Li Yi sat quietly beside the quaint tea table, his eyes revealing profound wisdom and calmness. Yue Buqun in front of him, although a master of his generation, seemed a little embarrassed at this moment. Li Yi smiled slightly and said slowly: "You are still inferior."

Yue Buqun frowned slightly, and a feeling of dissatisfaction rose in his heart. He believed that he had cultivated martial arts and personality all his life, so how could he easily be outdone? However, Li Yi's next words were like a breeze blowing on his face, which made him suddenly enlightened.

"Master Yue, you and I are both martial artists. Martial arts are a way to cultivate one's body and mind. However, the scope of our vision determines the realm we can reach." Li Yi spoke slowly, his voice calm but powerful.

Yue Buqun remained silent, but in his heart he was savoring Li Yi's words. He knew that what Li Yi said was true. If a martial artist only pursues the level of martial arts, he will inevitably fall into the vortex of fighting and utilitarianism. However, a true martial arts master can use martial arts to enter the Tao, pursue inner peace and a broad vision.

“Look at the tea in this cup. Although it is small, it contains the essence of heaven and earth. Water is the mother of tea, and fire is the father of tea. The tea rises and falls in the cup, just like the ups and downs of life. However, a true master can maintain inner peace and indifference amidst these ups and downs.” Li Yi pointed to the teacup in front of him and said softly.

Yue Buqun looked at the tea in the cup, and a feeling of emotion welled up in his heart. He suddenly understood that the reason why Li Yi could have such a great vision was because he could understand the true meaning of life from the little things in life. However, he was often troubled by fame, wealth and struggle, and inevitably fell behind.

"Master Yue, those who practice martial arts should put morality first. Morality is the leader of talent. Without morality, even if one has peerless martial arts skills, it is difficult to achieve great things. The magnitude of one's vision lies not only in the level of martial arts, but also in the inner cultivation and the honing of moral character." Li Yi's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Yue Buqun's heart.

Yue Buqun took a deep breath, stood up, and bowed deeply to Li Yi: "Thank you, Brother Li, for your guidance. I am grateful for your advice."

Li Yi smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Master Yue, you don't have to be polite. We are all martial artists, so we should encourage each other and make progress together. The greatness of the pattern lies not only in personal cultivation, but also in the contribution and inheritance of martial arts."

Yue Buqun nodded, and he felt a sense of admiration for Li Yi. He knew that the gap between him and Li Yi was not only in martial arts, but also in the difference in pattern and state of mind. He secretly made up his mind to take Li Yi as an example and constantly improve his cultivation and pattern.

Since then, Yue Buqun has paid more attention to the cultivation of his inner self and the tempering of his moral character in martial arts. His vision has gradually become broader, and he eventually became a martial arts master. And this conversation between him and Li Yi has also become a good story in the martial arts world, which has been passed down to this day.

Li Yi looked at Yue Buqun's back, and he couldn't help but feel relieved. He knew that Yue Buqun had realized the true meaning of the pattern, and in the future, he would go further and higher in the way of martial arts. And all of this came from the tea in the cup and Li Yi's profound insights on the pattern.

Li Yi stood in the empty martial arts training ground, the Golden Snake Sword in his hand flashing golden light in the sun. Opposite him, Yuan Chengzhi held the Jade Blood Sword, his eyes firm and sharp. The two famous swords, one gold and one green, seemed to be able to feel each other's sharpness in the air.

Li Yi smiled slightly and said, "Brother Yuan, it's an honor to fight you today." Yuan Chengzhi nodded and responded, "Brother Li, please teach me." As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yi moved, and the Golden Snake Sword came out of a cave like a spirit snake, heading straight for Yuan Chengzhi's face.

Yuan Chengzhi's eyes condensed, and he swung the Jade Blood Sword lightly, deftly blocking the attack of the Golden Snake Sword. The two swords collided, sparks flew. Li Yi flipped his wrist, and the Golden Snake Sword went down, slashing across Yuan Chengzhi's waist. Yuan Chengzhi moved slightly, dodged sideways, and stabbed Li Yi's shoulder with a backhanded sword.

Li Yi's eyes flashed with approval, and he leaned back to avoid the tip of the sword. At the same time, the Golden Snake Sword slashed from bottom to top towards Yuan Chengzhi's wrist. Yuan Chengzhi drew back his sword and the two swords intersected again, making a crisp sound. The two of them fought back and forth, and the sword shadows intertwined, and it was difficult to tell who was better for a while.

The Golden Snake Sword was agile and swift, like a dancing golden snake, and each attack had a strange trajectory that was hard to predict. The Jade Blood Sword was steady and powerful, and each strike contained deep internal strength, as if it could split mountains and crack rocks. The two sword techniques showed completely different charms at this moment.

Li Yi and Yuan Chengzhi are both famous swordsmen in the martial arts world. Li Yi is a disciple of the Golden Snake Prince, and his swordsmanship is strange and changeable, and his moves are ruthless. Yuan Chengzhi is a disciple of the Huashan School, and has received the true teachings of Mu Renqing. His swordsmanship is upright, but also contains murderous intentions. The two of them are fighting today, not only to compare martial arts, but also to verify their own swordsmanship.

As time went by, the sweat on their bodies gradually soaked their clothes. However, their movements became faster and faster, and their swordsmanship became more and more exquisite. Li Yi's Golden Snake Sword seemed to have turned into a golden python, and every attack was full of overwhelming momentum. And Yuan Chengzhi's Jade Blood Sword was like a green dragon, flexibly shuttling through the Golden Snake Sword's offensive, looking for opportunities to counterattack.

