Translated by: Novellise
"Senior, why was the Shaolin Temple targeted by the Red Lotus Sect in the past?" Lu Yuan's eyebrows furrowed inquiringly.
This matter was too inconceivable.
There must be some hidden secrets that he didn't know about.
The old grandmaster hesitated before finally speaking reluctantly, "Lu junior, you must have heard that Shaolin is the birthplace of martial arts in the world, this is not an empty statement.
"Fifty years ago, when I first became a Grandmaster, the abbot of the assembly hall was already in the realm of Grandmaster Perfection."
"It is said that ten years ago he was just one step away from the extreme of martial arts, on the verge of breakthrough!"
"But someone above did not want him to take that step."
The grandmaster's last sentence was thought-provoking.
Lu Yuan's disciples tensed slightly as they understood the implications behind his words.
Warriors who violate taboos.
In a modern society that values culture and the rule of law.
For those in power.
The existence of warriors is undoubtedly an unstable, invisible bomb.
For example.
Why can ordinary people work under the 996 plan without complaining?
While you warriors threaten to beat up the bosses?
Why do ordinary people accept the purchase of unfinished buildings?
While you warriors are quick to talk about killing the developer's whole family?
Unlike cabbage, which is harvested without resistance.
Warriors have integrity.
Power does not like to be uncontrollable, stability is above all.
Therefore.
The decline of martial arts is a general trend, a decision made by the court and various interest groups, not something that can be stopped by individual efforts.
And the Red Lotus Sect is probably just the dirty work for others.
After the Grandmaster's banquet, everyone dispersed.
Before leaving, the old Grandmaster gave Lu Yuan one last piece of advice.
As a rising supernova in the martial arts world, he had attracted the attention of the court.
He must stop now and proceed cautiously.
Otherwise, he will undoubtedly bring disaster upon himself and his family!
"Do you want me to know my limits and give up?" Lu Yuan's expression turned serious as he felt an unprecedented pressure for the first time.
If he continued to promote martial arts.
Then he would not only be facing a faction or an interest group, but the entire trend of the times!
But giving up like that was not his style.
Just as he was troubled.
The rewards from Sim Life also arrived.
[Defy Fate: Become a grandmaster at the age of five, defeat your enemies in public, and change the course of your life].
[Reward: 3000 simulation points!].
[Main storyline completion: 30%!]
"Only a point-sized reward, and the progress of the main storyline is stuck?" Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows.
But it was understandable.
After all, since he broke through as a grandmaster, he already had the power to defy fate.
Before him, even the Chief Martial Artist was like an ant.
Killing an ant would not bring much reward.
Currently, Lu Yuan's biggest concern was how to advance the main story.
Unfortunately.
Reviving the glory of martial arts sounds easy in theory, but is difficult in practice.
You see, when he was three years old, he was live-streaming martial arts; when he was five, he became a teenage grandmaster and spread the Wuji Dao Hall across the north and south.
It can be said that Lu Yuan had reached the pinnacle of his personal abilities.
However, despite this, he had only progressed 30% of the way through the main storyline, far from completing it.
"What should I do next?" Lu Yuan rubbed his forehead, feeling mentally exhausted.
Apart from the main storyline tasks.
He had also reached a bottleneck in terms of strength.
Although the effects of The Way to Heaven Rewards Diligence were astounding, the third-tier martial arts skills were too basic and could only support him up to the Grandmaster level.
If he wanted to progress further, he needed to master advanced martial arts from other sects.
But advanced martial arts were closely guarded secrets of ancient martial sects.
Only a few core disciples were allowed to practice, while others were strictly forbidden.
And becoming an apprentice was not an option.
After all, taking an apprentice under such circumstances was a big taboo in the martial world.
Besides, Lu Yuan was already a grandmaster, on a par with other martial arts grandmasters.
Even if he was willing to lower his status, others might not dare to take him in.
Lu Yuan had no good solutions for this.
