Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme-Chapter 946 - 584 Training

Chapter 946: Chapter 584: Training Chapter 946 -584: Training The loom’s clattering noise ceases, as Mulan weaves by the door.

One hears not the sound of the shuttle, only the girl’s heavy sighs!

The northern breeze carries the watchman’s gong, the cold light shines on the armor.

The general perished after a hundred battles, the warriors returned after a decade!

Returning, they see the Son of Heaven, who sits in the bright hall.

He grants twelve ranks of merits, rewarding them with immense wealth.

The Khan asks what she desires, Mulan has no need for the court’s honors, she only wishes for a swift steed, to return her child to their homeland!

Just as the poem says, Mulan was from a military household, her father was often ill, and with younger siblings to look after, when the Son of Heaven called for war, she enlisted in her father’s place, threw herself into the battlefield, and after ten years of war, she finally triumphantly returned to court.

But after receiving her title upon her return!

“As a daughter, I shouldn’t linger before the Son of Heaven for long, so I declined the rewards and only asked for a fine horse to return home and take care of my parents,” she said.

“However, on my journey home, I lodged in a village inn one night and saw the moon stained with blood, the heavens and earth transformed!”

Mulan’s gaze hardened, she said in a deep voice, “Beneath the blood moon, demon objects thrived, slaughtering wildly within the village.

I fought valiantly against them, but was overwhelmed, defeated step by step, and was eventually severely wounded by them.”

“Just at that critical moment, the void suddenly shattered, a beam of Spirit Light descended and caught my soul, pulling me into the Sky-reaching Tower, transforming me into a heroic spirit, awaiting the destiny’s decree.”

“Thereafter, it was in accordance with the fate’s contract, I came under the general’s command, and this body was reborn, returning to the state of my youthful days…”

Mulan revealed quite a bit of information in her narrative.

However, despite hearing this, Xu Yang still furrowed his brows, unable to unravel the mystery.

Mulan’s tale of becoming a hero was straightforward—she returned from taking her father’s place in the military, was ready to go home to care for her parents, but encountered a blood moon and bizarre demon objects on her way home.

She was nearly killed by them, and at the last moment, her soul was guided by a beam of Spirit Light and entered the Sky-reaching Tower.

The entire process was logical from start to finish.

But logic was futile—Xu Yang wanted to uncover the secrets behind this sequence of events.

Could the Sky-reaching Tower truly traverse time and space, pulling the souls of these epic legendary spirits from the past and future, transforming them into heroes to partake in the struggle of lords against the gods and demons?

If it had such capabilities, why not simply annihilate the Desire Realm?

Or does the Desire Realm also possess such power, such means?

Is this the work of a Golden Immortal or an Immortal?

Is Boxun truly so fearsome?

And who can contend with Boxun and change the world to this extent?

Sky-reaching Tower, Ten Thousand Demon Abyss, this gods and demons backdrop within the struggle for supremacy among lords—what is the ultimate goal?

Unknown, unknown, completely unknown!

The more vast the world, the more insignificant one feels.

But still, the same old saying—if your strength isn’t sufficient, don’t overthink things.

Obsessing over this, beyond making oneself miserable, serves no purpose.

So…

Xu Yang looked at Mulan, “Is this your reborn body?

“Indeed!”

Mulan nodded her head, “It might seem humble, General, please don’t take offense.”

Xu Yang smiled, “Then to the training ground, shall we spar a bit, get accustomed to how it feels?”

Hearing this, Mulan did not decline and immediately saluted in agreement, “Understood, General!”

“Then let’s go.”

Xu Yang smiled, took a step forward, and headed towards the Yellow Turban Training Ground.

The Yellow Turban Training Ground, serving as a military building, can be used to recruit/train soldiers, but since there are currently neither recruitment nor training missions, the training ground was empty, save for the field and equipment.

This is also a hidden feature of military buildings, providing a space for lords and heroes to engage in combat training.

Combat training can enhance weapon proficiency and grant minute amounts of experience.

Though it cannot compare to killing enemies, it is nonetheless better than nothing.

In addition to this, the “Coach” skills of lords and heroes can also enhance the effectiveness of training in the barracks, and some special skills can even increase levels, attributes, and skills through training.

Although Xu Yang and Mulan do not possess such skills, this did not hinder them from practicing together.

When the two arrived at the training ground, Xu Yang asked with a light smile, “Which weapons are you skilled with?”

Mulan responded with a smile, modestly replying, “I am somewhat proficient with blades, spears, swords, and halberds; I also have a fair understanding of horseback archery.

I’m not sure which skill the General would like to assess?”

Though the statement might seem self-praising, Xu Yang knew she was being modest.

According to the Mulan Poem and previous statements, this woman hailed from a military household.

What is a military household?

An ancient lineage system where registration meant a lifetime of military service, providing a steady source of troops for the imperial court.

In times of war, soldiers were conscripted from these households.

Although the status of military households was low—considered almost dishonorable—if one traces the lineage upward, it connects to distinguished military families.

The Hua family hadn’t reached that level, but they were above average within the military households.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have the treatment of “twelve volumes of military records, every volume bearing my father’s name.”

Beyond this, when Mulan enlisted, she had “bought a fine horse in the east market, and a saddle in the west,” indicating the financial state of the Hua family—who else have you seen bringing their own warhorse when enlisting?

