"Mutual teaching and learning."
"I enjoy guiding them. While offering guidance, not only can I address their doubts, but I also gain insights and benefits myself, which aids my own progress."
"To that end, besides taking on many apprentices at the Martial Arts Hall, I’ve also established an ’Advanced Study Hall’ outside. Regardless of whether they are from the New Faction or the Old School, I’m willing to instruct them. I strive to embrace all kinds of talents and extract more nutrients from them while guiding them, nourishing my own martial arts."
"In just over a month, the results have been significant."
"After the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms,’ I’ve combined numerous insights and, based on ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ created ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist’ and ’Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist’ in succession. The former represents the peak of the ’Cheng Family Boxing’ fighting technique, while the latter represents the peak of the ’Cheng Family Boxing’ training method."
"Master, please take a look——"
In the inner courtyard, Yan Chuan assumed a posture, aligning his body with his heart, his heart with his intent, his intent with his Qi, his Qi with his spirit, his spirit with his movement, and his movement with emptiness. He began by demonstrating the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist.’
"Gaining mastery allows adaptation!"
"Skill creates wonder!"
"Six harmonies form the body, eight techniques serve as applications!"
This is the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist.’
As Yan Chuan practiced, he explained the mental journey and various thoughts he had in creating the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist,’ offering a deep and thorough analysis.
If it were someone else, they might not understand much.
But the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist’ elevated from ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ and Cheng Fengxiao is indeed the contemporary master of ’Cheng Family Boxing.’ In this field, apart from Yan Chuan, no one else can surpass him.
Listening to Yan Chuan expounding the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist’ at this moment, Cheng Fengxiao pondered, shocked, and enlightened, experiencing a greater impact than when he first saw the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms,’ becoming deeply engrossed in it.
Yan Chuan continued practicing and explaining, while Cheng Fengxiao was mesmerized, with countless inspirations bursting in his mind. The foundation of decades of martial arts and boxing already reached a saturated state, with Cheng Fengxiao unable to progress further due to the limited capacity of his reservoir.
However, at this moment, after hearing Yan Chuan’s explanation of the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist,’ it was as if the reservoir exploded and expanded, becoming broader, deeper, and larger after the roar.
The total amount of ’pool water’ for Cheng Fengxiao did not change, but with the expansion of the pool, he could continue to ’store water.’
Constant accumulation!
Understanding more, absorbing more, yet having more doubts.
Unable to contain himself, he immediately stepped into the arena——
Right foot advancing, left foot sweeping horizontally!
Crosswind Swinging Willow!
This is a move from the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’!
Upon seeing this, Yan Chuan quickly stepped up to block.
Yan Chuan understood Cheng Fengxiao’s intention and, from start to finish, only used the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist’ to respond, embodying the demeanor of a grandmaster with each punch and kick.
Observing Cheng Fengxiao again.
He repeatedly used ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’ and ’Iron Wire Fist,’ possessing deeper expertise in ’Iron Wire Fist,’ but the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’ was not weak either!
Indeed the grandmaster of boxing!
Cheng Fengxiao had immersed himself in ’Cheng Family Boxing’ for over thirty years, boasting solid foundations and remarkable prowess. On this basis, even in just two months, he achieved extraordinary accomplishments in the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms.’
At this point, during the exchange of fists and feet, he was still progressing.
Visible to the naked eye!
Yan Chuan was astonished, deeply shocked: "Master, in the old days, by using ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ could become one of the ’Guangling Ten Tigers,’ achieving great fame as ’Tie Qiao Cheng.’ Such talent is at least ten times more than mine!"
Given such talent and dedication, coupled with Cheng Fengxiao’s understanding and persistence in ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ witnessing the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist’ which represented the supreme technique derived from ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ was akin to listening to celestial music and discovering the ultimate path——
Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist!
Guiding Cheng Fengxiao along the veins of ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ constantly absorbing, constantly ascending, and continuously progressing.
Breaking the barrier!
Continuing to store water!
Ultimately, progressing further!
Dragon Battle in the push and sweep, Hu Ben in the pulling and rubbing, Crane Formation in inciting and capturing, Leopard Palm in chopping and grabbing, Ape Arm in long strikes, Bear Climb in supporting and pulling, Wild Goose Wings in spinning and flipping, Snake Movement in extending and retracting, Eagle in the crow attack, Luan Qu in entangling and supporting, Peng Bo in shaking wings, Qilin Basin in locking!
"Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist!"
Suddenly, Cheng Fengxiao transitioned from ’Iron Wire Fist’ and ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’ to ’Twelve Postures,’ aligning with ’Six Harmonies,’ containing ’Eight Techniques,’ using ’Three Discs’ as the foundation——
Opening and closing, rising and falling!
Transforming forms and void!
Spirit and shape, clear and agile!
Movement, stillness, calmness, and communication!
"Cheng Family Boxing, at this point, reaches the pinnacle of wonder!"
Cheng Fengxiao let out a long cry, exhilarated.
Yan Chuan stepped aside, both surprised and delighted——
Yan Chuan’s mutual teaching and learning, Cheng Fengxiao’s talent is astonishing!
This grandmaster of boxing achieved a complete mastery of the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist’ during the exchange, grasping its essence with just a few words from Yan Chuan.
Breaking through shackles!
Joyful congratulations!
"Congratulations, Master, for progressing further!"
Yan Chuan was overjoyed.
After Cheng Fengxiao finished a round of the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist,’ feeling utterly exhilarated, he originally saw no path forward, and even practicing the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’ yielded only slight progress. At this moment, he finally saw the path forward and could refine even further, filling Cheng Fengxiao with joy, "Tiger Crane Double Forms! Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist! It’s all the path of ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ all familiar to me. My disciple’s talent is unmatched in history!"
