Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Jinling, the Qianwang Mansion!

Chen Jie leaned back in an exquisite tiger-skin chair, holding a book in his hands, reading with great interest.

Seated next to the chair was Li Lingyue, the eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty.

That's right,

After the Crown Prince Li Heng ascended the throne, Li Lingyue became the eldest princess.

The two had just had a fierce battle in the room, and now they were sitting together discussing martial arts.

The book Chen Jie was holding was the ultimate martial art in the Great Qian Dynasty's armory—the "Jingyun Sword Technique"!
"My lord, your aura has changed drastically lately. Have you already come to some understanding?"

"I always feel that you possess a terrifying sword intent that gives people a strong sense of oppression."

"This sword intent is even stronger than Master's!"

Li Lingyue sat beside Chen Jie, looking at him with admiration.

Her temperament also changed drastically, even becoming similar to that of Aunt Thirteen.

Chen Jie smiled and said:

"Even you can sense the change in my aura? That means I still can't fully control my sword intent!"

"I have been practicing swordsmanship during this period, especially after comprehending the 'Jingyun Sword Technique,' I have gained some insights!"

He cultivates the ultimate martial arts technique, the "Limitless Sword Technique," which is several levels stronger than the "Jingyun Sword Technique" in the Great Qian Martial Treasury.

However, he usually says that he practices the "Jingyun Sword Technique".

Li Lingyue asked in surprise, "Weren't you practicing the Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training before? Why did you suddenly switch to swordsmanship?"

As Chen Jie flipped through the "Jingyun Sword Technique," he said:
"The sword is the king of all weapons. Its attacks are ever-changing, its movements are swift as lightning, and its moves are unpredictable and elusive!"

"At the same level, swordsmanship is one of the strongest martial arts. Once it is cultivated to its peak, one has the power to kill opponents across borders!"

"After reading this book, 'The Amazing Cloud Sword Technique,' and studying its sword techniques and intent, I discovered some very interesting things."

finished,

Chen Jie simply put the sword manual of the "Jingyun Sword Technique" aside and continued:

"The founder of the 'Sword Master of the Startling Clouds' drew upon the incantations of Buddhist Tantric Buddhism and Taoist scriptures, integrating spiritual perception into his sword intent. When he cultivated to the extreme, he had the opportunity to achieve perfection, break through to the realm of Sword Saint, and shatter the void!"

"The two characters 'Jingyun' are quite profound, incorporating the grand scheme of heaven and earth into the sword technique, which is awe-inspiring and moving!"

"Using the sword to attain enlightenment and clouds as a medium, this founder of the unique 'Jingyun Sword Technique' was truly an unparalleled figure in the world."

A faint smile appeared on Chen Jie's face as he sighed.

Others may find it difficult to appreciate the profound meaning contained within the "Jingyun Sword Technique".

but,

Chen Jie, however, was different. He cultivated the "Limitless Sword Technique" and received the supreme inheritance of the "Limitless Sword Saint".

In the past few days, he activated the resonance of the [Martial Saint Sect] twice, consuming 200 million [Martial Arts Merit Points].

Therefore, his understanding of the "Jingyun Sword Technique" far surpasses that of others.

In essence, the "Jingyun Sword Technique" is also a type of "ultimate" sword technique, possessing immense power.

Upon hearing this, Li Lingyue smiled and said, "You can actually sense the sword intent of the founder?"

She cultivates the "Jingyun Sword Technique," but she cannot comprehend the essence of the "Ultimate Path."

"Ling Yue! Your martial arts level has been stuck at the Great Perfection of Marrow Transformation and Energy Transformation for quite some time. If you want to break through to the Blood-Moving Pill Energy, simply practicing hard will be twice the result with half the effort."

"I think you should read more books, calm yourself down, and integrate the principles of swordsmanship, fist fighting, and other martial arts."

"Only by comprehending one's own sword intent can one break free from the shackles of martial arts and step into a higher realm of martial arts."

"Many people have talked about some of the principles of martial arts, but it is not so easy to understand them on your own."

Chen Jie explained to Princess Lingyue with a smile:

“The ‘Sword Master of the Startling Clouds’ is a very interesting person. He was originally just a scholar and had never practiced martial arts.”

