Finally, in the corner of the third row of shelves, he found a dark cyan Jade Slip.
The label reads, "Cun Bu·Blood Vortex Thorn" - compound martial arts, including Movement Method and sword skills, obtained by a True Disciple senior brother from the secret realm.
Qin Tiexin Pick up Jade Slip, put it on your forehead, and close your eyes.
The moment Divine Sense poured in, a large amount of information rushed into his mind. It was not a simple description in words, but a complete imprint of inheritance - there were pictures, insights, and the experience and understanding of previous generations. It was as if someone had imprinted a whole set of martial arts directly into his consciousness.
He "saw" a picture:
In the narrow alley, a man held a short sword and shuttled between the siege of three enemies. The enemy's swords came from all directions, but the man only moved three feet with each step - no more, no less, exactly three feet. Every turn was accompanied by the flash of the sword, and the tip of the sword was like a poisonous snake spitting messages. When the enemy's sword struck, he always turned sideways, turned around, and dodged at the last moment, and then stabbed out - throat, ribs, and back of the heart. In three breaths, the three of them fell to the ground.
The picture disappeared and was replaced by an introduction to the practice method.
Qin Tiexin The more I read, the more frightened I become.
The core principle of this set of sword techniques is to transform "power" from "external output" to "internal drive" - compressing and directionally releasing the air force at the feet and the tip of the knife to form an instant burst of displacement and piercing. All movements are limited to within three feet, about the range of one body position. What it pursues is not to pursue the enemy, but to instantly change its position in the gap between the enemy's attacks.
The amount, direction, and timing of the release of every ounce of energy must be accurate to the millimeter. If you miss it, you will either hit the enemy's knife edge, or you will consume too much and become weak.
The sword technique itself does not have complicated moves. Its "move" has only one point - every shot is a straight thrust. All changes lie in where you are and from which angle you thrust in the few tenths of a second before thrusting.
The matching Movement Method is called "Five Directions Step", which has five movement methods, each corresponding to a stabbing angle:
Bengbu - the soles of the feet suddenly push the ground, the energy explodes to the rear, and the body rushes forward three feet, which corresponds to a straight thrust from the front.
Turning step - twist the ankle, release the energy to the side and downwards, rotate 90 to 180 degrees on the spot, corresponding to turning around and stabbing sideways.
Flash step - one foot kicks sideways, the energy explodes to the side of the body, and moves three feet to the left or right, corresponding to side thrusts and oblique thrusts.
Step back - step hard on the heel, release the energy diagonally to the rear, and quickly retreat three feet backwards, which can be in an arc, corresponding to retreating thrusts and upward thrusts.
Stepping - point your toes to the ground, make a short burst of energy downwards, jump in place or make fine adjustments on the sole of your front foot, corresponding to high thrusts and low thrusts.
The key is that these footwork can be activated continuously in a confrontation - stepping close to the body, turning around the back, ducking to avoid counterattacks, stepping to adjust the angle, and stepping back to escape. Each footwork switch is a "micro-explosion" of strength.
The sword technique is called "Thirteen Thorns of Blood Vortex", but in fact there is only one stabbing method. The difference lies in the timing, angle and target of the stabbing.
Straight thrust with falling step, back thrust with turning step, side thrust with side stepping, high thrust with stepping foot, low thrust with stepping foot, double thrust with falling step, continuous thrust with falling turning step, side thrust with falling step, twisting thrust with stepping step, triple flash strangulation, rear thrust with falling step, back thrust with stepping step, five-step killing blow... Thirteen variations, each one is Movement Method is a perfect combination with thrusting. The difficulty of practice is not "stabbing", but - how to keep the tip of the knife stable at the moment when the energy bursts out, how to choose the angle of thrusting, and how not to consume excess energy during continuous movement.
This sword technique has a five-level training system.
The first level is the perception of energy: stand with your eyes closed, compress the energy on the soles of your feet, and try to release the smallest amount of energy. The goal is to accurately control the amount of energy "just enough to move one inch".
The second level, single movement plus stabbing: practice every footwork and complete a stabbing at the moment of movement.
The third level, double-step combo: practice the continuous switching of two footwork, each switching is followed by a stab.
The fourth level, combos of more than three steps: Practice switching between three or more consecutive steps, and insert stabs into any movement.
