Chapter 102: Chen Xin Understands the True Meaning of Tai Chi
Gu Han did not waste words and immediately walked back to the open space, summoned the Xuanshuang Sword, and looked focused.
He slowly unfolded the sword and began to interpret the essence of Tai Chi for Chen Xin.
Gu Han's sword moves were light and graceful, with a relaxed posture, and every move and form showed the unique charm of Tai Chi sword.
During the demonstration, Gu Han did not forget to explain: "Master, the key to this Tai Chi sword is the intention, not the moves. Once you understand the true meaning, the sword moves can be performed at will."
After that, Gu Han took a deep breath, and the sword's momentum became softer. The sword body seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, drawing beautiful arcs in the air, like a willow branch dancing in the wind—seemingly soft and powerless, but actually hidden and turbulent.
"The so-called supreme virtue is like water. Water, seemingly invisible, can have thousands of changes. When it is soft, it is just like the drizzle in spring, silently and quietly making the enemy like a mud cow entering the sea, and the offense is quietly resolved."
Gu Han slowed the sword, the sword body as gentle as flowing water, gently pushing aside the grass and trees on the side. The sharp sword body could pass through without leaving a trace.
Then, Gu Han suddenly changed the sword momentum, and the sword moves became strong and fierce, like a surging river, with the momentum of overwhelming mountains and seas. The sword moves were fierce, and the sharp sword energy whistled in the air, making waves of sword sounds.
"When it is strong, it is like a storm hitting the shore, the power bursts out instantly, making it difficult for the enemy to resist."
After a set of sword moves were demonstrated, Gu Han put away the sword and stood up, slowly exhaled, and said, "The sword moves are endless, and the hardness and softness transform into each other in an endless cycle, making it hard for the enemy to figure out."
After saying that, Gu Han took out the kettle from the soul guide and raised his head to take a long drink.
Chen Xin was immersed in thinking about the concept of Tai Chi sword. In his mind, he recalled the sword intention that Gu Han had just demonstrated, repeating several important points.
"It's not about the moves... The best is like water... Hardness and softness... Transformation of virtuality and reality..."
Chen Xin had been studying swordsmanship for many years and was also the descendant of the Seven Killing Swords. He had a deep foundation. At this moment, after being enlightened, it was like the sun shining through the clouds. As his thinking deepened, the light in Chen Xin's eyes grew brighter. Many questions that had troubled him in the past were instantly solved.
He seemed to have opened a door to a whole new world, and countless inspirations and insights of swordsmanship surged into his heart like a tide.
Suddenly, his whole body's momentum rose sharply, and his soul power stirred. The air around him seemed to be agitated by an invisible force, making a low whistle.
Chen Xin's aura suddenly burst out like a surging wave, sweeping the entire courtyard in an instant.
The two senior sisters and brothers only felt a strong soul power wave coming toward them and subconsciously tensed their bodies.
However, they soon realized that although this aura was majestic and magnificent, it did not carry the slightest killing intent or aggression.
Gu Han slightly widened his eyes, full of surprise. "This... a breakthrough?"
Bibi Dong was also shocked, excitement flashing in her beautiful eyes. "It seems that Uncle Jian must have realized something extremely critical from the Tai Chi sword, and this is why he broke through in an instant."
Chen Xin actually broke through the shackles of his level at this moment, all the way to level 95.
However, such a significant level increase did not make Chen Xin show the slightest joy.
On the contrary, his expression was extremely solemn, knowing this was a critical moment for his comprehension of the sword, and he could not afford to be distracted.
Chen Xin had no wariness toward the two senior sisters and brothers. He sat cross-legged on the spot, closed his eyes, and devoted himself to the understanding of the essence of Tai Chi.
At this moment, everything in the outside world seemed to have nothing to do with him. His consciousness was completely immersed in the deep exploration of the sword.
The breeze blew gently, ruffling the white hair at Chen Xin's temples, but he was unaware of it, as if he had merged with the world and was only focused on the mysterious and profound world of Tai Chi sword.
Looking at Chen Xin sitting cross-legged with a strong aura, Gu Han was amazed.
Every breakthrough in the realm of Titled Douluo was extremely difficult, requiring untold hardships, countless time and energy. Some people would even be stuck at one level forever and never go further.
He never thought that just by using the Tai Chi sword, Chen Xin could break through the shackles and advance further in the realm of Titled Douluo.
This was also due to Chen Xin's many years of immersion in the sword, his profound accumulation and extraordinary insights, which made him achieve a qualitative leap under this seemingly coincidental opportunity.
Gu Han was filled with emotion at this moment, thinking secretly: "It is worthy of the Tai Chi sword created by the great master Zhang Sanfeng."
This sword art originated from another world, with a unique concept as the core, and its adaptability was truly amazing.
