Chapter 51: Arrogant, Do You Know Now?

Gu Chaocifu saw the Shaolin Temple, and the momentum was quite huge, but he put down his thoughts, and thought: "Since you put on such a formation, as long as the requirements are not too excessive, for the sake of Jiuyang Zhenjing, I will bow my head, then this is right and wrong, reputation and honor, after a while, it is free of endless entanglement." ”

But as soon as this statement came out, Gu Chaoci couldn't see it, this person was full of red light, and his words were modest, but this tone was hostile, and the heart of the people went directly with the wind, and he immediately laughed and said: "The master is serious, in the first time to set foot in the rivers and lakes, he can get the first three Shaolin seats, bring the three small Arhat arrays, and sincerely invite each other, how can he be restrained?"

After all, Xiao Keben and his beloved wife enjoy the world of the two, I am a layman, and I am tired of this beautiful thing, but there are uninvited guests who spoil the scenery. ”

Gu Chaoci is like a heart, and it is also a sharp language, and everyone in Shaolin heard it for the first time, and they all felt stunned, and they didn't understand its meaning for a while.

But when his voice landed, he already thought about it, and the vulgar thing he said was: "The master and his wife are together, and they are playing beautifully, you insisted that I come!"

Still anxious? Did you make you wait?! ”

Xinyuan's face was already grim, and he was just about to speak.

Hearing Gu Chaoci, he shook his head again and said, "But, although I feel very honored here, I also feel quite regretful!" ”

Xinyuan raised his eyebrows, and said with a cold smile: "Oh? Regretful? The old man would like to hear about it! ”

All the monks also looked at Gu Chaoci in unison, and they all wanted to know what could make the spicy scholar regret.

Gu Chaoci didn't answer the rhetorical question, and said leisurely: "I don't know the great monk, who are you?" ……”

Before he finished speaking, everyone heard the implication from his madness, that is, if his identity was not enough, he was not worthy of talking to him.

What kind of character is Gu Chaoci, if the other party has not put on such a posture, everyone is kind and discussed, even if he apologizes today, he will admit it!

But this old monk, coercing and oppressing, with guns and sticks in his words, today if there is a little weakness, catch up with the "spicy hand scholar" Gu Chaoci, intimidated by the Shaolin monks, begging for mercy, a defeat of the words, will inevitably spread all over the world!

Just ask, where did you lose this face?

Isn't this really a villain who bullies the weak and fears the hard?

I think that since his debut, Gu Chaoci has only said some soft words to one person, and that is still when the other party has not directly shown up, knocking on the side.

But they ask themselves, in fact, which opponent has they ever softened?

Although this master of Xinyuan has been a monk since childhood, more than 30 years ago, Tuo, the fire foreman of Shaolin Temple, personally killed Kuzhi Zen Master and defected to Shaolin. Xinyuan, as a little disciple of Kuzhi, saw his teacher with his own eyes, and because he showed mercy to those who secretly learned martial arts, he died on the spot.

Shaolin also because of this matter, set the temple rules, where not to teach, and steal Shaolin martial arts, found that the heavy will be executed, the light will be cut off the whole body meridians, so that it will become a waste.

At that time, Xinyuan was still young, and suddenly suffered such a big change, his personality became extreme, his temperament was narrow, and he could be angry with a little anger. After that, it is contrary to the Buddhist scriptures that there is no dwelling and no existence.

However, his character is also suitable for serving in the Discipline Academy, and because of the death of the Kuzhi Zen Master, the seniors in the temple, out of guilt, supported him to sit on the first seat of the Academy.

Since then, the heart of the people who steal Shaolin martial arts, that is a deep hatred, law enforcement strict, over the years, no one in the temple to steal martial arts, one is not daring, the other is a tight defense.

After hearing what the "spicy hand scholar" did, the master of the heart was already full of anger and murderous intentions, if it weren't for the identity of the martial arts sect today, he would have already directly faced each other, and his fists and feet were added, how could he rap with him here?

Now when he heard that the other party dared to look down on him, he was even more angry, and in a pair of fine eyes, he suddenly shot out a needle-like sharp light, and directly raised his breath and said: "The first heart of the poor monk Shaolin Temple Discipline Academy!" As for Senior Brother Xincheng, you already know it! ”

As he spoke, he stretched out his left hand: "This is the first mind view of my senior brother Prajna Hall!" The three of you, are you enough to listen to the high-level arguments?! ”

His words were low and condensed, and everyone felt a shock in their ears, buzzing loudly, and the monks naturally knew that this was the temple's stunt "lion's roar" kung fu.

