"Dripping Water Scripture", taking the meaning of "water dripping through stone". (Updated with full characters fastest)

  The swordsmanship is dense and endless, like the rain pouring down from the sky. The swords emergence is like a sudden heavy downpour, making it difficult for the enemy to dodge. And when defending, it is even more impenetrable... At the same time, when countless raindrops gather in one place, they can burst out with extremely terrifying power. Even ordinary dripping water can pierce through stone, and each sword transformed into dripping water condenses into an unstoppable force.

  "This Drip Water Sutra is indeed profound." Ji Ning nodded as he read, and then picked up the second book "The Secret of the Big Dipper".

  "The Secret Book of the Big Dipper" is a legendary secret book, part of "The Big Dipper Sword Classic", divided into seven major sword styles: Tiān Shū, Tiān Xuán, Tiān Jī, Tiān Quán, Yù Héng, Kāi Yáng and Yáo Guāng. These seven major sword moves all have the power to stir up the stars, such as the violent and ferocious "Yáo Guāng Greedy Wolf Sword" and the extremely yin and soft "Tiān Quán Curved Sword".

  The swordsmanship is mysterious and unpredictable, also being both offensive and defensive.

  "Good swordsmanship." Ji Ning exclaimed in surprise, and picked up the third volume of the Simple Book.

  "Lei Huo Jian Can Bian", this is a book that the ancestors of the Ji family obtained by chance while wandering and practicing in the endless land, which was burned and only a small part remained. The name of the burned book cant be seen clearly, only two words can be discerned - Lei Huo! And its swordsmanship can only find three complete moves.

  Every move is an attack, one move out, as if the collision of heavenly thunder and earthly fire. Simply in terms of attacking power, it is undisputed that Jis swordsmanship is the first! Just relying on the three moves left behind, it can be ranked alongside the five top-notch swordsmanship, obviously unknown to the complete swordsmanship... Absolutely far surpassing the other four major swordsmanships.

  However, its advantages are obvious, but the disadvantages are also very obvious. Because it is a residual move... only three moves, so it is not continuous, and all three moves belong to offensive moves, without any defensive moves. How can a strong man fight without defensive moves? So few people choose this swordsmanship.

  "I really want to see the complete version of this Lei Huo Jian fragment." Ji Ning couldnt help but sigh.

  "If its a complete volume." Ji Yichuan said beside him, "It will be the undisputed number one immortal demon secret method on this vast land of Yan Mountain."

  Ji Ning nodded and picked up the fourth notebook again.

  "The Phantom Demon Book", strictly speaking, this cannot be considered a sword technique, because as long as one understands the true meaning of "Phantom Demon", they can also wield Phantom Demon knife techniques, Phantom Demon spear techniques, Phantom Demon staff techniques... It is a powerful and extremely sinister attacking technique that uses illusions to conceal real methods, often leaving enemies dead before they even realize whats happening.

  This wonderful method walks the path of sinister and cunning.

  "This doesnt suit my character." Ji Ning immediately vetoed this "Fantasy Magic Book", choosing a secret method that suits ones appetite is very important, a sword technique that completely contradicts ones temperament, no matter how mysterious... practicing it would be twice the effort for half the result, so Ji Ning directly vetoed it.

  "Ah, the last one, and also the foundation of our familys rise to power." Ji Ning flipped through "The Song of Ten Thousand Swords".

  "The Ten Thousand Swords Technique" is arguably the most complex of the five major sword techniques, even surpassing the complexity of the "Heavenly Gorge and Earthly Fiend 108 Swords" that Ji Ning had cultivated. Although its complex, if one truly grasps it, the "Ten Thousand Swords Technique" can be condensed into three major sword moves: "One Sword, Ten Thousand Shadows", "Ten Thousand Swords as One", and "The Ten Thousand Swords Technique".

  ……

  Ji Ning closed his eyes and thought carefully.

  The most grandiose, complex, or simplest, is "Wàn Jiàn Qū" (Ten Thousand Swords Melody).

  The most cunning and mysterious defense is the "Book of Illusions".

  The most orthodox is probably "Bei Dou Secret Root".

  The strongest defensive technique is probably the "Dripping Water Classic".

  The strongest and most mysterious is "Lei Huo Jian Can Bian".

  "First, eliminate the Fantasy Book, it doesnt match my nature!" Ji Ning thought, "The Northern Dipper Secret is part of the Northern Dipper Sword Classic. In terms of attack, its not the strongest. In terms of defense, its also not the strongest. In terms of subtlety, it cant be mentioned... Its mediocre in every aspect, but its also not inferior in any way. When strong practitioners fight, advantages are crucial! This Northern Dipper Secret is also eliminated."

  "There are only three left: The Song of Ten Thousand Swords, The Water Drop Scripture and the Incomplete Compilation of Thunderfire Sword."

  "The Water Drop Sutra is a must-read!" Ji Ning thought to himself.

  Dripping Water Style, like endless rain, is the first defense of the Five Great Sword Arts.

  Defense is even more important than offense in a bloody battle!

  Like in the past century, Ive watched many sports competitions. Those boxing champions and martial arts winners were all extremely skilled at defense and evasion. Even in football and basketball, theres a saying that "defense wins championships". Offense may look beautiful... but ultimately, its still defense that secures victory.

  Different categories, but the same truth!

  Life and death are equally important in defense, when encountering a stronger opponent, the only way to survive is to defend tenaciously. If the defense is strong, there is hope for survival. Those who are strong in attack will be finished once they encounter an even stronger opponent and their attacks cannot withstand the opponents counterattack.

