Chapter 4 Wudang
Going to Wudang Mountain was the result of Ye Zhiqiu's thought over a meal.
Brother Calabash's world does not lack spiritual energy, which means that he does not lack spiritual energy either. What he lacks is the technique that can quickly absorb spiritual energy.
Where can I find these exercises?
In the Gourd World, Ye Zhiqiu felt that this was impossible. Even if there were various cultivation techniques in this world, his level was too low to have access to them.
Then you can only find it in the real world.
What if, there really is...
Qingcheng Mountain, Longhu Mountain, Wudang Mountain, the names of these famous Taoist mountains all caught Ye Zhiqiu's eyes, and finally he decided to go to Wudang Mountain to see it first. As for Qingcheng Mountain and Longhu Mountain, we will wait until later.
Wudang Mountain is far away from Ye Zhiqiu's school, but since Ye Zhiqiu has decided to go to Wudang Mountain, no matter how far the distance is, it can't stop him.
A plane took off, and in less than three hours, Ye Zhiqiu arrived at the foot of Wudang Mountain. The rapid emergence of modern transportation was undoubtedly evident.
"Wudang Mountain."
Ye Zhiqiu stood at the foot of Wudang Mountain, looking at this extremely famous mountain in history. Looking at the beautiful green mountains and green waters here, he felt a bit like he was dreaming.
This is really a trip that comes and goes.
Not long ago, he was drinking porridge in a cafeteria far away in northwest China, and now he has arrived at Wudang Mountain, the Taoist holy land! The space transforms so quickly that it feels like he is in a dream.
Of course, he was not dreaming.
The money spent and his purpose told him that he was not dreaming.
Ye Zhiqiu looked at the scenery here for a moment and then started to go up the mountain.
Today is not the peak tourist season, but there are still many tourists visiting Taoist holy places like Wudang Mountain.
In some extremely pure places, Ye Zhiqiu can also see some practicing Taoists.
Ye Zhiqiu is now standing aside, carefully observing the practice of a Taoist.
This Taoist was probably in his forties or fifties. He was dressed in white and was dancing with a sword in his hand. The Taoist's movements with the sword were very smooth, and he could hold up a beautiful sword flower.
Not far from him, many people stopped to watch, and were very interested in the scene of the Taoist sword dancing.
Of course, their greater interest is to take photos and videos, and then post them on their WeChat Moments to tell them that they have been there.
After taking the photo, they left. After all, there are many Taoists practicing on Wudang Mountain, and they would like to see other Taoists next.
Ye Zhiqiu did not leave. With his current state, although he could not tell what this Taoist was practicing, he felt that this Taoist really had some skills.
"Well, why do you, a young man, come to Wudang Mountain?"
The Taoist danced for three-quarters of an hour, and dozens of people came and went. Only Ye Zhiqiu was still here.
The Taoist put away his sword, glanced at Ye Zhiqiu, his face showed a strange light, and then asked.
"Why come to Wudang Mountain? Because the mountain is right here."
Ye Zhiqiu's answer was very cool. It was an answer he learned from other places.
He had seen someone ask such a question before.
"Why climb the mountain?"
"Because I want to climb mountains."
"Why climb the mountain?"
"Because the mountain is right there."
This conversation was very naughty, and Ye Zhiqiu happened to remember it. Now when someone asks similar questions, he will answer them in a similar way.
"Why come to Wudang Mountain?"
"Because the mountain is here."
If he wanted to come, he came.
Of course, not only did he come, he also needed to buy tickets...
The saucy guy's answer really gave the questioner a different feeling. After hearing Ye Zhiqiu's answer, the Taoist smiled a little, as if he hadn't met such a cool boy for a long time, and he seemed to really find this boy interesting.
"So, why did you come to Wudang Mountain?"
The Taoist spoke again.
"Wudang Mountain is a Taoist holy land, and there should be quite a few people who can practice here. I came here to see if I could have a chance to meet some masters, become my disciples, and learn the art."
Ye Zhiqiu's answer this time was not arrogant, but his answer made the Taoist nod his head. Probably the Taoist also felt that this was Ye Zhiqiu's purpose.
In the past years, he had met many people who wanted to study under Wudang Mountain.
"We in Wudang do have places to teach people martial arts. The most famous one is of course Tai Chi."
