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Chapter 74 The Perfect Successor

Here, after circulating her inner energy along her shoulder blades and arms, Miejue, having discarded the green bamboo and drawn her heavy sword, slowly walked up to Gu Shaoan, her tone somewhat composed.

"It seems you've also noticed something's wrong. The 'effortless lifting' and 'heavy lifting' techniques that I just demonstrated seem to capture some of the essence, but in reality, they are all tricks that rely on brute force to drive one's inner energy."

Before Gu Shaoan could speak, Miejue's tone suddenly changed, becoming more helpless.

Abbess Miejue raised her heavy sword and swung it once more, producing a muffled thud.

"According to the ancient masters, true 'effortless mastery' means that one should be able to handle heavy objects as easily as holding a lamp wick, with the power flowing naturally and effortlessly, originating from nature and ending naturally."

"That swing of the paddle just now wouldn't have caused the bamboo leaves to tremble and fly away, but rather it should have been like a gentle breeze, leaving the bamboo leaves completely still, with only a deep mark left on the bamboo heart. That is the 'stillness' of the force being restrained and contained to the extreme!"

“The true ‘effortless mastery’ should be the concentration of immense power within the technique, causing the stubborn rock to be completely shattered into dust from the inside, rather than scattering and breaking into pieces.”

"Therefore, what I did just now was merely imitating a cat, having the form but lacking the spirit. If you do this when facing an enemy, it will be more harmful than helpful. After a few times, your true energy will be shaken and your blood and qi will surge."

Upon hearing Miejue's words, Gu Shaoan suddenly understood.

Seeing that Gu Shaoan did not speak, Miejue assumed that Gu Shaoan was intimidated by the difficulty of cultivating "effortless mastery" and "heavy mastery of lightness".

He immediately said, "Shao'an, you have a natural talent for swordsmanship, and you are naturally suited to learning swordsmanship. Moreover, your comprehension is so high that I have never seen anything like it in my life."

"What I cannot do may not be difficult for you."

"This heavy sword was prepared for you."

"According to your grandmaster, Grandmaster Guo Xiang once had a senior who was exceptionally talented and rare in the world. At that time, that senior used a heavy sword made of black iron weighing ninety-nine as his weapon. Combined with his moves and true qi, the heavy sword contained the force of a thousand catties when he swung it. In the end, he successfully stepped into the level of wielding heavy weights with ease by relying on the eight words 'A heavy sword has no edge, great skill is without artifice'."

"This sword, judging solely by the blade, weighs three times nine kilograms. The eight iron blocks beside it each weigh nine kilograms. Together, they are even heavier than the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword in the hands of that senior mentioned by Guo Xiang."

"I had this heavy sword forged for you, not for killing, but to use its weight, which far surpasses that of ordinary weapons, to temper your muscles, bones, and skin to the extreme, to hone your strength and wrist power, and to refine your precise control over every bit of force."

"With this heavy sword in hand, every strike, every movement, every change of technique will be a challenge to your physical limits, an ultimate test of your coordination, and an excellent trial for the condensation, flow, penetration, and circulation of your internal energy!"

"Only under this heavy constraint, when you need to coordinate all the muscles in your body with every swing, and condense the internal energy in your dantian to penetrate layer by layer with every exertion, and finally you can barely control it as if it were your own arm, then perhaps you can step into the level of 'lifting heavy weights with ease'."

At this point, a smile suddenly appeared on Miejue's face.

"However, it's also because you're lucky and hardworking. Not only did you help your master retrieve the Heaven Sword, but you also obtained the Wudang Nine Yang Skill."

"Although I found this method in the Emei classics, I was worried that practicing it with a heavy sword would affect your body. However, practicing Wudang Nine Yang Skill and Emei Nine Yang Skill together can greatly change your internal strength and true qi. I only practiced it for two days before, but I could already feel that the effect of the true qi in nourishing the body was much stronger."

"You cultivate both skills simultaneously, and your internal energy is sufficient to smooth out the effects on your body from practicing with a heavy sword, ensuring your health is worry-free."

Gu Shaoan's gaze fell on the simple yet heavy sword before him, and he understood why Miejue had suddenly left Yunyang Prefecture.

