Chapter Two: The Power of a Thousand Kills

Indeed, such a sword exists in the world! Mother—indeed, such a sword exists in the world! Mother—" After being excited, Li Tianzhao became furious again

Please give him some hope, Master Wang! Little Chen Pi expressed his request and then spoke about Li Tianzhao's situation, his face filled with sorrow: "His mother died in battle not long ago, and I carried her back together with him. His father, in order to gain more merit, sent him into the city, working even harder than before. But just a few days ago... he still couldn't return from the battlefield! He has long said that if Li Tianzhao does not possess fragmentary power, he still wants to give him a glimmer of hope. Master Wang also comes from the village and knows how difficult it is for those who cannot enter the Cultivation Hall to study! To speak the truth, who knows, he might completely lose his fighting spirit!" He has long said that if Li Tianzhao does not possess fragmentary power, he still wants to give him a glimmer of hope. Master Wang also comes from the village and knows how difficult it is for those who cannot enter the Cultivation Hall to study! To speak the truth, who knows, he might completely lose his fighting spirit!

Li Tianzhao's father's friend climbed in through the window. The seer, who was originally meditating with his eyes closed, woke up with an unhappy expression. He then heard the newcomer say: "Master Wang, do you still remember Master Chen from the east room?"

"Your mother said that this year she would send you to the Hall of Cultivation in the city, and the vow made in front of the sword must never be broken! She has left, but I am still here." When Li Tianzhao's father was about to leave, the sorrow in his eyes seemed to merge with them, as if they could never be separated again

Unfortunately, the expression on the predictor's face was flat, making it impossible to discern anything. He then took green, yellow, blue, and brown grass roots and threw them towards Li Tianzhao.

The fortune teller has left, and a atmosphere of joy and excitement pervades the village

Some fell to the ground, while others landed on Li Tianzhao's head and body

However, Li Tianzhao was still very excited and could not wait to share this secret with his father

Inside the room

Li Tianzhao is very pleased to have made a breakthrough. Although it is just the beginning, to better utilize the fastest curved sword, it is likely that the future will overturn almost all previous methods of swordsmanship

A flash of lightning suddenly tore through the darkness of the night, illuminating the heavens and the earth in an instant with blue light

The forecaster, accustomed to the task, skillfully took out one handful after another of grass roots in various colors, muttering incantations under his breath. After a moment, he flung a handful of red grass roots.

Someone said: "It's over! They are exactly the same as us! Li Tianzhao, you definitely do not possess the power of the Chaos Fragments."

The final strike indeed cut particularly deep, and he also noticed that the depth of other sword marks varied. Aside from the slight differences in angle and force applied, he believed there were other factors at play

Thus, day by day, he wielded his sword, repeatedly attempting to discover how to bring about situations that defied common sense

The population of Wangtian Village is not large, and the only eligible person is Li Tianzhao

He actually knows that only within the sword of the warrior can the battle seal of the martial king be found, and only then can it be called the Sword Oath

Li Tianzhao reflected on his previous posture and movements, attempting to recreate them, but found the results unsatisfactory

Li Tianzhao was filled with anticipation, speculating about what mysterious and magical occurrences might take place

Li Tianzhao was exhausted from his training. Remembering the tragic appearance of his mother before her death, he felt deep remorse and guilt for not having unraveled the mystery to this day. In a fit of anger, he struck a tree with his sword, panting heavily.

I practice swordsmanship with all my might, so why does this strike cut so deeply? Li Tianzhao's mind stirred as he drew his sword and reached out to feel the sword marks on the tree.

Li Tianzhao felt a bit uneasy, but seeing that person in a relaxed mood, he finally set his mind at ease

Your Thousand Kill power possesses a unique nature; its strength can only be revealed through future acts of killing. However, the exact number of enemies that must be slain remains uncertain, which is why it is referred to as the virtual number of a thousand kills. Nevertheless, this power is exceptionally formidable, maturing over time. Once it is revealed, it is certain to allow entry into the Hall of the Martial King. Whether you can persist until the day your Thousand Kill power is unveiled depends on your willpower

Do not listen to his nonsense! The predictor still needs to calculate for two hours indoors before arriving at a conclusion! How can he be more skilled than the predictor, knowing the result just by asking a few questions?

