Daily News: You promised yourself to be a fisherman, but you've become a martial arts god?

Li Nian looked at the sword in his hand and said:

"Piercing Rainbow!"

"Brother Li, I hope this sword will help you soar to the heavens and reach the pinnacle of martial arts!"

Yi Jieyi said sincerely.

Li Nian nodded, clasped his hands in thanks while holding his sword, and said:

"Thank you, Second Miss!"

"Brother Li, you're too kind."

Yi Jieyi smiled radiantly.

Suddenly, she remembered something and said:

"Brother Li, besides presenting the sword, the patriarch also asked us to inform you that the martial arts banquet will begin the day after tomorrow."

"We hope Brother Li will achieve outstanding results at the martial arts banquet!"

Thank you for your trouble!

Li Nian nodded knowingly and said:

"Having received the Piercing Rainbow Sword as a gift from the Second Miss, I will certainly not let you down and will strive to enter the top three of the Ming Jin realm!"

"I'm waiting to see you wield the Rainbow Sword and make a name for yourself on the field!"

Yi Jieyi nodded slightly, a faint smile curving her lips, and said:

"With the martial arts competition imminent, we sisters won't disturb Brother Li's martial arts practice any longer. We'll take our leave now."

"Brother Li, farewell!"

"Please take care, ladies!"

After watching Yi Jieyi and Yi Mingxi leave, Li Nian returned to the courtyard with her sword.

Walking to the old millstone in the courtyard that was about to be disposed of, Li Nian held the sword in one hand and chopped it down with 20% of his strength.

Clang!

With a loud clang like metal colliding with stone, the millstone was cleaved an inch deep.

The sword was taken out, and the blade was completely undamaged!

"This sword is indeed extraordinary!"

Li Nian nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he took the sword and went back into the house.

He sat cross-legged on the bed and flipped his palm over.

"Go!"

The thought crossed his mind, and a handwritten copy was in his hand.

At the same time, a box popped up in front of him.

[Detection: Can the martial art Chaoyuan Sword be deduced? Deduced?]

【whether】

"yes!"

Li Nian did not hesitate at all.

The thought settled, and the room fell silent instantly.

Dust particles hovered, and water droplets, seemingly about to fall, lingered at the rim of the cup.

The hawking sounds from the street outside came to an abrupt halt.

Everything in the world is frozen in a moment.

Suddenly, specks of golden light gathered between Li Nian's eyebrows, flowing into them like a tide.

In the ocean of consciousness, a small golden figure solidified.

The little golden figure holds a sword in his hand, his robes fluttering, like a sword immortal descending to earth.

With a sudden flick of his longsword, he created a flourish, continuing his tireless practice...

[You have devoted yourself to practicing the Chaoyuan Sword for three years, diligently practicing each basic move, including slashing, thrusting, spinning, and defending, without rest in the heat or cold. You have long since mastered the routines and your swordsmanship has reached the initial stage of mastery. However, although your sword swings are steady, you lack a calm and profound spirit. You only pursue offensiveness and cannot conceal your sharpness. Your sword moves have form but no soul.]

[In the eighth year, you practiced your sword at Guanchen Cliff, facing the wind with your sharp edge, no longer clinging to rigid moves, but calmly comprehending the principles of the cyclical flow of the universe's energy and the return of all rivers to their source. At a certain moment, you suddenly understood, your offense and defense flowed smoothly, your strength was controlled at will, and both movement and stillness returned to their origin. Thus, your Chaoyuan Sword technique was perfected.]

In the twelfth year, you roamed through treacherous mountains, seeking out swordsmen from all sides to hone your skills. With each move, your techniques became increasingly refined and profound. Through countless battles, you comprehended the true meaning of guiding momentum back to its source and the interplay of offense and defense. Your Chaoyuan Sword Cultivation reached its pinnacle.

[In the fifteenth year, before the cliff of seclusion, you devoted yourself to comprehending the principles of the sword, practicing meditation day and night with your sword, undeterred by heat or cold. Finally, you glimpsed the origin of sword intent, reaching a new peak in your sword cultivation and unleashing the sword's radiance!]

boom!

Fifteen years of sword practice have brought me to a state of enlightenment.

His eyes snapped open, and a sharp, sword-like light flashed in his dark pupils.

The surrounding dust was stirred and swirled by the invisible sword intent, and the Guan Ri sword standing by the bed trembled violently, with continuous sword cries echoing throughout the room.

