A man in the Qin Dynasty changed the world by collecting entries.

Lu Zhonglian and Xun Kuang would nod from time to time and offer their comments.

"I never expected that in such a short time, Junior Brother Bai Yuan would not only learn our Confucian swordsmanship, but also use it so skillfully!"

"Yes! Even those disciples in the manor who have practiced Confucian swordsmanship for many years probably don't have his level."

Xun Kuang stroked his beard and echoed Lu Zhonglian's words.

They weren't surprised that Bai Yuan had learned Confucian swordsmanship; what truly amazed them was the level Bai Yuan displayed, which was like that of a Confucian disciple who had been immersed in Confucian swordsmanship for many years.

The four simple sword techniques—"Do not yield to others' rights," "Reciprocate with courtesy," "It is impolite to refuse," and "The world belongs to all"—were transformed into something extraordinary in the hands of the two.

The young Fu Nian and Yan Lu were both quite surprised to see this scene.

In particular, Fu Nian, who grew up in Xiaoshengxianzhuang and received personal instruction from the sect leader Lu Zhonglian, is also very proficient in Confucian swordsmanship.

But now, seeing Bai Yuan using it even better and more exquisitely than him, with his swordsmanship upright and each strike crisp and clean, his feelings were incredibly complex.

After all, how long has Bai Yuan been studying here, and how long has he been studying?

The exchange between Wuming and Baiyuan can also be considered a discussion of the Dao.

However, they were not discussing the Dao with words, but with the swords in their hands, using the sword to discuss the Dao.

For the two swordsmen, their sword intent and sword style are actually the path they have walked and the path they have come to understand.

Discussing the Dao through swordsmanship is more direct.

Although both used Confucian swordsmanship, the style they employed was quite different.

His nameless sword embodies his understanding of the state of mind of sitting in oblivion and detachment, making his swordplay more refined and gentle, seemingly weak and powerless against Bai Yuan's attacks.

But in reality

Bai Yuan's attacks were often neutralized without him even realizing it, like a clay ox sinking into the sea, unable to find a foothold.

In his hands, Confucian swordsmanship was almost as rigid as the Mohist school's adherence to conventions, making him unparalleled in defense.

Moreover, every sword strike from Nameless was perfectly timed, stopping short of the target, seeking only balance rather than victory. Even if he saw Bai Yuan's weakness, he would not press his advantage, but instead use his own methods to remind Bai Yuan to correct the weakness and improve his swordsmanship.

He perfectly embodies the qualities of a gentleman, gentle and refined.

Bai Yuan's sword style differs from Wuming's. He upholds the virtues of a gentleman within, but outwardly displays a terrifying aura, with swift and continuous sword strikes.

He sought victory through force, but he was not vicious; instead, he believed in subduing others with power. His swordsmanship carried a hint of "inner sage and outer king."

Watching the two exchange blows for over a hundred rounds, Fu Nian and Yan Lu gained some different insights.

As Yan Lu comprehended the nameless sword intent, he gained a deeper understanding of the Sitting in Oblivion Technique.

He knew that Wuming was very strong, but in this first battle after emerging from seclusion, he performed worse than before. This was not because his strength had declined, but because his realm had improved.

Wuming does not seek victory, but only benevolence, so he can be weak when facing the weak and always maintain his strength at the same level as Bai Yuan.

Fu Nian, on the other hand, gleaned some insights from Bai Yuan's swordsmanship, and a vague idea popped into his mind, though he couldn't quite grasp its method yet.

However, the more he felt this was the case, the more he felt it might be related to the path he should take in the future, and he became even more serious when watching the sparring match.

Looking at the expressions on Fu Nian and Yan Lu's faces, Lu Zhonglian couldn't help but nod slightly.

He specifically invited the two to watch this sparring match, and he had a specific purpose in mind.

In the arena, Bai Yuan and Wuming simultaneously thrust out their swords, using the same sword techniques and movements, their actions seemingly mirroring each other.

The two swords clashed, and Bai Yuan and his companion passed each other, standing back to back in the arena.

After fighting for so long, the two still couldn't determine a winner.

Bai Yuan knew very well that if Wuming hadn't been unwilling to win, how could he have fought him to a draw?

However, he was not surprised by this result, because he had already seen the entry for Wuming on the site and knew that this would be the outcome.

[Character]: Anonymous

Age: 35

[Relationship]: Friendly

[Hobby]: Meditation

[Entries]: Sitting in Oblivion (Purple), Master of Draws (Purple)

【Sitting in Oblivion and Without Mind】: When one has cultivated the Sitting in Oblivion Mind Method to an extremely high level, one can conceal one's physical form, hide one's wisdom, detach oneself from form and knowledge, and disappear among the masses, becoming an inconspicuous ordinary passerby.

【Master of Draws】: A gentleman does not contend. His swordsmanship is weak when facing the weak, with neither victory nor defeat. Even a village dog carrying a sword can exchange a few blows with him. However, he can also exchange a few blows with someone whose martial arts are far superior to his.

Both sides sheathed their swords at the same time. Bai Yuan sighed, turned around, bowed to Wuming, Lu Zhonglian, and the others, and performed a respectful greeting.