The fifth level, the stepless step: the energy no longer needs to be stepped on to release, and can explode instantly in any part of the body - a slight turn of the waist and hips can move laterally, and a drop of the shoulders can change the direction. When reaching this level, the "five-way inch step" no longer exists, and every tiny body adjustment is a footwork.
Qin Tiexin didn't move for a long time after reading it.
This set of knife skills can perfectly cooperate with the Edgeless heavy knife to form a complementary rhythm.
At the beginning of the game, use the "Zhongyue Sword Technique"'s large-scale attack to suppress the enemy and force them to block or dodge.
The short sword ends the game. When the enemy tries to get into the inner circle, switch to the short sword and use "Blood Vortex Stab" to resolve the battle within close range.
Use the heavy sword to suppress again. After finishing an enemy, immediately switch back to the heavy sword and continue to control the battlefield.
The core tactic is - the heavy sword is responsible for controlling the field, and the short sword is responsible for killing. The heavy sword prevents the enemy from getting close, and the short sword prevents the enemy from getting close. Once he gets close, he will die.
As expected of the second floor of the Book Collection Pavilion, this is the most complex sword technique Qin Tiexin has ever seen, and it even has a footwork that can be used in conjunction with his own mountain-shaking step.
He opened his eyes and took Jade Slip off his forehead.
That's it.
Qin Tiexin held the dark cyan Jade Slip and walked to the registration desk at the exit on the second floor. The person on duty was a deacon named Foundation Establishment Realm. He had a white face and no beard. He looked to be in his forties and was resting with his eyes closed.
"Senior, this disciple needs to redeem this martial skill."
The deacon opened his eyes, took Jade Slip and the token, checked it, and nodded.
""Cun Bu·Blood Vortex Thorn", inner disciple can be redeemed once with Dabi reward tokens. Are you sure?"
"OK."
The deacon took out a blank Jade Slip and put it together with the dark cyan original Jade Slip. The two Jade Slips lit up at the same time, and the runes flowed. After a moment, a brand new copy Jade Slip appeared in his hand. He handed the copy Jade Slip to Qin Tiexin.
"Do you know the rules? You can only read it three times, and you need to re-print it after three times. You can only practice it yourself, and you are not allowed to spread it to others. Violators will have their cultivation level revoked and will be expelled from the sect."
Qin Tiexin took it with both hands and saluted solemnly. "Disciple understands."
Returning to Luoling Peak, Qin Tiexin did not enter cave abode, but stood on the flat ground outside cave abode.
This piece of flat land was where he usually practiced. It was three feet square, and the ground was stepped on firmly and flatly. Next to it stood several large bluestones for testing knives. He leaned Edgeless against the rock, took out the replica Jade Slip from his arms, and sat down cross-legged.
Jade Slip posted the forehead, Divine Sense was immersed in it again.
This time it is not a cursory glance, but a careful reading word for word, keeping every key point in mind.
Power perception--this is the first level and the most basic level.
Qin Tiexin Closed his eyes and focused on the soles of his feet. The energy, not spiritual power, was pure physical strength, pouring out from deep in the muscles and converging on the soles of the feet. He tried to mobilize a trace of energy and controlled it to the smallest amount.
Release.
"Pfft."
Dust rose. He rushed forward more than three feet and almost fell to the ground.
No. What we want is micro control "just enough to move an inch", not this kind of explosive charge.
Qin Tiexin sat down again and tried again. This time he reduced his strength to one-tenth of what it was before.
The soles of his feet shook slightly, and his body leaned forward half a foot.
Still more.
The third time, one twentieth.
Move three inches.
Still more.
Qin Tiexin was not in a hurry. He tried again and again, adjusting the amount of energy released each time, feeling the shock coming from the soles of his feet, and sensing the distance his body moved.
From noon to sunset, he was in this small area, repeating the same action: mobilizing energy, releasing it, feeling the distance of movement, and adjusting.
The sun was setting in the west, and twilight was approaching. Lights lit up on Luoling Peak, and the lighting stone hanging at the door of cave abode automatically lit up, illuminating the plains.