The five-element grass approached, yet there was no reaction, which naturally indicated its absence. The fortune teller spoke with a tone of regret, though in truth, he had long been accustomed to such occurrences

Li Tianzhao still engages in the same activities in the village every day, the only difference being that he has allocated more time for practice, in accordance with the secret his mother revealed to him before her passing

Wang Shi could not help but sigh deeply and said: "With your earnest request, how could I possibly refuse? However, what happens today, I do not know how much danger it will add to his future. As for fortune or misfortune, it will depend on his fate!"

Li Tianzhao, the child who just received the prediction, does he possess the power of chaotic fragments? Xiao Chenpi, harboring a glimmer of hope, actually understands the matter of fate prediction. Seeing Wang Shi meditating with his eyes closed in the room, he had already guessed the outcome.

Mother, I will definitely enter the Hall of King Wu to save you!" Li Tianzhao held the sword horizontally in front of him, once again making his own sword vow to the sword that bore no battle seal.

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line; why then can a curved trajectory be faster in some cases

Indeed, although the trajectory of the sword is longer, its speed is remarkably faster than usual as it strikes the tree

Finally, let Li Tianzhao go out, claiming that he needs to calculate the results

Li Tianzhao believes his mother's words, yet he still feels a sense of inexplicable tension before the seer has made any clear predictions

"I do not want to go to the Hall of Cultivation, I do not want you to leave, Father!" Li Tianzhao cried out, clutching his father's leg, terrified of losing his loved one once again

The sword was thrust particularly deep, clearly exceeding the ordinary. Li Tianzhao gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, as he calculated that the speed of this strike was evidently faster than normal

"False cannot become true, and true cannot become false. If he does not have it, and you deceive him into thinking he does, making him believe he has the means, he will dare to strive even harder in the future, which ultimately harms him, doesn't it?" Wang has encountered such situations, but he has always disapproved of this approach. He does not share these genuine thoughts with just anyone.

However, after waiting for a while, the red grass roots remained completely still, with only a few sporadically sliding down from his body

After finishing the old story, Xiao Chenpi suddenly said with great seriousness: "I request the assistance of Master Wang!"

Impossible! Li Tianzhao remembered his mother saying many times that he must be favored by fate, a person who is born with the power of chaotic fragments. Strength may vary, but there will definitely be none lacking!

The blade shimmered with silver light under the moonlight, striking the tree one after another. Before long, a tree was severed, crashing down beside Li Tianzhao with a sound that pierced the night sky, startling the resting birds in the forest into flight

Remember what your mother said; she fought for her last breath just to see you, just to personally tell you the secret she discovered with her life

Two individuals were at odds with each other, and as bystanders expressed their agreement, disagreement, and attempts to mediate, the noise escalated. At that moment, the village chief arrived and scolded everyone, sending them off to work, leaving only Li Tianzhao waiting outside the door.

Li Tianzhao remembered, he could not forget

The sword sliced through the curtain of rain, once again striking the tree

However, despite the unexpected circumstances, he could not stop. For a moment, he forgot his fatigue and did not care that the heavy rain was soaking him. He focused solely on trying to recreate the situation of the sword from earlier

Fighting for King Wu is the meaning of our existence! Your mother still lives in our memories. One day, when our achievements are sufficient, we will receive the honors bestowed by King Wu, and your mother will be able to come back to life! Li Tianzhao, we cannot retreat out of fear; retreating will not change reality! The more we fear, the more we must advance! Once I step into the Hall of King Wu, your mother will be resurrected!" Li Tianzhao saw his father staring into his eyes, the determination emanating from him made him feel unfamiliar and afraid. Once I step into the Hall of King Wu, your mother will be resurrected!" Li Tianzhao saw his father staring into his eyes, the determination emanating from him made him feel unfamiliar and afraid.

