Six Moves of the Broken Mountain Fist

Ren Wanqing's words made her stance clear. No matter how fiercely the two sides had argued, they were now united on the same front.

"Whether we fight or not, we can't let Miss take the field herself. You have to hold down the rear—otherwise, the whole situation will fall apart!"

"That's right, Hall Master, don't act rashly. We truly must fight this fist duel.

"If we don't, people will look down on us. Even a dog by the roadside will dare bare its fangs at us.

"Even if Benevolent Harmony Hall rises again and flourishes in the future, we still won't earn anyone's respect!"

Ren Yun gently patted the back of his sister's hand. "We have three chances in the fist duel, so we must choose our candidates carefully.

"The most urgent matter is to find out who White Jade Hall plans to send. With the Scale Python Martial Academy backing them,

"and the martial artists gathered from all the major halls, they certainly won't be ordinary opponents!"

As he spoke, Duan Xuan's plain yet deeply memorable face surfaced in Ren Yun's mind.

This fist duel was exceedingly dangerous. At best, one would be defeated; at worst, one's sinews and bones would be crippled, turning them into a useless cripple unable to practice martial arts again.

But when it came to ruthlessness, courage, and experience, Duan Xuan could certainly handle it.

Nothing was more convincing than the real combat of wiping out two gangs.

"Ah, what a pity Brother Duan is still at the Bright Force stage and hasn't reached Dark Force yet!" Ren Yun sighed heavily and turned his attention to the other retainers.

That morning.

Chen Feng emerged alone from the rear courtyard. Smiling, he came to Duan Xuan's side and watched him seriously as he completed the first three moves of the Broken Mountain Fist.

"Not bad. Your fundamentals are exceptionally solid. Even Zhang Chen and the others are inferior to you when it comes to applying what they've learned with true mastery!"

Chen Feng praised him without reserve. "Today, your master will teach you every move of the Broken Mountain Fist.

"Once you master the complete set, even if you never attain Transformation Force in the future, you'll still be able to gain a foothold in the martial world.

"You could become an escort master or open a forge hall—neither would be a problem.

"Or you could serve as a retainer to a great family; you would surely have a place there.

"Watch carefully. Your master will first show you what true Dark Force is!"

With that, Chen Feng assumed a stance and punched through the air at a wooden training dummy diagonally in front of Duan Xuan.

The punch was fierce, yet its force remained hidden, stirring not even a ripple.

But the instant Chen Feng swiftly withdrew his fist, the untouched wooden dummy flew backward with a boom.

Duan Xuan froze. Was that force released from a distance?

Seeing his disciple's confusion, Chen Feng explained, "This is the greatest difference between Dark Force and Bright Force.

"Bright Force gathers power on the surface of the body. It is direct and violent; others can clearly see where your fist is headed

"and how powerful your fist wind is.

"For masters who practice techniques that sharpen their senses,

"such clumsy punches are hard to land on them.

"But upon reaching Dark Force, your power no longer floats on the surface. It seeps into your sinews and bones, blending into your flesh and blood.

"It accelerates the qi and blood generated beneath your feet, yet stores it all within your sinews and bones.

"When you strike, others can only sense the fist wind, but they cannot see the force.

"It gives them the illusion that you practice martial arts without having attained Bright Force.

"But in truth, its effects are even stronger than Bright Force, whose power bursts outward."

Next, Chen Feng walked up to the wooden dummy, stopping less than an arm's length away.

Then he threw another punch.

Judging by its speed and sound alone, it was identical to the previous punch as it struck the wooden dummy.

The dummy also swayed violently several times, but the moment Chen Feng withdrew his hand, a series of crackling fractures sounded from inside it.

Duan Xuan's memory was abruptly pulled back to the day he had first entered the academy five months ago.

Chen Feng had punched a wooden dummy in exactly the same way, but that dummy had remained intact until they left.

Only when Duan Xuan had stepped forward and fiddled with it had it truly shattered.

The effects appeared similar, but Duan Xuan understood that this was the vast difference between Dark Force and Transformation Force.

Chen Feng continued, "Bright Force relies on visible force to grievously wound an enemy.

"Dark Force, meanwhile, relies more on power concealed within flesh and blood.

"That is why Dark Force is also called Yin Force: appearing where the enemy least expects, striking where they are unprepared.

"Once you exchange blows with an enemy and inject your Dark Force into them, it will swiftly spread through their flesh, blood, sinews, and bones.

