Chapter Seventy: Struggle of Life and Death

  Wu Zhan Ying looked at Chen Fu's portrait and suddenly turned his head to say: "Next, I will announce the rules, which are also the last words of the master. The wealth left by the master for you is a total of 600 million yuan."

  Hearing this accurate number, everyone's tears shone with light.

  "But the 600 million can only be given to one of you, including that list. You came with four people, what to do? I cannot go against the will of the great master and divide the 600 million into four parts, or even if I went to hell, the great master would not forgive me. According to his intention, two of you can leave unharmed, and the rest can go see the great master directly, he is also lonely underground."

  Li's face turned a bit pale: "Are you saying whoever loses will die?"

  "That's exactly what I mean."

  Li Ziyu's hands began to tremble: "Didn't Chen Fu say we wouldn't die?"

  "Of course, a big shot like him wouldn't say it so clearly, but he's already hinted at it, Mr. Li shouldn't be oblivious to his hint, should he?"

  Li Ziyu said: Can't I just say I don't want this money?

  Wu Zhan Ying sneered coldly: "Don't even think about it, you're talking too lightly. If you weren't greedy, what would you be doing here? Who forced you to come? I'll tell you, if you want to enjoy wealth and glory in the second half of your life, you have to pay the price. You've already boarded the pirate ship, now wanting to get off is too late. Wanting to leave is fine, but first leave your life behind."

  The little white face beside Li Ziyu said: "Boss, don't worry, I'm here. Anyway, things have come to this point, let's die together if we must."

  Wu Zhan Ying nodded: "This is still a human word, do you have any different opinions?" He said to the other three groups.

  Ying Tianlong didn't flinch from head to toe, standing there with a cold smile and not responding. Chen Guoliang said I agree, let's cut the nonsense, let's start. Liang Qingmin crossed his arms in front of his chest: "I admire Mr. Chen's meticulous arrangement, he wants to kill someone by borrowing a knife. Well, under great rewards there must be brave men, 600 million yuan is worth fighting for."

  "Hold on." Li Ziyu said: "If only two people are left, who can guarantee that the money will really be taken?"

  "Good question," Wu Zhan Ying replied, "I am carrying out the will of the great master. The great master was not stingy with me, and the money he left for me is enough for me to spend. You still don't understand what the great master meant. To be honest, money is important, but that blacklist is even more important. If you get it, you'll have a protective umbrella. Every person on the list has great power and can summon the wind and rain. When the great master was alive, they followed him like flies, and when he passed away, they scattered like birds. Some even kicked him while he was down. The great master wanted to find someone who could avenge his grievances, make these parasites live in fear forever. This person should be more ruthless than the great master himself. He is among you now, but I don't know who it is yet. However, I understand what the great master had in mind - only those who have experienced true life-and-death trials will have a heart of stone and can deal with those arrogant bureaucrats without any scruples, making them wish they were dead."

  "So I'm just the executor," said Wu Zhan Ying, looking around at everyone. "Whoever wins in the end, I'll hand over the things to him intact, and I won't go back on my word."

  Lu Guoyong glanced at Ying Tianlong, and the content of this glance was very complicated. Ying Tianlong understood that he was worried about whether he could win or not. If they lost, both would die, with no way out. After escaping from Duoming Island with great difficulty, it wouldn't be worth losing their lives in the Tiger Temple. But if they won... 600 million yuan, and that list, Liang Qingmin was right, under heavy rewards there must be brave men, 600 million yuan, it's worth risking one's life for it.

  Lu Guoyong's changing expression was all reflected in Ying Tianlong's eyes, and he secretly scolded in his heart, you just have a beautiful dream, I will definitely win, my victory is the arrival of your doomsday. You bunch of trash, don't even think about running away.

  No one raised any objections.

  Wu Zhan Ying said: "I have one last thing to say, no one should have a lucky mentality, you can't escape, there are snipers on the mountain, and their guns are aimed at each of you. Death is just an instant for you. Bring out your real skills, I've prepared a life-and-death contract for you. The four of you will first be divided into two pairs to compete, the winning side will then engage in the final duel, no hidden weapons allowed."

  He said that, and with a wave of his hand, several strong men brought over a wooden frame, on which were placed knives, guns, swords, and halberds: "Choose your own weapons. Now please send someone to draw lots. Those who draw red slips will be against those who also drew red slips, and those who draw black slips will be against those who also drew black slips. Let's begin."

  The result of the draw was that Ying Tianlong was pitted against Liang Qingmin's sidekick, Che Zhuanzi. Chen Guoliang faced off against Li Zimin.

  Ying Tianlong took off his outer garment, revealing his robust physique, and said to the other party: "I'm good at using my fists. To deal with a small role like you, one pair of fists is enough."

  The cart axle Hanzi got angry and coldly replied: "Since that's the case, I won't use any weapons either. I'll let you know what real Shaolin fist is."

  Ying Tianlong also smiled and said with a sneer: "Do you know what Shaolin Kung Fu is?"

  "Shaolin Temple is famous for its Zen boxing. 'Fist with temple name, temple with fist show.' After generations of monks' long-term practice, a unique Shaolin Kung Fu was formed. If you don't even know this, then you're deliberately coming to seek death." The rickshaw driver replied shamelessly.

  "Shaolin Kung Fu emphasizes cultivation, it is Zen meditation. The true purpose of practicing Kung Fu is to thoroughly change a person's moral character, it is a form of cultivation. In the eyes of Buddhism, Zen meditation is the right path, while martial arts are just secondary skills. Monks only use martial arts training to achieve the goal of calming their minds and focusing on their inner selves. At the same time, they can also achieve physical fitness and self-defense, as well as protect the temple and its teachings. You, on the other hand, are selling out for fame and fortune, you're nothing but a lackey, do you even deserve to call yourself a Shaolin disciple?" Tianlong retorted.

