Chapter 4, Fractured Mirror Bestowing Treasures, Innate Seeds
Fang Ning said, "It's nothing, my sword is very fast..."
Then, Gu Tian Nan tilted his head and fell silent, passing away
Fang Ning reached out to take it, her hands trembling uncontrollably. This was a thousand-forged sword, priced at fifty gold coins in the auction house, while her iron sword was worth only ten silver coins. The value difference was five hundred times, a stark contrast, utterly incomparable, filling her heart with wild joy
These personal shadows, dual swords rotating, one yin and one yang, represent the innate duality! One sword is fierce and domineering, while the other is harmonious and spiritually attuned. The two sword lights complement each other, working together seamlessly.
Upon hearing these words, Fang Ning was taken aback. After careful consideration, she thought that perhaps this was indeed true
As Gu Tiannan exerted a powerful grip, channeling strength throughout his body, a loud roar echoed through the entire military academy, and a glimmer of light slowly seeped from Gu Tiannan's body into Fang Ning's.
Once the innate seed is born, it becomes akin to a second heart within the human body, controlling the true energy. Instantly, the true energy throughout the body transforms from a gaseous state to a liquid state, surging several times over. Practitioners utilize this to comprehend the heavens and the earth, advancing to the innate realm
Is this the treasure that Grandpa Gu wants to give? A thousand-forged pure steel sword, which can be used in conjunction with knife sharpening techniques, without damaging the durability of the longsword
Gradually, countless enemies emerged; some were barbarians, some were monstrous beasts, and some were imperial soldiers. They wielded various weapons and were exceptionally fierce, engaging in battle with these countless shadows.
You are dead, and the rabbit's death brings sorrow to the fox; the loss affects its kind. At that time, it will provoke everyone's anger. The subsequent main conflict will require an outlet for people's frustrations, and they will profit immensely from it, year after year. I am all too familiar with this, which is why they would grant you such a high compensation. Do not go to the arena; if you do, you will undoubtedly die
I originally intended to keep hetushu.com for another month or two before giving it to you, but it seems I can only give it to you now
If I die, I can save my mother; dying would be worth it. I am not afraid
He stared intently, as if he wanted to engrave this woman into his very soul. Suddenly, he exerted a tremendous force, and with a crack, he actually crushed the water mirror made of red copper.
Gu Tian Nan snorted and said: "You little brat, you haven't even fully grown up yet, trying to imitate a gladiator. What a pity, you are actually a good child, still a virgin, having never even touched a woman, and yet you want to die."
Seeing you take this broken sword into battle, when you encounter a real bear man, he will be able to see through it at a glance. That great hammer can smash your long sword more than ten times, shattering it, and then he will crack open your skull
Gu Tian Nan looked at Fang Ning and said
Fang Ning immediately nodded and vowed, "If I, Fang Ning, can achieve success in the ancient family of Gu from the Lingzhou province in the southern border of the Empire, I will certainly do my utmost to assist the descendants of the Gu family."
My swordsmanship, the Yin-Yang Dawn Sword, comes from the Illusory Sword Sect. Due to the constraints of my oath, I am unable to pass it on to you. However, I can give you my innate seed
This swordsmanship must be practiced with a thousand-forged pure steel sword to achieve an unparalleled sharpness without harming the interior
Having spoken, he took out a finely crafted steel sword from beneath the bed, measuring three feet and seven inches in length, in the style of a Han sword. Its surface was dull and lacked luster, appearing blackish-gray, without revealing its sharpness; yet it was incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through iron like mud. This was a secret-made, thousand-fold tempered pure steel sword, rarely known to the outside world
Gu Tian Nan scolded: "They're almost like birds; that barbarian is a direct descendant of the Gallic Iron Bear clan, a half-bear man, not one of those useless offshoots"
Young in age, with a refined appearance, a gentleman like jade, full of vitality and the spirit of books, like the rising sun
Fang Ning was taken aback, unsure of what Gu Tiannan intended to do. Gu Tiannan reached out again, his speed like lightning, seizing Fang Ning's hand and gripping it tightly with all his strength, causing Fang Ning's hand to ache from the pressure.
Seeing Fang Ning's resolute determination, Gu Tian Nan let out a long sigh. There was no need to persuade him; in his lifetime, he had witnessed countless such situations in the military. Once the will to die had arisen, persuasion would be of no use.
That glimmer of light, visible only to Fang Ning, is faint and seems like the glow of fireflies, gradually dimming as if it could extinguish with a blink. Yet within this small light lies boundless power, as if it has existed since ancient times, inherently limitless.
Suddenly, Fang Ning's body froze, and he could no longer continue. Fang Ning slowly said:
If the main fighter is killed by the barbarians beforehand, due to their identity as a civilian of the empire, it would provoke the anger of all the spectators, and at that time, the main fighter's battle would generate even more money. No wonder the compensation reaches as high as 300 gold coins
Knock, knock, knock
Only the shadow of a person wielding dual swords remains, practicing sword forging and swordplay. Gradually, these shadows begin to dissipate, one by one disappearing, until only one shadow is left, still wielding the dual swords.
At this moment, Fang Ning found herself in a bizarre state, as if she had completely derailed from this world, unable to control her own body. She could only feel that faint light, flowing upward along with the beating of her heart through her blood vessels, quickly reaching her heart, and then, with a sudden flash, it was instantly decomposed
If you achieve success in the future, remember my kindness, and if you encounter the descendants of the Gu family, do your best to assist them
This beam of light instantly entered Fang Ning's body, surprisingly beginning to resonate with the * diagram * book, pulsating in unison with Fang Ning's heartbeat
Hearing these words, Fang Ning felt a chill in her heart. Should she go or not go
You go and duel with him, you will undoubtedly die. The so-called preliminary fight is intended to stir the enthusiasm of the audience; nothing can incite more anger than seeing the youth of the empire being killed by the barbarians in the preliminary fight.
