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Saga of Primaveral Blade: March's Diary
The information here comes from a post made by the official account on Hoyolab on 4 August 2024.
Rumor has it that there is a young maiden in the universe who was instructed by brilliant masters through coincidence. After just a few days of training, and using but her own strength, she cut apart 10 exquisitely made mechas using her blades and brought peace to the land. Thereafter, everyone in the area proclaimed her “Super-March.”
Super-March couldn't bear the thought of having her swordplay lost in the ages, so she recorded her various experiences during her training, hoping to help someone in need someday.
“March, are you sure you want to write this as the book's quote?”
Swordplay Requires Diligent Practice
Standing firm, collect your breath, and believe that you are the best. Draw back your sword, hand in the air, and get your enemy feeling scared. Spinning steps with a relaxed wrist, takes a while to get the gist. Approach sideways and wait for your moment, this is how you crush your opponent.
— Added by March 7th
March 7th: Speed is what determines the victor in the realm of martial arts! If you wish to reach a victorious outcome, then you must train hard every day.
Yanqing: Miss March is persevering, willing to purchase berrypheasant skewers every day to learn new techniques.
Swordplay Must Be Honed
Drop you arm and slash across the core, they're now two halves forevermore. Chain of strikes, diagonal sweep, with each blow slash strong and deep.
Precision counts, not just the show, the key is a decisive blow. One strike to kill, that's the trick, strength can make the miracle stick.
— Added by March 7th
March 7th: Give up! You can't beat me! Giving every opponent a chance to surrender is the cultivation of a proper swordmaster.
Yunli: Indeed, the wooden dummy is so close to admitting defeat that all it needs to do is learn the power of speech.
Sword Skill Mastery
“Force comes from footwork, and mastery arrives by way of comprehensive study.”
Master Yanqing's swordplay is centered around footwork while Master Yunli's is focused on strength. Though both have different preferences, ultimately, each seeks the same end. If you have only footwork and no strength, your blade has no destructive power. If you have only brute strength and no footwork, your moves become repetitive and predictable.
Keep your masters' teachings close to mind, and only through integrating all learnings can one become truly capable!
— Added by March 7th
March 7th: Swordplay acuity is extremely important! Watch my Tiger-Crane Dual Fist Stance!
Note: This move needs to be developed through upgrades. I learned a few more gestures recently.
Trailblazer: Congratulations to March 7th for passing her graduation exam!