"Don't we often say this in our daily life? Some people who have been in high positions for a long time will gradually develop an 'aura of superiors' unconsciously."

"People with this kind of 'superior aura' can put great pressure on people even by simply glaring at them, and can even make people cry with just one look."

"This is a kind of momentum."

"In our martial arts world, those strong men who have achieved success in their respective fields and are determined enough will gradually develop their own 'power' as their strength continues to improve."

"Whether or not you have a strong enough 'power' - this is a very important watershed."

"If you can cross this watershed, it means that you will reach a new level in the martial arts."

"The presence or absence of 'momentum'...although it cannot be said to be a huge difference, the difference is still very big."

"The opponent has no 'momentum' at all, but you can unleash a very powerful 'momentum' - there is no doubt that it will be easier for you to gain the upper hand in this battle."

"Because of the strong 'power', it can cause great psychological pressure on the opponent."

"The contest between us just now is a good example."

"My strength and speed haven't changed much from the beginning to the end, but it's because I showed my true skills in the middle and released my 'power', which caused a certain amount of psychological pressure on you, that you felt

It gives me the illusion that my tricks have become more powerful."

"The stronger your 'power', the more likely it will be to overwhelm your opponents."

"As for whether the 'power' is strong or not, it is linked to a person's strength and will."

"Those warriors who have come into contact with the field of 'power' for the first time are basically unable to freely control their own 'power'."

"It takes a long period of hard training before I can reach the state where I can freely expand and release my power."

"Of course - there are some special people who have special talents in cultivating 'shi'. Even before their own strength is not strong enough, they have already developed and can freely release their own 'shi'."

After finishing speaking, Zhousuke's voice stopped for a while, and then changed to a half-joking tone.

"It is said that some strong men who have reached the 'extreme martial arts' have such strong 'power' that after being released, just by glaring at someone, they can make a person's mind so flustered that they can't even catch their breathing rhythm, or even directly

Fainting - of course, this is just a legend. Growing up, I have never seen anyone with such a strong power. Neither Chiba Shusaku nor Chiba Sadakichi have reached this level.

"

Zhou Zhu tilted his body and changed to a more comfortable sitting position.

"'Shi' is not something that everyone needs to practice."

"First of all, you must be strong enough."

“Secondly, you must have a ‘strong mind’.”

"I have been practicing swordsmanship all my life and have read countless swordsmen. According to my observation - those warriors who do not have the 'will to be strong', no matter how strong they are, have no 'power' in them."

"This 'strong mind' is a word I have summed up myself, with various meanings... To put it simply, it means having a certain aggressiveness in martial arts and not being afraid of facing strong enemies.

I will not be discouraged by defeat."

"Only those with this kind of determination can develop the power to intimidate others."

"The second son of 'Saito of Power' Yakuro Saito, Kannosuke Saito, also known as 'Ghost', is a typical example of a person who does not have a strong will and a strong mind."

"A few years ago, after he was helplessly defeated by Chiba Eijiro, the 'Chiba' of the same age as him, he was depressed all day long and no longer had the same vigor as before."

"If Saito Kannosuke cannot come out of the shadow of this tragic defeat to 'Ge no Chiba', then his martial arts achievements in this life will probably end here."

"For a warrior who has lost his spirit, let alone develop his own 'power', it is a question of whether his own strength can be further improved."

"So, from this, we can deduce the secret meaning of our natural rational heart flow, and how important it is to have a wise saying."

"Ji Jun, it's a little too early for you to practice 'shi' or something like that."

As Zhou Assistant spoke, he grinned and smiled.

"Based on your current strength... you should have to practice hard for another 1 or 2 years, and only after reaching the level of Yuwa Souji can you have the opportunity to touch the field of 'shi'."

"You should start now by implementing the secrets of our natural spirit flow."

"From today on, whenever there is a war, we must have a strong determination to win no matter what."

"As long as you have this kind of ambition and learn not to be arrogant when you win and not discouraged when you lose, you will be able to open the door to the field of 'power'."

"..." Qingdeng's face was full of shock from just now.

Zhousuke kept coming up with new martial arts concepts that he had never heard of before.

