Facing the sword energy that pierced the heavens, the old monk's expression finally changed.
This sword, he dared not take head-on.
In this world, there are probably only a few who would dare to confront it directly.
As the saying goes, the commoner's sword cuts the neck and slashes the liver and lungs.
The sword of a noble governs the upper realm to follow the three lights, becomes a square ground to follow the four seasons, and harmonizes with public opinion to bring peace to all regions.
The sword of the emperor, lifted up, is supreme; pressed down, reaches the depths; moved sideways, has no bounds. It parts the floating clouds above and cuts off the records of the earth below.
This is the three ways Zhuangzi discussed swords.
Li Chang'an attempted to assassinate the emperor of the former dynasty three times in his early years, then washed his hands in a golden basin and disappeared into the streets of Tianmen City. One man with one sword guarded Tianmen for fifty years.
