Fang Han leaned against an ancient tree, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the cold cover of <Wind Splitting Sword Technique>.
The dull, almost black material glowed slightly under the sparse light in the forest.
He did not start practicing immediately, but slowly opened the pages of the album again, his eyes calmly passing over the silver-hook iron calligraphy and the complicated graphic annotations.
The general outline has been memorized for a long time. At this moment, he is focusing on the details of the Internal Qi operation and the secret of exerting force in the nine-style sword move.
He read the secret book several times in succession until he confirmed that every figure, every formula, and even every marked luck node were engraved in his mind like a brand, and then he slowly closed the book and put it in his arms.
Taking a deep breath of air scented with vegetation, Fang Han stood up and pulled out Azure Edge Sword.
He was not in a hurry to perform any move, but instead closed his eyes and concentrated, and rehearsed the complete sword movement process of the first move "Returning Wind Shadow Sweep" in detail several times in his mind.
From exerting force with your feet, to twisting your waist, to extending your arms, and fine-tuning your wrists.
Finally, Internal Qi wraps around the sword like silk, like wind wrapping around the sword...
After a while, his eyes opened and the light flashed away.
Azure Edge Sword swung out flatly, the movement was so slow that it was almost stagnant.
He was feeling the stiffness and blockage when Internal Qi ran along the unique route of <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> in his meridians.
Compared with the well-functioning <Gentle Wind Sword Art>, this new path of Qi movement seems particularly awkward and jerky due to its unfamiliarity.
Once, twice, three times... He temporarily gave up speed and only pursued the accuracy of movement and Internal Qi operation.
A whole day passed in this focused practice.
It wasn't until the setting sun stretched the shadows of the trees and the light in the forest became dim that Fang Han slowly sheathed his sword.
Sweat appeared on his forehead, he was breathing slightly, and his brows furrowed slightly, almost imperceptibly.
For the entire day, except for Internal Qi being exhausted and meditating to recover Internal Qi, he was practicing <Wind Splitting Sword Technique>.
Sword Art Talent, which has an eight-fold increase, and a solid foundation laid by the Perfection Realm level <Gentle Wind Sword Art>.
But after a whole day of hard training, I still couldn't make <Wind Splitting Sword Technique>Beginner stage, and even the most basic "shape resemblance" was still lacking.
"No wonder the summary commented that its cultivation is extremely difficult..."
Fang Han whispered to himself, but there was not much discouragement on his face.
The difficulty was expected, and he had already been prepared to be unable to Beginner stage for a day or even a few days.
Medium Grade Sword Technique is inherently more difficult than the lower grade Sword Technique, and <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> is the most difficult even among Medium Grade Sword Technique.
If you practice Beginner stage for one day, it is abnormal.
He rubbed his sore arms, and his eyes became calmer.
The more difficult it is to practice, the more amazing its power will be once it is mastered, which makes him look forward to it even more.
The next day, when the sky was slightly bright, Fang Han appeared again in Forest Clearing.
He still started from the most basic "Returning Wind Shadow Sweep" pose and repeated yesterday's practice.
The speed is still not fast, but every time the sword is drawn, it is more accurate than yesterday, and the operation of Internal Qi is also a little smoother.
He constantly adjusted the rhythm of his breathing and exertion, trying to capture the secret.
However, until night fell again and he stopped sweating profusely, <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> still failed to Beginner stage.
The layer of window paper Beginner stage is extremely tough.
The third day, the fourth day...Fang Han's life became extremely regular.
In the morning, meditate and practice <Wind-Following Art> to improve the cultivation level of Internal Qi.
Later, after completing the necessary patrols for Beast Garden, he devoted all his energy to the training of <Wind Splitting Sword Technique>.
He had no distractions and was completely immersed in the exploration of kendo.
Everything in the outside world seemed to have nothing to do with him. Zi Courtyard's ranking, the arrival of other disciples, and even Zhao Qianjun's peek in the dark were all temporarily forgotten by him at this moment.
In his eyes, there was only the sword in his hand, and the mysterious and unpredictable "Wind Splitting Sword Technique".
Time passes quietly through sweat and persistence.
At noon on the fifth day, the sun shines through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting mottled light spots on the ground covered with fallen leaves.
Fang Han is practicing a turning change of the second form "Returning Wind Shadow Sweep". His body is spinning like the wind, and the tip of the sword draws a strange arc.
Just when Sword Intent was about to be exhausted, he seemed to have a realization, and the light cyan Internal Qi in his body suddenly accelerated in an unprecedented condensed manner and rushed out along the meridians.
"Tsk--!"
An extremely slight, yet sharp and unusual sound broke through the air.
Azure Edge Sword At the tip of the sword, the light cyan Internal Qi light became solid.
It is no longer a scattered aura, but like a wind blade extending from the tip of the Qingfeng Sword.
The blade of the sword passed by, and several leaves fell from the leaf next to it.
Although it was not touched, it cracked silently, and the fracture was as smooth as a mirror.
Fang Han's movements suddenly paused, maintaining the posture of drawing the sword, with light shining from his eyes.
He slowly sheathed his sword and looked down at the two halves of fallen leaves on the ground, feeling a surge of joy in his heart.
"Beginner stage!"
He carefully recalled the feeling of that moment.
Internal Qi is highly condensed, as if an extremely sharp "wind blade" really extends from the tip of the sword.
The sword wind became sharper and sharper, with a tearing connotation.
"It's just <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> at the Beginner stage level, but its sheer destructive power is probably not much inferior to <Gentle Wind Sword Art> at the Greater Accomplishment level!"
Fang Han compared Beginner stage's <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> with <Gentle Wind Sword Art> and was shocked.
