27: Original text: Chapter 27, 18 consecutive knives Modified: 27: Original text: Chapter 27, 18 consecutive knives Modified: “You said you’ve already achieved small success in the Zen Meditation Posture?”
In the backyard of Ming Pearl Restaurant, Sunx Neng looked at Bai Ziyue with a face full of surprise.
Bai Ziyue nodded calmly, saying, “Uncle Sunx promised that if I achieved small success in the Zen Meditation Posture, he would teach me a sword technique.
Now I have achieved small success.”
As he spoke, Bai Ziyue did not hesitate and directly demonstrated the Zen Meditation Posture in front of Sunx Neng.
He stood still with his feet, but his body rose and fell, resembling a galloping horse, sometimes twisting like a snake.
When the blood in his body circulated rapidly, a visibly steaming mist emerged in the cold early winter air.
The Zen Meditation Posture transforming from static to dynamic was indeed a symptom of achieving small success.
Having already perfected the Zen Meditation Posture, controlling his body to exhibit the state of small success was an easy task for him.
“I remember it hasn’t been long since you entered the Zen Meditation Posture, has it?
Sunx Neng spoke, his face changing color, saying incredulously, “Really only forty days?”
Bai Ziyue stopped the posture, quietly not speaking.
“Within the Qinghe Town branch, the fastest anyone has achieved small success in the Zen Meditation Posture is about fifty days.
Only in Wujiang County have there been talents who achieved it within forty days.
It seems you are such a talent.
No, you are even more talented than those people.
Because you still have to work daily, the actual time you spent training is significantly less than theirs.”
Sunx Neng spoke, visibly moved.
He considered himself knowledgeable and experienced but didn’t expect to encounter such a martial arts prodigy in the humble Ming Pearl Restaurant.
Taking a deep breath, Sunx Neng suddenly felt this might also be an opportunity for him.
“I will naturally teach you the sword technique.
I can teach you right now.
But afterward, you must come with me to meet someone.”
Sunx Neng said with a smile.
Sunx Neng showed a hint of respect on his face, saying, “Actually, I can guess even if you don’t say it.
You definitely offended someone.
Otherwise, you wouldn’t have been relegated to a miscellaneous disciple as soon as you entered the gang.
At this time, you need someone of Mr.
Hou’s standing to give you a hand.
With his endorsement, you will undoubtedly be promoted directly to Inner Sect Apprentice.
By then, you may not even care about the sword technique I teach you.”
“Uncle Sunx’s help is something I have always remembered and am very grateful for.”
Bai Ziyue hinted with excitement in his heart, saying at the perfect moment.
Inner Sect Apprentice.
He naturally wanted to become an Inner Sect Apprentice.
Because it represented opportunity, resources, and martial arts.
Many martial skills he cannot currently learn would be available with just an application.
The resources he could not enjoy would also be distributed to him normally…
“Little Yue, I know you have always been a person who repays kindness.
Hearing you say that puts me at ease.”
Sunx Neng seemed satisfied with Bai Ziyue’s words.
His tone shifted and he said, “Next, I’ll first teach you this sword technique, the Eighteen Linked Blades.”
“The Eighteen Linked Blades is a sword technique known for its speed.
One strike follows another, a continuous and unbroken flow.
The technique isn’t complicated.
The true complexity lies in the power application within your arms.
Next, I’ll teach you the moves of the technique first.
Once you’ve mastered the moves, then you can learn the power application to grasp it more quickly.”
Speaking of martial arts, Sunx Neng’s face rarely turned serious.
He didn’t have a long sword with him, only a kitchen knife.
Holding the kitchen knife, he began to directly demonstrate the sword technique.
Perhaps fearing Bai Ziyue might not grasp it, he demonstrated every move very slowly.
Bai Ziyue’s memory was quite good.
Since awakening his spirit attribute and pushing it to the current limit, his memory became even more astonishing.
After just one demonstration, he had grasped about seventy to eighty percent of the Eighteen Linked Blades technique.
By the time Sunx Neng demonstrated it a second time, he had completely memorized it without any mistakes.
“Alright, now you try practicing it.”
Seeing the eager expression on Bai Ziyue’s face, Sunx Neng said.
Bai Ziyue nodded, drawing out a Slaughter Saber.
This Slaughter Saber was the one he used last time to kill a ghost.
He had naturally brought it along to learn the sword technique from Sunx Neng.
In the backyard, Bai Ziyue positioned himself with the saber tip slightly raised, then swiftly slashed out.
The saber light folded, withdrew, and then ascended for another slash.
One slash followed another, not fast but giving a continuous, unbroken feeling.
Soon, Bai Ziyue executed the entire Eighteen Linked Blades technique.
Each move closely resembled what Sunx Neng had shown, with very little difference.
However, Bai Ziyue felt that perhaps due to his ignorance of the power application method, the technique, although executed, lacked significant power, less effective than his full-force strikes.
“Good, not bad, but there’s still some room for improvement in the power application.
The final strike was a bit too light.”
Sunx Neng’s face slightly twitched.
Bai Ziyue had learned the Eighteen Linked Blades after only two demonstrations, which shocked him.
He could only lightly point out an insignificant flaw.
Bai Ziyue nodded seriously, remembering the advice.
Then, Sunx Neng had Bai Ziyue practice a few more times before finally starting to teach him the power application method for the Eighteen Linked Blades.
“Any martial technique, if it only has forms but no power transmission, is just an empty show with no real strength.
Only with the power transmission can one achieve feats like cleaving mountains and rocks, slashing through Vajra.
The Eighteen Linked Blades, though not the highest martial technique, has its unique aspects.
The technique is not difficult to enter.
If you can split and use each strike accurately and without error in power transmission, you can consider it entry-level.
Usually, with dedicated practice for two to three months, one can achieve this.
However, achieving small success is much harder.
Some people practice for three to five years without reaching this stage.
Small success in the Eighteen Linked Blades requires transforming three strikes into one in an instant.
Linking eighteen strikes into six in the blink of an eye, the power can increase by a factor of one.
For great success, six strikes merge into one, visually appearing as only three strikes…
This can directly double the power output.”
Sunx Neng said, demonstrating the technique with a kitchen knife.
In his hands, the saber light intertwined, and in an instant, three strikes merged into one.
One slash split a half-meter high bluestone in the backyard into two.
Bai Ziyue approached to see the smooth and clean cut surface.
“Eighteen Linked Blades, small success?”
Bai Ziyue showed a timely look of admiration.
“That’s right, I acquired this technique only two years ago and have already achieved small success.”
Sunx Neng spoke, revealing a trace of pride.
But soon, a shadow appeared in his eyes.
If he had this sword technique back then, perhaps his leg wouldn’t have been severely injured…
But, there’s no ‘if’ in this world.