Martial Arts: After ten years of sword-drawing, the Sword God must bow his head when he sees me

Chapter 15: Six Realms of Sword
Who is Yan Shisan? His cultivation has reached the ninth level of Tiangang Realm. He is the top swordsman of the time and is famous throughout the world.

But in Shen Ping'an's mouth, he sounded like those third-rate warriors in the world.

But on second thought, it was amazing that he could cultivate the sword intent to perfection at such a young age.

Just talking about this point, even Yan Shisan and Xie Xiaofeng couldn't do it.

Not talking about his cultivation and strength, just based on his achievements in swordsmanship, Shen Pingan is indeed qualified to say this.

If it were someone else, just these words from Shen Pingan would be enough to arouse the anger in his heart.

But there was no trace of anger on Yan Shisan's face. Instead, his fighting spirit was even stronger: "Please teach me."

Seeing that Yan Shisan was still determined to challenge, Shen Pingan spoke again.

"If it were before your final battle with Xie Xiaofeng today, since we were both sword practitioners, perhaps I would have accepted your challenge."

"But now you can't even control the sword in your body or the sword in your hand, so how can you talk about sword fighting?"

Shen Ping'an's voice was not loud, but when it fell into Yan Shisan's ears, it was like a wooden hammer hitting Yan Shisan's chest hard, causing Yan Shisan's heart to shake violently.

Obviously, he didn't expect Shen Ping'an to be so clear about his situation.

After a moment, Yan Shisan said in a deep voice, "Give me a month, I can adjust my physical condition."

Shen Pingan shook his head and said, "Not enough."

Yan Shisan asked, "What else do you need?"

Shen Pingan picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea: "When you have fully mastered the newly created sword moves and successfully entered the third realm of swordsmanship, the realm of unity between man and sword."

"At that time, if our cultivation levels were equal, you would be qualified to take my sword."

Yan Shisan frowned: "Why just one sword?"

"The gap in sword realm, the gap in sword skills, and the gap in sword intent, even if it's just one sword, is enough."

Yan Shisan asked, "I want to know, what level have you reached in swordsmanship?"

Shen Pingan responded truthfully: "The third realm, the unity of man and sword."

Zhang Sanniang, who had been sitting quietly beside Shen Pingan, couldn't help but ask, "The unity of man and sword is the pinnacle of the sword path. The sword moves that Senior Yan learned today are also extremely powerful. If Senior Yan can enter the third realm, why can he only block Master Shen's sword?"

The question asked by Zhang Sanniang was also the question in the minds of the other people.

Shen Pingan's expression was calm, and his tone was gentle as he said, "Even warriors with the same level of cultivation still have differences in strength, let alone swordsmanship."

"What's more, the sword path is boundless, but it is only the realm of unity between man and sword, how can we talk about the pinnacle of the sword path?"

When Shen Pingan successfully entered the third level of Kendo through the system, the system also instilled various Kendo-related information into Shen Pingan's mind.

There is also a detailed division of the realm of kendo.

I know that the state of unity between man and sword is by no means the end of the sword path.

Yan Shisan asked anxiously, "Your Excellency, do you mean that there are higher realms after the third realm?"

Shen Pingan said calmly, "Of course."

"Appreciate further details!"

Yan Shisan's attitude was sincere, and his eyes were full of curiosity about kendo.

But just as he finished speaking, Yan Shisan couldn't help but cough twice again.

This scene attracted the attention of Zhu Wusi and others, who wondered whether Yan Shisan was injured in the previous battle with Xie Xiaofeng.

But Yan Shisan ignored the gazes of other people around him and kept his eyes on Shen Pingan from beginning to end.

Seeing this, Shen Pingan did not hide anything and slowly said: "The sword is vast. All sword practitioners in the world know the three realms of the sword, but most people in the world do not know that the so-called three realms of the sword are just the foundation of the sword."

"After this, there are three more realms: the Swordless Realm, the Earthly Sword Realm, and the Heavenly Sword Realm."

Yan Shisan murmured and repeated the three realms that Shen Pingan mentioned, as if he wanted to parse out more information related to kendo from the names of these realms.

Xie Xiaofeng, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly asked, "Mr. Shen, may I ask what the Swordless Realm is?"

"Transforming from a physical sword to a spiritual sword, and entering the Dao through the sword, this is the Dao Sword Realm."

Lian Xing, who was sitting on the side, lowered her voice and asked, "Sister, what are the Form Sword and the Mind Sword?"

It's not just Lian Xing. In this small courtyard, except for Zhang Sanniang, Yan Shisan and Xie Xiaofeng, who are also masters of swordsmanship, the rest of the people are not mainly sword-wielding, so it is difficult for them to understand Shen Ping'an's explanation of the Dao Sword Realm.

Although Yao Yue also practiced swordsmanship, his sword skills were only at the first level.

How can I answer Lian Xing's question?

In the end, it was Shen Pingan who took the initiative to explain.

