Chapter Ten, The Wild Dog Rolling Sword Technique, The Poison Tongue Swordsman

However, after being pointed out by Adi, Li Keli also felt that his rolling and crawling was indeed a form of swordsmanship. He increasingly gained insights, wielding the orange-yellow magical beam sword with such skill that it became impenetrable, leaving Adi with no opportunity to exploit.

As he cautiously approached, the long-awaited youth readily drew forth the magical beam sword. With a sharp command, he executed a perfectly standard thrust, directing the sword's brilliance straight at Li Keli's lower abdomen

It must be said that although Adi has maintained the upper hand throughout the journey with his composure and strategy, he has not yet reached a level where he can decisively overpower a captain of the Royal Guard in swordsmanship. Although Li Keli is not particularly sharp-minded and lacks composure, he is over ten years older than Adi and possesses the swordsmanship honed through years of military service, along with the physique of an adult. Therefore, the outcome of a direct duel between them remains uncertain. Although Li Keli is not particularly sharp-minded and lacks composure, he is over ten years older than Adi and possesses the swordsmanship honed through years of military service, along with the physique of an adult. Therefore, the outcome of a direct duel between them remains uncertain.

The place where Adi is hiding is a corner of a labyrinthine intersection. The blade of the magical beam sword, with its light condensed, cannot illuminate the distance and is not a very good lighting tool. Originally, it was merely a weapon and did not serve the function of a torch. Therefore, Li Keli did not discover Adi. He was also unaware that the sound of the flame thrower, which often echoed behind him, was a tool commanded by Adi, and he merely regarded it as an ordinary mechanical warrior guarding the maze.

After all, wealth and glory are fleeting like passing clouds, but the honor of a family can be passed down through generations. Li Keli also comes from a noble background; otherwise, it would not have been possible for him to join the Royal Guard and be easily promoted to the position of captain, while those more capable than him did not experience such rapid advancement.

At the most critical moment of his life, Li Keli unleashed his greatest potential. Although he was rolling and crawling in a rather awkward manner, he firmly defended all vital points with the magic beam sword in his hand, causing Adi's repeated attacks to be in vain.

In such a maze, when two individuals are playing hide and seek, it is only natural that Adi, who possesses a powerful ally like the mechanical warrior and has memorized the maze map, holds a significant advantage. After several fruitless attempts, Adi quickly realized that the mechanical warrior's flame thrower was the culprit. Consequently, he instructed the mechanical warrior to stand by and blocked Li Keli, who was aimlessly searching for an exit, from another direction.

The one who taught Adi the swordsmanship was not his father, but his uncle, Kashuli. This dandy is well-known in the imperial capital for his sharp tongue and reputation as a swordsman. During his youth at the Imperial Military Academy, Kashuli Randak's favorite pastime was to duel with others for women. After defeating his opponents, he would humiliate them to the point where they would never dare to return for revenge.

Defeating someone in swordsmanship is far less impactful than defeating them in words. The former may lead the opponent to practice their sword skills diligently in order to seek revenge, while the latter can make them avoid you every time they see you, taking a detour to escape.

Adi had always disagreed with his uncle's views, believing that when your swordsmanship is inferior to that of your opponent, such actions are tantamount to inviting humiliation upon oneself. Even if the opponent is clumsy with words, returning those hurtful remarks is not a problem.

It was not until one time, after Adi suffered a crushing defeat in a sword duel against an upperclassman, that his uncle Kashiuli laughed heartily and said something to him, which made the extremely unconvinced young man suddenly realize the truth.

Upon recalling the most delightful moment, Li Ke couldn't help but burst into laughter, causing a flurry of snow mountain bats to take flight. As for the individual, Olusa, who was being targeted for elimination by two people and a book, he was now huddled in a corner, trembling. After encountering several dangers, he no longer dared to move recklessly, completely unaware that he had become so sought after.

Captain Li Ke, your swordsmanship is truly exceptional and remarkable! Why not follow the example of several swordsmanship masters from the Ice Continent? After returning to the imperial capital, Golden Moon City, you could open a swordsmanship academy dedicated to teaching this unique "Wild Dog Rolling Sword Technique." Who knows, your income might surpass that of the Royal Guard, and your fame would certainly be beyond that of an ordinary captain!

Wait for me to cut off that brat Adi's head, and then kill Olusa to silence him. At least I can retain my rank in the Royal Guard. With this powerful magical weapon, it will surely be very easy to achieve numerous meritorious deeds. By then, getting promoted will be a piece of cake. Once I become a general of the Empire, this magical beam sword, which carries countless stories, will be passed down through generations of my descendants.

However, Adi is not worried, because the energy he and Li Keli expend in this battle is vastly different from that of *Tu* *Shu*. Standing on two feet is far more energy-efficient than being on all fours. Moreover, he took the opportunity to summon Number One; as long as that mechanical warrior arrives, Li Keli is doomed.

Mocked by a youth who was less than half his age, Captain Li Keli's face turned as red as if it were about to bleed. If everyone were using ordinary longswords, he would rather take a hit than remain seated. However, both Adi and he wielded magical lightsabers, whose sharpness far surpassed that of mundane weapons. Just a slight graze could lead to a fatal outcome. How could Li Keli dare to take such a great risk?

He quietly sent a command to the mechanical warrior, which then pursued the direction where Li Keli was located. However, the sound of the flame thrower beneath the mechanical warrior was far too sensitive for Li Keli. In the silent maze, sound traveled particularly well, and by the time Adi arrived, Li Keli had already hurriedly hidden in another side path.

It is Li Keqiang!

Ah!

In the shadows, Adi was searching for the enemy when he happened to hear the somewhat arrogant laughter of Li Keli not far away. He was instantly overjoyed and quietly teased, "Has His Excellency Li Keli become a madman due to my repeated blows? How can he still laugh so happily in such a situation?"

In a state of panic, Li Keli mistakenly thought he was facing a mechanical warrior. He slipped and fell to the ground, and in that moment, his lightsaber clashed with Adi's teeth in a hard-fought exchange. Adi was slightly astonished by Li Keli's luck, as he had managed to evade Adi's ambush with such an unrefined move. However, the captain of the Royal Guard, having already lost his balance, could only silently lament as he faced Adi's subsequent onslaught, which came like a torrential storm.

Li Keli was deeply concerned about the unpredictable dangers lurking in the darkness, thus keeping his magical beam sword activated at all times. Adi, hidden in the shadows, was momentarily taken aback upon seeing the weapon in the hands of the captain of the Royal Guard. However, he soon revealed a confident smile, placing his hand on the hilt of the magical beam sword at his waist, quietly waiting for Li Keli to approach

This rather insidious theory was taught to Adi by the most famous playboy of the capital city when he was learning swordsmanship from his uncle, Kaxili. However, Adi does not like to play the villain, and being a low-key person, he rarely employs such provocative tactics against his enemies