Surviving in the chaos of battle, I'm grinding for proficiency.

Yu Jing explained in a soft voice that was completely out of character for her size:

"I practiced a unique external martial arts technique, which is why I'm becoming more and more like a man in appearance. Don't worry."

Li Chuan chuckled awkwardly:

"Senior Sister Yu, I was distracted earlier and accidentally misread it. Please don't take offense."

"My name is Li Chuan from Anning County. I have just entered the Fourth Peak, so I have come to report to Senior Sister Yu."

Yu Jing forced a smile onto her face, which had very prominent jaw muscles.

"So it's Junior Brother Li. Qiu Han mentioned your name to me before."

She brought over a wooden knife:

"Since my master is indifferent to worldly affairs, I will take his place in imparting the Dharma."

"Have you thought this through? Do you really want to walk the path of the sword?"

Li Chuan was somewhat puzzled:

"Could our Heavenly Blade Sect possibly learn anything else?"

Yu Jing nodded:

"Of course, not all disciples are skilled with knives; some are skilled with swords, and others with spears."

"Our Heavenly Blade Sect encompasses everything, and we have all the corresponding fighting styles, but our swordsmanship is the most outstanding."

Li Chuan expressed his understanding.

According to Yu Jing, it's not necessary to learn swordsmanship at the Heavenly Blade Sect.

It's just that other weapons I learned weren't as powerful as swordsmanship after I practiced them for a while.

"For me, whether it's suitable or not is not important. With the help of the Hunyuan Jade Scroll, I'll just practice whatever is strong."

After thinking this through his mind, Li Chuan spoke:

"Senior Sister Yu, I've decided to learn swordsmanship."

Yu Jing drew her wooden sword:

"The Heavenly River Saber Technique was created by the patriarch, Master Heavenly River, and its primary emphasis is on domineering power."

"At the peak, one must unleash a single, devastating strike, making the enemy realize that the Milky Way is before them, and that the overwhelming force is unstoppable!"

"When practicing the Heavenly River Saber Technique, remember the five-word mantra: 'Strong, Fierce, Horizontal, Push, Slash!'"

A hint of arrogance appeared on Yu Jing's face:

"The patriarch once said that other sword techniques are about fighting moves, while others are about fighting moves."

The Heavenly River Saber Technique is a contest of whose saber is harder, whose force is stronger, and whose strike is more decisive!

Yu Jing took a deep breath and shouted:

"Watch closely!"

Her sword strikes were powerful and concentrated; with each slash, the air itself seemed to explode.

One can vaguely see that a celestial river seems to be tilted over.

Yu Jing said regretfully:

"It's a pity that my swordsmanship is only at the Great Perfection stage. If I could comprehend 'momentum,' then I would truly be facing the Milky Way."

Then, she smiled and said:

"How was it? How much did you understand? Did you remember it?"

Li Chuan nodded and said:

"I've gained some insight. Thank you, Senior Sister Yu."

Yu Jing assumed he was just embarrassed to tell the truth, smiled, and didn't take it to heart.

In her heart, however, she recalled Lu Qiuhan's description of Li Chuan.

He is cautious by nature, but decisive in thought. Although he has inferior physical constitution, he has amazing comprehension.

Of course, Yu Jing didn't agree with the description of "amazing comprehension".

There was even a vague feeling that Lu Qiuhan had stayed in the small Anning County for too long.

Even someone with inferior physical constitution could be described as having "amazing comprehension".

It should be noted that even within the vast Heavenly Blade Sect, few dare to claim that they possess extraordinary comprehension.

Moreover, he was an unorthodox individual from Anning County.

Although Yu Jing appears to be gentle and easy to get along with.

However, as the senior disciple of the four peaks, she possessed a proud spirit.

Those who lack ability will never earn her respect.

It was only because Lu Qiuhan was her good friend that she didn't show these emotions on her face.

"Senior Sister Yu, could you lend me your help?"

After taking the wooden knife, Li Chuan seemed to feel something and swung it a few times.

Yu Jing smiled and said:

"Junior Brother Li, the Heavenly River Saber Technique is not easy to learn. It takes several days to even grasp the basics. You should go back and practice some more."

Sudden.

Li Chuan raised the wooden knife, and his whole demeanor became sharp and fierce.

