This morning, Li Zexuan was practicing his sword on the lawn of the West Courtyard. Yes, he was practicing his sword.
Not only did Spiritual Master Ling Xu teach him internal strength, he also taught him sword skills. Taoist sword skills were quite diverse and there were many powerful sword skills handed down from generation to generation. But Spiritual Master Ling Xu was afraid that he would bite off more than he could chew, so he only taught him one sword skill, which was what Li Zexuan was practicing now. It was called the Nine Taixuan Swords.
Nine swords didn't refer to nine swords, but this sword skill contained nine consecutive sword moves. The Nine Taixuan Swords was a supreme sword skill derived from Li Zexuan's internal strength.
When it was used, the nine consecutive moves were like a violent storm. The nine moves connected in an endless stream, making people unable to cope. Moreover, each move would superimpose on the power of the last move. Under the superimposition of layers of power, the last move would be accompanied by the sound of thunder. Its speed would be like lightning and very difficult to block.
After Li Zexuan obtained the memories of this body, he studied this sword skill in his heart for several days. As a modern person, Li Zexuan used to scoff at internal strength sword skills and the like. But after obtaining the memories of this body and looking at this sword skill again, he naturally had some understanding in his heart. This feeling was very magical.
The Nine Taixuan Swords were: First Sword Riding Wind, Second Sword Fleeting Swan, Third Sword Treading Snow, Fourth Sword Breaking Waves, Fifth Sword Leaving Dust, Sixth Sword Flowing Cloud, Seventh Sword Phantom, Eighth Sword Returning to Origin, and Ninth Sword Rushing Thunder.
The nine sword skills matched the nine levels of the Taixuan Sutra. With Li Zexuan's current power, he could only use the first five moves of the Nine Taixuan Swords. But this was already very powerful. According to his master, with his current cultivation, no one in the younger generation in Jianghu could match him. Unless he met a reclusive master like his master, his life was not in danger under other circumstances.
Spiritual Master Ling Xu had already practiced the Ninth Sword Rushing Thunder when he was alive. According to him, when he used the Nine Swords in succession, even a Great Grandmaster expert could only hold back his hatred. But using the Nine Swords in succession consumed a lot of energy. After using the Nine Swords, he basically collapsed.
Currently, the commonly recognized strength levels in Jianghu were: Qi Drawing, Body Tempering, Qi Forming, Master, and Great Master. According to his master's introduction, there were only three Martial Grandmasters in the world today. His master was naturally one of them, and he was a peak existence. The other two were Shaolin Abbot Xuan Kong and Tujue Imperial Advisor Wu Jie.
As for the number of Grandmasters, there were no clear records, but his master estimated that there were only a few dozen Grandmasters in the world.
In his memory, the current martial arts world wasn't as exaggerated as what was written in modern cultivation novels. Even a Great Grandmaster expert couldn't extend their lifespan by several hundred years. At most, they wouldn't get sick easily. Although his master had been a Great Grandmaster for many years, he couldn't escape from old age, sickness, and death. He passed away at the age of 125.
In short, martial arts could only make people stronger and more agile. It would not allow people to transcend the category of humans and become immortals. They were just a little stronger than ordinary people. However, even a Great Grandmaster expert would not be willing to fight with a small army.
Moreover, a Great Grandmaster wasn't an invincible existence. The gap between Great Grandmasters wasn't very large. If a Great Grandmaster was besieged by a dozen Great Grandmasters, he would still die.
Li Zexuan's predecessor had reached the fifth layer of the Taixuan Sutra a year ago. Currently, he was an expert at the peak of Qi Forming. When he reached the sixth layer of the Taixuan Sutra, he would enter the ranks of Great Grandmasters.
The Taixuan Sutra had ten layers, but the Taixuan Nine Swords only had nine sword moves. In his memory, his predecessor had asked his master why. Spiritual Master Ling Xu only said that in the thousand year history of Taoism, no one had practiced the Taixuan Sutra to the tenth layer, so at present, there was only the Taixuan Nine Swords.
