Martial arts realms are divided into Unranked, Third Rate, Second Rate, First Rate, Top Rate, Innate, and the legendary Supreme Grandmaster.
Those who are Unranked are just some small fry, while Third Rate only know some basic martial arts.
Those at Second Rate have already established themselves in martial arts, and First Rate are already masters in the martial arts world. These individuals either open martial arts schools and take disciples, or become leaders of gangs.
As for Top Rate, they are already very rare in the martial arts world. Either they become the headmaster of a small sect like the Abbot, or they join a large sect as a Dharma Protector Elder.
Then there is the Innate realm, which is completely different from the previous realms.
Innate cultivators, through the transformation of the acquired into the innate, achieve a rebirth after their physical transformation. Even their inner strength will be transformed into even stronger Innate Qi.
To achieve Innate, one needs talent, perseverance, cultivation techniques, resources, and destiny, all of which are essential.
And Yun Yi happened to possess all of these conditions, allowing him to reach the same level as Fire Cloud Evil God at a young age.
Innate is currently the strongest known to the martial arts world, and most martial artists only know about this.
However, those with powerful backgrounds know that there is a realm above Innate, namely the Supreme Grandmaster.
Those who reach this realm are all old monsters who have lived for a long time.
It is said that the legendary Damo reached this realm in the end.
And in this era, the only one who can access this realm is the old Heavenly Master from Dragon Tiger Mountain in mainland China.
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In the following days, Yun Yi practiced in the Wulong Temple, familiarizing himself with his newfound power.
Because now, even without striking, he might hurt others. The perfected Golden Bell Shield possesses a strong recoil effect.
Before long, Yun Yi had completely mastered his strength, and even his originally hardened skin had become soft, but this seemingly soft skin could not be penetrated even by firearms.
During this time, the atmosphere in Wulong Temple was also joyous. The once dilapidated temple had regained some vitality due to Yun Yi’s breakthrough, with everyone wearing smiles. It was all thanks to Yun Yi.
“Senior Brother, Senior Brother, when are we going down the mountain? It’s been so long since we went out.”
Yun Yi came out of his room, with two little followers behind him. It was Xiao Wen who spoke.
“This little guy is craving something again?”
Yun Yi looked at Xiao Wen with amusement.
He had watched the little guy grow up from childhood, and he knew Xiao Wen well. Every time he went down the mountain, he would take Xiao Wen and Xiao Long to eat a big meal. These two little fellows loved to eat roast duck.
As mentioned before, Wulong Temple was already declining, and there weren't many monks in the temple. Only the Abbot, Yun Yi, and a few senior brothers, so the rules were not strict.
Moreover, since the two little guys were young, they needed to eat some meat for nutrition, so the Abbot turned a blind eye.
Yun Yi used to be the same when he was young, and it was his senior brother who took him down the mountain. Even then, their master allowed it, and they would even bring back some food for their master.
As long as you don't tell anyone, it's not a violation. Wulong Temple is simply that absurd.
As long as you don't do anything outrageously evil, even if you find a wife, the Abbot will just say something.
“Hehehe, it’s all because Master is strict, we haven’t eaten anything good in a long time.”
Xiao Wen chuckled.
“Hmm hmm.”
Xiao Long, who was beside him, nodded quickly. He loved roast duck the most.
“You two little rascals, you’re talking bad about me behind my back!”
The Abbot’s voice suddenly rang out, and then they saw the Abbot and the Senior Brother standing before them.
Xiao Wen and Xiao Long were immediately startled and hid behind Yun Yi.
“Master.”
Yun Yi quickly greeted him.
“Hmm, it seems you have mastered your current strength. You are indeed a promising young man.”
Seeing Yun Yi, the Abbot instantly turned into a smiling face. There was no way he could maintain a stern expression when his disciple was so outstanding. Simply too impressive.
“Junior Brother could slap me to death with a single palm now.”
The Senior Brother also looked at Yun Yi with admiration.
Yun Yi had been just a child when he came here, and now he had grown up and become a top-level master under their very noses.
“You dare say that, you’re still the Senior Brother. You haven’t practiced well enough, and you’ve been overtaken by your junior brother who’s much younger.”
The Abbot looked at the Senior Brother with disdain.
“Master, it requires talent. Without talent, no matter how hard you try, it’s useless.”
The Senior Brother said with a wry smile.
For decades, his cultivation had only reached the First Rate level, and even his master was only Top Rate.
He couldn't compare to Yun Yi.
“That’s no excuse for your laziness. If you had practiced diligently, you would have been at least as strong as me.”
The Abbot rolled his eyes at the Senior Brother.
He didn’t believe the Senior Brother’s excuse. This fellow was the laziest person in the temple.
“Senior Brother got scolded again, serves him right.”
Xiao Wen, hiding behind Yun Yi, happily looked at the Senior Brother.
The Senior Brother often played pranks on them, so he was happiest when the Senior Brother got scolded.
“You little rascal, watch out I beat you up.”
The Senior Brother glared fiercely at Xiao Wen, scaring him back behind Yun Yi.
“Alright, I came here for something important, stop making a fuss.”
The Abbot interrupted their bickering and his face turned serious.
Everyone quieted down upon hearing this.
“Yun Yi, now that you’ve reached this level, it’s time for you to start the next stage of your cultivation.”
The Abbot asked Yun Yi.
“Yes, Master.”
Yun Yi nodded.
In fact, Yun Yi's cultivation techniques were not a secret, and everyone knew the techniques he would cultivate in the future.
After all, Yun Yi was following the path of Damo.
Damo created the Four Great Divine Skills of Shaolin, namely the Child's Play Technique, Golden Bell Shield, Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Changing Scripture), and Xi Sui Jing (Marrow Washing Scripture).
Yun Yi’s next cultivation would be the third martial art, Yi Jin Jing.
This secret manual was bought from the old beggar for ten yuan, and based on the Golden Bell Shield, he knew that this Yi Jin Jing was also real.
“Wow, Senior Brother, if he keeps practicing like this, he’s going to be invincible, right?”
Xiao Wen couldn’t help but exclaim.
Yun Yi was already so strong now, he couldn’t imagine how strong he would be after practicing Yi Jin Jing. Yun Yi was simply the second Damo.
“Be humble, at most he’ll be unbeatable in Hong Kong.”
The Abbot quickly said.
But his tone didn’t sound humble at all.
His expression instantly drew a round of eye rolls. How could he look so proud? He didn’t seem to be keeping a low profile at all, acting as if he was the one who broke through to Innate.
“Ahem, since that’s the case, I won’t say much. Yun Yi, you are a man of great destiny. Even Master can’t see how far you will go, but it’s a pity that Master can’t bring you the Xi Sui Jing.”
The Abbot sighed as he resumed his stern expression.
Yun Yi would definitely need the Xi Sui Jing in the future.
But the Xi Sui Jing had long since disappeared with his junior brother, the Wall-Gazing Master. Without the Wall-Gazing Master, Yun Yi’s path would be cut off, and the Abbot felt deeply guilty.