Suddenly, Li Yi's eyes flashed, and the Golden Snake Sword accelerated suddenly, piercing Yuan Chengzhi's throat like lightning. Yuan Chengzhi was startled, and the Jade Blood Sword was across his chest, barely blocking the attack. However, Li Yi's offensive did not stop, and the Golden Snake Sword attacked again and again, sweeping over like a storm.

Yuan Chengzhi retreated again and again, and was in danger. However, at this critical moment, he suddenly remembered what his master Mu Renqing had taught him: "The way of swordsmanship is to use stillness to control movement and to use softness to overcome hardness." Yuan Chengzhi's mind suddenly became clear, and the swordsmanship of the Jade Blood Sword suddenly changed, becoming soft and slow.

Li Yi's Golden Snake Sword attacked like a violent storm, but it seemed to be stuck in a quagmire and could not exert its due power. Yuan Chengzhi's Jade Blood Sword was like a flexible fish, shuttling between the gaps of the Golden Snake Sword, constantly looking for opportunities to counterattack.

Finally, Yuan Chengzhi seized a flaw and thrust out the Jade Blood Sword, pointing directly at Li Yi's chest. Li Yi's eyes condensed, and the Golden Snake Sword hurriedly returned to defend, but it was too late. The tip of the Jade Blood Sword stopped in front of Li Yi's chest, only an inch away from his skin.

Li Yi smiled bitterly, put away the Golden Snake Sword, and said, "Brother Yuan, thank you for letting me." Yuan Chengzhi also put away the Jade Blood Sword, and said, "Brother Li, today's battle has benefited me a lot." The two smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.

At this moment, Li Yi held the Golden Snake Sword and faced the Jade Blood Sword. Although he was defeated by Yuan Chengzhi in the end, this battle gave him a deeper understanding of swordsmanship. Yuan Chengzhi also verified his swordsmanship through this battle, and strengthened his belief in walking in the world.

As the sun sets, the figures of the two men gradually fade away in the martial arts training ground, leaving behind only the legend of the two famous swords, which spread throughout the world.

Li Yi said to Hong Qigong with a chuckle, "Qigong, your Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are pretty good, but my Free and Easy Palms are not weak either." As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere around him suddenly became tense, as if the air was filled with an invisible smell of gunpowder. Hong Qigong's eyes condensed, and he smiled, "Boy, your Free and Easy Palms are indeed quite good, but the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are not in vain."

Li Yi smiled slightly, appearing confident: "Qi Gong, I respect you as a senior in the martial arts world, but in martial arts, there is no strongest, only stronger. Today, I would like to learn from you so that we can verify each other's learning." Hong Qi Gong laughed and responded generously: "Okay! Okay! I also want to see the power of your Xiaoyao Palm!"

As soon as the words fell, Li Yi's figure flashed, and the whole person seemed to turn into a light smoke, and instantly appeared in front of Hong Qigong, and slapped out with a palm, seemingly light and fluttering, but it contained infinite strength. Hong Qigong's eyes were stern, and he raised his right hand calmly, and greeted it with an Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. The two powerful palm forces collided with each other, making a dull loud noise, and the surrounding air seemed to be squeezed and deformed.

Qi Gong smiled slightly: "Your Xiaoyao Palm Technique is also quite amazing. The palm power is gentle but also has a hidden edge, which makes it hard to defend against."

Li Yi smiled slightly and attacked again. This time, his palm technique was more graceful and agile, as if he was dancing, but it also contained endless murderous intent. Hong Qigong's eyes were solemn, and the power of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms surged out like a tide, one wave after another. The two fought back and forth, and it was hard to tell who was better.

The people around were stunned. They had never seen such a wonderful competition. Li Yi's free and easy palm technique was as smooth as flowing water, light and graceful, but also concealed endless murderous intent; while Hong Qigong's Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms was extremely fierce and powerful, as if it could destroy everything. The two had their own strengths, and it was difficult to tell who was better.

After hundreds of moves, the two finally stopped. Li Yi was slightly out of breath, but his face was full of excitement: "Qi Gong, today's battle has benefited me a lot. I hope you can forgive me if I have offended you." Hong Qi Gong laughed and patted Li Yi on the shoulder: "Boy, you are very talented and your martial arts are quite extraordinary. In the future, you will definitely make a name for yourself in the martial arts world."

Li Yi smiled slightly, clasped his fists and said, "Sir, thank you for your praise. I would like to ask you something. The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms and the Free and Easy Palms each have their own merits. I wonder what the differences and similarities are between these two palms, Sir?"

Hong Qigong smiled slightly and said slowly: "The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are known for their ferocity, and the emphasis is on one force overcoming ten skills. The Free and Easy Palm, on the other hand, uses softness to overcome hardness, and the emphasis is on using stillness to overcome movement, and using softness to overcome hardness. The two seem completely different, but in fact they complement each other. On the road of martial arts, there is no absolute strength or weakness, only what suits you is the best."

Li Yi suddenly realized what he said: "Sir, you are right. I am grateful for your advice." Hong Qigong smiled and said: "Martial arts are profound and extensive. We need to keep exploring to understand the mysteries."

Li Yi nodded, and his admiration for Hong Qigong grew even stronger. The two smiled at each other, as if they had forgotten the duel just now. At this moment, they were no longer opponents, but confidants on the road of martial arts.

As the sun sets, the two stand side by side, looking at the sunset in the sky. Li Yi sighs and says, "Seventh Master, I am so lucky to be able to spar with you today. I would also like to ask you, what is the ultimate in martial arts?"

Hong Qigong smiled slightly and said slowly: "The pinnacle of martial arts is not only about the exquisiteness of the moves, but also about the improvement of your state of mind. When your heart reaches a certain level, your martial arts will also rise accordingly. A true martial arts master is not only a master of martial arts, but also a broad mind. A benevolent person is invincible."

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