Volume 16: The Sentimental Swordsman and the Ruthless Sword (Part 1) Chapter 369: Facing the Wall in the Stone Cave
Songshan Mountain.
Since Bodhidharma crossed to Central Plains during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang, and the Shaolin Temple was passed down through the 28th generation to the divine monk Kashyapa, talented people have emerged from generation to generation and Shaolin has long been the leader of the martial arts world in the Central Plains.
Looking from afar, one can see the red eaves covered with snow, towering into the clouds. The palaces are connected to each other, and it is unknown how many floors they are. It is so grand that it can be said to be the best in the world.
No matter who comes here, they will naturally feel a desire to renounce the world and be away from the world. Only in this way can one calm down and practice Zen, and experience the true wonders of the world.
Su Weiyun and Master Xinmei walked towards the temple, but instead of going anywhere else, they first came to one of the holy places in Shaolin Temple, the Pagoda Forest.
There are numerous large and small stupas on the snowy ground. These are the burial places of the ancestors of Shaolin. These masters were famous during their lifetime and were all eminent monks. Their martial arts skills were naturally superb and few could match them.
Master Xinmei first brought Su Weiyun here, and then he knelt down sincerely , prostrated himself towards the tower nine times, and then he stood up.
"Masters of all generations, no one in Shaolin Temple is proficient in Bodhidharma swordsmanship, but it has been learned by an outsider. I am ashamed. Today I may reveal all the mysteries of the swordsmanship. I hope the masters will forgive me."
Master Xinmei's hair and beard are now white, and his face is covered with wrinkles, but his expression now seems to have returned to the time when he was still the little monk who chanted sutras, recited Buddha's name, and beat the wooden fish.
Su Weiyun remained silent and bowed three times to Tallin.
Master Xinmei said, "Please follow me."
The two walked across the snow, and along the way many monks came to greet Master Xinmei. It was not until they passed a bamboo forest and reached the depths that the sounds gradually faded.
Behind the bamboo forest is an elegant Zen house. Looking through the propped-up window, two people are sitting opposite each other inside, drinking tea and playing chess.
Sitting on the right is an old monk with an odd appearance. He has a calm expression, as if he has merged into this silent world.
On the left, however, is a skinny and short old man with bright eyes and an eagle-like nose. One forgets his short stature and only senses a sense of authority.
In the whole world, there are probably only a few people who can play chess with the Shaolin head master Xinhu, except this "Bai Xiaosheng".
It’s just that people always think that Bai Xiaosheng is either a handsome and elegant scholar, or a wise old man who is well-versed in history and current affairs.
But his appearance is quite different from the image in people's minds.
Master Xinmei walked out the door and suddenly coughed twice.
Master Xinhu immediately looked over and said with a smile, "So it's you, Second Junior Brother. Have you found a solution to the matter of the Plum Blossom Thief?"
Master Xinmei hesitated for a long time but still couldn't speak.
Master Xinhu said, "If we catch him, we catch him. If we don't catch him, we don't catch him. Do you think that monks like me should care about the empty title of catching thieves and getting rid of evil?"
Master Xinmei sighed and finally said, "I haven't been able to find the real Plum Blossom Thief. He may have been executed, or he may still be at large!"
Master Xinhu couldn't help but frown, but when he turned to look at Su Weiyun beside Xinmei, his brows relaxed again and he said, "This young man has a strong sword spirit and murderous intent, but there is a kind light between his brows, which suppresses the murderous intent. It is really gratifying."
He spoke casually and actually revealed many secrets that were difficult for outsiders to know.
Su Weiyun said: "Master Xinhu is indeed very insightful and has a high level of cultivation."
Master Xinmei introduced: "This young hero Su Weiyun is a rare genius who appeared out of nowhere in the martial arts world. His martial arts skills are incredible. I'm afraid he is no less than the top three in the weapon list back then."
"oh?"
As soon as these words fell, not only was Master Xinhu very surprised, but even Bai Xiaosheng on the left finally turned his head and looked at Su Weiyun carefully.
Bai Xiaosheng's gaze fell directly on Su Weiyun, and it seemed even sharper than that of the divine eagle.
Master Xinhu asked, "What kind of ability do you have that Second Junior Brother would praise you so highly?"
