"Before you practice cultivation, you must understand some things. Otherwise, if you are wrong at the beginning, the harder you work, the more you will become wrong. If you lay the wrong foundation, you will never be able to get back on track."
Deputy Ambassador Chi's expression was very serious, not at all like he used to be dizzy after drinking, and his eyes were very bright.
"The first one is the relationship between the sword and the swordsman. You know this, right?"
Tang Zhao replied: "Yes, it's the relationship between host and guest." This was what Xing Ji specifically reminded him.
Chi Qianli nodded and said: "Exactly, it is not the master and the slave, nor the master and the object, but the host and the guest. The host and the guest are relatively equal, but after all, there is the problem of east wind and west wind. As far as our cultivation is concerned, we would rather the guest offend the host than the guest. Lord Lingke."
In other words, it is better for the swordsman to overwhelm the sword than for the sword to overwhelm the swordsman.
Tang Zhao said: "This is what you just said, put me first."
Chi Qianli said: "Exactly, you have understanding. When we swordsmen practice, the sword essence must be accumulated with the sword as a container. The sword heart must be connected with the soul of the sword. Although the swordsmanship is mainly based on self-enlightenment, it must also be obedient. Sword Intent. Over and over again, everything is dominated by the sword. We swordsmen have become the Cordyceps sinensis of the sword. Some people are greedy for progress and often surrender themselves to the sword. In the beginning, they practice very quickly, but later on they will inevitably lose themselves and find it difficult to move even an inch. Many people’s souls are shaken and they become idiots.”
"But there is another kind of person who, no matter what the intention of the sword, follows his own rhythm wholeheartedly, and even treats the sword as an enemy to be conquered. This kind of person is too self-righteous. He does not need to wait for the future, and it is difficult to make progress directly. Although You may still be able to create a few sword skills and be able to fight, but the core of the sword is in danger of collapsing at any time. If you are not careful, the sword body can directly collapse. Some of these people are too stubborn and overconfident. Some people But there is no reliable inheritance. I don’t know the sense of proportion here. Maybe I was lucky enough to get the sword. I practiced it ignorantly and understood the sword in a hazy way. I can’t even distinguish between the sword intention and the sword image. I can only say that it is a blessing and a curse. according to."
Tang Zhao nodded. He had seen a swordsman like this. He had forgotten his name. Anyway, he was a bandit. Because the sword's heart collapsed, a serious swordsman was beaten to death by him who was still a Sanren. At that time, he only thought that this man was stupid, greedy, and did not understand the meaning of the sword, so he brought it upon himself. Later, he thought: he might really know nothing, and no one had taught him what to do.
The sword has given some lucky people from humble backgrounds the opportunity to reach the sky in one step, but no one has taught them the way forward, and it is indeed thorny every step of the way. Just like the first batch of native swordsmen, most of them died on the way to explore, and only one in a hundred can become a swordsman. They used their own examples to sum up their experiences and lessons, making the path for future generations easier to follow.
"In the earliest times, someone proposed that the true perfection is when the sword and the swordsman are of the same mind. It doesn't matter whether they follow or not, but they move forward hand in hand, and the most sought after is the state where the mind and spirit are united and the fish and water merge."
Deputy Chi sighed: "But it's actually too idealistic. Reality is not a show, let alone a dream. It doesn't happen just because you want it. Some people are born smart and have great luck, and they find the best match for them. I want to pursue this path. But there are still very few people who make it to the end. Because after all, people and swords are not born with the same mind. It is not so much that you and the sword have no level, but they are of the same mind. It is just to put aside the dispute temporarily, before it breaks out. .Once it breaks out...well, that's how many swords of power come about."
Tang Zhao thought of the Haechi Sword - such a righteous senior judge and such a righteous sword. It is logical that they are a match made in heaven, but in the end it ended in tragedy. No one even knows yet: Why did he die with the sword?
Deputy Chi was slightly lost in thought and said: "So the second thing we must know is that you and I are both mortals. It is luck to match the sword. It does not mean that the sword was born for you. Don't match the sword with it without authorization. I want to be one with nature, and I don’t want you to be so good. The sword will fall in love with you and change for you."
When he said this, he paused and suddenly thought that Tang Zhao's sword was really made for him. It was forged by him and matched instantly. Isn't this a match made in heaven?
But at this time, Tang Zhao still nodded and accepted the instruction. Deputy Chi breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "It means that you must face up to yourself as an ordinary person. Don't focus on the legendary road and pursue some fairy swordsmen. Instead, you must be down-to-earth. To practice in a real way, you must maintain both humility and self-confidence. You must put yourself first but also try your best to manage the sword's heart."
Tang Zhao said thoughtfully: "The word 'management' is very interesting."
Deputy envoy Chi said: "These two words were brought up by the monarch. Generally, sects will use the word practice. But we are doing practical things. We are not like those high-ranking sects who do not eat the fireworks of the world. We use a little more vulgar words." There is nothing wrong with the wording. When operating, treat Kenshin as a business where you have invested all your money and will succeed if you don’t succeed. Operate carefully and conscientiously, and always be vigilant, but you will be able to move more safely. When you get to Kenshin, you will have When you reach your realm and have a unique understanding, you can adjust it?"
Tang Zhao nodded repeatedly, feeling that he had benefited a lot.