The heart is limited to the heart, although the martial arts are still inferior to the heart of the heart, but the diligent practice for more than 40 years, especially after the death of the teacher, the hard work is more diligent, and the internal force is not trivial.

As soon as the words came out, the birds in the forest that shook when they landed were all startled, flying in all directions, and the branches and leaves of some trees beside them also shook and sounded.

These Shaolin monks are all elite disciples of their own school, who have practiced martial arts since childhood, have a solid foundation, and can still support them in a few words.

But Mu Nianci is limited to age after all, and his concentration is shallow, once he hears the sound, he only feels bored and nauseated, and he can't help frowning. At this moment, I felt a heat in my palm, and from Gu Chaoci's palm, a wave of heat was peaceful and strong, and I immediately felt that the feeling of vomiting and dizziness disappeared invisibly, and my spirit was also invigorated, and my body was like being immersed in warm water, which was extremely comfortable.

As soon as Gu Chaoci entered the forest, he didn't let go of Mu Nianci's hand, and he wouldn't let her get hurt, it can be seen that this monk is so unreasonable, and his heart is getting angry, so he simply went straight to the point: "Three masters, although you and I have the difference between monks and laymen, but we are all people in the martial arts, and there is a dispute over the matter, let's make it clear and clear, and solve it by drawing a path, that is!"

Master Xinyuan's martial arts are profound, but he doesn't need to use this stunt to scare a woman!

After all, Gu is the main master, no matter how talented I am, I am not scared! ”

His words were fierce and majestic.

Xinyuan's face was originally a little red, which was caused by practicing internal strength in front of the rising sun and absorbing its essence every morning.

He was actually just too angry, Gu Chao had no one in his eyes, and when he was angry, he didn't realize that he had used the "lion's roar" kung fu, and as soon as this roar came out, when he saw Mu Nianci frowning, he also felt a loss of identity.

After all, the Buddhist "lion's roar" kung fu is really a powerful sound wave skill, and the deeper the internal force, the more powerful it is.

Think about a young woman, how many catties and taels can she have, and she was injured under the first hand of the dignified Shaolin Discipline Academy, and some of them were passed on on the rivers and lakes.

Fortunately, with the support of Gu Chaoci, it can be regarded as a relief for the heart.

But before Xinyuan could speak, the idiot monk who was beaten into a pig's head stood up and shouted: "You are not scared, could it be that my Shaolin disciple is scared?"

You scum of the rivers and lakes, first killed my Shaolin disciples, and then stole the martial arts of this school, and also injured the law enforcement monks of the temple, and insulted us and others, and you even have a face, in this boastful talk, don't you really know what shame is!?

"Hehe, no matter how high your martial arts and how famous your 'spicy hand scholar' is, this temple has been established for hundreds of years, so why be afraid!"

On the one hand, this idiot monk, as a big disciple of the master of Xinyuan, somewhat follows the master, has a narrow-minded character, and his martial arts far surpass his peers, and he also holds important positions in the temple, so naturally there is no one in his eyes.

Let's just say that today, the master of Xinyuan is really asking him to invite a "spicy scholar", after all, even if he wants to get rid of the traitor, he has to choose a good place.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to directly bring the three "Little Arhat Arrays" and "Five Elements Arrays" to the door with the three "Little Arhat Arrays" and "Five Elements Arrays"?

This is not stupid, but he didn't play well, but he was humiliated in front of others, with a pig's face, and the onlookers in the town didn't say anything.

Even if the same disciple brother looks at him now, there is playful abuse in his eyes, how can he not know?

The resentment and killing intent in his heart are still better than the master's heart.

But Uncle Shi's heart is a soft egg, and he fought with Gu Chaoci with a sharp edge, looking at his expression, as if he wanted to calm things down?

So how can I do it, won't my own mouths be in vain? Is this face so lost? I am thinking about how to get revenge?

Seeing that his teacher was humiliated, he immediately found an opportunity, and he had already thought about it in his heart, and this barrage-like speech finally had a place to use.

