Hey, I Won This Time~
The courtyard of the Autumn Water Pavilion.
A morning breeze rustled the leaves, and the ancient tree in the courtyard, planted for who knows how many years, seemed to be watching the young boy and girl at its feet with great interest.
"Is this a discussion of principles, or a friendly exchange of skills?"
Li Mo drew his sword and asked with a smile.
"Either is fine." Ying Bing's slender fingers, gripping the sword, turned slightly white.
She just wanted to get started quickly.
Li Mo raised an eyebrow slightly.
It seems Ice Block has made new progress in swordsmanship, and thus came to verify his skills?
It seems I need to get serious about this too.
"Then let's consider it a friendly spar."
"If that's the case, then let's begin..."
"Wait."
"Um?"
Ying Bing let out a soft breath, but the momentum she had just gathered froze again.
Li Mo chuckled, "Since it's a friendly spar, why don't we add some stakes, like giving out some prizes or something..."
I still remember.
Once, Ice Block taught him swordsmanship, and if he made even the slightest mistake, he would be spanked!
The trauma inflicted on his buttocks remains a vivid memory for Little Li!
What I've lost, I'm determined to get back myself!
Little Li's competitive spirit kicked in.
Award...
Ying Bing bit down lightly with her silver teeth.
Right now, she really doesn't want to hear those two words!
"Good!"
The voice and the Heavenly Frost Sword arrived together.
The moment the sword was drawn, all was silent. Its domineering sword intent enveloped Autumn Water Pavilion, becoming the sole force in this small world.
Li Mo was slightly shaken.
It was Swordsmanship I had never seen before.
With his current level of understanding, he could naturally see that this Swordsmanship was of extremely high quality!
"Where did you learn to make Ice Block?"
Li Mo didn't dwell on the issue too much.
He recalled the general principles of the "Nine Swords of Dugu" and the breaking sword technique within it, and his body moved with the sword.
But how do you get a master's degree?
This Swordsmanship is still too difficult for him...
"Um?"
Ying Bing's brows furrowed slightly.
Why has Li Mo's swordsmanship suddenly declined so much?
It's chaotic, lacks any artistic conception, and is completely different from yesterday's work.
Ding ding--
Longswords clashed.
Almost instantly, the Crimson Firmament Sword showed signs of weakness.
Neither of them used anything other than Swordsmanship.
Of course, Li Mo couldn't pull out a hammer to turn the tide, so he could only awkwardly try to hold on.
But Little Li wasn't suppressed for nothing.
He can now use his martial arts insights while making a move.
Martial Arts Enlightenment, Activated!
[Twenty years of martial arts insights successfully infused.]
[In your first year, you diligently memorized and thoroughly understood the general principles of the "Nine Swords of Dugu."]
[In the seventh year, you discover the True Intention you once saw: the sword path born from the Sword Demon's pursuit of the vanquished essence of martial arts with a mortal body that had never absorbed the vital energy of heaven and earth, after he had defeated all living beings.]
[In the twelfth year, you are still clueless about this sword Swordsmanship. You realize that your understanding of the way of the sword is still too limited.]
[In your twentieth year, recalling your sparring session with Ying Bing, you are struck by a sudden realization, as if a glimmer of inspiration has been born within you.]
Little Li moved to tears.
Twenty years.
There wasn't even a splash.
This was the result of his keen Will Soul after Divine Observation, and his subsequent sparring with the Ice Block.
Otherwise, this insight would have been completely wasted, just like learning to paint.
"Again!"
Li Mo summarized his insights from earlier.
This time, his Swordsmanship was even more chaotic and disorderly.
He seemed unable to use any of the Higher Vehicle Swordsmanship or Supreme Lore he had learned before.
Actually.
It's useless to try it.
Under the Ice Block's Heavenly Frost Sword, which was as terrifying as the sky and as domineering as the heavens, even the Sun Wheel Sword Canon would be crushed.
Bite--
Bite--
Clang--
Li Mo's hand, gripping the Crimson Firmament Sword, felt slightly numb.
That's terrifying!
His Extreme Weapon Slaughter Body was no joke.
