Chapter 553: Jian Fei’s Sword Practice Journey, “Grinding a Wooden Stick Away”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, Jian Fei smiled and said, “Sir, I know that the Sword God is a legend within a legend.”
“But isn’t a million years too exaggerated?”
“Not at all.”
“You think it’s exaggerated because you don’t understand him. Once you do, you will worship him as a deity.”
“Do you know why so many sword cultivators compete for the title of first in sword techniques?”
“Because he has blocked off the path of sword cultivation.”
“However, you should thank the Sword God. If not for the Sword God, you wouldn’t be able to walk this path of sword techniques either.”
Upon hearing this, Jian Fei’s curiosity was fully piqued.
“Sir, is there a story behind this?”
“There is indeed a story. The Sword God’s partner was also a powerful sword cultivator, with the potential to reach the pinnacle of sword techniques.”
“But she married the Sword God, so she gave up that opportunity.”
“If not for that, she might have blocked off the path of sword techniques herself.”
“She doesn’t need to block you for millions of years; even blocking you for tens of thousands of years would be enough. So you should thank the Sword God.”
After listening, Jian Fei felt his bl**d boil.
“Sir, rest assured, I will become the best in sword techniques.”
“So when will you start teaching me sword techniques?”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng calmly replied, “When you can grind away that wooden stick, then I’ll teach you sword techniques.”
“What does ‘grinding away’ mean?”
“Water dripping on stone eventually wears it down. No matter how hard the stone is, it will turn to dust under constant water flow.”
“When you can wear down that wooden stick by swinging it through air, then I can teach you sword techniques.”
“Also, during this time, you must not let the wooden stick break due to external forces, otherwise you fail.”
Jian Fei: “…”
Grinding away a wooden stick by swinging it through air, is this something a person could say?
“Sir, how is this possible?”
“Moreover, if it were possible, how long would I have to practice?”
“Sword practice starts with heart practice. Without a sword heart, how can you become the best in sword techniques?”
“But I’m practicing sword techniques, not the way of the sword. What use is a sword heart?”
“Who told you that practicing the way of the sword doesn’t require a sword heart?”
“The Sword God’s way of the sword is unparalleled, but his sword techniques also make all sword cultivators bow their heads.”
“It’s just that his sword techniques aren’t as dazzling as his way of the sword.”
“Sword techniques and the way of the sword complement each other. Without achieving anything on the path of the sword, how can you reach the top in sword techniques?”
“Cultivation is also known as arduous practice. Regardless of your talent, you cannot avoid this process.”
“People always think that prodigies don’t need arduous practice, but in fact, prodigies place even more emphasis on it.”
“If you lack perseverance, no matter if you’re a demon cultivator or a sword cultivator, you won’t achieve anything. Do you understand?”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, Jian Fei nodded and said, “Sir, I understand.”
“Good, let’s go out of the city. It’s time to head to the Sword Qi Great Wall.”
With that, Chen Changsheng walked out of the city.
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“Huff!”
The sound of the wooden stick cutting through the air echoed as Jian Fei swung it while traveling.
Chen Changsheng, who was riding on the horse, glanced over and said, “Pay attention to your steps. Don’t let them get messy.”
“When you face an enemy with your sword, they won’t stand still for you to strike.”
“They will run, they will dodge, and they might even counterattack.”
“In such situations, you need to pursue, change your position, and even alter your sword swing trajectory.”
“To make these movements, your entire body needs to move. Once your body moves, you can’t perform sword techniques rigidly.”
“Now, just walking and swinging the stick changes your posture. How will you handle it when facing an enemy?”
Listening to Chen Changsheng’s words, Jian Fei swung the wooden stick even more seriously.
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Seeing this, Chen Changsheng frowned and said, “Not enough! Still not enough!”
“Run!”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s command, Jian Fei, who had been walking slowly, suddenly started running.
When his whole body started moving, Jian Fei realized how difficult basic sword techniques were.
The direction and technique of exerting force had all changed. He not only had to pay attention to the road conditions under his feet but also find the right direction to exert force.
Adding a hypothetical enemy, Jian Fei was already flustered.
Watching Jian Fei run further and further, Ma Mian said, “Master, you truly are a rare connoisseur. This Jian Fei indeed has great talent.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “He has talent, his talent wasn’t weak in the previous cycle either.”
“It’s just a pity that there were too many strong ones in the previous cycle, so he gave up. Let him try his luck this time.”
“Is Jian Fei also a reincarnated person?”
“It’s not quite like that, his situation is special.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Ma Mian tactfully didn’t ask further and changed the subject.
“Master, why don’t you give Jian Fei a divine weapon? Isn’t a wooden stick too shabby?”
“You’ve been around for so long and still haven’t figured it out, I’m relieved.”
“What do you mean by that? Is this wooden stick some kind of treasure?”
“It’s not a treasure, it’s just an ordinary wooden stick, but the Sword God once used it.”
“Little Thirteen has a habit of playing with his sword techniques.”
“But he’s too strong. Using a real sword, even a slight mistake could result in great casualties, so he uses a wooden stick instead.”
“At first, no wooden stick could withstand his swings.”
“But gradually, the wooden stick in his hand became more complete, until finally, after he swung his sword, the wooden stick remained unscathed.”
Speaking, Chen Changsheng patted the horse’s head and laughed, “Do you know what level the Sword God’s sword techniques reached in the later stages?”
Hearing this, Ma Mian said, “Master, you’re putting me in a difficult spot. How would I know about the Sword God’s past?”
“If you don’t know, then let me tell you.”
“Before the Reincarnation War, the Sword God and the Demon Emperor once briefly reunited.”
“One day, they suddenly started fighting.”
“Why?”
“At that time, it was because the Demon Emperor stole the Sword God’s apple.”
Ma Mian: ? ? ?
“Would the Demon Emperor do such a thing?”
“At that time, yes. They were fishing together, and the Sword God had bad luck that day, so he cheated using his sword intent.”
“That’s why the Demon Emperor stole his apple.”
“What happened afterwards?”
“Afterwards, they fought. The Demon Emperor fought bare-handed but used the Wind and Thunder Wings.”
“The Sword God picked up a wooden stick, the same one Jian Fei is holding now.”
“They only exchanged one move.”
Hearing this, a gleam appeared in Ma Mian’s eyes.
“What was the outcome?”
“The Demon Emperor escaped the Sword God’s range, but the apple in his arms was split in two. In essence, the Demon Emperor won by a hair.”
“After all, relying solely on sword techniques couldn’t stop the Demon Emperor.”
“Hahaha!”
“I never thought the Sword God and the Demon Emperor had such interesting stories. I bet they shared the apple.”
“No, we scolded them both, and then I ate the apple alone.”
Ma Mian: “…”
You really are not human!
Just as Ma Mian was mentally complaining, a commotion suddenly came from ahead.
Chen Changsheng: (͡°͜ʖ͡°)✧
“Quick, there’s a fight ahead! There’s a show to watch!”
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