mile and expression is completely identical, if it is not Shaolin 72 supreme consummate skill’s [Blossom Grasping Finger] then what else can it be? The crowd knew that Jiumozhi is the Grand Protector of Tubo, he is conferred the title of Great Bright Wheel King, every 5 years he will hold a session at Snow Mountain’s Great Wheel Temple, giving lectures on Buddhist teachings, all the senior monks will gather to listen, debating scriptures and asking difficult questions, all of them had high praise for him. Jiumozhi is a famous monk known throughout the Buddhist circle, how can his martial arts not be of Buddhist origins?

However Jiumozhi was secretly afraid: “How did this little monk know i did not use [Blossom Grasping Finger]? Not Buddhist martial arts?” in an instant he understood: “Yes! [Blossom Grasping Finger] is a peaceful and benevolent skill, it only seals an opponent’s acupoint, it controls and not injure, in my haste to seek victory i channelled my [Blazing Sabre Skill], my finger strength is too violent, unexpectedly it pierce 3 small holes in that old monk, it is not the original intention of monk JiaXie’s blossom smile. Presumable this little monk knows as well.”

Jiumozhi is naturally wise and farsighted, from young age he had very fortunate encounter, he met Tantric Buddhist Master NingMaPai who instructed him in [Blazing Sabre Skill], it is a divine skill that send out waves of powerful energy, at Dali’s TianLong Monastery he achieved victory over KuRong, BenYin, BenXiang, etc, numerous top experts, afterwards he had another fortunate encounter and obtained the manual of [Minor Formless Skill]. His purpose in coming to Shaolin is to rely on his martial arts and single-handedly topple the world-renown ancient Buddhist temple, he saw that Xu Zhu is merely around 20 years of age, although his [Circular Acupoint Sealing Finger Skill] is rather mysterious and profound but he presume his martial art is most likely limited, thus he smile and said: “Unexpectedly little master claims my [Blossom Grasping Finger] is not Buddhist’s martial arts, then what kind of martial art does the supreme consummate skills of Shaolin belong to?”

Xu Zhu is not gifted in debates, he merely said: “Martial grandfather XuanDu’s [Blossom Grasping Finger] is naturally of Buddhist’s origins, you….the one executed by you…it is not….” while speaking he raise his left hand, he copied XuanDu’s technique and also flick 3 times, his finger strength is empowered by [Minor Formless Skill]. He is respectful toward others, this 3 finger flick is not directed at Jiumozhi but at spots where no one is near, everyone heard 3 ‘Tang’ ‘Tang’ ‘Tang’ sound, the copper bell in the main hall produced huge sound. Xu Zhu’s finger flick all landed on the bell, it is as if someone use the bell’s striker to forcefully ram the bell. When the crowd heard it they were all equally amazed.

Jiumozhi call out: “Excellent skill! Come try my [Prajna Palm]!” at once he raise his palm, it appear as if he is about to salute, however his palm never come together, with a ‘Hu’ sound a burst of palm force expel out from between his palm, it rush swiftly towards Xu Zhu, it is a move from [Prajna Palm] called “Heavenly Wind From Canyon”. The essence of [Prajna Palm] is base on “Emptiness’, “Negation”, “Non-emptiness” and “Non-negation”, Jiumozhi’s palm is filled with violence and malice, it greatly differs from the original intention of [Prajna Palm].

Xu Zhu saw the incoming palm force is too violent, he have to block it, at once he execute a move from [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain] to dispel the incoming palm force.

Jiumozhi felt the opposing palm contain a hidden suction force, it so happen to restrain his own palm force, it also use [Minor Formless Skill] as the foundation, his heart trembled with fear, he smile and said: “Little master, is that Buddhist martial arts? Today i came to your precious temple to experience the divine skills of Shaolin, how come you execute heretic moves instead? Shaolin martial art is one of the very best in Song nation, don’t tell me it is false reputation and it is no different than common martial arts?” once he knew the unique nature of Xu Zhu’s internal energy, he did not feel confident of victory, thus he tried to debate and force Xu Zhu to use Shaolin’s martial arts.

How would Xu Zhu understand Jiumozhi’s true intention, he reply bluntly: “Junior monk aptitude is low, i only learn [Luohan Fists] and [Skanda Palm], it is the basic foundation skills of Shaolin, how can i exchange blows with Grand Tutor?” Jiumozhi laugh out loud and said: “You still have some self-awareness, since you are not my match then step down!” Xu Zhu said: “Yes! Junior monk will take his leave now.” he put his palms together and retreat back into the Xu generation crowd.

However abbot XuanCi is extremely astute, although he don’t understand the origins of Xu Zhu’s martial arts but from the few moves displayed just now, the moves are ingenious, internal energy deep and profound, it is more than sufficient to rival Jiumozhi, Shaolin is at a critical juncture of life and death, it would be better to dispatch Xu Zhu to ward off Jiumozhi for some time, even if he lose it is still better than doing nothing, thus he said: “Grand Tutor claims he is proficient in Shaolin’s 72 supreme consummate skill, you are brilliant and well-learned, everyone admire you very much. As for Shaolin’s basic foundation skills, naturally you would think nothing of it. Xu Zhu, our monks are ranked according to Xuan, Hui, Xu, Kong, you are the 3rd generation disciple of Shaolin, you are definitely not qualified to fight against the number one expert from Tubo. However Grand Tutor came from a distant place, it is difficult to chance upon this golden opportunity, you may use [Luohan Fists] and [Skanda Palm] to ask Grand Tutor for advice.” he phrased his speech clearly, Xu Zhu is merely a little monk from 3rd generation, he only learn the basic foundation skills of Shaolin, Shaolin will not suffer any damage to its reputation if Xu Zhu suffer a defeat under Jiumozhi, but if by fluke Xu Zhu manage to hold on for the time taken to burn 1-2 joss-stick, he would seize the opportunity and stop the fight, by then Jiumozhi would not have any reason to tangle on.

Xu Zhu heard the order from abbot, he dare not disobey, he bow and said: “Yes” he took a few steps forward, press his palms together and said: “Grand Tutor please be lenient!” since his opponent is a senior expert, he definitely won’t make the first move, at once Xu Zhu’s palm descend in salute, it is the introductory gesture of [Skanda Palm], “Lingshan Greeting Buddha”. In Shaolin, he studied Buddhist scriptures for half of the day and practiced martial arts for the other half, its been over 10 years, he have long mastered [Luohan Fists] and [Skanda Palm] and know the moves inside-out. The move “Lingshan Greeting Buddha”, originally it is a gesture to salute an opponent, its intention is to highlight the importance of courtesy for Buddhist disciples, they should not be fierce and eager to fight. However Xu Zhu currently possess the internal energy of the top 3 experts of Carefree Sect combined, the teachings and advice of Child Elder, as well as the considerable benefits gained by 10 days of study in the stone cellar of Vulture Palace, as he lowered both his palms in salute, his monk robe fluttered slightly, his internal energy circulate and protect his entire body.