From Complexity to Simplicity, Ten Thousand Blades Return to the Flow

Inside the martial arts classroom

Li Xijun and Su Nianyi paid no attention to what the outside world thought.

At this moment, the two are teaching and learning, respectively.

They were mostly immersed in practicing the third move of the True Martial Arts - Void Tremor.

In the process of constantly guiding Su Nianyi, Li Xijun recalled what Zhang Haifeng had said when he taught him:

"The Thirty-Six Forms of True Martial Arts is the ultimate path to mastering martial arts during high school. Only the mediocre can walk it, ordinary people can walk it, and true geniuses can also walk it."

At the time, Li Xijun, who was focused on leveling up his percentage-based stats, was quite puzzled by this.

This thing is so easy to practice, yet it can be divided into so many paths?

Judging from the current situation, it seems that even for a genius like Su Nianyi, it would be quite difficult to take the latter path.

No wonder so many students from well-off families go to learn new-style Bajiquan and new-style Xingyiquan to find another way to improve their martial arts scores.

Let's stop for a moment.

They practiced until evening, and when they saw that Su Nianyi was panting and exhausted,

Li Xijun stopped the teaching of "The Thirty-Six Forms of Zhenwu".

Looking at the girl's face, glistening with sweat, he couldn't help but frown and ponder:

For a martial artist like Su Nianyi, who hasn't tempered her flesh and bones at the apprentice level in the main world, her control over her physical body isn't actually very strong.

Even if geniuses like them mastered the first two killing moves, the Sky-Grasping Hammer and the Cloud-Dropping Hand, integrating the power of their entire body's muscles and bones,

They still couldn't achieve the same seamless integration as Li Xijun.

When the internal and external energies resonate, one can easily and clearly sense the internal organs.

Therefore, to master the True Martial Arts move "Void Tremor" to stimulate the internal organs and deeply explore one's own potential,

It is extremely difficult even for geniuses like Su Nianyi.

This is why,

So many top high schools across the country, so many talented martial arts students...

This is why only a limited number of people can enter the "Two Days in the Imperial Capital" each year.

"For you, finding resonance between your inner and outer body to sense your internal organs is an extremely vague and difficult thing."

"If you practice like this, it will probably take you a very long time to succeed."

An idea popped into Li Xijun's mind.

"I did come up with a method to help you quickly sense your internal organs and thus deduce and master this True Martial Killing Move. However........."

He hesitated for a moment before asking:

"Before we begin, I need to confirm whether you are truly determined to cultivate the True Martial Killing Move - Void Tremor?"

"Yes! I'm determined to succeed in this cultivation!"

Even though she was exhausted from practicing the Thirty-Six Forms of True Martial Arts continuously, Su Nianyi answered decisively.

"At Qi and Blood Level 9.0, cultivate advanced cultivation methods to absorb spiritual energy and undergo mortal transformation."

"The difference between reaching Qi and Blood level 9.0 and then deeply exploring one's own potential before undergoing a transformation is significant."

"Even at the Apprentice Realm, every 0.1 increase in Qi and Blood level only adds 100 jin of strength, which doesn't seem like much."

"However, once one enters the Transcendent Realm and sheds their mortal body, that 0.1 level difference translates into a power difference of thousands of kilograms."

From Li Xijun's perspective, Su Nianyi's tone and expression when she spoke were almost identical to those of her sister, Su Nianying.

"The progress and ranking during the Transcendent Realm are related to the quality of the rewards given by the school in the early stages of university. The value of those rare and precious materials containing spiritual energy is incomparable to the resources available to apprentices."

"Not only me, but you absolutely cannot slack off after reaching Blood Qi level 9.0, lest you miss this opportunity!"

Maybe I was too exhausted from training so intensely.

It may have touched on the issue that people care about most.

Su Nianyi, unusually breaking away from her usual quiet and gentle demeanor, spoke so much in one breath, her expression revealing the determination of a martial artist.

After listening, Li Xijun nodded emphatically in agreement.

"Alright, come closer to me. I'll help you sense your internal organs first, and then we'll work backwards to master this technique."

Li Xijun's words surprised Su Nianyi, and her rosy cherry lips involuntarily opened wide.

"You...you have this method too?"

She instinctively moved closer.

Li Xijun nodded slightly, her expression subtle, and said:

"Okay, just don't blame me later."

Having said that, under the gaze of the long purple-haired girl,

He placed his palm directly in front of the other person and pressed down hard.

