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

Chapter 1792: Chapter 1792: The Sword Technique Becomes Divine, Capable of Destroying Cities and Splitting the Heavens! (4/5)

Sword techniques.

This term is familiar to every sword cultivator. When first learning the sword, basic sword techniques are something every sword cultivator trains in and starts their journey with.

However, as cultivation progresses and sword intent levels continue to rise, almost no sword cultivator deliberately delves into sword techniques or spends significant time on them anymore.

Everyone allocates their time to cultivating techniques and comprehending sword skills instead.

Sword techniques, naturally, are no longer a focus for study.

Most sword cultivators, subconsciously, begin to believe that investing time in sword techniques has low returns.

Rather than spending time honing sword techniques, they think it’s better to use that time to cultivate their techniques and improve their sword skills.

And so, over time...

Netherworld King himself fell into this trap.

When Netherworld King swung his sword, three sword shadows appeared simultaneously, aiming at three different positions around the green-clothed man!

Primordial Sword Scripture, the sixth technique.

Tri-element Purifying Sword!

Using the Tri-element Purifying Sword right off the bat, Netherworld King clearly understood the opponent was no ordinary figure. In the face of such sword skills without any apparent flaws...

The only way was to break through with force!

Force the opponent to reveal a flaw!

The green-clothed man, however, appeared calm and composed, showing no signs of panic. His stance and sword remained unchanged as he faced the incoming sword shadows. He smiled faintly, ”Not bad sword skills. They’re even better than the ones my master taught me. Though I don’t know where you learned them... they fail to reach their full power because your sword techniques are too crude.”

After saying this.

The green-clothed man shifted slightly.

The leftmost sword shadow grazed past his body.

Without any hesitation, the green-clothed man subtly twisted his feet, channeling the strength from his waist to compensate for the pause during his turn. Twisting once more, he narrowly avoided the angle where another sword shadow could strike his arm directly.

But, in Netherworld King’s astonished gaze...

The green-clothed man released the sword from his hand. The sword edge spun in mid-air, and he immediately gripped it again, reversing the hold. The sword blade pressed against his arm!

By using the sword blade, he forcibly deflected the right-sided sword shadow.

The final, central sword shadow arrived as expected.

The green-clothed man had no room left to dodge, but he showed no intention to evade!

He continued holding his sword in reverse grip and slightly crouched his body.

The hand gripping the sword hilt suddenly raised sharply.

Unexpectedly, the sword hilt fell directly onto Netherworld King’s sword edge!

Clang!

A crisp sound of steel colliding rang out.

Netherworld King felt his Yuncang Sword quake violently. A force stronger than his own surged through the blade, almost causing him to lose grip of the Yuncang Sword!

The final sword shadow similarly hit nothing but air.

At this moment, the green-clothed man’s hand rested firmly on Netherworld King’s chest.

With a light pulse of his palm, Netherworld King was sent flying backward.

He crashed heavily into a nearby gravestone.

The gravestone remained upright, but the eerie cold aura suddenly surged, as if expressing dissatisfaction.

Netherworld King struggled to his feet, his gaze burning as it locked onto the green-clothed man.

In those few moves earlier, the green-clothed man exhibited extreme speed, yet there were no gaps in his actions. Whether it was strength, speed, or his angles when dodging and attacking, every aspect was perfectly executed!

What was even more terrifying...

The green-clothed man had barely used any cultivation, and yet he dodged the Tri-element Purifying Sword while simultaneously defeating Netherworld King.

Everything seemed effortless.

The green-clothed man sheathed his sword and smiled, saying, ”Sword skills only matter when they can actually strike the enemy. If you can’t even land a strike, any flaws revealed in a moment of desperation will lead to your demise!

Imagine if I had killing intent earlier and used both cultivation and the Sword Dao to amplify my palm strike. You wouldn’t just be injured; your combat ability would be completely disabled, wouldn’t it?”

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!