170: Chapter 170 Earth Vein Purification: The First Battle in the Rainforest and the Awakening of the Ancient Guardian Array

Section 1: The First Purification Stop: Spirit-Devouring Residue in the Amazon Rainforest

One week after the Global traditional martial arts New Mission Conference concluded, the "traditional martial arts Leyline Purification Plan" was officially launched. The first stop was chosen as "Miasma Valley" deep in the Amazon Rainforest. Because the Spirit-Devouring Organization had established a "Temporary Qi Energy Extraction Point" here, the Leyline Qi Energy was severely contaminated, causing surrounding vegetation to wither and even spawning "Spirit-Devoured Beasts," which threatened the safety of the local indigenous people.

When Chen Wu led the purification team to the rainforest, they were greeted by Carlos, a local practitioner of traditional martial arts. He had dark skin and wore a breathable martial arts suit unique to the rainforest. Hanging from his waist was a "Qi Energy Sensing Rope" woven from vines, strung with three "Rainforest Guardian Beads" that glowed with a faint green light. "The Spirit-Devouring residue in Miasma Valley is hidden in the 'Qi Energy Meridians' ten meters underground," Carlos said, pointing to the mist-shrouded valley in the distance. "Previously, we tried to purify it with Nature Qi, but could only clear surface pollution. The malevolent Qi Energy in the leyline is rooted too deep, like 'roots.' We need the Dual-Energy Leyline Resonance Method to completely uproot it."

The team set up a "Temporary Purification Base" on the edge of the rainforest. Mu Qing led the Five Elements team to lay down the "Five Elements Leyline Formation" around the base. Five jade pendants were embedded into the ancient tree roots of the rainforest. Faintly five-colored Qi Energy spread along the roots, establishing a connection with the Leyline Qi Energy and forming a "Purification Buffer Zone." Granny Yao led the medical team to collect "Detoxification Grass" in the rainforest, mixing it with Spirit Incense Grass to create a "Purification Ointment," which was applied to the team members' exposed skin to prevent erosion from Spirit-Devouring residue in the miasma. Xiao Juan and Karim's new generation team, though unable to participate in the core purification, took on the "Qi Energy Monitoring" task. Holding simple Qi Energy Sensing Devices, they patrolled the base's perimeter, recording fluctuation data of the Leyline Qi Energy.

"According to the plan, I will first use the fusion jade to activate the dual leyline energies," Chen Wu said, standing in the center of the purification formation. He pressed the fusion jade against the "Leyline Sensing Stone" on the ground, and faint gold and green Qi Energy seeped into the earth through the stone. "Mu Qing will be responsible for using Five Elements Energy to restrain the Spirit-Devouring Energy in the leyline. Granny Yao will use Nature Qi to guide the purified Qi Energy to nourish the vegetation. Carlos will lead the local traditional martial arts practitioners to clear the surrounding Spirit-Devoured Beasts, ensuring the purification process is not interrupted."

As the Qi Energy from the fusion jade was continuously injected, the ground began to vibrate slightly. A "zizi" sound of Qi Energy friction came from the direction of Miasma Valley. The Spirit-Devouring residue underground was awakened by the dual energies, and black Qi Energy seeped out from the leyline cracks like ink. The originally withered vegetation turned to ash instantly upon contact with the black Qi Energy. "Activate the Five Elements Formation!" Mu Qing shouted. The faint five-colored Qi Energy formed a "Qi Energy Filter" on the outskirts of Miasma Valley, firmly trapping the black Qi Energy within the valley to prevent it from spreading. Granny Yao took the opportunity to inject Nature Qi into the leyline. Faint green light fell like spring rain, intertwining with the dual energies and beginning to gradually purify the black Qi Energy.

In the global livestream of the "Rainforest Purification," viewers watched through drone lenses as the black Qi Energy was purified bit by bit. The comment section was filled with expectations: "The Dual-Energy Leyline Resonance is amazing!" "The black Qi Energy is finally under control!" "Go for it! Restore life to the rainforest!" Data from the Technical Department showed that 150 million martial arts fans worldwide had opened the "Remote Qi Energy Support" through the traditional martial arts APP. Faint golden glimmers converged into the purification formation through the screens, injecting extra power into Chen Wu's dual energies.

Section 2: Sudden Crisis: Spirit-Devoured Giant Python and Leyline Abnormality

Halfway through the purification, Carlos suddenly rushed back to the base with the local traditional martial arts practitioners, looking panicked. "A 'Spirit-Devoured Giant Python' has appeared deep in Miasma Valley! Its body is enveloped in black Qi Energy, and it's three times the size of a normal python. It has already injured two of our team members!" Just as he finished speaking, a deafening hiss came from the distance. The frequency of the ground's vibration suddenly intensified, and the light of the fusion jade on the Leyline Sensing Stone actually began to dim slightly.

