36: Chapter 36 Spreading Military Power Across the Land, Strengthening the Daoist Tradition

The vast Origin of the world surged into Zhang Sanfeng's body like a great river, nourishing his Physical Body and Divine Soul.

His Dantian Qi Sea expanded frantically, and the barrier of the Middle Stage of the Great Grandmaster Realm, which had already reached Perfection, shattered with a roar.

The Pure Yang Qi within his body completely transformed into Pure Yang Dao Rhyme, merging thoroughly with his Divine Soul, Physical Body, and the very Origin of the entire Yitian World.

His cultivation soared, stepping from the Middle Stage of the Great Grandmaster Realm into the Late Stage, then to the Peak, finally stabilizing firmly at the Perfection of the Great Grandmaster Realm!

He was only one step away from the legendary Martial Emperor Realm!

At the same time, his Lifespan surged again, directly increasing from the original 200 years to 300 years.

Under the tempering of the world's Origin, his Physical Body and Divine Soul became incomparably tough; even without circulating Internal Energy, he could be immune to blades and spears, water and fire.

【Main Quest: "Wudang Daoist Legacy, Yitian Foundation" final settlement complete! Rating: Perfect! Issuing ultimate reward!】

【Reward 1: The host's Realm has broken through to the Perfection of the Great Grandmaster Realm, only one step away from the Martial Emperor Realm! Understanding of the Tai Chi Great Dao and the rules of heaven and earth has been greatly improved!】

【Reward 2: Obtained the complete Origin feedback of the Yitian World, Lifespan increased to 300 years!】

【Physical Body and Divine Soul tempered to Perfection, Foundation eternally stabilized! The Yitian World is now completely bound to the host, becoming the host's primary world. No matter which world the host travels to, they can return at any time and can mobilize a portion of the primary world's Origin power!】

【Reward 3: Formally unlocked the authority to travel to Low-Wuxia worlds, allowing free travel to all unlocked Low-Wuxia worlds!】

【Reward 4: Unlocked the System's Heavens Travel function, World Fusion Acceleration function, Martial Arts Extraction function, and Daoist Legacy Mark function!】

A series of System prompts rang continuously in Zhang Sanfeng's mind.

He slowly opened his eyes, and the phantom images of two Tai Chi Yin and Yang fish flashed and vanished within them.

Every blade of grass and tree, every breath of the entire Yitian World, was clearly reflected in his perception.

He could clearly feel that he was now completely bound to this world.

He was the core of the Daoist Legacy of the Yitian World, the guardian recognized by this world.

He could mobilize the Origin power of the entire world at any time; even if he traveled to other worlds, he could return at any moment without any hindrance.

Meanwhile, the entire Yitian World was undergoing a heaven-turning, earth-shattering ultimate transformation.

The concentration of Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth surged to the Peak of a Low-Wuxia world, more than ten times greater than before.

The previously thin Spiritual Qi became so dense it almost liquefied, forming Spiritual Mist and Spiritual Rain among the famous mountains and great rivers.

The Spiritual Veins across the entire Central Plains revived entirely; the Kunlun Mountains, Mount Song, Emei Sect, Mount Hua, and all other famous mountains and rivers formed blessed lands where Spiritual Qi gathered.

The rules of heaven and earth loosened, and the ceiling for martial arts was greatly raised. The Great Grandmaster Realm, which previously only appeared in legends, was no longer an unreachable ceiling.

The entire Jianghu ushered in an unprecedented wave of collective Breakthroughs.

Abbot Kongwen of the Shaolin Sect, Abbess Miejue of the Emei Sect, Left Emissary Yang Xiao and Yin Tianzheng of the Ming Cult, and Shi Huolong of the Beggar Sect—these top experts of the Jianghu all broke through their shackles and stepped into the Grandmaster Realm.

Song Yuanqiao and Yu Lianzhou of the Seven Heroes of Wudang broke through directly to the Half-Step Great Grandmaster Realm, becoming the top experts of the Jianghu, second only to Zhang Sanfeng.

Countless Martial Artists who had been stuck at Realm barriers made Breakthroughs one after another.

The martial arts level of the entire Yitian World achieved a qualitative leap, possessing the Foundation to advance toward a Mid-Wuxia world.

