"Clang!"
Xu Nian's sword clashed directly with Dugu Jingcheng's fingers, producing a continuous ringing sound.
Both Xu Nian and Dugu Jingcheng staggered back three steps. Could their swords really be equally matched?
The crowd around them was astonished. Dugu Jingcheng had used his hand as a sword and managed to block such a fierce sword strike, truly astonishing.
Xu Nian was also surprised in his heart. Dugu Jingcheng's move had seemed simple and casual, but in reality, it was infinitely profound.
Swordsmanship was not just about releasing Spiritual Energy through a sword—that was too simplistic. It involved the integration of the heart, intent, Gang Qi, and strength.
If one could merge heart with intent, intent with Gang Qi, and Gang Qi with strength, one would achieve the state known as Man and Sword as One—Dugu Jingcheng had reached this state.
By comparison, Xu Nian hadn't achieved this yet, but the combat with Dugu Jingcheng had enlightened him greatly.
"Again!"