Daily life of a teacher in the martial arts department

Have you ever seen the Heavenly Army?

When the Killing Blade clashed with the Tang sword, one of the three strikes, the Destruction Slash, which is primarily for killing, was incredibly powerful. With just one strike, it left a large gash on the Killing Blade and shattered its blade. This was only because the person wielding the sword was Ying Qin Guan. If it were anyone else, Ye Jiao Fang would probably have been able to cut them both in half.

Ying Qin Guan's voice continued to ring out, and Ye Jiao was shocked. In such a high-speed battle, how could Ying Qin Guan still find the time to speak?

A few days ago, although he showed some skill, he shouldn't have reached this level.

Ye Jiaofang had seen the Jue Tian Army before, which is why he believed that Ying Qin Guan could not defeat more than a thousand Jue Tian soldiers after meeting him that day. He had also helped that man test the approximate strength of the Jue Tian Army. Each set of super bio-armor weighed ten million pounds, and every half-owl wearing it was a walking killing machine, a mobile fortress.

"I had no idea what level their armor was at the time, but I was later informed about it."

Ying Qin Guan was still speaking when the wind howled. Ye Jiao Fang unleashed another slash, and a wisp of terrifying inner energy spilled out, causing the earth to crack. Ying Qin Guan blocked with his Killing Blade once more, creating another huge gap. The Killing Blade was knocked away and disappeared without a trace. Ye Jiao Fang's gaze naturally did not follow that.

"Do you know what my weapon was back then?"

Clang!

A piercing clang of metal rang out, and the Tang sword left a sizable gash on Tian Fang's body. Everything happened in the blink of an eye, and even Ye Jiaofang felt that everything had gone far too smoothly.

At the same time, Ying Qin Guan's words sparked new thoughts in him... What weapons did Ying Qin Guan possess back then? The military had sent people to investigate the battlefield years ago, and there were records of this; Ye Jiao Fang remembered it clearly. That's why he found it even more impossible, because those weapons... were all very ordinary, so ordinary that even if those half-owls removed their ten million-pound super bio-armor, they would still find it difficult to sever their bodies with those weapons.

This made Ye Jiaofang even more puzzled... Yes, he knew what Ying Qin Guan's weapon was, which was why he had just joined their group. So why was Ying Qin Guan able to win?

"You want to cut them off?!"

Ying Qin Guan's voice continued to drift into Ye Jiao's ears on the wind. Every word he spoke came from before, yet it rang out at just the right moment, as if the sound traveled without time, his voice remaining serene. But in reality, Ying Qin Guan was already at a considerable disadvantage. Many of his weapons had been destroyed, and Ye Jiao didn't understand why Ying Qin Guan had made this choice.

His previous attacks weren't at a level that couldn't be dodged.

Then, Ying Qin Guan's faint voice rang out.

"I'm giving you a chance."

Ye Jiaofang felt like his heart was about to explode!

A tremendous, terrifying sense of crisis suddenly struck, like a giant hand gripping his heart, making it hard for him to breathe. This sense of crisis came inexplicably and without reason, but it just suddenly arrived. Ye Jiaofang clearly felt that this was the most dangerous moment in his thousand-year lifespan, the moment he was closest to death!

Without any reason, without needing a reason, Ye Jiaofang released his inner energy. The powerful inner energy blew, lifting the ground and blowing away everything around him, also creating distance between Ying Qin Guan and Ye Jiaofang.

A thousand paths can be discussed without a single leak!

Ying Qin Guan was blown away by the wind and took a few steps back, stopping about eight meters away from Ye Jiao Fang.

Ye Jiaofang remained expressionless, reaching up to touch his neck... a newly added wound, very shallow and insignificant, but Ye Jiaofang had no idea when Ying Qin Guan had added it. If he wasn't mistaken, it must have been just before he used the "Leakless Wind" technique. What would have happened if he hadn't used "Leakless Wind"?

The feeling I just had... was actually real.

Ye Jiao had just narrowly escaped death, yet his expression remained unchanged. He calmly asked:

"How did you do that?"

Ying Qin Guan held up the half-destroyed Tian Fang and Sha Jue, and said softly, "Why don't you take a guess?"

