Ten Directions Sword Master

"Han Qiansan of Yuelu sends his greetings to the three of you."

Han Qiansan had blue eyes and green pupils, and he never expected that there would be disciples with obvious foreign blood in Yuelu Academy.

His aura was also that of someone at the Foundation Establishment stage.

It seems that after the competition among the four academies, each school has made breakthroughs, with only Bailu Academy performing the worst.

"We've been waiting here for nothing. When Junior Brother Qian suddenly heard that Junior Brother Lu also practices the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique, he got excited and lost his manners. Please forgive him."

Han Qiansan smiled slightly, exuding an air of grandeur.

"Most of the Yuelu disciples who pursue swordsmanship choose the Righteous Qi Sword, so Junior Brother Qian has no opponent to spar with on weekdays."

Yes, there are successful precedents of cultivating the Dharma Body, and generations of elders have laid a solid foundation. Who would abandon the Righteous Qi Sword to practice the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique, which has little future?

Looking across the world, only Yu Ziqi and Li Xunzhen of Shigu Academy are famous for their Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique.

Moreover, one was from Louguan, and the other first learned the Misty Rain and Xiaoxiang Sword and then practiced other techniques; neither of them started with the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique.

If Qian Xiaoyi hadn't been unable to master the Righteous Qi Sword Technique and cultivate that Righteous Sword Intent, he wouldn't have picked up the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Manual.

He even found himself a reason to pursue the ultimate swordsmanship, making it seem less pathetic.

"You can't just copy it twice and call yourself the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique... However, Yuelu's strength doesn't lie in swordsmanship, so it's normal for people to pass off inferior products as superior ones."

Lu Li seemed oblivious to the sarcasm in the other person's words. In any case, I am the authority on the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique, and if I say it doesn't count, then it doesn't count.

Among the four Confucian academies, Yuelu Academy possesses the sword of righteous spirit, Shigu Academy possesses the sword of misty rain and Xiaoxiang, and Yingtian Academy, after surrendering to the Northern Dynasty, has also risen to prominence.

It became an official academy, combining military martial arts to compile the Great Zhou Demon-Slaying Sword Manual.

Although it is less than a hundred years old and no one has yet attained enlightenment through this technique, countless people in the army practice this swordsmanship.

Through continuous real-world combat against desert tribes and demons, and with verification using a massive sample size.

In just one hundred years, it has been revised and corrected more than twenty times.

The Great Chu Privy Council described it as extremely simple and unadorned, prioritizing killing, and said that it would only be considered a first-rate sword technique if someone could use it to attain enlightenment.

In contrast, the glorious period of Bailu Academy dates back five hundred years to its most brilliant and talented dean.

With a fragment of a celestial book, one comprehends the six voids of the mind and realizes the impermanent Dharma body of the six voids.

The interplay of strength and gentleness is ever-changing, and the balance between high and low is constantly shifting.

He was known for his unparalleled agility, and no one could sense his next move through his aura. He consistently ranked among the top ten on the Heavenly Ranking.

However, in swordsmanship, Bailu Academy is indeed much inferior, lacking a master who can innovate and establish his own school.

"Do you think you're some kind of martial arts instructor in the Privy Council, able to judge whether someone's swordsmanship is authentic? Instead of empty words, let's see who's the real deal!"

Qian Xiaoyi flew into a rage, his sword still sheathed, his intent already breaking through the ice.

This time, Han Qiansan did not stop him; he simply stood aside and smiled faintly.

He didn't participate in the last competition among the four academies, not because he wasn't qualified, but because he had a sudden realization just before he left.

The teachers at Yuelu Academy were worried that leaving would disrupt his progress in understanding the subject, so they simply kept him in the academy.

Han Qiansan was very curious about this Bailu disciple who was able to overthrow the Foundation Establishment stage and take over the position, and wanted to see just how profound his swordsmanship was to be able to do it.

"The signs of growth are continuous and unbroken; it turns out to be the Spring Sword Technique."

Lu Li slightly raised his eyebrows, the scabbard of the thrusting sword concealed its edge, waiting to be warmed, the sword's movement was dense and smooth.

Dozens of subtle changes have emerged, and the new willows are swaying.

"The sword follows the breath, the mind aligns with the light of heaven... Everyone says you haven't mastered the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique, but you don't believe it. The solar terms serve the moves; the Six Sword Techniques of Spring are truly wasted in your hands!"

