Stepping on the demon door, the witch becomes the strongest

Chapter 760: Ningning's New Swordsmanship

Yunjin is actually a soft girl.

Although it may occasionally show mental oppression, the body will definitely fall down with a single push.

While seemingly on par with Ruoxi in combat prowess, they were actually quite different. Ruoxi was inexperienced, playful, and incredibly sensitive, begging for mercy at the slightest provocation. Yunjin, on the other hand, proactively laid low—she cared more about Yanyu's feelings than her own.

Of course, a gentle, delicate, considerate and caring personality is indeed suitable for being a mother.

But Yan Yu hadn't lied to her. How could he care for his family if the enemy wasn't destroyed? He had no plans to get married or have children yet, so he could only put up with the girl who loved him.

Alas, I have given too much to my country and my people, so it’s better not to mention it!

Half an hour later, the two of them were lying on the bed, hugging each other. Yun Jin picked up the thermos cup on the bedside table, handed it to Yan Yu and said:

"I made you some tea."

Look, what does it mean to be considerate? Zhao Yuanzhen is afraid that he will never be able to learn this in ten thousand years.

Yan Yu took her cup and took a sip of the warm and fragrant tea. He felt that all the water he had lost was replenished.

"What kind of flower tea is this?" He savored the taste in his mouth. "It tastes quite strange."

"I planted and blended it myself." Yun Jin smiled gently, "Some of the ingredients are spiritual herbs that are not available on the market."

"Can you grow spiritual herbs?" Yan Yu asked in surprise.

"I tried many times," Su Yunjin replied. "I even consulted Teacher Mei, but in the end, only two or three plants survived."

"That's quite impressive." Yan Yu thought to himself, could it be that Secretary Su also has the talent of an herbalist? It's not like Ye Jun, whose talent was buried by the team.

Of course, compared to her ability to grow spiritual herbs, Yan Yu was more concerned about another piece of news she revealed:
"Are you very close to Teacher Mei?"

"It's okay." Su Yunjin explained, "She's better at academics. After hearing that I'm interested in growing spiritual herbs, we occasionally discuss this topic."

In other words, they are purely academic enthusiasts.

Why does it seem like Teacher Mei knows a little bit about everything? Was she really a sword immortal before she traveled through time?
As they chatted, Yan Yu suddenly became a little eager. He gently ran his fingers through her beautiful and soft hair and asked casually:
"By the way, how long do your parents plan to stay this time? Are they going to wait until you're done with your tribulation?"

"Of course not." Su Yunjin adjusted his posture and said, "The date of the tribulation is strictly confidential. How can we let them know? Hmm... I'll ask later."

Yan Yu stayed close to her for more than half an hour before leaving with Yun Jin's reluctant farewell.

He had come back specifically to confirm Yun Jin's state of mind for the tribulation. Seeing that her mental state remained stable, Yan Yu felt relieved, believing that she would be able to face the tribulation with the best attitude.

I definitely didn't come back just to post.

There was still some time before Yun Jin passed the tribulation, and Yan Yu had no plans to go back to work immediately, so he wandered around the base.

By the way, where did Chen Lingyun go?
Zhao Yuanzhen and Xie Ruoxi went out to eat, Su Yunjin was in her room, and Chen Lingyun was nowhere to be found, so Yan Yu sent a message to Lin Ning, asking for her location.

Lin Ning replied that she was practicing swordsmanship in the underground training ground.

That's strange. Without my guidance, why are you practicing blindly behind closed doors?
When Yan Yu arrived at the underground training ground of the base, he saw Lin Ning and Li Minghu practicing swordsmanship against each other.

Li Minghu's swordsmanship remained as graceful and elegant as ever. The Valkyrie, meticulous in her approach, maintained an impenetrable defense, waiting for any flaw in Lin Ning's swordsmanship to slip in and strike the enemy with a single blow, a classic example of a preemptive strike strategy.

Lin Ning was most afraid of this kind of play, because her strengths lay in her reaction speed and her extremely fast attacks. Once she was blocked by Li Minghu and could not attack, it would be difficult for her to change her tactics later.

After all, there's always a price to pay for every gain. She's a person whose hands are quicker than her brain, so it's going to be difficult for her to think before she draws her sword...

Ok?
Yan Yu was suddenly shocked to find that Li Minghu's defense line was showing signs of collapse!
It’s not that there’s something wrong with her sword defense, but the details of Lin Ning’s swordsmanship... are already a little difficult to understand.

The details of swordsmanship, like the font used for writing, depend on the sword techniques the swordsman cultivates. For example, the vast majority of Lu Kingdom's swordsmen currently cultivate the textbook version of sword control provided by Mei Yingxue, or more accurately, the Emei Sword School's general principles of swordsmanship.

Lin Ning's situation was unique. Having previously gained relevant skills, she, under Yan Yu's guidance, practiced the principles of Kunlun Sword Control. Compared to the Emei Sword Technique, which emphasizes swift and fierce attacks, Kunlun Sword Control emphasizes both offense and defense. This allowed Ning Ning, who already relied on her reaction speed, to avoid being overly aggressive in favorable situations and forced to falter in unfavorable ones.

But what Lin Ning was displaying wasn't the original Kunlun Sword Controlling Technique, nor was it Teacher Mei's version of the Emei Sword Technique, but...

It's hard to comment.