And as Su Nianyi's pretty face gradually turned red, he suddenly unleashed a burst of energy.

"Pop!"

Unlike the crisp shattering sound when he instantly killed Zhou Shenghao,

At that moment, Su Nianyi heard an even gentler voice.

And as this sound spread,

She felt a perfectly timed, slight tingling sensation in her internal organs amidst this strange vibration.

This gave her a sudden and extremely clear sense of her own internal organs.

In an instant,

The girl's expression shifted from shyness and anger to surprise and disbelief.

When she looked at the focused boy in front of her again, a complex emotion that was hard to describe surfaced in her eyes.

..........................

at the same time,

the other side,

When Li Xijun taught Su Nianyi the True Martial Arts Killer Move - Void Tremor, and also found another way to help her successfully enter the realm of sensing the five internal organs.

After processing the elite class students' grades and materials for today's final exams, Su Nianying

They still keep in mind the most important thing at present.

That means we must quickly and firmly grasp Li Xijun's position.

May this person, who is capable of mastering the Thirty-Six Forms of True Martial Arts, achieve perfection.

A genius who can score 360 ​​points in the college entrance exam's martial arts section even with her bare hands—quickly learn swordsmanship from her!

However, after searching for a long time, she did not find Li Xijun in the other party's private martial arts classroom, the original Martial Arts Class 6.

It wasn't until they couldn't resist using external spiritual power to search that they heard the news that Li Xijun and Su Nianyi had left together.

This prompted Su Nianying to quicken her pace and arrive at the door of her sister's private martial arts classroom.

As the iris scan of the electronic smart door lock was successfully completed, Su Nianying pushed the door open and entered, only to see this scene before her.

"What are you doing?"

Su Nianying was taken aback by the way the two were acting.

But then, realizing what was going on, she quickly grabbed her sister's wrist and said to Su Nianyi in a serious tone with a commanding air:

"The college entrance exam is just around the corner, and this kind of thing can have a huge impact on your mindset and your self-cultivation."

"Little sister, you're still young, you can't handle these things..."

Seeing that Su Nianying wanted to continue talking, Su Nianyi's earlobes turned red, but Li Xijun interrupted her in time.

"Ahem! Teacher Su, actually I was helping her cultivate!"

"Cultivation?"

Su Nianying's imposing aura suddenly froze.

"That's right. I have mastered the True Martial Killing Move - Void Tremor, and I can perfectly control the force. Just now, I used it to shake her internal organs, to sense her own internal organs, and to reverse the cultivation of Void Tremor."

Li Xijun's words were reasonable and well-founded, making Su Nianying realize that she had misunderstood, and she quickly let go of Su Nianyi's hand.

But the other person's words made her realize something immediately, and she reverted to her aloof teacher demeanor, asking seriously and solemnly:

"I know you have mastered the Void Tremor technique, but this is far too dangerous."

"Even a slight deviation or mistake in applying force could cause serious damage to internal organs. Are you confident that you can perfectly control your force every time?"

"Yes, I can guarantee that."

For Li Xijun, whose certificate is valid indefinitely, this was not a difficult task at all.

This extremely decisive and thorough answer, and absolute confidence,

This caused Su Nianying, who was initially worried and somewhat opposed, to falter once again.

"Sister, I believe in him."

Having recovered from the shame of being caught having a relationship, Su Nianyi suddenly uttered these extremely calm yet firm words.

This completely shattered Su Nianying's aloof and imposing aura.

She glanced at Su Nianyi, who had always had many ideas of her own since childhood.

After looking at the exceptionally talented Li Xijun before him, his gaze finally hardened.

"The cultivation of the True Martial Killing Move - Void Tremor is crucial to future progress in martial arts, and it is indeed extremely important for my sister."

"Since you two have made up your minds, I won't stop you."

As Su Nianying said this, she stepped forward.

Under Su Nianyi's wide, surprised gaze.

Suddenly, he grabbed Li Xijun's other hand and placed it in front of him.

She too adopted her sister's quiet, unassuming demeanor, and spoke in a calm tone:

"However, just to be on the safe side, you should use Void Tremor on me first before you use it on your sister each time you cultivate."

"I am an external martial artist with incredibly powerful internal organs. Even if I make a mistake, it doesn't matter; I can control this force!"

Su Nianyi: ?

........................

Although something just doesn't feel right about this,

However, seeing how much her sister cared for and loved her, Su Nianyi agreed to the plan.

Li Xijun naturally wouldn't say anything more.

The decision was made that the two sisters would experience the void tremor together.

