Chapter 285

From this, it is evident that Xie Xiaofeng’s swordsmanship was already formidable. His first sword technique, "Sword Out, Throat Sealed," and his second, "Returning Wind, Seizing Moon," incorporated the sword-wielding philosophy he held as a child—a disdain for all enemies. It captured the fearlessness and playfulness of his youth, when practicing the sword was a simple pleasure, a way to experience the thrill of swiftly dispatching an opponent.All of this was manifested perfectly in the first move of the Fifteen Life-Taking Swords. By the time Xie Xiaofeng reached the age of ten, having mastered the third move, "Azure Peak Slashes the Face," the fourth, "Frustrated Wrist, Flicking Sword," and the fifth, "Arching Body, Gazing at the Moon," he possessed a level of self-confidence, pride, and relaxed contempt for his adversaries that was unmatched. During this period, the young Xie Xiaofeng constantly sought out and challenged Martial Practitioners of equal cultivation. His victories brought him joy and a profound understanding of the various martial artists across the world. The bold spirit of despising all enemies, a trait unattainable by his peers, placed immense physical demands on the body. Fortunately, Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong had practiced the Dragon-Tiger Leap body-tempering technique. From the very first move, "Sword Out, Throat Sealed," he sensed how demanding this sword style was on the body, requiring a much stronger physical foundation.