252: Chapter 32 The Monk Kuru

The One-Yang Finger, the ancestral ultimate skill of the Dali Duan Clan, is said to have been created by the Duan ancestor and the founding emperor of Dali, Duan Siping.

This finger technique is extremely sophisticated; it can not only be used to strike acupoints to subdue enemies but also has the effect of healing others.

Besides that, it is also the prerequisite Martial Arts for the Six Veins Divine Sword.

The One-Yang Finger is divided from low to high into nine grades up to the first grade, and cultivating it to the fourth grade provides the foundation for learning the Six Veins Divine Sword.

Meng Li's One-Yang Finger was obtained in his previous life by trading Martial Arts from the Nine Yin Manual with Yi Deng. Out of curiosity about the Six Veins Divine Sword, he had specifically studied it. In terms of attainment and cultivation, he was on par with the Late Stage Yi Deng, having already reached the first grade, capable of freely condensing Protective Aura with finger power to engage enemies from a distance.

He used it this time to confuse the situation and hide his identity.

As soon as the Ku Rong Monk finished speaking, Meng Li pointed continuously through the air at the monks present who had not yet fallen asleep, including the monk himself.

With every point, a Protective Aura condensed from finger power was emitted from his fingertips. These Protective Auras looked gentle and peaceful, but were vast and thick, impossible to resist. Combined with the method of remote projection, they already had a hint of the embryonic form of the Six Veins Divine Sword.

The Ku Rong Monk and the Ben-generation monks who had not fallen asleep were greatly astonished upon seeing this.

Because the Monk Liao Chen, whom Meng Li had replaced, did not know the One-Yang Finger.

"Your Excellency is..."

The Ku Rong Monk's question had barely left his lips when it came to an abrupt halt.

It was because the finger-Aura pointed out by Meng Li had shot over rapidly, landing precisely on his mute acupoint, followed immediately by his sleep acupoint.

In just a moment, the Ku Rong Monk and the others all fell into a coma.

Meng Li confirmed there were no issues, and only then did he turn his gaze toward the Six Veins Divine Sword manual in the hall.

After observing it carefully, he discovered that this Six Veins Divine Sword was somewhat different from what he had expected.

Meng Li had originally thought that once the Six Veins Divine Sword was mastered, all ten fingers could emit invisible Sword Qi, but the actual situation was not so.

The Six Veins Divine Sword consists of six paths of Sword Qi.

The first is called the Shao Shang Sword, which follows the hand's Taiyin Lung Meridian and is emitted from the right thumb; the sword path is vigorous and powerful, with the momentum of a heaven-shattering, wind-and-rain-sweeping force.

The second is the Shang Yang Sword, which follows the hand's Yangming Large Intestine Meridian and is emitted from the right index finger; it focuses on being clever, flexible, and elusive.

The third is the Zhong Chong Sword, which follows the hand's Jueyin Pericardium Meridian and is emitted from the right middle finger; the style is grand and expansive, with a majestic Aura.

The fourth is the Guan Chong Sword, which follows the hand's Shaoyang Triple Burner Meridian and is emitted from the right ring finger; it wins by being clumsy, sluggish, and primitive.

The fifth is the Shao Chong Sword, which follows the hand's Shaoyin Heart Meridian; the Sword Qi is emitted from the right little finger and is light, agile, and swift.

The sixth is the Shao Ze Sword, which follows the hand's Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian; the emission point is the left little finger, appearing and disappearing suddenly, with subtle and intricate changes.

Of the six paths of Sword Qi, five require training the right hand, and only one is in the left hand; it is somewhat heavily biased.

If the right hand is injured, it is basically useless, and it is not very friendly to left-handed people.

Meng Li was not left-handed. After making a brief evaluation in his mind, he flashed over to take down the Six Veins Divine Sword manual and put it away, then channeled the One-Yang Finger, left a message on the wall, and left gracefully.

An incense stick's time later, the Ku Rong Monk woke up from his coma.

He looked around and instantly discovered that the Six Veins Divine Sword manual was gone. His heart tightened, and just as he was about to take action, he saw the words on the wall.

【I have cultivated the One-Yang Finger to the first grade and cannot advance further, so I have come to take the sword manual for contemplation. I will return it within ten days.】

Cultivated the One-Yang Finger to the first grade?

The Ku Rong Monk was astonished in his heart; that was a Realm he had not even reached.

In an instant, he remembered the situation he saw before losing consciousness, and after looking closely at the handwriting on the wall, he had to believe it.

Confirming that the matter was real, the Ku Rong Monk's mind raced as he began to guess Meng Li's identity.

