Sima Shaozhen, Zhang Daoyi, Wei Boyang... everyone put away their relaxed attitude and watched the battle with solemn expressions, waiting for the final result.
"Senior Brother Yang, come on!"
Among the crowd, Ouyang Zushi was equally concerned about the battle as Bai Zongdao. He raised his hands and clasped them tightly, looking even more nervous than the candidates on the stage.
This year's martial arts examination is full of strong people. It is not easy to defeat the heroes and win the crown. Ouyang Zushi has long known that it will not be easy for Yang Ji to win.
But when Jian Wujiu entered the ring, Ouyang Zushi was still shocked.
Zhao Youhuai, "Wei Yantong", plus Jian Wujiu, Yang Ji's opponents are all too strong.
"Zhu Ming, who do you think will win between the two of them?"
Ouyang Zushi suddenly turned his head and looked nervously at his younger brother Ouyang Zhuming beside him.
"have no idea."
Ouyang Zhuming shook his head, his expression solemn. This was not a perfunctory move, but he really didn't know. The battle between the two was really difficult for people to judge.
When it comes to swordsmanship and kendo, it's hard to tell whether Yang Ji or Jian Wujiu is superior. Because they are completely different fields.
In terms of strength and realm, they are completely on par with each other. Neither of them has opened up all the Zhoutian acupoints, and neither has reached the realm of the eighth major martial arts sect.
But in terms of strength, both of them are capable of defeating the eight major martial arts masters at the elementary level.
At least it is completely invisible in other aspects.
Jian Wujiu is not a weakling, and Hidden Sword Palace is by no means an ordinary force. But Yang Ji, who was born in Jin'an City, Langya County, and is now a disciple of the Iron Crown Sect, is even more impossible to reason with common sense.
His success itself is a miracle. How can someone who can't even be affected by Yang Xuanlan, the Prince Consort of Chaoyang, be easily measured?
The Ouyang family's intelligence network is very developed, and Ouyang Zhuming has already understood the relationship between Yang Ji in front of him and Chaoyang's consort Yang Xuanlan.
He even had a thick, detailed copy of the information in his hand.
From the initial suspicion to the current indifference, Ouyang Zhuming finally understood why the majestic "Chaoyang Consort" could not do anything to this little "Iron Crown Sect disciple"!
The hearts of people outside were in their throats, but on the arena, within the rainbow light of the barrier, the tension between Yang Ji and Jian Wujiu was not as tense as outsiders imagined.
"Where did you learn the ancient swordsmanship?"
In the silence, a mellow and gentle voice came. Before Yang Ji could speak, Jian Wujiu was the first to ask.
His eyes turned, black and white, with a hint of curiosity. The Hidden Sword Palace has been a holy place for more than a thousand years, and it has become strict. It can even be traced back to the previous dynasty.
The swordsmanship in the Hidden Sword Palace is passed down from generation to generation. Masters pass on to apprentices, and apprentices to apprentices.
It's not surprising that he has this kind of cultivation. What's really strange is Yang Ji.
In any case, the Iron Crown Sect does not look like a place where ancient swordsmanship can be taught!
Yang Ji was startled. Then he laughed. In front of Jian Wujiu, an authentic successor of swordsmanship, Yang Ji did not hide anything:
"Occasional encounters come unexpectedly!"
He paused and said, "How about it? I gained access to the Hidden Sword Palace."
"You practice ancient swordsmanship, an authentic inheritance, so why are you asking me?"
Jian Wujiu shook his head:
"But please note, this is not how ancient swordsmanship was practiced."
Jian Wujiu only spoke half of his words, giving people the impression that he cherished his words like gold. But this was not because he deliberately kept secrets, but it seemed more like his behavior and personality.
Yang Ji was startled. He had never heard this remark before. He had been practicing "Ancient Kendo" for some time. This was the first time someone said that he was practicing incorrectly.
If it were anyone else, Yang Ji would just sneer at him, or think that he had some other purpose. But when Jian Wujiu said this, no one could doubt him.
Yang Ji could feel that the heir of Hidden Sword Palace was indeed telling the truth and had no other thoughts.
"What do you mean? Is there something wrong with my practice?"
Yang Ji immediately asked.
Jian Wujiu hesitated for a moment. He seemed to be hesitating whether to say something or not. He was not the kind of person who talked a lot by nature. If it wasn't for the rare chance that he met Yang Ji who was also a swordsman and his cultivation was pretty good, he would not have said anything at all.
so many.
But after hesitating for a moment, Jian Wujiu explained:
"Did you know that the ancient swordsmanship was also divided into internal and external?"
"ah?"
Yang Ji looked slightly startled. He was greatly surprised. Kendo also has internal and external aspects. This was the first time he heard about it. Yang Ji did not speak, but looked like he was listening.
"The outer sword is your sword, and the inner sword is my sword!"
Jian Wujiu said simply.
Outside the ring, everyone was stunned for a long time. They originally thought that there would be a fight between the two, but no one expected that it would turn into a swordsmanship lesson.
The person giving the lecture was still a descendant of the Hidden Sword Palace, and the person listening was his opponent.
At this moment, many people felt a strange and absurd feeling in their hearts. As opponents, shouldn't they be tense and fight?
