Purple Mist Dao Master
Chapter 38: Fond of Teaching, Zhong Hui Breaks Through!

Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Fond of Teaching, Zhong Hui Breaks Through!

Yuan Zhi not only recognized the swordsmanship but also recognized Zhong Hui, praising her swordsmanship profusely.

Working at the ’Military Suppression Department,’ one cannot lack worldly experience; those who do have long since perished. Beside him, Yang Bing was evidently familiar with the ’Fu Fist,’ ’Hidden Sword,’ and ’Chuanlin Swordsman’ Zhong Hui: "’Swallow Through Forest like a Flying Sword, every move and form are seamlessly connected; inner and outer integration is highly praised, yin and yang, illusion and substance ever-changing.’ Zhong Hui’s swordsmanship has already achieved inner and outer integration, clearly defining a single sharp edge and two cuts. Moving further, it should be the state of transformation of form and spirit, change of form and momentum."

The ’Chuanlin Sword’ primarily uses techniques such as stabbing, slashing, drawing, pointing, slicing, and lifting. The swordsmanship is highly changeable, advancing and retreating with precision, combining yin and yang, illusion and reality to create an effect akin to a flood dragon swimming in a great river or a swallow darting through a pine forest.

Zhong Hui had clearly captured the essence.

However, upon observing her opponent, under the fierce attack of this exquisite sword technique, the floral spear remained formidable.

"Left and Right Series Stabbing!"

"Twisting Spear Reversal!"

"Returning Dragon Thrust!"

"Tsk!"

"This Master Yan is truly extraordinary. It’s said that the ’Cheng Family Fist’ includes eighteen types of stabbing skills, twelve types of wielding skills, and fifteen types of stepping techniques. This forms its foundation, with countless variations."

"On the surface, it looks unremarkable, but with close examination, Yan Chuan’s spear technique, though plain, is shockingly solid!"

Such spear techniques, besides their solidity, reveal Yan Chuan’s deep foundational skills, indicating he must have invested heavily in the ’Copper Bridge Iron Horse’ of Cheng Family Boxing.

One stab, one wield!

All demonstrate hard-won skill!

At this moment.

In the field.

Zhong Hui was matched against Yan Chuan’s Cheng Family Spear with her Fu Family Sword—

One constantly changing!

One with spear moving like a snake!

Clang clang clang!

For a moment, spear and sword clashed, inseparable.

Zhong Hui’s ’Chuanlin Sword’ is renowned for its changes, yet every move, backed by qi and blood, was fierce.

In contrast, Yan Chuan’s floral spear, despite the spear techniques emphasizing ’spear like a serpent, blending soft and hard,’ should, by measure of length, dominate, but Yan Chuan, due to lack of qi and strength, could only win with skill.

Floral spear in hand.

Spear flowers blossomed.

Quick hands and feet, forming and applying, rapid joint strikes, attacking and defending in tandem!

This spear technique, truly exquisite!

In the battleground, Yan Chuan and Zhong Hui fought intensely; both were aware that others had entered the courtyard, but after losing in fist and foot combat, Zhong Hui was dead set on redeeming herself in swords, refusing to give up until she won.

Meanwhile, Yan Chuan was delighted at the guests—

[Your ’Cheng Family Spear’ has improved, Skill Level +2]

[Your ’Cheng Family Spear’ has improved, Skill Level +3]

[Your ’Cheng Family Spear’ has improved, Skill Level +10]

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[Your ’Cheng Family Spear’ has improved, Fourth Realm Slightly Accomplished → Fifth Realm of Mastery.]

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With the arrival of the trio outside, Yan Chuan had long noticed that the proficiency of the ’Cheng Family Spear’ was increasing faster and faster, and more thinking and understanding filtered back to him, allowing him to gain more insights from four different perspectives, directions, and approaches regarding the ’Cheng Family Spear.’

These four—

Whether it’s Zhong Hui or Che Zheng, Yuan Zhi, or Yang Bing, their martial arts achievements were far from low, and the feedback was much stronger than the twenty-some new disciples at Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall.

The proficiency in spear technique rose steadily!

Thus, Yan Chuan became more enthusiastic in ’explaining’ during the duel—

"The ’Cheng Family Spear’ incorporates the essence of many spear techniques in the Martial Arts World, created on the foundation of ’Cheng Family Boxing.’ Unlike most spear techniques which disregard stepping techniques, the Cheng Family Spear emphasizes—’the feet must not slacken, its wonder lies in flexibility, retreat using the long to control the short, advance using the short to control the long.’"

"Left and Right Circle Stabbing, Clever Cat Pounces at the Mouse!"

"Lifting Pot Stab, Whipping Turning Spear!"

"Feint Stab, Brushing Grass Seeking Snake!"

