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In ancient times, the Shaolin monastery was a home for righteous
monks to study buddhism and master the martial arts for both
physical and mental discipline. They studied the mannerism of
reptiles and other animals, and developed superior fighting
techniques. One of the deadliest of all kung fu styles was the
famed Wu-Tang sword, an invincible weapon mastered only by
accomplished monks. They were the guardians of humble rice
farmers from the slums and villages. The monastery was a place
where young kids who were tired of getting beaten up in the
streets could go to learn self defense and mooch a bowl of hot
soup. There they developed bodies with the strength of diesel
trucks while defending man, woman, and child from the evil
Manchus.
Long ago, one young warrior advanced through all 35 chambers of martial arts. When a student mastered a chamber, he was given a gold tooth; this disciple's smile displayed a mouthful of gold. There were no more chambers to master, so he told the Abbot he wished to start a 36th. Tradition demanded that he fight his teacher with the brotherhood silently watching.
He was fearful of the Abbot; never before had he encountered an opponent that had advanced to platinum status. The Abbot's fangs had diamonds to blind the eyes of student fighters, testing their vision as well as their focus. Although he was the best of his class, the brave warrior lost to the Abbot's technique and was sent away.
For years, the Manchurians wanted to destroy Shaolin. The Wu-Tang Clan were rebels against the ancient temple and taught the Manchus their deadly style. Unlike whirling sword, twin sword, and drunken sword, Wu-Tang sword was invincible, and with it the Wu and Manchu joined forces to burn Shaolin. The reason for treason was clear. The Abbot had forbidden the teaching of the secret style, but the Clan felt it was too important to withhold from the outside world. Like unnumbered stars, they covered the earth as messengers, teaching this complicated art form to all who dared challenge it. Those who merited death got it. Those seeking radical change became fierce students.
The ancients believed in 2 things: (1) that the descendants of
the slain monks would one day rise up against the Clan for
revenge; (2) that the legendary Wu-Tang Clan would be reborn to
finish their ageless plan of controlling the Universe. Such is
the continuing legacy of the most feared group ever to master the
art, a group that remained inseparable till the appointed time
arrived.
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