2 Legendary Martial Arts Secrets of Quách Tĩnh
In Hoa SÆ¡n, during the third time he ascended, Quách TÄ©nh was hailed as one of the martial arts legends, known as “Bắc Hiệp”. His martial prowess is often compared to Bắc Cái Hồng Thất Công, with no less formidable reputation. Among the famous martial artists of that era, DÆ°Æ¡ng Quá and Chu Bá Thông were considered his equals, while Äệ Äông Tà and Nam Äế could only be mentioned as slightly inferior.
According to Sohu news, not every martial artist could effectively use their skills on the battlefield. However, the martial arts techniques like Hà ng Long Tháºp Bát Chưởng, Âm Nhiên Tiêu Hồn Chưởng, and Äả Cẩu Bổng Pháp, though powerful, only helped skilled fighters deal with a few forgettable soldiers; they merely aimed to repel the Mongol army, which was no small feat.
However, Quách Tĩnh possessed two divine skills that allowed him to advance or retreat at will.
The first is Äà n Chỉ Thần Công, passed down from Hoà ng Dược SÆ°, and he trained to a level surpassing even the master. Therefore, if DÆ°Æ¡ng Quá could use it to kill the Mongol Khá, then Quách TÄ©nh could certainly do so as well.
The second is Thượng Thiên Thể. This is a legendary lightness skill of the Toà n Chân sect. When Quách Tĩnh found himself surrounded by the Mongol army outside the city of Tưỡng Dương, he seemingly had no way to escape but used this technique to ascend the walls, demonstrating internal strength and martial prowess that left the soldiers both inside and outside the city astounded. With this incredible skill, it would be trivial for Quách Tĩnh to lead his companions out of the city.
Quách TÄ©nh and Hoà ng Dung were both brilliant but not foolish. They understood that dying at Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng was meaningless; only survival could allow them to seize the opportunity to defeat the Mongols. Therefore, they devised a plan in Thiên Äồ Long that was put into action.
Utilizing Huyá»n Thiết Trạng Kiếm, the tools used to conceal their identities were crafted from a rare metal to penetrate the walls of Thiên Kiếm and Äồ Long. Later, they concealed the identities of Cá»u Âm Chân Kinh and VÅ© Mục Di ThÆ° in the Äồ Äảo Hoa. Subsequently, they concealed vital information regarding the hidden identities of these treasure maps within Äồ Long, finally handing over this critical information to Quách Phá Lá»— and Äồ Long for Quách TÆ°Æ¡ng.
Looking from the outside, this plan was quite perfect, but “the person behind it could not be so simple.” However, how could they ensure that the person afterward could possess both the two treasure maps and that the swordsman was the main figure? Moreover, if someone were to discover the treasure map on Äảo Äà o Hoa before the hidden identity in Äồ Long was revealed, what then?
Quách Tĩnh and Hoà ng Dung could not foresee the future. To ensure that the plan unfolded smoothly, there was only one way, which was to survive to witness the outcome. Therefore, they had reason to live.
Beside Quách Phá Lá»—, the guardian of Äồ Long also rose from the Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng with his father. Quách TÆ°Æ¡ng, if it were not for the day of the dark night of Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng, would have likely been hard-pressed to escape death.
In this case, there was only one explanation: that within Tưỡng Dương City, there were hidden spies. But who were they?
3 Potential Spies Contributing to the Death
The first person who might have been Quách TÄ©nh’s spy is An phủ sứ Lữ Văn Äá»™c.
This individual, despite holding the title of An phủ sứ, was actually a mere thief. When the Mongol army attacked, the appearance of this spy made Quách Tĩnh extremely furious.
Originally written in the story: “An phủ sứ Lữ Văn Äá»™c saw the situation was critical, knowing he could not stay quiet, and in panic, he appeared before Quách TÄ©nh, shouting: ‘Quách… Quách đại hiệp, we could not stay here any longer, we… let’s escape to the South!’ Quách TÄ©nh sternly replied: ‘Why is An phủ sứ speaking such nonsense? If Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng still stands, we still stand. If Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng falls, we fall!’
Hoà ng Dung also exclaimed: “The one who keeps insisting on fleeing now, we will definitely have to face the consequences!”
After Quách Tĩnh was furious, he would not hesitate to retreat or regain his spirit, but only focus on the goal.
Written: “Under the Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng walls, fierce battles were taking place. An phủ sứ Lữ Văn Äá»™c dared not approach the city, despite being heavily armed, keeping close to the two young ladies, trembling under the tension of the situation.”
Such a situation clearly illustrates the chances to betray Quách Tĩnh.
Besides Lữ Văn Äá»™c, alongside Quách TÄ©nh, there were two other suspicious identities, namely Äại Võ and Tiểu Võ.
Furthermore, the connection with the details in the Äồ Long Ký, near as they seem, could definitely involve Äại Võ and Tiểu Võ being spies. If they could not escape from Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng, how could they possibly overthrow the alliance?
In fact, the essence of Äại Võ and Tiểu Võ has already been evident. Years ago, when Hoà ng Dung followed these two individuals, they were mentioned in connection with Kim Luân Pháp VÆ°á»ng pursuing them.
Written: “Only saw a name of a Mongol soldier rushing in front of Hoà ng Dung, saying bluntly: ‘Go faster, what are you waiting for?’ As he spoke, he waved his arms, treating her as if she were a servant… The elder brother had to remind: ‘Be careful, we are on high alert; do not let down your guard.’
From here, it can be seen that these two suspects could be betrayers, and the possibility of Quách TÄ©nh’s betrayal could arise.
Nonetheless, Quách TÄ©nh and Hoà ng Dung were perfectly capable of having retreated amidst the battle. But if there were spies, it could very well be Lữ Văn Äá»™c connecting with Äại Võ and Tiểu Võ, plotting against Quách TÄ©nh, leading to his demise, along with Hoà ng Dung and Quách Phá Lá»— at Tưỡng DÆ°Æ¡ng.
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