Chapter 7: Learning the Sword Begins with the Fist

Zhuang Wudao furrowed his brows, momentarily unable to make a decision.

However, none of these are important; the origin of the sword, who forged it, and why there is a sword spirit named "Yun'er" are all irrelevant to him

Zhuang Wudao harbored doubts, and even he himself was likely not very clear about it. When he asked questions, the eyes of "Yun'er" were filled with an unmistakable expression of confusion and pain.

It is already dawn. If you wish to practice martial arts today, remember to carry me on your back; it is best to wear me at all times, as there will be benefits in due course

After a slight pause, Yun'er furrowed her delicate brows and said, "Could it be that it has already been lost? It must be so. This world has undergone great calamities, and the profound teachings of the past have been passed down to this day; it is understandable that the true essence has been severed."

Only recently, this sword spirit was able to manipulate his body, successfully merging the two sets of boxing techniques, the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing styles, which was sufficient to qualify him as a teacher. The dominance and intricacy of those few punches were simply awe-inspiring to him.

Upon awakening, the first thing that caught Zhuang Wudao's eye was still that decayed sword. It remained in its dilapidated state, with a blade full of numerous nicks, a sword body engraved with ancient patterns, and covered in colorful rust, while the hilt was even broken off at one section

Upon reaching the innate realm, one’s lifespan extends to over 150 years, allowing time to attend to other matters

Zhuang Wudao slightly nodded: "I have heard of them; they are two relatively superficial martial arts that are widely circulated among the various nations of Tianyi. Compared to my own set of techniques, the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing, they are two or three ranks lower. As for this Golden Bell Shield, I have never heard of it, nor have I ever seen it."

If the sword is sheathed, this problem does not arise

At this moment, Yun Er finally noticed the reluctance and doubt in Zhuang Wudao's expression, and her beautiful eyes immediately revealed a hint of discord. However, she then slightly raised her delicate head and gazed into the distance

The Great Stone Breaking Hand, Six Harmonies Fist

People like them live in uncertainty. Living together provides mutual support.

Yun'er unexpectedly raised her eyebrows: "If before the Seven Calamities, the Great Sun Ape King had known that the unparalleled divine skill he created would be regarded as superficial martial arts by the descendants after the Seven Calamities, what would he have thought? That Ape King of yore was indeed a figure who could cover the sky with one hand, his Great Stone Slap shaking the world, capable of annihilating thousands of celestial beings with a single strike, unmatched by anyone. He even forcibly subdued the once-mighty Hengshi Celestial Kingdom with a single palm of his Great Stone Slap. How could it possibly be considered superficial martial arts? As for the Six Harmonies Fist, it was created by an Emperor of Heaven for his disciple, serving as the ultimate method for entering cultivation. Although it is named external skill, it actually integrates the three paths of internal and external spirit cultivation, perfectly compensating for your deficiencies! After reaching the Qi Refinement stage, it is hardly inferior to those practitioners who follow the internal path of nurturing spirit. As for the Golden Bell Shield—"

The urgent task at hand seems to be finding a suitable sheath for this "Qingyun Divine Sword".

That was a broad avenue that could elevate him to greatness, and Zhuang Wudao truly did not want to miss it

Within the Dust-Free Academy, there exists a tradition that is far more authentic and complete than what is commonly circulated among the people. However, it has long been neglected and is not favored by the disciples of the academy. Even the least talented disciples would not choose these two sets of martial arts, as it would be tantamount to ruining their future

However, from the words of this cloud today, it seems that in addition to subduing dragons and tigers, he also intends to simultaneously practice the Great Stone-Smasher, the Six Harmonies Fist, and the Golden Bell Shield, which are three external skills

At this moment, he was no longer in the slums west of Yuecheng, but in his own home to the north of Yuecheng

In March and during the time spent on books, can these four methods truly be successfully cultivated?

Just a few days ago, after ambushing Shi Bao, more than ten of them did not return here to avoid drawing attention

Should we really heed the words of this sword spirit

As Yun'er spoke to herself, Zhuang Wudao was filled with doubt in his heart

This cloud wants him to practice swordsmanship, which is worth a try. In any case, let us first listen to it with a grain of salt. He does not expect to become an unparalleled immortal king; being able to enter the Golden Core realm would already be a source of great satisfaction.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhuang Wudao still somewhat awkwardly picked up the decayed sword and placed it behind his back

Shallow Fist Technique

If what the other party says is true, then I may have truly encountered a tremendous opportunity, possessing a mentor that one has longed for!

According to his knowledge, cultivators in this world, whether from large sects or scattered families, all pursue the fastest possible entry into cultivation. They also understand the principle that in the practice of cultivation, quality is more important than quantity.

Start with your physical body

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That's all! I will personally teach you the techniques and principles of the Dazhuan Beishou and Liuhhe Quan. As for the Jinzongzhao, I have not practiced it myself, so I cannot teach you that. We can find a way to address it later, or you may choose another form of cross-training.

A robust and burly man, dressed in black, approached with a smile and gave Zhuang Wudao's shoulder a hearty pat

One cannot help but wonder about the origins of this sword

You want me to follow you in practicing swordsmanship, but I, Zhuang Wudao, do not know where to begin my studies

The so-called innate battle spirit, I will explain to you later. As for the time required to enter the Qi Refining Realm, it is at least six months and at most eight or nine months! If aided by elixirs, it can be shortened to within three months. Only after mastering all four of these techniques will you be qualified to compete with those extraordinary talents and unparalleled sword immortals in the future

It is hard to imagine that within this decayed sword resides a sword spirit that appears extraordinarily beautiful.

