Chapter 44

After listening to Dugu Sheng's words, Su Peng couldn't help but inwardly grumble, "By saying that, you not only discouraged me but also didn't satisfy my curiosity!"

Just as he was about to ask more, he saw Dugu Sheng suddenly stand upright and bow to someone behind Su Peng, saying, "Master."

Su Peng turned around and saw that Yun Daizi had come over at some point and was standing behind them.

Su Peng hurriedly bowed, but Yun Daizi waved his hand and said, "Su Peng, your physical strength should have recovered somewhat. Sheng, give your junior brother an ordinary long sword and let him demonstrate his sword technique."

Dugu Sheng nodded, searched through the sword bag, and pulled out an ordinary steel long sword, handing it to Su Peng.

Su Peng took the sword, and Yun Daizi said, "Just perform your sword technique casually, focusing on natural and smooth movements, and do what feels comfortable for you."

After hearing Yun Daizi's words, Su Peng nodded, held the iron sword, and began to practice his sword technique.

Most of the techniques in his mind were those Dugu Sheng had demonstrated to him a few days ago. Su Peng slowly performed these techniques, but not too quickly. Yun Daizi watched for a while and nodded slightly, saying, "Now imagine your second senior brother as your opponent and practice with him."

Su Peng nodded and recalled the sword techniques Dugu Sheng had demonstrated on the fifth day. He immediately felt a great deal of pressure, and his movements slowed down as he slowly practiced and thought.

Yun Daizi stood in front of Su Peng, watching him practice for about half an hour.

"Alright, you can stop now," Yun Daizi said.

Su Peng stopped his sword technique. After half an hour, he was already sweating. Yun Daizi stepped forward and said, "I have a general understanding of your sword technique's potential."

Pausing, Yun Daizi continued, "From your sword technique, I can see that whenever you face a strong enemy, you first adapt to their sword technique, striving to gradually gain an unbeatable position, then slowly analyze or use your intuition to find flaws in their technique. This is known as 'first adapting, then countering, first establishing, then breaking.' This may be related to your personality."

After hearing Yun Daizi's words, Su Peng nodded slightly. His sword technique indeed seemed to be like that, which was very different from Dugu Sheng's. Dugu Sheng's sword technique exuded a sense of dominance, breaking through any martial arts technique with sheer force, giving the impression of overwhelming power. However, it wasn't just brute force; the subtleties were hidden in its simplicity, truly embodying the concept of 'great skill appears clumsy, great wisdom appears foolish.'

This kind of sword technique was probably related to one's innate personality.

"Master, is there a suitable sword technique for my style?" Su Peng asked Yun Daizi, who nodded and said, "The Purple Mist Sect has existed for over a thousand years, and there have been many talented predecessors. There are countless martial arts techniques passed down. Based on your personality and sword technique, there is one set of sword techniques that would be very suitable for you."

"Really? What sword technique is it?" Su Peng asked.

Yun Daizi didn't answer immediately but said to Su Peng, "Give me the sword."

Su Peng opened his hand, and before he could throw the sword, it seemed to be lifted by something and flew into Yun Daizi's hand.

Yun Daizi held the steel sword, made a starting gesture, and slowly began to practice the sword technique.

As Su Peng watched this set of sword techniques, he, who had already grasped the essence of the sword, unexpectedly entered a state of mental attraction, as if captivated by Yun Daizi's sword technique.

"Ten years of sword polishing is ordinary, blending with the dust as if it were nothing. Who has ever seen the heart of the sword, the blade untested, waiting for the right moment. When the true meaning is suddenly understood, the tiger roars and the dragon cries, illuminating the world, capturing all evil and sweeping away the web of deceit, gathering the remnants of the wicked and casting them into the heavens!"

Yun Daizi chanted the sword mantra while practicing the sword technique.

Su Peng felt a large amount of information entering his consciousness, and his wrist and body began to move involuntarily.

After about three incense sticks' time, Yun Daizi finally finished the set of sword techniques, made a closing gesture, and stood still with the sword.

"How about it, Su Peng, what have you understood?" Yun Daizi asked, looking at Su Peng.

Su Peng thought for a moment and said, "Disciple observed this set of sword techniques, which at first glance seem ordinary, even mediocre. However, when viewed through the essence of the sword, there is an extraordinary and profound sword principle within. The sword technique is simple, yet it contains various changes, and it seems to harbor a life force, lying dormant, and the greater the pressure from the opponent's sword technique, the more potential this set of sword techniques can unleash."