"But he was fond of alchemy and Taoist practices, and wrote many works on medicine, poetry, and Taoist methods."

"Read more of Ancestor Jingyun's books. They can help you refine your essence, energy, and spirit, and will be very helpful for advancing to the Refining Spirit Realm."

to be frank,
Chen Jie expressed his sincere admiration for this "Master Jingyun".

This person possesses exceptional comprehension abilities, and their insights into essence, energy, and spirit are truly unique.

Although Chen Jie practiced the Wuji Sword Technique, the insights of the "Ancestor Jingyun" were of great help to him.

Essence, Qi, and Spirit are actually integrated together, referring to the same thing.

When you practice your exercises, that's called "qi" (vital energy).

Sinking the Qi to the Dantian and using the Qi to generate power is the state when condensing strength.

Once it begins to build up momentum, it becomes incredibly efficient!
After accumulating power, it becomes [God]!
Therefore, when martial arts reach a certain level, the unity of 'essence, energy, and spirit' refers to the same thing.

call--!
After Chen Jie finished speaking, he closed his eyes slightly.

boom--!
At that moment, Li Lingyue felt that Chen Jie's aura had suddenly become like a mountain.

His heart, breathing, blood circulation, and everything else seemed to have stopped; he was as still as a mountain!

Li Lingyue even had the illusion that Chen Jie in front of her had turned into a mountain, as if he had lost all vitality.

However, an arc of light appeared on Chen Jie's body surface.

Like the morning sun, it enveloped his entire body.

The arc of light flowed and condensed continuously.

It seemed that the oppressive aura emanating from Chen Jie was the manifestation of the arc light emanating from his body.

Indeed, Li Lingyue couldn't help but close her eyes, feeling that the arc of light emanating from Chen Jie was the core of the oppressive feeling she had inside.

Ultimate Sword Intent!

Chen Jie's refined sword intent seemed to flow through the arc of light emanating from his body.

He exudes an air of sharpness and arrogance, giving off an overwhelming sense of pressure.

of course,

This is just a feeling; in reality, he doesn't have any radiance.

This is after Chen Jie's "Limitless Sword Technique" broke through to a deeper level, and after two resonances with the [Martial Saint Sect], he finally tempered himself with the sword and stepped into the Great Perfection of Blood-Moving Pill Force - Condensing Qi!
'Condensing Qi' is a process!
Once the Qi Condensation is successful, one will enter the 'Meridian Qi Condensation' realm.

"By tempering oneself with the power of qi and blood, over time, bones, blood, muscles, meridians, and so on will become stronger and stronger under the stimulation of sword intent and qi and blood!"

"The enhancement of life's potential is actually a process of continuous stimulation and improvement."

"My speed, strength, sword intent, and even my Refining Spirit Realm have all improved by leaps and bounds, making me more than twice as strong as before!"

Chen Jie snapped out of his meditative state.

He flicked his finger lightly.

Whoosh-!
The fine steel longsword on the table was drawn from its sheath with a sound.

Use your inner energy to guide your movements!
Although the longsword was not drawn quickly, it emitted a buzzing vibration, as if it had a spirit, and let out a low roar.

This is the high-frequency vibration generated after the Qi is used to execute sword techniques.

"Huh? Husband, you can control a sword with your qi? Impossible! You're only at the Blood Core Realm, how could you possibly control a sword with your qi?"

"Under normal circumstances, only when one's martial arts level reaches the 'Meridian Opening and Qi Strengthening' stage can one allow Qi to penetrate the body and kill without leaving a trace."

"Furthermore, how could a hollow vibrato be produced when the longsword is drawn so slowly?"

"The Void Tremor Explosion requires extremely high speed. How can a longsword, which is so slow, exhibit a Void Tremor state?"

"That's so strange—how did you do that?"

Li Lingyue stared in shock at Chen Jie's "using qi to control the sword".

This skill truly defies common sense in martial arts.

Chen Jie's sword technique was not based on speed or the strength of his internal energy.

resonance!

Indeed, although the steel longsword was drawn very slowly, it resonated with the heavens and earth.

This high-frequency hollow vibrato, when resonant, is incredibly powerful.

Although Chen Jie's 'qi-controlled sword' technique appeared slow, Li Lingyue could sense a terrifying killing intent emanating from him.

