Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 311 Extra Chapter 35

He stood up and tried to perform a set of basic fighting moves. Stepping forward, kicking sideways, his right leg cut through the air like a sword, with a sharp gust of wind, pointing directly at the glass on the windowsill. Less than a centimeter away from the target, he miraculously stopped the movement, his right toe hanging in the air, precise and elegant. Slowly retracting his right foot, Jiang Sheng felt unprecedented freedom, every movement seemed to be synchronized with his consciousness, smooth and free.

At this moment, he finally realized that he was no longer the ordinary person who could only rely on brute force. He had transformed into a true fighting master. This ability not only represents the improvement of strength, but also the crystallization of wisdom and skills. Jiang Sheng's heart was filled with pride and joy. He knew that this was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go in the future, but with this power, he was confident to face any challenge.

This experience made Jiang Sheng deeply appreciate the magic of Fusion Program. It is not just a game, but a journey of self-transcendence. Every challenge may bring unexpected gains, and those seemingly unattainable dreams may be waiting for him at the next corner. Jiang Sheng is determined to continue exploring, continue to grow, and use this new power to create a better future for himself and those around him.

Although Jiang Sheng's mind was still struggling with the mystery of the fusion program, his body and nerves were telling him an indisputable fact - he was completely different from the one a minute ago. It was as if he had transformed from an ordinary young man into a fighting master overnight. The combination of strength and skills made him full of confidence. Looking at his personal attributes again, Jiang Sheng was delighted to find that the talent column had quietly changed. [1. Basic fighting skills: level cannot be upgraded.] This line of words shone in front of his eyes like a medal, announcing that he had mastered the essence of this skill.

Jiang Sheng couldn't help but burst into a hearty laugh, which was a recognition of his new identity and an expectation for the future. He decided to give himself a day of rest to allow his body and mind to fully recover, and at the same time, to allow his new abilities to be more integrated with himself. On the morning of the third day after his wounds were completely healed, he showed up at the registration point of Ba Dao Men on time, ready to start a new chapter.

The familiar little fat man still received Jiang Sheng. He did not ask why Jiang Sheng missed yesterday's class. After all, three months is indeed a short time to teach a skill. The so-called "guaranteed teaching and learning" is often just a publicity strategy to attract students. The reality is often different from expectations. The little fat man drove a motorcycle and took Jiang Sheng to an abandoned car repair shop not far from the back street. This is the place where the Ba Dao Sect secretly teaches skills.

A lot of people have already gathered in the garage. It is roughly estimated that there are at least fifty students. They are in groups of three or five, each focusing on different skills training. Some are practicing special driving, some are honing their skills in darts and hidden weapons, and some are studying the art of lock picking or swordsmanship. It is worth noting that there are very few people who choose to practice swordsmanship. Only three students are wielding wooden swords and practicing diligently. This is not surprising. After all, the practice of swordsmanship is far more complicated than gunmanship. Even if you devote yourself to it for three months, you can only learn the basics, which is far from the depth required for actual combat. In contrast, it seems wiser to learn some practical techniques.

After the fat boy settled Jiang Sheng, he told him, "Wait here for a while. Master Li will arrive at eight o'clock." Jiang Sheng nodded in agreement and watched the fat boy leave on his motorcycle. The roar of the engine gradually faded away. Then, he began to wander around the abandoned factory, observing the students around him. These people seemed to have long been accustomed to focusing on themselves. They did not pay too much attention to the newcomer Jiang Sheng. Everyone was concentrating on practicing their own skills.

Soon, Jiang Sheng came to the swordplay practice area. There were three men and one woman. Two of the male students were about his age. One was burly, dark-skinned, and his face was covered with acne marks. The other was fair-skinned, with regular features and long flowing hair, which formed a sharp contrast with the former. The young woman, who was wearing a white sweatshirt and bloomers, was about 21 or 22 years old. She had an oval face, a pair of bright big eyes, and a few playful freckles on the tip of her nose, giving people a fresh and lovely feeling.

Facing Jiang Sheng's gaze, the girl was not distracted and continued to practice her sword skills meticulously, slashing horizontally and vertically, hooking left and right, dancing a wooden sword in her hands vigorously, and every move and every style revealed her concentration and seriousness. In contrast, the black-faced man was obviously a rookie, his movements were stiff and hesitant. Every time he finished a set of movements, he always stopped for a moment to think about how to proceed next, which made Jiang Sheng, who was watching, sweat for him. As for the long-haired man, he stood aside, seemingly immersed in his own world, with an indifferent face, as if everything in the outside world had nothing to do with him.

