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[Cultivation Technique: Taixu Sword Manual]

[Level: Refined]

[Description: The ultimate skill of the Taixu Sword Sect, derived from the "Taixu Ten Swords." Known for its grand righteousness, open and imposing movements, and overwhelming momentum. It comprises ninety-six sword techniques, starting simple and gradually becoming complex, before transitioning from complexity back to simplicity, ultimately culminating in twenty-three final moves of immense power.]

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The night was deep.

Chen Jichuan sat in his Colonel Mansion, reading the "Taixu Sword Manual."

After studying the main principles, he began reviewing the various sword techniques recorded within. The manual in his possession was limited to the Innate portion, which detailed only thirty-two sets of sword techniques, still in the "from simplicity to complexity" phase.

Only after mastering all thirty-two sets of sword techniques could one be considered to have reached the Innate Extreme realm, ready to impact the Qi Refining Realm.

"The final few techniques can rival the un-enhanced ’Splashed Ink and Striped Cloth Sword Technique’ and ’Seven-stringed Immortal Surprising Sword Technique.’

"If that’s the case..."

"The full version of the ’Taixu Sword Manual’ must include quite a few mid-level sword skills."

Chen Jichuan mused silently, closing the manual.

Gripping his sword, he stepped into the open courtyard.

In his mind.

One sword move after another, and one sword technique after the next surfaced vividly.

Recalling and practicing simultaneously.

From the initial three-move ’Furong Swordsmanship,’ to the five-move ’Purple Cover Sword Technique,’ and then the eight-move ’Storehouse Swordsmanship’...

The sword moves transformed continuously.

From simplicity to complexity.

When he reached the thirty-second set of sword techniques, it was already the ’Fifty-four Moves of Whirlwind Fast Sword.’ The sword swept through like a furious wind, raising sand and stones in its wake.

After one round.

"Again!"

Chen Jichuan went back to the ’Heavenly Pillar Swordsmanship’ and started anew.

After three rounds.

The thirty-two sets of sword techniques were already perfect in his grasp.

After five rounds.

The first sixteen sets of sword techniques had attained their essence, with sword strikes at will, adapting effortlessly to the situation, greatly increasing their power.

After ten rounds.

The first thirteen sets of techniques had reached a state of transcendence; the sword light flickered, and a majestic aura began to radiate, oppressing anyone nearby with a suffocating weight.

If Yang Xiong or Wang Ji were to witness this progress, their eyes would surely pop out in shock.

For typical Innate Grandmasters practicing the "Taixu Sword Manual," mastering thirteen sets of techniques was no easy feat; it typically required at least a decade of arduous effort.

Yet Chen Jichuan, in just a single day—and after only ten rounds—had fully grasped thirteen sets of techniques and attained their true intent.

This wasn’t merely genius.

This was downright monstrous!

"I’ve trained with the ’Sword Map,’ honing my skills in the Da Liang World and the Jade Spring World for over three hundred years. Across the entire Qinling World, there are likely very few who can surpass my proficiency in swordsmanship."

Chen Jichuan understood his circumstances and did not underestimate himself.

Standing tall and viewing the situation from a higher vantage.

With his already profound mastery of swordsmanship, delving into these lower-tier techniques was naturally effortless.

Yang Xiong, Wang Ji, and others merely thought Chen Jichuan exceptionally talented in external skills; little did they know that Chen Jichuan’s true ’gift’ lay in the Dao of the Sword!

He continued his sword practice.

After fifteen rounds, Chen Jichuan finally paused: "Fifteen sets, with seventeen techniques remaining. At most, I’ll need one month to master them all."

This was an achievement that would ordinarily take many decades, or even centuries, for typical Innate cultivators to reach.

But Chen Jichuan would need only a month!

"For me, the simpler techniques are clear at a glance. The slightly more complicated ones become evident after a few repetitions."

"When the Dao of the Sword reaches the Divine Communication level, all sword techniques become second nature."

"This is a realm ordinary sword cultivators can scarcely imagine."

Wiping beads of sweat from his forehead, Chen Jichuan couldn’t help but smile as he held his sword.

He had spent years focusing solely on refining external skills without delving into any sword techniques. Today, suddenly revisiting swordsmanship, he felt an unrestrained and exhilarated satisfaction, thoroughly indulging himself.

