It All Begins with the Sword-Obsessed Man of Mount Heng

Those who have read The Smiling, Proud Wanderer know that Linghu Chong mastered the Dugu Nine Swords to an incredible degree, but was still defeated by Ren Woxing with a single shout in the West Lake dungeon, which fully demonstrates that without internal energy, one is nothing but trash.

The description is definitely discouraging; what's the point of just practicing swordsmanship? 🤫🔨

One day, the protagonist was walking in the woods when he suddenly heard cries of "Broken throat! Broken throat!" He went to investigate and found a group of bandits abducting a young woman. Thinking he had practiced swordsmanship for over ten years, rescuing her would be a piece of cake, he stepped forward. The bandits, upon seeing him, demanded his name.

Practicing swordsmanship without internal martial arts training will ultimately lead to nothing.

The introduction is discouraging; it only teaches swordsmanship without internal energy cultivation? I know without even reading it that it's going to be something like practicing basic sword techniques countless times, then practicing thrusting and sniping countless times every day, only to get killed with a single palm strike in a duel.

I suspect the author misunderstands *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer* and also Gu Long himself. The so-called debate between sword and qi refers to the emphasis of each technique, not simply practicing one aspect. The strength of the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique lies not in its swordsmanship itself (which is only second- or third-rate), but in the internal energy cultivation and unique…

I suggest changing the name; don't call yourself "Sword Maniac," call yourself "Sword Stupid."

The funniest thing is that the Nine Yin Manual is an extremely Yin internal skill. Did the author determine its lack of internal power just by looking at the name?

This is just self-indulgent nonsense. In a world with internal energy cultivation, you're only practicing swordsmanship? Even the Sword Sect wouldn't dare to do this.

What the hell? Just sword practice? Cultivating internal energy is fundamental, okay? It's what elevates the essence of life. Reaching the Innate level can grant a lifespan of 200 years—that's an improvement in one's essence. What's the point of just sword practice? No matter how much you train your physical abilities, there's a limit. A mortal is still a mortal.