Three years has passed.
“It’s been three years since he started cultivating his mental power. But no matter how talented he is, he was unable to create his core. Maybe I will go check him now.” Shen whispered.
As shen was about to open the door, an energy blast occurred.
“Krishna, you failed again?” shen asked.
“Yes grandpa. No matter how patient I was, when iam about to manifesting a core i still failed.” krishna replied.
“Don’t worry krishna, maybe you are unable to manifest it for now. But at the right time, you can create it for sure. No need to rush.”Shen said.
“But grandpa, i want to become strong, for that I need to form a core first. Every one among my peers is able to form a core but I’ve been trying from three years but I can’t form my core.” Krishna said.
Seeing krishna reminded shen of he had been like in the past.
“krishna, come here. I will tell a story that is similar to yours.” Shen said.
“whose story is that grandpa?” krishna asked.
“it is a story of a person who wanted everything but couldn’t get what he wanted. Many years ago, there is a prodigy. Whose talent beats most of his peers. He condensed his core at the age of 8. As he was talented, everyone praised him. As years passed, he was obsessed with power. one day, as he was cultivating he wanted to break through to level 30 to become an elite warrior. But as he rushed the process, it backfired on him and his core was destroyed. Since then he had been struck at level 29, unable to move further. So don’t rush the process. If you want to learn something to become stronger, there are many ways to become strong without using magic.” Shen said.
“What ways grandpa?” krishna asked.
“There are many arts that can be used to protect themselves like martial arts and the path of sword.” Shen replied.
“martial arts?, Path of sword? What are they?” krishna asked.
“martial arts are used to fight with fist techniques and formation barriers. To use those arts, you need to have mental power. By creating a formation you can attack with an element that is close to your affinity. And as for the Fist techniques, you need to practice the arts and need to have deeper understanding. As for the path of sword, you need to practice swordsmanship and you need to have a deeper understanding about swords. There are fewer people who understand this path. There is one person who mastered the path of sword. He is known as sword saint. Because, he also had same problem like you. He was unable to form his core. As their family was on brink of death due to enemies attack, he held the sword of his father and slaughtered 20 warriors at the age of 15. Later by increasing his mental power he forged a sword that resembles him and founded the path of sword. He mastered all sword techniques and became a top figure. At the age of 40, he rivaled a lord who is at his peak. So you can practice those arts. Do you wish to learn them?” shen asked.
“Iam willing to learn them grandpa.” Krishna replied.
“But you can choose only one path. Choose either one of them. Is it the path of swords or martial arts?” shen asked.
“I will learn both.” Krishna replied.
“Are you out of your mind krishna? there are not that many persons who learnt them both.” Shen shouted.
“ but there are some persons who learned them already grandpa. If I mastered both techniques, then I will be strong enough to protect my loved ones grandpa.” Krishna said.
After seeing the determination of krishna, shen was willing to teach him both.
“okay but, I only know some techniques not much. As for swordsmanship, I know it very well. But for martial arts, we don’t have any.” Shen replied.
“then how can I learn martial arts grandpa?” krishna asked.
“we don’t have any but there might be some formation techniques in the auction.” Shen replied.
“Auction? What is it grandpa?”Krishna asked.
“ In auction, they sell rare items and techniques and there are many valuable things.” Shen replied.
“But we don’t have much money. And where is that place?” krishna asked.
“The auction is located at the capital of vajravansh. The name of this city is vajranagari. And as for money, we have some and we can sell our goods to earn money. The auction will take place in 5 months. So you can train in these months.” Shen replied.
“Ok grandpa. Can you teach the basics now?” krishna asked.
“well iam willing to teach you now. But I have some business to deal with.” Shen replied.
“Then when can I learn swordsmanship?” krishna asked.
“Tomorrow. I will teach you tomorrow.” Shen replied.
“ok grandpa.” Krishna said with a low tone.
As seeing krishna being sad, shen was melted.
“ok. I will teach you this evening. But in the meantime, you have to help villagers in their works and meditate in the remaining time.” Shen said.
Krishna was excited.
“ok grandpa.” Krishna said.
As his excitement skyrocketed, he immediately went to farming field and helped the farmers taking care of their cows and hens. Later he went to village blacksmith to help him in his work. After the work is done, he came to his house and started cultivating his mental power. time has passed.
In the evening, shen took krishna to an empty field.
“krishna, before starting, make sure you know some things.” shen said.
“what are they grandpa?” krishna asked.
“ The path of sword is unlike any other cultivation path. It does not rely on spiritual energy or cultivation power but on one’s mental strength, unwavering will, and the bond shared with their sword. The deeper the swordsman understand the true essence of a sword, the stronger they become. Their mastery is divided into five realms: sword initiate, sword master, sword saint, sword sovereign, and sword emperor. Those who reach the final realm no longer need the sword. The sword itself becomes an extension of their soul, capable of unleashing unimaginable power that can rival emperors.
But the path of sword is most dangerous path a cultivator can choose. Unlike ordinary cultivation, it does not rely on spiritual energy or cultivation power but It relies on mental power as you know. However, this path is filled with endless dangers. Many swordsmen lose themselves while pursuing power. allowing their sword intent to become twisted and consumed by bloodlust. Once that happens, they fall into berserk state and become evil swordsman. Slaughtering every living creature they encounter for nothing more than their own amusement. For this reason, only those with an exceptionally strong and balanced mind can truly walk the path of the sword and reach its highest realm without losing themselves.” Shen replied.
After explaining some words and basics he taught krishna some moves.
Chapter-5 ended