Martial Arts: After ten years of sword-drawing, the Sword God must bow his head when he sees me

Chapter 193 The Eight Styles of the Famous Sword
After the two left, Shen Qingshan looked at the glass sword on the table and asked, "Cousin, what kind of power is Mingjian Manor? Why have I never heard of it before?"

Shen Ping'an responded, "Mingjian Villa was a top-tier power in the martial arts world decades ago, with a great reputation that even surpassed that of Shenjian Villa, which was also a top-tier power at the time. However, it began to decline a hundred years ago."

"Fifty years ago, after Yi Tianxing, the last successor of Mingjian Villa, failed to break through to the Celestial Realm and died from serious injuries, Mingjian Villa was soon destroyed by forces in the martial arts world."

"The reason for taking action was the eight precious swords in the Famous Sword Manor."

Zhang San Niang, who was standing to the side, said, "My master once mentioned the Famous Sword Manor to me. He said that the eight swords in the manor are particularly unique. Not only can each of them cut through iron like mud and are considered divine weapons of the time, each sword also records the Famous Sword Manor's low-grade Heaven-rank martial art, the 'Eight Styles of Famous Swords'."

"If one can combine all eight techniques into one, its power can even rival that of a high-grade Heaven-rank martial art."

At this point, Zhang Sanniang shook her head and said, "It's a pity that a common man is innocent but possessing a treasure is a crime. Without a master to protect it, this world-renowned martial arts naturally became the opportunity for the destruction of the Famous Sword Manor."

Shen Ping'an shook his head and said, "In fact, the Famous Sword Manor has always only had seven swords. The Eight Styles of Famous Swords actually only have seven styles."

"The eighth move was all figured out by each generation of cultivators from the Famous Sword Manor."

"It is also for this reason that the Eight Forms of Famous Swordsmanship of Famous Swordsmanship are extremely difficult to cultivate. If one is not talented enough, it is difficult to cultivate even one of the forms to the highest level."

"This is also why the Famous Sword Manor fell so quickly."

Similarly, this was also a problem that Shen Ping'an considered when he created the "Ethereal Sword Technique".

For a family, what's needed is a steady, long-term relationship.

No matter how good a Heavenly Rank martial art is, if the difficulty of cultivation is so great that even a family member could not learn it in their entire life, it would ultimately be a losing proposition.

The "Eight Styles of Famous Swords" starts at the low-grade Heaven rank.

Even for martial artists whose comprehension and talent reach the level of "one in a thousand", it is not certain that they can master the first seven sword techniques of the "Eight Styles of Famous Swords" to a superb level even if they spend their entire lives.

How can one possibly comprehend the eighth form through the first seven?
At this moment, Yaoyue looked at Shen Ping'an and said, "Just now I sensed some sound waves from this glass sword, but they were different from the sound waves you usually emit?"

Shen Ping'an said, "Just now I only injected my true energy into this glass sword. Those sound waves are inherent to the glass sword."

Yaoyue glanced at the glass sword with some surprise: "Just by injecting true energy, the blade can emit sound waves on its own. This sword is quite interesting. No wonder you suddenly became interested in keeping this glass sword."

Shen Pingan smiled gently.

Whether it's Shen Ping'an's current swordsmanship, his own strength, or his mastery of martial arts, it has already reached a level that even geniuses like Yao Yue can only look up to him.

However, the most taboo thing for those who study martial arts is to be complacent and stagnant.

There are countless martial arts techniques in the world, and even some Yellow-rank martial arts techniques may contain unique martial arts theories.

Not to mention that this glass sword contains one of the sword moves from the "Eight Styles of Famous Swords," the fact that it can spontaneously generate sound waves is enough to pique Shen Ping'an's interest.

Shen Ping'an glanced at the glass sword, but did not pick it up to continue studying it. Instead, he slowly said, "Those two groups have already left, and they've almost finished their meal. If you stay on the roof, the remaining wine in the flask will just go to waste."

Upon hearing Shen Ping'an's words, Yaoyue and the others narrowed their eyes slightly, but then, as if they had thought of something, their expressions quickly returned to normal.

Especially Yaoyue, as her expression returned to normal, she once again exuded an aloofness and arrogance that kept strangers at bay, completely lacking the gentleness in her demeanor and eyes when facing Shen Ping'an.