As the core of the Daoist Legacy for the entire world, the changes in Wudang Mountain were even more earth-shattering.

The Spiritual Veins of the entire Wudang Mountain range completely revived, and the main Peak, Tianzhu Peak, became the blessed land with the most concentrated Spiritual Qi in the entire Central Plains.

Nourished by the dense Spiritual Qi, the vegetation on the mountain became lush, and even many Heaven And Earth Treasures were born.

The cultivation speed of Wudang Disciples increased by several times.

The seven personal Disciples among the third generation all broke through to the Peak of the Xiantian Realm, while Young Hero Song Qingshu and Cult Leader Zhang Wuji stepped directly into the Grandmaster Realm.

They became the youngest Grandmaster Realm experts in the Jianghu.

The overall strength of the entire Wudang Sect achieved a crushing surge.

Watching the transformation of heaven and earth and the prosperity of Wudang, Zhang Sanfeng understood in his heart that the Low-Wuxia stage of the Yitian World had been completely perfected.

What needed to be done next was to break the monopoly on martial arts, build a solid Foundation for the Wudang Legacy, and make full preparations for the upcoming journey through the heavens.

That day, Zhang Sanfeng summoned the Seven Heroes of Wudang and the core Elders of the Sect to hold a meeting in the main hall of Zixiao Palace.

He sat in the main seat, looked at the people below, and spoke slowly: "Now the world is stable, and the Jianghu is peaceful, yet the path of martial arts has always been monopolized by major Sects and noble families."

"Ordinary people and those from humble backgrounds struggle their whole lives without even catching a glimpse of the threshold, so where is the equality? Our Wudang Sect was founded on chivalry; we should harbor a heart of saving the world and proceed to spread martial arts throughout the world."

With these words, everyone in the hall instantly focused.

Zhang Sanfeng continued: "I have summoned you all today to set the century-long plan for Wudang—to spread martial arts across the world, to widely disseminate martial arts, so that everyone in the world has an equal opportunity to learn, and then to select talents from among them to strengthen our Wudang Daoist Legacy."

Song Yuanqiao bowed first, his eyes full of admiration: "Master has the world in his heart! Keeping martial arts private has always been a chronic evil of the Jianghu. Master spreading martial arts throughout the world will not only benefit all living beings but also allow the path of chivalry to spread across the four seas. This is a feat for all ages!"

Yu Lianzhou also said loudly: "Our Wudang martial arts, revised by Master, have formed a complete Legacy System. The basic Mind-Cultivation Technique strengthens the body, and the advanced martial arts are profound and mysterious, which can fully support the grand plan of spreading martial arts throughout the world!"

Everyone echoed in agreement, with no one voicing any objection.

Zhang Sanfeng nodded slightly and set down four iron rules for spreading martial arts, speaking with resounding force:

"First, starting from today, Wudang will make the basic Taiji Mental Method, basic fist and foot techniques, and body-strengthening martial arts free and open to the whole world, breaking the barrier of martial arts secrecy."

"Regardless of whether one is rich or poor, Han or Mongol, from the south or the north, as long as one harbors kind intentions, everyone can learn without any threshold."

"Second, we will comprehensively establish Wudang Martial Arts Halls in all prefectures of the Central Plains, the grasslands of the north, the Bashu region, the Western Regions, and the coastal areas of Liangguang, along with supporting charity Schools and pharmacies."

"The Disciples of the Martial Arts Halls will provide free lectures and medical treatment to the common people and guide their martial arts practice, treating everyone equally without any secrecy."

"Third, the Martial Arts Halls will set up a dual assessment, prioritizing character and Heart-Nature, the heart of chivalry, followed by talent and natural aptitude."

"Anyone who practices among the people, has upright character, harbors a heart of chivalry, and has outstanding talent, regardless of their background, can pass the assessment and enter Wudang Mountain."

"They will be divided into Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and Core Disciples based on their Heart-Nature and talent, and will be taught advanced martial arts and cultivated with focus."

"Fourth, establish an iron rule: those with crooked minds or who commit evil deeds, even if their talent is the best in the world, shall not enter the gates of Wudang. Those who commit evil will have their martial arts Legacy recovered and their cultivation crippled as a warning to others."

