The Blue Lotus Sword Canon
A Legendary Sword Technique
〈Blue Lotus Sword Canon〉
The moment Chen Huaian opened the golden jade slip, an overwhelming aura of divine swordsmanship radiated from it.
The system displayed a poetic introduction:
“I am a madman from Chu, singing and laughing at Confucius.
Holding a three-foot sword, I point directly at the sorrow of the nine heavens.”
The Blue Lotus Sword Canon was created by the legendary Blue Lotus Sword Immortal.
It contained 36 foundational sword chapters and 12 advanced sword styles, all classified as Immortal-grade techniques.
Anyone with functional meridians could learn it—
But to truly master it, one must possess:
✅ Sword Bones
✅ Sword Spirit Roots
✅ Sword Heart
Chen Huaian’s expression turned strange.
“Wait a minute… isn’t this just Li Bai?”
Wasn’t Li Bai supposed to be the Poet Immortal?
When did he become a Sword Immortal?!
He scratched his head.
“Eh, not surprising. These days, anything can be rewritten. If Tang Monk can wield a Gatling gun, why can’t Li Bai be a Sword Immortal?”
He shook his head and laughed.
No matter what, this was good news for Li Qingran.
Since she was a swordswoman, this top-tier sword technique was perfect for her.
Immortal swordsmanship?
It must be insanely powerful!
A Hardcore Sword Manual
As he flipped through the first page, he expected simple game instructions.
Instead—
A hand-painted illustration appeared, detailing a precise stance.
〈Sword Chapter 1: Crane Standing〉
📜 Instructions:
Stand with feet together, bend one knee, and lift the other foot like a crane.
Keep your body straight, hold the sword upright, and maintain a steady breath.
Align the sword parallel to your body, ensuring balance between your stance and breath.
A clear, hand-drawn diagram illustrated the posture.
Chen Huaian’s mouth twitched.
“Holy shit, is this some artistic masterpiece?”
The seriousness and detail in this game shocked him.
He kept flipping—
Each sword chapter had meticulously drawn step-by-step illustrations.
From beginner techniques like:
✅ 〈Sword Chapter 2: Relaxation〉
✅ 〈Sword Chapter 3: Holding the Blade〉
To advanced techniques like:
🔥 〈Sword Chapter 35: Return to Oneness〉
🔥 〈Sword Chapter 36: Free and Easy〉
He flipped to the end, expecting at least one shortcut.
Nope.
Every single chapter was fully detailed.
“Damn… these developers are insane.”
For a cheap cash-grab game, this level of detail was unbelievable.
The 36 sword chapters were just the foundation.
The real sword techniques—12 sword styles—were still locked.
Just as he was about to check them—
A system prompt popped up:
[You have not yet learned Sword Chapters 1–12. The sword styles are currently locked.]
A Brutal Training System
Chen Huaian frowned.
“Wait, I have to actually learn them first? How do I do that?”
He immediately searched for a pay-to-unlock button.
Nothing.
Instead, a prompt appeared:
[Would you like to begin training?]
〈Yes〉
〈Think about it〉
He clicked Yes.
The game screen flipped—
His phone camera turned on, switching to selfie mode.
A new overlay appeared on the screen:
[Please follow the instructions for Sword Chapter 1: Crane Standing.]
[Progress: First Glimpse (0%)]
Chen Huaian: “…”
The realization hit him.
This damn game wanted him to physically train in real life.
“Wait… is this game forcing me to practice?”
His face twitched.
He stared at himself on the screen.
If he wasn’t mistaken—
The game was telling him to stand like a crane, record himself, and upload the footage.
“Is this… a fucking joke?!”
He could already imagine the developers laughing.
Right now, some fat programmer was probably watching players through the servers, snacking on takeout, laughing his ass off.
“I, Chen Huaian, will not let you win!“
He folded his arms, waiting for the pay-to-skip button.
But—
Nothing happened.
He waited five minutes.
Still nothing.
No Choice But to Train
Chen Huaian rubbed his temples.
Fine. If he couldn’t skip it, maybe he could just give the sword canon to Li Qingran directly?
He dragged the [Blue Lotus Sword Canon] into Li Qingran’s inventory.
A new prompt appeared:
[You cannot teach Li Qingran the Blue Lotus Sword Canon until you have reached “Initial Glimpse” proficiency in the first 12 sword chapters.]
Chen Huaian: “…”
“WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!”
He clicked the help button in frustration.
A message appeared:
[This game is designed to provide a fully immersive experience. To guide your electronic girlfriend, you must also improve yourself. The iron must be hard to forge!]
Chen Huaian froze.
He felt…
Something shift in his heart.
Most games separated the player from the character.
No matter how skilled you were in-game, you weren’t the hero.
But this game…
It blurred the lines between fantasy and reality.
To teach Li Qingran, he had to become stronger himself.
A new feeling stirred within him.
The sense of accomplishment from personally training a disciple.
The thrill of overcoming obstacles together.
Watching Li Qingran grow stronger—through his guidance.
His lips curled into a smirk.
“Fine, then.”
“If I have to embarrass myself for Li Qingran’s sake—
“So be it.“
First Sword Practice
Chen Huaian set up his phone.
He took a deep breath and positioned himself—
A clothes hanger in hand, replacing a sword.
The instructions were clear, but the execution…
Was hell.
- The sword body must remain still.
- It must stay vertical.
- It must be perfectly parallel to the ground.
For two minutes, he held the pose.
Then—
His arms started aching.
His body trembled.
But when he checked the progress bar—
“1% completed.”
“…FUCK!”
An hour passed.
His back was soaked in sweat.
Muscles stiff.
Arms trembling.
But his determination never wavered.
“Fine… I’ll continue tomorrow.“
Just as he sat down to rest—
BANG!
A loud crash echoed at the door.
His heart jumped.
His eyes narrowed.
“Who the hell is there?”
