"Your lightness skills and movement techniques are among the very best of your generation, I know that!" Mark glanced at Henry Clark, a warmth appearing on his face. "But when it comes to swordsmanship, you are rather lacking!"

Henry Clark nodded awkwardly. You see, in the path of swordsmanship, diligence is most important, and true skill is often shown in the subtlest details. He was naturally lazy and fond of good food, so whenever he had free time, he practiced his escape techniques instead. How could he have time to focus on swordsmanship? Thus, swordsmanship became his weak point.

"Our Luofu Sect has been established for thousands of years, with countless extraordinary skills and secret techniques. But what we truly rely on are still the Innate Purple Qi and the Taihao Xuan Yue Sword passed down by our founding ancestor. Do you know the reason for this?"

Henry Clark wore a bitter expression. How could he know such things? He could only guess and said, "I suppose it's because our sect's Innate Purple Qi and the Taihao Xuan Yue Sword are more profound and powerful than any other techniques, right?!"

Mark shook his head. "You do know how to flatter, but that's not it. In the Sutra Depository, there are at least a dozen techniques comparable to our Innate Purple Qi, and quite a few sword techniques as well. Our sect has even produced several masters renowned for those techniques and sword arts. But after those masters disappeared, those techniques were rarely practiced again!"

"Why is that?!"

Hearing that the Sutra Depository held techniques as profound as the Innate Purple Qi, perhaps even more so, and hearing Mark say this, he couldn't help but grow curious.

Mark didn't keep him guessing and continued, "Because the Innate Purple Qi and the Taihao Xuan Yue Sword were passed down by the founding ancestor and have been refined by generations of disciples. Our sect has long since mastered all the key points. Any problems that might arise in cultivation, any effects, the insights and experiences of dozens of generations are all complete and thorough. So when disciples practice them, there are no major obstacles. If there's anything unclear, they can simply ask their elders. But the other techniques were acquired by our sect later on. They may be incredibly powerful, but because few people practice them, they are full of difficulties and dry, obscure passages. The higher the level of the technique, the more profound and hard to understand it is, and the path of cultivation is not as smooth as with these two techniques. There is even the risk of going astray or suffering inner demons. As for the lower-level techniques, their power is insufficient!"

"Oh, I understand now!" Henry Clark was no fool. With Mark's explanation, he immediately grasped the reason.

"So, it's not just our sect—other sects are the same. Which sect doesn't have a dozen or twenty advanced techniques? But the ones they truly rely on are only one or two. The reason lies here!" Mark said. At this moment, he truly looked the part of a master.

"I know you are naturally calm and dislike conflict, so you have little interest in swordsmanship. But you must understand, as a disciple of Luofu, even if you devote yourself to cultivation, in this life you will still be drawn into all sorts of conflicts. When that happens, if your skills are lacking, you'll only suffer losses!"

Henry Clark felt a bit ashamed as he listened, his face growing hot, and he lowered his head. "Disciple admits his mistake!"

"It's not really a mistake, so you don't need to feel guilty. But your lazy nature does need to change. I'm going to be away for quite some time, and with no one to supervise your sword practice and cultivation, I'm afraid you'll end up neglecting your training!"

"Disciple will work hard and not let Master down!"

"Alright, alright, don't make it sound so serious. What do you mean, not let me down? I've never had any expectations for you!" Mark laughed. "Before, aside from the basic sword techniques, I also taught you the Taihao Xuan Yue Sword, but only the first few moves. I haven't had time to teach you more these past few years, so I might as well just teach you the entire set of Taihao Xuan Yue Sword now. You can comprehend and practice it on your own!"

"Ah?!"

At that, Henry Clark nearly choked on his own saliva. The complete Taihao Xuan Yue Sword has a total of eighty-one moves, and he only knows about ten so far. Like the Innate Purple Qi, the sword techniques are usually taught step by step. When has anyone ever taught in such a forceful, cramming way as Mark is doing now?

"Kid, don't pretend with me. I know you're naturally gifted and have an excellent memory. Even though I haven't taught you the Taihao Xuan Yue Sword, you've often watched your uncles and elders practice it, so you probably know the general framework. All I need to do now is teach you the sword technique's mental method. It shouldn't be difficult for you. But remember one thing!"

"Please instruct me, Master!"

"Even with the same sword technique, different people produce different results. For example, your sect leader uncle is naturally imposing, so when he uses the Taihao Xuan Yue Sword, it's grand and overwhelming. Often, before he even draws his sword, his aura alone subdues the opponent, winning without a fight. Your fourth uncle is a woman, so her style is naturally light and graceful. And because women are more meticulous, her swordsmanship shows true skill in its subtlety, making it impossible to guard against. And your second uncle—!"

In one breath, Mark described the swordsmanship characteristics of the five Luofu sword masters. Henry Clark didn't fully understand, but he listened with great interest, and gradually, a faint anticipation for swordsmanship began to stir in his heart.

"Then Master, what about your own style?"