At the same time, an extremely faint sound rang out. Ye Jiaofang looked closely and saw some small pieces of iron falling to the ground. He was experienced in combat, knowledgeable in ancient and modern martial arts, had an open mind, and as a god-level martial artist, he dared to speculate on things that ordinary people dared not think of. He figured it out almost in the blink of an eye.

"I see... They used the weakness of their weapons to create openings in the enemy's defenses. Then, they used their inner energy to manipulate the small, severed metal fragments, attacking from blind spots. Their apparent engagement with me was just a diversion, a distraction; these tiny metal fragments were the real killers..."

Ye Jiao slowly recounted that Ying Qin Guan's control over his inner energy was astonishing. He realized that he himself couldn't achieve such a level, though not entirely impossible. But he certainly couldn't do it with such precision. To engage in intense combat with such an enemy while secretly manipulating his inner energy to control external objects... it was like something out of a cultivation novel.

But frankly, its practicality is too low. If the control isn't precise enough, and it's not cutting the neck, then it's meaningless. Because in other places, such a small wound is not fatal at all, and once it's away from the body for a certain period of time and distance, the internal energy becomes uncontrollable, and the tiny metal piece will dissipate instantly. The chance to strike is less than a hundredth of a second, which means it's only effective during combat.

With layers of filtering and restrictions, this is basically a move that only Ying Qin Guan can use. Even he wouldn't have many opportunities to use it. But in actual combat, the effect of the first strike is truly terrifying; even someone like Ye Jiao Fang was almost silently and severely injured.

—Don't doubt it. Ye Jiaofang failed to inherit the destiny. He is still human. His neck was not covered by an inner energy barrier. If he were hit by a solid blow, it would be very kind of him not to say it would be fatal.

Just like Ye Jiao's terrifying sense of aura and knowledge of optics, he possessed those bizarre moves that only he knew, which others viewed as if they were looking at an ancestor.

Ye Jiaofang exclaimed, "A modern application at the Celestial level..."

In terms of sheer power, this move is utterly pathetic; it's only effective at slitting the throat, and even hitting the temple isn't very effective.

In terms of practicality, it's a tragedy, and it's also very easy to defend against. Once an opponent falls for it once and understands the key points, it's very easy to defend against it in the future.

In terms of learning difficulty, even a martial arts master like Ye Jiaofang, who knew the underlying principles, admitted that he could not replicate the effect of Ying Qin Pass; it was beyond the limits of the heavens.

In terms of difficulty of execution, it's beyond words. It even has strict requirements on the weapons of both sides. Modern martial artists mostly rely on fists and feet. How many others can possess such a divine weapon as Ye Jiaofang?

In terms of its underlying concept, if I had to describe it in one word, it would be "stupid." It's worlds apart from the Consciousness Slash, whose concept deserves to be extensively discussed. And this move... even if Ying Qin Guan were to use it, it would still sound incredibly stupid.

However, it was this skill with such a tragically poor stats that Ye Jiaofang praised it so highly, which is the wonder of modern martial artists.

Practicality?

The first kill doesn't need to be useful; one successful hit is enough.

Difficulty in learning and difficulty in application?

In short, as long as Ying Qin Guan knows how, then it's not a problem.

What is the underlying concept behind the moves?

This is the most superficial aspect; the Emperor's Heart Style's concept is so lofty. Besides the Sword Saint, who else has truly mastered it? The concept of the fusion of magic and martial arts is incredibly high. Yet, only one Great Master emerged, and even that was at the bottom of the top tier. In Ye Jiaofang's view, all techniques in the world are divided into two categories: those that can kill and those that cannot.

"This move may become a thing of the past!"

Ye Jiaofang sighed. He himself couldn't master such a move; perhaps only Ying Qin Guan could use it. But in this vast world, how many people were worthy of Ying Qin Guan using such a move? Feicun Tan Ying was already a top-tier master, but even he wasn't worthy of Ying Qin Guan using such a supreme killing move. Besides, his weapon didn't meet the requirements for execution. How many truly extraordinary techniques were there in the world?!

Having been hit by this move once, Ye Jiaofang knew he would never be hit by it again. He clearly realized that what had just happened might have been the last time this move was used in the world. With such stringent conditions, Ying Qin Guan might never have the chance to use it again, even until his death.

