He believed that as long as he achieved proficiency, even the basic techniques could yield extraordinary power.
This was demonstrated by the sword strike that killed Chen Zhuang.
"So people say mastering the sword is complex and challenging, but in actuality, any weapon is an extension of one’s limbs. The majority of a weapon’s potential attacks can be deduced from its form, and the sword is no exception," he said.
Hearing Li Ming’s words, Li Dingguo chuckled and sipped his tea before responding in a calm, assertive voice, "The basic sword techniques can be thrusting, chopping, sliding, and lifting. They can also be individual attack thods like chopping, thrusting, poking, lifting, collapsing, intercepting, wiping, piercing, picking, lifting, twisting, and sweeping."
Noticing that Li Dingguo’s cup was empty, Qian Ling refilled it using Li Ming’s phone as a coaster.
Li Ming listened intently, undistracted by her ample bosom. Li Dingguo’s words were quite insightful.
However, whether he was right or not was not sothing that could be determined just by discussing it.
Put differently, these were things anyone could say, but whether they warranted Li Ming’s respect could only be determined by their practical application.
"These basics, though fundantal do not lack power. Regardless of the stage of your training, any attack with a sword will rely on these techniques."
Li Dingguo smiled at Li Ming, while casually pointing at a plate of walnuts on the tea table.
The next mont, he gently raised his hand, mimicking a knife shape, and, after a mont of focus, lightly tapped it against the surface of a walnut.
Then, he withdrew his hand and passed the walnut to Qian Ling. She hesitated before taking the walnut and carefully tapped it on the table. It was intact.
Under Li Dingguo’s watchful eye, she squeezed the walnut a tad harder.
"Crack."
The walnut shell broke, revealing the nutat inside, which had been reduced to powder. Qian Ling stared at it in surprise.
The crushed walnut fragnts released a lovely aroma, leaving Li Ming slightly taken aback. He hadn’t even noticed when the man exerted force – enough to reduce the walnut to powder!
Striking a cow across a mountain?
A phrase instantly flashed across Li Ming’s mind and he stared intently at the man who so casually produced such a punch.
A casual palm slap that left the shell intact but reduced the insides to a powder was remarkable!
"However, since basic moves are considered fundantal, they have their limitations. Fighting adversaries requires various attack strategies. So variations and angles cannot be captured by basic moves, hence the evolution of various martial arts. So are systematic counter-tactics against anticipated enemy reactions, others aim to maximize striking power, or employ tricky, unexpected angles of attack, resulting in different styles of martial arts."
"The power of basic moves, no matter how well mastered, becos ineffective against top-tier opponents in the sa realm, hence studying diverse styles of martial arts becos essential."
Li Dingguo seed content with Li Ming’s response and took a sip of water, speaking in a relaxed tone.
He could hear the confidence in Li Ming’s voice regarding basic techniques, so his imdiate corrective response was to leave a lasting impression and prevent him from going down the wrong path.
"I have learned a lot, thank you!" Li Ming replied eagerly, raising his teacup in gratitude. Li Dingguo nodded with a smile and watched as Li Ming drained his cup.
Qian Ling, accompanying Li Ming, refilled his tea cup as she brushed against him.
"Everything I have learned so far has been online. I am not sure if there is a gap between what I learned and the real-life application. Are there any discrepancies?"
After toasting his tea, Li Ming eagerly asked. Li Dingguo shook his head with a smile, "What’s taught online is often heavily condensed. Nevertheless, it also presents the basics and has so health benefits."
After speaking, Li Dingguo contemplated for a mont and then suggested, "How about you display the moves you’ve learned in the courtyard? I can assess and provide so corrections."
"Sure, I don’t know many, so it should not take long."
Li Ming responded excitedly. Seeing that this wasn’t his ho, he quickly turned to look at Qian Ling.
"Feel free to demonstrate your moves. Mr. Li, consider this your ho, so please feel at ease."
Qian Ling happily announced, then winked at Li Ming and stood up to lead him and Li Dingguo towards the villa courtyard.
"From the feel of your Qi, it appears you have practiced dual cultivation techniques. However, rember always to be pure in practice. If you only seek quantity without quality, you might live to regret it."
Looking at Qian Ling’s swaying figure, Li Dingguo shook his head and gave Li Ming these aningful words of advice.
"Master, your insight is impressive, I will certainly rember it!"
Li Ming coughed lightly and then added, "In fact, the first person who practiced with is still practicing with , and it is foreseeable that they will continue to do so. I have always valued this practice."
"That’s good."
Li Dingguo nodded with a smile, didn’t delve too deep into this issue, and followed Qian Ling into her yard with Li Ming, and then smiled, "The sunlight is just right, you can start with swordsmanship."
"Apart from unard combat, I am most skilled in using the knife. Since the knife and sword share common principles, understanding the swordsmanship first will make my understanding of the knife more accurate."
After Li Dingguo finished explaining, he stood quietly, watching Li Ming with a smile.
"If that’s the case, then I’ll give it a try."
Li Ming chuckled, took two steps forward, placed the crowbar on his feet, and drew his sword.
"First move, let’s start with the thrust, master watch carefully."
Li Ming held his sword in a striking stance and spoke towards Li Dingguo. Seeing Li Dingguo nod, he focused his mind and gathered all his strength into his sword and thrust it fiercely forward.
"Whizz!"
In an instant, the sharp, piercing sound of the sword echoed in the courtyard. The terrifying strength sent a gust of wind rushing towards Qian Ling, who was standing two ters away, her thin skirt plastered tightly against her body.
"Whoosh..."
Li Ming drew his sword back and turned to look expectantly at Li Dingguo standing beside him, "Master, was there anything wrong with the sword strike I just made?"
He followed Li Dingguo’s gaze, but saw that master seed sowhat stunned.
It took a few seconds before the master suddenly spoke, his breathing sowhat rapid, and his eyes still fixed on Li Ming, "The sword technique you used just now, are you saying it’s one you learned from the internet and improved upon with practice?"
"Yes, master, is there anything wrong?"
Li Ming nodded, not thinking much of it. While he felt he had made considerable progress since he started practicing seriously, there must be more to learn.
Just as well, he currently had no idea how to break through to a higher level, maybe this master could enlighten him.
"Advice? Not really, I was just wondering..."
Li Dingguo focused on Li Ming and asked, "Did you perform the thrust the sa way as when you first learned it, or did you make many adaptations and improvents yourself?"
"Um, I made many adaptations and improvents. The original move seed more suitable for beginners and not for actual combat, so I started to tweak it after I got the hang of it."
Li Ming paused, shrugged and went on. Seeing Li Dingguo’s face, he couldn’t help but ask again, "Master, is there a problem with my thrust?"
"No problem, it’s just... it’s a bit beyond my expectation..."
Li Dingguo paused for a mont before uttering the word: "Perfect."
"This is the first ti I’ve ever seen such a perfect attack that unleashes all your strength in an instant!"
Li Dingguo looked at Li Ming with burning eyes, "I am willing to exchange any of the skills I know for it!"
"..."
Li Ming sheathed the sword, suddenly losing interest.
He suddenly realized that his effort and diligence in cultivating his skills, based on the guidance were the best!
"It’s not impossible."
After thinking about it, Li Ming looked at the middle-aged man holding the knife and shrugged.
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