137: Chapter 137 Deduction and Integration: The Combination of Tai Chi and Internal Energy

The Urgent Need for Fusion Deduction

The day before the Taiji Secret Realm opened, while Chen Wu was Cultivating beside the Origin Pool, he suddenly encountered a 'Energy Technique conflict'—he attempted to integrate the 'Fixed Energy' of the Taiji Thirteen Forms into his Xingji Fist Internal Skill, but the Qi Energy pellet in his Dantian fluctuated violently.

The pale gold Xingji Internal Skill and the pale green Taiji Power collided within his body like two incompatible streams of water; not only did they fail to fuse, but they caused his Qi and blood to surge, and the trajectories of the Qi Energy on the practice stake also became chaotic.

"What's going on?" Lin Mo's tactical tablet immediately popped up a 'Qi Energy conflict warning'. The Qi Energy map on the screen showed a 15% deviation between the 'hard and soft balance' trajectory of the Xingji Internal Skill and the 'Yin and Yang flow' trajectory of the Taiji Power.

The Qi Energy at the point of deviation was tearing at each other, causing the overall stability of the Qi Energy to plummet from 95% to 60%.

"I didn't have any problems practicing single energy techniques before, so why does it conflict as soon as I combine it with Internal Skill?" Chen Wu clutched his chest, his Xingji soft energy flowing slowly within his body, trying to calm the chaotic Qi Energy.

"If I enter the Secret Realm with this kind of conflict, it's very likely to cause trouble if I encounter a Qi Energy trap, not to mention unlocking the fusion jade in the Pavilion of Supreme Treasures!"

In the global live stream chat, the audience expressed their concern for Chen Wu. Watcher of Huangtu Slope, Old Zhao, left a message: "Teacher Chen, don't worry, take your time to find the cause!"

Amir from Egypt sent over some 'Pyramid Qi Energy Fusion Experience': "You can try using different breathing frequencies to adjust the rhythm of the Qi Energy!"

Real-time analysis by the Technical Department showed that this 'Fusion conflict between energy techniques and Internal Skill' was quite common in the history of traditional martial arts.

Back when Wudang and Shaolin attempted to fuse energy techniques, they also experienced Qi Energy disorder due to different Internal Skill Systems, taking three years to find a solution—this made the team's atmosphere heavy, as they only had one day to prepare.

Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan arrived upon hearing the news, holding the "Complete Explanation of Taiji Internal Skill" in his hand, and turned to the "Yin and Yang Adaptation" chapter.

"Xingji Fist Internal Skill has 'hardness and softness' as its core, while Taiji Power has 'Yin and Yang' as its Foundation. They look similar, but their Foundations are actually different," he pointed to the Qi Energy map on the page.

"The hardness and softness of Xingji Internal Skill is 'parallel coexistence,' while the Yin and Yang of Taiji Power is 'cyclic flow.' You only focused on the Fusion of Moves before and ignored the adaptation of the Internal Skill Foundation, which is why the conflict occurred."

He also revealed that among the generations of successors of Taiji Villa, only Yang Shouren had successfully fused Taiji Power with external Internal Skill, and the secret was recorded in the 'hidden annotations' of the ancient manual "Taiji Thirteen Forms," but it required specific conditions to appear.

Grandpa Wang's dry tobacco pipe made a muffled sound as he tapped it beside the Origin Pool. The old man flipped out the "Internal Skill Chapter" of the tombskeeper team records.

Inside the yellowing pages were records of Chen Wu's Great-grandfather's "Yijin Energy Fusion Method": "Your Great-grandfather fused Xingyi Fist and Yijin Energy back then by using 'Qi Energy bridging'—find the common ground between the two Internal Skills, use the common ground as a bridge, and then gradually adjust the trajectory deviation."

The pipe bowl tapped the surface of the Origin Pool. "The Qi Energy of the Origin Pool is 'Yin and Yang, hardness and softness coexistence,' perhaps it can help you find the common ground!"

