On Wujian Mountain.
The old sword god stood on the edge of a long sword, gazing at the sea of clouds below the mountain.
His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were sometimes puzzled and sometimes serious.
His right hand was still tightly gripping the sword that he had previously shown to Ning Fan.
Lift up, drop down.
This movement is just like the basic skills practiced by a beginner in kendo, simple and unpretentious.
What was strange was that every time this sword fell from the air, a distorted image would appear in front of him.
He looked at the scene and his brows furrowed even deeper.
"Sir, you have been releasing your sword energy since you came back yesterday."
On the other side of the mountain, a boy in plain clothes looked up at the old Sword God.
Next to the boy stood a middle-aged man with a blank expression and a stubbled face.
The middle-aged man was carrying a heavy sword that was nearly two meters long on his back.
This was also the only disciple the old Sword God ever accepted in his life.
The strongest man in the Seven Wastelands, Xiang Shan.
Wujian Mountain does not belong to a sect.
This is just the dream place for all those who are obsessed with swordsmanship.
Everyone can exchange sword skills here, and over time, as the people of Wujian Mountain say, this place has become spiritual.
If you study swordsmanship here, you will gain mastery faster than in other places.
Xiang Shan said that he was the disciple of the old sword god, but in fact he was just able to accept more guidance from the old sword god than others.
The old sword god did not establish a sect, nor did he have any restrictions.
"The teacher lost?"
After observing the old Sword God for a while, Xiang Shan finally spoke in a low voice.
His voice was hoarse, as if his throat experienced tremendous friction every time he uttered a sound.
"How is that possible?"
The boy was a little excited: "The Sword God is invincible."
Xiang Shan did not comment.
Although he also believed that in today's world, in terms of understanding and immersion in swordsmanship, it was impossible for anyone to surpass his teacher, but...
The word invincible is too general.
Not to mention the one far away, let’s just talk about the one in Diancheng. Does the teacher really have an absolute chance of winning against him?
And now, even if Xiang Shan didn't dare to say how well he knew the old Sword God, but judging from the other party's current state, even if he didn't lose the battle with the King of the Lower City, he definitely didn't win.
Xiang Shan is also a person who is extremely obsessed with swordsmanship.
He had also been in the same state as the old Sword God now.
To be honest, this condition is more serious than being seriously injured.
Because from Xiang Shan's perspective, the old sword god now has doubts about his own sword intent.
The meaning of swordsmanship is each person's lifelong understanding of swordsmanship. Once doubts arise in this regard, everything may be overturned.
This was the feeling the old sword god gave Xiang Shan at that moment.
"It seems that the King of the Lower City... is more than just 'strong'."
Xiang Shan's burly body was even shaking with excitement: "He may have even reached the pinnacle of his understanding of swordsmanship."
If it was just very strong, the old sword god would not doubt his sword intent.
In the current situation, it is very likely that the other party has surpassed the old sword god in his understanding of swordsmanship.
"Uncle Xiang, are you exaggerating?"
The boy still looked unconvinced. "If that so-called King of Lower City was really that powerful, he would have gone to Summit City to take Ling Mo's head long ago. Why would he be beaten back to Jinfeng City?"
It's not like we're completely cut off from information about what's happening down the mountain.
The fact that the forces of Lower City have officially declared war on Dian City is such a big deal that there is actually some discussion on Wujian Mountain.
Not everyone on Wujian Mountain can focus on their work and not worry about the world.
Some people have even begun to consider whether to go down the mountain and join others.
After all, there are only a few people who can truly devote themselves to studying swordsmanship. What most people want is to improve their own strength and win a better future for themselves in the future.
Of course, it is difficult for people with this mentality to reach a high enough level.
"If you say that the King of the Lower City is about the same strength as you, sir, I can grit my teeth and reluctantly accept it."
The boy continued, "But you said he surpassed you in swordsmanship, uncle. Do you really believe it?"
"Believe it or not, just ask the teacher."
Xiang Shan raised his chin.
The boy followed his gaze.
The old Sword God had landed on the ground at some point and was walking towards them.
"Sword boy, Xiang Shan."
The old sword god's voice was very soft, and he seemed to have entered another state.
The two men's expressions became serious, and they clasped their fists and bowed.
"Start the fire."
The old sword god said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, they were both stunned.
The boy called Sword Boy suddenly looked up and looked at the old Sword God in disbelief: "Sir, you..."
Even without asking the next question, the sword boy already knew the answer from the old sword god's eyes.
Recast.
Anyone can use the sword furnace in Wujian Mountain.
But usually, one would only choose to open the sword furnace when he had doubts about his own sword intent and understanding.
The old sword god's words confirmed Xiang Shan's previous guess.
The old sword god was not defeated, but suffered a setback in the sword intent that he was proud of.
"Teacher, what exactly happened?"
Even though Xiang Shan had guessed it before, he still found it hard to accept when the old Sword God personally admitted it.
As someone who had been instructed by the old sword master, he knew too well how profound the understanding of swordsmanship was of this old man who had devoted his entire life to studying swordsmanship.
And being able to admit that one has taken the wrong path, or has gone astray...
What kind of blow was this?
"My sword realm... was broken."
The old sword god said lightly.
The two were shocked again.
And the old Sword God's next words shocked them even more.
"The other party only used one sword."
After a pause, the old sword god added: "A simple and unpretentious sword."
Ever since returning to Wujian Mountain, the old Sword God has been recalling that scene.
There is nothing fancy, it seems to be the basic movements practiced by beginners.
This made the old sword god seem to realize that the realm of swordsmanship he had been pursuing seemed to have deviated.
In swordsmanship, the important thing is the sword.
Rather than the fancy power extended from the sword.
The way of truth is simple.
If you can practice the most basic things to perfection, perhaps that is the true meaning of swordsmanship.
Interestingly, instead of feeling frustrated by this defeat, the old Sword God was actually a little excited.
For so many years, his swordsmanship hadn't improved at all, and he couldn't even find any direction.
This battle has completely opened up new ideas for him.
Winning or losing is not important. What is important is what you can learn from it.
"In six days, he will come to fight me again."
The old Sword God's eyes were filled with strong anticipation: "When the time comes, how much you can comprehend from this will depend on your own understanding."
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