Thus, the Hua family is a notable military lineage.

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Although Mulan is female, she is also proficient in horseback riding and martial arts above others.

This portrays the initial stage of Mulan, who then took her father’s place, fought for a decade, watched the general die in a hundred battles, the warriors return after ten years, received imperial rewards, qualified for entry into the Shangshu Platform—all these details demonstrate her extensive battle experience and outstanding merits.

Thus, when she said this to Xu Yang, she truly wasn’t boasting.

As a distinguished general, the martial arts she had honed through battles of life and death were extraordinary.

It was only after becoming a Hero and being reborn as a youth that her attribute values significantly surpassed those previously displayed on the panel.

From this, it was also clear that she was well-versed in the ways of the world, perfectly fitting the role of a “Commander Type Hero,” not merely a simpleton bent solely on brute force.

Seeing her modesty, Xu Yang also refrained from further comment, simply grabbing two training spears with blunt damage attributes: “Let’s first test your spear skills!”

With that, he tossed a long spear to her.

Mulan’s gaze sharpened as she caught the long spear and bowed, “Please, General, instruct me!”

“Come!”

Xu Yang smiled, said no more, and his spear moved like a dragon.

Although there was no cold light, one could see the swift movements, dizzying those who watched.

Mulan’s gaze sharpened, and she hastily defended herself, their spears clashing in the training ground, creating waves of noise.

However…

“Bang!”

In just a moment, a decisive strike.

The spearhead, wrapped in thick cloth, thrust like a dragon straight at Mulan’s neck, precise and without sparing or adding anything.

There was no blood nor injury, yet the outcome was determined.

Mulan stood frozen, her expression bewildered as she stared at the person in front of her and the spearhead lightly pressing against her throat, struggling to accept the result.

As previously mentioned, being a legendary military heroine skilled in riding and archery and proficient in all weapons, especially in spear skills, although not comparable to those few peerless warriors of ancient and modern times, she was certainly first-rate.

But now…

“Your spear skill is good, but it still needs polishing.”

Xu Yang commented, then withdrew his spear and picked up a wooden sword: “Let’s try the sword next.”

Hearing this, Mulan could not say much but took the wooden sword, treating the matter with even greater caution: “Please, General, grant me instruction!”

“No!”

Xu Yang shook his head and chuckled, “This time, you attack.”

“Hmm!?”

Mulan’s gaze sharpened, but she said no more and immediately lunged with her sword.

Xu Yang smiled and responded calmly.

His movements seemed simple, but they were incredibly precise, each move nearly sublime.

“Clap!

Clap!

Clap!”

Thus, the sound of their swordplay rang out crisp and intense, echoing through the training ground.

And in just a moment…

“Crack!”

A soft sound, and the swordplay abruptly stopped.

Mulan stood in place, looking at Xu Yang before her, then at the wooden sword pressing against her neck, unsure of what to do.

After a long while, she finally reacted, lowered her sword, and respectfully bowed, “General, your martial skills are transcendent; I am unable to match them!”

Xu Yang shook his head, not swayed by the praise and continued his critique: “Your swordsmanship is weaker than your spear skills, and there are many areas needing improvement.

Moreover, your spear tactics anticipate defense even before attacking.

While this is indeed the prudent way to think of defeat to ensure victory, it also dulls the sharpness.

You should reach the peak, then at the limits, vary your tactics, alternating between rigidity and flexibility.”

Listening to Xu Yang, Mulan’s face showed astonishment and it took her a while to respond, “Thank you for your guidance, General.

Mulan will definitely correct her mistakes.”

“Unity of knowledge and action leads to the ultimate way.”

Xu Yang smiled, and without further words, he gestured: “Another round!”

Mulan’s gaze sharpened, and she immediately responded, “Yes!”

“Clap clap clap!”

For a time, the sound of their sword fight filled the training grounds incessantly.

And so it went on, for how long, one might not know…

“Clap!!!”

A crisp sound, the wooden sword broke, and Mulan stepped back half a step, again feeling a foreign object at her neck, even a bit painful.

But she couldn’t attend to that, merely gasping for breath, drenched in sweat, her hair in disarray, and damp — clearly overwhelmed and unable to withstand further.

In contrast, Xu Yang remained composed and relaxed, having not even used his True Power.

Looking at Mulan, disheveled and marked with the scars of sword and spear, he said no more but moved the wooden sword away: “That’s enough for today.

Go and rest.”

“Thank you for your guidance, General.

Mulan will seek your instruction again tomorrow!”

Upon hearing this, although Mulan felt somewhat relieved, she still mustered the strength to bow, then dragged her exhausted body away from the training ground toward her assigned civilian house.

Watching her departing figure, Xu Yang shook his head and opened the attribute panel record.

“You have completed one training battle!”

“Mulan has gained 1000 experience points!”

“Mulan has advanced to Level 2!”

“Due to your instruction, Mulan’s weapon handling skills have improved by one level!”

“Due to your instruction, Mulan has gained comprehension!”

“Mulan’s one-handed weapon use has advanced to master level!”

“Mulan’s long pole weapon use has advanced to master level!”

“Your one-handedWeapon use has advanced to master level!”

“Your long pole weapon use has advanced to master level!”

“Mulan’s affinity with you has increased by 20 points!”

“…”