Prepare your body and mind. Every single sword technique is composed of thirteen specific movements; chop, pierce, scrape, sweep, break, tap, cleave, support, intercept, twist, lift, draw, and sheath."
"Chop, pierce, scrape, sweep, tap, cleave; these are used to attack."
"Support, break, intercept, twist, lift, draw, and sheath; these are used to defend."
Gu Yuze opened his eyes. He began to practice.
It was frustrating to swing his sword and not have the same force follow.
In his past life, he could wield weapons that shattered mountains, move faster than the eye could follow, and withstand attacks that would reduce others to dust.
But now?
After just ten hours of basic swings, his muscles burned, his arms felt like lead, and his legs trembled with exhaustion.
He turned through the exhaustion, slightly circulating the spiritual energy through his body. He controlled the flow, sending it through his muscles, his bones, his veins as he fought.