"The so-called form sword refers to sword moves."

"From the first realm of swordsmanship to the third realm, where the swordsman becomes one with the sword, one's swordsmanship will undoubtedly improve greatly, but it is ultimately limited to sword moves."

"Even when man and sword become one, it is still the same."

"But starting from the Dao Sword Realm, you will be able to transform form into intention, and the sword will move at will."

"At this level, the sword moves at will. This is the state where having no sword is better than having one. I have already touched upon the traces of the Tao."

“Only those who have reached this realm can be called giants of the sword art, masters.”

After saying that, Shen Pingan picked up the teacup and sipped it, leaving time for the few people to digest it.

"No sword is better than a sword, and the sword leads to the Tao."

“The difference of one realm is like the difference between heaven and earth.

Shen Ping'an's words were like a wake-up call, causing Yan Shisan, Xie Xiaofeng and Zhang Sanniang to be shocked.

He silently repeated Shen Ping'an's description of the Swordless Realm, and was so intoxicated that he could hardly wake up.

Cao Zhengchun, Zhu Wusi and others on the side have not yet entered the way of kendo.

However, the martial arts skills and knowledge of these people are unmatched by ordinary people.

One can also feel the mystery of the fourth realm, the Swordless Realm, from Shen Ping'an's few words of description.

It makes people confused.

After a while, Xie Xiaofeng asked, "What about the fifth realm, the Earth Sword Realm and the Heaven Sword Realm?"

Upon hearing this, the other people in the courtyard all looked up at Shen Pingan again, wanting to know more.

However, in response to Xie Xiaofeng's question, Shen Pingan did not describe the remaining two realms.

Instead, he said nonchalantly, "Pulling up the seedlings to help them grow faster, sometimes, knowing too much is not necessarily a good thing."

"What I have said today is sufficient for you all."

Xie Xiaofeng was silent for a moment before speaking, "That's right! If you haven't even reached the third realm of human-sword unity, what good will it do even if you know the realms beyond that?"

Yan Shisan didn't say anything, but just lowered his eyes and looked at the sword in his hand, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a long moment, Yan Shisan suddenly raised his head and asked, "I wonder if I, Yan, will be lucky enough to have a glimpse of the perfect sword intent?"

Perhaps he knew that if he didn't show his skills today, Yan Shisan on the opposite side would probably not give in.

In response, Shen Pingan slowly put down the teacup in his hand. As if realizing what was going to happen next, everyone in the courtyard stared at Shen Pingan with bated breath.

Then, under the gaze of everyone, a vast and sharp aura suddenly burst out from Shen Pingan's body.

Wisps of white mist quietly flowed out of Shen Ping'an's body and slowly surrounded Shen Ping'an.

Each wisp of cloud and mist seems as ethereal as smoke, but in fact it contains a strong sense of sharpness.

"The sword will takes shape, it is indeed the perfect sword will."

Feeling the sharp aura around him that was so thick that it seemed tangible, and looking at the wooden Taoist slowly surging around Shen Ping'an's body, he cried out in horror.

Not only that, as the sword intent flowed, under the gaze of everyone, the sword intent of the sky-cutting sword around Shen Pingan was rapidly surging and gathering.

In front of several people, the sword intent that could cut through the sky from Shen Ping'an's body condensed into tens of thousands of inch-long small swords to protect Shen Ping'an.

As tens of thousands of small swords formed by the sword intent flowed around Shen Ping'an, bursts of sword sounds echoed.

It was ok in the evening.

Although Shen Ping'an used the Heaven-Slaying Sword Intent, Cao Zhengchun, Zhu Wusi and others were not by Shen Ping'an's side.

In addition, Shen Ping'an's sword intent has reached a smooth and consistent state, and his aura is restrained. Under Shen Ping'an's deliberate control, Zhu Wusi and others who have not comprehended the sword intent are naturally unable to feel the terrifying sword intent in Shen Ping'an's body.

But now, feeling the vast sword intent from Shen Ping'an's body and the sound of swords echoing around him, even masters like Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wusi felt that the air around him seemed to solidify around him, and the sound of the wind around him was also suppressed. Only the sound of his heartbeat echoed in the silence.

It was as if he was in a storm created by the sword's will, and a heavy feeling emerged in his chest.

Until the true energy circulated in their bodies, the discomfort of several people was alleviated, but they still felt a sense of discomfort as if there were thorns in their backs.

It was as if thousands of swords would be attacking him in the next second.

Compared with Zhu Wusi and his companions, Yan Shisan, Xie Xiaofeng and Zhang Sanniang also felt a little uncomfortable because of the perfect sword intent, but the three of them did not circulate their true energy to resist the surrounding sword intent like Cao Zhengchun and his companions.

Instead, he endured the discomfort and simply used his own sword intent to contact the Heaven-Slaying Sword Intent that was echoing around him.

Fortunately, this situation did not last long.

