Chapter 159
ound force wrapped around the joints of the ankles, knees and all the other muscles surrounding them was channeled to the waist. It combined and propelled through the spine and burst out through his left fist.
When his fist got nearer the target in midair, Lou Cheng "expanded" each and every muscle within him. Just like an exploding bomb, tearing through air and giving off a deep rumble.
Bam!
One fist out, Lou Cheng's whole body shook. However, he did not feel or receive any obvious vibration.
This attempt of the "Thunder Roar Zen" failed!
"Not tight enough, not pressured enough, the rhythm is wrong too..." Lou Cheng was not frustrated. In fact, he felt that the failure was expected. Even if he had grasped the way and threshold of it, it was never easy to be good at a martial art skill.
The Tiantong Taoist temple was located at Mount Shaoheng in Songcheng West. With a tranquil environment, many martial arts experts prayed here.
As expected from the ever-popular spring season, there were many tourists during the weekend. This only made the quiet temple more lively, but without damaging the beautiful greens and serene feeling of the surroundings.
"I'm heading to the side yard. Feel free to walk around by yourself." Yan Zheke looked left and right. Cautiously but cutely, she said, "Let's continue on QQ!"
"Yes!" Lou Cheng waved the phone in his hand and saw her walk into the side yard.
He put both hands into his sweater and started to stroll around leisurely, breathing in the air so fresh that it just refreshed the mind, as well as the faint scent of sandalwood from burning incense.
After he took his time to look around the front hall, the Taoist School statues in the side hall, he walked into the main hall (Mahavira Hall) and saw the statue of the Three Pristine Ones (Sanqing) facing the front of the hall majestically.
The Primeval Lord of Heaven(Yuans.h.i.+ Tianzun) stood tall in the middle, his head adorned with a crown, his face with a strict and serious expression. The Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue (Daode Tianzun) stood on the left, his hair all white, his face natural and bright looking. The Heavenly Lord of the Numinous Treasure (Lingbao Tianzun) stood on the right, tall and exquisite with a dominating aura. Three of them all stood tall above, looking down on whoever stepping in the hall. Combined with the somewhat empty hall, there seemed to be a holy and solemn feeling. A feeling so strong that even guests would feel the need to pray.
"Such grandeur..." Lou Cheng sighed in awe. Since he was already here, he decided to offer some prayers.
He turned, fished out his wallet and bought three incense sticks. He walked to the urn, facing the Primeval Lord of Heaven(Yuans.h.i.+ Tianzun), and he prayed for his family's safety, long-lasting romance and success in martial arts.
After all these, he put the three incense sticks into the incense burner and prayed again.
After leaving the hall, with the pure heart and mind of a tourist, he walked towards the backyard. Just as he turned past the corner of the wall, he saw a crowd gathered with continuous sharp sounds of fists and kicks in the collision.
"A fight?" Lou Cheng's curiosity was stirred. Like a fish, he slid his way through the crowd and managed to get to the front. What greeted him was a small square lined with limestone. Two figures were in a fierce fight, with a middle-aged Taoist priest as the referee.
Just as he made himself comfortable at where he was, he saw one of the young fighters decked in a black martial arts suit, lower his weight into a squat, move his back muscles, and use his right arm as a huge spear to "pierce" forward.
This move seemed simple but it made Lou Cheng feel that he was currently in an ancient battle ground, with people holding long spears, and charging ahead on horses.
"Good! " He could not help but shout out loud.
This expert's back muscles were so toned and well-trained that he had absolute control over them. This was rare even amongst the Professional Ninth Pin experts!
Bam!
With one hit, the opposing young Taoist priest lost all his stance.
"I've lost..." The young Taoist priest did not struggle. He just smiled bitterly and shook his head in resignation.
The black martial arts suit man did not seem satisfied. He looked around and said,
"Is anyone else interested in having a round with me? Especially since we have a Taoist pract.i.tioner as the referee!"
Lou Cheng was tempted. Suddenly, he felt the urge to fight and try.
He had finally mastered the "Thunder Roar Zen", so he really wanted to try it at an actual fight!
As for the right arm that was still weak, he could just be defensive on that end...
Again, the bushy browed, large eyed lad clad in black martial arts suit said arrogantly,
"Is anyone else interested in having a round with me?"
Lou Cheng exhaled and stepped out of the crowd. While he took off his s.h.i.+rt, he smiled and said,
"Right here!"