I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Hearing this, Netherworld King’s expression grew heavy. He nodded solemnly.

He cupped his hands and said to the green-clothed man, ”Thank you, senior, for your guidance.”

This... this is sword technique?

When sword techniques are honed to such a level, they can reach this degree of mastery.

No flashy forms or embellishments.

Just a deep understanding of each sword move. At the moment the enemy strikes, the countermeasure is already clear in the mind.

It’s as if it’s ingrained into muscle memory!

The green-clothed man waved his hand dismissively and said, ”I simply cannot stand how the current generation disregards sword techniques. Sometimes, sword techniques are so profound that they outmatch even a thousand supreme sword skills!

Do you know why they say that when one reaches the pinnacle of the Sword Dao, even without sword skills, a casual swing of the sword can rival the highest sword techniques and split cities and skies?”

Netherworld King froze momentarily, uncertain why the green-clothed man brought up this point. After thinking for a moment, he replied, ”With abundant immortal aura, a single swing can achieve the effect of a sword skill, so naturally sword skills become unnecessary.”

The green-clothed man let out a disdainful chuckle. ”On the surface, that’s the reasoning...

But it’s really because those who reach the pinnacle of the Sword Dao stop spending excessive time refining sword skills and instead focus entirely on delving into sword techniques. At that point, sword skills become unnecessary. Then what about sword techniques?”

At this, Netherworld King understood.

Sword skills primarily involve channeling one’s immortal aura and Divine Energy into their blade to produce more powerful strikes.

However, when one reaches their peak, they no longer require sword skills to achieve this level of power.

At this point, sword techniques become even more critical than sword skills.

”When two top-tier sword cultivators face each other, the true contest lies in their sword techniques. Whoever’s techniques are more refined will ultimately prevail,” the green-clothed man locked eyes with Netherworld King and smiled. ”Just like earlier. Even though I suppressed my cultivation to match your realm and your sword skills were stronger, I still crushed you with sword techniques.”

Sword techniques are foundational.

Yet they’re also every sword cultivator’s ultimate destination.

The path converges at the end.

In the end, victory depends on who has the stronger foundation.

Netherworld King cupped his hands again, ”Thank you for your teachings, senior.”

The green-clothed man nodded and said, ”It seems you’ve realized the importance of sword techniques. Awakening to this won’t let your extraordinary talent go to waste.

Since that’s the case, I won’t hold back next. Junior disciple... if in the upcoming exchanges you fail to improve your sword techniques, then I’m afraid the only fate awaiting you is death—and you won’t be able to inherit the master’s legacy.”

With that.

The green-clothed man no longer waited for Netherworld King to respond but tossed his sword upward, catching it in a forehand grip, and charged toward Netherworld King!

This time.

Netherworld King observed the green-clothed man’s attack paths—they were riddled with flaws!

But...

Though there seemed to be abundant openings to exploit, Netherworld King did not know where to strike or how to respond.

It felt as if no matter which flaw he targeted, it would inevitably expose himself to a counter, and the green-clothed man would seize the opportunity to launch a swift counterattack!

Completely opposite to the previous defensive stance!

Seeing this, Netherworld King’s lips curled into a faint smile.

Then, he closed his eyes...

Sometimes, the eyes deceive.

But the heart never does.

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PS: Originally planned to release six Chapters... but ended up writing just five until 4am, couldn’t hold out anymore.

Chapters 1788–1792. In addition to the two guaranteed updates, added three extra Chapters.

Still owe 47 Chapters.

Starting the new month with fresh resolve!