Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

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"Don't worry about your true qi. Mingjian Manor has its own methods to give you a century's worth of internal energy. As for your aptitude, your elder brother once taught you the Yi Jing Bone Forging Chapter. As long as you persevere, it will be enough to improve your aptitude. You should be able to feel it."

"In terms of experience, you have always been in the Famous Sword Manor and have not yet traveled the world, so you are bound to be lacking. Therefore, I have no choice but to find another way."

Chapter 180 The Eight Forms of the Famous Sword

As they spoke, the two walked further and further away, already deep into the forbidden area of ​​the Famous Sword Manor.

As Yi Yuchen shut down the various mechanisms, he continued, "This is the secret chamber where the Famous Sword Manor keeps the Eight Styles of Famous Swords. The Eight Styles of Famous Swords are engraved on eight precious swords, and the successor needs to comprehend them on his own."

As they spoke, the two descended the path and soon arrived at the outside of the secret chamber. Yi Yuchen pushed open the door of the secret chamber, revealing eight long swords on the stone platform.

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Yi Jifeng looked at the eight longswords of different shapes and auras on the stone platform in the secret chamber, and walked in without thinking. He approached the stone platform, examined them for a moment, and wanted to reach out and touch the longswords.

With a hum, the eight longswords emitted different sword intents and sword energies. The sword energy surged, and Yi Jifeng was caught off guard and was forced to retreat by the backlash of the sword energy.

"How is it?" Yi Yuchen asked with a smile, looking at the stone platform.

Yi Jifeng examined the eight longswords and nodded, saying, "What extraordinary longswords! Each one has its own spirit and its sword intent is different. It's just... it's just that some of them seem familiar to me."

Yi Yuchen stepped onto the stone platform, reached out and summoned the Xuanwu Heavy Sword into his hand. With a swing of the sword, a powerful and domineering sword intent that seemed to split the heavens and cleave the seas burst forth. Instantly, sword energy roared within the secret chamber, causing the other seven swords to vibrate and hum.

Yi Jifeng instinctively covered his ears. Yi Yuchen smiled slightly, casually tossed the Xuanwu Heavy Sword back into place, and asked, "How do you feel now?"

Yi Jifeng stretched out his right hand and looked at it for a moment. He walked to the stone platform, hesitated for a moment, then stretched out his right hand and pointed his finger. A sword intent as turbulent and domineering as a tsunami rushed towards the Xuanwu Heavy Sword.

The Xuanwu Heavy Sword hummed, and a wisp of sword energy collided with his fingertip before ceasing its vibration and floating quietly in place.

Yi Jifeng's face lit up with joy, and he turned his head and said, "I understand, it's sword intent. With the guidance of sword intent, one can gain the recognition of the divine weapon."

Yi Yuchen nodded and said...

"That's right, the Eight Styles of Famous Swords are actually eight different sword intents and sword energies, combined with the general mental cultivation method."

"To wield these eight divine weapons, one must comprehend the same sword intent, and the hidden incantations on the swords are the key to cultivating the same true qi."

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He walked to the stone platform, lightly touched the Xuanwu Heavy Sword with his fingers, causing a buzzing sound, and introduced it: "The Xuanwu Heavy Sword is forged from millennium-old black iron. The sword techniques emphasize that the heavy sword has no edge and great skill is without artifice. The swordsman needs to have strong internal strength and the power to split the heavens and the earth."

He then walked to a longsword that resembled neither wood nor iron, grasped it, and handed it to Yi Jifeng. After Yi Jifeng examined it, he put it back and explained, "Wooden Iron Sword: Forged from fragments of a meteorite from outer space, its material is neither wood nor iron. It can be heavy or light, and its techniques emphasize the freedom and unpredictability of its weight. When light, it's like holding a needle in your hand; when heavy, it's like wielding a spiked club. What do you feel?"

Yi Jifeng looked enlightened, walked to the wooden iron sword, pointed his right hand together, and a sword intent that seemed both light and heavy, constantly changing like flowing water, emerged; the wooden iron sword hummed, touched his fingers lightly, and then returned to silence.