In such a dynamic and competitive environment, Jiang Sheng feels unprecedented challenges and opportunities. He knows that in order to stand out in this field, he must not only rely on his own talent and hard work, but also learn how to constantly hone himself in practice and learn from those predecessors who have already walked ahead. The road ahead will not be smooth, but he is ready to meet every challenge that is coming. Whether it is the practice of swordsmanship or the competition and cooperation with his peers, it will be an indispensable part of his growth path.

Jiang Sheng stood quietly by the side, patiently waiting for the agreed time to arrive. When the pointer pointed to 8 o'clock, an old man in his fifties, with a ruddy face and vigorous spirit, walked into the abandoned car repair shop. He was Master Li Haichuan. The old man hurriedly introduced Jiang Sheng's identity - a new apprentice, then signaled the young woman in bloomers to teach Jiang Sheng the swordsmanship, and then hurried away. Jiang Sheng was not surprised by this. After all, in the slums, most martial arts schools were not run in a satisfactory manner. In comparison, Master Li's personal appearance and arrangement of special guidance was already a very responsible act.

The young woman, calling herself Li Shuying, proudly announced that she was Jiang Sheng's senior sister, and then introduced the other two brothers in turn. Lin Fei, the second brother with long flowing hair, and Ge Yuanqi, the third brother with dark complexion and acne on his face. Unlike the students in the crash course, they are the formal disciples of Master Li Haichuan, which means they will receive more rigorous and systematic training.

Li Shuying attaches great importance to her status as the senior sister. She introduced the basic situation of the sect to Jiang Sheng in a rigorous manner. Without any extra greetings, she quickly got to the point, handed Jiang Sheng a wooden sword, and began to teach him the correct way to hold the sword. "When holding a sword, the first priority is to ensure your own safety, and then consider how to use it flexibly. Depending on the type and purpose of the sword, the way to hold the sword will also be different."

She explains: “There are three main types of knife grips. First, there is the hammer grip, which is suitable for most fixed blade knives. This is the most basic grip, which most people find comfortable and is best for chopping. Next is the saber grip, which comes from the long knife and the command knife. It is suitable for holding knives with a guard, but is not recommended for chopping with a knife. Finally, there is the reverse grip, which means holding the handle of the knife in reverse and applying force evenly with the fingers. This grip is stable and not easy to hurt the hand.”

Li Shuying demonstrated each grip in person and taught Jiang Sheng step by step until he mastered it thoroughly, showing great patience and responsibility. Jiang Sheng focused on memorizing every detail, knowing that a solid foundation is the key to mastery.

After Jiang Sheng had a preliminary understanding of the various knife-holding postures, Li Shuying continued, "Today, I will teach you the first three basic knife techniques, namely the knife-carrying posture, the knife-drawing posture, and the knife-pressing posture. First, let's start with the knife-carrying posture. Stand with your feet together and bend your right knee slightly. This posture is called the 'male and female foot', which means the harmony of yin and yang, and the combination of hardness and softness..."

She demonstrated while talking, her movements were standard and graceful, and each step contained a deep cultural heritage and martial arts philosophy. Jiang Sheng followed closely behind, imitating the elder sister's every move. Although beginners are inevitably clumsy, he was serious and eager to master these basic skills as soon as possible. Li Shuying watched carefully from the side, giving corrections and encouragement when appropriate. She understood that becoming an excellent swordsman requires time and sweat.

As the training progressed, Jiang Sheng gradually felt the charm of swordsmanship. Every swing of the sword was not only a muscle movement, but also a dialogue between the mind and the body. He began to understand that true swordsmanship is not only a display of skills, but also a manifestation of inner cultivation, and a perfect control of strength, speed, balance and rhythm. Under the careful guidance of Li Shuying, Jiang Sheng's swordsmanship became more and more proficient. Every progress made him more convinced that he was on the road to becoming a true swordsman.

After the training, Jiang Sheng was exhausted, but his heart was full of satisfaction and accomplishment. He understood that this was just the beginning of a long journey of practice, and there were countless challenges waiting for him. But with the basic sword skills as support, he believed that he could move towards a higher realm step by step. Li Shuying's strict requirements and selfless teaching not only allowed him to learn sword skills, but also made him experience the spirit of a warrior - perseverance and excellence. In the future, no matter what difficulties he encounters, he will remember this moment, keep the sword as his companion, and martial arts as his soul, and keep moving forward.

