Man and Sword as One Is the Ultimate Realm of Sword Dao

Man and Sword as One Is the Ultimate Realm of Sword Dao

Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi were willing to believe Chen Xin's words.

But the Seven Kill Sword Spirit could not have appeared out of nowhere.

According to the theory of Spirit Inheritance, a child's spirit could only inherit that of one parent. Even if a spirit mutated, how could it mutate so precisely into the Seven Kill Sword?

Besides, Ning Tianchen's father did not possess a sword-type spirit.

"Perhaps there is another possibility." As clever as Ning Fengzhi was, he explained, "Tianchen's father's family may have been connected to the former Chen Family."

"Perhaps a woman who married out of the Chen Family bore descendants who did not awaken the Seven Kill Sword Spirit, yet the Seven Kill Sword bloodline was preserved. When Tianchen awakened his spirit, the bloodline within him may have awakened as well, allowing him to condense the Seven Kill Sword Spirit."

Gu Rong and Chen Xin nodded at the same time.

But Ning Tianchen's father had long since fallen, making it impossible to trace the family genealogy.

Of course, whether that was the truth or not, the matter was settled.

"Sword Uncle, Tianchen is in your hands now." Ning Fengzhi said with a satisfied expression.

Chen Xin had no reason to refuse. "This old man will teach him how to cultivate, but how much of the Seven Kill Sword's sword intent he can comprehend will depend on his own fortune."

"Congratulations, Old Sword Man. Another day, I'll take a disciple too." Gu Rong said sourly.

The next day.

The sun had just risen in the east. Its rays pierced through the clouds and illuminated the entire sky, dyeing the clouds pink like a beautiful painting.

Ning Tianchen woke early. There was still half an hour before the sect's scheduled formal training.

He did not slack off. Instead, he began running laps around the sect's Martial Arts Arena.

For a Battle Spirit Master, physical fitness was the most important thing.

In his previous life, Ning Tianchen had gained some understanding of Spirit Master cultivation through the records in books.

The age limit of the spirit rings a Spirit Master could withstand was tied to their physical constitution.

Tempering a strong body was immensely helpful when absorbing spirit rings.

And the higher the age of a spirit ring, the greater the enhancement it provided to a Spirit Master.

Born into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, obtaining spirit rings was not a problem. Therefore, Ning Tianchen only needed to absorb spirit rings of the highest possible age.

At some point, Chen Xin appeared atop the roof of a building near the Martial Arts Arena. As he watched Ning Tianchen train, his expression remained utterly calm.

"Old Sword Man, this kid isn't bad. He'll become a one-ring Spirit Master sooner or later, yet he's already taking the initiative to train his body. Perhaps his first spirit ring could be considered at four hundred years." Gu Rong came to his side and said with a hearty laugh.

If Ning Tianchen's spirit had not been the Seven Kill Sword, Gu Rong would have taken him as a disciple based on this diligence alone.

Chen Xin's expression remained placid as an ancient well. "It is meaningless. Physical fitness only increases the force behind one's sword swings. On the path of the Seven Kill Sword Dao, the amount of strength used is the least important consideration."

Many people on the continent possessed greatsword spirits, so strength was indeed something they needed to consider.

But the Seven Kill Sword possessed a complete inheritance. Cultivating the Seven Kill Sword Heart was far more valuable than merely increasing one's strength.

"Fine, my spirit isn't the Seven Kill Sword anyway. He's your disciple, so teach him yourself." Gu Rong turned and left with a bored expression.

Deep down, Chen Xin did not want to take Ning Tianchen as his disciple. The Seven Kill Sword lineage had all but vanished from the continent. Now that there was a member of the younger generation, Chen Xin wanted even more to take him as a grandson.

However, once Ning Tianchen's spirit was revealed, the sect disciples would inevitably speculate wildly. Taking him as a grandson so soon was clearly inappropriate.

After running for barely ten minutes, Ning Tianchen felt as though his heart was about to leap from his chest.

The original owner of this body was a Ning family disciple and had been raised by default as a Support System Spirit Master. Physical endurance truly was not his strength.

"Looks like I'll need to train more in the future." Ning Tianchen lay on the Martial Arts Arena floor, gasping heavily.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept past, and Chen Xin appeared in the Martial Arts Arena. "What do you think is most important in cultivating Sword Dao?"

The sudden voice made Ning Tianchen whirl around.

At some unknown point, Chen Xin had arrived behind him.

Ning Tianchen sprang to his feet and replied between breaths, "In reply to Sword Offering, I believe the most important thing is the sword heart. Only Man and Sword as One is the ultimate realm of Sword Dao."

What did he know about Sword Dao? He had merely read such words in novels during his previous life.

But to Chen Xin, it was already remarkable for a six-year-old child to state such words so precisely.

After recovering from his surprise, he said gently, "You are right, but the realm of Man and Sword as One is still far too distant for you."

"We can proceed step by step. At your current stage, you need to understand the basic sword moves. This old man will first teach you three introductory forms: the level thrust, the downward slash, and the upward sweep."

"For the next five days, this old man will personally teach you swordsmanship here at this time every morning. After five days, if your execution of these three forms satisfies me, this old man will personally take you to hunt a spirit ring. And in the future, this old man will continue teaching you cultivation."

"Thank you, Sword Offering." Ning Tianchen cupped his fist and bowed.

Sword Dao Chen Xin was publicly recognized as the continent's foremost swordsman. Even Qian Daoliu was still inferior to him in attainments of Sword Dao. With a teacher like that, why worry about failing to become strong?

Chen Xin's method of teaching was quite unique.

He neither demonstrated the moves himself nor taught Ning Tianchen hand over hand. Instead, using Mental Power as a guide, he directly transmitted the sword moves into Ning Tianchen's mind.

Feeling the information in his mind, Ning Tianchen summoned his spirit and began practicing swordsmanship.

"This kid is far too impatient." Chen Xin's brows lifted slightly.

Before obtaining a spirit ring, summoning one's spirit was very taxing on the body.

Sure enough, after only a few minutes, Ning Tianchen's vision blurred, and his spirit unconsciously returned to his body.

Chen Xin casually tossed down a wooden sword that weighed the same as the Seven Kill Sword. "Practice with this wooden sword. When you have time, visit the sect school and study some theoretical knowledge."

Ning Tianchen nodded awkwardly.

Cultivation time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half an hour had quietly gone by.

As the other disciples gradually arrived at the Martial Arts Arena, Chen Xin immediately vanished.

Before leaving, his voice fell into Ning Tianchen's ears. "Train with everyone else. Do not disappoint this old man."

"Yes, this disciple will obey." Ning Tianchen silently mouthed the words.

To become Sword Douluo's disciple, he would naturally need to pass his test.

During the practice just now, he had already grasped the techniques.

The three introductory forms Chen Xin taught did not require immense strength or wild, forceful sword swings. They required deft force to defuse the enemy's attacks.

"Tianchen Gege, you came to train so early?" Ning Rongrong rubbed her sleepy eyes as she reluctantly arrived at the Martial Arts Arena.

"Rongrong, you got up early too." Ning Tianchen wiped the sweat from his hands and gently rubbed her forehead.

Ning Rongrong muttered, "If I'd known, I wouldn't have awakened my spirit. Now Dad won't even let me sleep a little longer."

"Oh, right, Tianchen Gege, this Soul Guidance Ring is for you. Rongrong has another identical one."

As she spoke, she did not forget to show off the ring hanging around her neck because her hands were too small to wear it.

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