"It seems I'll have to start investigating that Sword Buddha Yan Shisan when I get back!"
The old Puyin narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashing within them, as he made a plan in his mind.
No matter what, the Great God of Shaolin Temple must be recovered, and my Shaolin secret techniques must not be passed on to outsiders!
"I advise you not to go looking for trouble with Yan Shisan. Although that guy calls himself the Sword Buddha and usually acts like a nice guy, he is actually a complete monster. I prefer to call him the Sword Demon."
The Thirteen Deadly Swords technique that guy cultivated was inherited from his ancestor Bai Suzhen. It was a top-tier Innate martial art, and what was even more terrifying was that the sword technique also contained a fourteenth and fifteenth sword.
Although the last two sword strikes can only be derived from the previous sword techniques and cannot leave a specific inheritance, given that guy's comprehension and talent, it might be difficult for him to comprehend the fifteenth sword strike, but the fourteenth sword strike will definitely be no problem.
The fourteenth Sword One strike would be enough to kill even Xiantian Grandmaster the Innate Realm. It is said that when Grandmaster Fahai critically wounded by a plot by Bai Suzhen Shaolin Temple, Bai Suzhen, enraged, unleashed the fifteenth sword, annihilating many of Shaolin Temple's contemporary masters. Perhaps it was from that time that the Shaolin Temple's lineage began to falter.
Wang Hao seemed to see through what the old Puyin was thinking, sneered, and continued to deceive him.
In truth, he was also quite helpless. After all, Shaolin Temple had a powerful master who was Xiantian Grandmaster. He had to plan carefully when facing this powerful man, otherwise, let alone tricking Shaolin Temple into revealing its divine skills, he would be lucky to avoid being defeated.
Don't assume that Shaolin Temple is easy to talk to just because it's Buddhist Dao sect. There are plenty of ruthless people inside, especially in the era of the Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Proud Wanderer, where the entire martial arts world is filled with a dark element and Ruthless emerge one after another. You must be careful when dealing with them.
Therefore, before going to Shaolin Temple to deceive people, you must first make a name for yourself, at least enough to make Shaolin Temple wary.
As expected, upon hearing this, the old Puyin's pupils suddenly contracted, and he forced a dry laugh, saying, "You jest, benefactor. I am a monk, how could I possibly do anything excessive to others? However, I have a request that I hope you, benefactor Dugu, will grant."
"Since it's an unreasonable request, then don't bother."
Wang Hao directly refused, displaying his aloof and handsome demeanor.
Master Hao, I'm now the Sword Saint Dugu Jian, a standard aloof and handsome god. Would it be so embarrassing if I just did whatever you asked me to do?
"..."
The old Puyin was dumbfounded; he hadn't expected Wang Hao to act so unpredictably.
Shouldn't it be that I, the old monk, make this impolite request, you politely say "please speak frankly," then I state my request, and finally you hesitate before agreeing?
How did it turn out like this?
"I know what you mean, Grandmaster, but I can't make decisions about Sword Buddha. After all, he's much stronger than me. But I reckon he'll probably make a trip to your Shaolin Temple."
Firstly, our Great Heavenly Demon intends to establish our sect's reputation in the Central Plains martial arts world. Secondly, that Sword Buddha fellow also wants to witness the power and strength of Shaolin Temple and settle the score for what happened to our ancestors.
Seeing that he had piqued their interest enough, Wang Hao revealed the answer.
He would never go to Shaolin Temple before reaching the Peak Grandmaster, which is what the world calls the Half-step Innate Realm.
So he doesn't know exactly when he'll go there; all he's sure of now is that he'll go using a disguised form of Yan Shisan to fool people.
At the same time, this way, one won't appear deliberate or pretentious, minimizing Shaolin Temple's vigilance and suspicion, making it much easier to deceive him.
"Is that Sword Buddha Yan Benefactor much stronger than you, Benefactor Dugu?"
A tremor ran through him, Puyin asked urgently.
Wang Hao had witnessed the battle between Wheel-Turning King, and those five swords alone were enough to establish that his strength was among the top tier of those at the Half-step Innate.
