Inside the pavilion of the Ninth Prince's residence.

Li Jing and Nangong Yijian sat facing each other.

This residence of the Ninth Prince was preserved even after Li Jing became the emperor of the Taichu Dynasty.

"You are the most brilliant swordsman I have ever seen in the Burial Ground of Immortals."

Li Jing looked at Nangong Yijian with a calm expression and said.

"You are also the most brilliant swordsman I have ever seen in the Burial Ground of Immortals."

Nangong Yijian said this.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Li Jing laughed loudly, saying, "I never imagined that a swordsman like you could be born in the Burial Ground of Immortals. This is a blessing for swordsmen!"

A blessing for sword cultivators!

He could tell that Nangong Yijian had no sword heart, no sword bone, and no innate sword body.

But Nangong Yijian was a true peerless swordsman!

Even without these, he is still an unparalleled swordsman, surpassing countless sword prodigies!

The Way of the Sword is Utmost Sincerity!

This was Li Jing's first impression of Nangong Yijian.

"Unfortunately, you've chosen the wrong path."

Li Jing sighed and said.

"Yes, I've taken the wrong path."

Nangong Yijian nodded, showing his agreement.

For the first time, his expression changed; he was no longer expressionless.

"This is the Primordial Sword Manual that I used to practice. You can take a look."

"With your talent and ability, you will surely be able to forge a true path in the way of the sword!"

Li Jing flipped his right hand, revealing a jade slip in his palm. He handed it to Nangong Yijian and said...

In the past, Li Jing would never have taken out the Primordial Sword Manual.

This is his fundamental principle.

Even in the Primordial Treasury, there is no Primordial Sword Manual.

But now, Li Jing can take it out without hesitation.

Because his swordsmanship no longer follows the path of the Primordial Sword Manual.

The Heavenly Emperor's Sword, the Emperor's Sword, that suppresses all!

The Primordial Sword Codex is far inferior to the Heavenly Emperor's Sacred Codex, which he advanced to through the power of creation bestowed by heaven and earth.

There is no need to keep this Primordial Sword Manual anymore.

"The true path of the sword?"

Nangong Yijian showed no embarrassment whatsoever, but rather accepted the jade slip from Li Jing's hand openly and honestly.

"Indeed, the true path of the sword."

“Your swordsmanship is different from that of the land outside the Burial Ground of Immortals.”

"Outside the Burial Ground of Immortals, the true way of the sword is to refine one's natal sword."

"Only those sword cultivators who have refined their natal sword can be called sword cultivators. Others can only be considered to know sword techniques, but cannot be called sword cultivators."

"Sword cultivators take the sword as their foundation; the stronger their natal sword, the stronger they are."

Li Jing pondered for a moment, then said to Nangong Yijian, "Seeing you, I roughly know which path your Heavenly Sword Pavilion is on."

You focus on comprehending the sword, not just the sword technique, but also the sword in your hand and the sword in your heart.

When you have no sword in your hand, but a sword in your heart.

Your swordsmanship is now complete.

"Your Majesty is right, we are indeed following this path of swordsmanship."

"But the higher I went, the more I felt that our Heavenly Sword Pavilion's sword path had gone astray."

Nangong Yijian said with a serious expression.

“I understand what you mean, which is why I said that you have gone astray in your swordsmanship.”

"This path itself is not wrong, but it is wrong because it is too lofty and unrealistic. It is like a castle in the air or a mirage, something that can be admired but not reached."

Li Jing nodded slightly and said, "Your sword, or rather, the sword of your Heavenly Sword Pavilion."

In my view, the path you should take is one where Heaven and Earth are your teachers!

"Take heaven and earth as your teachers?"

Nangong Yijian seemed to be deep in thought.

"Man follows the earth, the earth follows heaven, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature!"

Li Jing declared emphatically, "All things in heaven and earth can be used as swords."

Start with the universe and all things in heaven and earth, perceive the universe, and learn from it.

Only in this way can your swordsmanship progress smoothly.

"Man follows the earth, the earth follows heaven, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature..."

Upon hearing Li Jing's words, Nangong Yijian seemed to enter a state of sudden enlightenment. All his years of studying and comprehending the sword had been sublimated at this moment.

Seeing Nangong Yijian enter a state of enlightenment, Li Jing was amazed. This was the work of an unparalleled swordsman.

All he lacked was guidance.

This guidance is limited by this universe.

If Nangong Yijian had been born outside the Burial Ground of Immortals, perhaps he would already be an unparalleled swordsman outside of that land.

After a long while, Nangong Yijian slowly opened his eyes. Deep within his eyes, it seemed as if there were thousands upon thousands of swords. His sword intent had reached its peak!

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty!"

Nangong Yijian stood up and solemnly bowed to Li Jing.

"There's no need to be so polite."

Li Jing waved his hand and looked at Nangong Yijian.

Nangong Yijian nodded and sat down again.

"So, you should understand now that even the Primordial Sword Manual that I gave you is not actually the sword path you should follow."

"My intention in giving you this Primordial Sword Manual is simply for you to use as a reference."

"Instead of making you follow my old sword path."

Li Jing smiled slightly and looked at Nangong Yijian.

"Know."

Nangong Yijian nodded and said.

"After you have finished reading it, put this Primordial Sword Manual into the Primordial Treasury."

"You can look at and learn from all the sword techniques in the Primordial Treasury."

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