Dugu Wutian obviously didn't want to mention that matter anymore, and Qi Ying was inconvenient to ask further, so he turned to ask: "Teacher, you said the true meaning of swordsmanship, what is the true meaning of swordsmanship? I have only heard of swordsmanship!"
Dugu Wutian did not answer directly, but said: "Martial artist, what are the three basic realms of cultivation?"
"Qi Jin, Zhen Qi, spiritual power!"
Qi Ying didn't think twice. This was a simple question he learned when he was at Tianhe Academy.
"And what about the three realms of earth, heaven and god?"
"law."
Qi Ying also responded quickly.
In the first three realms of a warrior, you cultivate energy. After the power in your body transforms into Yuan Li, you don't have to work too hard in this area. You can instead practice more profound laws and understand the power between heaven and earth.
The first three realms require accumulation, and starting with the Earth Martial Realm requires understanding.
"The Divine Martial Realm requires the perfection of laws, the Reincarnation Realm requires the perfection of laws... and what is needed for the Ascension Realm above the Reincarnation Realm?"
"yes… "
Qi Ying was asked.
"road!"
Dugu Wutian narrowed his eyes: "For sword cultivators, what is needed to reach the ascension realm is to understand the way of swordsmanship! The only person who ascended in the history of Tianluo Continent, the founder of the Tianjian Sect, understood the way of swordsmanship and was recognized by heaven. Only by being given his Tao power can he break through the world and ascend!"
"road?"
This vague concept confused Qi Ying.
"Tao is so mysterious that it is difficult to understand! Even if you reach the pinnacle of the reincarnation realm, you may not have a systematic understanding of Tao... But there is no doubt that Tao is above the law. Tao is a gift from God. , only those who are strong in the Ascension Realm can have complete Tao... However, some geniuses can understand something close to the nature of 'Tao', similar to the relationship between 'Sword Intention', 'Qin Intention' and the law. This kind of Things are called 'true meaning'! And the true meaning of kendo is the true meaning related to kendo."
Dugu Wutian gave another explanation: "Of course, the true meaning of swordsmanship can not only be understood by warriors alone... but also, it can be given!"
"Grant?!"
This surprised Qi Ying.
The track in the mind is exactly what is entrusted to those who inherit it in "Meng Wuhen".
When I heard "Meng Wuhen" for the first time, I got it.
Dugu Wutian continued to explain: "A strong person who has understood the 'Tao' can place his own insights in something. Most people cannot get these insights from them, but if they are obtained by a destined person, they will absorb those insights." , form your own 'true meaning'! A warrior who possesses the 'true meaning of swordsmanship' will have extraordinary talent in swordsmanship. Ordinary sword techniques can be imitated after just one look, and even advanced sword techniques can be mastered without much practice. master."
"So, I imitated the "Bagua Sword Technique" and "Invincible Sword Technique". Senior thinks I have the true meaning of swordsmanship?!"
"Exactly. Moreover, when I ask you, it will form a trace in your mind. See your reaction, and I will be sure."
"Teacher knows so clearly, does the teacher have the true meaning of swordsmanship?"
"Of course! I'm ashamed to say that I also understood the true meaning of swordsmanship from a set of sword techniques taught to me by my teacher... That set of sword techniques was passed down by my ancestor."
"The Sword Art of Immortality?"
"That's right, it's the Immortal Sword Art!" Dugu Wutian nodded, "The founder's experience was extremely bumpy. At the age of eight, he followed the swordsmanship master of the 'Tai Chi Sword Sect' to learn swordsmanship, and he first mastered swordsmanship; at the age of seventeen, he used a giant The sword entered the battlefield and killed thousands of people. He made unparalleled military exploits and was titled Overlord. At the age of twenty, he became the king of a country, and his words became his purpose. At the age of twenty-three, he gave up fame and fortune, devoted himself to practicing swords, and competed with the powerful Heavenly Sword. Xiang Zheng was the fastest and sharpest sword in the world at that time; at the age of thirty, he retired to the mountains and taught his disciples with a wooden sword. He actually perfected the law, entered the realm of reincarnation, and founded the Tianjian Sect."
Dugu Wutian's face was full of fascination, and he obviously admired this patriarch very much: "In order to gain enlightenment, the patriarch used all kinds of means, even becoming a demon, but he failed, and even caused the death of all living beings... He was completely discouraged and no longer pursued enlightenment. , intending to compile sword techniques to benefit future generations... Hundreds of years have passed by in a hurry, and "Bagua Sword Jue", "Invincible Sword Jue", "Qinglian Sword Jue"... all came out of his writing. Unexpectedly, the ancestor used various Even though he didn't understand the way of swordsmanship by any means, he continued to create sword techniques, which actually made him ascend to enlightenment! And "The Sword Art of Immortality" was the only sword technique he compiled after enlightenment and before his ascension! Before his ascension, the ancestor said that he had great talent, great perseverance and great determination. Only those who have the opportunity can gain insights from it.”
"Then the "Sword of Immortality" should be a treasure!"
Qi Ying asked.
Since it is a sword technique left by the Ascension Realm Patriarch, shouldn't it be studied and practiced by thousands of people
"Yes, the "Sword Art of Immortality" is the most precious treasure. At that time, everyone in Tianjian Sect was trying their best to practice it... But as the founder said, only those with great talent, perseverance and great opportunities could not understand it. No one could understand it in a thousand years. If you have gained something from it, do you think there are still people who practice it?”
"Well… "
Qi Ying understood.
No one has gained anything for a thousand years. The people of Tianjian Sect are so noble-minded that they will never admit that they have poor talent. They will only say that the sword technique is useless at all, so the precious sword technique left by the ancestor may not be used in the future. People knew about it, but the magic weapon left behind was so powerful that it was regarded as a treasure.
"There are always people who practice the "Sword of Immortality", but most of them are people who practice hard!" Dugu Wutian sighed, "My teacher's lineage is the direct descendant of the Tianjian Sect. Before my teacher, there were two or three practitioners in history. A senior who understood the true meaning of the sword, but due to their limited talent, they were already octogenarians by the time they understood the true meaning of the sword. At the same time, they were too obsessed with the Sword of Eternal Life and delayed their practice, so their cultivation level was very low. Only my teacher and I, I can be said to be a lucky person to have understood the true meaning of swordsmanship when I was in my twenties."
"Then, the "Sword Art of Immortality" should be used to understand the true meaning of swordsmanship, but I already have it!"
"Wrong!" Dugu Wutian disagreed, "The real power of the "Eternal Life Sword Art" can only be revealed after you understand the true meaning of the sword."