Bitter Realm: Otherworldly Gods and Demons

Chapter 193 In the Dharma Gate

"nameless."

Yin Moxiao walked over gracefully, interrupting Wuming's teaching.

Wuming turned around and gave the most standard bow, "Disciple greets Master."

"Um."

Yin Moxiao waved his hand, releasing all the disciples from their seals and ordering them to step back. "Wuming, come with me."

"Yes."

The two arrived in the courtyard, and Yin Moxiao asked, "Wuming, how have you been feeling at the Dharma Sect these past few days?"

"Relatively speaking, it's very good."

"Oh? I thought you'd see many problems and feel very uncomfortable?"

"Master, problems that cannot be changed will only cause more trouble if you look at them. It's not my problem, and I don't want to feel uncomfortable because of it. Besides, the Dharma is already much better than the outside world. In comparison, I really like it here."

Yin Moxiao nodded. "I thought you wouldn't be able to get used to it, but your standards are very high, yet you can adjust them according to the situation, which is excellent. However, what are your views on law, justice, and fairness?"

"Master, I believe that law and justice are both indispensable. Freedom is not about acting recklessly. Any act of recklessness is an offense to others. However, the feeling of justice should not be incorporated into the process of judging right and wrong. Personal feelings should not affect the judgment of the law."

"So, the law should be supreme?"

"If there were an absolutely fair and just legal code in the world, it would be the supreme existence, but it would be nameless," meaning it doesn't exist and cannot be named; it's merely an ideal. Laws are all made by people, and they should take into account emotion, reason, and law."

"Hmm—Nameless, I am surprised by your understanding of the law."

"My deductions are mostly derived from books; I still have a lot of practical things to learn."

"Yes, keep that mindset."

Yin Moxiao patted Wuming on the shoulder with satisfaction. This disciple was truly outstanding, and he couldn't help but have even higher expectations for Wuming.

"Nameless, I see that you have a great deal of understanding of the Five Punishments Sword Control Technique, so I will test you."

As he spoke, Yin Moxiao waved his hand, and two branches broke off from the tree next to him, flying towards Yin Moxiao and Wuming respectively.

Yin Moxiao grasped the branch and gently stroked it, causing the leaves to fall and the branch to turn into a stick.

"Master, please wait a moment."

Wuming broke off a branch, put away the rest, then took out a dagger and, with a few swift movements, whittled it into a straight, perfectly round chopstick.

Then he collected the sawdust and leaves, and bowed to Yin Moxiao, saying, "Please enlighten me, Master."

Instead of offering advice, Yin Moxiao couldn't help but ask, "Nameless, if someone were to fight you in the future and deliberately make a mess of the surroundings, what would you do?"

"Oh, this—if they go too far, I'll probably go crazy, right?"

Yin Moxiao suddenly wanted to see Wuming go crazy, but that was obviously not a good thing, not the way of a teacher—he could only hope that Wuming wouldn't go crazy in the Dharma.

"Nameless, watch out."

Yin Moxiao put aside his thoughts, and suddenly pointed out the branch in his hand, using the Five Punishments Blade Control Technique.

Although the Five Punishments Sword Control Technique is a basic sword technique, it is the crystallization of the wisdom of countless predecessors of the sect and the foundation of all advanced martial arts of the sect. Only by laying a solid foundation can one gradually progress and learn more profound martial arts.

Of course, this doesn't mean that learning the Five Punishments Blade Control Technique means you've mastered the deepest secrets of martial arts. The Five Punishments Blade Control Technique is 1+1=2, while advanced martial arts involve higher algebra and number theory.

Yin Moxiao's use of the Five Punishments Blade Technique is like Qiao Feng's use of the Taizu Long Fist, containing profound martial arts principles. When Wuming fights against him, he not only needs to observe carefully, but also needs to calm his mind, empty his mind of everything, empty himself of himself, forget that he is Wuming, forget the memories of Teng Xie, and only have the thought of the Five Punishments Blade Technique in his mind.

He wouldn't let a martial arts master like Yin Moxiao see through any of his tricks.

The two exchanged blows and techniques, and as they fought, Yin Moxiao was surprised again.

Yin Moxiao originally thought that with Wuming's meticulous and absolute rigor, he would use the Five Punishments Sword Control Technique perfectly.

But he discovered that what was correct for Nameless wasn't the correctness of his swordsmanship, but rather the correctness that best suited Nameless's body and the best fit for their duel. Nameless was able to adapt to various existing conditions, including his own physical attributes and the characteristics of his enemy.

Adjust the surrounding environment.

Wuming's sword moves looked neat, refined, and almost perfect, but Yin Moxiao could sense Wuming's adaptability.

Such exceptional talent is truly one in a million.

While praising, Yin Moxiao became serious, and his sword techniques unconsciously incorporated many unconventional variations.

Wuming still only used the Five Punishments Blade Control Technique, and his mind was only focused on the Five Punishments Blade Control Technique. He had no more combat experience or deeper understanding of martial arts. In just a few dozen moves, Yin Moxiao seized an opening and knocked the stick in Wuming's hand to the ground with a flick of his branch.

It was a truly wondrous experience—when Nameless and his true form, Evil, fought, they were always free of distractions, but that was an absolute focus with highly concentrated mental energy. This time, however, he emptied his mind, let go, and forgot. He did not tighten his mind, but relaxed.

This gave him a completely new feeling—he suddenly realized that absolute focus of will is also a kind of obsession?

This kind of unwavering focus is necessary in battle, but when contemplating in peace, one should let go of attachments and not cling to anything. This will actually make the mind more active and more likely to generate inspiration.

Just like this time, Wuming gained a deeper understanding of the Five Punishments Blade Control Technique. It wasn't about how to use the moves in combat, but rather a greater understanding of why the Five Punishments Blade Control Technique is the foundation of martial arts.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master."

In a flash, Wuming picked up the wooden stick and bowed to Yin Moxiao.

"Nameless, you've learned very well. Tell me your understanding of swordsmanship."

As the two were talking, a refined and gentle figure gracefully approached; it was Yin Qiantan, the eldest daughter of Yin Moxiao.

"Father, and my nameless junior brother."

"Qian Yun".

"Senior sister."

After the three greeted each other, Yin Qianyun said, "Father is personally instructing Junior Brother Wuming. It seems that Junior Brother has made rapid progress these past few days."

"Yes, Wuming is very talented. Qianyun, you should guide him well."

Yin Qianyun glanced at Wuming; the other person always gave her a sense of estrangement, as if there was a barrier between him and the world.

But perhaps they're just not familiar with the environment yet.

"My junior brother Wuming is also making rapid progress in his studies. Afterwards, I will teach him more advanced knowledge."

"Thank you for your trouble, senior sister."

"Hmm, Qianyun, it seems you have something else to say?"

"That's right. Liu Huo Canglong posted a notice at the Public Pavilion, saying that he wants to meet with Su Huanzhen and Xi Mietian at Gongping Rock in three days. Now, many martial artists have already heard the news and are on their way."

Yin Moxiao pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Qianyun, you and Nie Shang stay behind to guard the Dharma Gate. Wuming, you come with me to take a look."

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"Yes."