"So, Brother, you had me practice swordsmanship at the bottom of the pool so that I could use the flowing water to transform and comprehend the principle of controlling the weight of the water!" Yi Jifeng said.

Yi Yuchen nodded and said, "There are three levels of swordsmanship: making the heavy seem light, making the light seem heavy, and being able to control the light and the heavy freely. I originally thought you could understand the first two levels, but I didn't expect you to have reached the third level of being able to control the light and the heavy freely. That's why I brought you here today."

Then, he pointed to one of the longswords and introduced it: "White Jade Sword: Its body is like white jade, pure and flawless, elegant and noble, just like a prince or nobleman. The sword is sturdy and has an elegant temperament."

The white jade sword hummed, vibrating with wisps of sword intent and energy. Yi Yuchen flicked his finger, and a burst of true energy silenced the sword's hum.

Yi Yuchen then reached out and grasped another longsword. As he stroked it with his fingers, golden light shimmered on the blade, dazzling and captivating. Seeing Yi Jifeng instinctively shield his eyes, he smiled slightly, placed the longsword back in its place, and introduced it…

"The sword is named Purple Lightning. It shines brightly, with dazzling golden light and a chilling aura. Like a general among swords, it is domineering and cannot be looked at directly."

As he spoke, he walked to another longsword. The longsword was plain and unadorned, without any special features. Yi Jifeng was puzzled, but Yi Yuchen simply smiled and lightly touched it with his fingers. With a hum, a sword intent carrying domineering and kingly aura surged out, as if it wanted to make all swords submit.

"The sword is named Zixiao, the sword of emperors. Its sword energy can be domineering, or it can be as gentle as a spring breeze. Like a king ruling the world, all swords submit to it," Yi Yuchen introduced.

"Do you understand now?" Yi Yuchen asked.

Yi Jifeng nodded and said, "It's the thirteen different sword techniques that you taught me today, which incorporate the sword intent of these three divine weapons."

Yi Yuchen smiled and nodded...

"That sword technique was something you figured out on your own. I only played a guiding role, so it suits your personality and you don't need to worry about it not aligning with your wishes."

"Once you learn that sword technique, you will naturally be able to merge with the sword intent of these three divine weapons and thereby comprehend the martial arts within them."

Yi Jifeng said gratefully, "Thank you, brother."

Yi Yuchen waved his hand and said...

“We’re brothers, you don’t need to be so polite. Your grandfather and I will be happy that you can learn the Eight Forms of Famous Sword.”

"It's just that you currently lack both internal energy and swordsmanship foundation, so you can't fully learn the Eight Styles of Famous Swordsmanship."

"Go find your grandfather and ask him for a Great Rejuvenation Pill to increase your total true qi. Your grandfather has the mental cultivation formula of the Eight Styles of the Famous Sword. You can practice five of the formulas."

"Once you have digested the Great Rejuvenation Pill and mastered the incantations of these five sword techniques, come down here to observe the sword intent within, and strive to achieve mastery of your own sword intent as soon as possible."

"When that time comes, it won't be too late for you to observe the other three swords. Or you can observe the other three swords first, and then comprehend all eight sword intents at the same time. The arrangement is up to you."

Yi Jifeng nodded, indicating that he understood.

Yi Yuchen then walked to the foot of the stone platform, patted him on the shoulder, and said...

"Alright, go find Grandpa now. I'm going to practice the Eight Forms of Famous Swordsmanship here."

"You haven't accumulated enough experience yet, so you can't rashly observe my sword intent. My sword intent will affect your future path, which will be detrimental to your eventual unification of the eight swords."

After Yi Jifeng left and the stone gate closed, Yi Yuchen closed his eyes and concentrated. As his true energy surged out, the eight longswords were enveloped in the true energy and vibrated incessantly.

Yi Yuchen used his divine sense to illuminate the sword, and a series of true qi circulation diagrams gradually appeared in his primordial spirit. The true qi in his dantian moved at his will, surging and surging within his meridians.