The Taoist introduced.
"Can Taoist Master show you something? I have long admired the Chinese Taoist skills."
Ye Zhiqiu opened his mouth and made such a request.
"good."
The Taoist's answer was very concise. He put the long sword aside and made a Tai Chi starting pose.
"Tai Chi is widely spread. Students in some schools practice Tai Chi, and the uncles and aunts in the square also practice Tai Chi. However, their Tai Chi can maintain health, but it is not the basic Tai Chi."
The Taoist stood calmly in the field, with a rather noble demeanor.
"When practicing Tai Chi, the first step is to perform Zhuang Gong."
The Taoist gestured and struck a pose, which was different from what Ye Zhiqiu had seen.
"In the starting position of Tai Chi, hold the Yuan and keep one, keep the mind in one place, sink the energy in the Dantian, open Tai Chi, and coordinate with the breathing, raise the Baihui point, go down and slightly close the tongue to the roof of the mouth, the breath will naturally sink, bend the knees and the base
At the feet, originating from the legs and standing at the waist, shaped by the fingers, holding the Yuan and guarding one, this is also the Tai Chi Wuji Zhuang, also called the Hunyuan Zhuang. The whole body sinks in all directions, the Qi is surging, and the spirit is restrained."
"..."
He is indeed a master!
Ye Zhiqiu said that although he knew all these words, he seemed to be unable to understand them together.
The Dantian should be here, and where is the Baihui point?
It seems that to learn Tai Chi, you need to master some concepts first!
"After the Zhuang Kung Fu is established, the first form of Tai Chi: Knife. The whole body is in a state of Hunyuan. Before Tai Chi is moved, it is a state of Wuji. Wuji is when Tai Chi is not separated..."
The Taoist continued to speak, but Ye Zhiqiu continued to be confused.
He had heard that "Wuji produces Tai Chi, and Tai Chi produces Liangyi", but that was all. He really didn't know how to apply it in practice.
"With yin and yang, there is virtuality and reality, urgency, speed and softness. Strength originates from the feet, stands at the waist, and finally reaches our entire body."
"Tai Chi's second posture: Stroke. This is also the most used in Tai Chi, embodying yin and yang everywhere. There are strokes with one hand facing up and one hand downwards, and there are also strokes with one hand facing out and one hand facing in.
, draw a small circle and push outward, one hand clasps the wrist, and the other hand rests on the elbow, and the center of gravity is naturally relaxed. When the back foot is turned, the waist is relaxed, the toes are loosened, the back heel is on the ground, and the center is comfortable. "
The Taoist continued to demonstrate, and Ye Zhiqiu began to listen carefully.
"Tai Chi's third posture: squeeze. When you meet the back and front, you first draw a center of gravity behind the center of gravity, then relax your waist and sit on your hips. The strength is in the back foot, and its root is in the foot. Start stretching from the foot, from the foot to the leg
The waist is complete and the whole body is in one line."
When the Taoist explained the essentials of his movement, Ye Zhiqiu still didn't understand it well, but he could understand it.
You can also draw pictures of cats and tigers.
He found that his body was coordinated enough to draw pictures of cats and tigers. This seemed to be a change in his body brought about by spiritual energy?
"Fourth posture, press: Move the center of gravity back, clearly distinguish between actual and empty, face your face with your palms, shift your center of gravity and put your toes, step up naturally and sink with your breathing, keep the whole body neutral, this is a state of complete relaxation. But Qi is in a turbulent state throughout the body!"
"Fifth posture: Take. When you meet the left, go right first, stroke the left flat, and draw a circle on the right. The inner three are combined and the outer three are combined, the hands and feet are combined, the elbows and knees are combined, and the shoulders and hips are combined.
The sixth posture: press. Wrap your elbows and lunge once. Press your wrists at the end. Put your hands together and squeeze.
The seventh position: Elbow. Grasp the opponent's collar, relax back, relax your waist and sit with your hips facing left and right. There is a saying in the martial arts world: It is better to receive ten punches than one elbow. The elbow movement is powerful and concise.
The eighth form: rely on..."
"How many percent do you remember?"
After finishing a set of Tai Chi, the Taoist stopped his movements and asked Ye Zhiqiu.
"Ten percent."
Chapter completed!