"Thanks for the advice!"

After a period of discussion, Bai Yuan realized that he had many shortcomings. This bow was to thank Wuming for his teachings, and also to thank the Confucian school for its teachings.

Wuming and the others smiled and nodded slightly, accepting the greeting.

Lu Zhonglian stepped forward and looked at Bai Yuan with great admiration.

"I never expected that Junior Brother Bai Yuan would have mastered the Confucian sword technique to such a degree without making a sound. It's truly a pleasant surprise."

"Sect Leader Lu, you flatter me. Using Confucian swordsmanship in front of you all is rather presumptuous of me!"

He rolled his eyes and scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.

At noon, he was kept at Xiaoshengxianzhuang for lunch, where he formally informed Lu Zhonglian and the others of his plans.

Spring is just around the corner, which means Bai Yuan won't stay in Sanghai for long.

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Upon returning from Xiaoshengxianzhuang, Bai Yuan saw Ningyan and the other person tending to his spiritual herbs.

Upon seeing him return, the two immediately put down what they were doing.

"How did today's sparring go?"

They also knew that Bai Yuan had gone to spar with Wuming at Wuming's invitation.

Bai Yuan shrugged: "We fought for over a hundred rounds, and in the end, it was a draw."

"A tie?"

"That's right, but this draw was deliberately orchestrated by Nameless. This time, he had no desire to win; his sword sought benevolence and peace, but not victory!"

Speaking of this, Bai Yuan's feelings were complicated.

After emerging from seclusion this time, Wuming's strength must have improved again, but his sword no longer had the same feeling as before. Its divine sharpness was restrained, and it no longer had any ferocity.

He even abandoned Han Guang, which is an incredible thing for a swordsman.

Ningyan and the other two found Bai Yuan's description of Wuming somewhat difficult to understand.

"I never expected such swordsmanship; it doesn't seek victory."

Bai Yuan smiled. He felt that this kind of swordsmanship, which "does not seek victory," was probably unique to Wuming, even if one looked at the whole world.

There might be another Yan Lu in the future.

They quickly moved on from the topic and didn't discuss it further.

After resting in the pavilion for a while, Ji Mo Hua Xue began her daily sword practice in the backyard.

Although the process was tedious, she persisted every day. With Bai Yuan's careful guidance and the inspiration from sword manuals such as "Spring Flower," her swordsmanship improved at a speed that was considered miraculous compared to the average person.

In just two months, she went from a complete novice who knew nothing about swordsmanship to someone who could wield a sword quite skillfully.

While this speed may not quite qualify as that of a "sword immortal," it is still terrifying.

What's even more remarkable is that Ji Mo Hua Xue's motivation to practice swordsmanship is no longer just because of Bai Yuan's expectations; she herself has also come to enjoy the feeling of practicing swordsmanship.

The Spring Blossom Sword Technique and the Summer Breeze Sword Technique were wielded by her with increasing fluidity and beauty.

Seeing this scene from the side, Bai Yuan was also very happy.

If this continues, it won't be long before Ji Mo Hua Xue will be able to master these two sword techniques to a minor level.

This means she's much closer to activating her [Sword Immortal Potential] now.

However, Bai Yuan couldn't help but think of another problem: he still needed to prepare two famous swords.

Why are there two handles?

That's because one sword isn't enough. He couldn't possibly favor one over the other, preparing a famous sword for Ji Mo Hua Xue while forgetting Ning Yan's.

If he dares to do that, he probably won't be able to see the mermaid next to him again.

Finding a suitable famous sword is not easy. Unlike the standard longswords used by armies of various countries, each famous sword is unique.

Moreover, as a famous sword, it must also possess some power that ordinary longswords do not have.

Even if it doesn't possess any powerful abilities, it should at least be more durable and sharper than an ordinary longsword.

The more outrageous ones, such as Yan Lu's Han Guang and Han Fei's Ni Lin, can no longer be described simply as "powerful".

Bai Yuan's own sword, Peach Blossom, is also considered a famous sword.

Although it is carved from peach wood, its blade strength is far superior to that of ordinary bronze or iron swords.

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Moreover, this sword has so many high-level attributes that even some famous swords in the sword manuals cannot compare to this Peach Blossom Sword.

It can be said that the difference between famous swords is sometimes greater than the difference between a famous sword and an ordinary iron sword.

If Bai Yuan's demands weren't too high, it wouldn't be difficult for him, given his status, to acquire two so-called famous swords.

However, he had a deeper understanding of this matter.

Swords choose their users, and users choose their swords.

To many, obtaining a famous sword would be a stroke of good fortune, but for Bai Yuan, if he felt it was unsuitable, he wouldn't accept even the most powerful sword.

In his view, a sword is like its owner; a sword that resonates with its owner's personality can help the owner go further on the path of swordsmanship.

However, if the sword and its owner are not compatible, or even conflict, the sword will become an obstacle for the owner when cultivating the sword in the future, or even harm the owner.

Therefore, he wanted a famous sword that could suit both of them, rather than just choosing any famous sword.

This makes things much more difficult.