Wanyan Sect, in addition to the areas under the jurisdiction of each Nascent Soul Lord, is also divided into outer sect and inner sect.
The outer sect is where all the Qi Refining Stage disciples who have not yet established the foundation are, and they are commonly known as the outer sect disciples; while the inner sect is where only the foundation-building disciples can enter, and they are commonly known as the inner sect disciples.
Therefore, the disciple halls within Wanyan Sect are also divided into inner disciple halls and outer disciple halls.
As for those who can receive personal teaching from the True Lord Yuanying once every six months, only the inner disciples are qualified to listen. Among them, the most foundation-building disciples who have not been able to worship the True Lord Yuanying as their teacher are the most numerous.
Many of the disciples who were planning to come to the Inner Disciple Hall to attend classes did not know that Elder Jianfeng Lu suddenly wanted to retreat. Of course, they did not know that the Nascent Soul Master who came to teach this time had become Shi Yao.
Therefore, when Yao came to the Inner Sect Disciple Hall, what he saw was the shocked expressions of all the Foundation Establishment disciples in the hall, except of course Fu Mingzhou who had already learned the news.
"Eh? Isn't Elder Lu here to teach this time? Why is True Lord Shi Yao here? Could it be that she is here to teach us this time?"
"Haha, isn't it bad that Elder Lu didn't come? I really don't want to be scolded by him anymore."
"Yes, I heard that Zhenjun Shi Yao's sword power is also very strong. I have long wanted to see it."
In the disciple hall, everyone secretly communicated with each other and talked about it.
Otherwise, because Elder Lu has the most irritable temper. If any of the disciples who come to attend the lecture accidentally understand something wrong, they will definitely be scolded by Elder Lu, such as:
"Idiot! I've already told you about sword heart and sword heart. You don't have a sword in your heart, so why bother to cultivate a sword!" "Stupid! You can't even understand what a sword is, how can you realize the sword's intention!" "I told you so. If you are not suitable for practicing swordsmanship, please don’t come to my class again in the future!”
Therefore, every time it was Elder Lu's turn to come to the disciples' hall to teach, the disciples who came to attend the lectures were always on tenterhooks and trembling with fear.
However, there are not many times when Zhenjun Yuanying can come to the disciple hall to teach in person, and which disciple is willing to miss such a rare opportunity?
Therefore, many disciples came despite knowing that they would be scolded by Elder Lu when they came - no matter what, being able to listen to True Lord Nascent Soul say a few more words would be of great benefit to their practice. Maybe, maybe one day I will have an epiphany...
Shi Yao didn't know what the disciples below were thinking, so he explained: "In the next five days, I will be here to teach you."
Upon hearing this, all the disciples' eyes suddenly brightened, and each of them breathed a sigh of relief inadvertently, and they all replied loudly: "Yes, True Lord Shi Yao."
At the same time, some disciples also secretly prayed: I hope Zhenjun Shi Yao will not dislike me or scold me because I am stupid. Otherwise, the coldness all over her body would probably freeze me to death...
Shi Yao nodded and started talking directly: "Today, let's talk about swordsmanship first. Do you know what swordsmanship is?"
The disciples below quickly calmed down and began to listen carefully.
Since Shi Yao was here to talk about swordsmanship, he naturally would not let them answer on their own, and continued: "Of course, you must have a sword first, and then you must have swordsmanship; you must first understand the sword, and then you must understand the swordsmanship. So, what is a sword?
It is a killing weapon, long sword, short sword, sharp sword, wooden sword, light sword, heavy sword...
Every sword is different. To choose different swords, you need to understand different swordsmanship. "
"So, what is swordsmanship?
The way of the sword is actually the way of the heart, and the direction of the sword is also the direction of the heart.
Some swords are as soft as ribbons. Once the sword is released, it is flexible and fast as lightning. Some swords are as sharp as light, sharp and swift, and invincible. Some swords are as heavy as mountains. If you swing the sword and chop it down, it will shake the heaven and the earth...
If you want to be successful in the art of swordsmanship, you must not only be extremely proficient in swordsmanship and swordsmanship, but also have the sword and man become one, like an arm and a finger. There is no sword in the hand, but there is a sword in the heart. Playing the command hand, picking flowers and leaves, all are swords. This is infinite. A sword is better than a sword..."
Shi Yao's explanation of swords and kendo was explained in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, which made many disciples feel enlightened.
There is no sword in the hand, but there is a sword in the heart. Playing the fingers, picking flowers and leaves, are they all swords?
For a moment, all the disciples felt that their hearts were filled with passion and they could not control themselves. It seems that he can already imagine the unparalleled scenery he will achieve in the future with his swordsmanship.
However, some disciples not only longed for that majestic situation, but also had worries. Therefore, a female disciple mustered up the courage to ask: "Zhenjun Shi Yao, if the disciple does not have the talent for swordsmanship, will it be impossible for him to practice martial arts?" Is it difficult to master the art of swordsmanship with the heart of the sword?"
Hearing this, Shi Yao hesitated for a moment.
She originally wanted to reply to her and say: As a monk, it is best to find a path that suits you, so that the path can be in line with people's wishes.
But suddenly, she thought that most of the disciples below did not have a master to teach them personally. What if they were at a loss all their lives and could not find the path that suits them? If this is the case, will we just stagnate and stop cultivating the Tao?
Thinking back to Shi Yao's time, she didn't have a master to teach her.
Outside the sect, there were many dangers. She picked up the sword and practiced the sword spirit desperately, which protected herself and allowed her to move up step by step. It was not until she reached the realm of Nascent Soul that she truly touched her own path.
Therefore, Shi Yao did not answer this question clearly, but asked her: "Without the talent for swordsmanship, it is difficult to cultivate the swordsmanship; without the swordsmanship, it is difficult to achieve the swordsmanship. So, do you still insist on practicing?"
"I——" The female disciple was stopped by Shi Yao's question and could not answer for a moment.
Shi Yao asked again: "If you encounter a dangerous situation and know that if you advance, you will have a narrow escape, but if you retreat, you will lose the opportunity. Then should you retreat despite the difficulties, or should you go forward bravely and fight hard?"
At this time, not only the female disciple, but also others were stunned by Shi Yao's words, and they all began to frown in thought.
After a long time, Shi Yao asked everyone again: "What is a sword and what is the way of swordsmanship? Why do you hold a sword and why do you swing it? Why do you practice swordsmanship and why do you understand the way of swordsmanship? Do you have a sword in your heart or do you want to cultivate it? The sword? Are you here for the sword in your heart, or are you here for the sword to cut through all things?"
Shi Yao's questions word by word made all the disciples deafen their ears, their hearts trembled, and they all asked themselves:
Yes, why should I practice swordsmanship, and why do I have to cultivate the sword's heart and become a master of swordsmanship? Just like, why do I want to cultivate immortality, why do I have to persevere forward and never give up in this four-fold crisis and long journey to immortality?
——Isn’t everything for your own heart, for the word “want” in your heart? Just like a sword, sharp as light, move forward indomitably!
At this time, several disciples felt a clear enlightenment in their heads for a moment, their hearts were burning, and the sword heart was faintly forming.
——Later, when Elder Lu came out of seclusion and came to the inner disciples hall to teach again, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the stupid disciples who he had always scolded for having no sword heart and no talent for practicing swords had actually changed. , he was pleasantly surprised for a moment, and then secretly doubted to himself: Could it be that I was wrong before?
However, this is all a story for another day.