The "Taiji Guardian" bronze plaque in the camphor wood box suddenly began to glow. Pale gold Qi Energy flowed along the pool water, drawing a "hardness and softness, Yin and Yang coexistence" totem on the water surface, as if hinting at the direction of the Fusion.

Hidden Annotations in the Ancient Manual: The Key Clue to Fusion

Chen Wu spread the "Taiji Thirteen Forms" ancient manual on the edge of the Origin Pool and injected his Xingji Internal Skill into it—a miraculous scene occurred.

The 'hidden annotations' that had never appeared before suddenly emerged on the blank space of the page, nourished by the Qi Energy of the Origin Pool, written in pale green Qi Energy: "Yin and Yang produce hardness and softness, hardness and softness transform into Yin and Yang. For Internal Skill Fusion, one must use the 'Qi Energy pivot' as a guide. The pivot is three inches below the Dantian; left is hard, right is soft, above is Yang, below is Yin. When the four return to one, coexistence is achieved."

"Qi Energy pivot?" Chen Wu followed the guidance of the annotations and gathered his Xingji Internal Skill at the spot three inches below his Dantian—there was indeed a 'Qi Energy node' there that he had never noticed during his previous Cultivation.

He attempted to inject the pale gold Xingji hard and soft energy into the left and right sides of the node, and then injected the pale green Taiji Yin and Yang energy into the top and bottom sides.

The four streams of Qi Energy met at the node, actually forming a miniature "hard and soft, Yin and Yang sphere." Although it was not yet stable, it no longer conflicted with each other, and the Qi Energy pellet in his Dantian gradually returned to stability.

"It works!" Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan's eyes were full of excitement. "This is the Fusion secret of our ancestor Yang Shouren! The Qi Energy pivot is like a 'converter' that can transform hard and soft energy into Yin and Yang energy, and can also transform Yin and Yang energy into hard and soft energy."

He looked at the Qi Energy sphere within Chen Wu's body. "The problem now is how to make this pivot operate stably, so that the four streams of Qi Energy change from 'temporary coexistence' to 'permanent Fusion.'"

The inheritance grass of the Flower Girl bloomed beside the ancient manual. Eight-colored petals gently covered the hidden annotations, and dew drops rolled on the surface of the leaves, clarifying the "Pivot Operation Method" in the annotations.

"The Qi Energy pivot requires 'synchronized breathing'—when inhaling, the hard energy and Yang energy rotate clockwise, while the soft energy and Yin energy rotate counter-clockwise; when exhaling, the hard energy and Yang energy rotate counter-clockwise, while the soft energy and Yin energy rotate clockwise. For every breath taken, the degree of Fusion increases by 1%. It will stabilize after 100 breaths."

The young girl dripped some "Resonance Dew" onto the petals. Seven-colored light flowed along Chen Wu's wrist and into his body. The miniature sphere at the Qi Energy pivot suddenly glowed, and the circulation speed of the four streams of Qi Energy accelerated, with the Fusion degree increasing from 10% to 20%.

Chen Wu adjusted according to the "Synchronized Breathing Method"—when inhaling, the Qi Energy pivot three inches below the Dantian rotated clockwise, and the Xingji hard energy and Taiji Yang energy flowed like two golden Dragons along the left and top sides of the pivot.

When exhaling, the pivot rotated counter-clockwise, and the Xingji soft energy and Taiji Yin energy wound along the right and bottom sides like two green snakes.

Lin Mo's tablet showed that after every breath, the Qi Energy Fusion degree steadily increased by 1%, and the Qi Energy stability also gradually recovered: 70%, 80%, 90%...

When the 100th breath ended, the Qi Energy Fusion degree reached 100%, and the Qi Energy stability returned to 98%, which was 3% higher than before!

In the global live stream chat, the audience instantly boiled over. Nurse Emily left a message: "It's so amazing! The hidden annotations were actually the key!"

Amir from Egypt sent over a "Fusion Practice Plan": "I want to teach the pivot breathing method to the children of the pyramids!"

