Chapter 5, Practicing Swordsmanship

However, now ... ...

Bang

I will teach you the Sword Burial Technique. However, if you feel that you cannot master it, then it is best to give up. The practice of this sword technique requires reaching an extreme level of control over one's own body. In addition, the training encompasses the regulation of breathing frequency, heart rate, and blood flow. By controlling your breath and suppressing blood flow, you can condense your strength into a single point, much like blocking a river. You will build a dam to redirect the flow, and when the critical moment arrives, the gates will open wide, releasing the previously blocked torrent in one breath, surging forth like a thunderous force.

Call!

She knew that if at this moment Wang Ting truly chose to transfer schools and fled without a fight, it would undoubtedly leave a significant psychological shadow in his heart, hindering his future achievements. Perhaps a talented and infinitely promising young swordsman would be ruined by her in this way

At the moment the sword was thrust out, Wang Ting clearly sensed the immense vitality contained within the sharp edge of the blade. This vitality coalesced into a tangible form, resembling a layer of blood-red sword light that burst forth.

However, she soon realized that the student before her had not heeded his advice at all

Intermediate Training Hall of the Xuanzhong Advanced Swordsman Academy

I only trust the sword in my hand

At this point, Mentor Xi Ruojian slightly shook his head and said: "Now I hope you will speak honestly with me. Over the years, which sword techniques have you practiced? What about footwork? Body techniques?"

At this point, Xi Ruo Jian's tone slightly paused: "However, you are different. Your opponent, Gongsun Su, is somewhat arrogant. This duel is between a mid-level swordsman and a high-level martial artist. If he makes the mistake of underestimating you and gives you time, you have a great chance to consolidate your vital energy."

I will not give up

Practice diligently. Your main focus today is to consolidate your vital energy and blood. I have another class this afternoon. If you have any questions, you can ask me tomorrow. I have already paid for the use of the training room until 6 PM. This afternoon, the entire training room is yours.

Regarding this, Mentor Xi Ruojian shook his head and sighed: "I had originally hoped that you would master this sword technique, perhaps achieving a stunning turnaround, like a dark horse, defeating Gongsun Su, a mid-level swordsman, and thereby gaining fame at the Xuanzhong Advanced Swordsman Academy. However, your foundation in swordsmanship is too weak. The possibility of mastering the Burial Sword Technique in five days is extremely low. Even if you were to succeed in your training, you have never practiced footwork or body techniques. When you reach the dueling arena, you will be unable to buy yourself time to find the flaws exposed by Gongsun Su and deliver a fatal blow. In the end, you will still face only failure..."

A high-level swordsman, relying on the legendary sword technique known as the Burial Sword Technique, was able to unleash a powerful surge of energy, shattering a wooden dummy located one meter away into pieces. This nearly revolutionary strike must have been profoundly shocking for someone like Wang Ting, who has dedicated his entire life to the pursuit of swordsmanship

With this in mind, she ultimately decided to take three days to observe the student's performance. If it does not work out, there are still two days left to complete the transfer procedures.

Whoosh

What Wang Ting observes is not books, but the experiences of his past life

Wang Ting did not understand the concerns of Mentor Xi Ruo Jian

The spiritual scale of the sixth rank in the royal court can sense that her vitality and physical strength are both severely depleted

Xi Ruo Jian did not persuade any further

After the powerful strike was unleashed, it dispersed rather than penetrating; it shattered instead... I have only grasped a superficial understanding of this swordsmanship, and I cannot even claim to be proficient; I can only barely reach a stage of familiarity.

I have said that after a moment of review, I will be able to successfully master those footwork and body techniques

Hehe, if you were a master of swordsmanship, speaking these words would surely convey a profound philosophy... However, you are currently only a high-level martial artist, not even a formal swordsman...

The force was unleashed; this was something he had yearned for in his previous life but could never achieve with books. He had devoted his entire life to cultivation, merely refining the force to every corner of his body, allowing it to erupt at the moment of contact with others. If one had to speak of it being unleashed, at most it could extend a mere ten centimeters, which was already the limit.

I understand

However, you ... ...

If a person can learn the techniques of movement, footwork, and swordsmanship just by reading books, then those instructors might as well go drink the northwest wind. All the students could simply learn the swordsmanship from the books, so what need is there for instructors?

Soon, only Wang Ting remained in this training hall

Wang Ting fell silent for a moment and shook his head: "No."

Xi Ruo Jian saw the confidence in Wang Ting's eyes and, after a while, ultimately could not bring herself to relent

Yes

Wang Ting shook his head

However, Wang Ting, relying on his acute sensing ability as a sixth-tier spiritual practitioner, was alarmed to discover that this high-level swordsman, who was so close at hand, seemed to have completely merged his entire essence with his sword. All of his vitality and spirit appeared to be fully infused into the sword body, as if he had reached the legendary pinnacle of swordsmanship—unity of man and sword

Introduction to Basic Swordsmanship

After a moment, he added, "Although I have never practiced before, I have read many books on the subject. As long as I review, I will be able to fully master these body techniques and footwork."

This is impossible

However, your hopes are too faint; this is a duel, a fight to the death. If you lose, you will die! It is death, not mere injury; you will be struck down by your opponent's sword on the dueling ground

Wang Ting regained his composure, his gaze fixed on Mentor Xi Ruo Jian, his expression very serious: "I hope to learn this Sword Burial Technique."

As Xi Ruo Jian suppressed the aura emanating from his entire being to an extreme limit, he suddenly uttered a single word.

From her words, he could already infer that this burial sword technique was undoubtedly the most elite assassination sword technique in his world, a peerless sword art that, once revealed, could stir up a storm of bloodshed in the realm of sword cultivation

Fundamental, beginner, proficient, expert, master, pinnacle, these are the progression standards for any swordsmanship.

