Chapter 9, Analysis

Exactly

To confront a master of true energy with inner energy is enough to make one's blood boil with excitement

Lost

Your swordsmanship is truly remarkable, and I do not mean to flatter you. If such swordsmanship cannot be considered elegant, then nine-tenths of the sword techniques in the world would have no face to show.

This scene, falling into Qi Zhengming's eyes, only made him feel more displeased

Young swordsmen like Huang Chao, Yue Ming, and Shang Kaixuan, who have yet to cultivate true energy, are even more filled with swirling thoughts and burgeoning ambitions, eagerly waiting for Wang Lian to provide an explanation

Others also seemed to have been doused with a bucket of cold water

Either do not do it, or if you do it, you must do it to the best of your ability

This kid ... ...

Many people did not understand at all why Wang Lian lost

Yes

If I have caused any offense, I hope Miss Zhao will forgive me. Based on your figure and the diagonal of your shadow, I estimate your height to be 1.71 meters, with an arm circumference of 21 centimeters and a leg circumference of 43 centimeters. You took a total of 12 steps from the inner courtyard to the outer courtyard, with each step measuring 39 centimeters, 36 centimeters, 38 centimeters, and so on. During your sparring with Young Master Qi Zhangming, each time you drew your sword, it was from left to right, indicating a tendency towards the left side, or in other words, this direction represents your attack center. In a rapid sword draw, it generally begins from this direction. The minimum angle of your sword draw is 21 degrees, the maximum angle is 64 degrees, and the difference does not exceed 40 degrees according to the *Diagram* book. This shows that you are cautious in your swordplay, prioritizing stability and avoiding risky maneuvers, occasionally employing a sword technique that is as imaginative as a Pegasus soaring through the sky.

As for the final move, "Sword Howling Across the Nine Provinces," it was unleashed entirely out of a surge of battle intent, an instinctive expression of emotion

Miss Zhao's swordsmanship is indeed well-deserved of its reputation. In today's battle, I have come to realize that there are always people beyond others, and realms beyond the heavens, which has greatly broadened my horizons

Unable to conceive, unable to comprehend, unable to grasp, lacking confidence, they fundamentally do not have the qualifications to comment on Wang Lian's defeat in battle

Wang Lian said seriously

At this moment, Zhao Xuedan had begun to regard Wang Lian with newfound respect: "I never expected that your internal energy cultivation could achieve such profound swordsmanship."

I never expected that swordsmanship could be so exquisite to this extent, how is it achieved

In fact, it is not just her; everyone in the audience is curious about this matter.

Why is it that Wang Lian is always able to take the lead after falling behind, forcing Zhao Xuedan to change her tactics

but rather

Why is Wang Lian able to block Zhao Xuedan's thunderous swordsmanship, which is as fierce as a thunderstorm, every time?

Zhao Xuedan let out a long sigh, clearly, performing the Sword Howl of the Nine Provinces was quite a burden for her, who had not yet fully mastered her true energy.

The practice of the internal energy stage is not overly complicated; one only needs to master the correct methods, consume the essence of the five grains, and refine the energy of the five organs, thereby progressing step by step towards perfection. However, the refinement of true energy and the quality of true energy are directly related to future ultimate achievements... I have yet to acquire a true energy technique that satisfies me, therefore, I have not yet refined the void and returned to the true, nor have I cultivated true energy

Even including Qi Zhengming, who had previously found Wang Lian extremely displeasing, as they looked at the already defeated Wang Lian, and at the broken sword in his hand, which was reduced to only a fragment of the hilt, not a single word of mockery could be uttered.

See through me personally

But ... ...

Why not break through

Apart from this, no one can say a single word against Wang Lian

Ultimately, he reached the conclusion: "Therefore, although Miss Zhao's Thirty-Six Styles of Thunder Sword are incredibly powerful and swift as lightning, the moment you move your body to draw your sword, I have already discerned your sword's trajectory based on the changes in your body. This is how I can consistently arrive first and block your attacks..."

Zhao Xuedan sincerely admired, as she had not expected that Wang Lian, whom she had not placed any hope in, could actually allow her to fight so fiercely and thoroughly, and even more so, she had exerted all her strength, ultimately achieving victory through the advantage of her treasured sword

Wang Lian spoke slowly, and the sheer volume of data obtained left everyone dumbfounded.

Just now, when Wang Lian was fending off Zhao Xuedan's Thunder Sword Technique, she nearly had her heart in her throat. The thirty-six forms of Thunder are each faster than the last, with every move carrying the power of a thunderbolt. If Wang Lian failed to block and was struck by a sword, it would at least result in a serious injury. Even though she had great confidence in Zhao Xuedan's mastery of swordsmanship, Wang Lian's reckless approach was tantamount to placing herself in mortal danger.

