mesbooks Chapter 218 Sword Test Grandmaster
Chapter 218 Sword Test Grandmaster
This praise is truly high. There are countless swordsmen in this world, and the strongest are as numerous as the sea of fish. But you are not too happy. Defeating Cold Blood is only the first step of your mission. The difficulty is indeed high.
[However, the reward for this quest is quite tempting. It seems to be a one-shot deal. Simply defeating Cold Blood has greatly improved your swordsmanship, easily breaking through a long-standing bottleneck. You have obtained Basic Swordsmanship (Master Level)]
After defeating Leng Xue, you set your sights on the second swordsman near Luoyang, Jing Wuming, the right-hand man of Jinqian Gang leader Shangguan Jinhong, known for his left-handed swordsmanship. You held off on challenging him for now, as the Six Gates received a tip that Baiyun City Lord Ye Gucheng had already departed for Beijing. Everyone in the Six Gates was extremely wary of this swordsman's movements. You, however, were fine. Ye Gucheng would sooner or later become your nemesis.
On March 23, 3, you officially began your career as a lackey of the imperial court in Luoyang City. According to your career plan, being a lackey of the imperial court was your best way to earn side quests, gain experience, and interact with other players. You had to stick with it for at least a while, just like every girl's monthly relatives. It was painful and uncomfortable, but you had to endure it.
Compared to Yangzhou, Luoyang City, worthy of being the imperial capital, is a bit more complex. Besides the Six Gates, there are also major factions surrounding it, such as the Golden Wind and Drizzle Tower, the Six and a Half Hall, the Money Gang, and the Jingnian Zen Temple. Several major sects within the Demonic Sect also occupy this area, and these major factions frequently clash openly and covertly, forcing each other into submission. To better establish yourself in Luoyang, you also didn't forget to bring along the players you've been training in Yangzhou. After six months of training, these players' strength has improved significantly, and they're now roughly on par with Zhu Baokun. The strongest one is as powerful as two Zhu Baokuns, making them very useful.
On your first day in office, you witnessed a conflict between the Golden Wind and Drizzle Tower and the Money Gang. Jing Wuming was involved. Although you didn't fight him, you did observe the entire process of his attack and gained some insights.
[In the following period, besides constantly completing quests to capture criminals and improve yourself, you also didn't forget to send your players to trouble the Money Gang. Thus, you were able to observe Jing Wuming's attacks several times. His swordsmanship was not only mysterious and strange, but also focused on unconventional moves. Each strike hit a part of the opponent that they would never expect. However, this unconventional approach was actually his weakness.]
On March 23, 3, you formally challenged Jing Wuming to a duel three days later in the peach blossom forest seven miles outside the city to exchange swordsmanship.
On March 23, 3rd year, as a swordsman, Jing Wuming naturally wouldn't refuse such a challenge. Amidst the swirling petals of the peach blossom forest, Jing Wuming boldly drew his sword. But you struck with a single, gentle blow, like an antelope snagging a horn. Before his opponent could strike, before his sword's momentum had even begun to unleash, you stabbed him where it hurt the most.
Jing Wuming then unleashed his swift sword, but more than a dozen consecutive strikes were obliterated by your seemingly casual strikes. Your swordsmanship, on the other hand, was effortless and effortless, your aura rising steadily. A moment later, a dazzling streak of light flashed through the dancing peach petals! As it passed, Jing Wuming was already struck by the sword and fell, leaving everyone present stunned. You have gained the Elite Specialty (Weakness Strike).
After defeating Jing Wuming, your swordsmanship not only improved further, but you also gained a lot of insights into swordsmanship. At this point, you vaguely understood that this quest might be meant to guide you to conquer the world and become the most powerful swordsman in the game "Xia Ke Xing"—no, more like a Sword God.
On March 23, 3, you set out again, heading for Shaolin Temple. This time, you disguised yourself as a pilgrim, your goal naturally being the Nine Yang Manual, one of Jin Yong's three martial arts cheats, hidden in the Shaolin Temple's Sutra Library. While it might not be possible to practice it alongside the Nine Yin Manual, it could at least serve as a reference.
After you donated a large sum of money, indicating you only needed to copy a few sutras, the Shaolin Temple readily allowed you to proceed to the Sutra Library, but you had to be accompanied by a monk in charge of reception. After searching several bookshelves, you immediately spotted the Lankavatara Sutra hidden among a pile of ordinary sutras. This is the joy of being a hacker!
So, you spent a small fortune to obtain the Nine Yang Manual, which was copied between the pages of the Lankavatara Sutra. You copied it down right under the nose of the Shaolin Temple. You obtained the item, the Nine Yang Manual.
From March 23th to April 3st, 15rd year, you encountered some minor difficulties while attempting to fuse the three techniques. While you could acquire them using experience points, such skills merely added to the skill set, providing no additional strength. Finally, you gained inspiration while watching the sunrise and sunset. The "Book of Changes: The Book of Changes" states: "In the morning, advance the Yang Fire; in the evening, retreat the Yin Fu." When the Nine Yin and Nine Yang Qi met the Changsheng Jue Qi at the Niwan Palace, they naturally formed a spiral, flowing through the meridians in opposite directions, one forward and one backward. Thus, you inadvertently achieved a fundamental leap in your cultivation. As the saying goes: Climbing the mountain for sixty years with your head down, you will finally realize the light at the summit of Kunlun Mountain.
From April 23th to June 4st, 15rd year, in the space of nearly two months, you challenged numerous renowned swordsmen, including the venerable Sword God Zhuo Bufan; Ah Fei, a skilled swordsman whose swiftness surpassed even Jing Wuming; Jian Tan, a swordsman obsessed with collecting swords; and Yuan Chengzhi, whose Golden Snake Swordsmanship had just risen to fame. For a time, the heroes of Heluo were at their wit's end.
[You also once encountered Lu Xiaofeng, the man known for his "Telepathic Finger," who claimed that no matter what weapon his opponent wielded, be it a sword, a spear, or a whip, he could instantly clamp it between his right index and middle fingers, rendering it immobile. Out of curiosity, you wanted to test it, but the moment you drew your sword, Lu Xiaofeng immediately took off running. What a jerk!]
During this time, your swordsmanship has improved substantially. Now, even compared to some established swordsmen, you have a reasonable chance of winning. Next, you think you can challenge some famous masters.
Your status in the players' hearts has soared, reaching peak popularity. Your repeated challenges to powerful sword masters are seen by them as a test of your own swordsmanship, a path to becoming a master swordsman. Compared to other stingy NPCs, you are a virtual angel in their eyes. Not only do you assign them numerous quests, but you also teach them numerous martial arts. While some of these skills may be a bit pricey, you get what you pay for. Exquisite martial arts like the Great Demon Subduing Fist, Nine Yin Divine Claws, and Snake-like Raccoon Flip are not easily acquired.
Of course, you derived these martial arts from the Nine Yin Manual. In this world of advanced martial arts, the Nine Yin Manual is considered a unique skill, but there's no need to deliberately preserve it. Exploiting players and coercing them into doing your bidding is like an instinct ingrained in your DNA. Now, wherever you go, you're followed by a swarm of players, shouting chaotic slogans and eager to witness you challenge other masters, like a Star Constellation monster. It's impressive, but also a bit socially destructive.
In the latest Wulin Newcomer Rankings, published on June 23, 6rd year, you finally refreshed your ranking. You've now surpassed Qiao Feng, who was previously ranked second, and are now ranked second, behind Jian Chen. You're nicknamed the Little Sword Saint. Naturally, you've set your sights on Jian Chen.