Chu Xuan looked pleased and said, "Disciple, I am very pleased that you possess such firm resolve."
"The three stages of the way of the sword are also three stages of the heart of the Sword Dao. Sever your emotional ties, forget your sweetheart; when looking at beautiful women, do not let your mind; and finally, having no woman in your heart."
"This is the secret way of the sword. Those who are not strong-willed or lack a firm Dao heart will not be able to complete the three stages of the way of the sword."
"There are countless ordinary sword cultivators. Very few have broken through the first stage. Naturally, these ordinary sword cultivators will not be able to tread upon the path of the Supreme Sword."