  The car axle Hanzi was so angry that his face turned bright red, clenching his fists tightly, and his eyes even turned green.

  This is exactly the effect that Tianlong wants, first to infuriate the opponent and make him confused in his mind. Practitioners of martial arts emphasize stability, once the mind is confused, it is impossible to calm down and concentrate. The highest level of martial arts is to eliminate the desire to win and discard worldly thoughts. The ultimate goal of Shaolin Kung Fu is to cultivate an unshakeable heart, "inner peace is stability", which is reflected in the external as "external detachment is Zen". Only by being detached from the outside can one be unpredictable and profound.

  Those who are greedy and have ulterior motives for learning martial arts, seeking quick success and instant benefits, will not be able to achieve superior skills. They can only resort to intimidation and bluffing.

  As expected, the cart axle man was enraged and didn't say a word. He let out a long roar and pounced over, his fists flying, each move deadly. Ying Tianlong dodged nimbly. After several moves, Ying Tianlong saw that he was using Shaolin Hong Quan, his kung fu wasn't bad, he had formally practiced for several years.

  Shaolin Dahongquan is one of the boxing techniques practiced by Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, and it is the basic fist of Shaolin martial arts. Its movements are smooth and its frame is perfect, reflecting the main style of Shaolin boxing. All those who practice Shaolin boxing, equipment, free fighting, and striking start with Dahongquan, calling it "the source of all skills".

  Following the dragon's heart, I'll play with you today. First, let's warm up. You use Southern Fist and I'll use Northern Leg to counter you. The Southern school emphasizes powerful fists but has short hands, while the Northern school emphasizes powerful legs but has long hands. Once your energy is almost depleted, I'll send you on a journey to the Western Heaven.

  Indeed, Che Zhàn Hánzi was eager to win and abandoned the profound aspects of Dahongquan. Dahongquan emphasizes close-range combat and stresses the mobilization of internal energy, with a focus on using energy to generate power. It is characterized by simultaneous attack and defense, with an emphasis on both offense and defense being equally matched. Only when the footwork is solid, the frame is thick, the structure is tight, and the coordination is precise can one deliver a powerful blow to the opponent. Moreover, in actual combat, when facing an opponent at close range, the primary approach is to attack and defend from the front or side, making linear movement the most effective. Yīng Tiān Lóng avoided direct confrontation with Che Zhàn Hánzi precisely to evade his sharp edges. Che Zhàn Hánzi's physical strength was astonishing, and his attacks were fierce, but he always seemed to be easily dodged by Yīng Tiān Lóng at critical moments. Logically, he should have adjusted his tactics to use stillness to control movement, but unfortunately, he was too confident in his own abilities. His approach was not incorrect - using brave, robust, and powerful punches to exhaust the opponent's energy - but he failed to realize that his opponent was actually exhausting his energy instead.

  Evil

  In the northern martial arts world, there is a saying that "fists account for three successes and legs account for seven", which shows the importance of legwork. Ying Tianlong saw that his opponent was already showing signs of fatigue, with slower movements. Thinking he wouldn't play along anymore, he decided to send him on his way quickly, suddenly unleashing the Shaolin Twelve Routes Tan Tui.

  A boxing proverb says "practicing fists without practicing legs is like a careless ghost". Kicking is also considered one of the basic training projects of martial arts. The style of kicking, precise and coordinated movements; varied techniques, swift defense and offense, clear rhythm, strong explosive force. Therefore, it is called "hands are two doors, relying on legs to hit people, four hands of kicking, making people and ghosts worried".

  The twelve roads of Tan Tui are:

  1st Road, Outward Horse Whip

  2nd Road, Cross-shaped Ghost Drill

  3rd Road, Axe-chopping Wheel Momentum

  4th Road, Slanting Kick Supporting Brush

  5th Road, Lion Playing with Water

  6th Road, Hooking and Chopping Single Whip

  7th Road, Phoenix Spreading its Wings

  8th Road, Turning Golden Stool to Heaven

  9th Road, Capturing Dragon and Seizing Jade Belt

  10th Road, Magpie Perching on Plum Blossom Peak

  11th Road, Wind Swaying Lotus Leaf Leg

  12th Road, Mandarin Duck Cleverly Connecting Rings

  Ying Tianlong didn't use three moves, and Che Zhuan Hanzi couldn't hold on anymore. His physical strength was greatly consumed, and Ying Tianlong took advantage of his fatigue to launch a fierce attack with his legs. As they fought at close range, Ying Tianlong suddenly threw a punch, and Che Zhuan Hanzi hastily dodged, but it turned out to be a feint. Ying Tianlong swiftly moved past him, his right hand unmoving, and struck Che Zhuan Hanzi's left leg with his curved elbow. Che Zhuan Hanzi shifted his left leg away, forgetting to defend against the upper plate, and Ying Tianlong landed a solid punch on his chest, sending him stumbling backward several steps, spitting out blood. His body swayed a few times before collapsing to the ground.

  Ying Tianlong didn't give him a chance, and with a swift motion, he jumped up, pressed down on his arm, and the car axle man died instantly.

  He used only the sixth move of the Twelve Road Tan Tui, "Hook Chop Twist Single Whip".

  Liang Qingmin saw the situation was not good, turned around and ran. Wu Zhan Eagle let out a strange cry, his hand rose with a knife, a shiny dagger flew out, inserted into his back, and he fell to the ground, dead.