Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques-Chapter 60: Shattering the God

The Chain Hammer Technique was wide and sweeping, like a raging storm unstoppable by ghosts or gods.

In that moment, Wu Tianhe was a ferocious general straight from a storyteller’s tale. He was an unrivaled champion, like a Celestial God descended to the mortal realm, his arms so mighty they seemed unstoppable.

The screws of the ring snapped under the immense force and violent vibrations, and the entire platform collapsed with a thunderous crash!

As the platform collapsed, both fighters stumbled. Zhou Yuanjue used the momentum to fall backward, kicking out and sending Wu Tianhe flying. Then, with a flicker of movement, he escaped the ruins of the platform.

He now fully understood the Mystical Technique of the Spirit Communication Fist.

Divine Strike, also known as spirit channeling or god possession, was a legendary practice. It was said that some spirit mediums, through various esoteric rites and Secret Techniques, could borrow the "Divine Power" of Divine Buddhas and Heroic Spirits, allowing them to perform incredible feats.

In reality, most instances of god possession were fake—nothing more than an act. But some people got ’too into character.’ Their Spiritual Will would become completely immersed, and through this self-deception, they could sometimes exhibit extraordinary abilities.

In modern terms, it was a form of self-hypnosis—a way to connect with the divine through one’s own mind.

And the Martial Dao was precisely a path of using falsehood to cultivate truth. Some great masters of the past had combined this method with the Martial Dao, giving birth to the Fist Technique known as the Divine Strike Spirit Communication Fist.

On one hand, they created corresponding fist techniques based on the characteristics of a revered "God." Through long-term training, the body and the art itself would take on the "God’s" traits, embedding every move and stance into instinct and the subconscious.

On the other hand, they would temper their Spirit according to the Divine Strike Secret Skill passed down through generations, even going so far as to create a latent second personality. When needed, they could enter a state of self-hypnosis, allowing this "Divine Format" to take control of their body.

This was the true "god possession." By achieving this, the body and Spirit would enter a perfectly harmonious state, erupting with tyrannical power.

Wu Tianhe was currently in such a state of self-hypnosis. He had awakened the hidden "Divine Format" consciousness from the depths of his soul, transforming his mind into that of another person and bringing a peerless, ferocious warrior of legend into reality.

However, while such a state might be unstoppable in the chaos of a battlefield, it was riddled with openings when facing a truly powerful Martial Artist.

And that opening was precisely in the mind.

BOOM!

Sent flying by Zhou Yuanjue’s kick, Wu Tianhe straightened up again. A clear footprint was visible on his stomach, but the blow hadn’t caused any fundamental damage.

With a leap, he launched himself off the collapsed platform and charged ferociously at Zhou Yuanjue once more.

At that very moment, in Ding Jiutong’s eyes, the flame within Zhou Yuanjue’s Spirit suddenly flared and spread, moving from his Spirit into his physical body.

SCREECH!!

An ear-piercing cry shook his Spirit. He seemed to see an immense bird emerging from Zhou Yuanjue’s body, spreading its wings and soaring rapidly into the air.

"Holy and Bright... this is bad!"

The color drained from Ding Jiutong’s face.

"Who can possibly defeat me?!"

Under the stimulus of Zhou Yuanjue’s Spirit, Wu Tianhe’s mental state underwent a drastic transformation.

His eyes turned blood-red, the hair on his body stood on end, and the veins all over his form bulged like coiling pythons.

It was as if a Demon had descended upon the world, a god of slaughter walking the earth.

The terrifying, beast-like aura radiating from him frightened the onlookers, forcing them to retreat. Some even took the opportunity, while no one was watching, to slip out of the training room entirely.

Generally, there were two reasons why the Secret Technique of Divine Strike had so few practitioners. First, the Secret Skill itself was exceedingly difficult to master. Second, the type of person who could inherit it was truly one in a million.

They had to be loyal, kind, and simple of heart, yet also possess a firm will and the ability to endure great hardship.

This was because, from a psychological perspective, practitioners who achieved Great Success in Divine Strike were essentially suffering from a severe form of dissociative identity. The "Divine Format" born from the template of a Divine Spirit or Heroic Spirit was often immensely powerful.

As a result, if a practitioner’s control faltered, if their will was not firm enough or their disposition not exceptional, catastrophic problems could easily arise.

In other words, they would succumb to the legendary state of qi deviation.

At this very moment, provoked by Zhou Yuanjue’s will, Wu Tianhe’s splinter "Divine Format" felt challenged and humiliated. It drove his body into a frenzied state, devoid of all reason.

If this wasn’t dealt with quickly, and the secondary personality was allowed to rampage for too long, it could even have a lasting impact on the primary personality.

Zhou Yuanjue, standing directly opposite Wu Tianhe, felt the change most profoundly.

The Heroic Spirit of the ancient general, which had been superimposed over Wu Tianhe’s body, had been fully awakened by his spiritual stimulus. Wu Tianhe’s own consciousness was suppressed, and the ancient Heroic Spirit, borrowing his body to return to the world, had unleashed its full ferocity.

Zhou Yuanjue’s expression remained perfectly calm, but his body was undergoing a tremendous transformation. The blood in his veins felt like it was on fire. His sharply defined muscles displayed an unparalleled sense of power, like a masterpiece sculpted by the heavens.

Samadhi Lamp Burning Realm, activated. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Amidst the intense resonance of his body and mind, under the blaze of the Samadhi Fire, the soaring giant bird’s form became wreathed in a layer of flame. Its aura and power were expanding explosively.

SCREECH!!!

As Zhou Yuanjue struck out with a Cunning Hand technique, the crowd, in a daze, all saw a colossal bird spread its wings and soar, its sharp beak seeming to pierce the very heavens.

The "Divine Format" that had taken over Wu Tianhe’s body was pierced straight through by the impossibly large bird. It let out a defiant roar as it instantly shattered, its power plummeting.

At the same time, Wu Tianhe’s primary personality snapped back from its suppressed state, and clarity gradually returned to his eyes.

The first thing he saw was a blood-red, pulsing palm less than half an inch from the spot between his eyebrows. It was like a crimson cloud obscuring his entire vision.

He felt a sharp, stinging pain between his eyebrows, followed by the sensation of a warm liquid slowly trickling down the bridge of his nose.

He stared blankly, lost in a daze. He knew that if that blow had landed, he would be dead without a doubt.

Just moments ago, he had been possessed by the "Divine Format," its full ferocity unleashed. Without a doubt, that had been his strongest state.

And yet, even in that state, he couldn’t block a single one of his opponent’s strikes. Even the ferocious "Divine Format" had been shattered in an instant, retreating into the depths of his consciousness, now impossible to summon.

He had always heard his master say that there was always a higher mountain to climb, but he’d never had a concrete concept of what a true expert in the outside world was like. He had believed his own strength was at the pinnacle.

But now, he saw himself clearly. For the old saying, "There’s always someone better out there, and a heaven beyond the heavens," he finally had a tangible, living reference in his mind.

"Holy and Bright... And with such powerful Heart Intent and will, enough to shatter even a ’Divine Format’... It was no injustice to lose to him."

Ding Jiutong shook his head slightly and sighed. "For the Divine Strike Secret Skill, the most difficult barrier to break through is precisely the Holy and Bright realm."

The ’Divine Format’ is both a blessing and a curse. It grants them immense power, but it also severely limits their growth.