Master Xinmei said slowly: "It's because he has mastered the most unique 'Dharma Sword Technique' among our 72 unique skills!"
Master Xinhu's eyes suddenly focused, emitting an incredible look.
Bai Xiaosheng stood up suddenly and said seriously, "Is it really the mysterious and profound Bodhidharma sword technique that no one can master?"
Master Xinmei said: "I have also been to the Sutra Library to comprehend the swordsmanship of Bodhidharma. He never made any mistakes when using the sword, and he even comprehended the sword move of returning to the west with only one shoe!"
Su Weiyun suddenly said, "I came here this time to meet Bai Xiaosheng and see where I can rank on the weapon list."
He came straight to the point and stated his purpose.
Bai Xiaosheng was shocked and said, "I wrote the Weapon List ten years ago. The rankings have been determined and have not been changed. Do you really want to give it a try?"
Su Weiyun said: "It takes ten years to sharpen a sword, why not try it?"
Bai Xiaosheng said, "Okay, for the sake of Damo's swordsmanship, I might make an exception this time!"
Su Weiyun frowned and said, "Maybe?"
Bai Xiaosheng looked at Master Xinhu and said slowly, "I have a suggestion, but it's a bit abrupt. I wonder if the master can agree to it?"
Master Xinhu said, "We have been friends for decades, so it's okay for you to say so."
Bai Xiaosheng said, "I would like to ask the headmaster to teach Young Master Su to go into the cave where Bodhidharma faced the wall and take a look!"
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Songshan Mountain, Facing the Wall Cave.
According to legend, Bodhidharma, the founder of Shaolin Temple, had been secluded here for nine years, meditating and attaining enlightenment. After nine years, he came out and created 72 unique skills, and recruited many disciples, eventually creating the Shaolin Temple's thousand-year glory.
And because he was too deep in meditation, his shadow was still left on the wall in the cave. A figure was imprinted on the stone wall, and his graceful figure could be vaguely seen.
There have always been many legends about this place, and it is one of the wonders of Shaolin.
Bai Xiaosheng suggested that Su Weiyun come to the place where Bodhidharma faced the wall, but no one knew what the deep meaning was.
However, Master Xinhu did not shy away from it. He brought Master Xinmei, Master Xinjian, Su Weiyun and Bai Xiaosheng to the treasure land to appreciate it.
The cave was formed naturally and is not very big, nearly three meters deep and about ten meters high.
Sure enough, there was a faint light and shadow on the stone wall in the cave, which was clearly visible and looked like a human figure.
Master Xinhu said: "Back then, Bodhidharma faced the wall here and could not sit still, but he still needed to stretch his muscles and bones every day to relax his blood circulation, so this is how the Yi Jin Jing was passed down later!"
Bai Xiaosheng said: "As far as I know, most of the 72 Shaolin Kung Fu skills were also created here."
Master Xinhu said: "That is indeed the case."
Bai Xiaosheng said: "I have also heard that Bodhidharma swordsmanship is the most powerful Shaolin martial arts and should be able to suppress all other It was left behind deliberately by Patriarch Bodhidharma because he was worried that monks in later generations would use martial arts to cause chaos and no one would be able to stop them."
Master Xinhu's expression changed slightly, but he finally nodded: "I didn't expect Bai Xiaosheng to be so knowledgeable and know a lot, and he even knows such secrets."
Bai Xiaosheng smiled slightly: "However, the Bodhidharma sword technique is not easy to practice. I wonder how this young hero Su learned it?"
Su Weiyun said nothing, as if he had not heard anything. Instead, he slowly walked towards the deep stone wall in the facing cave.
——There is a faint shadow there. Legend has it that Bodhidharma faced the wall for too long and his heart was too sincere, so his own shadow was imprinted on the wall.
Su Weiyun seemed to feel something, as if being mysteriously pulled. Just as he was about to raise his hand to touch it, he suddenly heard a loud shout.
"The ancient land of the ancestors must not be disturbed rashly!"
When this sound was heard, there was a rumbling sound in the stone cave.
However, Master Xinjian yelled at Su Weiyun at the last moment, telling him not to touch the stone wall left by the ancestor.
