Chapter 140: Chapter 139: Secret
"The Black Tortoise Sect and the White Tiger Sect?"
A flash of surprise flickered in Zhao Xuanqi’s eyes when he heard the two names.
The Four Saints Sect were the four strongest Beast Form Fist Schools in the Divine Land. He was, of course, aware of them—especially since he had a blood feud with one of them in this body. However, as far as he could recall, he’d never had any dealings with anyone from the Four Saints Sect. ’Why would they suddenly seek a meeting with me?’
"The Four Saints Sect may be grouped together in name, but they are all independent. In fact, due to some old grudges, the Cyan Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise Sects hold a long-standing resentment toward the Vermilion Bird Sect. Your match against Wu Yin had a huge impact. Successors from the White Tiger and Black Tortoise Sects were present, and they became very interested in the Fist Technique you displayed. Since they happen to have an old relationship with our Divine Martial Department, they reached out to us. Of course, whether or not you meet them is still up to you."
Sun Yunyong knew Zhao Xuanqi’s true identity, so he made a point of explaining the relationship between the Black Tortoise and White Tiger Sects and the Vermilion Bird Sect.
"They tracked me down all the way to your Divine Martial Department. It seems they’ve thoroughly investigated my background," Zhao Xuanqi said, his eyes narrowing slightly. "To go to such lengths and pay such a price... is it really just for a friendly exchange?"
Hearing this, Sun Yunyong gave a meaningful look to Yang Zhongliang beside him. Yang Zhongliang understood immediately, left the hall, and closed the main doors, leaving the space to Zhao Xuanqi and Sun Yunyong.
"Your guess is correct. The White Tiger and Black Tortoise Sects aren’t here for a simple exchange. It’s because of your Secret Transmission."
Sun Yunyong lowered his voice and said to Zhao Xuanqi, "The Secret Transmission you cultivate is incredibly profound. Your attainments in Beast Form Fist are likely unparalleled, even by the legacies of the Four Saints Sect. You revealed too much in your match with Wu Yin. The successors of the Black Tortoise and White Tiger Sects saw it, and it seemed to resemble a supreme, legendary Fist Technique from their own Four Saints Sect lore."
"A legendary, supreme Fist Technique?"
Zhao Xuanqi frowned slightly.
"Legend has it that during the Wilderness Age of the Divine Land, a powerful expert appeared out of nowhere and became the first person in history to break through to the Divine General realm. This person’s Fist Technique combined the essence and Profound Techniques of all Beast Form Fists, allowing him to switch between and combine any Beast Form, and even create powerful Beast Forms that surpassed ordinary beasts and Rare Beasts. In the ancient records passed down through the ages, this person is called the ’Holy Beast Divine General.’ He is considered not only the progenitor of all fists but also the very first Divine General."
"The ancestors of the Four Saints Sect were this person’s disciples. Due to their limited talent, they only comprehended a portion of the Holy Beast’s essence, which led to the creation of the Four Saints Sect. The White Tiger Sect obtained the essence and Profound Techniques of walking beasts; its Fist Technique is firm, fierce, and filled with Overbearing Fury, its Force relentless and unstoppable. The Vermilion Bird Sect obtained the essence and Profound Techniques of flying birds; its Fist Technique is agile and unpredictable, beautiful yet deadly, and its Force is obscure and difficult to read. The Black Tortoise Sect obtained the essence of snakes and shelled creatures, excelling at Inner Breath techniques and organ manipulation; its Fist Technique is both steady and agile, its Force a balance of firm and soft. As for the Cyan Dragon Sect, it inherited the Divine Intent of the Holy Beast, specializing in all kinds of Spiritual Secret Techniques, physical Secret Techniques, and combat Secret Techniques. Its abilities are almost magical."
"Legend says that if the Profound Techniques of the four sects’ Fist Techniques are combined, they form that fabled Fist Technique—the Holy Beast’s Secret Transmission. Xuanqi, there’s no one else here," Sun Yunyong said to Zhao Xuanqi, his expression grave and his voice low. "Be straight with me. Is your Fist Technique this Holy Beast Fist? If it is, we could be in a lot of trouble."