Because his mother must have died under such a bizarre sword technique

On the day of the fate prediction, Li Tianzhao's father did not return; instead, it was a friend of his father's who came. Li Tianzhao remembered that this person was one of those who had brought his mother back at that time

Big Nose said that his fate prediction was like this, but I possess the power of chaotic fragments, how can it be like this? Li Tianzhao pondered silently

Li Tianzhao's father once said that the day of destiny's prediction would return, bringing with it the achievements that would allow him to enter the city

Are you Xiao Chenpi? The fortune teller looked at him, both surprised and delighted, and quickly urged him to sit down, inquiring about the circumstances of the years they had been apart

The person smiled and told Li Tianzhao: "Your father, in order to achieve more merits, has joined an extraordinary great battle and is unable to return. He specifically asked me to inform you."

However, for Li Tianzhao, who is participating in the prediction ceremony for the first time, it is likely to be a one-time experience, making him both expectant and nervous. Yet, on his youthful face, his eyes reveal a deep sense of confidence.

Li Tianzhao tried countless times, yet he never discovered that the curved sword-swinging trajectory would be faster. However, he believed that the secret his mother had uncovered at the cost of her life must be a key he had yet to grasp

Li Tianzhao held the sword he had forged before him, his eyes filled with grief and indignation as he spoke to the sword: "I, Li Tianzhao, swear an oath to the sword that in this lifetime, I shall enter the Hall of the Martial King, and bring my mother back to life!"

What Master Wang said is reasonable. However, he is the child of the desperate mandarin ducks; if he does not fight, is he still of their kind? Moreover, he does not expect to enter the Hall of Self-Cultivation, and without the battle seal power of the Hall of Self-Cultivation in the future, those born in the village must achieve merit. Apart from fighting desperately, what other path is there? He bears the responsibility and hope of reviving the desperate mandarin ducks, and the only way is to fight desperately!" After saying this, Xiao Chenpi knelt on one knee and pleaded, "I ask Master Wang to grant my wish! I do not know how many lives I owe his parents; this is their heartfelt wish, and I cannot fail to fulfill it!" He bears the responsibility and hope of reviving the desperate mandarin ducks, and the only way is to fight desperately!" After saying this, Xiao Chenpi knelt on one knee and pleaded, "I ask Master Wang to grant my wish! I do not know how many lives I owe his parents; this is their heartfelt wish, and I cannot fail to fulfill it!

The fluctuating offensive is more intense, as everyone knows. I have also repeatedly tried, but I cannot achieve a faster curved sword trajectory. Just now, in my final strike, out of anger and frustration, I did not follow the usual principles; I merely vented my frustration. My posture and sword momentum were not as refined as during regular practice. The range of my movements was too large, and the trajectory of the sword was significantly longer than usual. It was clearly a very poor strike

A fortune teller is a long-term itinerant profession, characterized by years of relentless travel and the monotonous repetition of daily tasks

The seer mentioned that Li Tianzhao possesses a rare power of chaotic fragments, and that the seer also happened to hear a highly experienced senior seer mention that kind of grassroots fate prediction diagram

Li Tianzhao was infuriated with himself, his eyes reddening with urgency. In the moment when the lightning flashed, he saw the blade embedded in the tree, piercing seemingly deeper than the others

However, he still has to swear an oath before the sword

The villagers were all waiting outside, and an older person asked Li Tianzhao about the process of going in

Li Tianzhao's father said that his mother's injury was untreatable, and miraculously, she held on to life just long enough to see him. He and several comrades carried her, rushing over a distance of more than 100 miles without stopping.

Ah—your father and I were comrades who fought side by side, shielding each other from harm. If there is anything, just speak up! Master Wang did not evade the issue and readily agreed.

Time and again, day after day, the situation described by my deceased mother regarding the faster curvature has yet to materialize