Xuanxin, upon hearing Wang Lian's words, gave a final summary and couldn't help but murmur to himself

What method did that kid use to block the Thirty-Six Thunder Sword?

Just ... ...

It is evident to everyone that Wang Lian has lost

He blocked it

It is evident that during her recent encounter with Wang Lian, she has truly ignited her fighting spirit, causing her to unconsciously regard Wang Lian as an equal opponent to confront, to struggle against, and to compete with

This is the true swordsman

Zhao Xuedan's words made Qi Zhengming's face feel somewhat flushed

Huang Chao, who originally intended to learn this swordsmanship from Wang Lian and make a remarkable name for himself in the Suhe Sword Sect, swallowed hard and his eyes became somewhat glazed over

Fortunately, Zhao Xuedan did not make them wait too long and quickly got to the point: "Just now, the technique you used to counter my Thirty-Six Thunder Sword was indeed the swordsmanship you mentioned earlier that you created yourself?"

Is this... a swordsmanship that a person can learn

As the leader of the Suhe Sword Sect, I possess the strength of the True Qi stage... a swordsmanship capable of contending with True Qi level experts. Once I master it, the position of sect leader will undoubtedly belong to me, and Su Bai, Wang Qi, Zhao Jiuge, and others will all be trampled beneath my feet

Yue Ming wore an expression of helplessness, as if he had no strength left to complain

It must be acknowledged that, in stark contrast to the overwhelming victory against Qi Zhengming, her confrontation with Wang Lian was exhilarating. Not only did she employ the entire repertoire of the Silk-Winding Sword Technique, but she also executed the Thirty-Six Thunderbolt Sword Technique with full force. After thoroughly demonstrating a complete round of the Thirty-Six Thunderbolt Sword, she seemed to have gained a new understanding of this sword technique.

Lost

It is not that it cannot be expressed

Wang Lian smiled, displaying a great deal of humility and modesty

Are you a monster

Wang Lian has lost

Wang Lian politely said a few words

Frustrated, yet unable to speak up

I have always felt that my Immortal Exile Swordsmanship is difficult to master, but now I realize that, compared to this swordsmanship, what is Immortal Exile Swordsmanship worth? If I were to practice Wang Lian's swordsmanship, the immense amount of calculations would surely drive my brain to the brink of collapse

Despite being prepared, upon hearing Wang Lian admit it in person, Zhao Xuedan still took a deep breath, her expression solemn yet attentive: "Could you tell me how your swordsmanship was able to see through and withstand my thirty-six strikes of the Thunder Sword?"

Why does Wang Lian seem to be thoroughly familiar with every sword strike and every move of Zhao Xuedan

The internal energy is complete

Clearly, among the sword techniques that she referred to as the ones that ninety percent of the world would be ashamed to show their faces with, his Great River Sword Technique, Three Ring Sword Technique, and Locking Moon Sword Technique were undoubtedly included

Xuanxin took a deep breath

Good swordsmanship! Wang Lian, your sword skills are truly exceptional

It is fortunate that

Xuanxin murmured to himself: "Could it be the swordsmanship he claims to have created?"

At this moment, one of the main figures of the banquet, Dao Wuxi, the leader of the Green Bamboo Sect, suddenly asked: "Are you at the Inner Qi Perfection realm?"

Looking at his empty right hand that held the sword, Wang Lian slightly regulated the boiling energy and blood within his body, and with neither arrogance nor servility, he clasped his hands and said, "I have lost"

It should be noted that he persisted under Zhao Xuedan's sword for a shorter time than Wang Lian, yet Wang Lian had never cultivated true energy. This implies that he, in order to cultivate true energy, can only focus on immediate benefits while neglecting future development

Dao Wuxi gazed deeply at Wang Lian and said, "At such a young age, your ambitions are truly extraordinary"

Compared to Wang Lian, Qi Zhengming does not even have the qualification to warm her up at that level of standard

Miss Zhao's praise is misplaced; it is merely a haphazard practice that cannot ascend to the realm of elegance

In fact, what I have seen through is not your Thirty-Six Thunder Sword techniques, but rather you, Miss Zhao. When you emerged from your inner courtyard, my swordplay had already begun, though you were unaware of it.

This swordsmanship is actually capable of withstanding the attacks of a true energy level expert. If they could learn it... wouldn't that mean that in the future, even if I encounter such high-level experts, I would at least have the ability to protect my life?

However, he lost because the quality of his sword was inferior to that of Zhao Xuedan, and his true energy cultivation was also not as advanced as Zhao Xuedan's