Chapter 8, Blocking

The king stood with a sword in hand, his expression solemn

Blocked! How could it be blocked?

and just right

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Sigh

However, this time, when the two swords clashed, it did not produce the metallic sound of blades striking each other, but rather erupted like a muffled thunder.

If Miss Zhao were to use the Silk-Winding Sword Technique, he would still have an opportunity to exploit, as the Silk-Winding Sword Technique is a style that adapts to the changes in others' sword techniques. It is often used for restraining, entangling, and maneuvering, and is less aggressive compared to other sword techniques. However, the Thunderbolt Sword... is one of the most aggressive sword techniques in the true energy stage of the Kunlun School, and the emergence of the Thunderbolt Sword often signifies a decisive outcome.

Block

Block

The sword in Wang Lian's hand still seemed to possess a spirit of its own, barely blocking Zhao Xuedan's lethal strike that could be deemed a certain kill.

He blocked it? This sword strike, even a practitioner whose body has not yet been enhanced by true energy might not be able to see clearly. He actually managed to block it... Moreover, it seems he had long anticipated that Miss Zhao Xuedan's sword would stab at that position, as if he had struck first towards that place.

Ultimately, I did not receive guidance from a renowned teacher

Blocked it

Qi Zhengming, having seen through Wang Lian's true nature, began to laugh heartily and criticize him.

Wang Lian stepped forward, thrusting a sword with his right hand

Wang Lian, a person who had never cultivated true energy, unexpectedly blocked Zhao Xuedan's Thunderstorm Thirty-Six Swords, which were as fierce as thunder!

After saying the last three words, Xuanxin Dao curled his lips: "This kid is quite stubborn, and his eyesight is not bad. I thought he could bring me some surprises and teach this proud little girl a lesson... I didn't expect him to be nothing more than a decorative pillow... good to look at but useless..."

Intercepting this sword, Zhao Xuedan is about to counterattack with her sword, solidifying her victory. However, Wang Lian's attacks will compel Zhao Xuedan to respond. Even if Wang Lian's attacks are interrupted, he can immediately integrate the interrupted momentum into his swordsmanship, using strength against strength, transforming it into a new attack. This allows him to always be one step ahead of Zhao Xuedan, forcing her to respond passively to the changes in his sword techniques.

Wang Lian seemed like a swordsmanship master who had spent countless years studying the Thunder Sword Technique, having gained insight into every variation of its moves. No matter how fierce Zhao Xuedan's attacks were, his treasured sword was still able to block her assaults with one hundred percent effectiveness, rendering Zhao Xuedan's thirty-six moves of the Thunder Sword Technique completely ineffective before him

Zhao Xuedan's swordsmanship has transformed; it is no longer primarily focused on influencing the sword techniques of others through the entwining silk swordsmanship, but rather ... ...

Strange!

Upon witnessing this scene, Zhao Xuedan was already able to ascertain that Wang Lian had indeed not yet cultivated true energy

Exclamations of astonishment erupted uncontrollably from the crowd of onlookers

How could it ... ...

The clash of strength caused the rebound force to spread along Wang Lian's sword, making his posture momentarily unnatural.

After blocking this sword strike that was as fierce as thunder and as swift as lightning, his right hand, which seemed to tremble from the shock, perfectly utilized this tremor to vibrate his sword tip, thrusting directly towards Zhao Xuedan's treasured sword. If Zhao Xuedan wished to further execute a new variation of the Thunder Sword Technique, her entire right hand would be severed by Wang Lian's sword at the wrist.

As soon as Zhao Xuedan finished speaking, the sword in her hand thrust forward directly. The sword, though in the void, exhibited an unending momentum, as if countless variations were concealed behind that single strike. Regardless of the methods employed by her adversaries to counter, they would inevitably fall into the subsequent moves of the opponent.

The difference between true qi and internal qi nearly caused Wang Lian to lose his balance at the very beginning of the confrontation. However, although his body came to a halt, it did not affect his swordsmanship in the slightest. Instead, he took advantage of the pause in his movement to change the angle of his thrust, launching a deadly strike with his sword.

Buzz!

Shockwave explosion

Bang

In the three exchanges, Zhao Xuedan faintly sensed the underlying issue

The formidable true energy erupted in full force alongside Zhao Xuedan's lethal strike with the sword, shattering the ordinary sword in Wang Lian's hand into several pieces. Without the sword to block the impact of the true energy, Wang Lian, who had just achieved "complete internal energy," found it nearly impossible to withstand the force. His body was violently propelled backward for a distance of six meters. Even though he had corrected his position while in mid-air, he still could not stop himself from retreating four more steps upon landing before finally stabilizing his stance.

