Chapter 6: Tiger Leap Sword Technique
Ye Chen silently contemplated the key principles of swordsmanship
In the moment his right hand rested on the hilt of the knife, it was almost an instinctive reaction; his fingers trembled slightly, and in an instant, he drew the blade from its sheath, taking a step forward, the edge of the knife slicing through the air ahead.
The second move of "Tiger Leap Sword Technique", Tiger Leap Slash! In an instant, a shadow of the sword strikes a target. This move must sever a stake harder than a hardwood post to be considered perfected. The term 'slash' emphasizes absolute force! A single stroke cleaves through the obstacles ahead
I spent ten days mastering the first move of the "Tiger Leap Blade Technique," the Draw Blade. Tomorrow, I can begin practicing the next move—Tiger Leap Slash. In just twenty to thirty days, I will be able to complete the initial training of the two basic moves of the "Tiger Leap Blade Technique"
The cold blade technique is exquisite, the blade gleams as it is drawn, suddenly leaping forward to slash, executing a series of strikes in quick succession. In the span of a single breath, four knife techniques are seamlessly performed in one go, the blade cutting through the air produces a piercing tremor, dazzling and brilliant.
Swish!
Some senior brothers and sisters from the upper house gradually arrived at the martial arts training ground, many of whom looked at Ye Chen with glee and malice.
Ye Chen kept this sentence firmly in mind
The ten-pound steel knife in hand has become heavier than a one-hundred-pound knife.
Over the past ten days, it can be said that Yan Han has been "guiding" Ye Chen, but in reality, it is just that Yan Han is practicing his sword techniques while Ye Chen observes and learns beside him
He now possesses sixth-grade herbs, which can greatly enhance his physical constitution. He can dedicate more than four hours each day to high-intensity martial arts training. Gritting his teeth and exerting all his strength, he strives to break through to the sixth level of body refinement. Mastering intermediate-level sword techniques will no longer be an unattainable desire
A cold gleam flashed by, and the blade sliced through the hard wooden post
Ye Chen continued to grit his teeth and practice with the knife
The two techniques, Er Lian Zhan and San Lian Zhan, are intermediate martial arts skills. Yan Han, the strongest senior brother of the upper academy of Beilu Academy, is currently practicing these two moves
Because "drawing the sword" is a starting move, Ye Chen's four hundred pounds of strength can only exert about ten to twenty percent of its potential. He must achieve an extremely fast speed in order to cut through a hard wooden stake with the sword. It is important to note that the hard wooden stakes in the training ground are specially made for the students of the lower academy to practice their punches and kicks, capable of withstanding three hundred pounds of force; without sufficient power, it is simply impossible to cut through them.
Ye Chen turned his head to glance at the training ground, where his senior brother Yan Han was still practicing his swordsmanship.
I practiced the basic techniques of the "Tiger Leap Sword Technique" for one month, and spent five months mastering the intermediate techniques: the Double Slash and the Triple Slash. I aim to refine these two moves and then participate in the assessment and evaluation at the academy, striving to graduate from Beilu Academy as soon as possible
Ye Chen stood steadily in front of a hard wooden post, taking a deep breath
He gripped the steel knife tightly and slashed forward
It is still early, and there are already dozens of students from the upper academy practicing martial arts in the training grounds.
Ye Chen said little more, silently noting down the techniques of the severe cold, and then took a regular steel knife weighing ten pounds from the weapon rack in the training ground, proceeding to a clear area of several zhang.
This is very difficult
Ye Chen, with an exceptionally strong will, practiced intensely for more than three hours, drenched in sweat. It was only when the other students in the training grounds gradually left that he finally awakened from his training.
Among them, the techniques "Draw Sword" and "Tiger Leap Slash" are classified as beginner and intermediate level martial arts.
The young scholars of the Upper Academy of Beilu Academy, with their strength ranging between the fourth and sixth levels of the Body Refinement Stage, are considered relatively strong. As the physical constitution of the martial artists improves, the number of hours they can endure during daily training increases, rising from two hours to three or four hours
Ye Chen sheathed his sword, momentarily taken aback
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A blade of cold light swept past from the front
Beilu Academy conducts a competency assessment and graduation examination every six months
Ye Chen arrived at a sturdy wooden post in the training ground
Within the entire training ground, only a few dozen exceptionally strong students from the upper academy remain, diligently practicing their skills
Ye Chen saw his senior brother Yan Han from a distance and quickly walked over to bow in greeting
Ye Chen thought to himself
The techniques of the "Tiger Leap Blade Technique" are too few, totaling only a mere six moves, and the last two moves can only be practiced in the later stages of body refinement. This makes it seem even more monotonous compared to other blade and sword techniques
The weight of this steel knife is not heavy; Ye Chen, at the fourth level of the Body Refinement stage, already possesses over 400 jin of strength in both arms. Holding this steel knife feels as effortless as holding a small piece of iron.
The severe cold paid him no mind; his entire body was slightly bent and tense, yet he remained fully focused on practicing his sword techniques, one hand gripping the scabbard and the other holding the hilt, repeatedly refining each move and form of the swordplay.
The first move of the "Tiger Leap Sword Technique"—Drawing the Sword, has been perfected
While practicing martial arts techniques, the entire body's muscles and bones will become coordinated, gradually unleashing the power of the martial arts moves. Otherwise, even the most advanced martial arts, without prolonged training by the practitioner, will not be able to exert much power
Strength assessment requires meeting two criteria: reaching the sixth layer of the Body Refinement Stage and having completed a full set of intermediate martial arts techniques. Only after fulfilling these requirements and passing the examination will one be qualified to graduate from Beilu Academy
As for the Crescent Moon Slash and the Whirlwind Slash, they are advanced martial techniques that are extremely difficult to cultivate. Only martial artists whose physical constitution has reached the late stage of body refinement, specifically above the seventh layer, can execute them. In the Beilu Academy, there is not a single student capable of performing advanced martial techniques.