"The Spirit-Devouring Energy in the leyline is counterattacking!" Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan stared at the Qi Energy curve on the monitor. "The giant python has absorbed a large amount of Spirit-Devouring residue and has become the 'Host of the Leyline Evil.' Its presence has made the Leyline Qi Energy chaotic, affecting the efficiency of the dual-energy purification!" Chen Wu immediately adjusted the plan. "Mu Qing, continue to maintain the Five Elements Formation. Granny Yao, be responsible for stabilizing the Leyline Qi Energy. Lu Feng and I will go deal with the giant python. Carlos, lead the members to protect the new generation team; do not let them get near Miasma Valley!"

Chen Wu and Lu Feng followed the direction Carlos pointed and rushed deep into Miasma Valley. The closer they got to the heart of the valley, the denser the black Qi Energy became, and the corrosive smell in the air made breathing difficult. After turning a corner, the two finally saw the giant python. Its body was coiled around a thousand-year-old tree, black Qi Energy circulating between its scales, eyes glowing blood-red, and a forked black tongue flicking from its mouth. Two injured local traditional martial arts practitioners lay under the tree, the black Qi Energy on them spreading rapidly.

"Purify the wounded first!" Lu Feng raised his Qi Energy Armor-Piercing Gun and aimed at the python's vital spot, but was stopped by Chen Wu. "The giant python's scales have been strengthened by Spirit-Devouring Energy; ordinary attacks are useless. Moreover, it is connected to the leyline. Killing it will cause the Leyline Qi Energy to become completely chaotic. We need to 'purify the Spirit-Devouring Energy inside it, not destroy it.'" As he spoke, Chen Wu injected the Qi Energy of the fusion jade into the "Dual-Energy Purification Sword" in his hand. Faint gold and green light flowed along the blade as he charged toward the giant python.

Sensing the threat, the giant python lashed its tail, and black Qi Energy whipped toward Chen Wu like a lash. Chen Wu blocked the attack with his Dual-Energy sword, the faint gold and green light colliding with the black Qi Energy and exploding into sparks. "Lu Feng, use the armor-piercing gun to attack its eyes!" Chen Wu shouted, using the dual energies to entangle the python's tail. Lu Feng took the opportunity to pull the trigger, and a faint golden Qi Energy Bullet accurately hit the python's left eye. The giant python let out a roar of pain, its body struggling violently, and the ancient tree it was coiled around was actually snapped in half.

Just then, Xiao Juan's shout came from the direction of the base: "Teacher Chen! The light of the Leyline Sensing Stone is weakening! The Five Elements Formation is about to collapse!" Chen Wu's heart tightened. If the Five Elements Formation were broken and the black Qi Energy spread, the previous purification results would be for naught. He took a deep breath and inserted the Dual-Energy sword into the gaps of the python's scales. Faint gold and green Qi Energy flowed along the blade into the python's body, beginning to purify the Spirit-Devouring Energy inside it. "Giant python, I know your nature is not evil. You are being controlled by Spirit-Devouring Energy. Just cooperate with the purification, and you can return to normal!"

The giant python seemed to understand Chen Wu's words. The intensity of its struggle gradually decreased. Under the purification of the dual energies, the black Qi Energy slowly seeped out from between the scales and was guided by the Nature Qi sent remotely by Granny Yao to merge into the leyline. When the last trace of black Qi Energy was purified, the giant python's body returned to its normal deep green, and the blood-red in its eyes faded. It nodded to Chen Wu and slowly crawled deep into Miasma Valley, disappearing into the dense forest.

"Great! The giant python is back to normal!" Lu Feng shouted excitedly. The two immediately rushed back to the base. By now, the Leyline Qi Energy had stabilized, and the light of the Five Elements Formation shone brightly again. Xiao Juan and Karim were leading the new generation team, using Nature Qi to soothe the startled rainforest animals. The scene was warm and healing. In the global livestream comments, viewers were moved by this scene: "Teacher Chen is amazing! Not only did he purify the Qi Energy, but he also saved the giant python!" "The protection of traditional martial arts is not destruction, but healing!" "This is the true spirit of traditional martial arts!"

Section 3: Awakening of the Ancient Guardian Formation: Cross-Continental Resonance of Global Marks

After resolving the giant python crisis, the purification operation restarted. Chen Wu once again pressed the fusion jade against the Leyline Sensing Stone. This time, the faint gold and green Qi Energy not only seeped underground but also spread along the leyline toward the directions of the Ten Major Ancient Traditional Martial Arts Sites. "Strange, the flow of Leyline Qi Energy is three times faster than before!" Grandmaster Yang Mingyuan stared at the monitor and suddenly exclaimed, "The Ancient Marks of the global sites are all glowing in synchronization! They are resonating with the leyline here!"