Taking advantage of the slight stinging sensation in her internal organs, Su Nianyi continued practicing the True Martial Killing Move - Void Tremor against the humanoid target.

Su Nianying returned to her usual aloof and mature demeanor, leading Li Xijun to the other end of the spacious martial arts classroom, where the intelligent butler used a robotic arm to retrieve two standard long swords.

This clearly means fulfilling a previous promise to personally instruct Li Xijun in swordsmanship.

"hope-kun, what do you think a knife is?"

This question is a bit too broad.

This left Li Xijun, who was still practicing basic swordsmanship, momentarily at a loss for words.

Fortunately,

Su Nianying's question was merely a prelude.

She didn't expect Li Xijun, who hadn't studied much, to say anything meaningful.

After asking that question, he slowly gripped the standard-issue longsword.

At that moment, her aura suddenly changed, and her pair of purple eyes looked down like a god, making Li Xijun's expression become dazed.

All I could feel was the dazzling light of blades and the overwhelming killing intent between heaven and earth. Thunder exploded, and all life within my sight was annihilated.

"The knife is an extension of the human arm, a physical manifestation of the will in one's heart. Therefore, whatever I want to destroy in my heart, the knife can accomplish it for me."

"In the training of swords and sabers, it is often easy for someone to imbue them with a 'soul'. Those who practice swordsmanship and saber techniques are more likely to understand the intent and control the external moves more easily when they are in a state of mind."

The flashes of swords and thunder just now seemed like an illusion. Li Xijun slowly came back to his senses, and the voice of this mature woman came clearly.

"And before practicing external techniques in the realm of artistic conception,..."

"The first thing a martial artist needs to do when practicing swordsmanship is to unify their mind, body, and weapon."

"In the words of ancient martial arts before the Great Cataclysm: the sword is the man, the man is the sword, and the man and the sword are indistinguishable."

"This level is also the fourth stage of the martial arts score in the college entrance examination, which is enough to get a full score of 400 points."

Su Nianying had already drawn her standard longsword, assumed a swordsmanship stance, her gaze focused and her expression attentive as she explained:

"What I am teaching you today is a sword technique that has been praised by many martial saints of the Federation as being able to forge the foundation of 'supreme sword techniques,' and at the same time, it has the most stringent requirements for a martial artist's talent in martial arts—[Ten Thousand Blades Return to Flow]."

"This set of sword techniques has eight forms, each with thirty-six moves, and each move has one hundred and eight variations, for a total of thirty-one thousand one hundred and four variations."

"This set of sword techniques can be described as the ultimate in the complexity and changes of sword techniques. The first slash leaves no chance to catch one's breath."

With that, she slashed out with her long sword. As the first silver light appeared, Li Xijun's entire field of vision was flooded by the sword light, which was like a burst of silver light and a cascading celestial river.

Even though he was already at 0.5x speed, he still felt he couldn't keep up with the bursts of silver light.

Having recently practiced some sword and saber techniques, he instinctively tried to discern the variations and weaknesses in this particular saber technique.

But the more he looked, the more cold sweat broke out on his brow.

No matter how he looked at it, he felt that every move seemed to have a flaw.

But once I try to draw my sword, parry, or counterattack, I subconsciously feel as if I'm walking into a web of blades, trapped in a net of heaven and earth, helplessly waiting to die.

Only then did Li Xijun understand the meaning of what the other party had said earlier.

If one cannot break the deadlock in time when the first strike is made, then one can only wait for the net to tighten and tighten, and any counterattack or struggle will only make one sink deeper and deeper, until there is no way to turn the tide.

Gradually............

As Su Nianying demonstrated the "Ten Thousand Blades Return to the Flow" sword technique, her movements became fewer and fewer, as if the entire technique was heading towards its end.

But at that very moment, all those myriad changes, like countless rivers flowing eastward into the sea, transformed into a flash of light.

This strike was incredibly simple, straightforward, and without any variation, yet Li Xijun felt that he had absolutely no chance of dodging it.

He watched helplessly as this single strike drained the world of its color, splitting heaven and earth, separating yin and yang, and finally slowly came to a stop before him.

"And when you have mastered all the variations in swordsmanship, simplified the complex, and integrated these 31,104 variations into a single strike,"

"That is the ultimate secret of this sword technique: Ten Thousand Blades Return to the Flow."

"If you can cultivate to this level, at the third realm of martial arts, you can choose any external sword technique in the world, including the one used by the Thunder Saint!"