Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 426 Chun Jun
Qingfeng Laodao lived to be over sixty years old. He was highly skilled in martial arts and had a wealth of experience from traveling all over the country.

The world is vast, and there are indeed some martial arts prodigies who can grasp a single point, master it instantly, and become proficient in it quickly.

The problem is that he never gave Gao Wu any pointers; he learned it just by practicing Gao Wu once, and he did it perfectly, down to every detail of the movements and the rhythm of his breathing.

Having a photographic memory is just remembering something; remembering something and actually learning it are two different things.

Qingfeng Laodao was truly bewildered; he had never imagined that such a peerless genius existed in the world.

What's even more incredible is that Gao Wu is at least thirty years old and has been practicing martial arts for almost twenty years.

With such unparalleled talent, he should have distinguished himself and become a renowned figure in the martial arts world long ago. So why is Gao Wu still just a second-rate swordsman?! What's going on...?

The old Taoist's mind seemed to have turned to mush; the more he thought about it, the less he understood and the more confused he became.

"Taoist Master?" Gao Wu called softly. He was really afraid that the old man would have a stroke because he couldn't figure things out, which would be terrible.

"Hmm, very good, very good." Qingfeng Laodao came back to his senses, and he gave a dry laugh to cover up his embarrassment.

He then sighed with great emotion, "Truly a martial arts prodigy! A martial arts prodigy! It's just a pity that his talents were wasted..."

Qingfeng Laodao was no longer troubled by this. Although the Pure Yang Sword was a sect's unique skill, it was passed down in various sects of Taoism.

He owed Tie Mu a favor, and being able to teach Gao Wu Chunyang Sword was a way of repaying that favor.

Moreover, this was the first time he had ever seen such a prodigy as Gao Wu. He was genuinely curious whether Gao Wu was born to cultivate the Pure Yang Sword.
The old Taoist priest Qingfeng also became serious. He took Gao Wu back to his room and taught him the specific methods of circulating qi and breathing techniques for the Pure Yang Sword.

Compared to sword techniques and general principles, this part is more profound and complex.

It mainly involves the body's meridians and acupoints, and how to breathe in and out vital energy. The twelve regular meridians and eight extraordinary meridians alone are extremely complex.

"Regardless of the school or sect of martial arts, the cultivation of true qi involves nourishing it through the eight extraordinary meridians and circulating it through the twelve regular meridians."

"The eight extraordinary meridians can be seen as lakes and rivers, while the twelve regular meridians are the waterways that guide the rivers."

"Although the Pure Yang Sword only cultivates the Ren and Du meridians, it is still sufficient to connect the twelve regular meridians and the dantian, making it the number one Xuanmen internal skill in the world..."

In order to test Gao Wu, the old Taoist Qingfeng explained the entire method of circulating internal energy of the Pure Yang Sword in one go.

These methods of cultivating internal energy are truly complex. The old Taoist Qingfeng even prepared two diagrams of the human body's meridians and acupoints, explaining the methods of breathing and circulating internal energy to Gao Wu one by one.

It took Qingfeng Laodao most of the day to explain the entire Pure Yang Sword set in detail.

After the explanation was finished, the old Taoist priest couldn't wait to ask Gao Wu questions. Gao Wu answered fluently, remembering every detail clearly without any mistakes.

Qingfeng Laodao was convinced. Although the Pure Yang Sword had its own lineage in various sects, this method of cultivating Qi was unique to his sect and incorporated his decades of Qi cultivation experience. Outsiders could never possibly know it.

All I can say is that Gao Wu's talent is too strong!

Old Daoist Qingfeng sighed inwardly. If Gao Wu were twenty years younger, he would have knelt down and begged Gao Wu to become his disciple. What a pity...

Even if someone is incredibly talented, they're almost forty years old and have little chance of unlocking their full potential.

If one's Ren and Du meridians are blocked, they're at best a second-rate fighter. Besides, Gao Wu is already so old...

The old Taoist priest Qingfeng was very responsible. Even though Gao Wu had already learned it, he patiently guided Gao Wu through it again from beginning to end, wholeheartedly imparting the secrets of Chunyang Sword cultivation.

By the time the old Taoist Qingfeng left, it was already dark.

After dinner, Gao Wu took a long sword and practiced the Pure Yang Sword technique in the courtyard.

The sword techniques are simple, but the complexity lies in coordinating the flow of internal energy with the sword strikes.

For him, however, this was not a problem. The operation of source energy requires a self-contained complete system, which shares similarities with this meridian system, but is far more complex.

With each sword strike, he guided his inner energy with his spiritual power. After completing the first round of sword practice, he had already fully penetrated the three Yang meridians in his hand.