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Amir, far away at the pyramids in Egypt, sent a communication immediately: "The pyramid's imprint stone is releasing powerful Qi Energy! The stone pillars in the underground palace have begun to rotate, resonating with the Leyline Qi Energy of the rainforest!"

The exploration team at the Sanxingdui ruins also transmitted footage: the branches and leaves of the bronze divine tree had fully unfurled, and pale golden Qi Energy shot straight into the sky like pillars of light, connecting in a line with the Qi Energy of the rainforest and the pyramids; the Sun Gate of the Mayan temple projected enormous patterns of light, covering the leylines of the entire American continent.

"It is the 'Global Leyline Guardian Formation' of the ancient traditional martial arts practitioners!" Chen Wu watched the connection map of the global Qi Energy on the screen, his eyes filled with shock. "Previously, we only awakened individual imprints, but now, through the purification of the rainforest's leylines, we have activated the resonance of all the imprints, causing the Guardian Formation to fully awaken! It can automatically purify the Spirit-Devourer residues within the global leylines, with an efficiency 100 times that of our manual purification!"

With the Awakening of the Guardian Formation, the changes in the Amazon rainforest were visible to the naked eye—the black Qi Energy in the Miasma Valley dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye, withered plants sprouted anew, the originally murky streams became clear, and even colorful butterflies landed on the team members' shoulders, as if thanking them for their protection.

Carlos knelt on the ground, touching the newborn blades of grass with both hands, his eyes filled with tears: "My grandfather once said that the rainforest is the 'heart of the leylines.' As long as the heart beats, the rainforest will not die. Now, traditional martial arts have made it beat again!"

Granny Yao collected a newborn leaf and compared it with a previously withered one, saying excitedly: "The purity of the Qi Energy in the newborn leaf is five times that of before! Moreover, it contains faint Origin Qi Energy, and long-term contact can enhance the human body's Qi Energy sensitivity. In the future, this place will become a 'traditional martial arts Nature Training Base,' allowing martial arts fans around the world to practice their energy in nature!"

In the "Guardian Formation Awakening" footage broadcast globally, viewers watched the connection map of the global Leyline Qi Energy and the scene of the rainforest regaining vitality. The comment section was filled with cheers: "This is too shocking! The global traditional martial arts imprints can actually link up!" "The wisdom of the ancient traditional martial arts practitioners is truly great!" "traditional martial arts have finally achieved global protection!"

Data from the Technical Department showed that at this moment, the concentration of Spirit-Devourer residues in the global leylines had dropped below the "safety value," the stability of the Qi Energy station network had increased to 99%, and the traditional martial arts "Leyline Purification Plan" had achieved a phased victory.

Highlights of the New Generation: Xiao Juan's Nature Qi Miracle

After the Guardian Formation awakened, Chen Wu's team discovered an "Ancient traditional martial arts Training Site" in the rainforest—in the center of the site was a "Nature Qi Induction Stone," with runes related to spiritual herbs carved on its body, clearly a place where ancient traditional martial arts practitioners practiced Nature Qi.

Granny Yao tried to activate the Induction Stone with Nature Qi, but the stone only lit up with a faint light and could not be fully awakened.

"Perhaps it requires 'pure Nature Qi' to activate it," Xiao Juan suddenly spoke up. She walked to the Induction Stone and gently stroked its surface. "When I was patrolling just now, I felt the plants of the rainforest 'talking.' They said they like 'clean, pure Qi Energy' and do not like being disturbed by too much complex Qi Energy."

As she spoke, she closed her eyes and slowly injected the Nature Qi from her Dantian into the Induction Stone—unlike Granny Yao's Nature Qi, Xiao Juan's Qi Energy was not mixed with any other energy techniques; it was as pure as the morning dew of the rainforest, spreading along the patterns of the stone.

A miracle occurred—the light of the Induction Stone grew brighter and brighter, and pale green light flowed along the patterns, forming a "Nature Qi Totem" on the ground. Within the totem, phantom images of ancient traditional martial arts practitioners practicing Nature Qi appeared: they stood barefoot on the grass, gently pressing their hands against the ground, resonating with the Qi Energy of the plants, even causing withered flowers to bloom again.

"This is the 'Ancient Nature Qi Mind-Cultivation Technique'!" Granny Yao shouted excitedly. "It is closer to nature than what we practice now and can create a deeper resonance with plants, leylines, and even small animals!"

After the phantom images disappeared, a line of ancient text appeared on the Induction Stone. After Lin Mo translated it, it displayed: "Nature is the foundation, heart-energy is the bridge; all things share the same Origin, traditional martial arts coexist."

Looking at the text, Xiao Juan suddenly understood something. She walked to a withered ancient tree and gently pressed her hands against the trunk, injecting the Nature Qi Mind-Cultivation Technique taught by the Induction Stone—pale green Qi Energy spread along the trunk, and the previously withered branches sprouted new buds within minutes; even the cracks on the bark gradually healed.

