In this extremely perilous situation, Yang Guo managed to leap over his head and even in this extreme situation he did not forget to repeat what he said in Tibetan, âDie!â That leap was a technique from the âNine Yin Manualâ. He and Xiao Longnu had studied the markings of the manual left by Wang Chongyang on the ceiling of the stone chamber in the ancient tomb. They had learned some of the fist, kick and sword techniques but there was no one to advise them on practicing the internal aspect. They practiced it but they did not know if they practiced properly, right now he was facing a formidable enemy, how could he dare use it? He would never have thought that in the face of such a danger, he would use it naturally, saving his life in the process.
The crowd all thought that Daâerba would definitely hit his target with this stance; Guo Jing did not wait for the sweep to hit its target and dashed out, wanting to grab his back. He saw a red flash in front of his eyes; Jinlun Fawangâs palm was coming towards him. Guo Jing saw that the palm was coming in extremely fast so he quickly used a stance of âSeeing the Dragon in the Fieldâ. The two of them did not make a sound as the palms clashed; two flashes were seen as the two separated.
Guo Jing took three steps back while Jinlun Fawang stood his ground steadily. His strength was much stronger than Guo Jingâs and his internal energy was profound, but the proficiency of his palms could not compare with Guo Jingâs. Guo Jing took the steps back to disperse the enemyâs force and avoid injury. But Jinlun Fawang was too proud; he forced himself to meet this palm solidly, enduring the pain in his chest, as he stood there without moving. Even great fighters such as Guo Jing and Jinlun Fawang thought that Yang Guo would definitely meet danger, so one of them flew out to save him; one of them came out to hinder the help. Who would have known that Yang Guo would use such an extraordinary stance, escaping in the space where the golden rod was sweeping next to his body. When the two of them saw that he avoided danger, both were surprised, one was comforted, the other lamented, and both of them retreated.
Daâerba didnât turn around after this failed attack; he swept the golden rod backwards fiercely. Yang Guo saw that this stance was coming in extremely quickly and automatically, he brushed across the floor like a sparrow gliding, he was a foot or so off the floor, going across it evenly, avoiding the golden rod with a few inches to spare. Again, this was kung fu from the âNine Yin Manualâ.
Huang Rong was surprised and said, âBrother Jing, how come Guoâer knows the âNine Yin Manualâ? Did you teach him?â She thought that Guo Jing had taught Yang Guo the âNine Yin Manualâ on the way to Mount Zhongnan out of his feelings and memories of the past.
Guo Jing said, âNo, if I did teach him, why would I keep it from you?â
Huang Rong gave an âenâ sound; she knew that her husband had always told the truth to other people, towards her he was even more truthful. She saw Yang Guo shifting and moving, every time he was in danger he would rely on the martial arts of the âNine Yin Manualâ to protect himself. But he showed that he had yet to completely master it, he didnât know how to counterattack according to the manual to achieve victory. Though he was able to protect his life, as the battle continues, he would still end up losing.
Huang Rong sighed to herself, âGuoâer is really an extraordinary talent, if he followed me for a year or so and learns the âDog Beating Stick Techniqueâ and âNine Yin Manualâ completely, how on earth would this Tibetan monk be a match for him?â
At this troubled time, she glanced over at a space and saw the Beggar Clan traitor Elder Peng in the midst of the Mongolian warriors, his face full of joy. She suddenly had an idea and called out, âGuoâer, âSoul Altering Spellâ, âSoul Altering Spellâ!â
The âNine Yin Manualâ has a technique called the âSoul Altering Spellâ, using the power of the heart and soul to subdue the enemy and achieve victory. Years ago at the Beggar Clan meeting on Mount Jun, Huang Rong had used this technique to subdue Elder Pengâs hypnotizing âFearful Heart Artâ; because of this, when she saw this person she thought of it.
Yang Guo remembered the method of using the âSoul Altering Spellâ; he didnât have the confidence to completely focus on the enemy and subdue them to gain victory so he had never practiced it. But he was conscious of Huang Rongâs abilities, he thought, âSince Auntie Guo mentions this, there must be a reason, anyway, defeat is already definite so I might as well give it a try.â
So his body continued avoiding the attacks, in his mind however he was purging his thoughts, following the method stated in the manual, from âcontrolling the limits of the mindâ to âthe limits of the real bodyâ; everything became one, there werenât any other thoughts in his mind. At this time, he relied on his natural reactions, when he heard anything he leapt and darted, when he felt the gust of wind he hurriedly dodged it, his eyes fixed on the opponent.
More stances passed, Daâerba suddenly felt something was wrong with Yang Guoâs movements; he glanced at him and then sent his golden rod forward fiercely.
Yang Guo used another stance of the âBeautiful Maiden Fistâ, âManâs Fine Waistâ, his waist swung lightly to avoid the attack. As heâs using the âSoul Altering Spellâ, his body and mind have become one, whatever stances his hands and feet are using, then the face will reflect whatever feeling and aura the stances exude.
Daâerba saw that his face suddenly seemed to look like a scroll of literature, how on earth could he know that Yang Guo was copying the posture of the Tangâs dynasty poet Zhu Letianâs concubine Xiao Manâ He couldnât stop himself from being taken aback, the golden rod attacked forward towards his head. Yang Guo moved his head to avoid it, he spread his five fingers and brushed it through his hair, his five fingers then gently waved out, a slight smile on his face; it was a stance of âDressing of Li Huaâ. Zhang Lihua was Li Houâs favorite imperial concubine, her hair was seven feet long, its light could reflect people, because of her, Li Hou abandoned his political duty and let the country go to ruin; her beauty was immensely enchanting.
Yang Guoâs smile infected Daâerba, he followed and smiled. Yang Guoâs face was handsome and striking, when he smiled, he was even more so, Daâerbaâs cheekbones were high and his cheeks deep, when the crowd saw him follow Yang Guo and smile, all of them shivered.
Yang Guo saw that he was taken aback and stretched out his finger, jabbing out; it was the stance âThe Divine Needle Ping Jiâ. Daâerba slanted his body and moved away, his face copied Yang Guoâs in making an expression that one has when concentrating on sewing.
Huang Rong saw that Yang Guo understood her and managed to affect the opponent using the âSoul Altering Spellâ, she was delighted; she whispered to Guo Jing, âGuoâer is extraordinary; when you were his age you didnât have such a level of kung fu.â
Guo Jing expressed his joy, he nodded his head and concentrated on the two people in the middle of the hall without blinking.
The âSoul Altering Spellâ uses the power of the heart and soul to affect the opponent; if the opponentâs mind and will was strong and still, it would not be effective. If the opponentâs internal energy was higher as well, the attack would be reflected back towards the user and they, instead, would fall under the control of the other person. When two people are dueling, if the userâs martial arts were better than the other personâs, then they could defeat them through weaponry, fists and kicks. There would be no need to resort to this technique. If on the other hand the userâs internal energy was weaker, they wouldnât dare use this technique hastily. Though this technique is deep and profound, it didnât have much use when facing a superior enemy.