It was an indescribable sense of desolation, and Ye Jiaofang felt it. True friends were hard to find. In this world, perhaps only Ye Jiaofang could understand this move. Perhaps that was why Ying Qin Guan used this move.

"What's this move called?" Ye Jiao asked. Through this move, he knew that Ying Qin Guan was just as dejected as he was!

"Swords and blades are the ultimate weapon."

"Sword and Saber Absolute?!" Ye Jiao laughed loudly, "What a name! It not only eliminates swords and sabers, but also eliminates enemies, it not only eliminates the heavens, but also eliminates oneself!"

"Sword and Blade Annihilation... Annihilation" means "to end." This move shatters swords and blades, signifying the end of the enemy. Based on Ying Qin Guan's earlier words and the situation of the Jue Tian Army at the time, Ye Jiao Fang guessed that this move was intended to deal with them, signifying the final annihilation of himself. In reality, Ye Jiao Fang regretted this move. After this battle, it would be almost impossible for Ying Qin Guan to use it again; this move became a final echo, signifying his own annihilation.

"This move only eliminates the false Heavenly Absolute, not the true Heavenly Absolute," Ying Qin Guan said, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

"Oh?" Ye Jiaofang finally realized what the clown had done. But he was not afraid at all. Ying Qin Guan's sword and saber technique filled him with pride. "Heroes of the world, you and I are kindred spirits, but true friends are hard to find." "Then I'd like to know, what move is it, the one that has been so powerful yet so cruel!"

Ying Qin Guan calmly replied, "Back then, this move was more suitable for dealing with Jue Tian than now. But back then, it was definitely not this move."

He slowly assumed a fighting stance.

"This move is also called the Sword and Saber Technique."

Chapter Seventy-One: No Leaks!

It's not uncommon for move names to be repeated. Take Sakura Manga as an example: in different schools, there are countless ways to use moves called "One Flash" or "One Slash." Similarly, in the Southern Qin Dynasty, there are numerous methods for cultivating moves called "Innate Skill."

However, it is very rare for the same person to create the same technique or move repeatedly. You chose these names yourself, so how could they be repeated?

In fact, it just sounds repetitive.

'Jue' and 'jue' are different.

Ye Jiaofang had already grasped most of the meaning of "absolute," but he still didn't understand "decisiveness."

"Is this jue not the same as that jue?"

Ye Jiaofang quickly understood and asked a question.

"Yes."

"Then I'd like to experience it for myself..."

Ye Jiao laughed heartily. The "Sword and Saber Technique," a move so powerful it was a swan song from the very first strike, left an indelible mark on him. This move, whose stats were practically useless, had almost defeated someone like him in a swift victory.

—If Ye Jiao hadn't reacted at the last moment, he would have been defeated quickly. Although the duration of the fight could be described as an instant kill, the definition of an instant kill and a quick victory differs depending on the level. For example, among martial artists, if two martial artists fight and the outcome is decided in three or five seconds, it can definitely be considered an instant kill. But among top-tier fighters, or even god-level fighters, how many moves can be exchanged in three or five seconds? It can hardly be called an instant kill.

So, although it sounds like a double standard, if a fighter or a third-rate martial artist fights for five seconds and the outcome is decided, it is considered an instant kill. However, Ye Jiaofang and Ying Qin Guan fought for less than a second. Even if Ye Jiaofang lost, it is not considered an instant kill because they had already exchanged many moves.

Moreover, he didn't lose... At the last moment, he broke through Ying Qin Guan's ultimate killing move. Although it relied on intuition, intuition is naturally also part of a martial artist's strength.

So, in the previous exchange, it was actually Ying Qin Guan who was at a disadvantage. In order to unleash his ultimate sword technique, his weapon was already in a semi-crippled state—but this wasn't a big problem, as the military had already prepared a spare weapon for him. Although its quality certainly couldn't compare to the pinnacle of alchemy like the Ten Absolute Machines, it was still no weaker than Tian Fang and Sha Jue.

"interesting.."

As Ying Qin Guan and Ye Jiao Fang faced off, Cain, inheriting the jester's spectator spirit, remained rooted to the spot, watching the battle unfold. He exclaimed in astonishment, "Two martial artists of this caliber appearing at once? The future is truly terrifying..."

