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Chapter Seventeen: The Parting Hook

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  The Way of the Sword emphasizes a sword heart that is in harmony with the spirit, where the intention goes, the sword follows. Just now, Li Hui saw a shooting star streak across the sky and was inspired, creating the "Starfall Break" technique under the blessing of his spiritual inspiration.

  This sword is fierce and powerful, but it's a move that sacrifices oneself to defeat the enemy, with no room for retreat or change. Once the sword is out, there's no turning back, and one will expose themselves to great danger, giving the enemy an opportunity to counterattack. Therefore, this sword can only be used when facing an unbeatable strong enemy, and when one is in a desperate situation.

  After all, this sword is just a lucky move, and it can't be said that the swordsmanship is particularly exquisite, and its practical use is limited.

  But Li Hui still had a slight excitement in his heart, after all, this was the first sword technique he created.

  "The Sword Chapter" Among various schools of thought, the flying sword technique is divided into three realms.

  The First Realm: The Realm of No Swords.

  This boundary is actually not the Flying Sword Technique, but just the foundational stage of the Flying Sword Technique.

  The ultimate goal is simplicity. The so-called "no sword" state of swordsmanship refers not to the absence of a sword in one's hand, but rather to the fact that all changes and variations are clearly understood and mastered, so that sword techniques are no longer limited by the constraints of specific moves; one move encompasses a thousand moves, and a thousand moves return to a single move.

  To achieve the state where all swords are in one's chest, without being confined to a single move or style, one must start by practicing individual moves and styles, from simple to complex, then back to simplicity again, until all swords converge into one, ultimately having no fixed style.

  The Second Boundary: The Sword Heart Communicates with the Spirit.

  Reaching the second realm is what truly counts as entering the threshold of the Way of Sword Control. Only when all changes in sword techniques are clear in one's mind and there are no more changes with the sword in hand, can one attempt to control the sword with their mind and wound enemies from a distance.

  It is said that in legend, a sword immortal can fly his sword thousands of miles away to take someone's life, which is the realm where the heart of the sword is connected with the divine and the person and the sword are as one.

  The sword in the palm and the sword in the air are vastly different. Many attacks that are restricted when the sword is in the palm can be easily achieved with the sword in the air, so-called "no sword realm", which does not apply after truly entering the gate of swordsmanship.

  The technique of flying sword, in itself does not have a fixed set of sword moves, it requires the practitioner to create their own flying sword attack method based on their previous foundation, after reaching the state of sword heart resonance and unity with the sword.

  The third boundary: The sword is before the mind.

  After reaching the second boundary, the sword heart is spiritual, and with a slight movement of the mind, the flying sword can reach its destination, even more agile and swift than holding a sword in one's hand, forming one's own unique swordsmanship.

  And finally, the sword is in the mind before it arrives, and the intention has not arrived yet the sword has already arrived. If we say that the second realm is like holding a flying sword in the palm of one's hand, then the third realm is like having no difference between the flying sword and one's own arm.

  The so-called sword is the mind first, it means that one's own heart and spirit have not yet reacted, but the sword has already naturally produced a reaction.

  It's just like when a person is in deep sleep, if there's a mosquito on their face, they'll stretch out their hand to swat it dead. Drawing the sword has become a natural reaction of the body's functions.

  The third boundary is no longer limited to flying swords, but also includes the driving method of sword energy. In Yuan Huan's true thought, this third boundary should be driven by heart sword.

  However, Yuán Huáng Zhen Ren only made a preliminary idea and basic framework for "Xīn Jiàn Piān", but did not have time to implement it.

  Li Hui's current state is at the beginning of the second boundary, the stage of sword heart and spiritual communication.

  The second boundary can be summarized in a few words, but it is actually vast and profound. The way of flying sword attack, Li Hui only caught a glimpse of the entrance, under the coincidence of this opportunity, he finally created his own first flying sword technique "Starfall Break".

  "Whoosh!"

  The purple electric sword rose again, tearing through the tranquility of this night sky.

  A purple light was swirling and dancing in the night sky, Li Hui's hands were constantly changing with one spell after another, the Purple Electric Sword was moving back and forth in the air according to its own will, drawing out a series of exquisite marks.

  The night color disappeared unknowingly, and the dawn broke out from the east. The sun rose quickly, shining all over the earth.