Just <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> at the Beginner stage stage is comparable to Greater Accomplishment's <Gentle Wind Sword Art>. If <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> is trained to Minor Accomplishment, its power may even surpass Perfection Realm<Gentle Wind Sword Art>.
And if you cultivate to the Proficiency Realm, Greater Accomplishment or even Perfection Realm... its power is simply unimaginable!
"As expected of Sword Technique, which is rated as having the best power among Medium Grade Sword Technique!"
Fang Han couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, <Wind Splitting Sword Technique>'s power did not disappoint him.
Of course, what is directly proportional to the terrifying power of <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> is the staggeringly high difficulty of training.
Even though he had eight times Sword Art Talent and the foundation of the Perfection Realm<Gentle Wind Sword Art>, it still took him five full days to be able to practice Beginner stage.
If you want to achieve Minor Accomplishment, Proficiency Realm, Greater Accomplishment or even Perfection Realm in the future, it will not be possible in a short time. The time and energy required will probably be massive.
"In a short period of time, it will be difficult to rely on <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> to make a qualitative leap in strength!"
Fang Han Judge calmly.
<Wind Splitting Sword Technique> Although strong, the difficulty of training is extremely high. Now that he has just reached Beginner stage, if he wants to further reach Minor Accomplishment, it will not be possible in a short time.
"In contrast, <Startling Swan Step> is easier to see results!"
Fang Han looked thoughtful in his eyes.
It has been more than a month since <Startling Swan Step> reached Proficiency Realm. In this more than a month, <Startling Swan Step> has made rapid progress.
He has a feeling that <Startling Swan Step> should not be far from Greater Accomplishment.
Although the improvement of footwork cannot directly enhance attack power, it can greatly improve his mobility, dodge ability and pursuit ability.
For him who still needs to be alert to the potential threat of Zhao Qianjun, this improvement is crucial. In some cases, it is even more practical than the increase in attack power.
"It seems that the focus of cultivation needs to be adjusted!"
After weighing this, Fang Han adjusted the focus of subsequent cultivation.
He still takes time to practice <Wind Splitting Sword Technique> every day, but he devotes more time and energy to the practice of <Startling Swan Step>.
Beast Garden's days are peaceful and fulfilling.
In the blink of an eye, January's guarding mission is coming to an end.
Last day, early morning.
Fang Han practices on an open grass field at the edge of Beast Garden<Startling Swan Step>.
The figure is erratic, like the fleeting shadow of a giant, leaving traces on the grass that are difficult to capture.
Internal Qi poured into his feet, and he felt the subtle changes in the airflow as it passed through his body, pursuing the ultimate smoothness of "walking in the wind".
At that subtle moment when he suddenly changed direction, his toes tapped the blades of grass, and his body was about to break.
The light blue Internal Qi in his Dantian seemed to have found some mysterious node on its own and surged suddenly.
Under his feet, a gentle yet powerful lifting force seemed to arise out of thin air.
"Whoosh--!"
His figure's speed suddenly increased by 30%, and he appeared three feet away in an instant.
It fell to the ground silently and was not shocked at all.
"<Startling Swan Step>, Greater Accomplishment!"
Fang Han stopped and panted slightly, but his eyes shone brightly.
Feeling the endless flow of Internal Qi in his body and the unprecedented lightness and strength of his feet, the corners of his mouth slightly curved.
On the last day after the Beast Garden mission ended, <Startling Swan Step> was promoted to Greater Accomplishment.
And his overall strength has once again been significantly improved because of Greater Accomplishment, who has inferior footwork.
He can advance and attack, retreat and defend. Facing possible dangers, the confidence in his heart has increased.
"It's time..."
Fang Han looked in the direction of Yin Courtyard where Zhao Qianjun was, and in the depths of his eyes, a trace of coldness quietly passed by.
Zhao Qianjun This poisonous snake can no longer be allowed to spy on you in secret.
He needs to accept the task of leaving the sect, take the initiative to create opportunities, lure the snake out of the hole, and solve this hidden danger.
The next day, Fang Han came to the Beast Garden management office to hand over the task.
Zhang Deacon checked Beast Garden and after confirming that there were no mistakes, he applied for a certificate of completion of the mission.
As for the contribution value, of course there is none, after all, it has been withdrawn in advance.
He packed his simple luggage, said goodbye to Beast Garden, whom he had been with for a month, and embarked on the road back to Zi Courtyard.
After being vacant for a month, a thin layer of dust fell inside Room C-7.
Fang Han Pushed open the door, and a breath of fine dust hit my face.
He put down his luggage, walked to the courtyard, called a passing handyman, and asked him to help clean up.
While waiting for the handyman to clean, a familiar voice came.
"Fang Han? You are back from your mission!"
Fang Han turned around and saw Xiao Chen walking from the other end of the corridor.
After not seeing each other for a month, Xiao Chen's aura has become a little more condensed.
Not only has he grown, Xiao Chen is no exception. There is no one with poor talent who can join Azure Profound Sect under the fierce competition this year.
"Brother Xiao Chen."
Fang Han showed a smile on his face and raised his hand in response.
"You've only been away for a month, but you've missed a lot of excitement."
Xiao Chen came closer, looked at Fang Han and said.
"Oh? I wonder what's new in the courtyard this month?"
Fang Han smiled slightly and asked.
"Hey, that's quite a lot!"
Xiao Chen became interested and lowered his voice.
"The first is the ranking of Martial Dao Stele. The changes are not small. Han Yi, which was originally ranked ninth, and Gao Yuan, which was ranked tenth, were both pushed down. Now they have fallen out of the top ten."