The more meridians the true qi opens, the stronger the true qi becomes, and the more efficient the meridian opening process will be.

After completing the second round of practicing the thirty-six forms of the Pure Yang Sword, Gao Wu also opened up the three Yang meridians of the foot. At this point, all twelve primary meridians had been opened.

On his third attempt at the Pure Yang Sword Technique, Gao Wu failed to open the Ren Meridian. The key to this meridian is accumulating true qi; each acupoint is like a small acupoint that needs to be continuously filled with true qi until it overflows.

This is actually a slow and meticulous process, requiring diligent practice day after day, year after year. According to the old Taoist Qingfeng, even with exceptional talent, it would take twenty to thirty years of refined practice to open up the Ren and Du meridians.

Gao Wu tried it, and it was indeed quite difficult. At this rate, it would take at least three days to open up the Ren and Du meridians.

At that time, he should have been considered a top-tier expert.

Tie Zhen was quite concerned about Gao Wu, her benefactor. She went to ask Qingfeng, the old Taoist, "Taoist Master, Gao Wu is old and his talent is mediocre. Please take good care of him."

The old Taoist priest Qingfeng looked somewhat strange, which made Tie Zhen feel a little embarrassed. "I have received a great favor from him, and I must do my best to repay it. I'm sorry to have troubled you, Taoist priest."

The old Taoist priest shook his head with a wry smile: "That's not what I meant. Gao Wu is extremely talented in the Pure Yang Sword. He learns it quickly and masters it immediately. After practicing the Pure Yang Sword for just one day, his swordsmanship has already surpassed that of my apprentice who has been practicing for ten years..."

"Huh?" Tie Zhen was skeptical. Knowing that this was somewhat impolite, she quickly explained, "I'm just very surprised that Gao Wu actually has martial arts talent."

"I am also surprised. However, this is a good thing," said the old Taoist Qingfeng.

Tie Zhen nodded, but she was quite puzzled. She said, "Daoist Master, I'd like to go see him tomorrow. Would that be convenient?"

"Haha, what's inconvenient about it?" Qingfeng Laodao knew that Tie Zhen still had some doubts, which was normal. He found it unbelievable even after seeing it with his own eyes.

The next morning, Tie Zhen led his men to the courtyard. As soon as they entered, they saw Gao Wu practicing his sword in the courtyard.

Gao Wu wore a blue robe. His movements were not particularly fast, but each move had its own rhythm, as graceful as a blue crane dancing and as ethereal as flowing clouds in the wind.

The changes in his moves subtly revealed a unique and masterful style!

Tie Zhen had a keen eye and could see that Gao Wu had already grasped the essence of swordsmanship. She thought to herself, "The old Taoist is truly an honest man, having imparted the complete spirit of swordsmanship. Gao Wu really does have talent."

She watched for a while without saying anything, then quietly led her people out of the courtyard.

That evening, Tie Zhen came over again with his men.

A long wooden box was placed on the table. Gao Wu opened the box and saw a long sword with a black sheath.

He drew his longsword, its slender blade divided into six sides by four raised ridges, gleaming brightly in the candlelight. He tapped it lightly with his finger, and the blade emitted a deep, resonant hum.

The swords used by martial artists to fight are usually around one or two pounds, and the heavier the sword, the more difficult it is to wield.

This sword weighs a full seventeen pounds, which is an extremely heavy weapon for this era.

Tie Zhen smiled and said, "I have heard that you have mastered the art of swordsmanship, so I will present this replica of the Chun Jun sword to you."

"This sword is made of black iron and has been forged through countless hammerings. Although it is a replica, it can still be called a fine sword. This sword was originally used for battlefield warfare, hence its heavy weight. However, it is also excellent for practicing swordsmanship in ordinary times."

Gao Wu understood; this Chun Jun sword was designed to break through armor, which was why it was so heavy.

Given his current level of true qi, this sword is quite suitable for him. But there's no need to elaborate on that.

He sincerely thanked Tie Zhen. This woman was truly generous, offering both a master and a precious sword. This woman was truly 'Silver Wing'...

Gao Wu saw Tie Zhen and his group out of the gate. He vaguely sensed that someone was watching from the opposite side, but he didn't pay any attention to it.

Once he has mastered the Ren and Du meridians, he can easily wipe out the small Blood Robe Alliance.

Hiding in the tree, Old Slant-Eye coldly watched Gao Wu return to the courtyard. He said to Ma Qianli beside him, "Make your move at midnight!"

Ma Qianli said bitterly, "I'm going to twist Gao Laosi's head off and rip out his heart, liver, and lungs!"

The old man with the slanted eyes said grimly, "Killing him directly is too easy on him. Let's take him back and cut him into a thousand pieces..."

(End of this chapter)