Around Yi Yuchen, first appeared the Xuanwu Heavy Sword, then the Wooden Iron Sword, the White Jade Sword, the Purple Lightning Sword, the Purple Cloud Sword, the Death Sword, the Azure Nether Sword, and the Glazed Sword, eight divine weapons formed from true energy that continuously rotated around Yi Yuchen.

As he activated his primordial spirit, seven distinct sword techniques, each with its own unique strengths, were displayed in the secret chamber. In an instant, the secret chamber was filled with surging sword energy, creating a dynamic and unpredictable atmosphere.

The swordsmanship is so varied and complex that there is no fixed number of moves. If someone were to observe from the sidelines, they would discover the shadows of many different sword techniques in his swordsmanship.

The sword techniques were sometimes as treacherous as mountains and rivers, sometimes as swift as wind and rain, sometimes as fierce as ice and snow, and sometimes as turbulent as the mortal world. The techniques were contradictory, the styles were diverse, and each had its own unique characteristics.

As time goes by, these completely different sword techniques gradually become more harmonious and merge; if not careful, they will become scattered again and begin a new round of fusion attempts.

Time passed, and the only sound in the secret chamber was the incessant clanging of swords.

Chapter 181 Primordial Chaos Seal, Dao Heart Brightness Seal (Sword)

For the next period of time, apart from taking some time in the early morning to handle some matters concerning the manor's caravans with Yi Liang's assistance, Yi Yuchen spent almost all his time in seclusion in the secret room, studying the Eight Styles of the Famous Sword.

He had the experience of fighting Zhang Sanfeng in his previous life. As the techniques evolved, various sword skills gradually merged, and the feeling of unity began to emerge.

The sword skills accumulated in previous lives, along with the moves of the Eight Styles of Famous Swords, and the Eight Swords Combined by Yi Tianxing that he had seen in his first life, all provided inspiration for Yi Yuchen.

That evening, Yi Yuchen came out of the secret room and casually walked to the lotus pond, looking at the withered lotus leaves until the night deepened.

In the center of the lotus pond, a lotus flower swayed gently in the night breeze. Yi Yuchen had an epiphany: all things move, but my heart remains still; when my heart moves, all things move.

In his second life, all of Wang Yangming's theories on the philosophy of mind came to mind, and Yi Yuchen closed his eyes and entered a state of sudden enlightenment.

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Beside the lotus pond at Mingjian Manor, Yi Yuchen silently gazed at the withered lotus leaves, remaining indifferent. Ten feet behind him, Yi Jifeng pushed Yi Yun in a wheelchair, watching from afar.

"Grandpa, my eldest brother..." Yi Jifeng looked at Yi Yuchen, who had been standing there for a day and a night, and asked with concern.

Yi Yun waved his hand, indicating, "Your elder brother should be in a state of enlightenment. This is a martial arts opportunity. Perhaps he has already comprehended his own famous sword eight styles."

As they spoke, the two saw Yi Yuchen's figure gradually become blurred by the pond. Yi Jifeng was startled and looked around. He saw that Yi Yuchen was already standing quietly in the center of the lotus pond.

Amidst the withered lotus leaves in the pond, Yi Yuchen's robes fluttered without wind, the withered lotus leaves bowing low, the whistling wind blowing incessantly, and a visible wave of true energy spreading outwards.

As his true energy dissipated, eight divine weapons appeared around Yi Yuchen, spinning around him at lightning speed until they gradually disappeared from sight.

As Yi Yuchen stood, the water sank beneath his feet. Within a five-foot radius around him, the water seemed to be pushed back by immense pressure. Yi Yuchen stood suspended in mid-air, his hands clasped as if holding a ball.

The eight true qi weapons surrounding Yi Yuchen seemed to have received a summons, and like swallows returning to his embrace, they all converged between his two palms.