Years of swordsmanship experience have been fully integrated into my understanding. All kinds of moves have returned to their origin. I can retract my blade and thrust at will. My sword intent can be contained within my mind and spirit, and when released, it can intimidate the enemy and seize their energy!

"Sword, come!"

Li Nian suppressed his excitement, reached out and grabbed Guan Ri's right hand. As if Guan Ri had a life of his own, he willingly threw himself into his hand.

With a leap, he shot off the bed and into the yard.

The hand holding the sword trembled, and the sword suddenly shone brightly, enveloped in white light. The air that came into contact with the white light made a sizzling sound as it was being cut.

Seeing this, Li Nian was overjoyed:

"Sword light!"

Composing himself, he looked at the millstone in the courtyard, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and his figure floated over, gently raising his sword to strike.

Guan Hong pierced the millstone effortlessly, as if it were tofu, and it collapsed to the ground with a crash.

Previously, when he used the Piercing Rainbow technique with 20% of his strength to strike the millstone, he could only cut in by one inch.

And now.

With just a gentle flick, the heavy millstone was cleaved in two!

Li Nian's eyes shone brightly:

"The power of the sword's edge is truly extraordinary!"

"When the Chaoyuan Sword is fully mastered, coupled with its sword aura, it can disregard the opponent's weapon!"

...

Tread-tap-

The heavy thud of iron hooves echoed throughout the vast town of Qianhu.

The roadside was packed with people, and the noise was deafening.

"Are these the soldiers of the Mountain-Shaking Camp? They're damn fierce!"

"How could they not be formidable? These dozens of soldiers, even the weakest among them, are at least at the Ming Jin level!"

"Your leader, the one riding a black horse, is Di Shuo, the Black Cavalry Captain of the Shaking Mountain Camp, a mid-stage Transformation Realm expert!"

"The Ji family has really gone all out this time, sending a mid-stage Transformation Realm expert in person and even summoning the Xuan Turtle to replenish their essence pool!"

"I was born at the wrong time! I've just embarked on the path of martial arts and haven't even unlocked the Blood Refining Technique yet, so I can't participate at all. I've missed my chance!"

The group followed the Hanshan Camp's army all the way to the gate of the Ji family mansion.

Among these people are locals from Qianhu County and people from outside Qianhu County.

Some came to join the fun, while others came hoping for a chance encounter.

At that time, Li Nian was at home, enjoying the delicious meal prepared by her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan.

"Sister-in-law, your cooking is so delicious! Give me another bowl!"

"Alright, Erlang, I'm glad you like it!"

Sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan smiled and took the bowl, filling it to the brim with rice for Li Nian.

While serving the rice, her beautiful eyes revealed a look of worry.

That night.

After coaxing Duoduo to sleep, Zhao Lijuan, the sister-in-law, went to Li Nian's door alone and knocked on it.

dong dong dong-

"Erlang, your sister-in-law has something to tell you."

"Eh."

Li Nian responded and got up to open the door.

Night fell, and the candlelight flickered gently.

My sister-in-law, Zhao Lijuan, had just finished washing up and was covered in dust; her long, wet hair was draped over her shoulders and back.

After washing away the dust with clean water, without any makeup, her natural appearance was fully revealed.

Her cheeks were flushed with the light red of a bath, her eyes were gentle and composed, her figure was voluptuous yet graceful, she had shed her girlish innocence, and her every move exuded a quiet beauty refined by time, serene yet alluring.

Li Nian was somewhat lost in thought when she saw her sister-in-law, Zhao Lijuan, lower her eyes shyly. Realizing she shouldn't have been looking like that, she looked away and said:

"Sister-in-law, what brings you here?"

Sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan's hands, covered in thick calluses, seemed to be holding something. She bit her red lips and handed what she was holding to Li Nian, saying:

"Erlang, this is the peace charm that Duoduo and I went to Ciyun Temple to get today."

"A real man can do whatever he wants, and I won't stop you, but you must carry this talisman with you at all times to ensure your safety at the Mountain-Shaking Martial Arts Banquet the day after tomorrow!"

"I...Dodo and I can't lose you!"

After saying that, Zhao Lijuan, the sister-in-law, firmly raised her face and looked intently into Li Nian's eyes.

Looking at her sincere sister-in-law, Li Nian felt a warm current flow through her heart, an immense sense of comfort.

He took the amulet and solemnly said:

"Thank you, sister-in-law, I promise!"