The first master of Luohan Hall, Xincheng, has a clear mind, and the idea of wanting to take revenge from the fool is clear at a glance, and he wanted to stop it, but when he saw the two senior brothers of Xinyuan and Xinguan, they all had a look of approval, and even the Shaolin monks were also the same enemy, and they were full of righteous indignation, and the words in their throats could not be spoken.

How could he not know, not to mention that Gu Chaoci secretly learned martial arts, he once personally admitted that killing Shaolin lay disciples was already a great feud of the Shaolin faction.

Shaolin monks, after listening to the touching and bold words of the idiot, how can they not make noise in the group?

Wouldn't it be unpopular to stop it at this time?

Then the position of the first seat of the Arhat Hall has become a joke?

Seeing that no one stopped the uncle, he shouted loudly: "This temple has been closed for many years, and I originally wanted to isolate the red dust of ten zhang and specialize in Buddhism, but the spicy scholars, rampant in the rivers and lakes, indiscriminately killing innocents, and people and gods are angry!"

Several uncles and uncles, all brothers and sisters, this temple is known as "the world's martial arts out of Shaolin" reputation, but also the world's martial arts authentic! In the eyes of the poor monks, the prestige of the temple and the decline of the rivers are because of the mastery of the temple and the compassion of the people.

But now, even a despicable and shameless yellow-mouthed child dares to say nothing to the first seat of this temple!

At this time when our reputation is humiliated, we must be brave enough to exterminate the 'spicy scholars' to avenge Zhu Wuqing and other brothers, as well as the innocent souls who died tragically under his hands on the rivers and lakes, so as to eliminate a great harm for the mighty rivers and lakes! It can restore the prestige of this temple!

! ”

Although Gu Chaoci saw the monk who was not stupid, jumping up and down here, fanning people's hearts, and the group of monks were about to come out, he didn't care, after all, with a person who had to die, how could he have time to care?

Therefore, a pair of eyes were full of suddenness and calm, just looking at the reaction of the three Shaolin heads, seeing that Xincheng's brows were furrowed, and he wanted to speak and stopped, but his heart and heart were happy, and he was still nodding slightly, and his heart suddenly opened up.

His eyes suddenly froze, he was already full of anger, murderous, turned his head to look at Mu Nianci, Mu Nianci smiled and said: "It's all up to Brother Resignation, it's up to you to decide." You don't need to worry about me! I'm not going to kill myself either! ”

Gu Chaoci saw that she could understand her mind, and when she said these words, she was extremely relieved, and said softly: "Nian'er, you can understand me, I am very relieved!"

I act as a person who is somewhat right and wrong, and seems to only talk about the joys and taboos of my nature, but I don't live freely enough to slander the world, so that the breeze can pass through my ears and hear without noticing!

But in the face of today's situation, we can't take care of it.

This Shaolin Temple doesn't want to settle disputes with me, they want to use me, a 'scum of the rivers and lakes' who is famous enough and has no strong background, so I must have a good deal with them and distinguish between right and wrong! ”

Mu Nianci only bowed slightly, Gu Chaoci reached out and grabbed her waist, waved his arm and said, "You can take a good look today, how the husband fought against this group of Shaolin monks!" ”

Mu Nianci naturally understood what he meant, and with the help of a throw, he had already flown onto a big pine tree seven or eight zhang away.

The Shaolin monks have no one to do, and it is difficult to be a woman.

Xinyuan shouted: "Tie the Arhat Formation!" ”

As soon as he spoke, Xincheng suddenly shouted: "Wait! ”

The Shaolin monks each stood up with their swords, and they were just about to set up a formation, but they heard the two leaders have different opinions, and they couldn't help but look at each other, and they didn't set up a formation again.

Xinyuan looked at Xincheng and said quietly: "Senior brother, what does this mean?" ”

"Senior brother, please ......"

Suddenly, I heard Gu Chaoci shouting: "No idiot and bald, although you are stupid, you can see everything clearly, Gu Mou is not close to you, I am sorry for your good head!" ”

Seeing the cold light in Gu Chaoci's eyes, he just stared at himself, he couldn't help but feel cold, and took three steps back, but he immediately realized that he was a little embarrassed, and he was three feet away from him, and he was surrounded by senior brothers, how could he be so unbearable, thinking about it, he took a knife, took three steps forward, returned to the place where the talent was standing, and raised his head and glared.