At this moment, in the West Courtyard, Li Zexuan's figure changed. The five major sword moves, Wind Riding, Graceful Grace, Snow Treading, Wave Breaking, and Dust Parting, were used one after another. The grass around him swirled. Even the peach blossoms that had just bloomed on the two peach trees next to him were swept away by the strong wind brought by his sword Qi. For a moment, the courtyard was filled with sword light and the falling petals were a riot. It was very beautiful.
"Wow, brother is so powerful. Lan 'er also wants to learn swordsmanship!"
Lan 'er saw her brother flying around in the field with sword light shining in all directions. He was like a peerless sword immortal. She jumped and jumped around excitedly, shouting that she also wanted to learn this handsome swordsmanship.
Xiao He and Xiao Xi's eyes were also filled with extraordinary splendor. They knew that their young master knew martial arts, but they didn't expect him to be so powerful. Especially when their young master was dancing with the sword, he was so handsome that their hearts were beating wildly.
After practicing these five sword moves, Li Zexuan was also sweating slightly. He took the silk handkerchief that Xiao Xi handed over and wiped the sweat on his forehead. Then, he said to Lan 'er, "Lan' er, practicing martial arts is very tough. Do you really want to learn?"
Li Zexuan didn't want to teach his sister martial arts because it was too troublesome. This girl was obviously only enthusiastic for a short period of time. Moreover, to practice martial arts to his level, one must suffer a lot. He couldn't bear for his sister to suffer.
"Yes, yes. Lan 'er wants to learn. Lan' er is not afraid of suffering."
Lan 'er seemed to be very determined as she nodded her head. She was just captivated by her brother's handsome swordsmanship and really wanted to learn this swordsmanship.
"But to learn this swordsmanship, you have to wake up at three in the morning to practice. Moreover, you have to continue practicing regardless of whether it's winter or summer. When that time comes, our cute little Lan 'er will become a tanned girl. Lan' er, do you still want to learn?" Li Zexuan said in distress.
"Ah?"
Lan 'er was a little hesitant. Which girl didn't want to be beautiful? Although Lan' er wasn't even seven years old, this little girl had already started to want to be beautiful. She often asked Xiao Xi for advice on how to dress up.
When she heard that practicing martial arts was so scary and that she had to get tanned, Lan 'er was a little scared. Although the swordsmanship was handsome, she would become ugly if she got tanned. No matter how good the swordsmanship was, it was useless.
Seeing that Lan 'er was a little scared, Li Zexuan was a little proud. Just as he was about to turn around and return to his room, he heard Lan' er shouting.
"No, smelly brother, you are lying. You wake up at three in the morning every day. You wake up later than Lan 'er! Also, brother, your face is so white. You didn't get tanned at all! "
After Lan 'er reacted, she immediately grabbed onto Li Zexuan and didn't let go.
Eh, damn, I didn't expect to be used as a model by my sister because I slept in. Li Zexuan was a little embarrassed. He could only justify himself. He lowered his body and looked into Lan 'er's eyes. He tried to make his eyes look more sincere. Li Zexuan brewed his emotions and said to Lan' er.
"Cough cough, Lan 'er, your elder brother is one of those rare martial arts geniuses that only appear once in a hundred years. It only took me eight years of hard work to learn this martial art. It's very difficult for others to learn it as quickly as I do.
As for why I didn't get tanned in the past eight years, it can only be said that there is a type of skin that belongs to the natural beauty type. No matter how much you get tanned, you won't get tanned. Do you understand? "
As he spoke, Li Zexuan was a little embarrassed to continue. Damn, I have never seen such a shameless person.
At this moment, Lan 'er looked at Li Zexuan in surprise. It was as if she was meeting him for the first time. Her wide eyes were very cute. Lan' er held back for a long time, but she still said what was in her heart.
