Chapter 122 - 121: Negotiating with a Tiger for Its Skin (Please Subscribe)
"The Level 8 Frame consists of 27 distinct moves; each move is unique and has its own training method. It forms the basic training for Level 8 Fist. Even martial artists who wish to learn Level 8 Fist need to start with the Level 8 Frame."
Chen Fan thought to himself, this Level 8 Frame sounds similar to the Tai Chi Form; they’re both basic skills?
"Don’t underestimate the Level 8 Frame. The core of Level 8 Fist comprises the Six Openings and the Eight Techniques. The Eight Techniques are hidden within the Level 8 Frame."
"As for the Six Openings, they refer to Top, Brace, Carry, Lift, Throw, and Coil—these six fundamental methods form the basis for various movements,
Mastering the Six Openings and Eight Techniques means achieving a slight success in Level 8 Fist. Then, you can practice the Level 8 Spear Skill and also train in a palm technique to enhance the power of Level 8 Fist."
"Train in a palm technique? Enhance the power?"
Chen Fan was listening intently until he reached this point and was taken aback.
This was the first time he had heard of such a thing.
"That’s right, the palm technique is called Splitting Palm."
Zhang Ren replied, "Splitting Palm was called Pigua Fist in ancient times, but since it mainly uses palm techniques, it’s now known as Splitting Palm.
Level 8 Fist is a close-range striking technique, whereas Splitting Palm excels at mid and long-distance attacks. It can adapt its length, combine the strengths of short and long-range, and merge both firmness and gentleness. Therefore, it’s said that when Level 8 Fist is combined with Splitting Palm, even gods and demons fear it."