But now this person says he is inferior to the Sword Buddha Yan Shisan, and his expression carries a clear sense of fear and frustration, probably because he was defeated by the Sword Buddha in the past.
Add to that the terrifying Thirteen Deadly Swords this person mentioned, and this is really troublesome!
It would be ridiculous if the Shaolin Temple failed to reclaim the Great God and instead suffered heavy losses or even annihilation.
"When that guy didn't reveal his Sword Demon form and unleashed the Thirteen Deadly Swords, his strength was about equal to mine. But he cultivated the Golden Bell Shield Golden Bell Shield and directly used it on me. I couldn't even break through the protective Golden Bell formed by his true energy, so how could I possibly defeat him?"
Rolling his eyes in annoyance, Wang Hao briefly introduced the so-called Yan Shisan's strength. Then, as if he had thought of something, his eyes lit up, and he looked at the old Puyin with a smile.
"Benefactor, why are you looking at this old monk like that?"
Puyin, who was still in shock at Yan Shisan's powerful strength, felt a chill run down his spine when he saw Wang Hao's smiling face. He felt as if he were being watched by a greedy jackal.
That's not a good look!
"Since Grandmaster Puyin specializes in the Shaolin Temple's Golden Bell Shield technique, he must possess the complete manual for the Golden Bell Shield, right?"
Wang Hao asked with a smile.
After deceiving people for so long, it's time to finally reveal the truth.
"This old monk has indeed received all the teachings of the Golden Bell Shield... well, all the existing Golden Bell Shield teachings of my Shaolin Temple, but this is a secret technique of our temple and must not be passed on to outsiders."
Puyin stared warily at Wang Hao, naturally noticing that the man before him was interested in his Golden Bell Shield.
However, as he said, the Golden Bell Shield is the Shaolin Temple's top secret technique and cannot be passed on to outsiders. Even though he has a high status in the Shaolin Temple, he cannot break this rule.
" Grandmaster, please don't be so quick to refuse. My Dugu Family and the Yan Household have been on good terms for generations, and we have even intermarried frequently. Therefore, we have both received some of each other's martial arts inheritance, including the Golden Bell Shield Cover."
Although the Golden Bell Shield technique I possess only has four stages of cultivation, it is the most complete version. In terms of value, it is in no way inferior to the complete Golden Bell Shield inheritance currently existing in your temple. I wonder if the Grandmaster would be willing to exchange ideas with me?"
Wang Hao continued to smile as he looked at the old monk Puyin. When he saw the old monk approaching, he knew that the other party would definitely agree.
"This..."
The old Puyin hesitated, but was also tempted.
After all, that's the original Golden Bell Shield manual!
If we can get our hands on it, we will surely be able to glimpse the secrets of the Golden Bell Shield. Even if we cannot complete the entire Golden Bell Shield manual, we can at least confirm the truthfulness of what this person said.
Words may contain truth or falsehood, but secret manuals certainly don't; this is the most authentic evidence.
He simply didn't know Wang Hao's purpose in doing so.
"Could you please state the purpose of your actions?"
Puyin is a straightforward person; when he has doubts, he speaks them directly, which is tantamount to indirectly expressing his opinion.
Is it hard to guess?
Rolling his eyes again, Wang Hao explained, "I exchanged the Golden Bell Shield with you so that I could break through that Sword Buddha's Golden Bell Shield. Before you reach the twelfth level of mastery, the Golden Bell Shield cannot eliminate all its weaknesses; it's just that it's relatively hard to find."
Although your Shaolin Temple's lineage has been severed and its core secrets lost, the basic training methods are still genuine. Perhaps by referring to them, you can find that Sword Buddha's Achilles' heel!
As Wang Hao spoke, he put on an expression of both anger and anticipation, as if he was annoyed at being defeated by Yan Shisan, yet also excited and expectant about finding Yan Shisan's weakness.
" Amitabha Buddha, you have a karmic connection with our temple, so today I will do you a favor. You, Benefactor Dugu, may first explain the first four stages of the Golden Bell Shield, and then I will reveal the complete cultivation method of our temple's Golden Bell Shield."