The "Fusion Adaptation Analysis" of the Technical Department showed that the Fusion degree between Chen Wu's Xingji Internal Skill and Taiji Power had reached 98%, and the adaptation degree of the "Fixed Energy" with the Xingji Internal Skill had reached 100%, fully meeting the requirements for Secret Realm exploration—this allowed the team to finally let go of their anxious hearts.

Actual Combat Verification: The Power of the Fusion Energy Technique

To verify the actual combat effect of the Fusion Energy Technique, Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan proposed a "limit test"—Lu Feng's security team and the Taiji Guard would join forces to test Chen Wu with "Qi Energy simulation traps" and "actual combat sieges," simulating the dangerous scenarios that might be encountered in the Secret Realm.

The global live stream camera focused on the "Simulated Secret Realm Area" beside the Origin Pool, and 92 billion viewers were looking forward to the first actual combat demonstration of the Fusion Energy Technique.

The first level was the "Qi Energy Vortex Trap"—the Technical Department used talisman power dew to simulate the Yin and Yang Qi Energy vortex in the Secret Realm.

The rotation speed of the vortex reached 3 revolutions per second. Ordinary Martial Artists would be sucked in by the Qi Energy if they entered, and even those with Brute Force Middle Stage strength would need to consume 50% of their Qi Energy to break free.

Chen Wu took a deep breath, and the Qi Energy pivot stabilized three inches below his Dantian. The fused "hard and soft, Yin and Yang energy" unfolded around his body—he did not resist the vortex head-on, but adjusted his energy technique according to the "Synchronized Breathing Method," and his body rotated with the rhythm of the vortex.

The hard energy resisted the pull of the vortex, the soft energy guided along the trajectory of the vortex, and the Yin and Yang energy transformed the form of the Qi Energy at the pivot.

Not only was he not sucked in, but he actually used the Qi Energy of the vortex to enhance the power of his own energy technique, passing through the trap with ease.

"Splendid!" Lu Feng's Xingyi Energy monitored from the side, discovering that when Chen Wu passed through the trap, his Qi Energy consumption was only 10%, far lower than the expected 50%. "The Fusion Energy Technique can not only defend against traps but also borrow the trap's Qi Energy to strengthen oneself. This is so useful in the Secret Realm!"

The second stage was the "Five-Person Siege"—Lu Feng, Yang Zhenting, Li Meng, Yang Ruoxi, and Zhang Hao joined forces to besiege Chen Wu using five different types of energy: Lu Feng's Xingyi Energy was fierce and forceful, Yang Zhenting's Taiji Power was soft and continuous, Li Meng's Baji Energy was heavy and substantial, Yang Ruoxi's Light-Agile Energy was tricky, and Zhang Hao's Mystic Water Energy was icy cold.

The five people's energy formed a three-dimensional Qi Energy net, surrounding Chen Wu in the center, with Qi Energy pressure 30% stronger than ordinary traps in the Secret Realm.

Chen Wu's Qi Energy Hub began to rotate again, and the Fusion Energy Technique circulated within his body—facing Lu Feng's Xingyi Energy, he used Taiji Yang Energy to transform it into Xingji Hard Energy, meeting it head-on without causing harm; facing Yang Zhenting's Taiji Power, he used Xingji Soft Energy to transform it into Taiji Yin Energy, guiding it along to discharge the force; facing Li Meng's Baji Energy, he used Yin-Yang Energy to form a Qi Energy shield, reflecting the heavy energy back; facing Yang Ruoxi's Light-Agile Energy, he used Hard-Soft Energy to entangle and restrict her movement; facing Zhang Hao's Mystic Water Energy, he used the Hub to transform the Qi Energy form, turning the icy energy into warm, moist Qi Energy to nourish himself.

This siege lasted for 10 minutes, and Chen Wu not only did not fall behind but instead integrated the characteristics of the five people's energy into his own Fusion Energy Technique; the Qi Energy pellet at his Dantian rotated more steadily, and his Qi Energy Fusion rate increased from 98% to 99%.

