Chapter 117 The Twin Swords Combined, the Lady's Heart in Turmoil (Please Subscribe)
The position of commander carries great responsibility, but is relatively easy. After Li Xian took office, he made perfect arrangements and never made a mistake.
Life has become more relaxed.
A few more days passed.
Li Xian had the idea of choosing another martial art to specialize in.
Now he has reached the pinnacle of his skills in the Four Directions Fist, the Gentle Breeze Leg, and the Azure Palm, and his Qi Lake is a full 47 feet long, which is certainly considered large among martial artists of his age.
[The Sword of Setting Sun and Fading Blood] is practiced daily.
However, this sword technique is incomplete, and prolonged practice will cause internal heat. Li Xian was able to endure the heat and continue practicing. But the path of martial arts emphasizes gradual progress, so it would be better to learn another martial art to balance and enrich one's martial arts skills.
As the leader, Li Xian was in charge of the basic martial arts of Yihe Manor.
Of course, you can take it at will.
After much deliberation, Li Xian chose a copy of "The Cloud-Soaring Hand".
This is a rather miscellaneous martial arts manual, focusing solely on training one's hands. If mastered, it has endless applications. It can be used as fist techniques, finger techniques, and palm techniques; however… precisely because of this, it is somewhat of a hybrid.
Pang Long had also learned the "Soaring Cloud Hand," but he never recommended that the guards learn this martial art. Among the four hundred guards, not one knew the Soaring Cloud Hand, and none of them had even heard of it.
The reason is simple: this martial art is too complicated and chaotic, and it is difficult to learn deeply. Letting the guards practice it would be tantamount to harming them.
It seems impressive, but it's actually useless.
Li Xian was tempted.
He mastered this martial art and practiced it whenever he had time.
All basic martial arts are not difficult to learn. The Cloud Hand is even easier; Li Xian mastered it in just half an hour.
[Zongyun Hand]
[Proficiency: 26/500 Beginner]
[Description: Possesses a broad range of basic martial arts skills, but his abilities in throwing hidden weapons, retrieving items from a bag, and probing holes with his fingers are truly exceptional.]
[Proficiency +1]
[Proficiency +1]
Li Xian practiced according to the law: First, he took tree sap, mixed it with some herbs and medicinal materials, and boiled it over a high flame.
Make a thick paste. Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top, then pick them out one by one with your fingers.
This is a basic skill exercise, opening up the bones in both hands.
Although this martial art is fundamental, it is extremely particular. The longer the practitioner's fingers, the better. Li Xiansheng possessed a pair of exquisite hands, with distinct knuckles, fair and slender, which suited this martial art perfectly.
Thus, Li Xian mastered two martial arts: the Cloud Soaring Hand and the Sunset Bloodfall Sword.
They progressed side by side, making significant strides. During this time, they also occasionally reviewed and practiced the Four Directions Fist, the Gentle Breeze Leg, and the Azure Palm.
He mentally deduced and gradually filled in the gaps in the Azure Palm technique.
Three days later, the [Sunset Blood Sword] finally reached the [Mastery] level.
[The Fallen Sun and Bloodstained Sword - Level 1]
[Proficiency: 34/3000 Mastery]
The Qi lake within the body, after a long period of accumulation, has reached 51 feet.
However, at the same time, Li Xian's fever was getting worse, and even his breath was scalding hot.
[Zongyun Hand]
[Proficiency: 114/1000 Mastery]
In comparison, the Cloud Hand technique is much easier.
Li Xian didn't just focus on martial arts. Occasionally, in his spare time, he would brew a cup of tea and enjoy the scenery in the courtyard.
At this time of year, a type of flower planted near his house bloomed. It was very vibrant, with a fragrant aroma that attracted bees and butterflies.
Madam Wen was difficult to please and would occasionally issue tasks. Li Xian tried his best to complete them, and Madam Wen praised him several times, stating frankly that Li Xian's abilities far surpassed Pang Long's.
Life went on like this.
This day.
As Li Xian's mastery of the "Setting Sun and Decaying Blood Sword" increased, he felt his blood burning. Helpless, he went to find his wife.
"You shall wait here; the lady is currently in seclusion."
In front of the Tower of Tranquility.
Qiuyue stopped Li Xian and told him to wait where he was.
They waited for half a day.