With his hands clasped together, Puyin chanted a Buddhist prayer, agreeing to Wang Hao's suggestion. He showed no embarrassment at having contradicted his earlier statement that the matter should not be shared, clearly demonstrating that he had long since developed a thick skin.
However, he also had a trick up his sleeve, letting Wang Hao speak first, and then deciding whether to reveal the Shaolin Golden Bell Shield technique after confirming its authenticity.
"Thank you, Grandmaster!"
Wang Hao didn't care about the old Puyin's tricks and directly began to explain the cultivation method of the so-called first four stages of the Golden Bell Shield.
He naturally doesn't have the cultivation method for the Golden Bell Shield from Hong Kong comics, but he can imitate it by activating the Dao Comprehension Function!
Since he's already created a knock-off of the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship, he wouldn't mind creating Hong Kong Comic Version Golden Bell Shield.
With his current martial arts foundation, plus the External Training Golden Bell Shield technique he already possesses, it wouldn't be difficult for him to deduce a knock-off version of the Hong Kong comic's Golden Bell Shield.
At least the so-called first four levels were not difficult. He had activated his Dao Comprehension Function to deduce the truth as soon as he entered this room. He had already prepared everything and was just waiting for the old monk to take the bait.
The old Puyin listened very attentively, and as he listened, he compared it with his own Shaolin Golden Bell Shield technique. The joy and shock on his face grew stronger and stronger.
As someone who had mastered the Golden Bell Shield to the point of reaching the Half-step Innate Realm, he naturally had a profound understanding of the Shaolin Golden Bell Shield. He could tell that the Golden Bell Shield Wang Hao spoke of was indeed very similar to the Shaolin Golden Bell Shield he himself cultivated, but it was more refined and, most importantly, it contained a secret method for forging the physical body's acupoints.
Even without these key techniques and secret methods, the Golden Bell Shield is already the most powerful martial art in the world. Now, with the addition of the accompanying secret methods for forging the body's key points, its power instantly increases more than tenfold.
This is just his initial estimate; the actual situation is likely to be even more terrifying.
Moreover, the original Golden Bell Shield even has a matching secret technique for repairing hidden injuries. This technique is extremely ingenious and still has a significant effect on him now.
No wonder the original version of the Golden Bell Shield was known as Invincible; it truly deserved that title.
In other words, the secrets of the Four Great Shaolin Great God are real!
Suppressing his overwhelming joy, the old Puyin did not hide anything and directly revealed all the cultivation methods of the Shaolin Golden Bell Shield, even explaining his own insights to Wang Hao.
Although the Golden Bell Shield is the Shaolin Temple's top secret technique, which must never be passed on to outsiders, it is far inferior to the original version of the Golden Bell Shield.
To be honest, he's the one who made the biggest profit!
Compared to this original version of divine skill, their Shaolin Golden Bell Shield is rubbish. It's fine if it's spread outside; I believe even the Fangzhang would make the same decision if he were here.
And so, a highly respected monk from Shaolin Temple was completely fooled by Wang Hao.
Wang Hao, a model youth of the new era, felt guilty for fooling such an elderly person, so he took the opportunity to reveal the settings of the other three Shaolin Great God in Hong Kong comics, laying the groundwork for his future trip to Shaolin Temple.
With this performance and the blatant attempt to create a fake Hong Kong comic book version of the Golden Bell Shield as a prelude, the Shaolin Temple should be able to take some action. All we need to do then is go and deceive them.
Finally, Grandmaster Puyin left with a joyful expression, unaware that a dozen pairs of eyes were secretly watching his figure.
However, because Puyin was an external martial arts practitioner, his spiritual perception was somewhat lacking. In addition, he was in a state of great joy at the moment, which further reduced his perception of the outside world, so he did not notice those people in the shadows.
As for Wang Hao inside the room, although he noticed, he was too lazy to pay attention. He was currently eager to activate his Dao Comprehension Function and use the Shaolin Golden Bell Shield he had obtained to deduce the subsequent cultivation methods of the second level of the Nine Revolutions Body Tempering Instruction Technique!