Lord of the night.

Chapter 1353 The Heaven-Supporting Blade, You've Practiced It Wrong [Bonus Chapter for the Ji Clan's Mortal Alliance Leader!]

Having a poor sense of direction and being directionally challenged are two major problems.

This is the most basic reason why Feng Du's whereabouts are so elusive: firstly, sometimes he can't even find his own place when he goes out, hence his elusiveness.

Secondly, because of the high level of danger involved, they deliberately concealed their whereabouts, making them elusive.

Thirdly, he and his boss set up several secret training grounds, but these places were very elusive.

Including the time when Zheng Yuandong went to attack the Divine Mountain, Feng Du went to provide support, but halfway there he tore through space and found that he had gone the wrong way, so he turned back and encountered the people from the Floating Pagoda Mountain Sect.

Otherwise... it would be impossible to block it.

Therefore, the holy light emanating from Feng Du is the purest among all members of the Sovereign Church.

Feng Du's cultivation method also takes the name of Heaven, and so it is.

Of course, this Deputy Chief Cult Leader Feng is quite petty, but his pettiness sometimes manifests inexplicably.

early morning.

It was just beginning to get light.

Fang Che woke up refreshed, feeling as if he had been reborn.

As I went outside, I saw Feng Du standing under the eaves with his hands behind his back, watching the rain pouring down outside.

"How is it?" Feng Du did not turn around.

"I'm ashamed to say that I didn't even hear it raining."

Fang Chedao.

"normal."

Feng Du said calmly, "If you still can't rest assured with me here, then you are underestimating me too much."

"That's what you said."

"Let's play chess."

"I have a question for you. Should we teach them about sleep?"

"unnecessary."

Feng Du said, "They all know, and it's impossible for scions of such noble families not to know. But from what I've observed, no one seems to care. They're all just going through the motions. What you say might not be of any use, and even if it were, it would only cause regret. That wouldn't be good."

"..."

Fang Che remained silent.

These guys are definitely not easy to deal with.

But think about it, this is perfectly normal for young people.

The two set up the chessboard.

"If you can win one game today, I'll take you into my territory to see your current level."

"We will definitely go all out."

Three games in one morning.

In the drizzling rain, the two abandoned the spiritual energy barrier and played chess while breathing in the rain, feeling completely relaxed and refreshed.

Fang Che lost two games and drew one.

Even if it's a draw, you still win.

Feng Du said to Mo Ganyun and the others who had already come out, "You all continue to study your weapons. Before participating in the Cloud Weapon Ranking competition, you must at least understand their patterns!"

"Yes!"

All eight people were completely convinced!
Just this one sentence about understanding the texture, just four short words, is enough for an ordinary Saint-level expert to never be able to say in their entire life!
Where are the patterns on swords and blades after they have been forged and refined countless times?

Where are the patterns on divine metals after they naturally form swords?

All of these follow certain patterns.

However, it requires careful exploration and investigation using spiritual energy, bit by bit.

However, it is undeniable that once you fully understand every single texture, it is like understanding the meridians of your own weapon, just as you understand the meridians of your own body.

This has a huge benefit for boosting combat power.

The eight people sat down quietly, taking advantage of the stillness of the world, with their weapons held horizontally in front of their knees, their hands clasped, and they tried their best to understand, comprehend, and communicate.

Only Mo dared not speak.

As soon as the long stick was taken out, it accidentally poked Dong Yunyu, who was concentrating on something, causing him to stumble.

Dong Yunyu got up, looking gloomy.

He wanted to curse, but knew that if he did, he would definitely be beaten to a pulp by the two senior figures.

He swallowed his anger and turned around to find another place.

He muttered curses under his breath, not daring to utter them aloud, but he could imagine that Mo Ganyun's ancestors had probably suffered a terrible fate.

Fang Che entered the sealed domain and used all his weapons—swords, spears, and throwing knives—once he entered.

He saved the Sky-Supporting Blade for last, and after fully warming up, he fought Feng Du once.

Regarding the White Bone Spear, Blood Spirit Sword, Hate Heaven Blade, and so on... Feng Du remained calm; to him, this was nothing surprising.

I've weathered too many storms in my life.

Moreover, in Feng Du's eyes, these were all 'minor killing techniques,' utterly insignificant!'

But when the Sky-Supporting Blade was unleashed, and after one strike, its blade intent soared to the heavens and swept across the earth, Feng Du's eyes widened in surprise: "Who taught you that?"

"Feng Han".

Fang Che dared not hide anything from Feng Du, so he also revealed his identity as Xingmang, telling everything to Feng Du.

Feng Du's expression was quite interesting: "He didn't know you were Night Demon? He didn't know that Xingmang was Fang Che? Yan Wu's backup plan is excellent."

"Feng Yun didn't know either?" "Feng Xing and Feng Yun were vying to win you over?"

"Tsk tsk... Feng Han even took you as his apprentice?"

"Fuck..."

Feng Du's eyes flashed with a strange light: "Kid, are you treating our family like fools? You've been going around in circles just to scam our Feng family?"

Fang Che repeatedly protested his innocence: "Vice Chief Master Feng, you're really wronging me! How could I dare? I'm already worried about what will happen if I'm exposed. Young Master Yun is my brother, and Lord Feng Han is my master. I don't know what I'll do in the future. Every time I think about it, my head spins and I feel numb."

