Chapter 39: The Mysterious Old Man of the Dragon Subduing Palm

  The Sixth Form: Hidden Dragon, Do Not Use. Originating from the Kun Hexagram, it says: "Hidden Dragon, Do Not Use". The dragon is hidden in the depths, its will is difficult to measure, so it cannot be used (web game's Baqi Dryness and Kun 39 chapters). The right hand bends up with the middle finger of the index finger, half-fist and half-palm, striking the enemy's chest mouth. At the same time, the left hand hooks inward, right push and left hook, making it difficult for the enemy to dodge. This is a kind of left and right pincer attack, leaving no room for escape, all in one's own grasp. This move is vigorous and collected inside without being released, but if there are those who dare to try its edge, they will surely suffer its consequences.

  The Seventh Form: Beneficial to Cross the Great River. Originating from Tong Ren Gua, Tong Ren is also a fellow traveler, it says: "Fellow travelers in the wild, beneficial to cross the great river, beneficial for the gentleman's chastity." When good friends gather together, they communicate smoothly and without obstacles, so going to dangerous places also becomes safe. This move appears flat on the surface but actually gathers strength in the palm, just like the gathering of good friends, difficult to condense and easy to disperse. If you encounter this move, your entire body's tendons will be completely shattered, the pain is unbearable.

  The eighth move, Divine Dragon Swings Tail: originally named Treading Tiger's Tail, it emerges from and enters the Treading Trigram. When treading is done, the saying goes: "A blind person can still see, a lame person can still walk, but if you tread on a tiger's tail, you will be eaten." This move specializes in attacking people from behind, its power is strangely fierce, it is actually the lifesaving ultimate move of the Descending Dragon Eighteen Palms.

  The Ninth Form, Dense Clouds Without Rain: Originating from the Qian Hexagram, it says: "Dense clouds without rain, sometimes with wind." There are many rain clouds but no rain, that's because they're waiting for the wind to blow. This move doesn't rely on dense clouds without rain; dense clouds without rain is just an accumulation of strength, while the real killer lies in "sometimes with wind". Once the timing (wind) arises, the enemy will be unable to escape.

  The tenth form is sudden and unexpected: its power is as its name suggests, its momentum is extremely swift, it attacks where the opponent is unprepared, making it easy to achieve a surprise victory. Before the opponent has time to react, deliver a fatal blow.

  The Eleventh Move: Twin Dragons Fetching Water - An attacking move that splits into two, seemingly ordinary but with doubled power and agility. Somewhat similar to Zhou Botong's self-created "Mutual Striking of Both Hands", but surpasses it in every way. This move is an upward attack from below, opposite to the "Flying Dragon in the Sky". It is a method of seeking victory in defeat.

  The twelfth form, Fish Leaping over the Abyss: An ordinary leap, like a dragon soaring into the ninth heaven, with great explosive power. This move is used for self-defense in narrow spaces, and can also be used to buffer against an opponent's dense and unrelenting attacks.

  The Thirteenth Form: Shocking a Hundred Miles. It comes from the Shock Hexagram, shock refers to thunder, and it says "Shock surprises a hundred miles without spilling the wine". Originally it meant that someone was startled but didn't even spill their wine, but just by the name alone it's about the mighty power of thunder. This move has an immense momentum, shocking a hundred miles.

  The 14th move is Damage, then there will be credibility: It comes from the Damage Hexagram. Damage refers to the unfavorable aspect, which is opposite to the Benefit Hexagram. The phrase says: "Damage has credibility". Credibility means trustworthiness. The phrase also says: "From top to bottom, it's called damage". This sentence means that although one has kept their promise, they haven't accomplished anything good. This move is similar to Flying Dragon in Heaven, from top to bottom, but Damage connects with Benefit. The phrase says: "From bottom to top, it's called benefit". Changing moves is like a sudden attack by an unexpected army, making it hard for the opponent to defend against.

  The Fifteenth Form: Riding the Six Dragons. Originating from Qian Gua, it says: "Ride the six dragons to control the heavens." Since ancient times, it has been said that the five mountains are where the spiritual energy of China is located, each mountain having a dragon god guarding it, and with the Yellow Emperor's (Huangdi) responding dragon, making up the six dragons. When the six dragons emerge together, the royal way is vast and its power is great, covering the earth and filling the sky. It is the most powerful move of the eighteen palm techniques of the Descending Dragon style.

  The Sixteenth Form: Dragon Warring in the Wilderness. The idea is derived from the Kun Hexagram of the I Ching, where Kun represents earth. It says: "Dragon warring in the wilderness, its blood turns dark yellow." Here, the wilderness refers to flat land, and dark refers to black color. The phrase "its blood turns dark yellow" means that the blood has changed its original color. According to ancient thought, the dragon dwells in heaven, hides in the depths, and appears on the fields. "Dragon warring in the wilderness, its path is exhausted" refers to the dragon being in a position it shouldn't be in, and its power is also unleashed. This move is usually used when one is in a desperate situation, making a final effort. Because there's no retreat, this move is all-out. This is a very subtle skill in the Eighteen Palms of Descending Dragon, where both left arm and right palm can be either virtual or real, not limited to just one pattern. Using the interplay between virtual and real, yin and yang, to confuse the opponent, while oneself can take advantage of the opening to attack, this is a move that lures the enemy in.

  The Seventeenth Move, Treading Frost and Approaching Ice: Originating from the Kun Hexagram, it says: "Treading frost, solid ice is approaching." When you tread on frost, you should think that heavy snow is coming. This move is as its name suggests, initially seeming weak and powerless, but if the enemy dares to advance, it's like a sudden blizzard, with endless force. This move must be executed by "taking a breath, slightly lifting both elbows upwards, right fist and left palm, striking straight and pushing horizontally, with one fast and one slow strike." The palm technique is balanced between hard and soft, with opposites complementing each other, truly a wonderful application without end. It's one of the more 'yin' and gentle techniques in the "Descending Dragon Eighteen Palms".

  The Eighteenth Move: The Arrogant Dragon's Regret. This is the most commonly used move in the Eighteen Palms of the Descending Dragon. It takes its meaning from the Qian Hexagram of the I Ching, where Qian represents Heaven and says "The Arrogant Dragon has regrets". This means that although the arrogant dragon (the dragon flying to the very top) is unmatched in the world, when its strength finally comes to an end, it will regret it, but it will be too late. The arrogant dragon has regrets, fullness cannot last long. This move emphasizes regret rather than arrogance, and its ending is endless.

  No internal strength, Gu Ding can only make gestures, just empty moves. But Gu Ding is still swinging with great force, and as his movements become more agile, the dry leaves around him keep swirling. With a final palm strike, Gu Ding feels refreshed and clear-headed, as if there's an additional warm flow of energy in his body (what's this five-star combat power thing? Gu Ding still doesn't get it, but it seems he can stay online for longer now).

  At this time, several old men who were exercising in the morning gathered around, saw Gu Ting stop his movements, and an old man with white beard walked forward and said: "Young man, I see you're practicing well. Are you practicing the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms that has been lost for a long time in the martial arts world?"

  "The Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms" is a legendary martial art, ordinary people have never seen it before. The old man was suddenly struck by the ancient tone, sizing up the old man in front of him who was speaking...

  Author: Dear readers, this chapter is suspected of having padded word count. I confess here, I am guilty. Please judge me!...

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