Jiang Sheng tightly grasped the wooden sword in his hand and followed the posture that Li Shuying had taught him before, repeating it meticulously. Although his movements were awkward, his concentration and seriousness showed his love and pursuit of swordsmanship. "That's it, practice it repeatedly until you know it by heart." Li Shuying nodded with satisfaction, and then explained the other two basic sword styles in detail for him. Her words were full of a deep understanding of swordsmanship and her eager expectations for her apprentice.

"Also, Jiang Sheng, you have to have an idea in mind. Although each sect's swordsmanship has its own merits, if you summarize it, they all have one thing in common, that is: single swordsmanship depends on the hand, and double swordsmanship depends on the movement!"

"What do you mean?" Jiang Sheng asked in confusion, with a gleam of curiosity in his eyes.

Li Shuying patiently explained: "What this means is that the key to judging a person's single-sword skills is to observe his free hand. For those with poor skills, that hand is often unable to coordinate with the hand holding the sword; while for masters with profound skills, the free hand can not only perfectly coordinate with the hand holding the sword, but also clearly show the intention of fighting, whether it is to capture the opponent's weapon or intercept the enemy's offensive, it can do it with ease. Therefore, an expert only needs to glance at it to see the depth of this person's swordsmanship."

"In the same way, when practicing double swords, if the skills are not good, it is easy to cause the two swords to collide with each other, hinder each other, or even hurt yourself by mistake. In order to make the two swords work in unison and exert powerful attack power, you must rely on good body skills and agile footwork. Therefore, by observing whether a person's steps when practicing double swords are smooth, you can basically judge whether his double sword skills are superb."

After hearing this, Jiang Sheng suddenly realized: "Oh~ I understand! With the Qingfeng Sword in hand, the double swords can be seen, and as soon as the expert uses his Kung Fu, he will know whether there is any. Is this what you mean?"

Li Shuying smiled and nodded: "Not bad!"

Jiang Sheng became curious and asked, "Sister, are you practicing single sword or double sword?"

Li Shuying replied: "I used to practice single sword."

Jiang Sheng immediately gave a thumbs up and praised: "The single sword is the coolest, I like it the most." However, Li Shuying changed the subject: "But now I have changed to double swords."

Hearing this, Jiang Sheng was speechless for a moment, and responded awkwardly: "Uh... double swords are more handsome than single swords."

Seeing the embarrassed expression on his face, Li Shuying obviously couldn't help laughing, but in order to maintain the dignity of the senior sister, she tried hard to hold back her smile. She only gently reminded him to practice hard and prepared to leave.

Jiang Sheng looked at Li Shuying's departing back, his heart full of admiration and gratitude. He knew that a true warrior must not only be proficient in the weapon in his hand, but also know how to feel and understand the essence of martial arts with his heart. Whether it is a solo dance of a single sword or a symphony of two swords, there is a profound cultural heritage and endless wisdom behind it. He secretly made up his mind to keep Li Shuying's teachings in mind and regard every practice as a challenge and transcendence to himself. Only in this way can he go further and further on the road of swordsmanship and finally create his own legend.

From then on, Jiang Sheng practiced diligently every day. Whether it was scorching sun or rainy and windy, he stayed in the repair shop, swinging the wooden sword over and over again until every movement was as smooth as flowing water. Under Li Shuying's careful guidance, his sword skills improved day by day, from the initial clumsiness to the later calmness, and finally to perfection. In the process, he gradually realized the true meaning of "single sword depends on the hand, double sword depends on the movement", and understood that a true warrior must not only have superb skills, but also have keen insight and excellent judgment.

As time goes by, Jiang Sheng is no longer just a beginner who is passionate about swordsmanship. He has grown into a respected swordsman. His name has become a model for the younger generation in Badaomen and even the entire martial arts world. All of this is inseparable from Li Shuying's teaching that "single sword depends on the hand, double sword depends on the movement", as well as her meticulous care and guidance for her apprentice. In the days to come, no matter what challenges he faces, Jiang Sheng will remember that it is these seemingly simple principles that have forged his brilliant martial arts path.

Just as Jiang Sheng was about to start practicing, a sense of curiosity surged in his heart. He remembered the [Fusion Talent] in the Fusion System, and an impulse prompted him to ask Li Shuying: "Um... Senior Sister, can you show me the Seven Hegemony Sword Styles of our Hegemony Sword Sect..."

