Douluo Dalu: Seven Kills

Chapter 9: Theory of the Way of the Sword, a Life of Hard Training

As the chief supreme elder, Ye Xuanji's courtyard is naturally located in a quiet place to avoid being disturbed by the noise from the outside world.

When the two arrived, Ye Xuanji took Chen Junting and walked straight towards the sword room.

When the two entered the sword room, the swords hanging on the wall immediately attracted Chen Junting's attention.

Not to mention the various types of swords, the scabbards alone are inlaid with exquisite gems, sparkling with alluring light.

It seems that these swords are not meant to be used.

"Envy?"

Ye Xuanji walked up to Chen Junting and patted his shoulder gently.

It was also the first time that Chen Junting felt the unseriousness of his master. It seemed that the sage-like demeanor he displayed when they first met was all an act.

After secretly rolling my eyes...

"Master, what is this sword room?"

Although he already had a guess in his mind, Chen Junting still asked at the right time.

"This is my exclusive mimicry training ground."

Ye Xuanji didn't pay much attention to his apprentice's rolling eyes. Instead, he walked forward and casually drew out a sword.

The patterns engraved on the sword and the bright stars dotted on it all tell of the sword's expensiveness and luxury.

"You don't need to worry."

As if he saw the desire in Chen Junting's eyes, "The mimicry training ground that belongs to you alone was already collecting the corresponding materials for you when you joined the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect yesterday."

"Do you know the difference between your martial spirit and mine?"

Suddenly, Ye Xuanji changed the topic.

"The Seven Killing Sword Spirit's is murderous aura, and the Star Saint Sword Spirit's is starlight?"

Faced with the sudden inquiry, Chen Junting gave a direct and superficial answer.

But when he recalled what he felt when he awakened his martial soul and absorbed the spirit ring, he hesitated and said, "Maybe my martial soul still has momentum?"

"Yes."

The look of admiration appeared on his face.

"That's why the Seven Killing Sword has disappeared in the past ten thousand years, and many new sword martial spirits have emerged, but it hasn't dropped the world's number one sword martial spirit."

Ye Xuanji flipped her wrist and took the Star Saint Sword. A burst of momentum instantly erupted, enveloping Chen Junting.

In an instant, Chen Junting knelt on one knee.

The light of his right hand lit up, and the Seven Kill Sword Martial Spirit appeared on its own.

Similarly, a momentum burst out from it.

Just as Chen Junting slowly stood up, the momentum just now dissipated instantly, making him feel relaxed all over.

And Ye Xuanji's words also reached his ears at this moment.

"Do you feel it? This is the power of the sword."

Hearing this, Chen Junting turned his gaze towards the Seven Killing Sword.

A vast and mighty murderous aura emanated from him.

"Master, the sword power of the Seven Killing Sword Martial Soul is innate, while the sword power of other sword martial souls requires acquired training."

Chen Junting raised his head and his eyes met Ye Xuanji's.

"Not bad." Ye Xuanji was obviously satisfied with this answer.

"This is the natural advantage of the Seven Killing Sword spirit. Once the sword force is mastered to a certain degree, it will transform into a domain. And when our ancestor Chen Xin was crowned as a Titled Douluo, he transformed the sword force into the Seven Killing Domain."

"field!"

Hearing these familiar yet unfamiliar words, Chen Junting's eyes suddenly lit up!
Looking at the entire Douluo world, domain is synonymous with power.

In a battle between soul masters of the same level, the soul master with a domain has an overwhelming chance of winning.

"Then Master, are we going to practice sword skills next?" He was eager to try out the field.

But soon, a bucket of cold water was poured on him.

"Do you think the realm is formed through practice?"

"That…"

Ye Xuanji did not explain to him, but said: "You have to understand that there are five realms in the way of sword. The first is swordsmanship, which is the moves and techniques of the sword; the second is sword momentum, which is the momentum and domain of the sword; the third is sword intention, which requires the sword user to integrate the comprehended artistic conception into it; the fourth is sword soul, which requires the sword user to integrate his own soul into it, that is, the unity of man and sword, you are the sword, and the sword is you; and the last one is the legendary sword god, but since the establishment of our Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, and even the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, no one has ever been able to take this path. Perhaps only the legendary god can do it."

"Hold your sword tightly. From today on, you must keep your sword in your hand during your training. As a swordsman, you must be able to communicate with your sword spirit, comprehend it, and control it."

Ye Xuanji's tone suddenly became stern at this moment.

"The way of the sword is to go from the simple to the complex. If you can't even master the sword technique, how can you comprehend the realm from the sword power?"

As she spoke, Ye Xuanji's eyes became sharper.

"Now, let's start with the basics."

For the rest of the afternoon, the first thing Ye Xuanji taught Chen Junting was how to hold the sword correctly.

Because in his own words, when he first met Chen Junting, apart from being courageous and vigilant, his sword skills were shit.

He demonstrated how to hold the hilt with both hands and how to adjust the position of the fingers to obtain the best grip on the sword.

Chen Junting carefully observed his master's movements, and then imitated them roughly until he gradually mastered them.

Then he started to teach how to adjust breathing, and explained that breathing is a very important part of swordsmanship, which is related to the balance and stability of the body. He continued to demonstrate how to breathe deeply, how to relax the body when inhaling, and how to tighten the muscles when exhaling.

In the days that followed, Ye Xuanji's teachings were gradual and step-by-step, and the basic sword techniques were also improved.

When all these are almost done, the practice of Seven Killing Sword Technique and "Kill" Character Technique will also begin.

It was from this day that Chen Junting truly began to practice hard, and his life became extremely fulfilling.

In the morning, he would practice basic sword techniques a thousand times, and then take a medicinal bath to relieve fatigue.

After breakfast, practice the Seven Killing Sword Techniques and the "Kill" Character Technique, and then take a medicinal bath at the end.

As for the afternoon, he read and studied the knowledge about soul masters and soul beasts, and also practiced practical skills under his master.

At night, he would use meditation instead of practice. And when meditating, he would also summon the Seven Killing Swords and place them horizontally on his legs, so as to sense and become familiar with the sword's power.

Of course, during these days, Chen Junting gradually got to know other people of the same age besides Ning Tian, ​​such as Wu Feng.

It's just that when they first met, Wu Feng still had some hostility towards him, as if he felt that a part of Ning Tian had been taken away by him.

But after Chen Junting explained the "truth" to her and Ning Tian mediated between them, their relationship improved a lot.

Even Wu Feng's first soul ring was given by Chen Junting.

Gradually, Chen Junting felt that he and the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect could no longer be separated.

In addition to the investment made by the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect in him, including but not limited to an exclusive mimicry training venue, expensive medicinal baths, and a supply of natural and precious ingredients, his friends and master also belong here.

He had already truly, from the bottom of his heart, regarded the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect as his home.

(End of this chapter)