As the seemingly materialized Heaven-Slaying Sword Intent around him returned to Shen Ping'an's body, the discomfort that had shrouded everyone's hearts also dissipated.

After calming down his internal Qi, Cao Zhengchun exclaimed in amazement, "I didn't expect that just the aura alone could be so terrifying. It truly is the Perfect Sword Intent."

Although Shen Pingan did not show the power of the perfect sword intent.

A glimpse of the whole picture can reveal the whole picture.

The aura alone is so terrifying.

If used in combat
Thinking of this, Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wusi both felt a little alert.

After a long time, Yan Shisan opened his eyes and a look of enlightenment appeared on his face.

"Smooth and graceful, with a restrained edge, it is worthy of being a perfect sword intent."

Yan Shisan looked at Shen Pingan: "The sword intent is vast. Although it is extremely restrained, it cannot hide its sharp intention to destroy everything. What a great sword intent."

Shen Ping'an nodded slightly in response.

Yan Shisan picked up the teacup in front of him, raised his head and drank the tea in the cup, then looked at Shen Pingan.

"As you said, when I have mastered the fifteenth sword and entered the third realm of the sword, I will certainly come to you and beg you for this sword."

Shen Pingan looked at Yan Shisan and said, "I will be waiting for you."

After saying that, Shen Pingan suddenly turned his head and looked at Lu Xiaofeng.

Shen Ping'an's gaze suddenly turned to him. Lu Xiaofeng, who was drinking tea, waved his hand and said, "Don't look at me. I'm not a swordsman and I'm not interested in challenging you."

Shen Pingan smiled calmly and said slowly, "Don't worry, Master Lu. I just want you to tell Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuxue that I am waiting for the day when they enter the third realm of the sword path."

Seeing that Shen Ping'an actually asked him to relay his words, Lu Xiaofeng felt relieved at first, and then looked at Shen Ping'an with a strange expression.

"It's easy for me to relay this, but aren't you worried that you'll be defeated by Ximen or Old Ye one day?"

Others may not know, but Lu Xiaofeng is well aware of the situation of his two good friends.

In terms of cultivation and strength, he certainly cannot be compared with the current Yan Shisan and Xie Xiaofeng.

But what they lacked was only time.

If we only talk about sword talent, Ximen Chuxue and Ye Gucheng may be better than Xie Xiaofeng, the Emperor of Sword.

Lu Xiaofeng was certain that if Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuxue reached the age of Xie Xiaofeng and Yan Shisan, their cultivation would be even higher than theirs.

Shen Ping'an's current actions will undoubtedly cause trouble for himself.

Hearing this, Shen Pingan shook his head as if he had heard a joke.

After a moment, Shen Pingan slowly said, "The path of swordsmanship is vast. If someone can walk side by side with me on this path in the future, instead of letting me walk alone, it would be a blessing. It would be a blessing. Why should I worry?"

Gentle tone, calm intonation.

But for some reason, several people felt a strong sense of confidence and arrogance from Shen Pingan.

But considering Shen Ping'an's current situation, no one thought there was anything wrong.

Perhaps in terms of strength, Shen Pingan is not unmatched in the world now.

But at the age of twenty, he had already entered the third realm of swordsmanship, the realm of unity between man and sword, and even mastered a perfect level of sword intent.

In terms of swordsmanship alone, looking around the world, even top swordsmen like Yan Shisan and Ye Gucheng are far inferior.

Considering Shen Ping'an's age and the talent he has shown now, even the Heavenly Sword Realm is not impossible for him to reach.

In a few years, who in the world will be able to compete with him?

If such a person does not have a bit of arrogance, it would be strange.

Then, as if he had lost interest due to the long conversation just now, Shen Pingan suddenly said: "It's late at night, and I have something else to do, so I won't see you off."

"Qingshan, please see the guest off for me."

Shen Qingshan on the side immediately nodded in response.

Seeing Shen Pingan take the initiative to speak, other people in the courtyard also stood up one after another.

Cao Zhengchun bowed and said, "Today, we are fortunate to have had the opportunity to get a glimpse of the realm beyond the third realm of the sword path from Master Shen. We will host Master Shen some other day and invite him to have a chat."

Shen Pingan responded calmly: "Eunuch Cao, you are too polite."

He didn't refuse outright, but he didn't agree to attend the banquet either.

There was a dark light in Cao Zhengchun's eyes, but the smile on his face grew even wider.

However, Zhu Wusi glanced at Cao Zhengchun and sneered unconsciously in his heart.

After Zhu Wusi, Cao Zhengchun, Yan Shisan and others stood up one after another, Yao Yue and Lian Xing also stood up.

Just a glance at Shen Ping'an, and thinking of leaving, Lian Xing suddenly felt a sense of reluctance in her heart.

But Yao Yue was right beside her, so even if Lian Xing didn't want to, she had no choice but to leave with her.

However, just as they stood up one after another, Lianxing and Yaoyue discovered that Zhang Sanniang had also stood up from the stone bench.

(End of this chapter)