However, before Li Shuying could speak, Lin Fei, who was practicing attentively on the side, suddenly interrupted with impatience in his tone: "Why are you talking so much nonsense? I'm practicing it for you to see, so how can you still learn it? Go and practice your basic swordsmanship well!" As soon as Lin Fei finished speaking, Jiang Sheng's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations.

In the past, Jiang Sheng always spoke and acted carefully to avoid conflicts with others. But at this moment, he subconsciously retorted: "What does it have to do with you? I asked the senior sister to teach me, not you." As soon as the words came out, Jiang Sheng himself was surprised. He had never hit back at others so directly, especially a senior brother like Lin Fei. The confidence brought by [Basic Fighting Skills] seemed to have changed his personality, allowing him to dare to stand up and defend his rights.

The crowd started to make noises, and the scene suddenly became lively. "Hey~ Second Brother, I don't care about you." Someone laughed. "Haha~ Second Brother Lin, teach him a lesson." Another person echoed. "That new guy, you are so awesome, you even dare to ignore our Second Brother Lin, you really don't know how to write the word death." The voices in the crowd rose and fell, full of jokes and provocations.

Amid the noise of the crowd, Lin Fei's face became more gloomy. He slowly walked towards Jiang Sheng, his long flowing hair swaying in the wind, but his eyes were full of hostility. "What did you say? Say it again if you dare." Lin Fei's voice was cold, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere that was about to explode.

Seeing that the situation was about to explode, Li Shuying hurried forward to mediate. "Forget it, Lin Fei. He is new here and doesn't know much. You shouldn't bother with him." She tried to calm Lin Fei's anger, and at the same time expressed dissatisfaction with Jiang Sheng's behavior. "Although you are in a crash course, you still have to respect your teacher. Lin Fei is your senior brother after all, and you shouldn't contradict him. Considering that this is your first offense, I'll let it go today, but this is just this time, and it won't happen again!" Li Shuying's tone was stern, but her words also revealed her concern for Jiang Sheng.

She finally warned: "If it happens again, you will leave on your own!" This made Jiang Sheng realize that although he had gained new abilities, respect and discipline were equally important. After weighing the 500 yuan tuition fee and the possible consequences, Jiang Sheng nodded and whispered: "I understand, Senior Sister."

Seeing Li Shuying standing on Jiang Sheng's side, Lin Fei's eyes flashed with reluctance, and he glared at Jiang Sheng fiercely, his eyes full of warnings and threats. But Jiang Sheng did not back down, he calmly met Lin Fei's gaze, silently telling himself in his heart that he was no longer the weakling who was bullied by others in the past. [Basic Fighting Skills] not only gave him strength, but also taught him how to be indomitable in the face of challenges.

After this incident, Jiang Sheng understood more deeply that a truly strong person must not only have strong strength, but also good moral character and self-discipline. He began to reflect on his own behavior and realized that while pursuing personal growth, he could not ignore the harmony and order of the team. In the days to come, he will cherish the learning opportunity in Ba Dao Men even more, not only to improve his swordsmanship, but also to become more mature and stable in dealing with people.

Jiang Sheng secretly made up his mind that no matter what difficulties and challenges he encountered, he would stick to his beliefs and prove his worth with actions. He believed that as long as he kept working hard, one day he would be able to win the respect and recognition he deserved in Ba Dao Men and even the entire martial arts community. And all this started with today's choice and persistence, and started with his courage to face challenges and be true to himself. Just now, Jiang Sheng keenly noticed many flaws in Lin Fei, at least ten weaknesses that could be exploited. If they really fought, he was confident that he could subdue this arrogant senior brother to the ground in just three seconds. However, Jiang Sheng knew that the real duel between masters was often a contest of mind and wisdom, rather than a simple competition of skills. Therefore, he was not in a hurry to show his strength, but chose a wiser way-to stimulate his potential and improve himself.

Just as Li Shuying was about to leave, Jiang Sheng once again summoned up his courage and shamelessly begged, "Big sister, please let me see the Seven Styles of the Overlord Sword, so that I can have a motivation to move forward, right?" His words were sincere, and his eyes were shining with desire and respect for martial arts. Li Shuying wanted to decline, after all, the secrets of the Seven Styles of the Overlord Sword were not easily revealed to others. However, when she saw Jiang Sheng's eager eyes and thought of the few new students who truly loved swordsmanship, her heart softened.