Gu Chaoci nodded, and said with a slight smile: "Okay, you are a man, but unfortunately your life is not good!" ”

As soon as his voice fell, his feet were tapped, like an arrow off the string, and lightning shot out, more than two feet away, in the blink of an eye.

But before Gu Chaoci arrived in front of Wu Idiot, he heard the sound of "swish", and five long knives rolled on the ground.

It turned out that the five monks used the sword kung fu of the underground hall and attacked him.

At the same time, the yellow light flashed, a Zen staff swept from the right, and a monk jumped up, and the long stick fell from the air, slapping his head, and the wind was whistling.

Gu Chaoci saw these people make a move, the wind was blowing, and at this time, he was attacked at the same time in three places above, below, and on the right, and thought: "Shaolin Temple is relying on the strength of the crowd, if you don't have a hot hand, how can you let them know that it is powerful!" ”

Seeing the five single knives hit the ground, immediately flew feet and kicked five feet, although the five feet are different, but it looks as if they were kicked out at the same time, "Gala" a few sounds, each kick is right in the opponent's wrist, the white light flashed, the five ring knives flew into the air, and the five people broke their wrists.

Gu Chaoci's right hand was densely packed with internal strength at the same time, swept out, and grabbed the right staff, the Shaolin monk said secretly: "Is your palm really stronger than gold steel?" Thinking of continuing to sweep with force, between thoughts, I heard the sound of "hum", and my body was stunned, and the head of this Zen staff seemed to be cast by copper and iron, and it was difficult to move a little.

Gu Chaoci ran the method of "passing strength through objects", and made a move to "raise fire to the sky", and with a "bell" sound, the Zen staff had collided with the copper rod crackling above.

The two monks were rushed by Gu Chaoci's strong internal strength, and they spit blood from their mouths, flew out more than a foot, and fell to the ground, not knowing whether they were alive or dead.

The five monks who made the knife in the hall didn't know if they were beaten too much by the "chicken blood" of the idiot, or if they were brave by nature, even if they took off the knife and broke their wrists, they didn't retreat, and they shouted in unison, opened their arms, and wanted to hug Gu Chaoci's legs.

Gu Chaoci wanted to open the killing ring, his heart was naturally ruthless, his right foot suddenly flew and kicked, like lightning, extremely fast, kicked the chest of five people one after another, and heard a few sounds of "Gala", the blood in the mouth of the five people sprayed wildly, each of them became a rolling gourd, and some Shaolin monks who had to pounce on them hurriedly flew to dodge, but when the five people rolled to stop, they all stared angrily and motionless.

It turned out that Gu Chaoci's kicks were fast and ruthless, and they also contained Jiuyang divine skills, and the five of them were directly broken and their lungs were shattered, and they were killed on the spot.

said that it was too late, and Gu Chaoci raised his hand to kill and injure seven people, only between lightning and fire.

At this time, several monks beside him have been taken care of by him, and he turned around with a "dripping and dripping" under his feet, and performed the "Spiral Nine Shadows" light skill, flying down in front of him like a whirlwind, five fingers into claws, and the wind became the wind, directly inserting into the opponent's head, pointing to the sharp edge of the wind, bringing a "whoosh" sound, which is exactly the "claw of destroying the gods".

Knowing that Gu Chaoci's martial arts are powerful, he is absolutely out of reach, only a few senior brothers, as long as he stops him for a moment, although one of his junior brothers is injured and there are no three Arhat arrays, even if there are two, plus the Five Elements Array, the three first seats, no matter how powerful he Gu Chaoci is, he will have to drink hatred in the field.

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But he never expected that he would be able to kill seven senior brothers so quickly, and he would raise his hand!

Fortunately, among the three generations of Shaolin disciples, he has the highest martial arts, and the last time he was captured by Gu Chaoci's move, the two were too close, and he was intimidated by the other party's sound skills, and he didn't play martial arts.

Now I saw five Bai Sensen's fingers grabbed, carrying the sound of "whoosh", the momentum was very strong, although the heart was a dignified, did not dare to pick up its edge, but still sideways slightly avoided, both palms swinged horizontally like a knife, straight up to the opponent's vein, this move is extremely dexterous, it is the Shaolin stunt "wood-burning knife method" in the wonderful move.

