Chapter 129: The Ten Styles of the True Dragon

There are joys and sorrows!
At the crucial moment when Happy grasped the key to the star chart in the Puzzle Chess Game, she accidentally discerned a series of consecutive moves from the sequence of actions in “Black Dragon Devouring the Tiger”…
After reviewing it time and time again and analyzing it repeatedly, the moves of “Black Dragon Devouring the Tiger” became increasingly clear, eventually transforming into a set of martial arts techniques in human form.
After reading it several times, the illusory star chart suddenly shattered completely around Happy! Her body trembled, and under the clear system prompt, she opened her eyes, returning to the quiet hut in the temple. Her mind still wasn’t calm, as one after another system prompts sounded:
“Congratulations! You have successfully solved Master Xuan Kong’s ‘Puzzle Chess Game’!”
“You have uncovered Master Xuan Kong’s unique martial art, ‘The Ten Styles of the True Dragon’…”
“Due to your low current level, the only move you can use is the first style of ‘The Ten Styles of the True Dragon’: ‘Catching the Dragon Hand’!”
“You have mastered ‘Catching the Dragon Hand’!”
“With each improvement in your internal energy level, you will automatically acquire the next style, which requires the ‘Mystical Realm’ level of internal energy.”
“By successfully solving Master Xuan Kong’s Puzzle Chess Game, your comprehension ability has increased by 3 points.”
The system prompts came one after another in quick succession, bringing continuous benefits. Happy was overjoyed, her mouth wide open, eager to kiss the kind-hearted Master Xuan Kong in front of her.
So that’s how it is!
The Puzzle Chess Game didn’t really need to be solved, nor could it be solved. What Master Xuan Kong was waiting for was someone who could delay until the tenth move, then, in a calm state of mind, comprehend his own created “The Ten Styles of the True Dragon” from the chessboard. Thus, the more someone became trapped in the game’s outcome, the less they could stay calm.
It was Happy, because she knew in advance that the Puzzle Chess Game couldn’t be solved, that she aimed to buy time from the start. Unintentionally, she unlocked the mystery hidden within it!
“I, Happy, am deeply grateful to Master for your help!”
Overjoyed, Happy stood up and bowed deeply with clasped hands.
A unique martial art!
In her past life, she had spent three years without ever succeeding in obtaining such an extraordinary martial art. Yet, by chance in this life, she acquired it unintentionally—moreover, it was said to be on par with the legendary martial arts of Wu Ya Zi from the Free and Easy Sect and the Sweeping Monk from Shaolin Temple.
“Amitabha!”
Master Xuan Kong’s kind face bore a slight smile. Knowing that Happy had understood “The Ten Styles of the True Dragon” hidden within the Puzzle Chess Game during their game, he uttered a Buddhist chant with great satisfaction and said, “This disciple has a peaceful mind and astonishing comprehension ability. She is destined to be connected with Buddha. It was only natural that she could master my martial arts.”
“It’s a pity…”