  "Defense is survival. First, you have to preserve your own life before taking others. Moreover, this is the ultimate skill that my father used to make a name for himself, and with his guidance, I can improve even more." Ji Ning thought carefully, "As for The Remnant of the Thunderfire Sword and The Myriad Swords Verse..."

  "Hmm, The Remaining Chapters of Thunderfire Sword!" Ji Ning made up his mind.

  If he were an ordinary person who could only use one sword, Ji Ning would probably choose either the "Dripping Sword" or the "Myriad Swords Verse".

  Since Im using dual swords, I already have "Dripping Water Sword" for defense, so Ill choose the strongest attacking sword technique, "Lightning Fire Sword Fragment". The downside of "Lightning Fire Sword Fragment" is that it doesnt have a defensive sword technique, but for myself, who uses dual swords, this isnt even considered a weakness. And having already chosen "Dripping Water Sword", Im extremely eager to have a powerful killing move.

  "The Drip Water Classic and the Remnant of the Thunderfire Sword." Ji Ning silently confirmed, "The Drip Water Classic is extremely skilled in defense, while the Remnant of the Thunderfire Sword, although only three moves remain, are three mighty killing moves with boundless power."

  "And my Chi Ming Jiutian Map has Taiyin God Pattern and Taiyang God Pattern, once I break through to the Pre-Heavenly stage, I can control water and fire. Water corresponds to the Drip Water Classic, Fire corresponds to the Thunderfire Sword Remnant Compilation, I believe it will also help my swordsmanship."

  "Defend, defend to the last drop!"

  Attack, also attack like a volcanic eruption!

  "I have two swords, one to defend and one to attack. Or both hands can defend together. Or both hands can attack together. Everything is up to the heart!" Ji Nings mind was filled with thoughts, and his future path of battle was clearer than ever. He was very clear... that having a clear direction for his own growth would allow him to take fewer detours and grow faster!

  War has strategy greater than tactics.

  There is also a saying that ones growth path is more important than diligence.

  There is a clear route to move forward every day, and in ten or twenty years, it will reach a high point. Without a clear route... but blindly working hard, its likely to be stuck in place, or even moving backward!

  ……

  After carefully watching the five volumes, more than an hour had passed, and the thick wax candles there had burned for more than half. Ji Yichuan and Wei Chixue, the couple, were still waiting, occasionally whispering to each other.

  "Father, mother." Ji Ning suddenly spoke up.

  "Huh?" Ji Yichuan and Wei Chi Xue both turned their heads to look over, and Ji Yichuan even opened his mouth to ask, "Have you made your choice?"

  Ji Ning nodded.

  "Ning Er, which one did you choose? One or two?" asked Wei Chi Xue.

  "I chose two books." Ji Ning picked up two thin books, "One is Drip Water Classic, and the other is Remnant of Thunderfire Sword."

  "Dripping water, thunder and fire?" Ji Yichuan nodded slightly. As the first person of the Western Ji Manor, he had not achieved any remarkable military achievements since his son was born, but his deterrent power was even stronger. Because no one knew how powerful Ji Yichuan was now... However, it was undeniable that ten years ago, Ji Yichuan was already the first person of the Western Ji Manor.

  How venomous his gaze is?

  "Uh-huh, okay." Ji Yichuan nodded.

  "Please also give me guidance, Father." Ji Ning said repeatedly.

  "No rush." Ji Yichuan shook his head, "I have some insights on the Drip Water Classic, but youve never cultivated it before. Even if I tell you about it, you wont have any epiphanies. You must go through many trials and tribulations, even life-and-death struggles, before I can point things out to you, and only then will you truly be moved."

  "Tomorrow morning, I will give you the complete versions of Drip Water Scripture and Remnant of Thunderfire Sword. At that time, you will practice in front of me. As long as your sword stance and movements are not wrong, its considered passable." Ji Yichuan nodded, "Three days later, you will start real life-and-death battles. The usual sparring is too gentle; you need real life-and-death combat."

  Ji Ning looked puzzled.

  "Father, didnt I go through a bloodbath?" Ji Ning couldnt help but say, "In the past, you determined that my swordsmanship had reached the first realm, and after laying the foundation, wasnt it you who made me fight with some death row prisoners and kill many of them?"

  I still remember the first time I killed someone, my whole body was trembling uncontrollably, although intellectually I wasnt afraid, but I couldnt help my body from shaking. According to what my father said... apart from a small number of people born for slaughter, most people are like this when they kill for the first time.

  After killing dozens of death row prisoners, he had already calmed down.

  "Thats not slaughter, its just a test of courage." Ji Yichuan shook his head, "Fighting with some death row inmates, those death row inmates are all weaker than you, whats the point of life and death? Three days later... I will arrange for you to fight against real fierce beasts, all of which have reached the state of post-heavenly perfection."

  "Monster?" Ji Nings expression changed.

  "Those imprisoned demons, for the sake of food and survival, will become extremely frenzied, and they wont show any mercy. Ji Yichuan looked at his son, "In a huge cage, one-on-one with a demon beast. This is the Cage Battle that every important disciple of the Ji family must go through. Among these carefully cultivated disciples of the Ji family, about half die in the cage."

  Half?

  Ji Ning was shocked but quickly calmed down, because he knew that on this vast land, tribal women and some slaves were very fertile, yet the total population had not changed much in thousands of years. Why? It was because under the cruel environment, countless tribes had to fight against heaven, earth, and the great demons lurking in the mountains, forests, and lakes, and even against other tribes. Only a few survived! Even if born into the Ji clan, one still had to go through cruel training, and only the elite could survive.

  It is precisely because the people of the Ji clan are individually very powerful that they make the Ji clan mighty and dominant in all directions!