Accompanied by a low cry from Zhao Xuedan, the aura around her suddenly transformed, and the sword's edge that was unleashed became extremely aggressive, not only as forceful as thunder but also as swift as lightning. Those swordsmen who had yet to cultivate true energy could only feel a flash of sword light pass before their eyes. The dense sword radiance completely filled the space before them

Blocked!

The words were not yet finished, and the sound of swords clashing echoed clearly in the void

Good! Strike me again with the sword that howls across the nine provinces!

It is an ordinary sword.

With a single sword strike, Zhao Xuedan shattered Wang Lian's pursuit momentum. Steadying her stance, she wielded her sword again, executing the Thunderbolt Sword Technique with relentless precision. Each strike was infused with the immense power of thunder, and the faint sound waves generated by the sword's edge slicing through the air created a turbulent airflow that intimidated some timid women, making them hesitant to look directly at her.

Zhao Xuedan, who had been blocked by the Thirty-Six Styles of the Thunder Sword, was truly ignited with a fighting spirit. Accompanied by a long howl, the sword in her hand transformed into a stunning swan, slicing through the void, resonating with a bright chant, and striking across the sky... the speed was astonishingly incredible...

Whoosh

The sharp sword crosses the sky

There is not the slightest hint of suspense

Wang Lian remained unmoved

Such fierce and domineering swordsmanship, swift as lightning, invariably met with defeat and failure before Wang Lian

This sword does not possess any techniques; it is simply the most basic and ordinary thrust.

In terms of cultivation, he is still somewhat inferior to Qi Zhengming

Zhao Xuedan felt a sense of regret in her heart

However, this sword strike completely blocked Zhao Xuedan's brewing counterattack, forcing her to once again intercept Wang Lian's sword strike.

Bang

The sound of swords clashing echoed continuously

What was originally seen by everyone as a decisive blow was unexpectedly blocked by Wang Lian at the critical moment

However

Zhao Xuedan let out a clear shout, and the vital energy within her body quickly became invigorated

Oh!

Xuanxin and Zhouhe simultaneously sentenced Wang Lian to death

Although Zhao Xuedan did not hold high hopes for Wang Lian's swordsmanship, his sincere dedication to the way of the sword had already earned her attention

The sudden change left Xuanxin and Zhou He in a state of astonishment

Bang

Moreover, let us not speak of Wang Lian's swordsmanship

A full thirty-six swords

In that case, I shall first engage in a sparring session with Young Master Wang using the Silk-Winding Sword Technique

"All thirty-six strikes of the Thunder Sword have been blocked, how is that possible"

A sword

Yes, please!

After ten moves, she was still passively responding to Wang Lian's attacks, and this scene finally made her take it seriously: "This swordsmanship... is it a technique that strikes first after the opponent? Quite interesting..."

The swords of Wang Lian and Zhao Xuedan suddenly clashed against each other

victory and defeat margin

As Wang Lian counterattacked, stepping forward and thrusting his sword with an ordinary display of speed and strength, Qi Zhengming, Xuanxin, and Zhou He, who had all reached the stage of tempering true energy, as well as Zhao Xuedan, who was engaged in combat with him, simultaneously furrowed their brows

Whoosh

Bang

At this moment, whether it was Qi Zhengming, who had previously looked down upon the situation, Xuanxin, who felt disappointment in his heart, or Zhou He, who had verbally challenged Wang Lian, all stood up in unison, their eyes wide open, unwilling to miss any details of what was to come

It has ended

Thunder!

This speed ... ...

Could it be that you haven't even cultivated your true energy yet

Not only obstructing

Aside from the angles being somewhat non-standard, it can completely serve as an example of the basic thrusting sword technique

Good swordsmanship

In the midst of the battle, Zhao Xuedan swiftly retreated, instantly evading Wang Lian's deadly thrust. Then, with a flick of her sword, she unleashed the Thunderbolt Sword Technique, countering Wang Lian's advancing blade even as she withdrew. The two swords clashed once more in the void, the true energy contained within their blades rippling outward, abruptly halting Wang Lian's momentum in pursuit.

When the true energy reaches a certain level, it will significantly enhance the body. If the true energy is directed to specific parts of the body, it can also increase sword speed, attack power, resistance to impact, and accelerate footwork and body movement. Therefore, whether one possesses true energy, or more specifically, whether one is able to circulate true energy, can be sensed at a glance by those who have mastered it.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Haha, I thought you were some kind of expert, but it turns out you are merely a third-rate swordsman still in the stage of accumulating inner strength. With such meager skills, I truly do not understand where you find the courage to brazenly challenge Miss Zhao.

Zhao Xuedan effortlessly intercepted Wang Lian's sword strike, which was so simple that it could not be simpler.

You want me to draw my sword first

Block