Although Wu Idiot has not fully practiced this magic skill, it is already a great thing for a Shaolin monk in his thirties. The master of the temple once said that as long as he worked hard for another ten years, he would definitely be able to succeed, and he was proud of it.

Although Gu Chaoci's magic skills are extraordinary, but for martial arts masters, it is the biggest point, and he doesn't dare to carry it, and applauds: "The thief has a bit of ability!" Saying that the left hand is waved, the five fingers are played, this style is melodious and graceful, like a young girl, folding flowers with her hands, "fast, accurate, strange" is deeply contained in it, it is a move "hand waving five strings".

This flick seems to be slow and fast, others can't see clearly, the heart, the heart, the heart is clear but the martial arts are profound, knowing that the other party is dealing with his own disciples, he is also dizzy, and he can't help himself, but at this moment, Gu Chaoci has been brushed on the "Quchi" acupoint at the elbow end of the opponent's arms.

Gu Chaoci Jiuyang magic skills are so strong, "waving five strings" is a unique mastery in the "Nine Yin True Scripture", to put it mildly, he is not stupid, that is, any master in the world, if he is hit, he will have to be too upside down, and he will be injured under Gu Chaoci's hands.

Without a fool, he suddenly felt the whole body soreness and numbness, and the power of this finger flicked through the heart of his foot, Gu Chaoci's right hand and arm "rattled", and the claw of his right hand changed, and he quickly grabbed it.

At this time, as soon as he saw that the five claws were caught, before he had already set up his brain, his soul had already flown out of the sky, and he heard a "quack", and he had been hit by a claw in his head and fell to the ground with a bang.

The brain door appeared, and five blood holes, red and white, flowed out one after another.

Gu Chaoci made a move, and the Shaolin monks continued to pounce, smiled slightly, and tore off a piece of Wu Zhi's clothes, although his waist and legs did not move at all, but his feet seemed to be equipped with a pulley, and he retreated more than a zhang.

"Stop!"

Xincheng's voice also used the "lion's roar" kung fu, he had to stop the rebellion of the monks, so he rushed to Gu Chaoci's martial arts, which was really beyond his expectations.

At this time, the Shaolin monk behind Gu Chaoqi had only pounced two zhang, and he was still three zhang away from him.

Hearing the roar of the first seat of the Luohan Hall, they also crossed their blades and gradually stopped moving.

Suddenly, the crows in the forest were silent, and the monks all changed color in shock, and they all felt unbelievable.

This Gu Chaoci was bold, and he actually regarded the Shaolin monks as innumerable, advancing and retreating suddenly, in order to kill no fool, he killed seven people in a row, but he retreated with his whole body, and it was only a blink of an eye.

In ancient times, Yun Chang rode a red rabbit horse, rushed straight into the thousands of troops and horses, and killed Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang.

Today, there are "spicy scholars" who resist the Shaolin Arhat Formation, killing the younger generation of Shaolin Temple, the first master.

The comparison between the two phases, the reflection before and after, is enough for a momentary event.

At this time, the heart of the heart is clear, and he rushed to the field, glanced at the corpse of the idiot, and couldn't help but be dumbfounded, his mind swayed, he looked at each other, and thought: "This skill is not weaker than the strong vajra finger of this temple!" ”

The five blood holes on the door above the forehead of the idiot, judging from the traces of bloodstains, are neat and tidy, indicating that there is no trace of gap in the finger holes, which is really shocking, and the three of them are all shocked, and Gu Chaoci's finger power is extremely high.

Xincheng raised his head, folded his hands, pronounced the Buddha's name, looked at Gu Chaoci, and Zheng Rong asked: "Your Excellency's move to kill my foolish master and nephew is the famous 'Nine Yin White Bone Claw'?!" Are you a subordinate of the 'Black Wind Twins'? ”

After speaking, he shook his head and said, "No, even if the Black Wind is in person, he hasn't raised his hand to kill the eight elite disciples of this sect?" Could it be that you are the new apprentice of the Peach Blossom Island Lord? ”

As soon as he said this, the two of them also looked solemn, and in an instant, the three of them and six eyes shot at him, as if his answer was very important.

