Chapter 47: Wave-cutting Sword Technique
On the martial arts field, a dozen new disciples were sweating profusely and slapping the water in the pottery basin again and again.
Beside them, there were broken pottery fragments on the ground.
In the wooden man room, young men stood in front of each wooden man, and the dull sound of palms hitting fish skin was endless.
One by one, their palms were bruised and their mouths were bleeding, but they were all gritting their teeth and persisting.
As time goes by, the differences in talents and abilities are undoubtedly revealed among these young disciples!
In the practice room next door, Zhang Yuan was learning the wave-cutting sword technique under the guidance of Dong Yuanwei.
The Raging Whale Gang's Wave-Cut Sword is famous. It is said to have been created by Dong Zhuohang, the first gang leader. After hundreds of years of continuous improvement by sword masters, it has now become a martial art that must be mastered by the disciples of the war hall.
The wave-cutting sword technique is not only suitable for land combat, but is even more powerful on the water.
In a battle with giant bandits, the Raging Whale Gang assembled hundreds of war hall members who were proficient in the wave-cutting sword technique to form a sword formation. They broke the opponent's formation with overwhelming force and won the victory. A decisive victory.
Originally, new disciples like Zhang Yuan had to practice Jingtai Palm for three months before they could learn the Wave-cutting Sword and Lingbo Steps after achieving some success.
But he surpassed his peers, and it took him only one month to practice Jingtai Palm to the level of entering the palace.
That's why Dong Yuanwei made an exception and taught this swordsmanship in advance.
There are seven moves in total in the wave-cutting sword technique. The moves are simple, sharp, and fierce, focusing on strength and momentum.
So it is quite simple to master the sword moves, but it does not take a day to master the sword skills.
Different from practicing Jingtai Palm, Dong Yuanwei not only taught Zhang Yuan the secrets of swordsmanship, but also personally accompanied him in sparring.
Five days in a row!
The effect of this one-to-one teaching method is very significant.
Zhang Yuan quickly stepped into the threshold of a swordsman from an amateur who only knew how to hack and slash.
This made Dong Yuanwei’s appreciation for him grow day by day!
"Change your knife today."
The war hall instructor handed Zhang Yuan a long knife: "Attack me with all your strength!"
Zhang Yuan was surprised.
Because what Dong Yuanwei gave him was an edged Yanling knife!
The Yanling Knife is the standard fighting knife of the Raging Whale Gang. The knife is three feet and two inches long, with a long and narrow blade, and a curved tip with an anti-blade. It is a sharp weapon for close combat.
Previously, Zhang Yuan and Dong Yuanwei used the same style of iron wood sword in their sparring.
I didn’t expect to have a real knife now!
Zhang Yuan took the knife in his hand, held it in salute and said: "Please advise!"
The next moment, he suddenly stepped forward, waving the Yanling knife in his hand towards Dong Yuanwei's head Cut down.
With a flash of light, the sword approached the face of the Zhantang instructor in an instant.
Zhang Yuan did not hold back with this sword, and used all his strength as Dong Yuanwei wished.
Clang!
The falling long sword struck the thick back of the sword, but was blocked by Dong Yuanwei at the critical moment.
The impact produced dazzling sparks.
Zhang Yuan was shocked and took a step back involuntarily.
The strength gap between the two sides was vividly displayed through the collision of the swords.
Zhang Yuan did not feel depressed at all, but instead became fiercely motivated, and immediately swung his sword directly to Dong Yuanwei's vitals.
One sword after another, Zhang Yuan used all his strength to strike, and there was a faint air of swaying the sword.
However, Dong Yuanwei only defended and did not attack, but fought and retreated, allowing Zhang Yuan to perform his best.
The more Zhang Yuan fought, the more excited he became, and his use of sword skills became more and more comfortable.
But because of Dong Yuanwei's constant blocking, he was never able to truly enjoy himself.
It was as if there was an invisible barrier in front of him, which Zhang Yuan could not break no matter how hard he tried.
This uncomfortable and unpleasant feeling accumulated bit by bit, causing his emotions to reach a certain limit.
“Kill!”
Zhang Yuan suddenly shouted, and naturally activated the second body of the God's Nest - the Jade Mantis, and blessed himself with the extraordinary abilities given by the latter.
At this moment, an idea flashed in Zhang Yuan's mind.
Many questions that I didn’t understand in swordsmanship suddenly came to my mind, and I had the answer as if I was enlightened!
Within three breaths, he swung five swords in succession. The first to fifth moves of the Wave-cutting Sword Technique are performed in one continuous motion, like a long river rushing mightily.
The sharp sword light is overwhelming!
"Eh?"
Dong Yuanwei's expression changed, and his eyes instantly became more dignified.
He did not catch Zhang Yuan's blade, but suddenly swept back more than ten steps, widening the distance between the two sides.
At the same time, we broke away from the state of head-on confrontation.
Zhang Yuan struck the air with consecutive blows, and his momentum was released.
He couldn't help but pause.
Here Dong Yuanwei looked at Zhang Yuan and asked in a deep voice: "How did you do it?"
There was a hint of surprise in his tone.
Zhang Yuan's five-sword combo just now was as coherent as mercury pouring down the ground. He clearly understood the intention of the Wave-Cut Sword.
The lethality was ten times more powerful than before, making him, a master of energy transformation, feel a little threatened.
You must know that Dong Yuanwei not only has profound skills, but has also been immersed in the wave-cutting sword technique for many years.
Both experience and strength are beyond Zhang Yuan’s reach.
But Zhang Yuancai only learned the sword technique for five days, and he actually understood some of the sword's meaning.
This makes Dong Yuanwei feel very incredible!
If Zhang Yuan’s identity and origins hadn’t been clearly investigated, the war hall instructor would have doubted whether he was the illegitimate son of a gang boss who lived abroad!
"Uh..."
Zhang Yuan didn't know how to answer.
He can't say that he impulsively enhanced Jade Mantis's intermediate sword skill proficiency, leading to a breakthrough in battle!
The Divine Nest is Zhang Yuan’s biggest secret.
Even if he is his own mother, he will not reveal even the slightest bit.
"I really didn't expect..."
In the end, Dong Yuanwei found the answer himself: "You also have such an outstanding talent in swordsmanship!"
The war hall instructor said with some loss of interest.
It’s so irritating to compare people to each other!
Dong Yuanwei spent countless hard work and effort before mastering the power and intention of the Wave-cutting Sword Technique.
Become the sword master at the forefront of the Linhe branch of the Raging Whale Gang.
Comparing myself with Zhang Yuan now, I feel like I have lived as long as a dog.
Just sighing and sighing, this war hall instructor does not have any jealousy towards Zhang Yuan, but instead feels surprised and relieved that he has dug up a treasure.
“Come again!”
Dong Yuanwei raised the long knife in his hand, his expression becoming extremely serious.
Previously, his sparring with Zhang Yuan was only three points serious, but now it must be increased to at least seven points.
As the saying goes, jade cannot be used until it is polished.
Dong Yuanwei decided to turn himself into a sharp carving knife to polish Zhang Yuan's rough jade!
When Dong Yuanwei became completely serious, Zhang Yuan immediately felt a mountain of pressure.
But this pressure did not make him flinch at all.
Zhang Yuan held the knife in his hand and saluted Dong Yuanwei again: "Master, please teach me!"
Although he has never performed the ceremony of apprenticeship.
But for Zhang Yuan, Dong Yuanwei, who has been teaching him carefully, is no different from a real master.
He is respectful, courageous, and then goes all out!
(End of this chapter)