As night deepened, the lady descended the tower. Li Xian stepped forward to greet her, saying, "Madam, I have something I wish to ask you." The lady replied, "What is it?"
Li Xian said, "It concerns the matter of the Residual Sun and Decaying Blood Sword."
"You've only been practicing for a month, so your progress is a bit slow, which is normal. There's no need to be anxious. Just go back and practice slowly." Madam Wen waved her hand, indicating her refusal.
"Madam, I don't know if my progress is fast or slow, but recently when I practice swordsmanship, my sword strikes are becoming smoother, but my body is burning hot and I feel very uncomfortable." Li Xian pretended not to know the secret of the Sunset Blood Sword.
"oh?"
When Lady Wen heard Li Xian say that her body was burning hot, she realized that this was a sign that she had entered the door of the "Yang Sword" technique, had gotten the hang of it, and was making progress in her skills day by day.
The Yin-Yang Immortal Couple Sword Technique is a superior combined sword move. It was created by an ancient Yin-Yang Immortal Couple, who were said to have been extremely loving and inseparable throughout their lives.
Therefore, the true method of practicing this sword technique requires male and female partners to practice together. Later on, it may even require complete honesty and openness, a harmonious and natural fusion of feelings.
Therefore, if a person rashly practices this sword technique, practicing the Yang sword will cause the body to scorch with heat, while practicing the Yin sword will cause the body to become numb with cold.
Madam Wen took a quick squeeze and found that Li Xian's pulse was strong and full of scorching yang energy. Where did this yang energy come from? It came from the waning blood of the setting sun.
He couldn't help but feel very strange: "This Li Xian has just come into contact with superior martial arts, and he has no one to teach him. How can he have made such progress? Compared with some of the most talented people, his speed is average. But he seems to have practiced very solidly, without the slightest mistake."
It was both surprising and understandable. Unexpected, yet perfectly logical.
Madam Wen was well-informed and had seen many martial arts prodigies. Among them were those with exceptional talent, whose martial minds were clear and insightful, and who could grasp the basics of martial arts or even master them with just a glance.
In less than a month, Li Xian mastered the Sunset Bloodstained Sword technique. In Qingning County, this was truly exceptional talent. However, in Qiongtian Prefecture, he was merely average.
but…
The real difficulty in martial arts is never the speed of learning, but rather steady progress.
No matter how gifted or exceptionally talented you are, you can grasp the basics at a glance, master them, and even achieve some level of proficiency. However, such prodigies are often the most likely to get stuck at a bottleneck.
One moment of stagnation can last a lifetime.
Madam Wen was naturally unaware of Li Xian's unique advantages.
"You've achieved such skill since you first started learning swordsmanship; that's quite impressive," Madam Wen praised, then looked Li Xian up and down again.
Compared to a month ago... Li Xian is different again.
His hair had grown much longer, yet he was dressed impeccably, simply tied back. Strands of hair framing his forehead added to his youthful air. His eyebrows resembled distant mountains, sharp yet upright, and his eyes shone brightly, making him appear much more spirited.
"Although he comes from a humble background, his appearance is not a disgrace to me if I take him out in public." Madam Wen was increasingly satisfied, especially thinking that this boy had a clean background and a proven loyalty, and was practically hers.
She said, "Come with me."
The two changed venues.
There was no one around, and the moonlight was desolate.
A gentle breeze was blowing.
Madam Wen said, "Your condition is a sign of a mistake in your swordsmanship. You were too eager for quick success, and this is the reason for your predicament. I will guide you through your confusion, and these symptoms will naturally disappear."
Li Xian thought to himself, "This wicked woman, she never tells the truth."
Lady Wen brought out two long swords and handed one to Li Xian.
Li Xian asked curiously, "Madam, do you intend to demonstrate swordsmanship for me personally?" Madam Wen replied, "I am here to guide you into the field, and although I am not your master, I will not be stingy with my guidance. I will demonstrate with my sword, and you can then show me the sword moves."
His eyes, however, were very bright.
She learned this sword technique early on and knew its extraordinary nature. When the two swords are combined, the power they unleash even surpasses that of superior sword techniques.
In her early years, she harbored a deep-seated desire and forcibly practiced the Yin Sword Technique, which caused yin energy to accumulate in her body. It took her a great deal of effort to barely resolve this.