Gu Chaoci identified his appearance and color, and after thinking about it slightly, he knew that if he borrowed the evil name of Huang Lao today, everything would definitely be a misunderstanding.

But this name is easy to borrow and difficult to repay, even if Huang Rong said that, he didn't bother to do it.

After all, a lie is a lie after all, and this will temporarily retire the Shaolin monk, but it will be known in the future, how proud it is today, and how embarrassing it will be tomorrow.

Pretending to come and go, you still have to pull the tiger skin to make a banner!

Let's ask, who can be convinced of this kind of world's first?

Martial arts have not been achieved, skills are not as good as others, have fought defeated battles, in martial arts, things are common!

Guo Jing and Zhang Sanfeng were all beaten when they were children!

Wang Chongyang is even more so!

But he didn't tell a lie or use someone else's name to save his life!

Thinking of this, the sheep immediately said angrily: "The great monk has no knowledge!" This is Gu's self-created 'Destroying Divine Claw', how can it be compared to the Nine Yin White Bone Claw?

Isn't it the only one who is alone?

Can't you do it? Or is it also a Nine Yin White Bone Claw!? ”

Listening to the meaning of his words, it has nothing to do with Peach Blossom Island, and his heart can't help but relax, but when he hears his finger skills, he is self-created, and he mentions the strong King Kong finger of this school, and scolds secretly: "Huangkou Xiaoer, full of nonsense, even if this kind of finger skill is a great martial arts master, it is not a short time, it can be created from scratch, and you are also worthy?" ”

Then the halberd finger shouted angrily: "The shaft is arrogant! How dare you? ”

At this time, Gu Chaoci was carefully wiping the blood and brains on his hands, and he didn't raise his eyelids, and said: "Bald donkey, Gu Chaoci is arrogant and arrogant, don't you know it at this moment?" Did you hear the notorious reputation of a 'spicy hand scholar'? ”

"You ......"

Xinyuan was almost blown up by anger, and with a wave of his arm, he was about to beckon his disciples to come up.

Xincheng shook his head slightly at his senior brother, proclaimed the Buddha's name, and Zheng Rong said: "Donor, your murderous nature is too heavy!"

Can't you let the old man discuss it with the two senior brothers? ”

Gu Chaoci wiped the blood stains in his hands, and with his strength, he pinched the rags in his hands and turned into a gray butterfly and went away with the wind. glanced at Xincheng and said quietly: "The master is still an understanding person, but you don't need to discuss today's matter."

Today, I will tell you plainly that I killed this Shaolin lay disciple in order to steal Shaolin martial arts! ”

As soon as Sanxin heard this, he was directly angry, and the other Shaolin monks held their blades tightly in their hands, and their eyes were full of hatred.

Gu Chaoci turned a blind eye to this, and just smiled slightly: "The reason why I confessed to killing people before was that I didn't want to admit it, and I was told by some people that I was bullying the soft and afraid of the hard, and I didn't even have the quality of being a villain in the rivers and lakes!"

Hehe, although this is out of its own considerations, it is also for the sake of Shaolin's face.

After all, Shaolin Temple has been famous for hundreds of years, but now it is not as good as a day, you wait to sound like a Buddha, but you have long been tired by the statement, and you don't want to return to the previous moment all the time, and it is the beggars who bow their heads, mentioning the authentic martial arts, what martial arts Taishan Beidou, are the days of Shaolin people, and I naturally breathed a sigh of relief in my heart.

So there are some things, once your temple knows about it, for the sake of face, you have to ask me for an explanation. If you capture me, you will be crippled at least and killed at worst!

I wanted to settle with you today, even if I apologized, after all, although I am young, I have a thick skin

But I didn't expect that you and the others would put on such a big battle and invite me to this no-man's land, just because they thought that I had no background, and my name was stinky and big enough, which could just be used to deter some people in the martial arts who were disrespectful to Shaolin!

You monks are not stupid, and I am not stupid because of my Gu Chaoci, so I won't play any flowers!

I did it, and I admit it!

If anyone is not convinced, please come forward and teach me!

If you don't have the guts, let's go together!

If you don't have the courage, go and let the monks of Shaolin Temple come together, and I will take both palms of Gu Chaoci! ”

Gu Chao spoke eloquently, his eyes were level, as if no one was there, and his attitude was heroic, even if there were many martial arts heroes, he was quite inferior.