Feng Du sneered, "You're so happy playing both sides, why are you worried..."

But thinking about what Fang Che would face if his identity were exposed, he couldn't help but feel a sense of schadenfreude.

If it were only Feng Han and Feng Xing, Fang Che could keep it a secret for a lifetime without any problem. But Feng Yun is an exceptionally shrewd person.

The reason he didn't discover the problem with Xingmang's identity wasn't because Fang Che was hiding it so well, but because Feng Yun simply hadn't thought about it. But all he needed to do was give him a clue, and he could have easily exposed Fang Che!

Therefore, Fang Che's concerns were not without merit.

"Well, fine, these troubles are your own business. You can deal with them yourself from now on. I won't interfere, and don't come looking for me."

Feng Du's simple "You decide what to do" left Fang Che dumbfounded.

He was hoping that the opposition would cover for him. But this old man was incredibly adept at shifting blame, managing to do it all without sticking to the pan!
"But you've practiced the Heaven-Supporting Blade incorrectly."

Feng Du sighed.

"what?"

Fang Che was taken aback.

"The Sky-Supporting Blade is a sword technique, and generally speaking, sword techniques are used to kill. So from that point of view, you haven't practiced it wrong, and neither have Feng Yun and the others. However... according to the true meaning of the Sky-Supporting Blade, you have practiced it wrong."

"While its power is immense, the Sky-Supporting Blade, as its name suggests, supports the heavens and drags them down; whether it supports upwards or drags downwards, it is not for killing."

"The sword intent of the Heaven-Supporting Blade lies in its support!"

"For people, having a safety net is like having a safety net in the sky!"

"If we speak according to the principles of the Guardians and the Sovereign Church, the Heaven-Supporting Blade is somewhat similar to the Guardians' swordsmanship: it is for protection, not for killing. Even if one kills for the sake of protection, it is not killing. It is protection."

Feng Du frowned: "It's a bit convoluted, can you understand it?"

"I understand."

"Therefore, the Heaven-Supporting Blade is not a blade for killing!"

Feng Du sighed: "Although it's no less effective than other sword techniques for killing, the true essence lies in the intent behind the sword!"

"If you go against your original intention, it will be difficult to go further on the path of supporting the heavens! Do you understand what I mean?"

"understood."

Fang Che exhaled and said, "Just like being an official, the purpose of being an official is to govern a region and bring benefits to the people. This is the greatest meaning of being an official. But if after becoming an official one resorts to tyranny, massacres, exploitation of the people, and distortion of the truth, then one has lost one's original intention and cannot go too far on this path."

"Somewhat similar, but not entirely."

Feng Du glanced at Fang Che: "You kid... I've noticed you have some resentment towards officials and the rich."

Fang Che said awkwardly, "A little bit, not much. It's just that this mortal world is too filthy."

"What does the filth have to do with you?"

Feng Du admonished, "You've brought trouble upon yourself!"

"Let Dongfang San San and the others handle it."

It is only natural to declare independence.

"...What you say makes sense."

"Therefore, supporting the sky is for supporting the bottom, and supporting the bottom is for protection. Protection is not the guardian, but the protection of everyone. And those who cultivate the Sky-Supporting Blade have their own protection."

"Even if you kill people and splatter blood, slaughter the world, and roam the starry sky without restraint... all of this is just a means and a process. The ultimate goal is the sword intent of the Heaven-Supporting Blade, which is to protect."

"If the intent of the sword is untainted by evil, then one is free from karmic debt. If the intent of the sword illuminates the world, then even slaughtering the world is an act of righteousness and honor!"

Feng Du stared intently at Fang Che: "Do you understand?"

"understood."

Fang Che frowned and said earnestly, "Having done this to Heaven, I have a clear conscience!"

"well said!"

Feng Duyi clapped his hands and laughed heartily: "That's exactly it!"

"Therefore, you have so many killing techniques; you must also possess a protective technique like the Sky-Supporting Blade. When you want to kill innocently, you can use any technique. But the intent of the blade, the intent of the sword, and the intent of the spear are not the same. You must understand that."

"Sword techniques used for killing for the sake of killing are called 'Sha'. Techniques used for killing for the sake of protecting are called 'Shou'."

Feng Du instructed, "You must remember this section firmly and constantly hone it! Hypnotize yourself! Make yourself believe it without a doubt!"

"understood!"

"It's good if you understand."

Feng Du said, "Now you will practice the Sky-Supporting Blade again, starting from the lowest level, from the bare form, and I will guide you step by step. The essence of the Sky-Supporting Blade is not as easy to learn as you think, but one night is enough time for me to explain it to you to the very end."

"Yes."

Fang Che began practicing each move.

Feng Du watched attentively from the side, correcting him bit by bit, from state of mind, consciousness, soul, movements, mentality, spiritual power, fluctuations, sword intent, the beginning, development, transition and conclusion... to sheathing the sword, gathering the spirit, stabilizing the soul, sheathing, gathering the intention, and calming the breath.

Meticulous.

Fang Che truly sensed that Feng Du's personality was different from any other great power in the world: he was extremely meticulous in teaching martial arts!

So patient!
Moreover, they have so much experience!
And he is not arrogant at all, nor does he deliberately belittle others; he praises when he should praise and beats when he should beat.

(End of this chapter)