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Chapter 174 The Emei Sword Manual, The Difficulty of Martial Arts (Third Update)

"Do you have anything else to say?" Extinction asked.

Gu Shaoan nodded: "This time, when the six major sects besieged Bright Peak, it was thanks to some friends I knew who passed on the information in advance. Now that the matter is over, I must go and thank them for the information. In addition, as my medical skills have improved over the past few years, I have also made some guesses about the 'Bodhi Linglong Pill' that Master gave me before."

"We are still lacking some medicinal herbs. When I was providing free medical consultations in Jiading Prefecture, I made a point of inquiring about where these herbs were located. After leaving this time, I also want to collect these herbs along the way so that when I return to the Emei Sect, I can refine some Bodhi Linglong Pills. Perhaps they can help Senior Sister and Junior Sister Yan'er increase their cultivation and reach Qi Condensation as soon as possible."

Upon hearing that Gu Shaoan was actually researching the "Bodhi Exquisite Pill," a hint of surprise flashed in Abbess Miejue's eyes.

But the next second, when she looked at Gu Shaoan, a hint of heartache appeared in Abbess Miejue's eyes.

No one understands her disciple better than her, as her master.

They also knew exactly where Gu Shaoan's strength came from after joining the Emei Sect.

Logically speaking, given the current state of the Emei Sect and the strength of Gu Shaoan, Abbess Miejue, and others, they are already considered to be the best among all second-rate forces.

Gu Shaoan could finally take a breather.

But the Demon Master's Palace was somehow brought into the picture at Bright Peak.

This also burdened Gu Shaoan with pressure that he shouldn't have had to bear at his age.

This prompted him to pause for a moment and then nod, saying, "Since you've received a favor, you should naturally express your gratitude. As for buying medicine, do you have enough money on you?"

As she spoke, Abbess Miejue took out several hundred-tael silver notes from her bosom.

After counting them, Abbess Miejue frowned and said, "These silver notes are not enough. I will go to Sect Leader Song later to borrow another thousand taels of silver notes for you to keep on your person."

Gu Shaoan laughed and said, "No need. The three hundred taels of silver notes that Master gave me when I left are still here, and there is still plenty of money in my purse. In addition, I found a bag of gold leaves among the gold and silver treasures in the Ming Cult's forbidden area. Each leaf weighs three taels, and the whole bag is almost a hundred taels."

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan reached into his robes, and with a thought, the golden leaves from his system inventory appeared in his hand.

When Gu Shaoan pulled it open, the glittering gold leaves inside were immediately revealed.

Looking at the bag full of gold leaves, Yang Yan exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, senior brother, when did you do this? We didn't even know!"

The gold leaf was certainly not obtained from the Ming Cult's forbidden area.

Instead, it was something Gu Shaoan had obtained through the achievement points lottery over the years.

Over the past eight years, Gu Shaoan has also obtained quite a few ordinary items through the achievement point lottery.

For example, low-level entries that don't have much use, and ordinary gold and silver.

Gu Shaoan had five bags of gold leaves like these in his system backpack.

The other gold bars and other valuables amounted to tens of thousands of taels.

They have absolutely no worries about money.

Her gaze swept over the bag of gold leaves in front of her, but Miejue still stuffed a few silver notes into Gu Shaoan's hand.

"When you're out and about, having more safety equipment makes you feel more at ease."

Seeing that Abbess Miejue was determined, Gu Shaoan did not refuse again.

In any case, a little money is nothing to either Abbess Miejue or the Emei Sect, which has returned with a full load this time.

After Gu Shaoan put away the silver notes, Abbess Miejue spoke again: "With your strength, you were already capable of traveling the martial world four years ago. Now, it's time for you to venture out into the martial world on your own. If you want to stay outside for a while longer, that's fine too."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo keenly noticed the word "alone" mentioned in Miejue's words.

He immediately opened his mouth, wanting to speak.

Before the two could speak, Abbess Miejue said first, "Alright! You two will both come back to Emei with me tomorrow to cultivate in seclusion."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo both gave a soft "oh".

His face was full of disappointment.

However, both women were aware of this.

The gap between their abilities and Gu Shaoan's is now too great.

If they continue to linger outside with Gu Shaoan, the gap in their strength will only widen.

Moreover, the two of them have been away from Emei for more than half a year, and it is time for them to return to the Emei Sect.

Gu Shaoan did not object to what Abbess Miejue said.

In fact, even if Abbess Miejue hadn't said anything, Gu Shaoan wouldn't have brought Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan with him this time.

After all, Gu Shaoan's destination this time is the capital.

He might encounter some trouble, but it would be better if Gu Shaoan were alone.

Bringing two women along would inevitably create some constraints and inconveniences in many places.

Gu Shaoan replied with a smile, "Come back as soon as you're done! After all, cultivation can't be delayed."

That's what they say, but the journey to Beijing is long, and it would take half a year to travel there and back by normal cycling.

