But now it's different. He is Ning Fengzhi's disciple, with a noble status in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Not only does he have Ning Haiyan, a Soul Saint bodyguard and fighter, but the sect also has dedicated physicians, healing-type Soul Masters, and cooks who can minimize the aftereffects of his high-intensity training. He can train with peace of mind.
Taking out a notebook from his storage ring, it contained Xu Yang's training plans for various types of Soul Masters he might become before awakening his Spirit. Although immature, it was his effort.
Flipping the notebook to the latest page, Xu Yang began planning according to his own Spirit characteristics.
"First of all, Soul Power cultivation is definitely the top priority. Meditate for at least two hours every day to improve Soul Power and gradually convert the Soul Power in the body into Sun Soul Power. This is fundamental!"
"Then there's physical training. Running, push-ups, squats, swimming, pull-ups, all of these can be arranged. This kind of high-intensity training needs at least two hours."
"However, this kind of physical exercise is not a long-term solution. We must research a method of using Soul Power to temper the body. This will be entrusted to Uncle Ning. It would be a waste not to use such a good tool!"
Thinking of having Ning Haiyan bury himself in researching Soul Power body tempering methods, Xu Yang couldn't help but chuckle. This was also a helpless thing. He was just a small Soul Master, without enough knowledge and experience. How could he have as thorough an understanding of Soul Power as a Soul Saint? It would be foolish not to use him.
"Then there's the learning of combat skills. In addition to the application of the Spirit, I also want to learn swordsmanship and archery. These two are simple enough, and only need to be practiced diligently every day. It shouldn't take too much time."
Learning swordsmanship and archery was something Xu Yang had considered a long time ago, not only thinking about increasing his means of dealing with enemies, but also because of Chen Xin's existence.
Sword Dao Chen Xin allowed him to see the existence of Sword Intent, a mysterious and profound concept, in Douluo Continent, showing that the path of skill could also be followed.
Moreover, he is now in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, with Chen Xin, a Sword Dao grandmaster, which can save him a lot of detours. With enough effort, he might be able to learn the Seven Kill Swordplay, and even simplify the swordplay into saber techniques. At that time, he might even be able to venture into the Slaughter City.
As for why he doesn't practice swordsmanship but saber techniques, it's just because practicing saber techniques and archery is easier. There aren't so many twists and turns, just practice.
In this way, Xu Yang spent an hour recording all the thoughts in his mind in the notebook.
He didn't know until he looked, but he was shocked to see that there were three full pages of plans. After a rough calculation, if he trained completely according to the contents of the notebook, he would be short twenty hours every day.
"Hmm! It seems the plan needs to be changed!"
Using a pen to erase many unimportant practices in the plan, he finally picked and chose, leaving only four items: Soul Power, Spirit, skills, and physical fitness. The rest would have to wait until later when he had time.
Closing the notebook, Xu Yang planned to go to Ning Haiyan to start practicing saber techniques first.
Ning Haiyan's Spirit is the Blazing Flame Blade, and he has also received guidance from Chen Xin. His saber techniques are also superb, enough to teach Xu Yang, a beginner.
It was already dark, and the characteristics of Xu Yang's Spirit meant that he spent most of the day cultivating Soul Power, and could only use the night to train.
After listening to Xu Yang's request, Ning Haiyan fell silent. He didn't expect that Xu Yang, a genius, wouldn't focus on studying his own Spirit, but would think of asking him to learn saber techniques. Was his head kicked by a donkey?
"That... Young Master, you should focus on learning the skills of a power attack system Soul Master. There's no need to waste time on saber techniques! If the Sect Leader finds out, this subordinate will be scolded." Ning Haiyan earnestly advised.
"It's okay, I'll talk to Teacher myself. You just need to teach me. I'll take responsibility for anything! If you don't teach me, I'll find someone else in the sect." Xu Yang shook his head, looking at Ning Haiyan with a serious face. He was determined to learn this saber technique today.
"Alright then! But the Sect Leader's side..."
"I'll go talk about it tomorrow morning!"
"Sigh! Young Master, come with me!"
Seeing Xu Yang so determined, Ning Haiyan sighed leisurely, turned around and led Xu Yang towards the training ground not far away.
After arriving at the training ground, Ning Haiyan threw a wooden knife to Xu Yang from the weapon rack next to him, and then said seriously: "Since Young Master wants to learn saber techniques, then you must strictly follow my requirements from now on. Even if you complain, you can't stop."
"That's natural!"
"I just don't know if Young Master wants to learn my Blazing Flame Blade, or just learn the most basic saber techniques, just enough to use!"
"Basic saber techniques, the simpler the better!"
Hearing this answer, Ning Haiyan felt relieved. He felt that learning only the basic saber techniques was acceptable. If Xu Yang really wanted to learn his Blazing Flame Blade technique, he would have to consider reporting to the Sect Leader, so the Sect Leader could make the decision.
He didn't want a genius to be ruined in his hands because of not focusing on his main task.
"Since you want to learn the simplest saber technique, then I will teach you three moves. All the saber techniques in the entire Douluo Continent evolved from these three moves."
"These three moves are: downward chop, horizontal sweep, and upward lift. As long as you can skillfully use these three moves, you can be considered to know how to use a saber!"
As he said that, Ning Haiyan waved the wooden saber in his hand and chopped down, then swept horizontally, and finally lifted upwards. These three movements were done in one go, exceptionally smooth, giving people a feeling that it should be so.
Isn't this just Splitting the Mountain with Force and Sweeping Through Thousands of Troops?!
Xu Yang resisted the urge to complain in his heart, gripped the saber in his hand, and began to practice Ning Haiyan's movements. Unexpectedly, as soon as he chopped down, he was stopped by Ning Haiyan, who helped to correct his mistakes.
"Young Master, move your right hand back a little more, it will be easier to exert force this way!"
"Don't forget footwork and body movement. In any Soul Master's battle, footwork and body movement are the key to victory. Simply waving the saber is useless, it will only allow people to easily dodge!"
"Too much force, you must leave at least 30% of your strength when you strike, to give yourself a chance to change your move. Doing this will only allow the enemy to seize your weakness."
"Pay attention to the mobilization of Soul Power, don't purely use physical strength. Without Soul Power, what's the use of how powerful your saber technique is!"
"..."
Ning Haiyan's training was very strict. Every time he made a mistake, he would stop him immediately, correct Xu Yang's mistakes, and personally demonstrate from the side, striving to make every strike of Xu Yang reach a perfect state.
Xu Yang also learned very seriously.
The two of them taught and learned like this, until about ten o'clock in the evening when Ning Haiyan had to rest before they stopped.
Xu Yang also rarely chose to go to bed early. He didn't forget that he had to get up early the next day to see if he could use the 'Morning Light' Soul Skill to guide the Eastern Purple Qi.