After hearing this, everyone in the hall bowed and responded loudly: "We, the Disciples, will strictly follow Master's decree!"

The next day, the announcement of Wudang spreading martial arts across the world spread throughout the Central Plains, and even to the Western Regions, the grasslands, and overseas countries, and the whole world was instantly stirred.

Before this, martial arts had always been the private property of Sects and noble families. Ordinary people could not even obtain a basic Mind-Cultivation Technique, let alone join a famous School to practice.

Now that Wudang was making martial arts free and open, establishing Martial Arts Halls to benefit all living beings, and giving everyone in the world an equal opportunity to learn, countless commoners were grateful and called Wudang the "Buddha of Ten Thousand Families."

Countless young men and those from humble backgrounds, even from thousands of miles away, rushed to the nearest Martial Arts Hall to seek learning;

Herdsmen on the grasslands, merchants in the Western Regions, and garrison soldiers in the north could all learn authentic basic Wudang martial arts at the local Martial Arts Halls.

In just a few months, the Taiji Mental Method spread throughout the world. From the elderly to young children, everyone could practice a set of Taiji Fist to strengthen their bodies, and martial arts were no longer the privilege of a few.

The initiative of spreading martial arts across the world also brought a steady stream of fresh blood to Wudang, forming a perfect virtuous cycle.

Countless young people from humble backgrounds, farm boys, and bottom-tier commoners who previously had no chance to come into contact with martial arts revealed astonishing talent and Heart-Nature after learning Wudang martial arts for free.

They knew that the opportunity to learn martial arts was hard-won, so they practiced even harder and understood the path of chivalry better, far surpassing those pampered noble children.

In just one year, the various Martial Arts Halls across the world selected nearly a thousand talents with upright character and outstanding talent and sent them to Wudang Mountain.

Among them, more than three hundred passed the assessment to become Outer Sect Disciples, over a hundred were promoted to Inner Sect Disciples, and more than ten brilliant talents were included in the ranks of Core Disciples, taught personally by the Seven Heroes of Wudang.

The scale of Wudang Disciples surged from hundreds to thousands, with Disciples from all over the world. Its Foundation was deep, and its strength was strong, crowning it as the undisputed number one Sect in the entire Jianghu.

And as Wudang's strength grew, it could send more excellent Disciples to Martial Arts Halls everywhere, further promoting the grand plan of spreading martial arts across the world, forming a positive cycle of "Benefiting the world → Talents emerging → Strengthening the Daoist Legacy → Saving the common people again."

【Detected that the host has completed the side quest "Wudang spreads martial arts across the world, Daoist Legacy spreads to the four seas," quest completion 100%!】

【Quest Reward: The Wudang Daoist Legacy is completely integrated into the Origin of the Yitian World. Even if the host leaves this world, the Daoist Legacy will be passed down forever and will never decline!】

【The host has obtained the blessing of the faith of the people of the Yitian World, and the Divine Soul is bound more deeply to the Origin of the world!】

As the System prompt faded, Zhang Sanfeng stood on the Golden Summit of Wudang, looking at the brand-new functions unlocked on the System panel, as well as the list of Low-Wuxia world travel.

At the same time, the System simultaneously released the cross-world main quest "Heavens Fusion, Daoist Legacy Spreads Far":

【Quest Objective: Travel to Low-Wuxia worlds, complete chivalry quests, leave behind the legend of the Wudang Daoist Legacy, obtain the Origin recognition of the corresponding world, and promote the Fusion of the Low-Wuxia world with the Yitian World, gradually unlocking the authority of Mid-Wuxia and High-Wuxia worlds!】

【First quest world: The Legend of the Condor Heroes world!】

Looking at the words "The Legend of the Condor Heroes world" on the panel, bright light erupted in Zhang Sanfeng's eyes.

The Foundation of the Yitian World had been completely solidified.

Next, it was time to open the path to the heavens, head to a new world, widely spread the Wudang Daoist Legacy, and fuse the heavens and myriad worlds.

He turned slowly, looking at the Wudang Mountain behind him with surging clouds, looking at this world he protected, his expression solemn.

The path to the heavens officially began from this moment.