"All of you are disciples of the Shenjian Gate. Today, I will talk about the sword with you all. Although the Shenjian Gate doesn't only have sword techniques, it is also famous for its sword techniques. Back then, the founder of the Shenjian Gate single-handedly swept through the Six Continents, Three Continents, and One Ocean, suppressing the many Paragons of Heaven of that era. His power spread far and wide, and his name shook the entire universe. In the end, he founded the Shenjian Gate, which has stood tall to this day, and has an illustrious reputation!"
Speaking of the founder of the Shenjian Gate, the eyes of the sage-like elder rippled with a sense of pride, and his eyes couldn't help but brighten.
The disciples of the Shenjian Gate all felt their blood boiling at this moment. They were extremely proud to be disciples of the Shenjian Gate.
After pausing for a moment, the sage-like elder seemed to be very satisfied with the reactions of the disciples. He continued, "The sword, is the king of all weapons. The swordsman is graceful, free and easy, flexible, elegant, and can also be unruly, wild, and unconventional.
Sword techniques require the mind to follow the body, the internal and external harmonization, the cultivation of the body and mind, the unity of the body and spirit, the uniform speed of the movements, like flowing clouds and flowing water, continuous and unending. There is stillness in motion, and stillness in motion. The combination of illusion and reality, and the combination of hardness and softness … "
The elder spoke tirelessly, and the disciples listened attentively, as if they were intoxicated, for fear of missing out on anything.
Su Yi originally didn't have high expectations, as what the elder was talking about was just some basic knowledge.
But it just so happened that Su Yi gradually began to listen attentively.
Ever since he started cultivating, Su Yi had been cultivating by himself.
Although he had consulted the remaining three elders of the Tian Yao School, Su Yi had only received some insights on the cultivation of the Origin Spirit Realm, and had never received such basic guidance.
To Su Yi, such basic knowledge was what he lacked the most.
Although he was already at the third level of the Origin Spirit Realm, Su Yi's true combat strength had long since surpassed the average third level of the Origin Spirit Realm by relying on his extraordinary trump cards.
But at this moment, Su Yi was listening to the basic cultivation knowledge, comprehending it, and integrating it. He couldn't help but feel a sense of enlightenment in many areas.
It was like a river flowing towards the sea. The water gurgled, and no one would notice the silt at the bottom of the river.
Su Yi's understanding at this moment, was as if the silt of the river bottom was completely washed clean, and the river water, with an unstoppable force, surging towards the sea.
"The sword should be held loosely, nimbly, and flexibly. The wrist should be firm, and the softness should be used for strength. Strength and softness should complement each other, and use softness to overcome strength. The footwork should be swift, and the body should assist the sword. Today's lesson will end here."
After nearly four hours, the sage-like elder slowly swept his gaze across the group of disciples in front of him. His voice was a little louder as he slowly said, "As a cultivator, apart from cultivation, you should also cultivate your body and mind, and respect your teachers. As a martial arts disciple, you must regard virtuous people as your teachers, be humble and eager to learn, respect your teachers, and uphold the virtues of martial arts. Before you learn martial arts, you must know etiquette. Before you learn martial arts, you must know the right way, and support the weak and suppress the evil. Only in this way can you truly reach a higher level and understand the true essence of martial arts!"
The loud voice reverberated throughout the training hall. When it landed in the ears of the disciples, it was like a clap of thunder, causing them to tremble!
"This disciple understands. Thank you elder for your teachings!"
All the disciples bowed their heads in respect.
Su Yi's heart was also shaken.
Such a lesson was completely beyond Su Yi's expectations. It was completely different from what he had imagined.
"Before you learn martial arts, you must know etiquette. Before you learn martial arts, you must know the right way, and support the weak and suppress the evil."
Su Yi muttered to himself. Looking at the sage-like elder, his impression of the Shenjian Gate also improved a lot.
"As the mighty sage said, people are never tired of teaching. They are never tired of learning. They are keen and eager to learn. They are not ashamed to ask questions. Today, I'll give you some time. Is there anything you want to ask?"
The elder smiled slightly and looked at the disciples in front of him.
All the disciples bowed their heads. Some of them looked at each other. In front of the elder, they did not dare to look up. Being suppressed for no reason, few people dared to speak casually.
"Elder, I want to know the most basic knowledge of swordsmanship!"
A voice rang out in the crowd.
Such a voice immediately made all the disciples secretly puzzled.
"The most basic knowledge of swordsmanship. How could he ask such questions to a dignified elder? Wouldn't that make me seem mediocre?"
"What's more, on such an occasion, it's not easy to meet an elder to give a lesson. How could he pluck up the courage to ask such mediocre questions?"
Numerous gazes followed the voice and looked curiously in the direction it had originated from.
Finally, all eyes turned to the back corner of the training hall. A young man in the outer disciple's uniform stood up. He carried a broken sword on his back. It was rusty and very eye-catching.
The young man was not old. He was 15 or 16 years old. He was thin and his black hair draped over his shoulders. He stood there quietly, but he gave people a feeling of immovable.
Behind the elder, the few senior disciples also looked at Su Yi, and their hearts began to beat faster.
The sage-like elder sat cross-legged without moving. He looked at Su Yi for a while. For some reason, there was a flash of light in his eyes.
"The swordsmanship can be broken down into stabbing, hacking, lifting, hanging, chopping, pointing, bursting, slashing, stirring, washing, and so on. 'Stabbing' has to be swift, 'pointing' has to be straightforward, 'carrying' has to be sharp, 'wiping' has to be flexible, 'whipping' has to be steady, 'hanging' has to be close, 'striking' has to be majestic, 'lifting' has to be pulled, and 'cutting' has to be at the wrist. These are the basic knowledge of swordsmanship. There are detailed records in the 'Foundation of Swordsmanship' in the sect. Although these are the basics, they are the foundation. You have to study them well. If you don't have them, you can go to the Hidden Sword Peak to exchange for the 'Foundation of Swordsmanship'."
The elder replied to the young man.
The young man was naturally Su Yi. He remembered that he was going to cultivate the Thirteen Gale Swords, which was a Royal Grade sword technique, and he lacked the basic knowledge of swordsmanship.
Now that he had encountered such an opportunity, Su Yi naturally did not want to miss it.
"Elder, I just joined the Shenjian Gate and don't have any points yet. Elder, can you give me the 'Foundation of Swordsmanship'?"
Then, just as everyone was about to turn their attention away, Su Yi once again said this to the elder.
Su Yi pondered. 'The Foundation of Swordsmanship is probably not a treasure to the elder of the Shenjian Gate.'
"Swish, swish …"
All of a sudden, all eyes were on Su Yi. Everyone was stunned.
'If you don't have any points, you can ask the elder for the' Foundation of Swordsmanship '.'
This made everyone dumbfounded. 'This guy really dares to ask for it.'
Next to Su Yi, Zhang Qing was already dumbfounded.
An outsider, who pretended to be an outer sect disciple of the Shenjian Gate, was currently listening to a lesson in the training hall. Zhang Qing was already scared out of her wits, let alone in front of the elder.
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