After clarifying the meaning of the sect, Deputy Chi continued to talk about practical things: "Set up the position, and then talk about the heart of the sword. The most important thing for a swordsman is the heart of the sword. Although it is said that becoming a swordsman is marked by mastering the first sword technique. But in fact, if Once the sword heart has reached the realm, there will be no obstacles. All that is left is to accumulate sword energy and wait for the opportunity to comprehend the most suitable sword technique. That will all happen naturally."
Tang Zhao deeply agreed, taking the sword manual as an example. The heart of the sword is listed in the column after the sword intention, and behind it is the realm. The swordsmanship is at the bottom of the list, but the sword essence is not shown at all. It can be seen that the sword manual believes that the heart of the sword is the most important and is directly related to the realm.
"The first state of the sword's heart is 'metal and stone are open'. You only need to realize this by yourself, which is to face your heart and fight the sword sincerely. The more innocent you are, the easier it is to achieve. Therefore, it is necessary for young children to become swordsmen. Advantages. But the second state of 'telepathy' is much more difficult. It can only be achieved with certain experiences and opportunities."
"If you have a clear understanding of the heart, you must have a clear understanding of the sword's heart. When you realize the sword's heart, you must communicate with the sword more, enhance understanding, and cultivate a tacit understanding. As time goes by, things will fall into place. Don't make things behind closed doors, and don't play any tricks like 'souls know each other, it's all in words' 'That's what you should say. If there is any problem, resolve it as soon as possible and don't drag it out."
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Why does it sound more and more like falling in love?
Tang Zhao said: "I know the principle, is there any specific method?"
Everything in the book that talks about sword mastering is only in general terms, with no specific operations, let alone techniques.
Deputy Chi said helplessly: "Not really. Enlightenment means thinking, and thinking about one's own unique sword image and sword intention. Everyone is different. Let alone the method, there is no way to share the ideas. If Using an old sword has some advantages in this aspect. If the previous swordsman was a swordsman and left detailed insights, future generations should be able to become a swordsman by following the script. But it will be difficult to go up further, and this is the price of laziness."
"There is no shortcut to a new sword. To master the sword, you just hold the sword and ponder it. Whenever your heart moves, you and the sword can sense each other secretly. The telepathy between the heart and the sword is just that there is an extra 'interaction' ', it's not that you are unilaterally honest with the sword, or that the sword unilaterally obeys your orders. There are a few small points. The first one - to interact with the sword, the easiest way is to often call the sword elephant out to play. You are like an old man The beasts of punishment often bark out and play games like teasing cats. The more familiar they are, the better. We two sword elephants are relatively empty, but it doesn’t matter. We bark out often to delay the coming time as much as possible, which is good for getting to know each other."
Tang Zhao nodded and planned to try his best to maintain the state of the sword elephant in a safe place.
"Also, experience more and fight more. The so-called tacit understanding is developed bit by bit. Even if you don't fight with a sword, even if you often fly around with a sword, it's fine. Furthermore, improve your mental strength and don't give up practicing Xuan Gong. , especially the spirit of cultivation, with high inspiration and strong spirit, the sword mind will be enlightened quickly."
Speaking of this, he solemnly said: "There was a time when it was popular to directly visualize the sword elephant. On the one hand, it can cultivate spiritual power and on the other hand, it can increase the tacit understanding with the sword elephant. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone. But it was soon abandoned. "
Tang Zhao pondered: "Is it because of the Lord Lingke?"
Chi Qianli praised: "You are really smart, that's right. You use the sword elephant as your visualization, and you can't stop being immersed in it. Gradually, you will focus on the sword elephant and distort your position. The harm will not be obvious for a while, but it will be terrible over time. But you It is best not to deviate too far from the sword's intention. Otherwise, it will hinder your ability to master the sword. As a swordsman, you should never forget balance."
He suddenly remembered something and said: "Oh, there is one more section. There is no need to say it now, because it might be harmful to say it, but you are so smart, I can tell you in advance. Have you sensed the Yuan Gong?"
Tang Zhao nodded.
The so-called Yuan Gong can be said to be a skill, or it can be said not to be. That is a kind of Zhoutian route for accumulating sword energy.
This route was not taught by others, but was realized by Jian Zhong after the metal and stone were opened.
This line connects the sword and the swordsman as a whole, creating a large weekly cycle. Through this weekly cycle, sword energy can be accumulated quickly, which is much faster than the sword energy alone. In essence, this is very similar to the internal energy transfer technique. But this cycle is mainly based on the sword, because the sword essence is finally accumulated in the sword. The swordsman can draw the power of the sword essence at will, but he cannot store the sword essence himself. The sword essence only passes through the swordsman's body and meridians and acupuncture points, so that the swordsman can get used to the sword essence and temper his body.
Each sword's sword path is unique, so it cannot be taught to each other, and it cannot be called a skill. However, out of habit, it is still called "Yuan Gong".
A swordsman's daily practice, in addition to the extremely difficult to quantify the sword, is to practice Yuan Gong, accumulate sword energy, and temper his body. This is also the most visible and tangible progress of a swordsman. The biggest advantage a senior swordsman has over a novice swordsman is the thickness of his sword.
Chi Qianli said: "A senior from the Jiandi Department told me that although the Yuan Gong is unique, the swordsman will more or less change the route of movement in the later stages. Even if the efficiency will be reduced, it will be good for the sword's heart."
(End of chapter)