Qin Tiexin was covered in sweat, and his shirt was soaked and stuck to his back. It wasn't because he was tired, but because he was mentally drained. This kind of fine control was much more tiring than slashing with a knife - every tremor of the muscles had to be sensed, every flow of energy had to be guided, and any effort would be wasted if he was distracted even a little bit.
Qin Tiexin opened his eyes and let out a long breath. He moved his stiff neck and stood up. His knees were a little sore and the soles of his feet were worn thin.
He walked to the rock and took out the short knife given by Luo Ling from Storage Bag.
The knife was two feet and five inches long, dark blue and gold, light in hand, with a slightly curved blade and an edge so sharp that a figure could be seen. It was specially customized by Luo Ling for him. Although the material used was not as good as Edgeless, it was still a mid-grade Law Artifact short knife, and it could be wielded like an arm.
Qin Tiexin Hold the handle of the knife tightly and assume the starting position of "Cunbu·Blood Vortex Stab" - the tip of the knife points forward, the body is slightly sideways, the center of gravity is on the ball of the forefoot, and the back foot touches the ground.
I went through the essentials of "straight forward and stabbing" in my mind.
Pushing the soles of the feet on the ground, the energy exploded to the back, and the body rushed forward three feet. At the same time, the tip of the knife stabbed straight, and it stabbed out halfway through the movement. When it reached the position, it just reached the end. The force penetrated, the tip of the knife was stable, and the stabbing trajectory was straight.
It's easy to say, but another matter to do.
The soles of his feet kicked the ground, and there was a muffled "bang" sound. The body rushed out, but the tip of the knife continued to tremble as it moved, and the direction of the stab was deflected by more than half a foot.
Stop, adjust your breathing, and try again.
The second time, the tip of the knife was a little more stable, but the timing of the thrust was too late - the body was already in place before the knife thrust out, losing its instantaneous explosive power. Such a thrust was not threatening at all, and the enemy had already been prepared.
The third time, the timing was almost right, but the burst of energy was too strong, and it went over my head, the tip of the knife pierced the air, and my body almost hit the big bluestone on the opposite side.
Qin Tiexin put away the knife, stood there, closed his eyes and recalled the feeling of the three times just now. Where was the force used wrongly, where was the rhythm messed up, where was the center of gravity off. He went through every detail in his mind, and then opened his eyes.
The fourth time. The strength was reduced a bit, and the explosion became more precise. The body rushed forward, and the tip of the knife thrust out halfway through the movement - "chi", the tip of the knife pierced the big bluestone in front of him, and it penetrated half an inch into the stone. The force was enough, but the thrust trajectory was still a bit crooked, and the angle of the tip of the knife entering the stone was off.
Not good enough.
The fifth time, the sixth time, the seventh time...
The night is getting darker and darker, the moon rises from behind Dongfeng, and the cold moonlight shines on the flat ground. The burly figure of Qin Tiexin is still moving and stabbing again and again, and the movements gradually become smooth from jerky, and gradually become precise from scattered.
The 40th time. Bengbu stabbed straight, and the tip of the knife penetrated into the big bluestone at a correct angle, with a depth of one inch. But at the moment of movement, there was still an imperceptible tremor on the tip of the knife.
The sixtieth time. The trembling disappeared. The tip of the knife was as steady as a rock while moving, and the piercing trajectory was as straight as a line.
The eightieth time. He no longer needed to deliberately control the stability of the knife tip. His body had already formed muscle memory. The moment the force burst out, the knife tip naturally stabilized against the direction of impact, like instinct.
The hundredth time.
Qin Tiexin kicked the ground with the soles of his feet, making a muffled "bang" sound, and rushed forward three feet like an arrow. The tip of the knife pierced out halfway through the movement, and the moment the body stopped, it just reached the end - "Grab!"
The tip of the knife sank into the big bluestone for a full two inches. The angle was correct, the trajectory was straight, and the force penetrated the heart of the stone.
Sheath the knife and stand still.
Qin Tiexin looked down at the short knife in his hand. The dark green-gold blade glowed with a cold light under the moonlight, and the cold light on the edge was particularly clear in the night.
He wiped the sweat from his face and took a long breath.
The first movement, a straight thrust with a sudden step, was finally successful.
Although it is just the most basic single stabbing, which is far from the "Thirteen Blood Vortex Stabbings", it is a step forward.