Chapter 163: The Huading Sword Carving explains the mystery
The next day, Qingshi asked Jian Shiyi to report to the head of Ruochen early in the morning, hoping to see him.
Jian Ruochen sent word that he would be invited to meet him in the late afternoon. Qingshi saw that it was still very early, so he decided to go and observe the 'Huading Sword Carving'.
Qingshi came to the archway to observe the stone carvings and quickly became immersed in it. He didn't stop thinking until the sun turned west. At this point, Qingshi has already had a deeper understanding of the 'Huading Sword Carving'.
The three characters "Immortal Sword Sect" on the first stone archway are the best calligraphy Qingshi has ever seen. However, there seems to be no true meaning of swordsmanship in it, which makes Qingshi a little puzzled.
The four words "One Sword Flying Immortal" on the second stone archway are elegant and free. The hidden meaning of the sword is just like its written content, which means it is clean and neat, floating out of the dust. Its artistic conception is very different from the swordsmanship practiced by Qingshi. Understanding it will be of great benefit to improving the realm of swordsmanship.
Qingshi was still a little confused about the last four words "origin of kendo". He always felt that there was an unfathomable artistic conception of kendo hidden in it, but he still couldn't grasp it or understand it.
Qingshi stopped in front of the last stone archway for a long time, and finally had to shake his head and walk back. When he walked outside the Yingbin Hall, he saw a person coming out of the corner, it was Jian Shiyi.
Jian Shiyi smiled and said: "Brother Qingshi has been looking at this for most of the day. He must have benefited a lot, right? I have been waiting for you for a long time. Let's go. It's almost time. I will take you to see Master Ruochen."
It was the same spacious, bright, simple and clean quiet room as last time. Jian Ruochen sat cross-legged in front of it, looking at the bluestone carefully. After a while, he nodded with satisfaction and smiled: "Well! It seems that my nephew has made great progress this year, very good. !Great!"
"This is all due to the good teachings of my uncle," Qingshi replied, "My nephew is very grateful." After saying that, Qingshi raised his hand and took out his Qinglian Sword, held his hands flat in front of him and said, "This is what I have done for myself. The forged sword is named Qinglian. Uncle Master, please take a look."
He said he wanted Jian Ruochen to take a look, but he didn't hand over the sword. Jian Ruochen did not reach out to pick it up. He only glanced at it and then turned away and said: "Very good! You already know what 'your own sword' is. If it is not used or necessary, you should not show it to others. Take it away. Get up!"
"Yes!" Qingshi said, putting away the sword as instructed.
"You already have your own sword," Jian Ruochen said, "Then do you understand 'what is a sword'?"
"Please allow my nephew to give me a try," Qingshi said slowly, "The sword is a weapon for killing people, the king of weapons for killing people; the sword is also a magical weapon that kills evil and eliminates evil, and is a symbol of upholding justice. The sword itself is pure Yes, but people can give it attributes such as metal, wood, water, fire, and earth; the sword itself is not good or bad, but the sword holder can make it good or evil. The sword is a mirror that reflects people's desires, and it is also a tool for people to realize their desires. . This is my nephew’s experience, please give me some advice.”
Jian Ruochen smiled and nodded: "Actually, there is no standard answer to 'What is a sword?', but it is a question that every sword cultivator should think about, and every sword cultivator should also find his own Answer. There are right and wrong answers, and right answers have different realms. Your answer is naturally right, and in terms of realm, it is almost the Tao!"
The two of them drank tea and talked in a harmonious atmosphere. Jian Ruochen asked Qingshi about his experience in making swords, and Qingshi answered them one by one. Speaking of Qin Lian, Jian Ruochen laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to find him. This is amazing." It's a coincidence, don't you know, this Qin Lian is also a disciple of my Immortal Sword Sect, and is my junior brother!"
Only then did Qingshi realize that Qin Lian was also a senior of the Immortal Sword Sect, and he should be considered his uncle.
Qingshi picked up the teapot and refilled Jian Ruochen's cup, and asked: "Today, my nephew went to observe the 'Huading Sword Carving' again. I have been studying it carefully for a long time but still can't figure it out. I asked my uncle for advice." This is the above. The continuation of the second question of Laozurite, therefore, does not violate Jian Ruochen’s original intention.
Jian Ruochen chuckled and said: "Don't worry, I believe you have understood both the 'Famous Mountain Immortal Sect' and the 'Fish Back Sword Mark' now, right?"
"Yes!" Qingshi replied, "I can understand the artistic conception of swordsmanship left by my predecessors at those two scenic spots, and I have benefited a lot from them."
"Well!" Jian Ruochen said with a smile, "Since you can understand the kendo artistic conception of the first two scenic spots and benefit a lot, it proves that your kendo realm is already quite high, and that's why you can see the latter one. The problem is with the scenic spot. Trust your own judgment. The problem is not you, but the scenic spot itself."
"Ah?" Qingshi said in surprise, "Uncle Master, please clarify!"
"The cultivation methods of the Immortal Sword Sect are somewhat different from those of ordinary sects," Jian Ruochen said. "For example, your experience of forging your own sword over the past year and realizing the Heart Sword is one of the unique cultivation methods of the Immortal Sword Sect. For those including Disciples also observe and understand the four major sword carving monuments including the 'Jianfeng Immortal Traces' on their own, and the elders do not preach. Regarding the 'Huading Sword Carvings', it is actually not that mysterious. What is truly mysterious is 'Sword Peak Immortal Trace'."
Jian Ruochen picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He paused for a few breaths and then continued, "Since you have seen the problem, I will tell you the origin of the 'Huading Sword Carving'. You can think about it more." You should understand it if you think about it.”
"Uncle, please give me some advice!" Qingshi said respectfully.
"The three characters 'Immortal Sword Sect' on the first gate are said to have been originally written by the founder of the sect, Immortal Tuji, but later destroyed by the enemy. This one was imitated by the later leader, Patriarch Xilai. You understand. Yet?"
"Imitation?" Qingshi was stunned. It is easy to imitate the original work, but it is impossible to completely imitate the artistic conception of the original work. Therefore, the artistic conception contained in these words is paradoxical. It does not mean that the imitation is inferior or that there is no reference. It is just that when one's cultivation and realm reach a certain level, such as Qingshi's current level, one can see the contradictions, that is, There is no value in enlightenment anymore.
"I understand," Qingshi said, looking like he suddenly understood.
"Yeah!" Jian Ruochen said with a smile: "The 'One Sword Flying Immortal' sword carving was left by an expert who came to visit Taoism from outside thousands of years ago. This person is not from Tianlong Continent."
"So that's it!" Qingshi said, "This senior's swordsmanship has a very high artistic conception, but it is very different from the swordsmanship of Tianlong Continent. However, as the saying goes, different paths lead to the same goal, his sword carving is of great reference value, and I also gained something from it. "
"That's right!" Jian Ruochen said, "The thing that surprises you the most is probably the four-character sword carving of 'origin of the sword', right? This sword carving was made five thousand years ago by the ancestor of our Immortal Sword Sect, Hong Ming, who was known as the Sword Saint at that time. The purpose of retaining it is to allow many disciples who have no chance to see the 'Sword Peak Immortal Trace' to have some opportunities. If you are destined to see the Immortal Trace, you will naturally understand it, and there is no need to worry about it now."
"Yes!" Qingshi replied, his doubts about the 'Huading Sword Carving' disappeared.
