Vol 2 Chapter 21 (1/2)
Chapter 21 Chun Yang Palace and Zi Yang Palace
“What is it?” Xuan Luo halted. During the past two years, aside from when Tian Yu Zi was coaching him, Tian Yu Zi usually has a mischievous smile on his face. Therefore, whenever Tian Yu Zi becomes serious, he really pays attention. Even if he has questions, he will wait until Tian Yu Zi is finished.
“Do you recall when you first arrived, I told you that Wu Dang has been separated into two different groups? This is what I want to talk about.” Tian Yu Zi continued, “The two groups are Chun Yang Palace and Zi Yang Palace; Chun Yang Palace focuses nei li, while using style to a.s.sist. Whereas Zi Yang Palace focuses on style, while using nei li to a.s.sist.
Xuan Luo felt a little uncomfortable hearing this. In fact, he has heard other disciples mentioned Chun Yang Palace and Zi Yang Palace before. However, it was during a time while he was practicing behind the mountain. He accidentally heard about it, so he didn’t asked for details. But since Tian Yu Zi is bring it up, it must mean the issues between the two groups are very prominent.
“I’m actually the elder that represents Zi Yang Palace. Three days from now, Zi Yang Palace and Chun Yang Palace are going to hold a compet.i.tion. This compet.i.tion only happens once every three years.” As Tian Yu Zi spoke, he intently looked at Xuan Luo. “Nowadays, Martial Artists just want to be fast. Hence, they all want to choose the path to practice nei li. There are very few who would support my path because I focus on outer strength. The type of pain you have to endure from my path is not what most people can handle. Everyday, I make you do the same movement a thousand times. Most think it’s boring and senseless. On the other hand, for nei li, as long as you calm your heart down and meditate, you will see results in a matter of days. That’s why Zi Yang Palace has so few disciples. Our people are less than one percent of Chun Yang Palace ‘s. It’s definitely lonely here.”
Tian Yu Zi deeply sighed. Although everyone is from the same Clan, the separation is extremely huge. He can’t do anything about it either.
“As a result, each time we have a compet.i.tion, Zi Yang Palace always loses. Originally, I wasn’t going to tell you this. But your talent is excellent, and your natural abilities are great. Initially, I thought it would take you at least four years to reach ‘success’ for the Tai Chi fist. Yet, within two years, you have already hit close to it. And it’s funny how the time coincidently matches with the compet.i.tion. That’s why I am telling you this now. I hope you can represent our Zi Yang Palace to compete in the compet.i.tion.”
Once Tian Yu Zi stopped talking, Xuan Luo loudly exclaimed, “Old man, are you serious? You want me to partic.i.p.ate? Are you sure you don’t have a fever?”
Xuan Luo’s joking tone caused Tian Yu Zi’s forehead to show more wrinkles. Tian Yu Zi knocks on Xuan Luo’s head.
“Prepare for the compet.i.tion. You’re my disciple I brought up on my own. No matter what, you have to give me face! Or else, don’t even think about learning the sword!” Tian Yu Zi grumbled.
Hearing this threat, Xuan Luo whined, “Noooo. Old man. You can’t do this to me!”
“It doesn’t matter what you say! I have decided!” Tian Yu Zi firmly retorted. He is not going to allow Xuan Luo to even think about it. “In terms of the compet.i.tion rules, I will let you know when I bring you to Zi Yang Dian later.”