Shaolin Kung Fu had a long history and could be traced back to more than 1,500 years ago. In the last years of the Sui Dynasty, 13 Shaolin monks helped Tang Emperor Li Shimin to defeat Wang Shichong, and Shaolin Kung Fu gradually became famous.
During the Five Dynasties, the eminent monks of Shaolin Temple invited eighteen martial arts masters to perform in the temple. They practiced for three years, learning from each other's strong points and keeping the essence. They compiled the Shaolin Fist Manual. It could be said that from the Sui, Tang, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties, Shaolin Martial Arts developed rapidly and gradually matured.
Shaolin Temple became famous for its martial arts in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. More than 80 Shaolin monks, led by Yuekong and others, bravely went to the battlefield and defeated the enemy. More than 30 monks died for the country and wrote a sad story.
On the contrary, in modern times, with the invasion of Western civilization, the Shaolin Temple gradually declined and became silent. Today, its reputation is not prominent, and it has become an ordinary ancient temple scenic spot.
However, although the temple had been destroyed by the flames of war several times, the Shaolin martial arts and the legacy of the Shaolin monks had never been cut off. To this day, the Shaolin Temple still retained a team of about 20 monks who practiced diligently every day.
The monk chosen by the Abbot of Shaolin Temple Shi Yongda to spar with Lu Chen was also a monk of the "Shi" generation, Shi Yongzhen. He was about thirty years old, tall and sturdy, with a rough appearance, thick eyebrows, big ears, and a pair of bright eyes. The joints on his hands were exceptionally thick, and they were covered with calluses. Obviously, he had been practicing martial arts for many years.
What a fierce warrior!
Seeing this monk, Lu Chen could not help but marvel in his heart. This trip to Shaolin Temple on Mount Song was really the right choice.
Just now, he was worried that Shi Yongda would be reluctant to send out a real master, so the competition would be meaningless.
Shi Yongzhen raised his palm and bowed to Lu Chen. "Shi Yongzhen of Shaolin Temple greets you, benefactor."
His voice was deep and rough, and there was an indescribable power in his movements. This kind of martial artist's aura could not be seen or touched, but others could feel it.
Mayor Lu, who accompanied LuChen, couldn't help but have his face change slightly, and his eyes couldn't help but look at Shi Yongda.
This monk looked very powerful. Was it really appropriate for him to compete with Lu Chen? If he were to hurt the honored guest …
Shi Yongda gave Mayor Lu a reassuring look.
He was very confident in his Junior Brother's strength. Moreover, only a true master could control and release his strength freely in a competition. In this way, he would not damage Shaolin Temple's reputation, and he could also control the rhythm and not hurt his opponent.
Lu Chen cupped his fists in return and said, "Please advise me, Master."
Ever since the battle with Lee Cheol-sung, the founder of the Korean Taekwondo Musung Sect, at the beginning of the year, although many people had challenged Lu Chen, Lu Chen had never fought with outsiders again. He usually fought with the members of the Lu Family Squad.
This battle with the Shaolin monks had once again aroused his desire to fight.
Since Lu Chen was well-prepared before he came, he only wore clothes and shoes that were convenient for him to move around in. He only took off his outer clothes, and after a simple warm-up, he began the official match with Shi Yongzhen.
The others stood at the edge of the martial arts arena to watch, and some staff members set up cameras to record.
Such a scene had to be recorded!
"Ha!"
Shi Yongzhen made the first move. With a deep roar, he strode forward and punched straight at Lu Chen.
What this Shaolin monk was displaying was the famous Shaolin Fist. The Shaolin Fist was strong and powerful, simple and unadorned. Its moves were simple but beneficial for actual combat. It was not something that ordinary routines could compare with.
When Shi Yongzhen moved forward, his feet rose, knees followed, and hips chased were very standard. His lower body was as stable as Mount Tai, and his punches were fierce and powerful. He deeply understood the essence of "punching in a line", showing his profound foundation.
When he punched, the wind from his fist howled, but he still retained some strength.
Even so, Lu Chen didn't dare to meet the attack head-on. He immediately moved to dodge, and at the same time, twisted his waist and raised his right leg to kick at his opponent like lightning.
Shi Yongzhen's reaction was very fast. When his fist missed, he immediately crossed his arms to block Lu Chen's side kick.
Bang!
The collision of the leg and arm produced a dull sound. Shi Yongzhen's body suddenly swayed, and a trace of surprise flashed on his dark face. The strength of Lu Chen's leg was beyond his expectation.
This Shaolin monk finally became serious. He turned around and punched again, this time increasing the strength of his fist to 90%!
Shi Yongzhen's fists were firm and ferocious, every move he made was either attacking or defending. There were no showy moves, but every instantaneous change in his fists could achieve the three effects of "blocking, defending, and attacking". His fists were upright and upright, so every move he made gave people a soul-stirring feeling, causing people to be unable to help but break out in cold sweat for Lu Chen.
If it was just a competition of strength and foundation, Lu Chen was not as good as this monk who had trained hard in the Shaolin Temple for more than 20 years. In a head-on confrontation, he would most likely lose.
But Lu Chen's advantage was that he was flexible, and his reflexes were very fast. Moreover, his self-created Kung Fu gave him a natural advantage in close combat, so his punches and kicks were evenly matched with Shi Yongzhen.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Both sides fought back and forth. In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged more than 10 rounds. Shi Yongzhen was gradually getting angry, while Lu Chen was getting more and more excited.
It was hard to find an opponent. With his current status, it was impossible for him to go around and compare notes with others. At most, he would fight with the Lu family's class in the training hall. It was difficult for him to go all out and fight to his heart's content.
"Hey!"
When the fight reached its climax, Shi Yongzhen channeled his True Power into his arms and punched out, heavily striking towards Lu Chen's chest.
Lu Chen raised his arms in front of his body, firmly blocking his attack.
Bang! Bang!
The sound of the collision made people tremble with fear.
"Stop!"
At this time, Mayor Lu, who was watching the fight, shouted.
Shi Yongzhen and Lu Chen stopped their movements at the same time. They saw the big mayor hurriedly run over and said with a bitter smile: "Fists and kicks have no eyes. Can the two of you stop when the fight is over?"
Mayor Lu did not know martial arts. Just now, he was on tenterhooks. He was afraid that if they continued fighting like this, sooner or later something would happen.
If something really happened, he, as the mayor, would also have to bear the blame.
Although Lu Chen did not feel satisfied, he also knew Mayor Lu's scruples. Besides, he was a guest, after all, so he could not be too willful. Thus, he said with a smile: "Alright, Master Yongzhen has a profound skill. I won't be able to win if we continue fighting."
Shi Yongzhen shook his head and said in a deep voice: "You're very strong. I don't have the confidence to beat you."
Whether it was martial arts or boxing, it was actually a competition of strength, speed, and reflexes. On the contrary, the moves were not that important. Shi Yongzhen had the advantage in the former, and Lu Chen was stronger in the latter.
Both of them did not have the confidence to win in the fight, and both of them had a feeling of appreciation for each other.
Mayor Lu said with a smile: "Meeting a match is also a good story!"
The atmosphere of the scene suddenly became relaxed.
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