Yan Chuan was astonished at Cheng Fengxiao’s talent.
After witnessing Yan Chuan’s creations of the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’ and ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist,’ Cheng Fengxiao was also immensely impressed with this talented disciple’s abilities.
Both were mutually astonished and impressed.
Ultimately, Cheng Fengxiao gained more. Reflecting on the breakthrough moments, he couldn’t help but be filled with emotions: "Success lies in ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ but so does stagnation. Stuck in this small world, my progress slowed down. Until this time, stepping out, starting with the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms,’ I experienced the vast world and gained many insights. On returning, witnessing the ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist,’ an epiphany struck, finally breaking through. From now on, with the vast world, I finally hold hope of catching up with those from the past!"
Years ago, among the ’Guangling Ten Tigers,’ even if Cheng Fengxiao wasn’t the first, he was in the top three.
Times change, so do circumstances.
Compared to those who had long entered the Guangling Academy and been recruited by the court, Cheng Fengxiao was stagnant, gradually falling to the bottom.
Originally, there was no hope for competition, and it was difficult to regain past glory.
But today, while already at the limit, he treads further, reigniting hope.
"Twenty years ago, I saved you."
"Twenty years later, you have helped me."
"Fateful encounters, indescribably wonderful."
Cheng Fengxiao was filled with emotions.
The breakthrough in boxing progressed a step further.
Cheng Fengxiao no longer felt the urgency. He wasn’t in a rush to witness Yan Chuan’s other self-created boxing method—the ’Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist,’ instead chatting about the ’Five Animals Qigong’ he saw Yan Chuan practicing just upon returning: "You’re only twenty-six, having just achieved enlightenment; your boxing achievements are advancing rapidly. Why did you think of creating a health care boxing?"
Cheng Family Boxing steers Qi-blood and exercises muscle and bone; it’s a passionate boxing.
Meanwhile, the ’Five Animals Qigong’ is gentle and methodical, a health preservation technique.
The former seeks rapid progress.
The latter aims for longevity.
One pursues slowness!
They’re fundamentally different. Practicing both can easily lead to conflicts, rendering neither favorable.
Cheng Fengxiao, concerned, couldn’t resist reminding Yan Chuan even amidst his breakthrough.
"Even Master was fooled by me."
Yan Chuan smiled and explained to Cheng Fengxiao: "Actually, this ’Five Animals Qigong’ is indeed a health preservation skill, but its roots are also partly in ’Cheng Family Boxing.’ What I demonstrated outside was the ordinary version, suitable for the general public, irrespective of age or gender. Beyond that, there’s an ’Essence Version,’ with ’Cheng Family Boxing’ at its core, integrating numerous health preservation principles, ultimately creating a version that eliminates all aspects that exhaust vitality and instead focuses on cultivating vitality and nurturing boxing intent, training a vitality that fosters growth, infusing more vitality into ’Cheng Family Boxing.’
Martial Arts Practitioners are known for advancing bravely.
People of this kind naturally reject ’health preservation techniques.’
Only Yan Chuan could do this.
Combining ’Five Animals Qigong,’ health preservation books, and ’Cheng Family Boxing,’ ultimately creating this ’health preservation skill,’ the health preservation attribute slightly diminished, with the main focus still on aiding Yan Chuan’s boxing progress and martial arts cultivation.
Practicing this boxing method cultivates a vibrant and flowing vitality that can nurture and repair the internal and external injuries caused by the overly aggressive practice of ’Slaughter Sword Cheng Family Boxing.’
Too many warriors are ferocious young but are overwhelmed by the Five labors and Seven injuries by their forties or fifties, leading to early decline.
Yan Chuan aims to prevent such situations.
’Five Animals Qigong’ is crucial.
"I see." Cheng Fengxiao finally understood and felt relieved, looking at Yan Chuan with a complex mix of emotions——
Perhaps all combined.
Considering from ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’ to ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist,’ and from ’Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist’ to ’Five Animals Qigong,’ every boxing method and martial skill is exquisite, each with its unique thought and wonder.
Yan Chuan creating all these skills and techniques seemed as easy as drinking water, a sight Cheng Fengxiao had never seen before.
The master and disciple duo, after sparring, continued their conversation.
Having been away from home for two months, too many things had happened to the Martial Arts Hall, including Yan Chuan himself——
Under Yan Chuan’s guidance, the progress in boxing for Wei Quan and the other two.
Yan Chuan, after ’Tiger Crane Double Forms,’ created ’Six Harmonies Eight Techniques Fist,’ ’Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist,’ and ’Five Animals Qigong.’
After achieving enlightenment, Yan Chuan engaged in mutual teaching and learning, establishing an ’Advanced Study Hall.’ While earning money, he absorbed nutrients to refine himself.
The Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall exceeded a hundred disciples.
The ’Martial Arts Academy’s Ultimate Skill’ increased to twenty-seven techniques.
Du Hanfeng’s sneak attack ended in his own demise.
Information from the Three Martial Divisions and True Martial Bureau.
Gained fame in Guangling City, known as the ’Jade-faced Tiger,’ ranking first among the ’Ten Tigers of the Present.’
Old-school experts in Guangling City aided the ’Grandmaster Path.’
Defeated the Three States Criminal, Fan Defang, and acquired the Swallow Sect’s secret manual.
Additionally, Xun Guilan visited, gifting a Star Stone and discussing the ’Mountain and Sea Realm.’
One event after another.
In just two months, Yan Chuan’s experiences at the Martial Arts Hall and in Guangling City were undoubtedly rich.
Yan Chuan kept his words concise and to the point, while Cheng Fengxiao interrupted or inquired from time to time. This way, the master and disciple chatted for an entire morning, finally covering the happenings of the past two months.