"Stop!" When Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan called a halt, his eyes were full of shock. "This is not just defense; it is simply 'nurturing war through war'! You have not only fused Taiji and Xingji but can also absorb the strengths of others' energy. This is even more brilliant than the Fusion of Ancestor Yang Shouren back in the day!"

In the live global broadcast's barrage, viewers cheered for Chen Wu one after another.

"Watcher of Huangtu Slope" Old Zhao left a message: "Teacher Chen's Fusion Energy Technique is too powerful! He isn't even afraid of a five-person siege!"

Amir from Egypt sent a "Fusion Energy Technique Study Note": "I have recorded the Hub Breathing Method, and I will teach it to the children tomorrow!"

Data from the Technical Department showed that the global viewership for this live combat verification exceeded 93 billion, and the discussion topics related to the Fusion Energy Technique surged to the top of the global trending list, with many traditional martial arts schools expressing that they "hope to learn this Fusion method."

Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan's Finishing Touch: The Ultimate Realm of Fusion

After the live combat verification ended, Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan brought Chen Wu to the "Fusion Stone Wall" in the Scripture Pavilion—this was a black stone wall engraved with the "Hard-Soft Yin-Yang Fusion Diagram," where four streams of Qi Energy—Hard Energy, Soft Energy, Yang Energy, and Yin Energy—converged in the center, forming a rotating "Four Symbols Qi Energy Sphere," which was the ultimate form of Fusion.

"Your current Fusion is still stuck at the 'functional adaptation' stage," Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan said as his Innate Soft Energy injected into the stone wall, causing the Four Symbols Sphere in the diagram to suddenly light up. "The true ultimate Realm of Fusion is 'Origin Symbiosis'—letting Hard-Soft and Yin-Yang no longer require Hub conversion, but instead, like water merging into water, becoming an inseparable whole."

He took out the "Taiji Origin Bead" from his bosom; this was a pale green bead the size of a fist, with Yin-Yang Qi Energy flowing inside, and it was a token left behind by Yang Shouren after his successful Fusion back then.

"Place the bead close to your Qi Energy Hub," Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan said as he handed the bead to Chen Wu. "It can help you feel the state of 'Origin Symbiosis.' Although you cannot reach the ultimate Realm immediately, it can increase your Fusion rate by another 1%, reaching a 100% perfect adaptation."

Chen Wu placed the Taiji Origin Bead close to the Qi Energy Hub three inches below his Dantian—the bead suddenly merged into his body, becoming one with the Qi Energy Hub. The four streams of Qi Energy instantly erupted with intense light, and pale gold and pale green Qi Energy intertwined within his body, forming a perfect Four Symbols Sphere. The Qi Energy pellet at his Dantian also changed from a single color to dual colors, and its rotation speed became steadier and more solid.

Lin Mo's tablet displayed that the Qi Energy Fusion rate had increased from 99% to 100%, the Qi Energy stability rate was 100%, the Qi Energy conflict warning had completely disappeared, and a prompt popped up on the screen: "Taiji and Xingji Fusion Successful!"

"Congratulations!" Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan bowed deeply to Chen Wu. "You have not only completed the Fusion of Taiji and Xingji but also achieved 'perfect adaptation,' which even Ancestor Yang Shouren failed to reach. This is a milestone in the history of traditional martial arts Fusion!"

He also revealed that this perfectly fused energy technique could resonate most strongly with the "Taiji Xingji fusion jade" in the Secret Realm, not only making it easy to unlock the Pavilion of Supreme Treasures but also allowing one to obtain "Origin Qi Energy" from the fusion jade to further enhance their strength.

The Flower Girl's inheritance grass bloomed beside the Fusion Stone Wall, its eight-colored petals unfolding towards the direction of the Four Symbols Qi Energy Sphere. Dewdrops rolled on the leaves, reflecting the Qi Energy flowing within the sphere—the color of the petals changed with the Qi Energy; they shimmered gold when Hard Energy flowed through, silver when Soft Energy flowed through, red when Yang Energy flowed through, and green when Yin Energy flowed through. The four colors alternated without conflict, like a brilliant rainbow.

