The days passed quickly. Wang Jingyuan mastered all forty-nine forms of the Xuanyan Sword Skills, and although she needed more practice to sharpen her skills, Luo Qingye deemed her passable. The twelve forms of the Song of the Phoenix were what were difficult. Although they seemed simple, really understanding it was the hard part. The forms were similar because Song of the Phoenix was an evolution from the Xuanyan Sword Skills. However, Wang Jingyuan had difficulty unlocking their true power.
"I can't give you more help on this," Luo Qingye said when she floundered again. "When I created the Song of the Phoenix, it was because I understood the dao, the ultimate truth, behind swordsmanship. It is impossible to put into words. You'll have to try and figure it out yourself, I'm afraid."