Up until now, the One-Yang Finger had never been passed on or leaked to outsiders, so he subconsciously locked the scope to members of the Duan Clan, and then felt puzzled. This was because if a member of the Duan Clan had truly cultivated the One-Yang Finger to the first grade, there would be no need to sneak in to steal the Six Veins Divine Sword to practice it.

This would be a great thing for the Duan Clan.

The other party only needed to say a word, and no one would stop them from contemplating it.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration crossed his mind; could it be...

This person belongs to the lineage of Emperor Shangde?

Thinking of this possibility, the calm state of mind that the Ku Rong Monk had cultivated through years of Zen meditation was suddenly stirred, and his face showed a complex expression.

Emperor Shangde was the monarch two generations before, named Duan Lianyi. Aside from his status as emperor, he was also the biological father of Duan Yanqing and the elder brother of the Ku Rong Monk, but he was killed by the treacherous official Yang Yizhen in a coup many years ago.

The Ku Rong Monk became a monk at Tianlong Temple when he was young and practiced the Ku Rong Zen technique, hence his Dharma name "Ku Rong".

When the coup occurred that year, he was in seclusion practicing Zen and did not concern himself with outside affairs.

By the time the Ku Rong Monk ended his seclusion, the chaos in Dali had been quelled. Because Duan Yanqing, the son of Duan Lianyi, was missing at the time, the position of the Dali monarch passed to his nephew, Duan Shouhui. Duan Shouhui felt as if the throne had been picked up, felt uneasy about it, and passed it to Duan Zhengming after only one year on the throne.

Regarding this, the Ku Rong Monk had no objections.

The reason was simple: he had been a monk for many years and had no intention of being emperor, Emperor Shangde had no successors, and at the same time, the overall situation was settled, and Dali was being governed well.

In addition, Duan Shouhui and Duan Zhengming were also his nephews, just not as close as Duan Yanqing.

This was also why the Ku Rong Monk felt complex emotions at this moment.

If the person who stole the Six Veins Divine Sword manual was the long-missing Duan Yanqing, or someone related to him, things would be difficult to handle.

First, it was not good to make a scene, as the matter spreading easily would cause a bad influence on the royal family.

But without making a scene, it probably wouldn't be that easy to find the other party.

The most important thing was that if the other party mastered the Six Veins Divine Sword and intended to seize back the throne, it would undoubtedly cause turmoil for Dali.

But having a clansman master the Six Veins Divine Sword could also be considered a good thing for the Duan Clan.

Therefore, the Ku Rong Monk felt caught in a dilemma.

Just at this moment, those Ben-generation monks woke up and also saw the words on the wall.

They were all members of the royal family and knew no less than the Ku Rong Monk, so after a moment of surprise, they developed the same suspicions as the latter.

For a time, they were all shocked and suspicious.

Seeing this, the Ku Rong Monk chanted a Buddha's name and then said: "This matter is of great importance and should not be publicized."

After speaking, he called someone to invite Duan Zhengming over, claiming there was an urgent matter to discuss.

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengming immediately put down his government affairs and rushed to Tianlong Temple.

Soon, the Dali capital entered a state of martial law.

Meng Li did not care about this.

After obtaining the Six Veins Divine Sword manual, he did not return to the city but found a hidden place in the mountains near Tianlong Temple to contemplate it.

With the One-Yang Finger at the first grade as a foundation, plus his super Comprehension Ability and profound internal energy, Meng Li learned the Six Veins Divine Sword in less than a day and could use it freely.

On the third day after the Six Veins Divine Sword manual was stolen, the Ku Rong Monk received an anonymous letter.

【I have finished contemplating the sword manual. Please trouble yourself to send someone to the cave east of Zhongyue Peak in Cangshan Mountain to retrieve it.】

After reading the letter, the Ku Rong Monk asked the novice monk who delivered the letter: "Where is the person who delivered the letter?"

The novice monk replied: "He left."

"What did he look like?" the Ku Rong Monk asked again.

"He was a beggar in tattered clothes." The novice monk answered, and immediately added: "According to what he said, the letter was given to him by an old man with gray hair and a hunched back."

The Ku Rong Monk was speechless for a moment, then sighed deeply, and turned to say: "Go and call Ben Can and the others over."

"Yes."

When the few Ben-generation monks arrived, the Ku Rong Monk directly told them to go and retrieve the Six Veins Divine Sword manual.

After the sword manual was retrieved, the Ku Rong Monk pondered for a while and concluded: "Let this matter be over; unless necessary, do not mention it to others."

"Yes."