She knew very well that with her current strength at the Great Perfection of the Marrow Transformation Realm, she couldn't withstand Chen Jie's sword strike.

Chen Jie smiled calmly and said:

"In fact, boxing also contains the power of vibration. By using the energy and muscles to create a shaking motion, the power can be brought to its limit and can injure the enemy from a distance."

"Although the distance for injuring the enemy is very short, it relies solely on the flow of strong winds and the vibration of the air to create an airburst." "This state of injuring the enemy from a distance is what is commonly referred to as '罡劲' (Gang Jin)!"

"However, my swordsmanship is completely different now. Once I successfully condense my inner energy, its power will increase dramatically."

"Although my swordsmanship is somewhat similar to that of the Sword Master Jingyun, the artistic conception is completely different."

"I have long heard that Miyamoto Musashi, the greatest swordsman in the Orient, has cultivated his swordsmanship to the point of being 'invincible'."

"I'd really like to see just how strong his swordsmanship is!"

A sharp glint flashed in Chen Jie's eyes.

boom--!
Immediately afterwards, his aura exploded, revealing an invincible state of mind of 'who else but me!'

indeed,

Chen Jie's martial arts power exertion level has broken through to the point of mastering the Blood-Moving Pill Force.

He seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

That 'unrivaled state of mind' was a manifestation of the [Extreme Sword Intent], which greatly inflated his confidence.

Condensing Qi!

This is the most important threshold in martial arts, and also the threshold to becoming a [high-level] expert.

For a master of the Blood-Transferring Pill Force at its peak, achieving the goal of condensing internal energy and breaking through the shackles to reach the Meridian-Opening Internal Energy realm is extremely difficult.

In terms of strength,
The improvement of the Gang Jin (罡劲) level compared to the Ban Xue Dan Jin (搬血丹劲) is simply geometric.

The most important reason why Chen Jie was able to kill Yokoyama Sora and Nanzo Mitsuko at the Blood Pill Force Realm was that the sword intent condensed by his "Limitless Sword Technique" could break through the defense of a Gang Force expert.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for anyone else to achieve [Breaking the Qi]!
Swish-!
Next,
With a push of his feet, Chen Jie's body soared into the air like a flying eagle.

He stood quietly on the rooftop, like a golden rooster standing on one leg.

Clang——!
Immediately afterwards, the fine steel longsword in his hand stood in mid-air in front of him.

this moment,
His breathing was steady, and his whole body trembled slightly.

Swish—swish—swish—!
The longsword beside him began to dance.

Hook, hang, point, pick, stab, flick, chop—!
The swordplay was fluid and seamless, executed in one continuous motion.

Li Lingyue stood under the eaves of the courtyard, looking up at Chen Jie's figure.

Her eyes were as clear as mountain spring water as she watched Chen Jie at this moment, his body and sword becoming one, his blood, bones, meridians, and internal organs all merging with the sword intent.

I am the sword, and the sword is me!
Chen Jie's sword intent was not displayed through sword techniques.

Instead, it is the energy and spiritual awareness of the whole body that, from the inside out, unifies the sword moves, sword momentum, and sword intent, forming a wondrous state.

call--!
Li Lingyue couldn't help but close her eyes, carefully sensing Chen Jie's current state.

this moment,
Chen Jie stood on the rooftop, looking up at the sun in the east.

He did not continue to use his swordsmanship, but a terrifying sword aura enveloped the area, giving people an endless sense of oppression.

Chen Jie's image was deeply imprinted in Li Lingyue's mind.

She stared blankly at Chen Jie's figure standing on the rooftop, completely mesmerized.

suddenly,
The true energy within Chen Jie's body became violent, like a ferocious beast, roaring repeatedly.

Clang——!
A metallic clang rang out, and it was as if a hurricane had swept through the entire Qianwang Mansion.

The atmosphere surrounding them just now was completely swept away in their current berserk state.

Immediately following, a fierce and domineering killing intent descended, like a demon god descending from hell.

Woohoo——!
A hurricane swept around, and the air was thick with the stench of bloodshed, filling the surroundings with a chilling atmosphere.

Even from hundreds of meters away, the Ximen Hall guards on guard duty were too frightened to utter a sound by the murderous aura emanating from them.