After carefully listening to every word and sentence that Zhouzhu just said, Qingden felt that a door to a new world had opened to him.

Qingdeng pondered, and after a long while, he finally digested Zhou Zhu's teachings.

After opening his mouth and letting out a long breath, Qingden asked Zhouzhu curiously:

"'Shi'... Master, who is the most powerful 'Shi' warrior you have ever seen so far?"

"Of course it's Chiba Shusaku." Shusuke replied without thinking, "Chiba Shusaku is the most powerful swordsman I have ever seen in terms of strength and power."

A hint of reminiscence slowly emerged between Zhou Zhu's brows.

"A long time ago, I had the honor to witness the martial arts competition between Chiba Shusaku and Chiba Nobuyoshi."

"These two brothers are worthy of being unparalleled swordsmen. Both brothers are equipped with wind-strung formations and horses, and the 'power' of tidal waves and lightning."

"The battle hasn't even started yet, but the 'power' of the two of them started to clash!"

"Every scene at that time is still fresh in my memory."

"The 'power' of the two colliding together... seemed to have stopped the wind around them and the clouds in the sky!"

"Hoo ho ho, according to the novelist, this is probably what is called 'before the sword is even unsheathed, the sword energy has already spread in all directions, making those who watch it convinced and those who hear it tremble'."

"Unfortunately……"

A rich color slowly emerged from Zhou Zhu's cheeks.

"Chiba Shusaku has passed away."

"Chiba Nobuyoshi is now also covered in injuries, and his strength has been greatly reduced..."

"The current strength is probably only 20% or 30% less than that of Chiba Sadakichi in his heyday, and he probably won't be able to show off the 'power' that even the wind and clouds seemed to stop when he competed with his brother.

"

"In the rest of my life, I probably will never have the chance to see a 'big swordsman duel' of this level again."

"Forcing the wind and clouds to stop..." Qingdeng couldn't help but show a dumbfounded expression.

The aura on his body is so powerful that it can give the spectators the illusion that the surrounding wind and clouds have stopped... Qingden cannot even imagine this scene and realm...

Qingdeng felt that another door to a new world had opened to him.

While I felt shocked... I also felt a little fascinated.

——If I practice at my current speed...how long will it take for me to reach the level of Chiba Shusaku and Chiba Sadakichi?

After teasing himself in a half-joking tone in his mind, Qingteng sat up straighter, corrected himself a bit, and bowed respectfully to Zhou Zhu, who had opened a new door in martial arts for him tonight.

"Master, thank you for teaching me."

"Hoo ho ho." Zhou Zhu waved his hand gently, "You don't have to be so polite. You are a disciple of our Shiwei Hall, and I am the master of the Shiwei Hall. Teaching you these is a matter of course."

At Zhouzhu's request, Qingden slowly straightened his waist that was bent in salute to Zhouzhu.

At this moment, Qingdeng suddenly thought of another question.

"Master, what is the name of the mysterious master who inspired the master to create the secret meaning of Natural Rishin-ryu?"

Qingto suddenly recalled - Zhousuke seemed to have never mentioned to him the name of the mysterious master of his master, Kondo Uchizosuke, and he had always been referred to by the nickname "Mysterious Master".

Hearing Qingdeng's question, Zhou Zhu suddenly fell silent.

After a full moment of silence, Zhousuke slowly shook his head:

"……have no idea."

"...Ha?" Qingden blinked in confusion, "I don't know?"

"All kinds of information about Master and his mysterious master...it feels like someone has specially erased it." Zhou Zhu sighed softly, "Name, age, identity... none of these basic information has been handed down."

"Except for the fact that there was such a number one person, nothing else is known about this person."

"So, I have made a guess."

Zhou Assistant touched his chin and said jokingly.

"Master, this mysterious master of his... could be a big shot who would bring trouble to our Kondo family and Tenri-Rishin-ryu if others knew his name, so we deliberately erased all information about him.

"

…

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At this moment——

Edo, Genbukan——

"Brother Ei, did you actually enter the legendary 'state of selflessness' while fighting that black bear?" Chiba Jutaro cast a shocked look at Chiba Eijiro who was sitting on the main seat.
To be continued...