Chapter 5: Swordsmanship - Decapitation

A thick leg followed closely, striking firmly against Xu Yiyang's chest and sending him flying

Xu Yiyang did not expect that his strength had made such significant progress

Today, I will put an end to your uselessness here!

This time, the flow of true energy was even smoother, and the sword light was sharper! Occasionally, streams of true energy would shoot out from the sword, crashing into the solid rocks and immediately exploding, shattering the stones into pieces

What appeared before his eyes was none other than the instigator of the insults directed at him that day, who had also incited Zhao Buqun to harm Ye Xueer—Xue Hu

Xu Yiyang's eyes erupted with a blood-red light. With a sharp shout, he leaped high into the air, and a vast sword light cleaved through the heavens and split the sun, instantly arriving before Xue Hu

Xu Yiyang was astonished; he never expected that Xue Hu would actually talk to him about fairness

If you wish to die, I shall grant your wish! Xu Yiyang coldly gazed at Xue Hu

Upon further investigation, there were still some small booklets in the bag that recorded insights on cultivation, as well as a manual titled "Thunder Sword" detailing sword techniques. The scattered gold pieces added up to several hundred taels.

The initial move of the sword technique "Mountain-Splitting Slash"

Watching the agile figure, Xu Yiyang unconsciously began to imitate. His vital energy started to flow along the marked path, and then his entire body began to move frantically.

Upon opening it, there were only two bottles of wound ointment available for use at that moment. After applying the medicine to the wound and bandaging it, Xu Yiyang immediately felt much more at ease

"Swordsmanship?" Xu Yiyang fell silent for a moment, "What is swordsmanship?"

However, such a good mood was shattered at dusk

Xue Hu only felt a tremendous force strike him, a sharp pain in his chest, and he could no longer muster any strength.

The sword box furrowed its brow, swirling around in Xu Yiyang's mind for quite a while before finally saying: "What you say is also acceptable! Swordsmanship, the technique of fighting with a sword, haha, is indeed similar in essence!"

While meditating, footsteps suddenly sounded behind Xu Yiyang. A chill ran through his heart, and he immediately turned to look, but a rush of blood surged up.

Since Xu Yiyang harbored murderous intent, there was no reason for him to hesitate. Observing Xue Hu still so complacent, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh in his heart

Xue Hu succeeded, his brilliance shining forth, as a heavy long sword measuring seven feet in length appeared in his hand

Although it was already dusk, as a sword master of the Insight level, Xue Hu's gaze was remarkably sharp; he had long since noticed that the person ahead was Xu Yiyang

Xu Yiyang immediately countered the attack, simultaneously delivering a powerful kick. With a sharp sound, Xue Hu was sent flying backward, his originally dark face turning completely pale.

"Then, I have not offended you, yet you take pleasure in bullying me. Is that fair?" Xu Yiyang's voice grew increasingly cold, "Xue'er has not offended you either, yet you have continuously slandered her. Is that fair? You are the least qualified to utter those two words!"

Then a piercing wail was heard, and blood burst forth!

The swordsman at the level of insight has already refined his body to a certain realm. Usually, Xue Hu would allow Xu Yiyang to punch and kick him without fear of injury. However, today's situation is somewhat different

A moment of astonishment passed, and Xu Yiyang stepped forward, the blade of his sword resting against his neck: "Xue Hu, have you ever considered that this day would come?"

Combined with Xue Hu's physique and the menacingly heavy bone-cutting sword, it instills a sense of dread in those who behold it

How could this waste have such great strength? Xue Hu was somewhat surprised, and then a surge of anger filled his mind

As soon as he opened m.hetushu.com, a figure immediately sprang into action with agility. In his hand was a sword that resembled a swift sword of ancient Eastern design! ... Moreover, the figure was surprisingly transparent, revealing red lines that indicated the flow of energy ... Xu Yiyang understood that these were the pathways of true energy circulation

Xue Hu strode out fiercely, slashing diagonally with his sword. The surging sword energy immediately bound Xu Yiyang heavily in place, as if it were a shackle.

"As a worthless person, you have no right to enter the sect!" Yet Xue Hu remained unrepentant, holding his head high, "Is this fair? You, a worthless person, enter the inner sect while countless disciples in the outer sect are left without such opportunity?"

Beneath the blood-red setting sun, a figure glided like a ghostly apparition, sweeping over the mud, brushing past the bushes, and skimming across the water surface

You all must pay the price! With a sword in hand, Xu Yiyang roared loudly, a feeling of indescribable exhilaration surged within his heart

It is fortunate that Xue Hu responded swiftly and appropriately, which averted the crisis of the Sword Manor's collapse. However, despite this timely intervention, a regression in status is indeed unavoidable

Subsequently, Xu Yiyang found a leather pouch on Xue Hu's corpse, which was filled with various items

Xu Yiyang knew that he absolutely could not allow Xue Hu to summon the sword weapon! Although sword cultivators possess bodies as strong as steel and immense strength, their true power lies in the sword weapon they have nurtured.

Xu Yiyang burst into laughter, the murderous intent that had been wavering in his heart ignited in an instant: "What are you, defeated by a useless person?"

Xu Yiyang let out a sigh of relief: "So it was just swordsmanship!"

Xue Huyun unleashed his sword energy, his large hands clenched into fists, striking out with great force

Amidst the crimson rocks, a figure surged like a dragon, the shadows of the sword painting a vivid picture, with beams of sword light dazzling and the aura of killing intent swirling incessantly. Xu Yiyang had completely immersed himself in the sword technique, having executed it from beginning to end according to the figure in his mind, and could not help but start again from the beginning.

