Chapter 200.1 - I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory

Such a heaven and earth-shattering divine blade technique is usually hidden and not passed on to outsiders.

Their Emperor was just an ordinary Emperor who had never practiced any martial arts, nor had he ever met any masters. How could he know how to cultivate such a divine skill?

“Indeed, I know. There’s no need for me to deceive you!” Lin Beifan laughed.

Seeing Lin Beifan’s earnest expression, everyone believed him somewhat.

The Grandmaster’s heart warmed up, and he asked eagerly: “Your Majesty, how is Xiao Li’s Flying Dagger trained? Could you enlighten me—I would be eternally grateful!”

“Actually, it’s very simple!”

Lin Beifan said with a smile: “You just need to frequently use a small knife to carve figures!”

“Carving figures with a small knife?” Everyone was baffled.

“Indeed, that’s exactly how Xiao Li’s Flying Dagger was mastered! Let me tell you, frequently carving figures with a small knife has several benefits!”

Lin Beifan raised a finger: “First, regular carving keeps your hands sensitive and steady. Your moves will be swift, accurate, and ruthless! By the time others react, the knife is already in front of them!”

“That makes sense!” The crowd nodded in agreement.

“Second!”

Lin Beifan raised two fingers: “Since you often carve figures, you become very familiar with human anatomy! Each strike is like carving, knowing exactly where and how much force to use!”

“Well said!” Everyone nodded again.

“Third!”

Lin Beifan raised three fingers: “Carving figures requires concentration! Regular carving helps one focus and maintain a clear, uncluttered mind!”

“As martial artists, you should know that in such a state, a person is at their peak, able to harness the body’s maximum potential and unleash the most terrifying pinnacle of power!”

“If you don’t strike, you remain still, but once you do, it’s with full force, leaving no room for retreat! One is fully committed, while the other is unprepared and flustered. Who do you think will win?”

“It’s so true”

The Grandmaster clapped and laughed heartily: “A full-force strike without holding back is unstoppable! Xiao Li’s Flying Dagger truly lives up to its reputation! I have learned something today!”

Lin Beifan smiled and said: “Knowing it is one thing, but it’s still not easy to learn. The method is simple, yet many still can’t master it.”

“True, it’s easier said than done!”

The Grandmaster nodded with deep understanding: “When I was young, I always pursued flashy moves. The more terrifying, the better. I wanted to learn the strongest sword techniques without realizing that I was missing the essentials! By the time I understood, I was already old, having wasted so much time!”

Lin Beifan sighed: “The more extraordinary the skill, often the simpler the training method required. The key is persistence! Like the kitchen knife before, it was honed over 20 years of daily chopping and slaughtering. That’s how it was perfected!”

“And Xiao Li’s Flying Dagger, too, was mastered through day after day of carving, leading to proficiency!”

“Everything fears earnestness. As long as you keep repeating even the simplest of tasks, you will eventually reap the rewards!”

“As for those techniques and realms, they’re all just gaudy tricks that look good but are actually useless! A knife is a knife, a tool for killing. Isn’t it enough to be able to kill your opponent in the simplest and fastest way?”

“Well said!” The Grandmaster slapped his thigh excitedly.

Then, Lin Beifan and the Grandmaster continued to delve deeper into the art of the knife.

At first, the Grandmaster could keep up with Lin Beifan’s discussion.

However, as time went on, it turned into Lin Beifan speaking and the Grandmaster listening, as he didn’t know how to interject.

He feared that speaking up would reveal his ignorance.

He was a respected saber Grandmaster, yet he couldn’t match a young man who didn’t even specialize in sabers!

How embarrassing it would be for him if word of this got out!

At this point, with more knowledge came more questions.

But every time, the other party would only touch on the topic briefly, leaving him scratching his head and unable to stop thinking about it.

He wanted to ask, but seeing his young face, he felt embarrassed and couldn’t bring himself to do it.

At that moment, he felt a bit envious of the Sword Elder standing beside him, constantly asking questions.