"Brother, why are you so shameless? Lan 'er is embarrassed to be your sister. "
Li Zexuan was speechless.
There was silence all around. Then, there were two giggles. Xiao He and Xiao Xi saw that their young master had failed to fool around in front of Lan 'er and finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Li Zexuan was instantly attacked. His old face darkened. He glared at the two young maidservants who were gloating at his misfortune. He then looked at Lan 'er and said sadly, "My heart hurts.
Little sister, I have always been so nice to you. Is it really okay for you to insult me like this? "
Hearing her brother's strange words, Lan 'er was dumbfounded. Just as she was about to ask, she saw San Bao walking over.
"Young master, the eldest son of the Cheng family is waiting for you in the front hall. He said that he has something to talk to you about. Master is accompanying him at the side. He wants you to hurry over." San Bao came over and bowed to Li Zexuan.
Cheng Chumo? Why is that guy looking for me? Does he want me to treat him to my chicken again?
Li Zexuan shuddered when he remembered the resentful look Shopkeeper Liu gave Cheng Chumo last time. He hoped that it wasn't like that.
"Lan 'er, go play with Xiao He and Xiao Xi. Brother has something to do and will leave first."
After Li Zexuan finished speaking to his sister, he turned around and rushed to the front hall.
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PS: Regarding this book, Swordsmen would like to say that the main plot of this book is still history. The addition of some martial arts is just to let the main character act cool in the Tang Dynasty. This book doesn't give the main character a heaven-defying system, but it's not too much to give him some martial arts!
Furthermore, the Tang Dynasty originally had a culture of chivalry throughout the country. From the Li Tang Dynasty's rebellion against the Sui Dynasty, to the Xuanwu Gate incident of Li Shimin, and then to the Tang Dynasty's foreign wars, there were the shadows of chivalrous men in the Jianghu. It was not nonsense to add elements of chivalry into the book.
This book will use history as the main plot and describe the magnificent history. There will also be some chivalrous and tender feelings in the Jianghu. Martial arts is not the same as fantasy. There won't be any nonsense like summoning the wind and summoning the rain.
Wanderers were a respected profession in the Tang Dynasty. Without wanderers, the Li Tang Dynasty would not be able to overthrow the Sui Dynasty. Li Shimin would not be able to rely on a coup d 'état to take the throne. After the Tang Dynasty was unified, wanderers started to join the army to prove their worth. Many wanderers walked the path of joining the army — making contributions — and receiving titles.
Chang 'an returned to wanderers, Luoyang was rich and talented.
Jade sword and floating cloud ride, golden saddle and moon bow.
Fighting cock over Wei Bei, riding horse to Guan Dong.
Sun Bin waits from afar, Guo Jie secretly communicates.
Without a thousand gold titles, who would talk about ten thousand miles of merit?
The general descends from the sky, riding into the clouds.
The fire of the beacon is like the moon at night, the aura of the soldiers is like a rainbow at dawn.
Running amok with friends, carrying feathers to join the army.
Dragon banners dim the fog, bird formations sweep up the cold wind.
Chasing to the Hanhai Pass, after the battle the mountains are empty.
Returning to thank the Son of Heaven, why not ride a horse?
One of the 'Four Heroes of the Tang Dynasty', Lu Zhaolin's Journey to the Youth Field was the most realistic portrayal of the Tang Dynasty wanderers joining the army to defend the country. It reproduced the heroic scenes of wanderers fighting on the border, fighting on horseback, and not fearing death.
Apart from that, wanderers were also a spiritual idol with symbolic meaning in the Tang Dynasty society. In the strong and prosperous Tang Dynasty, the chivalrous spirit of the people who worshipped martial arts was in line with the spirit of the times. Hence, it was not surprising that there were many wanderers in the Tang Dynasty. Adding martial arts elements in this book was also reasonable.
As for the division of martial arts in this book, it was purely made up. Scholars should not take it seriously with the Swordsmen.
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