You have helped us save face for Biyu City

However, Xi Ruojian would naturally not believe his words

Only a high-level warrior's professional rank, having only studied one sword technique, which is merely an introductory course in basic swordsmanship... yet is to duel with a mid-level swordsman who has mastered two high-level sword techniques, one mid-level sword technique, and one high-level movement technique...

Almost exhausted all of its vital energy, blood vitality, and physical strength

Xi Ruo Jian looked at Wang Ting for a long while before she spoke again: "You might as well admit defeat; you cannot win."

Royal Court

In the midst of speaking, Mentor Xi Ruo Jian had already focused his mind and calmed his spirit, as if all the strength within him had vanished in an instant, transforming him into the most harmless ordinary person.

Xi Ruo Jian took a brief rest before speaking again

If I could reach the mastery stage, I would not need to prematurely consolidate my vital energy, nor would I find myself unable to control my own vital energy and essence, leading to an early execution of this strike. After all, when fighting an enemy, they will not give you time to prepare, and swordsmanship that one cannot even control cannot be considered as truly mastered swordsmanship.

Xi Ruo Jian shook his head: "The opponent cannot possibly give me the opportunity to consolidate my vital energy and strength. In battles of that level, the window of opportunity is fleeting. Just as you intend to gather your vital energy, the opponent may have already launched their most ferocious attack against you, leaving you no time to successfully consolidate your energy before they strike you down with their sword."

At the moment she uttered this word, the vital energy throughout her body, under the mobilization and stimulation of the divine, seemed to simultaneously find an outlet for release, surging fully into the sword at her side, and then she thrust the sword forward

Mentor Xi Ruojian said, pointing to some weapons placed on a nearby weapon rack: "Using your own weapon or ... ... "

Xi Ruo Jian clearly did not believe that Wang Ting could stabilize his own vital energy on the first attempt. As a mentor, even though Wang Ting was a genius from Bi Shui City, she could not be by this student's side at all times. After giving her instructions, she did not linger and had already left the training room

Is it only the basics of swordsmanship? What about body movement and footwork

Within the entire Xuanzhong Advanced Swordsman Academy, there are many such individual training halls, with areas ranging from 100 to 1,000 square meters. These halls are furnished with soft carpets and equipped with some basic training facilities around the perimeter. Anyone can rent these training halls for private use by paying a certain fee, allowing them to refine their swordsmanship, invite friends, and engage in private battles and sparring.

The strength is outwardly expressed, this is the strength being outwardly expressed

As they spoke, Xi Ruojian's gaze was fixed intently on Wang Ting. With her experience as a mentor, it was easy for her to discern whether a student was lying.

Kill

The sword energy pierces through the void

Xi appeared to be breathing lightly, her complexion somewhat pale

A training dummy, located one meter away from the sword's edge, suddenly shattered as if it had been struck in the head by a large-caliber sniper rifle, exploding into fragments. Wood chips flew in all directions, delivering an indescribably intense impact.

However, his understanding of this body has not yet reached its limits, and he is unsure whether he can fully execute many techniques, footwork, and swordsmanship. Therefore, before training, it is necessary to review.

Mentor Xi Ruojian

At the same time, her heartbeat slowed, and her blood flow nearly came to a standstill. All her muscles and bones relaxed completely, making her appear outwardly to be at the lowest point of threat. However, in reality, she resembled a long bow drawn to its limit; the moment the string was released, it would unleash the most ferocious attack.

Nevertheless, this swordsmanship is already quite terrifying. Once your sword strikes, even a powerful warrior at the great swordsman level would be slain by your single blow

You should transfer schools. With your status as a sixteen-year-old advanced martial artist, you can easily enroll in other academies. As for the transfer procedures, I will assist you with that; I still have some influence at the Xuanzhong Advanced Swordsman Academy.

As she mentioned earlier, this is akin to a strike from an unparalleled swordsman; one strike, if unsuccessful, leads to death. This blow indeed possesses the power to shake the heavens and the earth. The legendary swordsman Feng Sui once used this very sword to slay a master of swordsmanship, thereby establishing his own legendary reputation. However, correspondingly, the price paid for this strike is also evident.

Xi Ruo Jian heavily uttered a word.

Conceal one's essence, spirit, and energy within the sword, striking with lethal precision

The Burial Sword Technique, strictly speaking, is an exquisite assassination swordsmanship. "Burial" implies concealment, interment, and treasure. This swordsmanship emphasizes the complete integration of one's vital energy, spirit, and essence, hidden within the sword. It continuously seeks the opponent's weaknesses, and at the moment of seizing the opponent's flaw, it unleashes all the vital energy concealed within the sword's edge in an instant, determining the course of battle with a single lethal strike. However, if the strike fails, the practitioner will exhaust all their vital energy, leading to significant physical depletion, leaving no hope of victory. It is akin to a peerless swordsman who has only one chance in a battle; if that chance fails, it results in death.

A high-level martial artist at merely sixteen years of age is indeed quite a genius, and such talent is rather rare in the history of our Bishi City. You were summoned here as a special student of the Xuanzhong Advanced Swordsmanship Academy, were you not

If she misses a strike, once this surge of vitality is exhausted, even a swordsman who is one or two ranks lower than her may be able to defeat or kill her

Alright, I will now teach you the method of consolidating your vital energy and blood. First, adjust your breathing, control your heartbeat, and concentrate to regulate the flow of your blood and energy. You are not a swordsman and have not yet consolidated your energy, but you possess strength. Blood can carry energy, and energy can circulate blood. As long as you control the flow of your vital energy and blood, condensing it and capturing the strength contained within your blood, you will have succeeded by one-third. Now, give it a try.