Every specific sword technique detail often has a purpose. For example, "seeking curves within straightness" increases margin for error in subsequent moves; "seeking straightness within curves" shortens the sword's path for a faster impact. Therefore, Kunlun Sword Techniques primarily focus on seeking curves within straightness, while Emei Sword Techniques primarily focus on seeking straightness within curves. Newcomers, unsure of the underlying principles, may develop subtle insights as they gain proficiency, but veterans like Yan Yu can instantly discern the enhanced effectiveness of these subtle changes. However, the many details of Lin Ning's current swordsmanship transcend the simple "seeking curves within straightness" or "seeking straightness within curves." Rather, they embrace "curves within straightness, straightness within curves; curves when steady, straightness when swift." Or, even more dramatically, "the essence of change lies in the heart." Freed from the dogmatic constraints of written sword techniques, they now possess the faint outline of a certain ultimate simplicity in kendo.

When did this arrogant Lemon become so powerful?
Yan Yu wanted to continue observing and pondering. Even if he came to learn such a superb and exquisite sword technique, he would benefit immensely.

But Lin Ning quickly noticed the captain coming, quickly stopped the attack, and then trotted to Yan Yu's side, shouting in surprise:

"Captain, you're finally back!"

"I came to see how you're preparing for the tribulation." Yan Yu had already suppressed his initial surprise and instead revealed a serious expression. "Your swordsmanship... is quite interesting. Where did you learn it from?"

"Uh." Lin Ning seemed to hesitate for a moment, "I figured it out myself, is that okay?"

"Yourself?" Yan Yu immediately became skeptical. "Are you capable of this?"

Lin Ning immediately became angry:

"Why am I not able to do it? Ask Ming Hu!"

"I'll testify," Li Minghu said with a smile. "I've been practicing swordplay with Ningning all this time. Her swordplay was just a concept at first, and we gradually perfected it through our practice and communication."

Yan Yu nodded. "It was designed by the Valkyrie, so there's no problem with that. It makes perfect sense."

Seeing that the captain no longer had any doubts when he heard that it was Li Minghu who was involved, although Lin Ning didn't say anything, she felt more and more depressed in her heart:

Stinky Yanyu, bad Yanyu, hate Yanyu! Why don’t you believe that I have this level of swordsmanship, but you don’t doubt it when Minghu gets involved?

"Because you truly don't have the swordsmanship to do this," the Fairy in the Mirror said with a sneer, transmitting a voice message to her. "You don't dare to learn what I teach you. If you show it to Li Minghu, she'll see that there's nothing wrong with it. This proves that her vision and awareness are far superior to yours..."

"Shut up!" Lin Ning yelled, "I still don't know what your true form is, how can I trust you?"

"Why would you care what my true form is?" The Immortal in the Mirror sneered. "Let me be blunt. You're so weak, I wouldn't choose you if I were to take over someone else's body. Look, everyone else on your team has already achieved Core Formation, Su Yunjin is about to undergo the Tribulation, and Chen Lingyun will also undergo the Tribulation in the first round of the third batch. In the end, aren't you still the last one?"

Lin Ning was so hurt by her that she didn't want to talk anymore. She could only stare at Yan Yu with murderous eyes, which made his scalp tingle. He quickly raised his hands to show surrender and said with a smile:

"Just kidding, your swordsmanship is truly impressive. My biggest concern was that you relied too much on your reaction speed to initiate the attack, which would result in insufficient follow-up changes and poor ability to deal with sudden and complex situations. Now it seems that your immersion and attainments in swordsmanship are far superior to my expectations. Even if you face the heavenly tribulation next, I think there won't be any problems."

Lin Ning immediately smiled and asked:
"Then I'll apply for a third round of tribulation, is it okay to go with Lingyun?"

"Of course no problem." Yan Yu replied, "Where's Ming Hu?"

"I'm not in a hurry," Li Minghu replied. "My physical condition is not good, and I'm afraid it would be dangerous if I forced myself to overcome the tribulation. The commander has already talked to me about it. He said that he would wait until there are more Jindan Zhenren and go to the secret realm to find a treatment method. It would be safer for me to completely resolve my physical condition before I overcome the tribulation."

"That's true." Yan Yu sighed inwardly.

What matters in overcoming the tribulation is endurance, but due to the physical condition of the Valkyrie, she will become ill if it is delayed for too long. She is simply suppressed by the tribulation and there is nothing she can do.

When I have time, I have to sort out my memories of my past life and think about which secret realms contain the secret methods of reshaping the body, so that the Valkyrie can overcome the tribulation in advance!

"Yan Yu." Lin Ning urged again, "Since you're back, do you want to practice sword with us?"

"What?" Yan Yu saw through her intentions instantly and sneered, "Do you think you've developed a new sword technique and become powerful enough to challenge the captain's authority?"

"Humph!" Lin Ning wrinkled her nose and laughed, "I guess you don't dare?"

"Come on." Yan Yu made a sword gesture with both hands and used the Huangting Sword and Liangyi Sword. "Let me show you two the power of the Golden Core Sword Immortal..."

"Only use the true essence of the Foundation Establishment Realm!" Lin Ning shouted immediately, "We are purely competing in swordsmanship, otherwise it would be unfair!"

"And we can't use the Yin-Yang Micro-Dust Sword Qi either." Li Minghu said with a smile, "Relying on the grade of the flying sword won't work either."

"We'll fight you two." Lin Ning added, "Stop when you're done. Don't bully others intentionally."

"Why are you two asking for so many things?" Yan Yu said impatiently, "It's all fine. You're bound to lose anyway."

The two little girls just developed a new sword technique, but they became so arrogant.

This time I am letting you know that my swordsmanship level is not something you can challenge; when there is a chance in the future, I will let you experience my other swordsmanship, and I guarantee that you will kneel down and beg for mercy!

(End of this chapter)