"When it accumulates to a certain degree, it will burst outward from within, causing them to explode to death!"

"This disciple understands!"

Dark Force pursued concealment. It hid its edge, yet wounded enemies invisibly and could damage their very foundations.

What interested Duan Xuan even more, however, was how smoothly Master Chen Feng switched between Bright Force and Dark Force.

That was a realm only Transformation Force could cultivate.

"Enough. This is all your master can help you with at the Dark Force stage. Next come the moves."

"If the first three moves are powerful techniques for martial artists of the same level below Dark Force, then the final three are ultimate fist techniques that surpass ordinary martial arts manuals." Chen Feng's tone was not exaggerated when he said this; not the slightest edge showed through it. Yet Duan Xuan could hear Chen Feng's confidence in every word.

It truly embodied those eight words of the Broken Mountain Fist: forge ahead without fear, never retreat.

At the same time, Duan Xuan again asked himself, Was the Broken Mountain Fist truly an ordinary martial art?

"The fourth move is called Ridge Overturn. If you wish to shake a great mountain, you cannot simply keep chiseling away at it with all your life. You must lift the entire mountain.

"Thus, this move is no longer limited to fighting a single opponent. It must match your Dark Force's ability to contain power within.

"Draw forth the force within your body and suppress the surrounding force field.

"If your force is powerful enough and its range broad enough,

"then even when facing a sect or opponent skilled in troop formations,

"you can forcibly seize control of the field, break their formation, bind the enemy, and trap them in place.

"When one's qi and blood are vigorous enough, this move will possess strength as heavy and solid as a mountain, with the force to blanket a hundred miles!"

Duan Xuan's heart surged. He did not know whether Chen Feng was exaggerating, but Chen Feng made him feel that it could definitely be done.

The weight of the three words "Broken Mountain Fist" rose once more in his heart.

The next instant, Chen Feng stomped heavily on the ground, and Duan Xuan felt a slight tremor beneath his feet.

Chen Feng drove both fists downward at once. The force of his punches instantly left his hands and penetrated the earth, actually spreading along the ground.

Before Duan Xuan could marvel at it, a dense, powerful force field formed around Chen Feng. It suppressed the surrounding airflow and confined Duan Xuan's body.

How was this possible? Dark Force possessed the protective astral aura of Transformation Force?

He tried to circulate his qi and blood to break through the cage, but no matter how he exerted himself, his body became extraordinarily sluggish, as though some barrier obstructed his strength.

"This is the first form, Earth Suppression!

"It can compress an opponent's space for movement and effectively restrain extremely agile martial artists. Back then, my master could even shatter the ground and form ravines!"

Seeing that Duan Xuan was already utterly astonished, Chen Feng rapidly spun and swung both fists.

In just a few seconds, the surging momentum of his fists formed a vortex of powerful force.

Duan Xuan immediately raised both arms to block, releasing force in an attempt to offset it.

Yet the force he released was bizarrely swallowed up. Even the nearby airflow flowed in reverse, pouring into Chen Feng's fists.

"Have you remembered the way I exert force and the techniques involved? This move combines offense and defense, though only at Transformation Force can it be freely converted.

"At present, it can still dissolve an opponent's attacks into nothing and briefly strengthen one's own force.

"It can also effectively defend against certain hidden weapons.

"This is the second form, Wind Swallow!"

"Next is the final form of Ridge Overturn—Ridge Crush!

"Since you wish to control the field, control it completely. You cannot merely blow a mountain away or knock it aside without being able to hold it down. Watch carefully!"

The next instant, Chen Feng leaped into the air without warning. He jumped extremely high, and his body made a gathering motion.

As he fell, his fists suddenly came together, carrying the plunging force of ten thousand jun, his own weight, and the powerful force surrounding his body.

Like a mountain ridge collapsing, they smashed down with a thunderous crash.

This punch was naturally not aimed at Duan Xuan, yet everyone in the training ground turned to look, because the impact had produced the sound of the earth splitting like a roaring flood!

Even without Chen Feng explaining it, Duan Xuan could guess that anyone who took it head-on would suffer shattered sinews and bones and collapsing qi and blood. Using it to break a formation would be no difficult task.

Perhaps even heavily armored soldiers would struggle to withstand it.

"As for the fifth and sixth moves, they are meant to deal with Transformation Realm martial artists!"

Duan Xuan was stunned. "Fighting across realms...?"