"This is too magical! Xiao Juan actually managed to learn the Ancient Nature Qi Mind-Cultivation Technique!" Karim shouted excitedly. Other members of the new generation also followed Xiao Juan's example, attempting to communicate with the plants of the rainforest. Although most could only make the grass blades sway slightly, it allowed the elders present to see the potential of the new generation of traditional martial arts practitioners.

Chen Wu smiled and said: "The Qi Energy of the new generation is pure and free of distracting thoughts; this is the key to activating the Ancient Legacy. The unlocking of ancient traditional martial arts in the future will depend on them!"

In the "New Generation Highlights" footage broadcast globally, viewers watched the scene where Xiao Juan brought the ancient tree back to life. The comment section was filled with praise: "Xiao Juan is too amazing! A natural-born Nature Qi Great Master!" "The new generation is indeed the future of traditional martial arts!" "We must give children more opportunities in the future; they can create more miracles!"

The Traditional Martial Arts Protection Bureau subsequently announced that it would establish "New Generation Legacy Bases" at ancient traditional martial arts sites around the world, allowing more young martial arts fans the opportunity to come into contact with ancient legacies and unlock more secrets of traditional martial arts.

Rainforest Rebirth: traditional martial arts Ecology and Guardian Legacy

After the Leyline purification of the Amazon rainforest concluded in Perfection, Chen Wu's team held a "Rainforest Rebirth Celebration" together with local traditional martial arts practitioners and indigenous people—at the celebration, Carlos led the local practitioners in performing the "Rainforest Qi Energy Dance." Their movements imitated the animals of the rainforest, their Qi Energy resonating with the plants, and pale green light flickered in the forest like dancing elves; Granny Yao organized the Ancient Nature Qi Mind-Cultivation Technique taught by the Induction Stone into a simple textbook and gave it to the local children, allowing them to become "Rainforest traditional martial arts Guardians."

The new generation team led by Xiao Juan and Karim also exchanged "traditional martial arts Tokens" with the local children—Xiao Juan gave away her Qi Energy Induction Device, and Karim gave away a fragment of the pyramid's Qi Energy stone, symbolizing the friendship and Legacy of the new generation of global traditional martial arts practitioners.

At the celebration, Chen Wu announced that the Amazon rainforest would be designated as the "Global traditional martial arts Nature Training Base," with Carlos serving as the person in charge of the base. He would regularly organize martial arts fans from around the world to come and experience "Nature Qi Training," learn the Ancient Nature Qi Mind-Cultivation Technique, and simultaneously participate in the ecological protection of the rainforest.

"traditional martial arts must not only protect the leylines but also protect the Earth's ecology," Chen Wu said to the global live-streaming camera. "The rainforest is the lungs of the Earth; traditional martial arts practitioners have a responsibility to protect its vitality, allowing traditional martial arts to coexist with nature, and letting protection become an eternal Legacy."

Before leaving the rainforest, Xiao Juan specially went under the ancient tree she had saved, communicating with it once more using Nature Qi—the branches and leaves of the ancient tree swayed gently, as if saying goodbye to her. "I will come back," Xiao Juan said softly, "Next time I come, I will bring more friends to learn the Ancient Nature Qi together and protect the rainforest together."

The final footage of the global live stream lingered in the morning light of the rainforest—sunlight filtered through the leaves onto the ground, forming dappled light and shadows; the newborn plants glowed with pale green light, and the singing of local traditional martial arts practitioners came from afar, interweaving with the chirping of birds and the sound of streams in the rainforest, forming a beautiful picture of "traditional martial arts and Nature Coexisting."

The figures of the coalition members gradually disappeared at the edge of the rainforest, their Qi Energy resonating with the Leyline Qi Energy, leaving a band of pale gold and pale green light in the sky, like a guardian imprint of the rainforest.

In the comment section, 380 billion viewers simultaneously sent "Rainforest Rebirth, traditional martial arts Eternal!" and "Protect Nature, Protect the Future!", forming an "Ecological River of Light" that covered the globe, intertwining with the Leyline Qi Energy of the rainforest, illuminating the new journey of "Ancient-Modern Fusion, Ecological Coexistence" for traditional martial arts.

Chen Wu knew that the purification of the Amazon rainforest was only the beginning of the Leyline protection for traditional martial arts. In the future, there would be more sites to unlock and more leylines to purify, but as long as global traditional martial arts practitioners united as one, and as long as the new generation continued to grow, traditional martial arts would certainly be able to achieve the ultimate mission of "Protecting Global Leylines, Passing Down Ancient and Modern Wisdom," allowing the light of traditional martial arts to forever illuminate every corner of the world.