Not to mention that Gu Shaoan had other matters to attend to on this trip. Even if everything went smoothly, by the time he returned to the Emei Sect, it would probably be almost the end of the year.

On the way back to the villa, Abbess Miejue seemed no longer the strict and almost inhuman Emei Sect leader she used to be.

Instead, it's like an elder in an ordinary family giving advice to their younger generation as they learn they are about to embark on a long journey.

Gu Shaoan did not interrupt Abbess Miejue's tenderness at this moment. He responded to each sentence Abbess Miejue said.

After a long while, Gu Shaoan finally spoke up, "Master, do you have any suggestions regarding the name of the martial art I created?"

"suggestion?"

Abbess Miejue fell into deep thought.

After a moment, Abbess Miejue asked, "How difficult is it to practice the sword technique you created?"

Knowing what Abbess Miejue meant, Gu Shaoan truthfully said, "The first eight moves of the sword technique I created are a combination of basic sword moves and the 'Willow Catkins Sword Technique' and 'Sunset Sword Technique' of my Emei Sect, as well as the wind and snow on the back mountain of Tianzhu Peak. The difficulty is also progressive. However, by the fourth move, the difficulty is already similar to that of the 'Sunset Sword Technique'."

"If one's comprehension is like that of Senior Sister and Junior Sister Yan'er, perhaps in ten years, one can reach the level of 'comprehension and mastery' of the first eight techniques."

Yang Yan asked in surprise, "It took ten years to achieve mastery?"

Not only Yang Yan, but even Zhou Zhiruo and Abbess Miejue were somewhat surprised.

Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo's talents were unknown to others, but how could Miejue not know them?

Abbess Miejue believed that although her two daughters' comprehension could not compare to Gu Shaoan's, it was still beyond the reach of ordinary people and enough to be among the top talents.

Moreover, Gu Shaoan is only talking about the first eight sword moves, not the ninth move, "One Sword Separates Worlds," which can draw upon the power and momentum of heaven and earth.

It actually took the two of them ten years to reach the level of mastery. Knowing that the three were confused, Gu Shaoan said, "The first four moves of this sword technique are not difficult. The difficult ones are the fifth to the eighth moves. These four moves gradually involve the power of heaven and earth, and the difficulty is far greater than the first four moves."

"But as long as you can master these four sword techniques to the point of 'integration and mastery,' you can combine all eight techniques and create endless variations."

Abbess Miejue asked, "What about the ninth move, 'One Sword Separates Worlds'?"

Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "The ninth move is a special case."

"If you want to master the ninth form, you must first make the first eight forms reach the level of 'smooth and perfect'. In addition, you need to make one of the forms reach the level of 'momentum'."

"Then, using this move as a key, and drawing upon the power of heaven and earth through martial arts, one can then unleash the ninth move."

"From then on, each move that can be elevated to the level of 'momentum' will be able to draw upon an additional trace of the power of heaven and earth when used."

Zhou Zhiruo asked in confusion, "Isn't it also possible to draw upon the power of heaven and earth?"

Gu Shaoan shook his head: "If you want to draw upon the power of heaven and earth, you need to elevate the first eight moves to the level of 'momentum'."

"Sigh~"

Upon hearing this request, not only Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan, but even Abbess Miejue couldn't help but gasp in shock.

Even for ordinary martial artists, mastering a basic sword technique like the "Willow Floss Sword Technique" to the point of "smooth and effortless execution" is not easy.

In the past twenty years, only Gu Shaoan has reached the level of "Willow Catkin Sword Technique" to elevate it to the level of "momentum".

Not to mention that the sword technique created by Gu Shaoan becomes increasingly difficult to master as time goes on.

To master all eight sword techniques to their fullest potential, and then elevate that potential to the level of "momentum," is no easy feat.

Even with the talents of Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan, it might not be possible to achieve this in twenty years.

In response, Gu Shaoan sighed and said, "It is not easy for a martial artist to comprehend the power and momentum of heaven and earth, let alone to make it his own. The difficulty is naturally harsh."

Upon hearing this, the three of them thought back to what Zhang Sanfeng had said earlier and Gu Shaoan's reaction when he created this sword technique, and they felt relieved.

There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. In any martial art, the more profound it is, the more difficult it is to master. This is almost a law.

If one could easily cultivate enough to manipulate the power and momentum of heaven and earth like a martial artist in the Celestial Realm, then a martial artist like Zhang Sanfeng, who achieved oneness with heaven and earth, would seem far too worthless.

Even with the martial arts style created by Gu Shaoan, one might not be able to master the ninth form even if they lack talent and comprehension, no matter how hard they try.

After pondering for a moment, Abbess Miejue suddenly looked at Gu Shaoan and said, "You've always been quick-witted. Since you've already thought of a name for the ninth move, you must already have an idea for the name of this sword technique. Just say it!"

