in this peaceful atmosphere, tempering his life every day, comprehending the martial arts and Taoist scriptures, and living a very fulfilling life.
The school registration issue was resolved quickly. Under Lü Ci's instructions, the efficiency of Lüjia Village was quite fast. They not only resolved the transfer issue but also found Lü Qian a place to stay at the foot of the mountain.
From then on, Lü Qian began a busy life of going down the mountain to study on weekdays and going up the mountain to cultivate with Daoist Yunlong on weekends.
He immersed himself tirelessly in this seemingly busy life, and the light in his eyes grew ever brighter.
Days passed by like this, and Lü Qian spent three years on Wudang Mountain, turning 15 years old.
For the past three years, Wang Ye has come to Wudang Mountain every summer to practice boxing with his masters.
After he gained a sense of Qi, he was curious about this strange power and excitedly practiced it for a period of time.
But his enthusiasm soon faded, and he began his practice in a calm and ordinary way, which had a rather carefree feel to it.
For the past three years, the nights on Wudang Mountain have never been peaceful.
Zhang Huaiyi's incident caused quite a stir in the world of supernatural beings.
The dust of the Jia Shen Rebellion rose once again, and some unidentified people tried to sneak into Wudang Mountain at night, but they were all killed by Zhou Meng and Yunlong and left in the desolate back mountain.
Lü Qian was not particularly concerned about this; he was immersed in his practice, trying to explore the principles behind "Dual-Handed Technique".
However, at this time his foundation was still shallow and he had not been able to figure out any specific methods, so he tried to integrate the Shuangquan Hand technique into Tai Chi energy, and he succeeded.
Now, Lü Qian's Tai Chi energy carries both the sharpness of Ruyi energy and the unique features of Shuangquan hand, but the red hand has not been revealed.
He is still young and inexperienced; it's not time for him to reveal his true colors yet.
Lü Ci had also visited the mountain several times to check on Lü Qian's progress in his cultivation.
During the fight with Lü Ci, Lü Qian only revealed the Tai Chi Cloud Hands, which incorporated the Ruyi Force. The force in each move was continuous and unbroken. The sticky and continuous force not only neutralized all of Lü Ci's moves and force at the seventh level of strength, but also took the opportunity to trick Lü Ci.
After several encounters, Lü Ci realized that Lü Qian had found his own path and was making continuous progress.
Having obtained the result, he laughed loudly as he walked down Wudang Mountain, leaving the tourists on the mountain looking at this crazy old man with suspicion.
Ignoring the stares of others, Lü Ci staggered along the mountain path, inwardly shouting, "His surname is Lü! His surname is Lü! A Zhang Zhiwei with the surname Lü!"