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We stayed at the Xuanyun Guesthouse as a friend, eliminating the need for many cumbersome etiquettes and not disturbing the several Taoist priests who were practicing pure cultivation on the mountain. Yun Qiuhe accompanied us for a day of sightseeing around the beautiful mountains and waters. On the morning of the 26th, Zhang Wenfeng followed The host came to Liuyunping, which has great scenery.
The sun was shining slantingly, and the thin clouds were flowing. Six male and female disciples were divided into two rows, lined up and bowed in salute.
"Meet Taoist Zhang!"
"Everyone, please get up!"
Zhang Wenfeng smiled gently and returned the salute with his fists clasped.
The advice was just a pretext. Yun Qiuhe wanted to keep him here for a few more days and find something for him to do.
"Actually, I don't recommend specializing in swordsmanship. The path is too difficult and difficult to follow."
Zhang Wenfeng's first sentence stunned the young disciples who were respectfully listening to the teachings.
Yun Qiuhe is now one of the several leading Taoist priests of Xuanyun Temple. He is calm and gentle, yet dignified, with a smile on his face as usual. Anyway, whatever Zhang Guanzhu said makes sense, he is in a high position, unique and can be perfect.
I’ve never seen anyone’s fallacy, and I can win an argument with Zhang Guanzhu.
No matter how venomous your tongue is, it will always be deflated.
"A few days ago, I discussed this issue with Taoist priests Chen Shouzhong and He Guangjun. Taoist priests and I have similar ideas, that is, techniques are used for Taoism and should not stick to any one pattern. The sword is just a way to practice Taoism. There is no need to stick to the sword for external means. You must use a sword to practice, why can't you practice law, why can't you practice skills? In fact, you can do it. Of course, if you feel that your focus on sword practice has been distracted, and you want to concentrate on swordsmanship, that's fine. It's just a personal choice. There's nothing wrong with it. It's the path you choose. Go on your own and persevere, and you will eventually gain something.”
After Zhang Wenfeng finished speaking, the twelve disciples fell into deep thought.
This issue is often debated among disciples in Huaqi Realm and Jianwei Realm.
The words of the famous sword master made many disciples suddenly realize that they no longer insist that they must use swords to be called sword cultivators. Did they suggest practicing swordsmanship and spells together without meeting Zhang Guanzhu and Chen Daozhang?
"Excuse me, Taoist Zhang, what do Taoist He Guangjun say?"
The young man with thick eyebrows, who was first in line on the left, stood as straight as a sword and asked with his hands raised.
The three most famous sword masters in the Da'an Dynasty were Chen Shouzhong, Zhang Wenfeng and He Guangjun. Disciples who wanted to practice swordsmanship knew these three and used them as role models.
"Daozhang He insists on using the sword consistently, otherwise it would not be called sword cultivation."
Zhang Wenfeng smiled and replied: "You may not know that He Daochang's paintings of landscapes, insects and birds are very good."
The young man with thick eyebrows felt relieved, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Taoist Zhang, for clearing up the confusion."
Zhang Wenfeng asked: "What is your name?"
"Fengcheng Sword, I have met Daozhang Zhang."
The young man with thick eyebrows was meticulous in his courtesy. He had his own choice and would not change his mind easily just because the other party was famous and had high cultivation level.
Zhang Wenfeng nodded to remember this young man with a sword-like figure.
Some people are born swordsmen, and all other setbacks, dissuasion, and disturbances will only become the whetstone for their firm sword heart. He Guangjun said so and did the same.
Unexpectedly, I met a sword cultivator in Xuanyunguan.
Zhang Wenfeng continued to discuss the sword: "The sword cultivates four realms: it is in harmony with the hand, it is in harmony with the body, it is in harmony with the will, and it is in harmony with the spirit. From my understanding, the first two realms are the word "coherence". If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen it. When it comes to swords, you must first choose a sword that fits your hand, your heart, and is affordable. Too heavy, too light, too long, or too short is actually not conducive to using the sword. This is the initial fit.
If you want to achieve harmony with your hands, all you have to do is practice more.
But this calligraphy practice also involves the choice of swordsmanship that suits one's own knowledge. A swordsmanship move that suits your qualifications, no matter how crude it is, is willing to practice hard for one year at most, and then relax it, two years. If two If you still can't reach the point of joining hands in the year, don't waste any more time and concentrate on practicing the Dharma. "
Most of the six people who listened attentively showed a hint of bitterness.
They have practiced swordsmanship for more than two years. Perhaps according to what Zhang Daozhang said, they changed their swordsmanship and found a swordsmanship that matched their qualifications.
It can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
The young man with thick eyebrows and another young man in front of the row had a look of surprise on their faces. Daozhang Zhang lived up to his reputation. He told the illusory sword realm in simple and easy-to-understand language, making them feel the same way.
