Transmigration with Cheat Codes Chapter 20.2: “Divine Art of Heavenly Restoration”

Lofu Hermit never took on disciples during his lifetime, but he occasionally provided guidance to his followers in their martial arts training.

The martial artists in the Tianhua Sect combined the teachings Lofu Hermit had imparted with their own martial knowledge, compiling it into a manual named the "Tianhua Heart Scripture."

The original "Tianhua Heart Scripture" was far from as formidable as it is today. However, over generations, knowledgeable individuals within the Tianhua Sect made additions and improvements to it.

It gradually evolved into an unparalleled martial art, with the techniques and knowledge contained within it differing significantly from the original teachings.

As for the Jinghua Temple, their initial separation from Lofu Hermit was due to their opposition to his wanton acts of violence.

The first abbot of the temple had always been concerned with curbing Lofu Hermit's murderous tendencies. Consequently, he developed a mental cultivation technique known as the "Serenity of Forgetfulness Meditation".

Because of Lofu Hermit's actions, the martial world ended up with two new, major sects.

Among the other two individuals who studied the "Divine Art of Heavenly Restoration," White Cloud Sage's insights led to the creation of a mental cultivation technique known as the "Taiwei Heart Scripture."

She came from a prominent family but was left destitute due to the reign of a corrupt monarch. In her youth, she wandered the world after her family's downfall.

Having been exposed to the scriptures of both Buddhism and Taoism under her grandfather's guidance during her childhood, she chose to become a nun before the age of thirty.

She founded the White Cloud Residence and provided refuge to numerous impoverished and helpless women.

White Cloud Sage had a lifelong aversion to evil and wielded a long saber as her weapon of choice. She used a technique known as "Crossing the Sea of Suffering" to decapitate Lofu Hermit during their conflict.

As for the Son of Seven Stars, he naturally became the founder of the Seven Stars Sect. He was born into a family renowned for its medical expertise.

The martial technique he derived from the "Divine Art of Heavenly Restoration" was related to medicine and was named the "Changsang Inner Scripture."

People who do not understand its essence often mistakenly believe that the "Changsang Inner Scripture" is solely a work on medicine.

In their later years, the Son of Seven Stars and White Cloud Sage once discussed the "Divine Art of Heavenly Restoration."

They believed that this book had two different interpretations, one in the right direction and one in the opposite direction.

The martial techniques of the Seven Stars Sect and the White Cloud Residence followed the correct interpretation, while Lofu Hermit's understanding was in the opposite direction. This was why their styles differed so significantly.

People in the martial world believed that with Lofu Hermit's death, the reverse interpretation of the "Divine Art of Heavenly Restoration" had vanished completely from the world.

However, without the game developers explicitly stating it, clever players had already guessed that such an elaborate storyline wouldn't have any follow-up.

The subsequent plot unfolded as expected: Lofu Hermit had anticipated the day he would meet his end, so he made thorough preparations for the continuation of his martial legacy.

According to the "Chen Ziyuan Obtains Treasure" storyline, he buried something in a remote and desolate location.

To ensure that only individuals with sufficient aptitude would inherit his legacy, Lofu Hermit had also applied a homemade and nameless poison to the scroll. In case someone with an inadequate Root Bone were to read the scroll, they would gradually weaken and eventually perish.

Perhaps the medication produced by this master was exceptionally potent, and it never expired or deteriorated over time.

The group of bandits who kidnapped Chen Ziyuan were afflicted with a debuff that weakened them.

Additionally, since they were in a high-level wilderness area, the battles along the way also took a toll on them. Their attack power and defense had dropped to their lowest levels in history.

In a bid to monopolize the treasure, the leader of the bandits resorted to a ruthless betrayal of his comrades. He had originally planned to kill Chen Ziyuan to cover his tracks but was unsuccessful.

Chen Ziyuan's aptitude, which befitted his future role of being a big boss, allowed him to quickly learn a basic martial technique from the scroll. The bandit leader was caught off guard and was actually killed by Chen Ziyuan in this dire situation.

After escaping, Chen Ziyuan naturally followed Lofu Hermit's plan and became his successor in the next generation.

In response to this, players expressed that the so-called "thorough preparations" were simply a form of self-redemption for a hot-headed literary youth facing a dead-end situation.

Some players approached it from a practical perspective, suggesting ideas like "If he knew he was going to perish, why didn't he change his expansion strategy earlier?" or "If he knew he was going to perish, why didn't he take on a disciple and pass on his martial skills?"

There were also suggestions like "If he knew he was going to perish and left behind treasure, why didn't he also leave behind a map to guide future generations?"

Others expressed skepticism, pointing out that the fact that Chen Ziyuan could remember the text and illustrations on the scroll and the many coincidences along the way raised doubts.

They suggested that if Chen Ziyuan didn't have such an exceptional memory, Lofu Hermit's plan would have failed due to the aging of the paper when he wrote the scroll.

However, even though players pointed out various plot holes, they still appreciated the creativity of the game designers.

After all, the game's storyline featuring two men and one woman didn't follow the classic romantic trope of "Son of Seven Stars and Lofu Hermit were once close friends but became enemies in the end because they both fell in love with White Cloud Sage."

This deviation from the typical romantic narrative was seen as a refreshing change in the world of storytelling.

Because the probability of triggering Chen Ziyuan's storyline was extremely low, Meng Jintang, who was mainly focused on game strategy, didn't have a chance to encounter it.

She casually placed the scroll with Chen Shen's courtesy name on it and then turned around to greet Uncle Zhao, who had just entered to serve tea, with a nod of acknowledgement.

Uncle Zhao spoke and expressed his hope that Meng Jintang could stay in Helu Town for a few more days to guide Chen Shen. To show his gratitude, he even brought over a whole box of money as a token of appreciation.

Meng Jintang smiled and said, "There's no need for that."

Uncle Zhao considered for a moment and said cautiously, "Most of my savings are already here in this town. If Miss Meng feels it's insufficient…"

Meng Jintang shook her head and said, "Elder, you should keep the money for yourself. I..."

She paused for a moment, recalling how the old man had called her the "Queen," and continued with a playful tone, "We heroes in the martial world have it easy when it comes to money. You, on the other hand, have a difficult livelihood. When we meet, even if we don't lend a helping hand to the needy, how could I dare to ask for your wealth?"

Uncle Zhao lowered his head and said, "You are a kind-hearted person." He then lifted the teapot and poured a full cup of hot tea, offering it to Meng Jintang with both hands.

Meng Jintang took the tea cup, chuckled softly, and said, "With Mr Chen not at home, it seems you are more at ease."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Zhao seemed frozen in place for a moment. After a while, he let out a sudden "Oh my," shook his head, and sighed deeply, saying, "Getting old, getting old. Ah, when there were no others in the house before, I didn't pay such close attention to things."