Zhuang Wudao expressed deep skepticism; as for the other three external martial arts, that could be set aside, but the Golden Bell Shield is a skill developed through rigorous training, requiring years of accumulation. To master it, is it not a matter of a single day or night?

As he pondered, a rumbling sound suddenly emanated from Zhuang Wudao's stomach. It was then he remembered that he had not eaten since after noon yesterday

Is the sword spirit named "Yun'er" reliable or not

Yun'er, after speaking, seemed worried that Zhuang Wudao might not understand, and casually explained: "Your wrists are clumsy and your flexibility is far inferior to others, which is why you cannot practice weaponry. However, precisely because your hand joints are stable, you can achieve profound mastery in fist and palm techniques. If you wish to learn swordsmanship, you can only focus on broad and sweeping sword techniques and sword control; otherwise, it would be a waste of your innate warrior spirit. Yet, these two paths require unmatched strength and a vast, deep essence. As for swordsmanship, you must concentrate on broad and sweeping sword techniques and sword control; otherwise, it would truly waste your natural warrior spirit. These two paths require unmatched strength and a vast, deep essence. You can cultivate your spiritual essence in the future, but for now, start with unmatched strength to forge your sword body. You must also practice external skills to the utmost before you can unlock your potential. Besides these four methods, I will teach you a sword technique that can internalize sword energy, which will be greatly beneficial in the future.

In my heart, I remain half-convinced and half-skeptical of the words of this sword spirit, yet I cannot help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Zhuang Wudao inquired with confusion: "If I practice these several techniques simultaneously, how much longer will it take for me to reach the Qi Refinement realm?"

If it is delayed for too long, he would rather not practice at all

Zhuang Wudao finally felt relieved, secretly pondering that with the abilities of this young girl, it might indeed be possible for him to accomplish it within half a month.

This is a small courtyard of 4 mhetushucom .com, which includes a main hall and five additional rooms. It was jointly purchased by Zhuang Wudao and several brothers.

However, at this moment, the only place where Zhuang Wudao could find a foothold to rest and sleep peacefully was this location

However, that "Yun'er" once said that within half a month, one could initially glimpse the path and achieve a comprehensive understanding of his dragon-subduing and tiger-vanquishing skills. If it could truly be accomplished as stated, by that time, one would be able to discern whether this sword spirit genuinely had the capability or was merely boasting.

Moreover, the Great Stone-Smasher and the Six Harmonies Fist, which are clearly just ordinary martial arts, surprisingly have such astonishing origins. What is the truth behind this?

The entire afternoon was spent practicing martial arts, and after returning to the city in the evening, another fierce battle ensued. By the time all subsequent matters were handled properly, I was utterly exhausted. I fell into a deep sleep until the second hour of the following day

As soon as the door was pushed open, more than ten figures were clearly visible, gathered in this small courtyard. Most of them were young men around twenty years old, their faces filled with excitement as they engaged in animated discussions

As Zhuang Wudao rose from the bed and dressed himself to leave the room, he recalled the instructions from "Yun'er"

Therefore, before reaching the Qi Refinement stage, practitioners often focus on a single method of cultivation. Even after entering the Qi Refinement stage, few individuals pursue more than one method concurrently

He does not care much about appearances; however, it is rather inappropriate for a man to walk around carrying a broken, decayed sword.

When Zhuang Wudao's door was pushed open, everyone stopped in unison, gazing over with eyes filled with reverence and surprise

Just now, while speaking in a dream, the sword spirit Yun'er was knowledgeable about everything else, leaving no words unspoken. However, when it came to discussing its own origins, Yun'er would evade the topic, shrouded in deep secrecy

Yun'er glanced at Zhuang Wudao and then pondered, saying: "The so-called practice of swordsmanship begins with the cultivation of the body! You are starting with external skills, which is quite good. Although internal cultivation is faster, in the long run, it will fall short in terms of solidifying the body compared to you. However, before reaching the Qi Refining stage, it is also necessary to understand some methods of circulating energy, transitioning from the external to the internal, striving to open up the meridians and strengthen the internal orifices. The urgent task is to ideally integrate your Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Fist within fifteen days, achieving a state of unity. This set of fist techniques is quite good and was well-known even before the Seven Calamities."

What does "Heavenly Born Battle Soul" mean

Wudao, you have finally woken up! You really did a damn good job yesterday

Zhuang Wudao harbored subtle doubts, yet he had already formed an intention to later seek out the manuals for these two sets of martial arts and study them in detail.

Zhuang Wudao immediately frowned, within fifteen days, he would need to master the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Fist. This task seemed simple for the girl, but given his pace, if he could make the twelve forms of the Dragon Subduing Strike emit the sound of a dragon's roar in three months, he would be quite pleased with himself

As a cultivator, how can one fear difficulties? I will naturally teach you later how to practice this set of martial arts!

Just be aware that this sword is extremely "supernatural," carrying a certain degree of danger, but it may also become an indispensable aid in his ascent to greatness

However, this set of Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Fist is still far from sufficient. I wonder if the Sword Master is aware of the Great Falling Stone Hand and the Xingyi Liuhe Fist? There is also a technique known as the Golden Bell Shield

At the moment when the sun was high in the sky, Zhuang Wudao slowly awakened in his room. At that time, he was holding the decayed sword in his arms

Only because in a few months, there will be an unmissable opportunity, waiting for him to reach the Qi Refinement stage