β€œThe first movement: close the gate. Only those that challenge it will pass.

The second movement: bar the gate. Only those with the strength to break the bar will pass – even then, their strength will be worn.

The third, and superior movement: become the gate. The only way through is to destroy you utterly.”

– Tireless Horse Manual

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The technique here is Ovis' Palm - Ovis, the god of emptiness and void, is largely attributed as the founder of all martial arts, assuming that he actually existed (a furiously debated topic).