"Look at my stepping, based on ’Horse Stance’ from Cheng Family Boxing, advancing and retreating with precision, though in motion, it is agile, without losing the steadiness of having both feet rooted."

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Yan Chuan’s narration was thorough and continuous.

Not only was his spear technique discussed.

He also pointed out aspects of Zhong Hui’s swordsmanship, sometimes on the ’Fu Family Sword,’ other times expounding on the ’Cheng Family Sword,’ or even diverging into Hundred Schools Swordsmanship.

Yang Bing, mainly focusing on spear techniques, and Yuan Zhi, specializing in swordsmanship, found Yan Chuan’s explanations clear and logical, quickly getting absorbed into them.

In contrast, Che Zheng, who practiced knife techniques, found it odd: "This person truly has the makings of running a Martial Arts Hall."

Even amidst spear and sword comparison, he didn’t forget to instruct and explain.

This disposition to ’be a teacher’ certainly suits opening a hall and instructing students.

Although Che Zheng did not practice swords or spears, during Yan Chuan’s explanations, he subtly gained insights when he mentioned aspects of fist and feet, and strength, reaping some benefits.

Gradually.

He began to develop an idea.

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Che Zheng, Yuan Zhi, and Yang Bing could all gain something from spectating and Yan Chuan’s explanations.

Fighting fiercely with Yan Chuan, Zhong Hui, who was receiving pointed guidance from Yan Chuan, needed no further mention—

"Stabbing Sword, force to the sword tip!"

"Sword Slashing, force to the sword body!"

"Sword Slashing Up, force to the front part of the sword body!"

"Point Sword, ..."

"Slice Sword, ..."

"Lift Sword, ..."

With each sword Zhong Hui used, Yan Chuan made a comment, not venturing into complexity but starting from the basic sword techniques like stabbing, slashing, drawing, pointing, slicing, and lifting.

Every word was precious!

Every sentence insightful!

Zhong Hui gradually shifted from being competitive, from anger and vexation, to deep contemplation, focused on pondering.

Her expertise in swordsmanship was already significant, especially with the ’Chuanlin Sword,’ which was particularly sharp, indicating a strong foundation in swordsmanship. However, this time, her previously mastered basic sword skills, often assumed to be thoroughly practiced, suddenly took on new depth under Yan Chuan’s guidance, sparking inspiration—

"Swallow Through Forest like a Flying Sword, every move and form are seamlessly connected; inner and outer integration is highly praised, yin and yang, illusion and substance ever-changing!"

"Inner and Outer Integration!"

"Shape and Spirit Transformation!"

"Changes in Form and Momentum!"

Zhong Hui, suppressed and fiercely battling the Cheng Family Spear, found under this pressure, and under Yan Chuan’s pointers—

"Chuanlin Sword!"

"Illusion and Reality Change!"

Yuan Zhi widened his eyes in shock, exclaiming: "Breakthrough!"

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"Master Yan, wonderful spear technique!"

After a fierce battle, although Zhong Hui lost, her swordsmanship made another breakthrough, greatly enhancing her overall strength. She withdrew her sword and, clasping her fists, saluted Yan Chuan: "Many thanks for Master Yan’s instruction, in fist and foot, weapons, I am not your equal, I salute you!"

Zhong Hui admitted defeat, conceding that her fist skills and weaponry were inferior to Yan Chuan.

She was unbowed by defeat.

Her breakthrough in swordsmanship was her greatest gain, an unexpected delight.

"Thank you!"

Yan Chuan put away his spear, glanced at the ’Derivation Skill’—

[Task Two: Inspiration +6]

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[Task Two]

[Inspiration: 100]

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Thanks to this battle, the progress of [Task Two] was successfully completed, and Yan Chuan was pleased.

He smiled at Zhong Hui: "Yan’s understanding of swordsmanship is shallow, causing Heroine Zhong to laugh. However, I consider myself to have considerable experience in boxing and spear techniques. If Heroine Zhong has connections at Guangling Academy and Seven Star Boxing Club, please introduce any friends urgently needing improvement."

Yan Chuan was short of money.

Having defeated Zhong Hui and freely helping her break through, though reaping many benefits in secret, he took the opportunity to advertise, asking Zhong Hui to bring customers to his ’Advanced Study Hall.’

"Master Yan truly is a remarkable person."

Zhong Hui was taken aback, but then nodded with a soft laugh: "Rest assured, Master Yan, when I return to the academy, I will do my best to promote."

"Thank you."

Yan Chuan nodded.

Then, he turned to the three who had just come in uninvited.

"I am Che Zheng, a mere Du Head of the Military Suppression Department. We heard the sounds of fighting from the courtyard earlier and were anxious, thus losing decorum. I hope Master Yan can forgive us."

Che Zheng, seeing Yan Chuan looking over, introduced himself without waiting for Yan Chuan to speak.

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