Chapter 102 Too Right
"After being defeated, choosing to end his life... can be regarded as a kind of reunion for the lord and family of Dongyi City."
Faintly whispering from the crowd could be heard in his ears. Si Gujian turned his gaze to Li Chengze, sighed softly and said: "Gang Leader Li, please use your land, this matter needs to be settled."
Li Chengze responded readily: "Please!"
The moment he received the permission, Shadow's heart surged with uncontrollable excitement. He gently grasped it with his right hand, and the sword that had fallen to the ground seemed to be pulled by an invisible hand and returned to his palm instantly. His figure flashed, leaving behind blurry shadows, his speed was staggering.
"Oh my God, this speed!"
"Although the swordsmanship is not top-notch, the body technique is definitely otherworldly!"
"However, facing the master-level swordsman Si Gu Jian, I am afraid it will be difficult to escape bad luck with just physical skills..."
"Not necessarily. Sigu Jian is missing one arm, and his strength will inevitably be damaged. The outcome is unpredictable!"
Si Gu Jian slowly walked into the specially vacated competition venue and stared at the shadow calmly: "You can take action now. I will give you three chances to use the sword."
"After three swords, if you can't defeat me, it will be your end."
Seeing this scene, Xu Fengnian couldn't help but be confused: "Old Huang, why does this assassin insist on dying when he knows there is no hope?"
Jian Jiuhuang shook his head and sighed: "The heart of revenge will drive him. Besides, if he misses this time, it will be even harder for him to find such an opportunity."
Xu Fengnian asked: "Why do you say that?"
Jian Jiuhuang explained with a wry smile: "This matter may have something to do with me. After the battle with me, Si Gu Jian seemed to have an epiphany, and his swordsmanship reached a higher level. I tried to point out the deviations in his killing method, and I thought it would shake him. The sword heart unexpectedly made his sword intention more pure and transparent. The concept of swordsmanship he just explained is the best proof. "
"If my guess is correct, he has abandoned himself, and his killing methods have reached the state of perfection..." Xu Fengnian nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, secretly marveling at the breadth, depth and subtleties of the world of martial arts, and couldn't help but sigh: " It's really interesting!" However, he then thought with a little regret: "It's just that the speed of the battle is too fast. If it can be slowed down a little, the secrets of it may be understood more clearly."
Just as his thoughts were drifting away, Shadow finally launched an offensive. His figure flickered in and out of the field, traveling at high speed like a ghost, leaving behind dazzling afterimages. As the long sword is swung, it intersects with the light and blooms with colorful light. It is not only testing, but also looking for the opponent's weaknesses through constantly changing positions.
However, in the face of all this, Si Gu Jian just stood casually, the empty sleeve of his right arm swaying gently in the infuriating energy surging around him. The posture that seemed to be full of flaws was actually impeccable, making the shadow elusive.
When Li Chengze saw this, he couldn't help but sigh: "Shadow, I'm afraid I'm going to lose."
Wanwan chuckled at the side and said: "His personality is incompatible with the way of an assassin. Yang Xuyan's body skills and swordsmanship are just a cloak imposed on him. Gang leader, I'm afraid you have misjudged the wrong person."
Li Chengze was stunned when he heard this and asked in confusion: "There is such a thing between character and skills?"
Wanwan explained: "Perhaps everyone can practice the Zhengdao Kung Fu, but the Holy Sect martial arts is different. It takes shortcuts, does not follow common sense, and does not follow emotions. Look at the shadow, using the Phantom Demon Kung Fu like the Zhengdao Qinggong. , the magic sword technique has also become a child's play. He has justice in his heart, and he is lucky to be able to practice the Holy Sect Technique without going too far. "
As soon as these words came out, Li Chengze suddenly realized that in addition to skills, the way of cultivation also needs to be consistent with the mind in order to exert its greatest power. Li Chengze was stunned for a moment, secretly agreeing with what Wanwan said. Just as he was deep in his thoughts, the situation on the field suddenly changed.
After all, Shadow couldn't resist the temptation to fight Sigu Jian. He held the sword tightly and silently launched a surprise attack from behind Sigu Jian. Every step revealed his extreme caution and precise timing. If this were a test of strategy, he would undoubtedly win the house.
However, at this decisive moment, there were still three phantoms remaining in front of Sigu Jian, enough to confuse the sight of any mortal. But for Sigu Jian, these are just trivial blinders. As the master of the pinnacle of killing, his perception of danger is instinctive.
Almost at the moment when the tip of Shadow's sword was about to touch, the fingers of Si Gu Jian's left hand turned into a sword, and a sharp sword energy suddenly shot out, accurately grazing Shadow's right shoulder, leaving a slight wound and the crowd screaming.
Frightened, Shadow once again showed off his amazing body skills, and his figure flashed away, becoming invisible.
"There are still two opportunities for swordsmanship!" Si Gu Jian's voice echoed in the empty field, carrying unquestionable majesty.
Ye Liuyun was stroking his beard at the side, smiling and whispering to himself: "If it were me, I would definitely choose to retreat at this moment. After all, there are endless possibilities in living."
Ku He heard this, his eyes were deep, and he retorted: "Because of this, you are not a true swordsman. The way of swordsmanship is to have no regrets when using the sword, to have a clear mind and one's nature. Every sword is the pursuit of self and Tao."
The brief conversation between the two seemed to reveal some truth about the world of sword cultivation, causing everyone present to fall into deep thought.
"It is not the swordsman's way to retreat. If the sword's heart is covered with dust, it will be difficult to achieve swordsmanship."
Si Gu Jian's words were concise and profound. Even Ku He, who had never been deeply involved in the art of swordsmanship, felt the profound philosophy from it. In the world of swordsmen, swords and victory or defeat often transcend the weight of life.
Facing the shadow who once again tried to hide his figure and look for an opportunity to take out his phone, Sigu Jian calmly reminded:
"Although your body skills are wonderful, they are just like a passing cloud to me. Don't let your obsession mislead you." After saying that, he slowly closed his eyes, and a vast sword intent instantly filled the entire arena, as if even the air was gone. He was solidified by this sword intention.
The hidden shadow, under the pressure of this sword intent, had to reveal its figure, with a face full of unwillingness and struggle.
The sword in his hand buzzed with the zhenqi, but he was still unable to determine the direction of the attack.
His many years as an assassin have made him accustomed to waiting for the best opportunity to look for fleeting flaws. However, facing Si Gu Jian who had reached the advanced state, all the flaws seemed to disappear, leaving him in unprecedented confusion and chaos.
Shadow's heart was full of reluctance, and the tragic scene of his family's death kept replaying in his mind. It was a nightmare that could not be erased in his heart, and it accompanied him countless days and nights.
He simulated countless times in his dreams how to take revenge and how to end the enemy's life with a sword, but every attempt ended in failure. This time, he still can't get rid of this cycle, but the difference is that this failure will no longer be the end of the dream, but a cruel test of reality.
The buzzing sound of the sword echoed in the quiet air, seeming to be a reflection of Shadow's inner struggle and unwillingness. He knew that the gap between himself and Sigu Jian could no longer be bridged by skill. However, the hatred and desire for revenge buried deep in his heart prevented him from giving up easily.
(End of chapter)