Subsequently, while he was feeling the swordsmanship and recovering his true energy, his thoughts began to wander. Just thinking about how, in such a short time, he had transformed into a completely different person made him feel happy and grateful, grateful for the existence of the sword box

Xue Hu was momentarily stunned, unable to utter another word

This is what you brought upon yourself

Xu Yiyang quietly opened his eyes, feeling a surge of true energy in his dantian, his entire body brimming with vitality

The destruction of the sword caused immediate chaos and turmoil within the Sword Manor. Even Xue Hu found it difficult to suppress the situation for a moment. However, as a disciple of the inner sect of the Sacred Sword Sect, he possessed substantial cultivation. Xue Hu quickly retrieved the two broken pieces of the sword back into the Sword Manor, which barely managed to calm the ensuing turbulence.

However, why is it not the case that true energy circulates and accumulates in advance, and then the sword technique is released

The brilliance of this water burst actually severed Xue Hu's bone-slicing sword with a single strike

Draw the sword! With a sharp command, a flash of brilliance! Immediately, blood is splattered.

"Did I not teach you a set of sword techniques last time?" The sword box had remained silent for a long time, and it finally jumped out as soon as Xu Yiyang regained his composure

Only Xu Yiyang did not notice that not far away, an outer sect disciple happened to witness this scene

After receiving the so-called sword techniques imparted by the sword box, Xu Yiyang immediately began to review them in his mind

Truly, as an elite inner disciple of the Sacred Sword Sect, one can not only launch attacks to thwart the enemy's strikes but also summon sword artifacts while multitasking!

It is not advisable to stay here for long; it is also time to return to the sect

You actually hurt me, I truly underestimated you

Xue Hu collapsed to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth. However, he remained defiant, casting a disdainful glance at Xu Yiyang and said, "You worthless fool, if you have the guts, kill me!"

"When have I ever offended you?" Xu Yiyang's hands trembled slightly, his heart in turmoil. The opponent who had bullied him for an entire year, whom he had been unable to contend with, now had their life and death in his hands, to be taken or given at will, entirely at his discretion

Not good! Xu Yiyang was greatly alarmed, and his vital energy erupted completely! After a hard struggle, he managed to break free from the confinement of the sword energy, barely managing to dodge to the side, but his shoulder was still sliced off a chunk of flesh the size of a palm.

However, you come every day to humiliate and oppress me, even beating me until I am covered in wounds! What enmity or grievance do we have?" Xu Yiyang's voice was deep, filled with murderous intent

Go die!

Xue Hu covered his blood-soaked arm, consumed by rage. With a fierce punch, he struck out, while simultaneously delivering a silent kick beneath him. At the same time, a radiant aura surrounded him, and a circle of light appeared at his feet.

"This is what Brother Zhao said, not what I said." Xue Hu, however, cast a sidelong glance at Xu Yiyang and said, "In my opinion, a useless person like you, who relies on women to sell themselves to gain entry into the sect, should be killed with a single sword strike. Why all this unnecessary talk!"

The sword box was taken aback: "My lord, this world is truly backward. Do they not even know about swordsmanship? Swordsmanship is the art of combat with a sword!"

Xue Hu's expression also grew serious; he never expected that even after summoning his sword and elevating his power to the utmost, he could not restrain Xu Yiyang, whom he regarded as a useless person! As Xu Yiyang charged forward, he immediately bent down, yet raised both hands high, positioning the Bone-Cutting Sword diagonally behind him

Xue Hu's eyes were filled with a fierce light, and the Bone-Cutting Sword was immediately drawn back, intending to sever Xu Yiyang's Five Yang Leader.

Xue Hu let out a cry of despair and staggered backward. It was at this moment that he recalled that on that day within the sect, Xu Yiyang had confronted Zhao Buqun and *Tu* *Shu*, and had summoned a sword at that time

Suddenly, a surge of sword energy rose up, accompanied by a howling gust of wind

"On this day next year, it will be your death anniversary!" Xu Yiyang shouted wildly

"Oh, the useless one is getting cocky! Did that little sister of yours manage to please the elders and get you a spirit sword to assist you?" Xue Hu stepped forward, leaned down, and whispered into Xu Yiyang's ear, "How about letting your sister keep me company? In this Great Beast Marsh, I will protect you!"

Upon looking again, Xu Yiyang was startled; the bone-slicing sword in Xue Hu's hand... unexpectedly broke!

This guy is indeed quite wealthy

Thus, he ignored the punches thrown by Xue Hu, and paid no attention to the kick that followed. The water flow suddenly accelerated and forcefully sliced outward.

Without dodging, Xue Hu placed a hand on Xu Yiyang's shoulder and was about to exert force to lift him. At that moment, Xu Yiyang's fist struck his chest.

Go to hell

It is a broadsword with a thick blade and a single-edged cutting side, belonging to the category of heavy swords. This type of sword excels in chopping and is also sharp and fierce when used for stabbing

With a firm grip on the severed water, he slashed down at an angle, and immediately hurled the head of Xue Hu, who died with unclosed eyes, into the air

Isn't it quite a coincidence? Xue Hu said with a fierce expression, "Senior Brother Zhao Buqun learned early on that you were coming to the Jagged Mountain Range, and specifically sent me to deal with you. Let you know the consequences of resisting him"

He did not know how long he had danced, until noon, when the true energy in Xu Yiyang's dantian was nearly exhausted, and only then did he come to his senses

Bastard! Xu Yiyang already harbored murderous intent in his heart; how could he endure such a vicious humiliation? Without hesitation, he channeled his internal energy and struck out with a punch.

Xue Hu's complexion was pale. At a critical moment, he proved to be a ruthless individual, actually using his left arm to block Xu Yiyang's lethal attack. Simultaneously, he kicked out with all his strength, determined to gain a moment to catch his breath