He gripped the hilt of the knife with both hands and slashed downwards with all his might.

The blade flashed like a full moon, carrying a hint of domineering power!

This cut was not skillful; it was even somewhat rough and clumsy.

But this caused Yu Jing, who was distracted, to show a look of horror:

"You...have you mastered the basics?"

[I have mastered the basics of the Heavenly River Sword Technique!]

[Skill: Heavenly River Sword Technique (Beginner)]

[Proficiency: 1/500]

Li Chuan returned the wooden sword and calmly said:

"Having a feeling in my heart, I've grasped some of the tricks of the trade."

Yu Jing's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and for the first time, a look of appreciation appeared in her eyes:

"No need to be modest. There are only a handful of people like you in the entire Four Peaks."

Yu Jing handed Li Chuan a rubbing of a sword manual:

"This is the diagram of the next realm of internal energy. Go back and study it carefully."

"I'll try my best... to get my hands on the next book within four months."

Originally, Yu Jing wanted to use the average standard for inner disciples, which is six months.

But considering Li Chuan's good comprehension, she changed the timeframe to four months.

This is already a great compliment to Li Chuan.

Even a genius like her took three months to achieve a minor level of mastery.

After all, the Heavenly River Saber Technique is not some unorthodox method that can be mastered easily.

This is a truly superior martial art, and it is extremely difficult to learn!

Li Chuan clasped his hands and said:

"Thank you so much for teaching me the sword technique, Senior Sister!"

However, deep down, he harbored a rebellious streak.

If it takes four months to achieve even a minor success, wouldn't that completely tarnish his reputation for extraordinary talent?

Li Chuan asked:

"Senior Sister Yu, how can one obtain the true method of mastering this skill?"

Yu Jing explained:

"Our Heavenly Blade Sect has four different internal cultivation techniques, named after the Yang stems of the Five Elements."

"The Formula for Geng Metal, the Formula for Jia Wood, the Formula for Ren Water, and the Formula for Bing Fire."

Li Chuan asked in confusion:

"Of the Five Elements, why is Earth (戊土) missing?"

Yu Jing felt somewhat helpless:

"The patriarch said that the character '戊土' (wù tǔ) doesn't sound like it has the air of a strong person, so he discarded it..."

Li Chuan was greatly shocked.

So, being strong means you can do whatever you want?

The Five Elements are said to be reduced by one element.

He had been wondering if there was some way to combine the five elements, but now he realized there was no need to even think about it.

"May I ask, Senior Sister, what are the characteristics of these four internal cultivation techniques?"

Yu Jing pondered for a moment and said:

"Geng metal is the most powerful in killing, and it is the most suitable internal energy for the Heavenly River Blade Technique. However, it is too difficult to cultivate, so the fewest people choose it."

"The Bing Fire element is second only to the Bing Fire element in terms of decisive killing and destruction, but it is also second only to the Bing Fire element in terms of difficulty of cultivation, hence it is practiced by many people."

"The remaining Jia wood represents endurance, and Ren water represents gentleness, greatly reducing the difficulty of cultivation, and thus attracting the most practitioners."

Li Chuan was overjoyed upon hearing this:

"Then I choose the Geng Metal method."

We're not afraid of difficulties, we're afraid of not being strong enough!

If you're going to train, train the strongest!

Yu Jing gave him a deep look:

"When choosing internal skills, one should carefully assess one's own comprehension and not overestimate it."

"In the Heavenly Blade Sect, many people overestimate their comprehension and choose the Gengjin Technique only to find that they can hardly make any further progress."

"In the end, we had no choice but to give up and have to start all over again. I hope you won't repeat the mistakes of those who came before us!"

Li Chuan didn't explain anything, he just clasped his hands in a fist and smiled:

"Thank you for the reminder, senior sister."

Yu Jing didn't try to persuade her any further.

She knew all too well that some people wouldn't turn back until they hit a brick wall.

Even if they hit a wall, they will stubbornly try to break through it.

"The true skill needs to be copied in the Scripture Pavilion in the east. You can enter after you receive the inner sect token."

Li Chuan thanked him and left.

Watching Li Chuan's departing figure, Yu Jing shook her head.

They had never truly witnessed the genius of the Three Yuan Prefecture.

They wouldn't know how high the sky is or how thick the earth is.