The aura Chen Jie unleashed at this moment was completely different from before!
If he was the inheritor of the will of the Sword Saint just now, then he is now the mad slaughter of the Sword Demon.

-

When Chen Jie was in Nanjing.

General Oyama Iwao of the Kwantung Army of the Eastern Ocean is planning a general offensive against the Daqian Dynasty.

Officers at all levels of the Kwantung Army headquarters stationed in Northeast China, as well as all staff officers of the Japanese Army, held a meeting to discuss the matter.

Da Shanyan knew better than anyone else that if this all-out attack failed...

Then,

It will be extremely difficult to conquer the Great Qian Dynasty in the future.

Even if he personally supervised the battle and landed in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions, he probably wouldn't be able to complete the mission.

therefore,

This all-out offensive must be a decisive battle to decide the fate of the nation.

All pre-war preparations must be perfected, and weapons, ammunition, and supplies must be ensured to be in perfect condition.

This is why, after receiving news that the three major fleets of the Eastern Ocean had been defeated by the Ximentang fleet, Oyama Iwao spent a full month planning before launching a second general offensive against the Daqian Dynasty.

Having a long preparation time isn't necessarily a bad thing.

The logistical preparations for this planned final offensive were very thorough.

To conquer the Great Qian Dynasty, we must defeat the garrison of Ximentang.

In addition, it is essential to ensure the safety of the Japanese army in Northeast China.

As long as the Kwantung Army in Northeast China is not attacked, Oyama Iwao can devote all his energy to the offensive.

therefore,

Oyama Iwao decided to mobilize all five major fleets of the Eastern Ocean, gathering 300,000 troops to bypass the area where Ximentang was stationed and land in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions.

With the help of the Ninth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions, the landing of the Japanese army in the Great Qian Dynasty went very smoothly.

in addition,

The Kwantung Army split into two routes, encircling the Hanzhong region from southern Jiangxi and southern Hunan.

The Japanese army numbered 300,000, plus the troops under Hong Chaoge, as well as the armies of Prince Ning, Li Mu, and Prince Shu, Li Chuang, totaling 700,000 troops.

Simultaneously,

In the Northeast region, the Kwantung Army still had 500,000 troops remaining, with the aim of containing the large armies of Northern Russia and Kwan Kirin in the north.

Through several major battles between the Kwantung Army and Nishino, the Japanese military conducted in-depth research and summarized Nishino's tactics and fighting methods.

Oyama Iwao and other commanders of the Japanese army were very familiar with Ximen Tang's tactics.

Artillery formations, arc formations, crossfire, and varied, unconventional tactics.

The most terrifying aspect of the Westgate is its high mobility and unparalleled heavy firepower.

Especially when Chen Jie personally led the army into battle, the morale of the troops was as solid as a mountain.

Tactics such as infiltration, division, surprise attack, counter-encirclement, fire coverage, positional warfare, and flanking maneuvers were employed, and almost no one could withstand Ximentang's firepower suppression.

Whether facing the Japanese army, the rebel armies of local feudal lords, or the Western allied forces.

Ximentang's combined tactics were displayed to the fullest extent, with immense destructive power.

Although Prince Qian, Chen Jie, was not stationed in the Hanzhong region to command the troops.

but,

Xu Xiaodao and Aman, the generals in charge of the main battle in the Hanzhong area, were deeply influenced by Chen Jie and grasped the essence of Ximentang's tactics.

Ah Man's blitzkrieg tactics, in particular, were outstanding.

In the Battle of Songjiang Prefecture, Aman's army, with fewer troops, achieved a great victory and routed the Sakata Army.

to be frank,
After various studies and analyses within the Eastern Army.

Almost all the Japanese officers praised the tactics and strategies implemented by Aman.

Especially in positional warfare, the Ximentang Special Operations Regiment's counter-encirclement tactics brought the power of artillery to its limit.

Recently, Emperor Meiji has become somewhat impatient.

He wants to completely conquer the Great Qian Dynasty!

Therefore,
General Oyama Iwao of the Eastern Army was under immense pressure.

If we can't cripple Ximentang in the next battle...

Then,

The situation for the Japanese army will become increasingly difficult—! (End of Chapter)