Whether it was the martial arts world where Zhang Sanfeng lived, or the fantasy world of soul beasts and soul power today, Tai Chi sword could occupy the top position with its unique concepts and skills.
This Tai Chi way was not bound by a specific power system or environment. Under different time and space and rules, it could all bloom with its own dazzling brilliance.
This Tai Chi sword carried not only a set of sword techniques or boxing techniques, but also a profound observation of the rules of the world.
This was also the reason why it could be applied in different worlds and occupy a top position.
Tai Chi was by no means an ordinary martial arts concept. It was deeply rooted in the natural laws of heaven and earth, like a towering tree whose roots were closely connected to every piece of land in nature.
Just like water, it seemed weak but could wear away rocks. It was also like wind, invisible and intangible, but capable of destruction.
Integrating this concept of conforming to nature and imitating heaven and earth into sword techniques made this set of Tai Chi sword not only a means of attack, but also a manifestation of harmonious coexistence with nature.
In comparison, in the original work, the hidden weapons and Xuantian Gong brought by Tang San, such as the Tang Sect's unique skills, were really not up to par in Gu Han's eyes.
The so-called hidden weapons relied more on sophisticated mechanisms and unexpected attacks. Although they could achieve temporary effects in battle, in essence, they were just a sinister means of attacking people from behind.
They focused more on skills and surprise attacks, lacking in-depth exploration of the essence of martial arts and understanding of the laws of nature.
Although Xuantian Gong could also be regarded as a unique martial art, it was particularly narrow compared with the great concept contained in Tai Chi.
In Gu Han's view, Tai Chi represented a higher level of pursuit in martial arts, a deep understanding and application of the rules of heaven and earth, and its profound artistic conception was by no means what Tang San's hidden weapons and Xuantian Gong could achieve.
Perhaps this was also an important reason why the Tang Sect was mostly second-rate in the martial arts world, at most having a place in Shu, but never comparable with Shaolin and Wudang, which had a deep understanding of human hearts and nature.
Although Gu Han was not interested in Shaolin, a major sect, because of some movies and novels, this could not deny Shaolin's top status in the martial arts world.
In the courtyard, the sun flowed slowly, and the sky was gradually entering dusk.
Chen Xin was still immersed in the deep understanding of the essence of Tai Chi, and the soul power around him had calmed as his understanding deepened.
Gu Han and Bibi Dong sat side by side on the stone platform under the pavilion, their eyes turning to Chen Xin from time to time.
At the same time, the two of them expanded their mental power to take in all movements around them.
In this quiet courtyard, the two of them silently guarded Chen Xin, waiting for him to return from his deep understanding of the sword.
Although this was Chen Xin's elegant residence and few people came, it was a critical moment for his sword breakthrough. Even if the possibility of danger was very small, they did not dare to slack off.
At this moment, Chen Xin's eyes suddenly opened, and the light in them was so bright, as if two materialized sharp blades cut the surrounding air and vibrated slightly.
Then, he stood up flexibly, and the moment he stood, the Seven Killing Swords instantly appeared in his hands.
The sword body flashed with cold light, as if condensed with endless killing intent and sharpness.
But soon, his momentum changed, becoming natural and gentle. The whole person no longer looked sharp, but one could not ignore him at a glance.
Chen Xin's heart was moved.
His swordsmanship was like an unpredictable dance—sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes soft, sometimes hard.
When it was fast, the sword moves were like a storm—swift and unmatched. The sword light flashed and sword energy whistled, as if drawing everything around into this sharp sword net.
When it was slow, it was like a gurgling stream, flowing slowly. Every movement was soothing and elegant, containing endless Tao and reason.
When it was soft, it was like a spring breeze blowing on a willow—light and flexible, seemingly soft and powerless but hiding many dangers.
When it was strong, the sword was like a towering mountain collapsing, and a terrifying tsunami was coming. The powerful impact was daunting.
Looking closely, in this wonderful Tai Chi sword technique, there was also a hint of the Seven Killing Sword Technique.
The unique sharpness and domineering nature of the Seven Killing Sword Technique, under the coordination of the Tai Chi true meaning, no longer appeared so sharp, but blended with the softness and gracefulness of Tai Chi, combining hardness and softness.
Each sword seemed to contain two completely different sword intentions that interwove and collided, yet achieved perfect balance in an instant—an amazing sword realm.
Gu Han and Bibi Dong watched carefully on the side and were deeply attracted by Chen Xin's sword technique, which contained the true meaning of Tai Chi and the Seven Killings.
Although with the help and deduction of the nameless method, Gu Han also managed to integrate all the sword techniques and insights into Tai Chi,
at this moment, Chen Xin completely relied on his own accumulation to complete this transformation, which made Gu Han full of admiration and praise for Chen Xin's sword attainments.
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