Just as Shen Ping'an finished speaking, a voice rang in their ears.

"It's alright to waste food. Since Brother Shen has come in person, how could I not treat him to fine wine?"

A moment later, a man wearing a bronze mask slowly ascended the stairs.

Having met several times before, Gongzi Yu was no longer as awkward as he had been in the previous encounters.

After sitting down, Gongzi Yu nodded to Yaoyue and the others before placing the wine pot he was holding on the table.

After Qu Feiyan took the wine pot, Gongzi Yu took off his mask and asked curiously, "I concealed my aura using the 'Turtle Breathing Technique' down there. I wonder how Brother Shen found me?" Shen Ping'an shook his head and said, "To be honest, I didn't find you either. I just said it casually to test it out."

When Gongzi Yu ascended the tower, he considered several possibilities in his mind for Shen Ping'an to discover him, but he never expected such an answer, and for a moment he was stunned.

After a few breaths, Gongzi Yu chuckled and said, "Fishing with a straight hook, those who are willing will take the bait. Brother Shen is truly a remarkable person."

Shen Ping'an smiled gently, then took the wine glass that Qu Feiyan handed him.

However, after bringing the glass to his lips and smelling the aroma of the wine, he commented, "This century-old Autumn Dew White wine is further enhanced with ginseng, astragalus, variegated flowers, and bamboo orchid. It can replenish qi and strengthen the body's defenses, reduce fatigue, and also add a touch of mellowness to the wine. Not bad."

Seeing Shen Ping'an recount the various medicines added to the wine with great familiarity, Gongzi Yu clapped lightly and said, "No wonder Brother Shen never worried that I would poison the wine before. I never expected that you could distinguish the ingredients in the wine by smell. Such an ability to identify medicine by smell is truly amazing."

Afterwards, Gongzi Yu took the wine glass handed to him by Qu Feiyan and gently clinked glasses with Shen Ping'an.

After finishing his drink, Shen Ping'an said, "I thought you would restrain Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi beforehand."

Knowing what Shen Ping'an was referring to, Gongzi Yu shook his head and said, "The Azure Dragon Society is still infamous. If people find out that Brother Shen has ties with the notorious Azure Dragon Society, his reputation will inevitably be affected."

"Since we are friends, how can I let my matter affect Brother Shen's reputation?"

After a pause, Gongzi Yu continued, "Moreover, Brother Shen's existence is itself a trump card and a backup plan for me, so why should I reveal Brother Shen beforehand?"

Shen Ping'an looked at Gongzi Yu with a half-smile and said, "Are you so confident that I will help you?"

Gongzi Yu smiled confidently and said, "I feel that if you consider me a friend, you would."

Shen Pingan quietly looked at Gongzi Yu.

"In the world of martial arts, the word 'friend' can carry a heavy connotation."

Gongzi Yu calmly looked at Shen Ping'an and said, "I am naturally aware of this, but if one cannot even have a single close friend in one's life, it is inevitably a bit of a regret, isn't it?"

Shen Ping'an nodded and said, "That's true."

Shen Ping'an's impression of Gongzi Yu was not bad.

Based on his interactions with Gongzi Yu, Shen Ping'an discovered that Gongzi Yu was very similar to himself in many ways.

Having another friend like Gongzi Yu wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.

Upon hearing this, Gongzi Yu's smile deepened.

Looking at the wrinkles on Gongzi Yu's face, Shen Ping'an shook his head.

He immediately put his right hand into his robe, and when he took it out, he was holding a pill bottle.

"Take one pill now, and then take one pill every nine hours until all nine pills are finished."

Gongzi Yu opened the elixir bottle and poured out a bright red elixir.

After examining the pill in his hand with some curiosity, Gongzi Yu opened his mouth and tossed it into his mouth.

A few breaths later, Gongzi Yu closed his eyes and his internal energy surged.

Before long, to the astonishment of Zhang San Niang and Yao Yue, the wrinkles on Gongzi Yu's face, caused by premature aging, began to diminish rapidly at a visible speed.

After an incense stick's time, as the effects of the medicine in Gongzi Yu's body were completely exhausted, Gongzi Yu's appearance had undergone a dramatic change.

If Gongzi Yu was like an elderly man in his eighties before, he now resembles a middle-aged man in his early fifties.

(End of this chapter)