  Li Hui was still demonstrating his swordsmanship by the lake, with a hint of melancholy on his face, and the scene of parting with Han Xue on the long street kept replaying in his mind.

  Li Hui sighed and recited: "Parting is easy, longing is hard. After a year of separation, where can I find my jade-like person? Don't look back, it's hard to meet again. The most heartbreaking thing is the autumn water condensing in both eyes."

  Han Xue's eyes were filled with tears, her solitary figure walking further and further away, never looking back. The image of her beauty kept replaying in Li Hui's mind, he longed to see her again, to gaze into her autumn-like eyes, and to keep her by his side no matter what.

  "Whoosh!"

  The purple electric sword swept through the void with an endless sense of solemn killing, its momentum like lightning, full of decisive parting intentions. The sword's momentum grew more urgent, and just as it reached its peak, it suddenly turned back, changing direction completely, hooking back in a reverse motion, without any decrease in the sword's killing intent or energy.

  "Hiss!"

  Purple lightning burst into the air, and once again returned to Li Hui's side. With a spin, it landed in Li Hui's palm.

  "This move is like a lover who has decided to leave, but turns back for one last glance, and it's even more hurtful. Let's call it the Farewell Hook!" Li Hui said gloomily, staring at the sword in his hand, muttering to himself.

  Farewell Hook! After merging his endless thoughts of Han Xue and the melancholy of parting, Li Hui finally created another sword technique.

  This sword move appears to be advancing decisively forward, but at the moment when the sword momentum reaches its peak, it suddenly reverses direction and counterattacks.

  When attacking an enemy with a sword, if there is a follow-up move, the first move in front is usually just a feint. Before the sword momentum is formed, it immediately converts to an attack, or as soon as one sword comes out, if it cannot hurt the enemy, then at the time of the sword momentum decay, react and change the style.

  Li Hui's move "Departure Hook" suddenly changed its sword momentum to its peak, and then the sword momentum did not decrease, killing again.

  Both moves are real, if the enemy dodges the first move, after their body reacts, they will inevitably pause for a moment. At this time, the sword has already come back to kill, and it is absolutely impossible to dodge the second move.

  Li Hui's two sword moves, "Starfall Break" is a desperate move, while "Parting Hook" is the real killer move against the enemy.

  "Whoosh!"

  The purple electric sword rose again, and Li Hui repeatedly practiced this move "Departure Hook", with a more obvious melancholy in his eyes.

  Parting is always painful, but the pain is only in the heart. Li Hui's parting hook, however, takes lives! This parting is a farewell to this world forever!

  ……

  Three months later, Li Hui was still practicing sword in the backyard of the mansion. Not only did he use "Lianbie Gou" more smoothly, but there were no flaws in the turns, and even "Xingyun Break" was further improved.

  "Since the Starfall Slash is a move that can only be used when there's no other choice but to go down together with the enemy, I won't use it unless absolutely necessary. Once this sword is drawn, life and death are beyond regret! However, my technique still lacks the unyielding spirit of not backing down, and the momentum of advancing forward without hesitation!"

  Li Hui stood solemnly, the Purple Lightning Sword radiating a brilliant glow as it floated suspended beside him. His eyes were tightly closed, his mind repeatedly replaying that fleeting moment when the meteor streaked across the sky.

  His eyes suddenly opened wide, filled with an unprecedented determination and murderous intent.

  "My sword is out, even if I die nine times without regret, even if my body falls without complaint, like a meteor, burning life, I will shine with the most brilliant light!"

  The Purple Thunder Sword hummed softly, and Li Hui's entire aura continued to rise, the spiritual power in his body surged out wildly, pouring into the Purple Thunder Sword. In an instant, the Purple Thunder Sword transformed into a giant sword several feet long, its light dazzling and blinding, as a boundless killing intent emanated from the sword itself.

  "Ah!"

  The purple electric sword was like a furious sea boat, cutting through the void, flashing and disappearing, with bursts of explosive sounds echoing in the air. The several-meter-long sword body transformed into a purple dragon, thrusting forward with unmatched momentum.

  Li Hui's spiritual power burst out like a mighty river, instantly emptying his entire dantian and qihai, completing the most dazzling and swift strike.

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