Because it was natural for a disciple to seek knowledge from their master.

But he was an old Grandmaster, weighed down by his own pride, and found it hard to ask.

Just then, seeing the Grandmaster silent and weary, Lin Beifan said with a smile: “It seems the senior is tired! Besides, what’s the point of talking about all this fighting and killing? It’s depressing! Let’s talk about romance instead!”

The Grandmaster’s gaze turned wistful.

What’s there to talk about in romance?

Isn’t it just trivial matters between men and women?

He had lived for more than half a century and had seen everything, grown tired of it long ago!

Let’s stick to talking about fighting and killing!

He opened his mouth to speak, but his Grandmaster’s pride fell once again, and he was too embarrassed to say anything.

Standing to the side, The Sword Elder bowed respectfully and said, “But Master, your disciple still has some questions to ask for guidance!”

The Grandmaster nodded secretly.

He thought to himself with glee: Asking for guidance is good, I can listen in as well!

Lin Beifan waved his hand grandly, “Whatever questions you have, we can discuss them on our way back. Let’s not dampen the mood of this esteemed Grandmaster!”

The Grandmaster muttered to himself, “I’ll be damned…”

“Yes, Master!” The Sword Elder had no objections.

But the Grandmaster did, casting a resentful glance at Lin Beifan.

Then he looked at the Sword Elder with a mix of envy and admiration!

“Right, I almost forgot about this!”

Lin Beifan slapped his forehead, “Actually, the reason I came here is that I found you to have an extraordinary demeanor, and I wanted to make friends with you! May I know who you are…?”

“I almost forgot to introduce myself!”

The Grandmaster bowed solemnly, “I am Han Daosheng. I have seen His Majesty, and I have seen Fellow Daoist Sword Elder!”

Sword Elder immediately returned the gesture, “Pleased to meet you, Fellow Daoist Han!”

Lin Beifan was surprised, “Senior, so you are the legendary Invincible Saber God!”

This was a rather old-school Grandmaster, skilled with the saber, hence the title Invincible Saber God.

However, he had retired from the martial world nearly 40 years ago and was rarely mentioned in the rivers and lakes.

Lin Beifan’s last conversation with the leader of the Demon Sect only touched on him briefly, so his memory was vague.

“Calling me senior is too formal!”

The Grandmaster said with a lack of confidence, “Although you are an Emperor, your understanding of the saber is not inferior to mine… ahem, so we should address each other as equals! How about this, since I am older, you can call me ‘Older Brother’, and I will call you ‘Younger Brother’, how does that sound?”

After speaking, he looked intently at Lin Beifan.

If they addressed each other as brothers, it would bring them closer, making it less awkward to ask for advice in the future.

I’m too smart, haha! (Check)

But Lin Beifan frowned, “That doesn’t seem quite appropriate?”

“What’s wrong with that?” asked the Grandmaster.

“Look!”

Lin Beifan pointed at the Sword Elder, “You two address each other as fellow Daoists, indicating you are peers! The Sword Elder is my disciple, and if you and I address each other as brothers, wouldn’t that mess up the seniority?”

“What does it matter? We are all children of the rivers and lakes, unconcerned with such trivialities. Let’s each stick to our own ways!” The Grandmaster was unconcerned.

“Alright then, Older Brother Han!” Lin Beifan called out.

“Younger Brother Lin!” The Grandmaster replied joyfully.

Then, the two clinked their cups together and burst into hearty laughter.

Lin Beifan was happy because now that they were addressing each other as brothers, it would not be difficult to win him over in the future!

Grandmaster Han Daosheng was happy because now that they were addressing each other as brothers, would Lin Beifan refuse to answer his questions about the blade in the future?

“Hahaha…” The two laughed heartily once more.

Overjoyed, Lin Beifan conjured a tornado in the Empire Sandbox and tossed it into the territory of Great Luo.

Great Luo Emperor: ヽ(ｏ`皿′ｏ)ﾉ

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