Ye Chen rested in place for a full quarter of an hour before regaining his strength
If it were in the past, he would never have dared to entertain such a nearly insane thought
Draw your sword
Ye Chen stood firmly on the muddy training ground, holding the scabbard with his left hand and gripping the hilt tightly with his right. His body leaned slightly forward as he swiftly drew the sword.
Yesterday, after undergoing the refining process with the six-grade herbs, my internal energy and blood flow have become vigorous. The powerful medicinal effects of the bitter root are also continuously at work. Today, I will practice for three to four hours and repeat the exercises over ten thousand times
Good morning, Senior Yan
Ye Chen's tense expression finally revealed a smile, and his spirits were greatly uplifted
This set of sword techniques is remarkably simple, consisting of only six moves: Draw the sword, Tiger Leap Slash, Tiger Leap Double Slash, Tiger Leap Triple Slash, Crescent Moon Slash, and Whirlwind Slash
I will give it a try, having diligently practiced the 'Draw Sword' technique for the past ten days, to see how powerful it is
Did we fail to cut through the hardwood stake
Senior Yan Han has always been indifferent and unapproachable. Following him to learn the sword technique, isn't that just asking for trouble? It is likely that within a month or two, this new junior brother Ye Chen will be crying to the chief instructor to learn another martial art. The "Tiger Leap Sword Technique" is too tedious; only Yan Han would continue practicing it! Who else could persist?
Ye Chen sheathed his sword and repeatedly practiced on m.hetushu.com
Ye Chen's right hand had developed calluses that were almost worn to the point of blistering, and he felt that his right arm was completely numb, devoid of any sensation
The Tiger Leap Double Slash, in an instant, two blade shadows strike a single target. This level of difficulty is far greater than that of the Tiger Leap Slash
Ye Chen stood by for a while, feeling waves of cold air pressing in.
Ye Chen was aware of the difficulties involved
In the morning, I practiced from dawn until the sun was high in the sky at noon
Ye Chen gripped the handle of the steel knife tightly, and on his youthful face, which was glistening with sweat, a look of determination emerged
Suddenly, the upper half of the hardwood post slowly slid down and fell to the ground with a "thud".
Hello!
The severe cold can even occasionally unleash the Tiger Leap Triple Slash
The techniques that precede are the foundation of those that follow. Only by mastering the preceding techniques can one cultivate the subsequent techniques
The entire person slightly bent forward, with the right hand pressing against the hilt of the knife at the waist
Senior Yan is truly impressive, already practicing the intermediate knife techniques of the "Tiger Leap Knife Method," having mastered the third and fourth moves! I am still far behind and must catch up quickly!
However, practicing martial arts is just like this, training each move and technique continuously
The first move, "Drawing the Blade," is actually the initial stance of the "Tiger Leaping Blade Technique." It is the move that requires the least force and has the fastest speed. The emphasis is on the speed of drawing the blade, focusing on the ability to unsheathe the sword and launch a surprise attack on the enemy in an instant
Ye Chen still clearly remembers a remark made by the chief instructor of the upper academy, Li Cang, while guiding students in their cultivation.
In the extreme cold, he was solitary and indifferent to the utmost degree, solely focused on perfecting his swordsmanship, completely disregarding what others were doing. It was utterly impossible to expect him to spend time mentoring a novice junior disciple.
In the biting cold, the *Tu* knife moved with incredible speed, slashing forward in an instant with two strikes, the two shadows of the blade almost overlapping one after the other.
Drawing the sword must be swift! If you are slow even in drawing the sword, by the time you finally draw it, you will have died countless times. There are no shortcuts to mastering sword techniques; it requires years of relentless practice.
Ye Chen has been practicing the "Draw Sword" technique for ten days, having performed it no less than thirty thousand times, and has become quite proficient in the move
The hardwood stake remains motionless
Over the past decade, he practiced every morning, worked odd jobs in the afternoon to earn money, and took the opportunity to read a bit in the evening, hardly ever slacking off for even a day. However, the money he earned was too little, and he continuously purchased first and second-grade herbs to refine his physique, maintaining high-intensity training. It took him a full ten years to reach the fourth level of the mid-stage of body refinement.
At dawn, the sky was just beginning to brighten, revealing a glimmer of light. Ye Chen, having experienced the excitement of the previous day, had hardly slept at all. As soon as it was light, he woke up and got out of bed. He spent a few copper coins in the academy's dining hall to buy five large meat buns, which he devoured. Afterwards, he arrived at the spacious martial arts training ground, preparing to practice his martial skills
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In just one hour, he practiced the "Draw Sword" technique a full three thousand times
The first move of "Tiger Leap Sword Technique"—Draw the Sword
According to the training requirements of the "Tiger Leap Sword Technique," the action of drawing the sword must be able to "draw the sword in an instant and sever a hard wooden stake" in order to be considered mastered.
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In fact, it is not that others do not wish to practice more; rather, the high intensity of martial arts training can lead to physical injuries. Only a very small number of individuals are able to train for extended periods.
Of course, Yan Han has already reached the sixth level of the Body Refinement Stage, and he has been practicing the Tiger Leap Blade Technique for over a year. This is not something a fourth-level Body Refinement Stage martial artist like Ye Chen can compare to