All-rounder Artist

Chapter 1045: Chapter 959 Tai Chi Chuan_2 Chapter 1045: Chapter 959 Tai Chi Chuan_2 There was a Taoist temple on the mountain.

It was called Wudang View.

At this time, in the Wudang View,

quite a few Taoist monks had heard a piece of news:

“It’s said that Teacher Admirable Fish has created a real-life version of ‘Tai Chi Chuan’ and is planning to shoot it at our Wudang View!”

“Zhang Sanfeng’s Tai Chi?”

“Isn’t that just some fanciful invention from the novels? He really wants to create such a martial skill?”

“That’s totally absurd.”

“To be honest, though, the novel is quite a good read. It portrays Mount Wudang in such a positive light. It’s just a shame that Zhang Sanfeng is a fictional character. It would be great if our Daoism actually had such a powerhouse.”

“Novels should be just novels, and reality should remain reality.”

“Teacher Admirable Fish wants to use the variety show’s influence to popularize Tai Chi Chuan? That’s just laughable. Our Wudang’s Daoist heritage is ancient and profound, and we’ve passed down our practices. Why would we need to make something up based on a novel’s description?”

“Check your phones, the priest has spoken!”

“Oh wow, our Mount Wudang’s many monks are to go and watch Teacher Admirable Fish perform Tai Chi Chuan?”

…

These days,

Taoist monks played with smartphones and read novels, just like everybody else.

The high priests often used mobile chat groups to summon the monks because it was convenient enough.

Before long,

a large number of monks, dressed in Taoist robes, had gathered at the martial arts ground outside the temple.

Blue Star Taoist Temple not only had a martial arts ground but also people dedicated to practicing martial arts, who provided martial arts performances for tourists during festivals and holidays.

In the modern context,

The practical combat effectiveness of martial arts was secondary; the primary aspects were its ornamental value and the benefits of the practice itself for physical fitness.

This matter was no joke.

If the movements were not reasonable, practicing them would not only fail to enhance health or provide some combat effectiveness, but could also cause bodily harm. This was why some monks frowned immediately upon hearing that Teacher Admirable Fish wanted to promote some self-created “Tai Chi Chuan.”

Martial arts promotion had to be undertaken with caution!

You can’t mislead the youth!

Even Taoist priest Songbai, the manager of Wudang View, set ground rules with director Tong Shuwen, “Our Wudang View can cooperate with the filming crew, but as for the transmission of martial skills, we cannot be careless. If this so-called ‘Tai Chi Chuan’ by layman Admirable Fish is not reasonable, we will oppose it. It is not allowed to be propagated in our Daoism.”

“Okay.”

Tong Shuwen knew better than to take such matters lightly, “Not just you guys are watching; we’ve also invited many experts, and they will be in charge of scrutinizing everything. If there’s an issue, we’ll drop it. Teacher Admirable Fish also agrees.”

In fact,

when he first heard that Lin Yuan was going to promote the Tai Chi Chuan mentioned in “Heaven-Reliant Dragon Slayer” in this variety show, he was completely baffled!

But there was no other choice.

Lin Yuan was adamant, so he could only make an agreement with Lin Yuan and then seek cooperation with Mount Wudang, leading to these terms being discussed.

Not only that,

Tong Shuwen had even specifically invited some professionals to come and observe.

Only with these individuals’ approval would he dare go public with “Tai Chi Chuan.”

These professionals, mostly from Blue Star’s martial arts research institutes, had undeniable authority!

Moreover,

some sports scientists were also present.

Among them were even the creators of Blue Star’s third set of broadcast calisthenics. After half a lifetime studying calisthenics, they were very clear about which movements were effective and which posed risks. Although martial arts differed from calisthenics, some concepts were similar.

…

This group of experts, now gathered at the grounds outside the temple, all wore serious expressions.

“The big shots in the industry have arrived, huh.”

“It seems Teacher Admirable Fish has quite the clout.”

“It’s not about the clout of Teacher Admirable Fish, but rather the gravity of the matter. Tong Shuwen reported it and apparently the Literature and Art Association has also taken interest. Because Teacher Admirable Fish has such a huge influence, if he were to promote something misleading to youth, even if truly harmful, many would still follow.”

“That’s still clout, isn’t it?”

“It’s funny that we’re even here, watching a bunch of celebrities play house.”

“Does Teacher Admirable Fish have a background in this?”

“I actually have a rather favorable impression of him.”

“If you’re really going to say Teacher Admirable Fish has any foundation, it’s that he created a dance called ‘Moonwalk,’ which set off a frenzy among countless youths, and people still frequently post videos of themselves doing the dance.”

The experts didn’t believe in any Tai Chi Chuan.

What a joke?

The concept that Chu Kuang presented in martial arts novels, and Teacher Admirable Fish wanted to bring it to life?

Martial arts novels are a dime a dozen!

If one day someone tells you they’re going to show you the “Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms,” what would your expression be?

Most likely, you’d suggest they go back to the mental hospital for further study.

In such a scenario, it was natural for the experts to think that Teacher Admirable Fish was being ridiculous.

…

The Yu Dynasty folks had arrived.

All cameras were now pointed at them.

Lin Yuan had already changed into a white outfit.

He had designed this Tai Chi outfit himself.

This Tai Chi outfit was very much in line with the traditional civilian clothing style:

a lotus leaf collar, cross-collared with knot buttons, influenced by the Yin and Yang philosophy of Tai Chi, mainly in white or black. Lin Yuan’s was a striking white one, more classic, with a great look and embroidered with Yin and Yang patterns of Tai Chi.

“That’s not right.”

“This is quite the spectacle…”

“Is it a bit too much?”

“He’s not really going to do it, is he?”

“Does he really intend to perform Tai Chi Chuan?”

“Could it be that Zhang Sanfeng really passed down Tai Chi?”

“Cut it out.”

Jian Yi watched Lin Yuan closely, “I just asked the director. This is something Lin Yuan came up with himself, including the games for today, which he also personally designed.”

At this moment,

across the entire martial arts ground,

hundreds were watching.

A sizable group of Taoist monks in temple attire stood orderly around, creating an almost imposing atmosphere.

Additionally,

many well-dressed figures were also present, including some rather distinguished-looking elderly figures wearing glasses.

“Those look like experts.”

Xia Fan vaguely recognized some of them, her gaze filled with astonishment!

She had practiced a lot for “Resident Evil,” which gave her some insight into these things.

What was Lin Yuan up to?

Was he really going to demonstrate the Tai Chi Chuan from the novel?

In front of all these experts, and on such a grand scale?

——————————

PS: I made a mistake in the previous chapter, confusing the plot by writing Zhao Ying Ge’s name as Xia Fan, which must have confused all of you. The spy is Chen Zhiyu and Zhao Ying Ge. The mistake in the text has been corrected. I wanted to try out some internal interactions within the Yu Dynasty. I won’t write such scenes anymore; it’s tough and unrewarding, and I ended up confusing myself. I need to reflect on this. And thank you to the big boss [Label0v0] for another Alliance Hierarch. Kneeling down for the boss▄█▀█●, it’s not your first time in the alliance this year, wishing you a prosperous year~!