Uncle Jianyi was still patient as he explained, "You haven't even mastered basic swordsmanship yet; how could you possibly comprehend Sword Intent? Sword Intent is a state of mind forged through self-discipline and relentless practice. It is only when you truly achieve unity between person and sword that you can perceive this essence. We sword cultivators call this Sword Intent. Those who practice the fist develop Fist Intent, and those who practice the blade develop Blade Intent—it is largely the same principle."
"After spending a long time with your sword and achieving that unity, every sword qi you release will naturally carry the sharpness of the blade. It becomes an instinct. Just as every sword technique I execute carries my Sword Intent, it is a state of mind that possesses terrifying lethality. There is no way to teach it, nor can it be put into words; it requires diligent, painstaking practice."
"Then there are those like your Senior Brother, born with a Sword Body, created for the sword. With only a little effort, he can grasp Sword Intent because he carries the sharpness of a sword within him and possesses a high affinity for blades. Your Baijian Sect has also taken in a young lord from the Water Domain. He was born with a Sword Heart—he is also promising material. With diligent practice, he will naturally comprehend Sword Intent. Among cultivators of the same rank, those who possess Sword Intent are naturally more lethal."
Chapter 400