This time, it truly was a cultivation method he had created himself. Nor was it a Puppet Dao technique, but a comprehensive application of numerous Dao paths and their achievements-the sword Dao, literary Dao, martial Dao, art Dao, and soul Dao-culminating in an entirely new achievement in the sword Dao.
The Creation Sect's Grand Artisan Assessment was no ordinary test. Everyone who passed possessed extraordinary talent and extensive learning. For a Grand Artisan, creating a sword formula or two was mere child's play. Now that Li Chen had far surpassed the level of a Puppet Master Grand Artisan and become a Grandmaster Artisan, it was easier still.
Before explaining this "Long Song Poetry Sword Formula," Li Chen said to Han Li, "Let us leave the sword Dao aside for now and discuss only sword methods and sword techniques. In your view, what are they?"
Looking somewhat bewildered, Han Li shook her head. She had yet to reach that level; she merely practiced according to the information in her Auxiliary Brain Chip.
Li Chen did not put her on the spot. He said directly, "In my view, mortal sword methods are nothing more than a comprehensive application of mechanical principles, combat experience, and the laws governing the movement of biological bodies. A thorough understanding of these things constitutes the most accomplished sword method. Techniques are the application of the Dao. I will not explain what the Dao is, but it lies hidden in everything we see each day."
"In ancient times, our forebears imitated birds and beasts to create all manner of martial cultivation methods. They could subdue dragons and tame tigers; nothing was beyond them. That was turning the Dao into techniques. Likewise, one can comprehend the Great Dao through techniques and attain unity between Heaven and humanity. This is