"You are teachable," Yun Daizi smiled and nodded. "Indeed, this set of sword techniques was created by a predecessor of our sect about seven hundred years ago. This predecessor had a calm and peaceful personality, not fond of competing with others, and even less willing to embarrass them. However, his martial arts were extraordinary, almost invincible in his time. Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on him, and during that period, he had to constantly engage in duels due to sect affairs. He felt that the martial arts of our sect were too dominant, and winning without giving others face or leaving room for them was too absolute. After ten years of duels, he created this set of sword techniques."

"This set of sword techniques originally had no name, but a later predecessor gave it a pseudonym, 'Half-Form Sword Technique.' The name 'Half-Form' implies that each move is only half a form. The wonder of this sword technique lies in the fact that whether it is used against mediocre sword techniques or top-tier sword techniques, the result is always a narrow victory, just barely winning by a move or two. Therefore, it was jokingly called 'Half-Form Sword Technique' by the predecessors of our sect."

"From your sword technique, which involves first adapting, then countering, first establishing, then breaking, this 'Half-Form Sword Technique' is very suitable for you. I will pass this sword technique to you as your main practice," Yun Daizi said to Su Peng.

Su Peng was somewhat speechless... This martial arts technique didn't seem very strong, appearing quite ordinary, and even mediocre, barely winning against mediocre sword techniques.

But to say it wasn't strong, the predecessor who created this sword technique was a super expert who won so much he didn't want to win anymore, and even created this set of sword techniques. Moreover, according to his master, this 'Half-Form Sword Technique' could even break through top-tier sword techniques.

So this sword technique was truly between the extremes of being extremely strong and ordinary.

"Never mind, what suits you is the best," Su Peng thought and then said to Yun Daizi, "Please, Master, teach me the essence of this sword technique!"

Yun Daizi nodded, stroked his beard, and said...

...

Within an hour in the afternoon, Su Peng had learned this 'Half-Form Sword Technique.'

In the Purple Mist Sect, all sword techniques and martial arts start with the essence of the sword. Su Peng had already mastered the basic essence, so Yun Daizi quickly passed the essence of the 'Half-Form Sword Technique' to him.

Yun Daizi returned to the training hall, instructing Su Peng to practice the sword technique until he was proficient and then come back for another set of internal cultivation techniques.

After an hour of practice, Su Peng had mastered the 'Half-Form Sword Technique.' Taking advantage of the absence of others, Su Peng checked his skills and attributes.

He was surprised to find that his martial arts experience had increased to over 9,700 after overcoming his heart demon, almost reaching 10,000.

His insight and perception had also increased slightly.

Su Peng knew that insight and perception were the hardest attributes to increase, but they had improved due to the circumstances.

The 'Half-Form Sword Technique' that Su Peng had practiced to the first level was actually a dark gold-level sword technique!

Moreover, the description of the martial arts was even more astonishing!

"Half-Form Sword Technique: Gradually absorbs the attack pressure from the opponent's sword technique, converting it into a killing move. Specializes in sword defense and adaptability. During a sword duel, it can sense the power of the opponent's sword technique and return a percentage of the damage. At the first level, it absorbs 75% of the sword or weapon attack power * the opponent's martial arts level weight parameter, and after an hour of combat, it can unleash a killing move that returns the total attack * the opponent's martial arts level weight parameter * 105% damage absorbed over the past half hour, with a 35% chance of causing the opponent to lose their offensive ability. Each level up to the fifth level increases the attack absorption by 5%, reduces the killing move's charging time by five minutes, and increases the damage return by 5% and the chance of causing the opponent to lose their offensive ability by 5%."

"Pretty strong..." Su Peng was mentally invigorated after reading the description of the 'Half-Form Sword Technique.'

"Damage absorption, damage return, killing move... Overall, it's strong but not outrageously so... However, needing an hour to charge the killing move is a bit frustrating."

Su Peng thought to himself.

After playing the game for so long, Su Peng had a good understanding of the data and parameters in the game. The data parameters were just a reference from a mathematical perspective, and the actual performance could vary due to various situations.

"Junior brother, go to Master first; don't keep him waiting," Dugu Sheng said to Su Peng at this moment.

Su Peng nodded, returned the iron sword to Dugu Sheng, and headed to the training hall.

Entering the training hall, Su Peng came to Yun Daizi, who was sitting on a cushion. Yun Daizi had already placed two books in front of him.

"You came just in time. This body technique and this cultivation technique are also quite suitable for you," Yun Daizi said to Su Peng.

Su Peng nodded and looked at the two secret manuals. One was titled "Molten Lake Heart Technique," and the other was...

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This chapter is a bit dull, but it's necessary to set the stage. After Su Peng masters his martial arts, he will venture into the world.

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