As Zhao Xuanqi listened to Sun Yunyong’s description, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper. A strange sense of familiarity rose within him.
The Hundred Beasts Fist was divided into four major Forms.
The Fierce Form, the Form of walking beasts. The Soaring Form, the Form of flying birds. The Yi’s Form, the Form of the turtle and snake. The Transforming Form, the Form of Secret Techniques.
’It seems they do correspond, to a certain degree, with the core characteristics of the Four Saints Sect’s Secret Transmissions.’
’However, the general development and trajectory of this world are quite similar to my previous life on Blue Star. The Martial Dao hierarchy and Profound Techniques are also similar. While the various creatures are slightly different, their fundamental principles are actually interconnected. If someone on Blue Star could observe the forms of a hundred beasts and create the foundation of the Hundred Beasts Fist, it’s not impossible that someone in this world could have done something similar.’
’So, could the Fist Technique above the Four Saints Sect, the Holy Beast Fist, be this world’s version of the Hundred Beasts Fist?’
’But besides that possibility, there was another, far more terrifying one the more he thought about it.’
’He, Zhao Xuanqi, did not belong to this world. He had been reincarnated from Blue Star, his spirit and will entering the body of Zhao Qi.’
’But as for why something so strange had happened to him, not even Zhao Xuanqi himself could say.’
’He only knew that back then, under the frenzied bombardment of modern weaponry, a vast swathe of land had been flattened to a depth of dozens of meters. He had completely lost consciousness under that terrifying power, and he couldn’t remember anything else.’
’So, was it possible that he wasn’t the first person to be reincarnated into this world? Or, perhaps... someone from this world had been reincarnated on Blue Star back then?’
’If that were true, then this whole affair likely concealed some earth-shattering secrets.’
"This matter is probably a bit complicated. I can’t guarantee whether the Fist Technique I practice is related to the Four Saints Sect or not," Zhao Xuanqi said after a moment of contemplation. "I’ll meet with the people from the White Tiger and Black Tortoise Sects. After seeing them, I might get a clearer picture."
Now, he was very interested in the Four Saints Sect.
"You should still confirm this as soon as possible. Within the Four Saints Sect, the Vermilion Bird Sect now controls the Phoenix Army. Its Military Commander, Lin Quelan, despite being a woman, has the spirit of an ancient empress. Her Martial Dao strength has also reached the pinnacle. After integrating the Secret Transmissions of the Four Saints Sect, her power is now as deep as an abyss, immeasurable. It’s even possible she could contend with Yuan Tianhao of the Beidou Army for the title of the strongest expert in the Divine Land."
"If it really is that Fist Technique, once word gets out, it will inevitably attract her attention and that of the Vermilion Bird Sect. That will lead to a lot of trouble, and we need to prepare in advance," Sun Yunyong said gravely.
"After this meeting, I should be able to confirm a few things," Zhao Xuanqi said with a nod.
"Alright, then. I’ll go reply to the Black Tortoise and White Tiger Sects. You just set a time," Sun Yunyong said.
"Sometime in the next two days. You can decide the specific location," Zhao Xuanqi replied.
Soon, the people from the White Tiger and Black Tortoise Sects received a reply delivered by someone from the National Salvation Association. The members of both sects immediately began making the necessary preparations.
「Two days later.」
The members of the White Tiger and Black Tortoise Sects arrived by car at a courtyard in the northern outskirts of Jinmen.
The courtyard looked rather old, as if it had been uninhabited for some time. Weeds could be seen growing at the base of the walls.
The car doors opened. Xu Ji, Peng Weishan, Shi Huai’an, and Fan Shiyan stepped out of two cars and saw Sun Yunyong waiting for them at the entrance.
"Gentlemen, the person you wish to see is inside the courtyard. Please, come in."
Sun Yunyong said to the four men with a smile, gesturing toward the closed courtyard gates in a welcoming manner.