Cain had some misunderstandings. Upon his resurrection, he immediately encountered the world's top-tier and unparalleled masters. Then came the epic battle between Ying Qin Guan and Ye Jiao Fang, the strongest of ancient and modern times respectively. It could be said that all the world's top experts were there, leading to some misconceptions about modern martial arts. However, this misunderstanding should quickly disappear after he gains a deeper understanding of this world.

It was during this time that Nephalem quickly explained what had happened inside the pillar of light. As a former special agent, his language was concise and to the point, focusing on Cain and what had happened to him, while the Joker and Ye Jiaofang were only mentioned briefly.

"Time travel...murder?!"

Like everyone else present, the military personnel were shocked by those four words. But they had no time to think about it, because a new round of battle between Ying Qin Pass and Ye Jiaofang had already begun.

At this point, they stopped testing each other and Ye Jiaofang began to make his move. He had already determined that he was inferior to Ying Qin Guan in terms of the precision of his strength and internal energy control, so he had to find a way to win back from other areas.

His eyes blazed with an astonishing purple light, illuminating the Yingqin Pass.

The myriad paths of discussion? Disaster strikes!

This attack sounds like it travels at the speed of light, but in reality, it's far from that speed. This purple light isn't light at all; it's internal energy. Ying Qin Guan had no prior experience with this attack when he first encountered it and was hit before. But now, facing it again, how could he possibly be hit again?

He slightly shifted his body, dodging the attack. Although he could have blocked it with his internal energy barrier, not every attack required it. In a fight between opponents of equal skill, internal energy is never sufficient. While in 70% of battles, the fighters never actually run out of internal energy, once it's depleted, the fight ends immediately. A fighter without internal energy is merely a physically stronger fighter.

For martial artists, internal energy is not just a mana bar, but also a health bar, a damage bar, a defense bar, and an application bar.

Ying Qin Guan slightly turned his body to avoid the purple light. This attack was naturally discontinuous, since it wasn't real light.

Ye Jiaofang didn't expect this move to work. He remained calm and moved forward, slashing at Ying Qinguan with his Tang sword. During the slash, the Tang sword in his hand became illusory and, in the blink of an eye, split into three, slashing at Ying Qinguan from three different directions!

If it were Kui here, he would be able to spot the flaw in this move at a glance.

Against opponents of the same level, this technique is unlikely to be fatal unless the opponent is greedy for internal energy and only covers the point where the attacker intends to strike. At most, it will only cause the attacker to draw more internal energy. Since the goal is to draw more internal energy, the core of this technique is destined to not consume too much internal energy. Therefore, the effect of manipulating light and shadow will inevitably be somewhat crude. If it were someone like Yi Kui, with his terrifying dynamic vision capable of detecting missiles, he would definitely be able to see the flaws in this technique.

But humans can't do that.

Even Ying Qinguan couldn't do it; the huge gap brought about by racial talent was insurmountable.

This is both the strength and the weakness of modern martial artists. Although humanity still has many adversaries, the era of suppressing and conquering them through violence is long gone. Their greatest enemy is themselves. Thus, all techniques developed are ultimately aimed at dealing with humanity itself.

Ying Qin Guan remained calm, letting Ye Jiao Fang's blade strike at him, the blow already very close. Yet he showed no intention of moving. This sight made Ye Jiao Fang extremely vigilant. He certainly wasn't naive enough to think he had "succeeded"—that would be an insult to both Ying Qin Guan and himself. But at this distance, even if Ying Qin Guan were incredibly fast, he couldn't possibly catch up, unless…

During the intense sprint, Ye Jiaofang slightly raised his head to look at Ying Qin Guan's face. Despite their long encounter today, he had never truly seen Ying Qin Guan's face clearly. And this time, he still couldn't see it clearly; Ying Qin Guan's face always seemed to be backlit, and Ye Jiaofang could only see a pair of bright eyes.

The next moment, a terrifying storm suddenly swept up, carrying countless internal energies that seeped in from an incredible angle, forcibly blowing away Ye Jiaofang and the afterimage of the sword he had drawn!

A thousand paths can be discussed without a single leak!