"Elder Zhou said, 'The ultimate of traditional martial arts Fusion is making different energy techniques become one family,'" the little girl said, her fingertips lightly touching the petals. "Now, Teacher Chen's energy technique is truly 'one family,' and it will never conflict again!"

Preparation Before the Secret Realm: Final Tuning of the Fusion Energy Technique

On the morning of the day the Taiji Secret Realm opened, Chen Wu's team conducted a "final tuning"—Lu Feng's security team checked the Secret Realm equipment: Qi Energy first-aid kits, Listening Energy stone fragments, Yin-Yang Attraction Jade pendants, and Secret Realm energy enhancers, ensuring that every piece of equipment could be used normally;

Su Qing confirmed the "Secret Realm Exclusive Channel" for the global live broadcast, which would adopt a "multi-perspective + synchronized Qi Energy spectrum" mode, allowing viewers to both watch the exploration process and learn the Fusion Energy Technique;

Lin Mo optimized the "Secret Realm Point Calculation Module" of the inheritance point System, ensuring that the points obtained during the exploration process could be doubled in real-time, so they could sooner collect the 2.714 million points needed to exchange for the Fusion module.

Chen Wu conducted his final Fusion Energy Technique practice beside the Origin Pool—he integrated the thirteen energy techniques of the Taiji Thirteen Forms into the Xingji Internal Skill one by one, from "Ward-off Energy" to "Set Energy," with every Move perfectly adapted to the Internal Skill without the slightest conflict;

He also used the Fusion Energy Technique to shatter the practice post; when the Hard Energy broke the defense, it carried the circulation of Yin-Yang Energy, and when the Soft Energy discharged the force, it hid the stability of Hard-Soft Energy. The Qi Energy trajectory formed a perfect Four Symbols Diagram in the air, and even the surface of the Origin Pool rippled with four colors.

"Ready!" Chen Wu gripped the ancient manual of "Taiji Thirteen Forms" in his hand, with the Taiji Pushing Hands inheritance medallion and the Yin-Yang Attraction Jade pendant hanging from his waist. The Qi Energy pellet at his Dantian rotated steadily, and the Fusion Energy Technique was poised and ready within his body.

Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan handed the "Secret Realm Key" (a jade tablet engraved with the Four Symbols Diagram) to Chen Wu: "This is the key to enter the Secret Realm. The gate of the Pavilion of Supreme Treasures requires both the key and Set Energy to unlock. Remember, when you encounter danger, use the Fusion Energy Technique to trigger the key's Qi Energy, which can activate an emergency defense." He patted Chen Wu on the shoulder, "We will wait for your triumphant return outside; all traditional martial arts practitioners around the world are cheering for you!"

The final scene of the global live broadcast lingered on the scene of Chen Wu's team walking towards the entrance of the Taiji Secret Realm—Chen Wu walked at the very front, Lu Feng and two security team members followed closely behind, Lin Mo's tablet displayed real-time Qi Energy data, and the Flower Girl's inheritance grass bloomed in its pot, with its eight-colored petals unfolding towards the direction of the Secret Realm.

The barrage finally scrolled a neat line of text: "Energy technique Fusion overcomes ten thousand difficulties, Four Symbols Qi Energy hides the Origin; Secret Realm opens to seek supreme treasures, a new chapter of traditional martial arts awaits your writing!"

This message was lit up by 95 billion viewers simultaneously, like a four-colored river of light, illuminating the entrance to the Taiji Secret Realm.

Chen Wu knew that the success of the Fusion Energy Technique not only solved the key problem of exploring the Secret Realm but also pushed the Fusion of traditional martial arts to a new height; in the upcoming journey into the Secret Realm, he would carry the expectations of traditional martial arts practitioners around the world, search for the Taiji Xingji fusion jade, and complete the ultimate upgrade of Xingji Fist—this was a critical moment for the inheritance of traditional martial arts, and also a new starting point for his personal martial arts path; more exciting stories were about to unfold in this mysterious Taiji Secret Realm.