Chapter 46: Sword Technique Manuals

In the blink of an eye, over four years had passed since Lin Yang bowed under Yu Daiyan’s tutelage.

His height and appearance had transformed from those of a tiny six-year-old child into those of a half-grown youth.

Looking at Lin Yang before him, Yu Daiyan felt a deep surge of emotion, as if watching a seed he planted himself gradually growing and turning into a towering tree.

“Judging by your posture, your internal energy cultivation seems to be progressing well?”

“Thanks to your blessings, Master, I have completed the foundational cultivation of the Pure Element Technique.

From here on, I simply need to practice step-by-step according to the formula.”

“That is good.” Yu Daiyan nodded slightly.

“This Pure Element Technique was passed down from a mysterious Taoist lineage, so even I do not know much about it.

Since Master himself arranged for you to learn this internal manual, he naturally has his reasons.

If there is anything you don’t understand, remember to go to the rear mountain and consult him.”

“Yes, I understand.

Master, I plan to practice some advanced sword techniques next.

Do you have any suggestions?”

Yu Daiyan pondered for a moment, then nodded gently: “Since your internal energy cultivation is on the right track, it is indeed time for you to begin practicing sword techniques.

Apart from a few profound sword techniques on Wudang Mountain, the general manuals are all kept in the Library.

Go see your Sect Uncle Zhang first, choose a suitable manual there to read, and begin practicing.

Once you are familiar with the routines of those techniques, I will apply to Master later so you can select an advanced sword technique to study.”

Lin Yang nodded gently.

Since there were sword technique manuals in the Library, starting with a few general ones for practice sounded like a good plan.

After all, according to the tasks assigned by the Scholar System, he needed to master a hundred sword techniques.

Among those hundred techniques, ordinary sword forms would inevitably make up the majority.

“Yes, I understand.

Thank you for your guidance, Master.”

“Mm, you may arrange your schedule yourself from now on.

In my current physical state, there isn’t much left I can teach you.”

Yu Daiyan closed his eyes gently, turning toward the sun as he quieted down once more.

Lin Yang did not linger in the yard and quickly returned to his room.

Early the next morning, Lin Yang arrived at the Library.

“Oh, Junior Brother Qingyang! It has been a long time since I last saw you in the Library.

What have you been busy with lately?”

On the first floor of the Library, Zhang Songxi’s disciple immediately greeted Lin Yang with great enthusiasm.

Lin Yang’s status on Wudang Mountain was extremely special now.

Not only was he Yu Daiyan’s disciple, but even second-generation disciples like Zhang Songxi held him in high regard.

Naturally, the other third-generation disciples felt compelled to curry favor with him.

Lin Yang smiled slightly: “Senior Brother, I’ve been busy cultivating my internal energy during this time.

Now that my internal energy training has reached a milestone, I came to the Library to select a suitable sword technique to study.”

“Looking for sword manuals? That’s simple.

There are quite a few sword techniques stored in the Library.

However, if you want to find the most suitable one, it’s best to ask Master.

He knows the exact state of every sword technique in the Library better than anyone.”

“Alright, thank you, Senior Brother.

I will go up and find Sect Uncle Zhang now.” After speaking, Lin Yang walked upstairs.

Soon, he met Zhang Songxi on the third floor of the Library.

“You brat, you haven’t visited my Library for more than half a year!

How is your internal energy cultivation coming along?

Have you made progress?”

Seeing Lin Yang, Zhang Songxi stepped forward, clapped his shoulder, and asked with concern.

“Thank you for your concern, Sect Uncle.

My internal energy cultivation is already on the right track.”

“That is good.

It’s a pity you didn’t practice Master’s Pure Yang Pure Ultimate Technique.

However, it doesn’t matter.

Since Master arranged for you to cultivate the Pure Element Technique, he naturally has his own thoughts.

Just practice diligently.

In the future, a spot among the top experts of the martial world will certainly belong to you.” Lin Yang smiled, nodding without offering too much explanation.

“So, what books are you looking to read this time?”

“Sect Uncle, I would like to look through some sword technique manuals.

I’ve learned basic sword forms before, but I haven’t had the chance to practice more advanced sword techniques yet.

Now that my internal energy is on the right track, I want to find a manual to study and research.”

“I see.

It is indeed time for you to touch upon sword practice.

After all, having only internal energy without sword techniques will cause many inconveniences when walking the martial world in the future.

How about this? We have a technique called the Xuan Gong Sword in our Library.

It isn’t overwhelmingly powerful, but it has broad applicability.

It’s quite good for building a foundation as a transitional technique.

I’ll go get it for you right now.” Saying that, Zhang Songxi stepped toward the fourth floor.

Before long, he brought down a wooden box, opened it before Lin Yang, and revealed several booklets inside: “This Xuan Gong Sword has a total of 108 stances.

It also includes matching methods for breath control and internal energy guidance.

Take a good look first, and ask me if there’s anything you don’t understand.” Lin Yang nodded gently, took the box from Zhang Songxi, and sat down at a nearby desk.

Drawing a volume from the box, he began reading quietly.

The content inside the booklet was not overly long.

Every page featured a simple sketch of a swordsman.

The swordsman in the drawing assumed various sword stances, while small notes alongside detailed the distinct breath control and internal energy guidance for each move.

Lin Yang read through, comprehending while trying to simulate these sword stances in his mind.

However, as he continued reading, his movements suddenly paused.

He abruptly realized a problem: these sword stances were all paired with unique breath control methods and internal energy guidance techniques.

They all required guiding internal energy from the dantian into the meridians of the hand, then pouring it into the sword held in hand.

Only in this manner could the sword unleash the full power intended by the technique.

Yet, Lin Yang’s hand meridians were not actually opened.

Without internal energy filling the acupoints of his hand meridians, every time he directed internal energy to his hands, he had to draw it all the way up from his dantian anew.

This was only possible because he possessed the traits of the Scholar System.

Otherwise, an ordinary person attempting to mobilize dantian energy without opened hand meridians would find it nearly impossible.

Even with his system traits, the time required to channel internal energy from his dantian to his hands was considerable.

This virtually shut the door on his ability to practice sword techniques.

Unless he gave up on opening his leg meridians for now and switched to opening his hand meridians instead.

Once the acupoints within his hand meridians were filled with internal energy, only then could he display the true power of sword techniques.

At this moment, Lin Yang felt a wave of hesitation in his heart.

He did not know whether he should alter his original cultivation plan just to practice sword techniques.