With a flick of the fingers, the flames of the end of summer are extinguished, and the sword tip is precisely found amidst the drizzling spring rain.

With a flick of his finger, the willow branch was instantly straightened; then, with a sweeping motion of his palm, he made a sweeping motion.

Return to simplicity and authenticity, stripping away all the fancy tricks.

There were no superfluous moves, no breathtaking strikes from beyond the heavens; just a simple swipe, and Qian Xiaoyi was struck as if by lightning, his longsword falling to the ground.

Qian Xiaoyi was completely distraught. His opponent didn't even bother to get up, and with just two casual moves of his finger sword, he made Qian Xiaoyi lose his grip on the sword.

Is this still considered the complete Qi-induction stage?

Even when he sought guidance from his Foundation Establishment stage senior brother, he hadn't suffered such a crushing defeat.

The other disciples watching were secretly shocked, finally understanding why Shen Qing had lost to Lu Li.

Despite his young age, he exudes an imposing presence when he makes a move, already showing the qualities of a master.

He seems even stronger than when he fought Senior Sister Shen Qing!

Whenever Nan Henshui thinks of that battle, she puts herself in the shoes of the battle and imagines how she would react if she were actually there.

No matter how many times it happens, there's no chance to turn things around.

Shen Qing cannot break the deadlock without using his Yin-Yang Reversal Sword and Blade Techniques and revealing any weaknesses.

It will only prolong the time and still not solve the problem of that hidden sword that turns decay into magic.

Today, Nanhenshui sadly discovers that replacing Qian Xiaoyi with himself wouldn't have been any better.

At most, because they didn't learn the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique, the scene was slightly better-looking, and they weren't as overwhelmingly dominant.

"I've already told you, you don't understand the beauty of the solar terms, the laws of nature... What you've learned doesn't even qualify as the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique!"

As Lu Li made his comments, Qian Xiaoyi unconsciously stepped back, muttering to himself.

Unable to master the Haoran Sword Intent, he resorted to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique as a means of disgrace.

Fortunately, he had good talent for cultivation, and his grandfather was a senior academician at Yuelu Academy, which allowed him to secure a spot in the secret realm.

Today, his mask has been completely shattered, and his swordsmanship talent, which he has been so proud of since childhood, is nothing compared to that of a true genius.

"Well said. I told you long ago that you only focus on the changes in moves. How can you grasp the true meaning of swordsmanship? Although the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Manual does not require the same emphasis on upholding the Dao and clarifying one's will as the Righteous Qi Sword Manual, it is still the result of the joint efforts of the sages of the four academies. How is your practice any different from second-rate sword techniques in the martial arts world?"

Two rounds of applause followed, and a dashing young man strode into the pavilion.

The seated people unconsciously stood up and faced the young man.

"Jiang Linhai of Yuelu".

Nan Henshui bent down and whispered a reminder.

Without anyone telling him, Lu Li recognized the other person's identity. He looked so much like Jiang Linyuan; who else could it be but his brother?

With its imposing presence, the entire pavilion seemed to emanate a powerful aura as Jiang Linhai approached, exuding a solemn and dignified air.

Although Li Wenwan and Han Qiansan were both at the Foundation Establishment stage, the threat they posed to him was less than that of Jiang Linhai.

Extremely dangerous!

Lu Li felt a sudden alarm bell ring in his mind; he truly lived up to his reputation as an outstanding figure who had been listed on the Human Ranking.

Even if they are eliminated in the first round, they still leave a huge gap between themselves and other Foundation Establishment Realm warriors.

If we face them, it will likely be an even more dangerous battle than the one we had against Shen Qing.

Moreover, his stage presence was far superior to Jiang Linyuan's. He appeared to criticize Qian Xiaoyi for agreeing with Lu Li's point of view, but in reality, he used the Righteous Qi Sword to trample the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique underfoot.

"I just came from the main hall. The division commanders have decided to depart tomorrow... The two junior brothers in the north will not enter the city; they will meet us there directly."

Jiang Linhai conveyed the decision of the three masters, showing no intention of interfering in the disputes between disciples, and subtly stepping out of this circle.

Before leaving with the two Yuelu disciples, he turned and glanced at Lu Li, nodding slightly, which sent a chill down one's spine.