Chapter 65 Hard Training
Shangguan Jiannan savored it carefully, and suddenly it dawned on him: "It turns out that what I learned in the past was just the tip of the iceberg."
He realized that the sword skills he had mastered were just the tip of the iceberg, and now that he saw the full picture, he couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
Shangguan Jiannan suddenly realized that what he had learned was only the basics of the Tianxuan sword technique.
He thought to himself, "Just the first few moves have such power. Wouldn't the subsequent sword techniques be even more shocking?" In view of his own training experience, and knowing that Senior Sister Chu Qingxuan was also studying this sword technique, he immediately made a decision in his heart: "This is it, Tianxuan Sword Technique, I will go all out."
Not long after, Shangguan Jiannan abandoned the temptation of other sword techniques and decided to focus on practicing Tianxuan sword technique.
He knew very well that with his past practice foundation, he would be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort and make rapid progress.
So he turned around and left, holding the sword manual, and walked towards the registration office of the Martial Arts Pavilion.
"Elder, I would like to borrow this Tianxuan Sword Technique."
Shangguan Jiannan stood at the door of the Martial Arts Pavilion and spoke earnestly to the elder guarding the pavilion.
The elder's eyes moved slightly when he heard this, and he sighed softly, "Another disciple who is attracted by the Tianxuan Sword Technique."
He took the sword manual and Shangguan Jiannan's identity jade token and began to go through the borrowing procedures.
During the registration process, the elder reminded earnestly: "The Tianxuan Sword Technique is very powerful in the early stage, but the road to cultivation in the later stage is extremely difficult.
Many disciples stopped at the fifth form and could not make any progress, so they had no choice but to switch to other methods. "
Shangguan Jiannan nodded silently upon hearing this, but his heart became more resolute in his choice. He said firmly, "Elder, I have decided. This is it."
Upon seeing this, the elder said no more. He just waved his hand lightly, and a milky white light flashed across the identity jade card, and then the borrowing registration was completed.
He returned the jade token and sword manual to Shangguan Jiannan, and solemnly instructed him, "You must return them within one month."
Shangguan Jiannan agreed solemnly, put away his belongings, and left the Martial Arts Pavilion with great anticipation.
At this moment, Shangguan Jiannan was in an extremely happy mood.
He had never expected that he would be able to find the coveted Tianxuan sword technique on the first floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion.
He knows very well that this is both an opportunity and a challenge.
He took a deep breath, his eyes revealing unprecedented firmness and determination: "Let me put in enough effort on this Tianxuan sword technique first!" Deep in his heart, he secretly strengthened his determination.
As he had previous experience in cultivation and was well aware of its power, he was full of anticipation at this moment.
On the road, Shangguan Jiannan walked hurriedly with a serious expression.
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After obtaining the sword manual, he immediately returned to the house, closed the door, and devoted himself to practice.
The night is falling and the sky is full of stars.
Shangguan Jiannan sat cross-legged on the bed with his eyes closed and concentrated.
Following a long breath, two streams of air gushed out from his nostrils, extending several feet away like a substance, before slowly dissipating into the night.
"The Night Shadowless Heart Technique has only reached the third level so far."
He muttered to himself, with a barely perceptible trace of loneliness in his eyes.
The first three levels of this mental method focus on refining Qi. Only at the third level can one release the Xuanyin spiritual energy.
The fourth level can condense protective qi into the body; the fifth level can even leave the body to hurt people, or even kill the enemy with qi invisibly.
However, Shangguan Jiannan has been unable to break through the bottleneck of the third level.
He knew very well that the practice of profound skills required both opportunity and accumulation, so that one could achieve a breakthrough in one fell swoop.
But the long-term stagnation made him feel a little anxious.
Although the internal energy can be released through weapons to enhance attack power, with his current level of cultivation, he is still unable to hurt people with the internal energy alone.
In the quiet house, Shangguan Jiannan let out another long breath, then stood up and stretched his muscles.
The long sword beside him suddenly came out of its sheath, with a flash of cold light, he pushed the door open with the sword in his hand, and walked into the night with a bright moon and twinkling stars.
The courtyard was spacious. Shangguan Jiannan stood quietly in it. There was peace all around.
The night breeze blew gently, bringing a slight coolness, which dispelled the last trace of his fatigue and lifted his spirits.
"I currently only know the first four basic moves of the Tianxuan Sword Technique."
He pondered secretly and found that his understanding of this sword technique was limited to the first half.
The first three moves were already quite proficient, but the fourth move was still unfamiliar. As for the subsequent sword moves, he had never touched upon them at all.
“The first five moves are just a glimpse of the basics.
"Shangguan Jiannan was filled with indescribable shock, and at the same time, he was filled with unprecedented longing for the potential of this sword technique.
He had only mastered the first three moves, but he had already demonstrated a power that could not be underestimated.
Just imagine, if one could master the entire set of sword techniques... Thinking of this, Shangguan Jiannan's heart surged with excitement, and a strong desire to practice arose spontaneously.
"Practice, you must practice harder!" Suddenly, a fierce gust of wind blew up, Shangguan Jiannan stretched out his body, standing with a sword in his hand, as steady as a mountain.
Under the night sky, the sword light flickered like cold stars, and as it danced, it was as light and powerful as fallen leaves in the autumn wind.
The tip of the sword trembled slightly, causing the surrounding air to surge, forming a series of heart-pounding whirlpools of strong wind.
The space seemed to be trembling at this moment. The long sword thrust out quickly, then suddenly turned and swept upwards diagonally. The movement was smooth and seamless.
The moonlight was pouring down, the black clothes were as black as ink, Shangguan Jiannan's figure was integrated with the sword, and every swing contained the power to destroy the world.
Wherever the sword light went, the air exploded and emitted a buzzing sound, which was a perfect symphony of power and speed.
However, the good times did not last long. As the movements became more advanced, Shangguan Jiannan's movements became increasingly sluggish, and the agility of his hands became a little more awkward.
The tip of the sword cut through the void, leaving behind an intermittent buzzing sound, which eventually fell into silence. A look of helplessness emerged on his face.
"It still doesn't work. This fourth move is not yet perfect.
Shangguan Jiannan shook his head slightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.
He had already memorized the first three moves, but the fourth move seemed to be separated from him by a thin veil. It seemed to be within reach, but in fact it was out of reach.
Even with the guidance of the sword manual, it is difficult to overcome the unfamiliarity in a short period of time.
"We can't give up, we must keep working hard!" Shangguan Jiannan gritted his teeth, raised the sword again, and leaped again.
There were continuous explosions in the courtyard, which was proof that he was constantly challenging himself and breaking through his limits.
The night grew darker, but Shangguan Jiannan never stopped practicing. It was not until dawn broke in the east that he slowly put away his sword, a more determined light flashing in his eyes.