"Okay! Do you want to see a single sword or a double sword?" Li Shuying finally nodded in agreement. Jiang Sheng answered without hesitation: "Single sword!" In his opinion, the wielding of a single sword is not only a display of skill, but also an irresistible charm. He always believed that the momentum and beauty of a single sword far surpassed that of a double sword.

Li Shuying said nothing more and turned to walk towards the weapon rack by the east wall. The weapon rack was full of various swords, spears, swords and halberds, showing the heroism of warriors. She selected a goose feather knife from among them. The blade was slender and sharp, which was the best choice for practicing the seven styles of the Tyrant Sword. Holding the knife in hand, Li Shuying slowly came to five meters in front of Jiang Sheng, holding the knife in her backhand, with a solemn expression, like a general about to go to war, exuding an indomitable domineering aura.

"The sword is the king of all weapons, it is fierce and domineering! It is also the courage of all weapons. When the sword is drawn, its fierceness can break through the clouds and penetrate the sun, swallow up mountains and rivers, and be invincible like a huge wave hitting the shore." Li Shuying's words were loud and clear, like a thunderbolt, awakening the hearts of everyone present. After hearing her explanation, the students who were practicing hidden weapons next door put down their training and gathered around. Even Lin Fei, who had a rebellious face before, was attracted and stopped to watch.

"The name of our Ba Dao Sect's Ba Dao is "Ba"! Domineering, domineering, now I will demonstrate the first of the seven styles of Ba Dao for you, Autumn Water Flying Wrists." As the words fell, the Yanling Sword in Li Shuying's hand seemed to have life, dancing a perfect sword flower. Her feet lightly slid across the ground, drawing a Tai Chi circle, and the sound of the sword tip breaking through the air whizzed past, as if it could cut through all obstacles. Amid the flashes of swords and shadows, the gongs and drums sounded, and the entire venue was shrouded in an indescribable momentum.

Someone in the crowd exclaimed first: "Great!" Then, thunderous applause and cheers broke out. Shouts of "Master Sister is mighty" and "Master Sister is awesome" were heard everywhere, pushing the entire drill to a climax.

"The second move of the Seven Styles of Dominant Sword, ice flowers scatter all over the body!" Li Shuying's voice rang out again. Her movements were like snowflakes in winter, light and swift. Every move and every style contained profound martial arts philosophy.

"The third move of the Seven Styles of Dominant Sword, the sound is so loud that it shocks the White Emperor!" At this time, her sword skills have reached the extreme speed, and every strike seems to be able to shake the heaven and earth, shocking everyone.

"The fourth of the Seven Styles of the Tyrant Sword, murderous aura rises to the nine netherworlds!" As these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the field became solemn. Jiang Sheng could almost feel the murderous aura released from Li Shuying's blade, which was a ruthless determination to treat the enemy without mercy.

"The fifth move of the Seven Styles of the Overlord Sword, the cold light that makes ghosts and gods cry!" This move shows the power of the Overlord Sword to the fullest extent. The sword light is like cold stars, which makes people shudder, as if even ghosts and gods will cry for it.

Every time Li Shuying swung her sword, it was like telling an ancient and mysterious story, which moved everyone present. Jiang Sheng was even more fascinated. He was not only impressed by Li Shuying's superb swordsmanship, but also by her persistence and love for martial arts. He knew that this was the power he had been pursuing and the path he would take in the future.

Jiang Sheng secretly vowed in his heart that he would turn this shock into motivation to move forward. No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, he will continue to move forward unswervingly until he reaches the pinnacle of martial arts. And all this started today, starting from his desire for the Seven Styles of the Tyrant Sword, and starting from the generous demonstration of Senior Sister Li Shuying. At this moment, he understood that a true martial artist not only needs skills and strength, but also a heart that never gives up, as well as an endless pursuit and love of martial arts. As Li Shuying's sword gradually unfolded, the originally calm air in the air was completely stirred, as if it had turned into invisible sharp blades. Even standing a few meters away, Jiang Sheng could feel the coldness and stinging like the north wind blowing on his face in the cold winter. His cheeks were slightly numb, but his eyes were shining with incredible light. For Lin Fei, Ge Yuanqi and those fellow disciples who focused on practicing hidden weapons, such scenes may have been commonplace for a long time. They only showed expressions of praise and admiration on their faces, but for Jiang Sheng, this was an unprecedented shocking experience. He was amazed. He had never expected that Li Shuying, who looked ordinary, had mastered the swordsmanship to such a high level.

(End of this chapter)