After a pause, Xuan Kong smiled helplessly and said, “It’s a pity that I was expelled from Shaolin many years ago and vowed never to take disciples again. Otherwise, I might have felt guilty toward the Murong family and competed with their leader for such a talented person as you.”
“The master speaks too highly of me.”
Delighted to have acquired such an extraordinary skill, he still maintained his usual humility.
“Indeed.”
Master Xuan Kong looked at Kai Xin with approval, nodding frequently. “The Ten Styles of the True Dragon embodies the essence of my entire martial arts life. Though my original intention was to pass it on to Shaolin disciples to contribute to their martial arts, it’s not a regret that it has fallen into the hands of a younger person like you. All these decades on Songshan were not in vain…”
As he spoke, Xuan Kong slowly stood up. “Now that my greatest wish has been fulfilled, there’s no need for me to stay any longer.”
As he spoke, he cast a nostalgic glance at the small space filled with martial arts secrets. “However, the Ten Styles of the True Dragon requires an extremely high level of internal energy. It may be difficult for you to use it for now, Kai Xin. Please choose a martial arts manual from these books in this room…”
“Yes!”
With respect and gratitude toward Master Xuan Kong, Kai Xin went to browse near the bookshelf in the room.
Inside, many of the manuals were advanced martial arts techniques that martial artists of today dreamed of possessing. They included not only the original versions of various sects’ secrets that originated from Shaolin but also many manuals created by master warriors themselves… If not for Master Xuan Kong claiming to have been expelled by Shaolin, Kai Xin would have suspected him of being a book dealer in the martial arts world.
He flipped through them one by one.
Even this veteran with three years of reincarnation experience couldn’t help but feel his heart tremble with excitement! The collection here was truly vast!
In addition to peerless martial arts like the Six Pulse Divine Swords, Lingbo Microstep, Beiming Divine Skill, and the Nine Yin and Nine Yang techniques, as well as some unique special martial arts manuals, the high-quality martial arts here covered almost all the top-tier techniques of various sects, including Shaolin’s seventy-two masterful skills. Each one was a treasure that was priceless in his past life.
“Well? Have you found anything you like?”
Master Xuan Kong seemed very confident in his collection. Seeing Kai Xin flipping through them hesitantly, unable to make a choice, he couldn’t help but laugh.
Kai Xin felt embarrassed.
To be honest, he really wanted to acquire all the books here as quickly as possible. But considering Master Xuan Kong’s almost monstrous cultivation level, he struggled greatly to suppress this evil thought. Taking a deep breath, his gaze swept over several famous martial arts manuals from his past life before finally stopping on a manual with a dark yellow cover.
He walked over and held it in front of Xuan Kong.

“Master, I’ve made my choice,” said Kai Xin, handing over the secret manual he had chosen.
“…”
Xuan Kong took it and glanced at the familiar manual before smiling. He couldn’t help but look at Kai Xin again: “This young disciple truly seems fated to be connected with my Buddha.”
“In my Shaolin sect, we emphasize the integration of meditation and martial arts, focusing on strengthening the body and cultivating one’s character… If not for your mixed cultivation skills and graceful demeanor, I might truly think you were a disciple of Shaolin.”
“I am indeed a disciple of Shaolin.”
Of course, Kai Xin wouldn’t say that. Hearing Master Xuan Kong’s words, he replied with a gentle smile, “I have always admired Shaolin and greatly respect its philosophy of combining meditation and martial arts.”
“Good, very good.”
Xuan Kong smiled in satisfaction. “I hope one day to see you use the martial arts you’ve learned from me to uphold justice in the world.”
The manual with its dark yellow cover returned to Kai Xin’s hands.
The system immediately notified him that he had received a superior protective manual, “Golden Bell Shield,” as a gift from Master Xuan Kong.
“Thank you, Master, for your gift.”
Storing the manual safely, Kai Xin solemnly promised, “I swear here that I will not disgrace the martial arts of Master and Shaolin.”
Xuan Kong nodded in approval before sighing deeply: “With the intricate chess game resolved, I no longer need to stay here. You may leave now.”
“Yes!”
Kai Xin bowed deeply.
Yet…
As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted them. He suddenly remembered he was still in the temple. If the mission here was completed and Master Xuan Kong and Monk Zhi Heng left, did that mean no one would protect him from players outside the temple?!
No!
“Wait! Wait!”
It was too late.
A gentle breeze blew…
The air trembled slightly, and Master Xuan Kong had already disappeared from Kai Xin’s sight. By the time Kai Xin regained his senses, the bookshelves around him had all rotted and collapsed.
Boom!!
Dust filled the air.
“Damn!”
Kai Xin cursed under his breath and quickly rushed out of the dusty room.
Outside, the oil lamps in the temple were also extinguished; the hall was pitch black, and the main door was tightly closed.
Hah.
Thankfully.
Taking a deep breath, Kai Xin tried to calm his anxiety. The only relief was that Master Xuan Kong hadn’t destroyed the temple, and it seemed the players hidden around didn’t notice any changes.
Thinking about losing the protection of Monk Zhi Heng, as planned, Kai Xin felt extremely frustrated.
Indeed, every gain and loss is determined by fate.

Now, having acquired the “True Dragon Ten Styles” by accident, he immediately lost the ability to protect the chest. With a wry smile, he shook his head. Thinking about the endless stream of players who would covet the treasures, he took a deep breath to calm himself down before withdrawing his Hundred Battles Sword.