The Sword Dao and the Martial Way were meant to be two separate paths. After embarking on cultivation, though there were some who excelled in martial arts, it was mostly used for self-defense and emergencies. More often, practitioners relied on techniques, Daoist incantations, or sect-style swordsmanship like the Thirty-Six Heavenly Qi-breaking Sword Technique.
However, the martial arts within the Supreme Daoist Scripture were, without exception, purely martial arts. They could be driven by True Qi or equally by Mana.
Previously, Su Chengyu's realm had not been high enough to perceive the distinction between the two clearly. Now, he understood exceedingly well just how ingenious it was to seamlessly integrate two entirely different paths into a single expression.
The world knows that strength can attest to the Dao.
Yet, the martial arts from the Supreme Daoist Scripture follow a unique and secluded path, transforming Dao into strength.