He slowly concluded, "I despise the world; the affairs of the world are fleeting and uncertain, making it difficult to leave my name behind. Ultimately, I realize that fame and fortune are nothing more than morning dew and lightning, gone in an instant"
Yes, today at noon, I will be the third contestant before the main event as the master of the martial arena. Grandpa Gu, I might not necessarily lose; I have seen the enemy, and he is also a young man, about the same age as me
Only he stands alone, silently wielding dual swords; between heaven and earth, there is nothing else, only these two swords
I was born into the Gu family in the Lingzhou province of the southern frontier of the empire. Due to a vow, I have never returned to my family for my entire life, nor have I made any effort for the family, for which I apologize for the nurturing I received from them in the past
Kang Fangning was left dumbfounded, completely dazed, immersed in this endless sea of swords
This is the graduation reward I received from the Illusory Sword Sect in the Twelve Pillars years ago, which has accompanied me throughout my life, and I give it to you
As that glimmer of light entered Fang Ning's body, Gu Tian Nan's expression changed dramatically. Although he was originally at the innate realm and had difficulty walking, he appeared to be only in his fifties. Now, he rapidly aged; his hair turned gray instantly, and his skin showed signs of aging. This was a clear indication of an innate expert dispersing their energy.
In an instant, it felt as if an explosion had occurred in Fang Ning's mind, expanding infinitely, as if he were situated in a wondrous space filled with countless figures.
Gu Tian Nan stood up; even this small action made him let out a long sigh of exhaustion. He looked out at the sun and slowly said
Before these figures, beneath this pair of swords, these enemies, despite fighting desperately, were still slaughtered one by one before our eyes, each falling under this pair of swords
Do you know what I am about to give you? I will tell you, it is my innate seed. With it, you will be able to possess all the experiences, all the profound truths, and all the insights from my lifelong dual sword cultivation.
This is the innate seed! When a cultivator has perfectly mastered their internal cultivation techniques, martial arts, or talismanic spells, to the extent that these practices become an intrinsic part of their being, they will then break through the peak state of the tenth layer of Qi Refinement. At this moment, these techniques will condense into an innate seed.
Do you know what it means to have your brain opened? It feels as if your brain is bursting, blooming like peach blossoms. So don't go there; if you do, you're doomed
These bear-like individuals possess the longest bloodlines, the greatest strength, and the thickest skin. When they go into a frenzy, they can continue to fight even after having their heads severed or their hearts pierced
Gu Tian Nan looked at Fang Ning and said, "Sigh, are you really going to seek death?"
These figures, all wielding dual swords, are continuously practicing their sword techniques. Their swordsmanship is extraordinary and far beyond what Fang Ning can comprehend
Your sword is an ordinary iron sword. You probably do not know that the sharpness brought by sword polishing techniques comes at the cost of sacrificing the sword's solidity and durability. Although the sword is sharper, internal cracks have already begun to appear.
Without the slightest hesitation, Fang Ning immediately made her decision! Her mother had only one month left to live; as long as there was a chance to save her mother, even if it meant sacrificing her own life, she would go without a second thought. Therefore, she had to go.
Fang Ning looked at Gu Tian Nan, bowed deeply, and said: "Thank you, Grandpa Gu, for your guidance. However, I must go, for the sake of my mother. Even if it means death, I must go!"
From now on, you will possess all my experiences in wielding dual swords to defeat enemies. If in the future you are able to acquire the dual sword technique and engage in study and cultivation, you will face no obstacles or bottlenecks, allowing you to easily cultivate to the innate realm
This swordsmanship is natural and effortless, akin to a butcher skillfully dissecting an ox, or the cyclical nature of the universe. With a light flick of the long sword, the figure moves gracefully and elegantly. Within the seemingly simple variations of the sword techniques lie profound and intricate transformations.
Gu Tian Nan slowly took out the water mirror illusion and opened it once again, revealing the beautiful woman within the mirror.
Gu Tian Nan smiled and said
Gu Tian Nan said: "Take it, although this is not my Yin Yang Dawn Sword, it is still a sword made of pure steel forged a thousand times. Its name is 'Jadeite', derived from the meanings of being upright and unyielding, yet gentle and warm like jade.
The aged and weary Sword of Dawn, Gu Tian Nan, finally made a decision and could not help but say: "Being young is truly wonderful"
I know that your classmates laugh at you, calling you foolish. They believe that good people do not receive good rewards. I tell you, they are mistaken; good people do receive good rewards.
It seems as though a day has passed, yet it also feels like a year has gone by, or perhaps just a fleeting moment. I am unaware of time, nor do I comprehend space; I know nothing at all. At this moment, all those enemies have vanished.
Fang Ning nodded, and Gu Tian Nan looked at this young man, the only one in the military elder's courtyard who, no matter how much he mocked or scolded, showed him utmost respect.
Gu Tian Nan said: "Hmph, do you expect much from your family's sword polishing technique? The sword polishing technique is merely a variant branch of the sword refining method, and many in the army are familiar with it"
I am old, I can no longer go on, I have reached my limit. I have lived for one hundred and ninety-seven years, and the spirited youth I once was is no longer here.