Suddenly, a thought occurred to him as he remembered the C-class temporary talent card.
[Inspiration!].
Without hesitation.
Lu Yuan immediately activated this talent.
The next moment.
An unprecedented fatigue washed over him, leaving him with a feeling of physical exhaustion.
It was as if he had done manual labour dozens of times in one day, on the verge of sudden death.
But his brain became incredibly active.
Countless fragments of inspiration intertwined, collided and recombined in his mind.
After a dozen minutes.
A flash of inspiration struck Lu Yuan as he remembered a news story about a boxing champion who had failed a challenge and been beaten to death by someone.
In the world of martial arts.
Many warriors value the reputation of their martial arts schools more than their own lives.
Therefore, challenging a martial arts school was as good as a fight to the death.
If the challenge failed.
The challenger would be at the mercy of the martial arts school, and no one could intervene.
But if the challenge succeeded.
It meant that the martial arts school was inferior and had to agree to a condition set by the challenger.
"No lending of advanced martial arts?"
"Then I will fight until you lend me!"
Moreover, the entire process of the challenge could be broadcast live, thus expanding the influence of the Wuji Dao Hall.
Thinking about it.
Lu Yuan became more and more convinced of the feasibility of this move.
The next morning.
Lu Yuan immediately called a press conference.
He announced to the outside world.
He had decided to travel to the south to discuss martial arts and challenge several major martial arts schools!
The news caused a stir throughout the martial arts world.
Many warriors criticised him.
Why was Lu Yuan, a fine teenage grandmaster, going out to challenge martial arts schools?
Does he think too highly of himself?
Some even thought that Lu Yuan was digging his own grave.
After all, challenging martial arts schools would undoubtedly affect the interests of many warriors.
Lu Yuan had just insulted the Red Lotus Sect, and now he wanted to antagonise half of the martial arts world?
Isn't he just asking for trouble?
However, a small minority expressed their support.
The old Grandmaster of Wudang believed that under the suppression of the trend of the times, the martial arts world today was like a dried-up lake, destined to perish.
Instead of waiting to die.
It's better to break conventions and find a new way!
But the old grandmaster's words were soon drowned out by a wave of criticism.
Doubts and reproaches from the outside.
Lu Yuan remained unaffected.
That evening, he set out on his journey.
To his first stop in the south.
Cangzhou.
The Eight Extremes Martial Hall!
With Tai Chi for culture and the Eight Extremes for martial arts, peace reigns in the universe.
Since ancient times.
Eight Extremes boxing has endured and is one of the most famous martial arts techniques in the martial arts world.
The Wu Lineage in Cangzhou.
Has a long history, having been passed down for several hundred years!
Students of this school either join the military or become involved in business and politics.
Many disciples have served the royal nobility and acted as personal guards to many court ministers.
Notably, the former head of the Eight Extremes even served as a martial arts teacher to the current Emperor.
Their influence can be described as enormous, even indirectly influencing court policy!
Upon arrival in Cangzhou.
Lu Yuan first found a place to stay.
The next day he presented his invitation.
After receiving Lu Yuan's invitation.
The head of the Eight Extremes Hall turned pale with extreme anger, as if he had suffered an unprecedented humiliation.
As for the other disciples of the martial arts school, their eyes were bloodshot with anger as they wanted to fight Lu Yuan right now.
The Eight Extremes Martial Arts School was a highly respected place with a long tradition.
Even a provincial governor usually had to face them three times.
And yet, Lu Yuan was just a five-year-old kid, daring to challenge them?
Shame on him!
This was the shame of all the disciples of the Eight Extremes!
The enmity from the challenge was like killing one's parents.
Without killing them, it would be hard to dispel the hatred in their hearts!
What teenage grandmaster?
What martial arts prodigy?
We at the Eight Extremes Martial Arts Hall have a double grandmaster who does not shy away from any challenge!
I accept the challenge!
(End of chapter).