Seeing that Abbess Miejue had guessed his thoughts, Gu Shaoan was taken aback and shook his head, saying, "In the end, I couldn't hide it from Master."

"This disciple wishes to name this martial art the 'Emei Sword Manual'."

Abbess Miejue and Yang Yan were both mentioned by Zhou Zhiruo several times in secret.

Abbess Miejue nodded and said, "This martial art, which allows martial artists to draw upon the power of heaven and earth and integrate it into their martial arts before they even reach the Celestial Realm, truly deserves the title of 'scripture'."

Then, Abbess Miejue changed the subject, saying, "However, this martial art was created by you, but it is unfair to you to name it after the Emei Sect."

Gu Shaoan laughed and said, "I am a disciple of Emei. Emei Sword Manual sounds better than Shaoan Sword Manual, right? If I didn't think it was inappropriate, I would think calling it Nine Extinction Styles would be more domineering."

Upon hearing this, not only Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo, but even Abbess Miejue couldn't help but chuckle.

He raised his hand and tapped Gu Shaoan on the head. "You've grown wings now, daring to joke about your master."

Then, Abbess Miejue changed the subject.

“Since you’ve decided, let’s call it the ‘Emei Sword Manual’. However, your two senior uncles and I don’t need to learn this martial art. You can teach it to Zhiruo and Yan’er when you have time.”

One's own family knows one's own affairs.

For Abbess Miejue, Juechen, and the other two, the martial arts in the Nine Yin Manual were enough to consume most of their energy, and the addition of the Emei Nine Yang Manual had already pushed them to their limits.

The "Emei Sword Manual" created by Gu Shaoan is extremely difficult.

Abbess Miejue knew that with their level of comprehension, even if they spent the rest of their lives, they would not be able to cultivate to the ninth form.

Rather than spreading your energy too thin, you should focus on mastering the martial arts in the Nine Yin Manual.

Perhaps ten years from now, a few of them will be able to elevate martial arts such as the Nine Yin White Bone Claw and the Golden Top Cotton Palm to the level of "momentum".

Gu Shaoan nodded without saying anything more.

The Emei Sword Manual was created by Gu Shaoan himself, so Gu Shaoan naturally knew the difficulty involved.

If Abbess Miejue and the others wanted to cultivate, it would indeed be too difficult.

This martial art is destined to be practiced only by the disciples with the highest comprehension within the Cihang Jingzhai sect, just like the Cihang Sword Manual.

When Gu Shaoan's martial arts realm improves in the future, or when he elevates the martial arts in the "Emei Sword Manual" to a higher level, he might be able to break it down and reduce its difficulty, and then let Abbess Miejue and others cultivate it.

After some discussion, the group returned to the villa.

Upon returning to the villa, Abbess Miejue immediately leaped to her feet and stood on the roof.

Understanding Abbess Miejue's meaning, Gu Shaoan directly passed on the first eight forms of the "Emei Sword Manual" and all the internal energy cultivation techniques to Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo.

After the two had memorized it thoroughly, Abbess Miejue lightly leaped down from the roof.

After explaining the key points to the two, Gu Shaoan returned to the house and began to sort out his understanding of the "Emei Sword Manual".

Half an hour later, Gu Shaoan opened his eyes again and focused his attention on his own body.

Looking at his true essence, which had been mostly restored, and his meridians, which had been completely nourished by the true essence, Gu Shaoan sighed softly.

As the saying goes, "Strengthening one's skills inevitably leads to self-destruction," and this is certainly true of the ninth move of the "Emei Sword Manual," "A Sword Separates the World."

As Zhang Sanfeng said, the power of heaven and earth is too domineering and lacks the gentleness of the true essence within a martial artist's body.

Therefore, when Gu Shaoan, who was only at the Qi Condensation stage, drew upon the power of heaven and earth and integrated it into his weapon, this power would also flow into Gu Shaoan's body through the weapon.

Although it was only a few strands, it still affected the meridians in Gu Shaoan's body.

Fortunately, the true essence cultivated from the "Emei Nine Yang True Scripture" has the effect of nourishing the meridians.

If the true essence cultivated using other ordinary internal energy cultivation methods were used, the influence of the power of heaven and earth after using "One Sword Separates Worlds" would be a troublesome matter.

While controlling the flow of true energy within his body, Gu Shaoan looked out the window.

Glancing at the sky, which had darkened somewhat, and thinking about his upcoming itinerary and goals, Gu Shaoan narrowed his eyes slightly.

　The title has been decided as "Emei Sword Manual." Otherwise, names like "Holy Spirit Sword Technique" or "Ethereal Sword Technique" would be somewhat inappropriate, since it's the protagonist's original work; borrowing the name of the sword move "One Sword Separates Worlds" would suffice. These martial arts techniques are described in considerable detail; the author wanted to write them as well as possible, so there have been many revisions and deletions, making the process a bit slow. Please forgive the delay!

　　
　
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