It was only after experiencing the changes brought about by the Wudang Nine Yang Skill that he decided to forge this heavy sword for him.

In response, Gu Shaoan bowed sincerely and said, "This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently in the future and live up to the master's kindness."

Upon hearing this, Miejue's smile deepened, filled with immense satisfaction. She handed the heavy sword to Gu Shaoan, and after he received it, Miejue instructed him, "You are born with a sword-like spirit, and the Bodhi Linglong Pill you previously took has made your strength far surpass that of ordinary people, but you are still young."

"That's why when I had it forged, I deliberately asked the master blacksmith to create these embeddable iron blocks, so that the sword wouldn't be too heavy and could injure your bones."

"When you cultivate in the future, remember to act according to your ability and proceed step by step, otherwise it will do more harm than good."

When she spoke, Abbess Miejue's tone was extremely serious, and she rarely showed a stern tone in front of Gu Shaoan.

In Miejue's eyes, Gu Shaoan was extremely important to Emei.

Given Gu Shaoan's current temperament and talent, Miejue believed that even if something happened to her, she couldn't let anything happen to Gu Shaoan.

If Gu Shaoan were to injure his bones and muscles while practicing these advanced martial arts techniques, it would be a case of losing more than he gains.

Seeing Miejue's seriousness, Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "Master, how could you forget that your disciple is also skilled in medicine? You naturally know that your disciple is still in the stage of physical growth, and will cultivate according to one's ability."

Miejue smiled and said, "Oh right, I forgot about this. According to what Junior Sister Juechen and the others said, although you are young, your medical skills are indeed very high, even comparable to the physicians in the sect."

Speaking of this, Abbess Miejue could hardly hide the smile on her face.

At this moment, Gu Shaoan suddenly spoke up: "Master, I have something I would like to discuss with you, and I hope you will grant me permission."

Extinction raised an eyebrow, seemingly intrigued, and asked, "What is it?"

Gu Shaoan said softly, "This disciple wishes to travel to Jiading Prefecture, near Emei Mountain, on the fifteenth of each month to provide free medical services for one day. I will leave in the early morning and return to the mountain in the evening."

"Free clinic?"

Miejue seemed surprised that Gu Shaoan would suddenly think of this matter, and her expression became somewhat astonished.

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "Our Emei Sect is a prestigious and righteous sect. As a disciple of my master, I should naturally do something for the righteous path. From now on, on the fifteenth of each month, I will provide free medical consultations for ordinary people in the city. This will not only help me continue to improve my medical skills, but also promote the benevolent and righteous reputation of our Emei Sect."

Gu Shaoan spoke calmly and logically, clearly having considered the matter thoroughly. It would only take one day a month, which wouldn't hinder his cultivation.

It allows one to understand human relationships and hone medical skills to gain achievement points, while also spreading the reputation of Emei's chivalry, which is beneficial to both oneself and the sect.

As a disciple of Emei, receiving the grace of Master Miejue and the nurturing affection of Emei, Gu Shaoan would naturally take the development of the Emei sect into account when making decisions.

Looking at the young man in front of her, whose tone was calm and whose eyes were bright, Abbess Miejue's thoughts drifted, and she suddenly remembered what her master had once said.

"A sword can cut through gold and jade, and it can also soothe the common people. The leader of Emei Sect should not only suppress evil with martial arts, but also care for all people with a compassionate heart. One must have chivalry and uphold righteousness; know the greater good and make wise choices; and have a benevolent heart to benefit all living beings. Only those who possess all three qualities are worthy of inheriting the mantle of their founder!"

Looking at Gu Shaoan in front of her, Abbess Miejue felt that Gu Shaoan was the perfect successor carefully selected by her deceased senior brother and sent to Emei through Abbess Juechen.

　Adjusting the weight of the greatsword, without the iron blocks, it weighs 27 jin (approximately 18.5 kg), which is the number 39. With the other eight iron blocks, each weighing 9 jin (approximately 4 catties), the total weight reaches 99 jin (approximately 49.5 catties).

　　
　
(End of this chapter)