As true energy gathered, sword shadows flashed in Yi Yuchen's palm, including the Xuanwu Heavy Sword, the Wooden Iron Sword and other famous swords, as well as Zhang Sanfeng's Zhenwu Sword and so on.

As the sword shadows appeared and disappeared, various fists, palms, and fingers flashed one after another. When all the images disappeared, Yi Yuchen formed hand seals, and the true energy in his palms became unfathomable. At that moment, it seemed as if the surrounding light was drawn into it, and the surroundings became dim.

At that moment, Yi Jifeng and Yi Yun felt as if their minds were being pulled out, their gazes fixed, and cold sweat streamed down their foreheads. Yi Jifeng wanted to shout, but found himself completely unable to move.

Just when he felt he was about to die, a flash of light appeared between Yi Yuchen's two palms, and the suction force completely disappeared.

Before Yi Jifeng could even breathe a sigh of relief, a condensed, almost tangible stream of true energy stretched between Yi Yuchen's two palms, slowly transforming into a long sword of true energy.

The hilt is purplish-blue, neither gold nor wood, with a lotus flower phantom at the end; the blade is shaped like a dragon, with the dragon's head facing outwards; the blade is purplish-blue and three feet seven inches long.

As Yi Yuchen's true energy surged, the longsword gradually changed, and the illusory part gradually disappeared, as if a real longsword was floating in front of Yi Yuchen's chest.

[You have integrated all your knowledge, and your inner energy has truly merged into one. You can do whatever you want with Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and demonism, and all laws have returned to oneness.]

[You have integrated the knowledge gained from all worlds, combining your divine sense, will, inner light, and sword intent. You have mastered the God-Slaying Sword, which can slay inner demons and distracting thoughts, and can also vanquish all demons.]

Yi Yuchen revealed a smile. This sword was formed by combining the knowledge and experience he had accumulated over several lifetimes, the vast true energy of this life, and the wisdom light nurtured by his primordial spirit. It could be used to slay delusions and also to fight enemies. With a thought, the long sword trembled in front of him and then slowly circled around him, its speed increasing until it was just a blur.

Yi Yuchen stretched out his right hand, and the long sword formed from true qi automatically fell into his hand. Yi Yuchen raised his right hand, and with his left hand forming a hand seal, he stroked the sword. With a flash of azure light, Yi Yuchen thrust the long sword forward with his right hand.

The next moment, in Yi Jifeng and Yi Yun's eyes, the lotus pond and everything around it had disappeared. Everything was submerged by a beam of light. Upon seeing this beam of light, Yi Jifeng felt his mind and soul completely sink.

Fortunately, the light was fleeting. Yi Jifeng and Yi Yun looked up and saw that within ten feet of the sword tip, all obstacles had disappeared. The Taihu stone and pavilion standing by the pool were pierced through, and the rocks, wood, and bricks turned into powder and flowed away.

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Yi Jifeng let out a long breath, feeling his mind return to normal and regaining his senses. Only then did he realize that his back was completely soaked with sweat, and as his mind relaxed, beads of sweat dripped down his temples.

Yi Yun stared blankly in the direction of the sword, then suddenly tilted his head back and spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale and lifeless.

"Grandpa!" Yi Jifeng panicked and called out instinctively.

The next moment, a hand reached out, fingers pointing together, leaving afterimages as it touched Yi Yun's vital acupoints one by one, and a stream of vital energy full of yang energy circulated endlessly around Yi Yun's body.

"Don't worry! It's nothing, it was just affected by my remaining sword intent!" A gentle voice rang out, and Yi Jifeng felt relieved, looking at Yi Yuchen who was already standing in front of the two of them.

Yi Yuchen tightened his grip on Yi Yun's right hand, smiled at Yi Jifeng, and said, "Your cultivation level is insufficient, so it won't have much of an impact. Grandpa accidentally saw the residual sword intent from my sword strike, so he was affected by it. He's fine now and will wake up soon."

Not long after he finished speaking, Yi Yun slowly woke up under the stimulation of Yi Yuchen's true energy. He weakly raised his head and looked at Yi Yuchen: "What are the names of those two moves?"