"What are they doing? Take action quickly!"
"Why don't you fight?"
"Sir, disqualify them immediately!"
…
Those who have good things to do immediately start making noises. "One kind of rice feeds a hundred kinds of people." The people who come to participate in the martial arts examinations are mixed, "come in good spirits and return in disillusionment." There are also many people with complaints.
Although I can't beat these two people, and I can't compare with them in martial arts, I can still boo them.
"Buzz!"
A glance came over, but it was the examiner from the imperial capital city who stood high up in the stands, and his sharp eyes swept over him like a sharp sword.
Being swept away by this majestic gaze, even the most unruly person couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart, shrank his body, lowered his head and immediately stopped talking.
There is a "blacklist" in the imperial court. Once you are on the "blacklist" of the martial arts examiner, not only will you not be able to enter the martial arts hall to participate in the martial arts examination in the future, but you will also not be able to come into contact with anything related to the imperial court.
Even Wu Xiucai's reputation may be cancelled.
Once this happens, the entire person's future will be ruined. This is a price that no one can bear.
The examiner from Imperial Capital City calmed down the scene, pressed the armrest and slowly sat back, turning to look at Yang Ji and Jian Wujiu on the stage.
He admires these two young heroes very much. At this level, it is very rare for such a level of "kendo discussion" to occur.
Even in the imperial city where there are so many masters, it would be difficult for such a conversation to happen.
"These children are the pillars of the country!"
The examiner from the Imperial City said secretly that they did not care much about the competition between Yang Ji and Jian Wujiu. There is plenty of time for the martial arts examination today, so the worst thing is to extend the competition time between the two.
However, this level of "discussion" is still rare.
Yang Ji and Jian Wujiu ignored the commotion outside. In fact, the barrier's rainbow light had blocked out all external sound interference.
What Yang Ji cared about most at this time was what Jian Wujiu said about the "distinction between internal and external aspects" of swordsmanship.
"So, in the way of sword control, if thousands of swords are deployed together, it is the outer sword. If the sword energy is flying across the sky, a sword that travels thousands of miles is the inner sword?"
Yang Jiruo thought...
Jian Wujiu's eyes brightened, and Yang Ji's understanding surprised him. Even in the Hidden Sword Palace, few of his fellow apprentices could understand it.
But Yang Ji only mentioned it a little bit, and immediately made inferences and understood. This made Jian Wujiu more interested in talking.
"You can say that, but it's not entirely true."
Jian Wujiu shook his head and said:
"The internal and external disputes have actually existed since ancient times. They are also divided into two major sects. Each sect has many sects. But whether it is a kendo sect that practices 'inner sword' or a kendo sect that practices 'outer sword',
In the end, we will reach the same destination through different paths.”
"Either you can practice from the 'outer sword' where thousands of swords are fired together to the inner sword, or you can practice from the 'inner sword' where the sword energy splits the air to the outer sword. In the end, the two swords merge into one, and the inside and outside are perfect."
Yang Ji was shocked in his heart. He had never heard of this remark before. This was the first time anyone mentioned this to him.
“So, is the sect method of ‘Outer Sword’ that I practice?”
Yang Ji suddenly realized.
"Um."
Jian Wujiu nodded, a look of appreciation flashing in his eyes.
The Hidden Sword Palace has thousands of years of inheritance and rich knowledge of various kendos. Even in the era of decline of kendos, it still maintains precious traditions.
Yang Ji has no background in swordsmanship and does not seem to have the guidance of a master. In one word, he is a "wild man". It is quite incredible that he can practice swordsmanship to such an extent.
Yang Ji remained silent, and Yang Ji benefited a lot from his conversation with Jian Wujiu.
Swordsmanship can be divided into internal and external swordsmanship. At this time, he already understood that the ancient "Sword Code" he had obtained, including the methods practiced by Ziyang Sword Master, were all "external sword techniques" from ancient times.
That is to say, first learn the art of sword control, pass on level by level, and then learn the technique of firing ten thousand swords at once, and then from the outside in, practice the "inner sword art" as domineering as Jian Wujiu.
The two merge into one, reaching the perfect state of swordsmanship!
In martial arts all over the world, every sect and sect is very protective of the secrets related to the sect. Jian Wujiu has only met him a few times, but he is willing to teach him without hesitation. This broad-mindedness and courage from being born in the Five Holy Lands makes Yang
Ji couldn't help but secretly admire him.
I can’t help but feel very fond of him in my heart!
"One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and one pool cannot accommodate two dragons." There is only one Wu Jieyuan. Although the two of them will have a fight sooner or later, it does not prevent them from secretly admiring him.
If he were in another place, Yang Ji would be very willing to have a drink and talk with such a character.
"Just now, Taoist brother said that my method of cultivation is wrong. I don't know what to say? I have been groping alone without any guidance from an enlightened master. I wonder if senior brother can give me some advice?"
Taking this opportunity, Yang Jicheng said sincerely.
It is not very easy to meet an orthodox swordsman like Zangjian Palace. If you miss this time, you will be surrounded by so many people that you don’t know when you will meet him.
The opportunity was rare, and the other party had no ill intentions towards him, so Yang Ji immediately took the time to teach him. (~^~)