Fist Techniques Transform into Divine Abilities

Bai Jin knocked loudly on the grand hall doors of Taiqing Palace, calling out, "First Martial Uncle~"

The hall doors creaked open. Bai Jin poked his head inside, then grinned and stepped in.

Inside the hall, Taishang sat before a table with two cups of tea, wisps of immortal mist rising from them.

Bai Jin bent down to bow.

Taishang raised a hand and said with a smile, "No need for formalities, come sit!"

Bai Jin couldn't continue his bow and walked over to sit opposite Taishang.

Taishang said, "Try the tea I brewed!"

Bai Jin picked up a cup and took a sip, exclaiming, "Good tea! Martial Uncle, you brew it so well, much better than I can."

Taishang also smiled and said, "The tea is indeed good. I really like this tea tree you gave me."

Bai Jin quickly replied, "It is its honor that First Martial Uncle likes it."

Taishang then asked, "Does this tea tree have a name?"

Bai Jin shook his head and said, "No!"

"The set of boxing I saw you practice today carried the essence of Taiji and Wuji. Let's call this tea 'Taiji Tea'!"

"Taiji Tea, First Martial Uncle, the name you chose is wonderful, truly fitting." Bai Jin immediately flattered him.

"Heh heh~" Taishang chuckled, picked up his teacup, took a slow sip, and put it down. "The boxing you just performed, do it again."

"Yes!" Bai Jin quickly got up, walked to the center of the hall, and slowly began to practice Taiji Boxing.

He took a step, slowly raised his hands, starting posture.

"Incorrect!" Taishang flicked his finger. With a crisp bang, Bai Jin's shoulder suddenly hurt. He instinctively cried out in pain, his posture changing immediately. He turned his head to look at Taishang in confusion.

Taishang smiled and said, "Continue!"

"Yes!" Bai Jin responded, still confused, and continued his boxing.

"Incorrect! Taiji is the unity of hardness and softness. You haven't grasped it yet."

Taishang's fingers flicked out repeatedly, and the sounds of bang bang bang echoed as Bai Jin was struck.

Bai Jin's punches and kicks changed with each impact, sometimes solid and fast, sometimes slow and gentle. The surrounding space rippled as his hands moved.

After completing one Taiji Diagram, Bai Jin leaned over, hands on his knees, gasping for breath, his body aching and drenched in sweat.

Taishang asked, "Do you want to continue?"

Bai Jin looked up at Taishang, speechless, and said, "First Martial Uncle, is my Taiji Boxing that bad? Is everything I do wrong?"

Taishang slowly said, "Your boxing has gained a trace of Taiji's essence. It's rare that you could gain such insight from me, but to say you've stepped into the threshold of Taiji, you're still far off."

Bai Jin straightened up, took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you for your guidance, First Martial Uncle. Let's go again!"

Taishang nodded, a flash of admiration in his eyes, and said, "Good!"

He flicked his finger, bang~ A dent appeared in Bai Jin's clothes.

"Ah~" Bai Jin cried out in pain instinctively, immediately raising his hand. The space he swept his hand through rippled.

As the bang bang bang impacts became fewer, Bai Jin's movements grew more fluid, combining motion and stillness, hardness and softness, the surrounding space distorting.

One month later, buzz~ A Taiji Diagram unfolded in Taiqing Hall. Bai Jin stood silently in the center of the diagram, eyes closed, devoid of emotion, his body one with heaven and earth, serene and natural.

Taishang smiled with satisfaction and beckoned. A scroll flew from Bai Jin's body and landed on the table.

Bai Jin's eyes snapped open, and the Taiji Diagram that had surrounded him suddenly contracted and merged back into his body.

Bai Jin was momentarily dazed. He faced Taishang and bowed, saying excitedly, "Thank you, First Martial Uncle, for your teachings."

Taishang smiled and said, "This set of boxing has transformed into a divine ability. Cultivate it well in the future; it will protect you."

"Yes!" Bai Jin respectfully replied.

Taishang waved his hand and said, "You may go!"

"Disciple takes his leave." Bai Jin bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

After walking out of the hall, Bai Jin looked at the vast, distant mountain range and let out a long sigh. He was finally out! He moved slightly, and a wave of soreness hit him. He grimaced; his First Martial Uncle really was ruthless.

Bai Jin pinched his fingers to calculate the time, and his whole body stiffened. A month had passed? Damn it, he'd stood up Second Martial Uncle. He was supposed to give a lecture three days after their meeting, and he'd missed it all.

Bai Jin quickly flew towards Yuqing Peak. He landed on Yuqing Peak and ran to the grand hall, knocking loudly on the doors.

Creak~ The hall doors opened a crack, and a delicate, jade-like young boy peeked out, looking at Bai Jin suspiciously. "Who are you looking for?"

Bai Jin asked, "Who are you?"

The young boy said haughtily, "I am Bai He, the attendant of Master."

Bai Jin's heart sank. It was over; Second Martial Uncle had already found a replacement.

The attendant Bai He frowned and said, "Hey~ Who are you looking for?"

Bai Jin immediately put on a bright smile and said, "I'm looking for Second Martial Uncle. Is he in?"

"My Master?"

Bai Jin nodded.

Bai He looked up at Bai Jin and said, "Master is in seclusion to comprehend the Dao and is not seeing guests!" He then moved to close the door.

Bai Jin raised his hand, and a miniature sword appeared in his palm. He handed it to Bai He and said with a smile, "Second Martial Uncle is in seclusion, is he? This is my first time meeting you, and I don't have any good gifts. This Immortal Sword is for you, junior brother."

Bai He's eyes lit up, then he said hesitantly, "This doesn't seem right!"

"What's not right about it? Junior brothers should be harmonious and friendly. Take it quickly."

"Thank you, senior brother!" Bai He took the Immortal Sword, his face beaming with joy.

Bai Jin smiled and said, "Junior brother, please inform me when my Second Martial Uncle finishes his seclusion. I'll be at Shangqing Peak nearby."

Bai He nodded repeatedly and said, "Alright!"

Bai Jin bowed and said, "Then I'll trouble you, junior brother."

Bai He quickly returned the bow and said, "You're too kind, senior brother."

Bai Jin stood up and smiled, "Junior brother, feel free to visit Shangqing Peak when you have time. There are many disciples on Shangqing Peak, and it's quite lively."

Bai He's eyes lit up. "Can I?"

Ever since he was taken in as a disciple by Master and came to Mount Kunlun, Bai He had found that he and his Master were the only two people on Yuqing Peak. After his Master suddenly went into seclusion, he was left completely alone and was terribly bored every day.

Bai Jin said kindly, "Have you ever heard the saying, 'Red flowers, white lotus roots, and green lotus leaves; the Three Pure Ones are originally one family'?"

Bai He shook his head. "No!"

Bai Jin smiled. "Well, now you have! Since we're one family, don't be so formal. In the future, when you have free time, come visit Shangqing Peak more often. I'll introduce you to the senior brothers and sisters there."

Bai He nodded repeatedly, saying joyfully, "Okay! Thank you, senior brother. You're truly a good person."

"Good boy! I'll be going now. Come visit when you have time.

And remember to notify me when Martial Uncle finishes his seclusion."

"Okay!" Bai He replied.