Yi Yuchen saw the fear and shock hidden in his eyes, gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, smiled and said, "Primordial Limitless Seal, Dao Heart Bright Sword."

Yi Yun nodded and said, "What a terrifying sword strike. I tried to face it head-on, but I was already dead when the light appeared."

Yi Yuchen praised, "Grandpa has a good eye. My sword was born from nothing. It was nothing to begin with. It only became light because it appeared. When there was light, the sword came into being from nothing. The sword had already done everything it was supposed to do."

"Who can dodge such a sword strike?" Yi Jifeng asked absentmindedly.

Yi Yuchen smiled and said nonchalantly, "At least for now, I can't think of anyone who can avoid this sword strike. Under this sword, there is no survival. Do you want to learn?"

"Me?" Yi Jifeng pointed to himself, then said, "I can't do it, big brother!"

Yi Yuchen waved his hand and said, "There's no such thing as 'can' or 'can't.' Once you've mastered the Eight Forms of Famous Swords and can execute all eight swords simultaneously, forging your own path, I'll teach you."

With that, Yi Yuchen pushed Yi Yun and turned to head towards the courtyard. Yi Jifeng followed behind, hesitant to speak, and mumbled, "Thank you, brother."

Yi Yuchen said nonchalantly, "We're brothers, no need to be so polite."

Just then, Yi Yun suddenly sighed and said, "If we had this sword, what would the Carefree King have to fear!"

Yi Yuchen smiled and said fearlessly...

"It's not surprising that the Prince of Xiaoyao, being from the Western Regions, knows some strange and unusual skills. In the past, the Prince of Xiaoyao only won against my grandfather by using tricks. Even if his martial arts have improved over the years, it's still nothing special."

"However, we must be wary of his mind-controlling technique. Once Ji Feng masters the Eight Forms of the Famous Sword, even Ji Feng will be able to deal with him."

Yi Yun didn't say much about Yi Yuchen's disdain for the Prince of Xiaoyao, because he had the right to say so.

Chapter 182 analyzes the carefree king and discusses peace.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye. Since the day he created his own sword technique, Yi Yuchen has temporarily slowed down his subsequent path. The glazed sword light hangs on his primordial spirit, constantly clearing away the distracting thoughts brought about by his several reincarnations, making his primordial spirit purer, and freeing his mind from the influence of his indifferent memories.

On this day, Yi Yuchen was engrossed in writing at his desk, while Yi Jifeng sat below him, waiting.

After Yi Yuchen finished writing and dried the ink, he casually flicked his finger, and the manuscript flew to Yi Jifeng's hand as if being held up, and Yi Jifeng reached out to catch it.

Yi Yuchen then said...

“You know how Grandpa got injured. With the temperament of the Carefree King, he will never let Mingjian Manor off so easily, and you will face him again in the future.”

"According to my grandfather, the martial arts of the Carefree King are extremely powerful and fast, as fast as lightning and as swift as thunder. In addition, he also has mind-controlling techniques, martial arts that can use force to rebound, and so on."

"He has always been in the Western Regions. There's not much I can think of. The martial arts of the Buddhist Tantric sect in the Western Regions are extremely yang and strong. The Persian mind-controlling technique has been passed down for a long time. There is also a technique of using force to rebound from the Xianbei Murong clan. These are all martial arts from the Western Regions."

"The martial arts of the Eight Styles of Famous Swords are more profound and mysterious than the martial arts learned by the Carefree King. As long as you have enough true energy, it is easy to deal with the Carefree King."

"Therefore, I left you a Soul Transfer Technique and a Yin Wind Ghost Prison Roar. The former can enhance your mental cultivation and counter the Soul Capture Technique; the latter is a sonic martial art that can bewitch people's minds, and in severe cases, it can damage their internal organs."

"Take these and learn them first. Once you refine the Great Rejuvenation Pill and your internal strength is high enough, the power you can unleash will be even stronger."