Thirty Heaven-shaking Palms (simplified: 震天三十掌, traditional: 震天三十掌, pinyin: Zhèntiān Sānshí Zhǎng) was the signature martial art of Zhuo Tianxiong, the imperial guard who served the Qing1 emperor. This formidable palm technique, combined with the Eighteen Whips of Huyan, established Zhuo Tianxiong’s fearsome reputation throughout the jianghu.2 Only the Hunyuan Qi could match the power of this technique.
Description
The Thirty Heaven-shaking Palms was a palm technique that, along with the Eighteen Whips of Huyan, allowed Zhuo Tianxiong to establish his reputation as a dominant force in the martial world. The technique’s name suggests it possessed formidable power.
Notable practitioners
Zhuo Tianxiong
Zhuo Tianxiong was the known practitioner of the Thirty Heaven-shaking Palms. As an imperial guard serving the Qing emperor, he combined this technique with the Eighteen Whips of Huyan to achieve martial supremacy in the jianghu.
Limitations
Despite its formidable power, the Thirty Heaven-shaking Palms had a significant weakness: it could be countered by Hunyuan Qi. This rare neigong3 technique possessed unique properties that could neutralise the devastating force of the thirty palms.
The technique’s emphasis on raw power also meant that it consumed substantial internal force, potentially leaving practitioners vulnerable if they failed to achieve quick victory. The sequential nature of the thirty palms also meant that skilled opponents who could disrupt the rhythm might create openings for counterattacks.
See also
External links
- Mandarin Duck Blades on Wikipedia
Footnotes
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清朝 – Qīng Cháo. Dnasty ruled by the Manchu people under the House of Aisin-Gioro from 1644 to 1912 CE. See Wikipedia. ↩
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江湖 – jiānghú. The world of martial arts. A sub-society involving all who are related to the martial arts scene. What is jianghu? ↩
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内功 – neìgōng. Literally internal skill. Inner qi cultivation through breath control, meditation, and meridian circulation. Foundation for all advanced martial capabilities. See Wikipedia. ↩