The so-called "One Cycle" refers to practicing the method of exhaling, breathing and refining Qi for total sixty Revolutions. Only by practicing hard day and night while performing six different animal stances can it be called One revolution.
Only Those who are determined and perseverant can complete the revolution, and perform this painful and extremely profound skill. With the blessing of this skill, even a trash move can turn into something magical. even a drop of water can penetrates a stone or a flying leaf hurts someone.
In the mountains , amidst the Grass field clearing, a black-clothed swordsman held a broad and thick single sword, holding his breath and focusing on the boulder that was one person thick in front of him.
"ha!"
He exhaled suddenly and exerted force, only a flash of light from the sword can be seen. No movement of drawing the sword could be seen at all. The sword was already out of its sheath. The silver light passed through the boulder, and the next moment, the boulder split into two under the influence of sword strike.
The cut surface is as smooth as if it had been polished, without any flaws or roughness at all.
This sword move that was made in one breath is just a method for coating sword with internal energy that all martial arts people know. It is so crude that it cannot even be regarded as a decent move from a famous family. It is probably something below the Five Tigers Cutting Sword and above the long Fist.
But this earth-shattering sword requires extremely deep internal strength. mastery of the sword, etc. are indispensable.
"This One Cycle skill is truly powerful!*
The black-clothed swordsman clicked his tongue.
His name is "Yang Gang", actually he was not from this world he was Transmigrated from the blue planet. It has been more than ten years since he traveled to this world.
When Yang Gang witnessed the transient nature of martial artists and encountered dangerous bandits, horse thieves, and skilled swordsmen, he understood the need to become stronger in order to survive in this challenging world.
During this period, the Five Kingdoms were in turmoil. The Zhu people had taken down the Yang Kingdom and formed the Zhu Kingdom. Recognizing an opportunity, the other four nations launched attacks against the Zhu Kingdom.
When the war erupted, people faced extreme hardship, and chaos prevailed. Furthermore, the Zhu people had recently founded the Zhu State and had not yet had the chance to recover and bring stability to the situation, but the conflicting parties resumed fighting, intensifying the chaos.
The presence of martial arts further contributes to the disorder.
Acts such as assassinating officials, rebelling, and looting households are happening everywhere.
Yang Gang spent ten years diligently learning the basics of swordsmanship and some essential internal skills. Luckily, because of time travel, he won't age into a middle-aged adult in just over ten years.
Initially, Yang Gang believed he would remain a swordsman for life, capturing evil people and completing his missions. He felt he lacked martial arts talent, and even after more than ten years, he hadn't reached Fu Hongxue's level.
He drew his sword swiftly and with precision, and just like that, it vanished.
Surprisingly, as soon as he made his debut and eliminated the first villain to claim the reward, his system activated.
"It's a trigger-based system."
Yang Gang complained, wondering if he had chosen to lead a peaceful life with Gou and Xianyu or utilized his time-travel knowledge to start a business, would he have been spared from having such a system?
"[Ding] Chivalrous and Righteous System!"
[Host: Yang Gang]
[Skill: One Cycle]
[Martial Arts: Breath Training, Basic Sword Skills]
Swordsmen are warriors dedicated to the task of apprehending or eliminating criminals according to the imperial court's arrest warrants and sketches. However, it's important to note that "swordsmen" is a broad term, as it encompasses a wide range of individuals who wield swords, making it one of the most common weapons used.
Furthermore, swordsmen aren't solely confined to this profession. At times, they also serve as personal bodyguards, or after retiring, they take on roles as caretakers for affluent households.
Some swordsmen even resort to occasional appearances as bandits and thieves in order to make a living.
In this world, even warriors are only slightly above ordinary people. The problem arises from the sheer quantity of warriors, resulting in the constant enforcement of prohibitions through force.
Yang Gang pursued the criminal in exchange for a single silver Coin, only to discover that the system had been activated.
In essence, these wanted criminals and villains were all his objectives. Yang Gang attained this level of skill only after dealing with them.
"By the way, is this a beginner's bonus, or is the system simply this generous?"
Yang Gang snapped back to reality. Cutting the large boulder cleanly in two with the strength of a sword seemed like a routine task for him.
Then he began to look forward to the subsequent rewards of this system.
Even if the skill from "One Cycle" is a beginner's bonus, the future rewards shouldn't be too shabby, should they?
Afterward, Yang Gang took the head into the city to claim his reward from the government. The government didn't skimp or dare to withhold anything, so they awarded Yang Gang a silver coin that resembled a copper one.
Because of the many cases of warriors killing officials and rebelling, people were cautious not to anger these bloodthirsty swordsmen. One stroke of their swords could be fatal, and they would escape without consequences, leaving the authorities helpless.
In the Zhu Kingdom, the highest status belonged to the Zhu people, and the second-highest were the warriors. Even the nobles and aristocrats appointed by the emperor were ranked as second-class citizens.
The currency in Yang Gang's new world was entirely unlike what he knew from ancient times. Here, there were no "broken silver" coins; the currency consisted of copper coins, silver coins, and gold baht, which were created by combining copper and silver.
The copper coins are a bit larger and bear the inscription "Dang Ten."
A single silver coin still holds substantial purchasing power. It's enough to cover the cost of ten hearty meals at an inn, which is particularly remarkable for a warrior with a robust appetite. Just imagine how extravagant it is to enjoy ten large servings of fish and meat.
Ordinary folks sustain themselves on plain vegetables and save diligently, spending just about one silver coin per year.
These coins are easily portable, and their value is accepted across all five countries. Unlike banknotes, which are convenient but can be damaged during altercations, leading to the need for reimbursement.
Upon receiving the silver coin, Yang Gang threaded it onto a chain and wore it close to his chest, concealed beneath his clothing.
Yang Gang put his silver coin under his clothes, near his heart, to keep it safe. He'd seen in stories that putting money around the waist wasn't secure, and he wanted to be sure no one could take it without him noticing.
"Waiter.", Hungry, Yang Gang entered an inn.
"Hello, Sir what can I get you?"
As the waiter noticed Yang Gang placing a rather heavy-looking knife on the table, causing it to shake, he quickly recognized that this man was a formidable swordsman, just like himself, and not to be trifled with—the kind of swordsman they both were.
The waiter had seen swordsmen with big, heavy swords, but the thickness of this guest's sword, even in its sheath, marked him as anything but ordinary.
Yang Gang's single sword was the same type used by Huo Yuanjia when he faced Master Qin. It was notably thicker than the common iron blade, but for those dedicated to martial arts, it posed no challenge.