Martial Arts Crossover: That night, Huang Rong descended from the sky.

Chapter 197: Li Ping VS The Sweeping Monk

Li Ping came to Shaolin Temple to see the Sweeper Monk's kung fu and, if possible, to find out how his three-foot qi wall was formed.

Even in the fragments of time in the game "Overturning the Clouds and Rain," in a place where the martial arts level was clearly higher than this world, he had never seen such an outrageous protective aura.

Only Chuan Ying, before shattering the void, displayed an even more outrageous protective aura when facing the Mongol army.

Chuan Ying's protective aura seemed to reach five feet, and the enemy's thousands of troops and many experts were not able to break through it.

The Sweeper Monk's protective inner energy seemed to be unusable when attacking, which is why he was beaten to the point of vomiting blood by Qiao Feng. This is the normal logic of martial arts.

There is still a significant difference in level between the two.

However, this is already quite outrageous!

Li Ping had actually seen this sweeping monk when he was strolling around Shaolin Temple before, but he didn't recognize him at the time.

He concealed his true nature very well.

Now that he has come forward, Li Ping naturally will not let this opportunity pass, but he did not make a move immediately. Instead, he asked curiously, "I met Master Kurong of Tianlong Temple before, who was from the same era as you."

"He once said that in this degenerate age, martial arts are in decline."

"In my opinion, the masters of your era were clearly stronger than those of later eras."

"Even he thinks it's the end of the Dharma era, a time of decline for martial arts. What would an era of flourishing martial arts look like?"

The sweeping monk shook his head: "I have never seen the golden age of martial arts either. It is said that the golden age of martial arts was in the Tang Dynasty."

"During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, due to war, many cultivation techniques were lost and many predecessors perished, thus ushering in the Dharma-ending Age."

Li Ping was still not satisfied: "Just how powerful was the martial arts of that era? Could they unleash a single blade of energy that transforms into a raging inferno, igniting the greed, anger, and delusion in the hearts of others?"

The sweeping monk was speechless: "That seems impossible. Are you referring to the Great Wheel King Kumārajīva?"

"I've also heard rumors about him in the capital. His martial arts skills are indeed beyond the comprehension of ordinary people."

"However, it is said that it was deduced using supernatural powers, which makes sense."

Li Ping then asked, "Do you think our martial arts skills can reach that level?"

The sweeping monk was silent for a moment: "Although his martial arts are derived from supernatural powers, since it is martial arts, it must still be possible."

"This only shows that none of us, including our predecessors, have been able to push martial arts to its ultimate limit."

Li Ping continued, "Indeed, the future of martial arts is promising!"

"Master, in your time, there was a man named Xiaoyaozi, the founder of the Xiaoyao School. I've heard rumors that you are actually Xiaoyaozi?!"

The sweeping monk chuckled in surprise: "How could that be? Xiaoyaozi is indeed an unparalleled genius of Taoism."

"He single-handedly founded the Free and Unfettered Sect, embraced all rivers in the Northern Sea, treaded the waves with the lightest steps, and mastered the Lesser Formless Skill, which imitated all kinds of martial arts. This profound understanding of the yin and yang of heaven and earth, and the ingenuity in the transformation of martial arts techniques, can only be achieved by a person of great wisdom."

"Unfortunately, his path was ultimately trapped in his obsession with the word 'freedom'."

"Seeking longevity and yearning for freedom, one may appear detached, but in reality, one remains trapped in the cage of 'gain' and 'attachment'."

"Taoists say that the Tao follows nature, but he created the Eight Desolations and Six Absolutes Supreme Skill, wanting to compete with heaven and earth for longevity, which is already against the principles of nature. The Northern Darkness Divine Skill steals other people's internal energy for his own use. Even if it flows freely, it will eventually be entangled in cause and effect."

Good grief, is it because he's a monk that people have to put down Taoists when they hear about them?

These two might even have a grudge against each other!

But his words weren't without merit; just look at the state of the three disciples that Xiaoyaozi had taken in.

Where is even a trace of the carefree life described by Taoism?

It's a pity that Xiaoyaozi isn't here. Li Ping is quite curious about how Xiaoyaozi would refute these words if he heard them!

However, he didn't say anything more.

He said so much, but it wasn't a verbal exchange; he was genuinely curious and wanted to find the Sweeper Monk's weakness.

Because the Sweeper Monk's martial arts skills and understanding of martial arts were far superior to those of his time, and his methods were so powerful that they were almost supernatural.

He was a complete mystery, and Li Ping really wanted to know what he knew.

But asking to this extent is about right for now.

After all, it's best not to speak too frankly with someone you don't know well!

Then, the longsword instantly exploded in his hand, turning into countless streams of light that rushed towards the sweeping monk.

Once they make a move, they show no mercy.

He didn't want to kill the Sweeper Monk, and he felt that the Sweeper Monk probably didn't want to kill him either, but Li Ping was really a little scared of the Sweeper Monk's methods of "conversion"!

What if I were truly converted by the Sweeping Monk and even refused to go back in time?

Therefore, they naturally dared not hold back when they attacked.

The sweeping monk let out a soft exclamation: "Truly worthy of being called the world's fastest..."

Then, with a gentle pat of his palm, he found the true form of Li Ping's longsword amidst the many sword shadows.

Ren Liping's swordsmanship, whether real or feint, and his mental attacks, all seemed to be useless against him.

However, this was within Li Ping's expectations. How could he possibly defeat this great master so easily?

The fact that the sweeping monk didn't use the three-foot-high qi barrier relieved him.

It's unclear whether the Sweeper Monk wanted to see his martial arts skills or whether his three-foot-long qi barrier couldn't withstand his sword energy.

Li Ping couldn't be sure, but it at least meant that they could fight.

He moved with the sword, his figure seemingly transforming into a ghost. The longsword touched the sweeping monk's hand and then moved away, giving the sweeping monk no chance to unleash his full power.

Now that his time manipulation multiplier has increased to 1.1, he is even faster.

The power unleashed by the Flowing Shadow Splitting Light Sword was more than just 0.1 stronger!

It was as if the person had split into four, and he was getting closer and closer to being a one-man army.

His sword intent became more refined, sometimes transforming into surging rivers, sometimes into towering mountains, ever-changing.

Even the sweeping monk couldn't help but exclaim, "It is said that the essence of Li Jushi's swordsmanship comes from the True Martial Seven-Section Formation created by Master Zhang."

"He has indeed fully grasped the essence of Zhenwu."

No matter how fast Li Ping's sword speed was, how sharp his sword energy was, or how he changed his stance, the Sweeper Monk remained unmoved, always able to find the true form of Li Ping's longsword.

The seemingly ordinary palm strike and punch astonished the onlookers, who were amazed by their extraordinary skill.

He felt that the seventy-two Shaolin arts had been completely integrated into his fists and palms, flowing smoothly and effortlessly, as if he could use them at will.

It even makes people wonder if he is the reincarnation of Bodhidharma!

When Li Ping had launched 365 sword strikes, he finally took a step back. When Li Ping had launched 730 sword strikes, he took another step back.

Li Ping then sheathed his sword. If it were a life-or-death struggle, there would be other ways, but if it were a martial arts contest, this was truly the only way to go.

The Sweeper Monk's martial arts skills were indeed incredibly high, but they were still not strong enough to make Lang Fanyun feel so invincible and impossible to defeat.

Li Ping laughed and said, "Master's skill is truly amazing."

The sweeping monk remained calm: "Layman Li's speed is indeed unparalleled in the world."

At this moment, thunderous applause erupted in the deathly silent Shaolin Temple!