The fact that it could cause him to be shaken like that shows just how terrifying Ice Block's sword is!
Snap--
Suddenly, Little Li's sword defenses were breached.
The Heavenly Frost Sword reached out and slapped him on the buttocks.
Li Mo: "?!"
Family members.
It's a bit addictive, that's what I mean.
That's all for today.
Ying Bing calmly sheathed her sword and spoke.
She had almost mastered the first move of the Divine Firmament Divine Firmament Heavenly Heart Sword. With a little more practice, she would have completely mastered it.
And...
She really... really couldn't continue like this.
That strange feeling did not disappear because she practiced her sword diligently.
Like a maggot clinging to a bone... it almost made even the most domineering Swordsmanship waver.
"It's not over yet!"
Little Li spent another twenty years gaining insights into martial arts.
He got spanked again! Doesn't our Little Li have any dignity?!
From now on, every time he picks up a sword, he'll be reminded of this unbearable past. How can he ever be a dashing and handsome swordsman again!
We have to get our revenge!
Brush--
Li Mo raised his sword again, still without any technique, his movements chaotic and disorderly.
"This sword..."
Ying Bing frowned slightly.
At first glance, his sword strike looked like that of an amateur wielding it haphazardly.
But then something very strange happened.
Despite being completely haphazard, she unexpectedly found a flaw that even she herself hadn't noticed.
Clang--
This sword strike actually stopped the domineering Heavenly Frost Sword.
Ying Bing's swordsmanship was incredibly skillful; he changed his moves without even thinking.
However, this change of tactics...
The weakness of the Heavenly Frost Sword happened to coincide with the tip of the Crimson Firmament Sword!
It's as if she deliberately handed over the flaw.
"This... could it be...?"
A thought suddenly arose in Ying Bing.
This seems to be... the essence of skill approaching the Dao?
Each sword strike was rudimentary, lacking both continuity and technique; it couldn't even be considered swordsmanship at all!
But, ironically, they manage to find their weakest point...
Opposite.
Li Mo felt that it was indeed about time.
[Congratulations, host! Thirty years of martial arts insights have been successfully infused!]
[In your first year, you dissected that spark of inspiration, integrated it into your own understanding, and countless Swordsmanship you had learned in the past resurfaced in your mind.]
[In the eighth year, you have thoroughly understood the moves of countless opponents you have faced; you can even mentally rehearse against them.]
[In your thirtieth year, you finally found a way to grasp that 'one'.]
[Thirty years of martial arts insights have been exhausted; you have now mastered the basics of the Nine Swords of Dugu.]
Li Mo's gaze sharpened.
At this moment, Ying Bing, with her clothes fluttering and her slender figure, had already had her weakness discovered.
The Ice Block has a fatal flaw!
At this moment, he had nothing on his mind; all his attention was focused on the sword and on that 'one'.
The terrifying sword intent of the Heavenly Frost Sword suddenly stopped.
Ying Bing's neck turned slightly red.
He actually... he actually wanted to learn from me!
That place... is indeed her biggest weakness now.
She suddenly unleashed the second move of the Divine Firmament Heavenly Heart Sword.
After Heavenly Frost's sword intent stopped, she suddenly unleashed all of it.
"Let go!"
Ying Bing's gaze seemed both calm and reproachful.
The sword light erupted completely.
Snap--
The Crimson Firmament Sword was indeed released from his grasp, along with the Heavenly Frost Sword.
Normally, this sparring session would end there; what's the point of sparring if the two swordsmen have no swords in their hands?
But this time is different.
The Nine Swords of Dugu are not entirely confined to the sword.
Moreover, this sword Swordsmanship is all about offense and no defense; it's all about attacking!
The best defense is a good offense!
Even without a sword, we still have our hands!
Just go according to that 'one'!
Snap--
That sound.
Very crisp.
The two figures overlapped.
Ying Bing suddenly froze, her eyelashes trembling slightly.
The air seemed to freeze.
Li Mo, seemingly unaware of his surroundings, opened his eyes and smiled:
"Hehe, I won this time!"