Chapter 235.2
After four days, they finally arrived at the Great Xia capital city.
Chai Yuxin wanted to play the good host and arrange a banquet to welcome and refresh her Master.
However, the Peerless Spear Immortal was not interested in such affairs.
Instead, he gazed longingly at the imperial palace, full of desire, and said, Yuxin, can we enter the palace now to see Lin Beifan?
Now? Chai Yuxin was taken aback.
On the way here, her Master had been inquiring about Lin Beifans matters in great detail, showing even more concern than his own disciple.
Now that they had reached the capital city, he was eager to enter the palace immediately.
Is it not possible now? I see
The Peerless Spear Immortal said dejectedly, He is the reigning Emperor, busy with countless affairs. I suppose he must be quite busy. Can you arrange a time for me?
Chai Yuxin laughed, Master, hes not busy at all. You can see him anytime you want!
Then, Chai Yuxin led the Peerless Spear Immortal smoothly into the imperial palace.
In the imperial garden, the Spear Immoratl finally saw the person he had been longing for.
At that moment, Lin Beifan was enjoying a drink while playing chess with a black-clad elder, looking quite content.
Chai Yuxin whispered, Master, the one in the imperial robe is His Majesty! As for the black-clad elder playing chess with him, he is the Grandmaster Sword Elder of our nation!
The Peerless Spear Immortal nodded slightly and scrutinized Lin Beifan carefully, realizing he did not match the image of the esteemed figure he had in mind.
Instead, it was the Sword Elder beside him who seemed more like a senior expert.
Just then, Lin Beifan placed a chess piece and laughed, Disciple, youve lost again!
The Sword Elder watched for a moment before smiling bitterly, Indeed, I have lost! Masters chess skills are superior, I am impressed!
Lin Beifan said, Playing chess is like wielding a sword. Every move must be clear in your mind, thinking not just one step but thirty, even three hundred steps ahead! When you can foresee every possibility on the chessboard, your chess skill will naturally reach its peak, and so will your Yijian Technique!
What a statement, playing chess is like wielding a sword! Peerless Spear Immortal exclaimed loudly.
Lin Beifan and Sword Elder turned their heads, And this is
Your Majesty, allow me to introduce him!
Chai Yuxin respectfully said, This elder is my Master, Zuo Wudi, who possesses the strength of the peak of an Innate! Known for his spear skills, he is also called the Peerless Spear Immortal outside!
Senior Zuo, my apologies for not recognizing you! Lin Beifan greeted with a bow.
Sword Elder complimented with a smile, I have long heard of Brother Zuos spear skills. They are as fierce as thunder and lightning, with astonishing lethality, truly the number one spear in the world!
The Peerless Spear Immortal bowed and said loudly, I pay my respects to Your Majesty and to Senior Sword Elder!
What brings you here, senior? Lin Beifan asked.
Mainly to express my gratitude!
The Peerless Spear Immortal took out a letter from his chest, his voice filled with gratitude, Your Majesty, the letter you sent me contained profound and unfathomable spear techniques, which have benefited me greatly!
So thats the case! Lin Beifan smiled.
Your Majesty, if I may be so bold to ask, do you understand the spear? the Peerless Spear Immortal inquired further.
Lin Beifan shook his head: I dont understand!
Your Majesty, do you know martial arts? Peerless Spear Immortal asked again, unwilling to give up.
Lin Beifan shook his head again: No, I dont!
Peerless Spear Immortal was shocked: Then how did you manage to write this character that contains the essence of spear techniques?
Lin Beifan took the piece of calligraphy from him and handed it to the Sword Elder beside him, saying, Disciple, take a look. What do you see in it?
Sword Elder took it and was immediately engrossed.
After about the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, he came to his senses and said, Master, I saw a set of profound and unfathomable sword techniques! Unfortunately, my abilities are limited, and I was unable to learn them immediately. I am ashamed!
Peerless Spear Immortal was astonished: What sword technique? Its clearly a spear technique!
But what I see is a sword technique! Sword Elder said.
Ah, this
Something was amiss. Peerless Spear Immortal looked towards Lin Beifan, and Sword Elder did the same, seeking an answer.
After taking a sip of tea, Lin Beifan said, You are both right! Those who study the spear will see spear techniques in this character. Those who study the sword will learn sword techniques from it!
Master (Your Majesty), why is this so? both asked in unison.
Because in the great Dao, all paths lead to the same destination!
Lin Beifan declared, Whether you study spear or sword techniques, they all return to the one true martial path in the end! And the martial path eventually returns to the way of heaven! Everything, when developed to its utmost, points directly to the origin of the Dao!
The spear is Dao, the sword is Dao, even this character is Dao! The Dao is interconnected, so its not surprising that you see different things in this character!
I see now Thank you for your teaching us, Master (Your Majesty)! both said in unison.
At that moment, the way Peerless Spear Immortal looked at Lin Beifan changed!
With just a few simple words, he had an epiphany, a complete and sudden new understanding.
Although the other party did not practice martial arts, he was indeed a master of the martial path!
He had come to the right place!
Peerless Spear Immortal immediately asked humbly for guidance: Your Majesty, I have practiced the spear for 80 winters and have cultivated my spear technique to the limit, yet I cannot advance further! It was only after seeing that character that I saw a glimmer of the path ahead, so I especially came here! Please dont hesitate to teach me, I would be eternally grateful!
This matter cannot be explained in a short time, how about we play a game of chess? Lin Beifan suggested.
Chess? Good!
Sword Elder made room, Peerless Spear Immortal sat down, and then he began to play chess with Lin Beifan.
In the beginning, both of them made their moves quickly.
However, as more and more pieces occupied the chessboard, Peerless Spear Immortals pace slowed down.
Eventually, sweat appeared on his forehead.
Unbeknownst to him, he entered an infinite black-and-white space.
He was dressed in black, holding a black spear.
Lin Beifan, on the other hand, was dressed in white, holding a white spear.
The two began to fight.
Peerless Spear Immortal exerted all his skills, but every time, he was knocked to the ground by his opponent within three moves.
Their cultivation was fairly the same, but time and time again, he never won, which made him feel utterly hopeless.
Why, when their skills were comparable, was his spear inferior to his opponents?
Had all the years spent pursuing spear techniques been in vain?
However, he did not sink into despair. Instead, he began to reflect and analyze his situation.
Eventually, he realized that although their cultivation levels were the same, his opponents spear technique was smooth and flawless, perfectly in harmony with the surroundings, very much in line with the legendary Dao!
His own spear technique, which he had practiced with pride for decades, seemed perfect as well, but there were still subtle differences!
A miss by a fraction of a hao can lead to an error of a thousand li! (1 Hao = 3.33 cm)
Thus, one was perfect, and the other had flaws; naturally, he could not win!
So, if I can fix the flaws in my spear technique, make it closer to nature, closer to the Dao, then my spear technique will be complete, and I will reach the realm of a Grandmaster!
At this moment, the Peerless Spear Immortal clearly knew the way forward!
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