In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

"That's right, the technique is the art of killing!"

Hong Lei nodded, still smiling, and said, "Cultivation techniques can be divided into skills and methods. Skills are internal training techniques, such as the Five Animal Fist, which can continuously strengthen ourselves, allowing us to break through our limits and reach higher levels of martial arts."

"The art of combat is the skill of attack, which can bring our own power to its limit. Some powerful techniques can even allow us to unleash a force that surpasses our own cultivation level, easily defeating martial artists of the same or even higher levels."

Everyone listened quietly, not daring to miss a single word.

"The term 'gongfa' (功法) is a general term encompassing internal energy cultivation and techniques. Internal energy cultivation helps us nurture and refine our qi and blood, while techniques require the expenditure of qi and blood to unleash greater power. Therefore, internal energy cultivation remains fundamental. Without sufficient qi and blood, even if your techniques are highly skilled, it will be difficult to unleash their true power!"

Hong Lei looked at everyone and continued, "In other words, if one's blood and qi are abundant, not only will the power of techniques and moves be stronger, but one can also fight for a long time without getting tired. However, if one's blood and qi are depleted, one will only have techniques and moves, but no killing power."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Simply put, as long as one's Qi and blood are abundant enough, techniques can be enhanced, allowing them to unleash even greater power and easily defeat enemies.

Otherwise, if one's qi and blood are severely depleted or even completely exhausted, no matter how exquisite the techniques and moves are, it's like a skilled cook trying to cook without rice—they won't have much effect.

"If technique is the gun, then vital energy is the bullet. A gun without bullets is at best a fire poker, only good for smashing people!"

Lu Yuan thought to himself, "So, the abundant blood and qi, combined with the technique, are equivalent to having a gun with unlimited bullets, making it incredibly powerful."

"Do you know why the most common people traveling the martial arts world carry knives?"

Hong Lei's gaze swept across the crowd, and he asked again.

"Because the knife is more powerful?"

"Because swordsmanship is easier to practice?"

Everyone tentatively gave their answers.

"The sword is the courage of all weapons, emphasizing bravery, decisiveness, and wide-ranging attacks. It is not only easier to wield, but also relatively more lethal!"

Hong Lei nodded slightly, then continued, "The Wind-Breaking Saber Technique I'm going to teach you is not only a Yellow-grade technique, just like the Five Animal Fist, but it will also greatly enhance your offensive capabilities once you can master it."

"Generally speaking, swordsmanship can be divided into two types: the domineering sword and the fast sword. The domineering sword emphasizes power and strength, and is fierce and domineering, using brute force to overcome skill. It is usually used with a thick-backed, heavy sword. The fast sword, as the name suggests, emphasizes speed!"

"As the saying goes, of all martial arts, speed is the only thing that cannot be broken. The fast sword emphasizes using speed to defeat slowness, maximizing speed, and even seeking to strike first after being caught off guard, with the power of killing with a single blow. It is best to use a light and convenient long sword."

Hong Lei explained very carefully, and everyone listened very carefully.

"The Wind-Breaking Blade Technique has three moves: Wind Slash, Wind Interception, and Wind Chasing, each with five variations..."

"This is the Wind Slash, a vertical sword slashing down from above. It is not only fast but also powerful. When exerting force, you channel your qi and blood into your wrist, and then..."

"This is the 'Wind-Cutting' technique, a horizontal slash from left to right, unavoidable..."

"This is the 'Chasing the Wind' technique, a sudden upward thrust to achieve victory..."

"Pay attention here, and this is the important part..."

Hong Lei broke down each move and stance, including how to activate qi and blood to generate power when swinging the sword, and many other techniques, as well as various precautions, all of which were explained in detail.

Finally, he even began practicing with his knife, increasing his speed.

"So fast...too fast!"

"No, I can't see clearly anymore, and I can't remember anything!"

Everyone was overwhelmed by the dazzling array of moves; they couldn't even remember them, let alone practice them.

"Sword skills aren't something you can master in a day. You have plenty of time to practice. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or Fang Chang!"

Seeing the somewhat bewildered crowd, Hong Lei smiled and said.

Without hesitation, everyone immediately began to practice wielding their swords while pondering the techniques.

However, most of them were just swinging their swords randomly, showing no resemblance whatsoever to the Wind-Breaking Sword Technique.

Two of them didn't even hold the knife properly and almost hurt bystanders.

Chen Pi, Wu Yu, Gu Ming, and the others had no choice but to gather around Hong Lei and ask him questions one after another.

Three people walked past Fang Chang, Chen Yong being one of them.

Before long, everyone had finally mastered the basics and was able to practice quite well.

Although it's still quite a distance from truly mastering the basics, it at least looks somewhat similar.

Lu Yuan first carefully recalled Hong Lei's explanation and demonstration in his mind, then swung his long sword and practiced the moves as well.

Although the speed is extremely slow, it can barely maintain a smooth flow.

As he practiced the Wind-Breaking Blade Technique in its entirety, the ancient scroll in his mind also changed.

[The Wind-Breaking Blade Technique is still in its infancy (1/100)]

The appearance of proficiency means that Lu Yuan has mastered the Wind-Breaking Blade Technique.

Next, he just needs to continue grinding for proficiency.

Although practicing this Wind-Breaking Saber Technique will consume qi and blood, it will not deplete physical strength and energy like the Five Animal Fist after practicing it once or twice.

Given the abundance of his internal energy and blood, it's estimated that even if he cultivates seven or eight times a day, it won't have much of an impact.

After casually wiping away his sweat, Lu Yuan continued his cultivation.

[The Wind-Breaking Blade Technique is still in its infancy (2/100)]

[The Wind-Breaking Blade Technique is still in its infancy (5/100)]

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Unsurprisingly, the "practice makes perfect" destiny remains effective for the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique.

Each time Lu Yuan practices, he gains more proficiency.

Time passed, and after practicing the Wind-Breaking Blade Technique only six times, he was already close to mastering it.

Such a cultivation speed is simply terrifying.

After he rests for a while, he should only need to practice once more to master the Wind-Breaking Blade Technique.

"Brother Hong, you should have already mastered the basics of this Wind-Breaking Blade Technique, right?"

As everyone sat around the campfire to rest, someone curiously asked Hong Lei a question.

"Like the Five Animal Fist, the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique is not difficult to learn. As long as you can connect the moves and have a basic grasp of the techniques and the application of qi and blood, you can be considered to have entered the field."

Hong Lei smiled and then said, "But it's not easy to master it. Not only do you need to be able to execute the moves smoothly, but you also need to be able to combine your qi and blood with the moves with ease."

"However, I should be able to achieve a basic level of proficiency within three months at most!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Hong Lei with envy. Was this what a genius was like?

"Brother Fang, what about you?"

Then someone asked Fang Chang.

"I should be able to achieve a minor level of mastery in two months!"

Fang Chang smiled faintly and said.

"Junior Brother Fang Chang's talent is indeed superior to mine, and two months is definitely not a problem."

Hong Lei's expression remained unchanged, and he spoke with a smile on his face.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became strangely awkward.

"Brother Hong, has Master Song mastered or even perfected the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique?"

After a brief silence, Chen Pi suddenly asked with a smile.

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