"The Taixu Sword Sect ultimately stands primarily on its sword techniques. Though my extraordinary talent in external skills earns attention from Yang Xiong and others, it remains limited."

"But once I reveal my aptitude in the Dao of the Sword, the treatment and perception will be vastly different."

Chen Jichuan was well aware.

The Taixu Sword Sect’s regard for talents in external skills versus those in swordsmanship was worlds apart.

For thousands of years, the sect had remained unshakeable in Yuezhou, occupying the vast Pengshan County. Its foundation was undeniably profound.

Chen Jichuan planned to gradually reveal his potential, thereby gaining the Taixu Sword Sect’s focused cultivation and leveraging its resources and heritage to elevate himself.

And then.

Perhaps even inheriting the legacy of the ’Taixu Emperor,’ and catching a glimpse of what it meant to be a ’Supreme.’

"Supreme..."

Chen Jichuan felt a surge of longing in his heart.

...

Thus.

Chen Jichuan remained in the Northern Captain Mansion in Xiyu City.

Each day, he trained in fists and swordsmanship, while at night, he cultivated the "Taiyin Refining Body Technique."

In terms of fist techniques.

The "Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist" had already formed a full system, complemented by the secret skill "Tiger Form Divine Technique," allowing Chen Jichuan rapid progress. Simultaneously, he was researching the "Bear-shaped Boxing," aiming to master the "Bear-shaped Mixed Element Strength."

Practicing the Bear form required achieving a unified energy throughout the body, entirely composed of pure Yang rigidness, combining shaking force, exploding force, and jolting force into a singular energy. Though it appeared to engage only the upper limbs, it actually drew strength from the entire body, aligning the three Yang meridians of the legs.

Chen Jichuan delved into it earnestly and was making steady progress.

As for swordsmanship.

The thirty-two sword techniques in the "Taixu Sword Manual" were soon fully mastered by Chen Jichuan.

The "Four-character Poem Sword," "Splashed Ink and Striped Cloth Sword Technique," and others were also revisited and continuously practiced. Concurrently, they were cross-referenced with the "Jade Spring Dao Fruit," leading to steady refinement of his realm.

Daily, he also contemplated the Dao Fruits of cultivators like Qing Songzi.

Among them.

Wuk Yuanzi excelled in alchemy, Situ Kong in artifact refining.

The Five Elements Sect’s Qing Songzi was proficient in the Dao of Five Elements, while the Eight Extremes Sky Demon Gan Shisi practiced the "Eight Extremes True Demon Skill," excelling in defense, strength, and close combat.

All of these offered great insights to Chen Jichuan.

Being in the Qi Refining Sixth Layer to start with, he gained significant inspiration from their cultivation insights. Many puzzling and ambiguous aspects he struggled with were suddenly enlightened after using their experiences as references.

His cultivation proceeded systematically, yet advanced at a mind-boggling speed.

Chen Jichuan rarely meddled in the affairs of the Northern Four Camps. They operated just as they did before.

On occasion, Zhu Biao and the others would present military affairs as a pretext to visit the Northern Captain Mansion, mostly seeking guidance for their cultivation.

Chen Jichuan was generous, frequently offering pointers.

Given his profound cultivation level.

Back in the Jade Spring World, he had even instructed Qi Refining Immortal Masters. The challenges facing mere Postnatal Martial Artists were trivial to him.

Zhu Biao, Cai Yun, and the others saw longstanding cultivation doubts dissolved one by one. Their strengths saw substantial growth, and they were individually overjoyed, treating Chen Jichuan with even greater reverence.

Occasionally, even a Centurion would seek his advice, and Chen Jichuan would offer some guidance.

As far as Chen Jichuan was concerned.

The stronger these individuals became, the less he’d be called upon to intervene, making his days in Xiyu City increasingly relaxing.

That was fine by him.

Time flowed steadily.

In a flash, over a month passed, bringing the year-end.

The Northern Four Camps alternated their leave schedules, giving Chen Jichuan an opportunity to return to Pengshan City to see his master and mistress. After staying a few days, he returned to Xiyu City to continue his cultivation.

Winter gave way to spring.

Spring passed into summer.

In the blink of an eye, it was May once more.

