The Basics of Knife Skills

There was less than a month left until the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect began recruiting Disciples.

Entering a Sect was destined to be a cruel struggle for resources, and there was even a threat to one's life. Although high risk meant high reward, who could refuse a business that was guaranteed to make a profit?

"Bravely kill the enemy!"

"Fearlessly seek treasure!"

"Enemies are everywhere, and mortal foes are chasing from behind. It's too risky, too dangerous, too terrifying...."

With these experiences along the way, the passion in Li Tan's heart had already cooled by half. This man-eating Cultivation Realm was truly a gathering of ghosts and lords.

Compared to seeking an Opportunity through adventure, he preferred to fight battles he was sure to win!

"Bully the weak."

"Stay away from strong enemies."

"Use numbers to overwhelm the few."

"Living is always the priority! If you die, you naturally have nothing. Only those who are alive have the right to speak."

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"Li Yi indeed gave me a big piece of news. Who would have thought that the dignified Li family actually had a Yao Beast in human skin!"

The Grand Elder, who mastered the Beast Taming Technique, exploited the lower-class Disciples, and even the upper-class Disciples were treated as reserve resources.

Li Zhi, who was incomprehensible, the Grand Elder with unclear hostility, and Li Yong, who was wholehearted....

It was too chaotic!

At this point in his thoughts, Li Tan suddenly remembered an important person from their recent discussion.

"Li Na."

Li Tan's figure was as swift as lightning. When he was seen again, only a wisp of his figure remained.

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Qingfeng City.

Inside a quiet tea room, a pure-looking young woman sat gracefully on a wooden chair, her watery eyes gazing affectionately at the young man opposite her.

"Has Li Na found the Knife Technique?"

This person was Li Tan. His face was calm, his tone gentle and soothing. He held a cup of steaming tea in his hand, his eyes slightly closed, taking a small sip.

Facing Li Tan's inquiry, Li Na's delicate face remained unusually composed, without the slightest hint of panic.

"Young Master, rest assured, the Knife Technique has certainly been found!"

As Li Na's words fell, Li Tan was greatly surprised.

His main purpose in coming this time was to ask Li Na if her whereabouts had been exposed. As for the Knife Technique, it was just an afterthought, as it would be incredibly difficult to find it in just half a day.

"Speak...."

Looking at the man with a normal expression in front of her, Li Na felt deeply disappointed, but her face remained charming and alluring. She slowly said:

"However, Young Master, this Knife Technique is very strange. Its Realm does not have a fixed number."

"No Realm?"

Li Tan immediately became interested, and his lazy posture couldn't help but straighten up slightly.

"This Cultivation Technique includes the thirteen basic Knife Technique Moves, and it has no killing Moves!"

"This is also the strangeness of this technique; it is merely a few basic Moves."

Upon hearing this, Li Tan also fell into contemplation.

"Undoubtedly, no matter how strong a swordsman is, they cannot do without the thirteen basic Knife Technique Moves."

"The thirteen basic Knife Technique Moves are: chop, hack, lift, cleave, pick, intercept, push, stab, slide, stir, collapse, point, and pull."

These thirteen Moves will accompany a swordsman throughout their life and gradually integrate into their flesh and blood, forming muscle memory!

A qualified swordsman's essential condition is to enter 'My Heart'!

'My Heart' refers to one's own comprehension reaching a certain Realm in the Knife Technique, where it is already deeply ingrained. Even if the brain does not give instructions, when one's own life is threatened! One can still form muscle memory and fight instinctively!

The thirteen basic Moves are not like Cultivation Techniques, which need to be constantly changed as one's cultivation improves. Their Realm continuously increases as the user's comprehension improves.

The principle is also very simple: the higher the cultivation... the deeper the comprehension!

The power of the thirteen basic Moves performed varies. It's like a three-year-old child who can't even hold a knife properly, how can he compare to a swordsman....

"This Cultivation Technique mentions many of the founder's insights and his comprehension of the thirteen Knife Technique Moves."

"As for its Realm...."

At this point, Li Na's voice paused, and her flustered Phoenix eyes kept darting towards Li Tan's position.

The delicate Li Na, with her bright eyes, seemed to be on the verge of tears, appearing very pitiful.

Then, as if making up her mind, Li Na spoke with insufficient confidence:

"No Realm!"

"It has no so-called Moves; it can only help one accumulate basic experience."

After these words fell, Li Na didn't even dare to look into Li Tan's eyes, only silently bowing her head, remaining silent.

"Not bad, you did very well! Give it to me."

At this moment, all the discomfort and apprehension in the young girl's heart turned into fleeting clouds. She forcefully suppressed her excitement and joy, looking at Li Tan with anticipation.

Everything seemed to have paid off. She gathered her courage and extended her trembling small hand towards Li Tan.

After Li Tan received this Cultivation Technique, he did not, as imagined, burn the bridge after crossing it and leave with a cold face.

He gently held the young girl's soft, boneless small hand, his eyes as tender as water, without a trace of falseness. His smile was as gentle as a spring breeze, as if bathing one in the warmth of spring.

"Li Na, you've worked hard! If not for you, I'm afraid my troubles would have increased significantly."

Li Tan, who was like a different person from before, filled Li Na's heart with confusion, and her small mouth remained agape for a long time.

"Have you encountered any trouble recently? Or is there anything that makes you unhappy or confused? Tell this Young Master, and this Young Master will support you!"

Li Tan, who had never spoken gently, was suddenly at a loss for words! Even his words were incredibly awkward, making him sound very strange.

He had once thought of coercing Li Na with force, but upon reflection, he felt it was inappropriate, so he decided to try this method.

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The perspective shifts to Li Na.

Her flustered heart pounded like a deer, as if a massive mountain had directly crashed into the ocean.

She tried to calm her inner self, but several attempts were in vain. Such a simple matter now seemed incredibly difficult.

After a long while, her voice carried a hint of unease and a hint of daze.

"You... Young Master."

"This humble girl has not used any suspicious subordinates, and no one has come to cause trouble."

Perhaps worried that Li Tan wouldn't believe her words, she hastily and solemnly promised:

"Young Master, I am willing to make a heaven and earth oath! To prove that this humble girl's words are completely true!"

Looking at Li Na, who spoke firmly and had a frank gaze, Li Tan couldn't help but sigh.

Li Na was completely unaware. What a pity....

Who was the person behind the scenes?

Forget it, the path still had to be explored by himself. Since I already have a Yin-attribute Dao Artifact in my hand, I can start preparing to refine Corpse Fiend.

It's time to consider going to the graveyard, Corpse Fiend....

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Thinking of this, Li Tan's smile grew even wider, without any attempt to hide it.

On the other hand, Li Na innocently believed that Li Tan was moved by her sincerity, and her already bright eyes became even more captivating.

She gazed affectionately at Li Tan, like the clear water of autumn, and then her entire being fell into a huge struggle.

Her heart fluttered wildly, and she shyly lowered her head.

Li Tan, noticing the abnormality, was about to ask....

But Li Na uttered a baffling remark....