They had changed several swordsmanships at first, practicing only a few moves they liked based on their feelings, and finally reached the preliminary swordsmanship level.
If they had listened to Zhang Guanzhu's lectures and guidance earlier, they could have saved a lot of time.
Zhang Wenfeng had a panoramic view of the expressions of the six disciples, looked at the thick-browed young man in front of him, and said: "Fengcheng Sword, you demonstrate the swordsmanship once, and I will give you some pointers."
It was impossible for him to teach all the valuable insights and experiences he had learned to strangers.
Being able to talk about some basics is already a matter of Yun Qiuhe's face.
"Yes, please give me some advice from Taoist Zhang!"
The young man with thick eyebrows cupped his hands and said loudly, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and pulled out the sword from his waist.
He suddenly felt that the sword in his hand felt a little different. It seemed a little lighter and a little shorter. He had not realized it before. Listening to Daozhang Zhang's lectures had benefited him a lot. As a disciple of Huaqi Realm, the sect would not customize swords. , but he can use the spiritual energy stones he saved to ask someone to make a sword suitable for him.
The other five people quickly moved to the side, leaving the place to Fengcheng Sword.
They were very envious that the boy could get personal guidance from Daozhang Zhang.
Fengcheng Sword mustered up his energy and demonstrated the "Izumo Sword Technique" he was most familiar with every move. As the sword moved with him, cold light shone in the open space of more than ten feet, and the strong wind blew.
Zhang Wenfeng glanced at Yun Qiuhe beside him. He had seen Yun Qiuhe perform Yun Sword Technique many times.
Yun Qiuhe smiled and nodded slightly, indicating that Fengcheng Jian was her new disciple.
After the young man with thick eyebrows finished using a set of sword skills, Zhang Wenfeng stretched out his hand and said "chi". A branch in the distance was cut off by a trace of invisible sword energy. He took it into his hand, wiped off the blade, broke it to the right length, and stepped forward. Go and say: "You use the Izumo sword technique to attack, I will lower it to the Huaqi realm and only use one flat thrust, come on."
"Yes, please give me some advice from Taoist Zhang!"
The young man with thick eyebrows did not dare to be careless, so he used his most proud trick "Yunjuan Yunshu". The sword light used a ball of more than ten feet in size and attacked Zhang Daochang on the opposite side. With just one bump, he was reduced to Huaqi Realm cultivation level. Zhang Daochang, can he keep the slender branches in his hands?
The branch in Zhang Wenfeng's hand trembled straight and he thrust forward into the center of the sword light.
After two "ding-dong" sounds, the young man with thick eyebrows was stabbed in the chest and quickly sheathed his sword and retreated.
Zhang Wenfeng smiled and said, "Come again!"
The young man with thick eyebrows changed into a simple "hanging clouds and opening the sky", and roared with the force of his sword. However, facing the unpredictable stab, the slender branches brushed against the side of the sword body and rushed forward, so he had to retreat.
Several times in a row, he failed to use a complete sword move.
Zhang Wenfeng stabbed the opponent's chest and robe again, and said through the voice: "It's compatible, we have to start simple! Do you understand?"
Fengcheng Jian staggered back with the sword in hand and received several stabs in succession. Although he was not injured, it was very painful. He recalled Zhang Daozhang's simple stab in his mind, and he understood a little. He stood still thinking about it and forgot about it. Give thanks.
"Okay, that's it for today."
Zhang Wenfeng put down the branch with a smile, turned around and looked towards the northeast forest.
"Guanzhu Zhang has a wonderful theory of swordsmanship. The word "fit" has profound meaning and can also be used in formations."
The one who came over was Jin Shanyan, a master of Xuanyun Guanzi Realm and the elder brother of Master Yun Qiuhe. They had known each other since they used to kill demons in the Qianluo Mountains.
At Yun Qiuhe's signal, the other disciples bowed silently and left, leaving only Fengcheng Jian, who was deep in thought.
Zhang Wenfeng went up to him and raised his hands: "A little bit of insight made Taoist Master Jin laugh."
"Zhang Guanzhu, please go to Bamboo Formation Peak to have tea and discuss Taoism. Do you have some free time?"
Jin Shanyan returned the gift with his hands raised, and asked with a smile, with a hint of narrowness hidden in his eyes, as he looked at Yun Qiuhe, "Qiuhe, please come with us if you have time."
Yun Qiuhe was afraid of his master but not of this uncle. He curled his lips and said, "Master, you are so unreasonable. Why do the guests I invite go to the Bamboo Formation Peak?" He walked forward and said to Master Zhang, "Today, let the master Uncle Pofei, we want to eat white jade cloud bamboo shoots and drink Liuyun spirit brew."
"Hey, Girl Yun, you still don't have to go."
"No!"
