A few days ago, Lin Tang went for a stroll in the park with Shen Qiushi. They noticed many people staring at the elderly practicing Tai Chi, each one hoping to find a hidden martial arts expert and beco their disciple. Unfortunately, their search was fruitless.
On the internet, netizens feverishly discussed where to find real martial arts manuals. The cheap offerings in online stores were just scams ant to fool people. So even appealed to the authorities, hoping the nation would step in, create martial arts curricula, and ignite a national martial arts frenzy.
After a period of change, the nation finally took action. At a major conference, it launched the slogan, "Start martial arts training from a young age." Nurous authentic Cultivation Techniques were compiled into textbooks and introduced into schools. At the sa ti, a call to service was issued, contacting true Martial Artists from the major factions, hoping they would volunteer to beco martial arts instructors.
As for the general public, they could download the Cultivation Techniques from the corresponding official website. However, the results were not promising. First, most adults were too busy with work and had little free ti. Second, many found the content of the techniques incomprehensible, making them far too difficult to learn on their own. Third, practicing martial arts is incredibly tiring and can even be dangerous.
"Isn't there a quick Cultivation Technique that's easy to understand, simple to start, and less tiring to practice?"
"Yeah! I really wish I could get stronger just by lying down..."
"You're dreaming!"
"Even in ancient tis, when ninety-nine percent of the common folk were hardworking, most didn't know martial arts. Of those who did, many only knew a few stances. True experts were exceedingly rare, to say nothing of today's pampered populace."
"We should just put our hope in modern weapons!"
"I heard that the creatures from the Underworld are monsters. They won't die even if you shoot them a few tis. They just dig out the bullets, and their wounds heal in an instant. Ordinary modern weapons are probably useless, huh?"
"Then what do we do? Just wait to die?!"
"Sigh..."
The more they discussed it, the more pessimistic people beca.
Then, just today, a news alert suddenly popped up online. The State Preceptor and War God, Long Tianji, seeing that everyone was sorely lacking a satisfactory technique, had entered a special seclusion. Pouring his heart and soul into the effort, he had finally created a brand-new Cultivation Technique tailored for modern humans. It was so gentle, it could even be used by those with sensitive skin... The download link was provided.
Netizens were stunned for a mont, then overjoyed, and they all scrambled to click the download link. Instantly, the entire webpage froze. Far too many people were trying to download it at once.
When they finally managed to get the file and open it, they saw the technique had a simple and direct na: "A Detailed Explanation of Long's Basic Martial Arts."
Lin Tang had simplified and reinterpreted the first transformation from the "True Dragon Nine Transformations," accompanying it with a video tutorial in which he personally demonstrated and explained the technique step-by-step. As for the complete version of the True Dragon Nine Transformations, it had already been distributed for free to the various major powers under the state's direction.
People like Guo Jufeng each received a copy, which left them in a daze. Back then, they had dread of obtaining a Heaven-rank Cultivation Technique, searching the entire world to no avail. They could only resort to practicing the techniques bestowed upon them by the state, fully aware that these techniques had flaws, backdoors, and other defects, yet they had no other choice.
And now... the State Preceptor was being so generous, handing out his self-created Heaven-rank technique like it was a cheap flyer.
Could there be a conspiracy? Does this technique also have major problems? Who cares! I'll practice it first and worry about that later! Perhaps he's only sharing it because the Underworld is about to invade, and he wants to unite more experts to fight back. I shouldn't think so badly of him! If anyone were to offend him, he could just slap them to death. There's no need to use a flawed technique to harm people in such a roundabout way...
And you know what? It actually worked.
With the authority of his identity as Long Tianji, Lin Tang personally fild the instructional videos to accompany the simplified technique. Countless netizens, trusting him completely, began to study earnestly and persevere. A surprising number of talented individuals quickly got the hang of it. These geniuses then started posting their own videos showcasing their results. This convinced even more people, who began to practice with ever-increasing enthusiasm. Like a snowball rolling downhill, more and more people began their training.
As the old saying goes, "With martial arts cos the temptation to break the law."
As the number of people who knew martial arts grew, public order faced a significant challenge. Once people got a taste of power, their hands began to itch. Previously, conflicts usually involved nothing more than arguing and shoving; so of the more disgusting ones might even involve spitting. Actual fights were a minority, and they typically ended with minor injuries, if any.
But now, things were different. As soon as a conflict arose, many hot-headed individuals would crack their knuckles and suggest they "practice" a little. And a spar it would be. Then... underestimating their new strength, a single careless move could prove fatal.
In normal tis, the state would certainly not want such incidents to occur on a large scale. But compared to the impending calamity of the Underworld's invasion, a little pressure on public safety was an acceptable price. Casualties from mutual combat were still far better than being utterly defenseless and devoured by the monsters of the Underworld later on.
On Central Earth, nearly everyone was trying to learn the martial arts taught by Long Tianji. Foreign countries were not to be outdone. They introduced many of their own techniques and promoted nurous local experts in "star-making" campaigns, positioning them as the faces of their respective nations' martial arts. However, it was clear that Long Tianji's na was the most famous and authoritative. So, even when their own governnts imposed restrictions, people still secretly practiced Lin Tang's Cultivation Technique.
Billions of people around the world were suddenly practicing his technique. Good gracious, it was truly sothing else. How could the War Gods of ancient tis possibly compare?
Therefore, driven by this hyper-efficient promotion, Lin Tang sensed, through so mysterious connection, countless "stars" of light igniting all across the planet.
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