Zhang Laoxi

In an era brimming with noise, where danger and opportunity coexist, the practice of martial arts, various folk customs, strange tales, taboos, imperial courts, and the world of martial artists abound. Among these are the grandmasters, magical duels, ghostly encounters, divinations, invoking the divine, ritual plays, esoteric Buddhism, and the pursuit of immortality. 
In this diverse and complex world, where the three teachings intermingle and all kinds of people abound, the sphere of mysticism is filled with folklores and bizarre stories. 
It's a tumultuous time, where danger and opportunity exist side by side. 
Striding with his saber, Li Yan is determined to dispel all evil and embrace a world free from any taboo!

The Blade-Wielding Legend

In the midst of the snowstorm, Li Yan advanced a step and launched three consecutive chops, like a string of firecrackers, followed by chopping, hanging, slashing, unloading, and shearing, each movement faster than the last.


Though fierce in appearance, the movements intertwined reality with feint.


"Chopping and hanging emphasize speed over slowness."


Under the eaves, Mrs. Li occasionally offered pointers.


"Remember, this speed is not about fighting recklessly. If the attack is high, hang; if low, chop; if sideways, block; if straightforward, shift… You must disrupt the opponent's stance with each move."


"Chopping and hanging utilize forces such as Windmill Force, Flipping and Pulling Force, Swallowing and Spitting Force, Rolling Bridling Force, and Transparent Force, each of which must be mastered..."


Chapter 132: The Divine Technique of Offering Sacrifices