...

On this day.

As usual, Chen Jichuan practiced inside the Colonel Mansion.

Sword techniques danced through the air, sometimes like imposing mountains, other times like raging gales. Even the most ordinary sword moves, in Chen Jichuan’s hands, held profound meaning.

If Innate cultivators could comprehend even a sliver of this, they might hope to break through to Qi Refining.

Unfortunately.

No other Innate cultivators were present while Chen Jichuan practiced. The guards in the Colonel Mansion, untrained in higher swordsmanship, assumed these techniques were ordinary, unable to perceive their significance.

Just as he immersed himself in sword practice.

Suddenly.

The sound of hurried footsteps approached from outside. Several figures entered the courtyard.

It was Zhu Biao and Guu Kaifa, two Governors of the Northern Four Camps. Seeing Chen Jichuan practicing, they instinctively lightened their steps, standing off to the side in quiet reverence. Yet, excitement and exhilaration were evident on their faces.

Particularly Guu Kaifa, who held a book in trembling hands—though his martial prowess was formidable, his emotions were clearly overwhelming.

Chen Jichuan sensed their presence and sheathed his sword, turning to ask, "Good news?"

Zhu Biao and the others only visited once every two weeks to report. If they came outside of the schedule, it surely indicated something noteworthy. Judging by their expressions, it was clearly good news rather than bad.

Seeing Chen Jichuan sheath his sword.

Guu Kaifa struggled to find his words in excitement, so Zhu Biao spoke up first: "My lord, Old Guu has made the ’Earthly List!’"

"Oh?"

Chen Jichuan paused, looking toward Guu Kaifa, immediately understanding.

He knew full well the implications of the Earthly List. To rank on it meant fame across the Central Earth Seven States and assured recognition and promotion within the Taixu Sword Sect.

Currently a mere Northern Governor in the City Guard Alliance.

Ranking on the Earthly List meant Guu Kaifa’s strength and reputation could earn him a new role as a district Captain or a transfer to the Blood Clothes Army as a prominent Governor with a top-notch rank.

In short.

It was an unequivocal elevation in status.

If one were to see an Earthly List-ranked expert stuck in an insignificant City Guard role under the Taixu Sword Sect, other aspiring martial artists would certainly second-guess their choice to join.

Thus.

For Guu Kaifa, achieving the Earthly List was nothing short of ascending to glory, benefiting both fame and fortune.

Understandably, he was overcome with exhilaration.

"Congratulations, Governor Guu."

Chen Jichuan smiled, offering his congratulations to Guu Kaifa.

It truly was a joyous occasion.

Besides, Chen Jichuan had guided him before and knew his current prowess. It rivaled that of Zhu Ning, the ’Double Spear General,’ whom he had defeated and earned the title ’Black Tornado’ from.

Indeed, such strength warranted a place on the Earthly List.

One thing puzzled him, however.

Over the past six months, there had been no reports of Guu Kaifa defeating any Earthly List-ranked individuals.

When Chen Jichuan killed Zhu Ning, the news had spread across Pengshan County long before the Earthly List was updated.

Yet Guu Kaifa’s achievement arrived without warning, and judging by his expressions, it was entirely unexpected for him as well.

That was unusual.

"Thanks to your guidance, my lord, I was able to fortuitously rank on the Earthly List. I will forever be grateful. From now on, should you require anything, I, Guu Kaifa, will not hesitate, even at the cost of my life!"

Guu Kaifa, brimming with joy and gratitude, bowed deeply in respect to Chen Jichuan. His tone was sincere.

Yet Chen Jichuan couldn’t help but smile inwardly.

For Guu Kaifa, securing a position on the Earthly List had clearly altered his demeanor.

Had this been six months ago.

Or if he were addressing others like Lieutenant Colonel Hann Shichang in Xiyu City.

The gratitude for such guidance to rank on the Earthly List would likely involve kneeling in reverence. However, now, standing before the Northern Captain ’Wang Shan’—

Equally an Earthly List member.

A mere Colonel.

In Guu Kaifa’s mind, a forward-leaned bow sufficed as ample respect. While he likely bore no deliberate disrespect toward Chen Jichuan, subconsciously, he had started to view their statuses as equals.

Unwilling to remain subdued.

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