From then on, she always wanted to practice this sword technique. However, she had no one to practice with, so she had been neglecting it. When she taught Li Xianyang Sword, she did not think about these things. She only used the sword technique to control Li Xian.
Make him unable to leave, unable to go away.
Seeing that Li Xian was making good progress, his old thoughts began to stir again.
“Use the Yang-Breaking Technique to attack me.”
Lady Wen, dressed in white, stood in the cold moonlight, sword hilt pointing down and tip pointing up.
Li Xian nodded and unleashed the Yang-Breaking Style. He had only learned the Yang Sword technique and didn't know how to combine it with other techniques. The method for combining techniques was entirely in Madam Wen's hands.
Lady Wen's sword moved with lightness and grace, her figure elegant as she blocked the attack with a "Whirling Yin Style." The Breaking Yang Style emphasizes power and ferocity, while the Whirlwind Yin Style emphasizes softness and fluidity. The moment the two swords clashed, a clear, resonant sound echoed.
Both men wielding swords felt a tremor in their hearts.
My thoughts were drawn to the sword, and I even felt as if we were touching each other.
The combined sword techniques are indeed different. Even if the two are not consciously aware of it, their emotions will be drawn together the moment they unleash them together.
Madam Wen felt a strange unease: "After decades of dominating the world, I'm here today, practicing dual sword techniques with such a mere youth. If word gets out, I, Madam Broken Sword, will lose all face. But..."
Without much thought, she naturally drew Li Xian into making his second move. Madam Wen felt a slight itch in her heart; at this moment, the two appeared to be sparring, but in reality, they were working together as a unified force.
The two men clashed with their swords.
Li Xian's burning sensation had lessened considerably. He felt relaxed all over, and even more so, a sense of comfort and pleasure. The broken sword was now complete, and he unleashed its full power. At this moment, the sword strikes came naturally, and he had completely forgotten about anything other than the sword techniques.
Li Xian unleashed three consecutive sword strikes. This was the "Three Yangs Bring Prosperity" move from the "Sword of the Setting Sun and Decaying Blood." Li Xian channeled his inner energy into the sword, causing it to flash with red light, making it quite remarkable.
"What a fine sword!" Madam Wen exclaimed, controlling her strength to parry the sword strikes. As their swords clashed, a sticky sensation arose, a yin energy and a yang energy seemingly locked in a standoff, but in reality, they were dancing together.
The mysteries of swordsmanship are countless.
Li Xian's "scorching" sensation disappeared completely, and he felt lighter, as if he were being bathed by a mysterious power, making his body much stronger.
This is also the effect of the "Yin Yang Immortal Couple Sword".
Superior martial arts... even within the entire Great Wu Dynasty, they are extremely rare. The power of such martial arts lies not only in the destructive power of the sword techniques, but also in the unimaginable effects that come from practicing those techniques.
Legend has it that the "Yin-Yang Immortal Couple" enjoyed long lives thanks to this set of sword techniques.
"Madam, please forgive me!" Li Xianping cleared her mind of distractions and began to act freely. Madam Wen, usually so reserved, showed a hint of joy at this moment. "Please, go ahead."
To outsiders, Li Xian's "I'm sorry" was laughable. How could he possibly offend Wen Caishang? Wen Caishang's "Please come," on the other hand, was perplexing.
But the two people in the sword stance acted naturally.
[The two swords combine, yin and yang complement each other, and the two energies flow through the body, proficiency +100]
[The combined power of the two swords draws the mind, proficiency +152]
As the two clashed swords, their eyes occasionally met. Li Xian, being astute, remained unfazed. However, Madam Wen felt something strange, a creeping unease that she couldn't ignore.
When the move "Drawing Two Forms" is unleashed.
This sword technique combines the Yin and Yang sword techniques, executed simultaneously, with the sword tips cleverly touching the same spot. Then, they rotate their wrists in unison, causing the swords to circle and adhere to each other, producing the same soft sound.
This was originally a very clever defensive sword move.
But at this point, a strange meaning arose. In the end, the two swords became entangled.
"Has this guidance alleviated your symptoms?" Madam Wen withdrew her sword strike, turned her back, and said calmly.
Li Xian was filled with joy at his improved swordsmanship, and cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Madam. It has indeed improved."
"Um."
Madam Wen said, "You must diligently practice your swordsmanship and not neglect it. If you still make a mistake, come and find me."
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