Chapter 3: Supernatural Civilizations

Merlin was stunned, his mind blank, as everything before him exceeded his understanding. A human body could actually emit flames, and the power of a single punch from the swordsman Pero was comparable to that of a small bomb

Anson saw that Cardolon had failed and couldn't help but laugh with glee, while Merlin appeared calm on the surface, yet a storm was raging within him

The red-haired boy laughed with glee.

Soon, a burly man stood up and spoke to the swordsman Perro

Suddenly, the swordsman Perro shifted his gaze and pointed to the nearby weapon rack, which was piled high with various weapons, such as greatswords, shields, daggers, battle knives, and giant axes

The swordsman Perro glanced at Meixue and Meilin, and said淡淡: "Return to the team..."

At that moment, the swordsman Perro cast a glance over, and Anson, who had just been chattering incessantly, suddenly stiffened, immediately silencing himself.

Merlin and Anson, out of breath and exhausted, finally moved the shield to the center, leaning it against a massive rock. They then stood respectfully to the side, awaiting the instructions of the swordsman Perro

Just now, Cardolon’s punch, even from a great distance, was felt by Merlin as a strong gust of wind. The power of that punch was simply terrifying; in Merlin's view, it was a strength that ordinary people could not possibly possess

A familiar voice sounded, and Merlin narrowed his eyes slightly; the person speaking was actually his sister, Mei Xue, from m.hetushu.com.

Merlin hesitated for a moment, as some memories of the red-haired boy seemed to surface in his mind, and then he strode over to the side of the red-haired boy

Anson saw the burly man and muttered softly, "It's Cadolon again. This guy always acts so smug, relying on being a disciple of the Perro swordsman, showing off everywhere..."

Meilin, come here quickly

Bang

Merlin had just stepped into the crowd, feeling somewhat bewildered and unsure of where to go, when he noticed a red-haired boy at the back waving at him

Mei Xue approached with trepidation and whispered to the middle-aged man, "Lord Pero..."

Merlin was stopped by the anxious Meixue, and they walked towards a small door of the church. Before long, the two arrived at the church's backyard, where Merlin saw more than twenty people of varying ages practicing swordsmanship under the guidance of a middle-aged man

The time for prayer is only half an hour. When the church bells ring, it signifies the end of the prayer, and the worshippers gradually begin to disperse

A tremendous sound echoed, lasting for a long time. The iron shield remained unbroken, not even bearing a single mark. The swordsman Perro shook his head in disbelief and said, "Kadolon, do not rely solely on brute force. Remember, the power of the elements is the most formidable. You should focus on guiding the elemental power; this is the true strength of an elemental swordsman as depicted in the *Tome*"

The swordsman Perro nodded and said, "Alright, Meixue, you should give it a try as well"

Merlin originally thought that the world he had traversed to was an incredibly backward civilization, but it now appears that this is far from the case. The punch from the swordsman Perro just now clearly proves that this world is a supernatural civilization

The middle-aged man before me is the swordsman Pero, approximately in his thirties, clad in silver light armor, wielding a broad sword that is four fingers wide. His gaze is sharp and intense, exuding an air of great authority

Is there anyone else who would like to give it a try

Merlin's expression changed slightly; he had just worked together with Anson and exhausted all his strength to move this shield. This clearly demonstrated how incredibly hard this iron shield was. To attempt to break this shield with flesh and blood would be nothing short of self-inflicted suffering

Who else would like to give it a try

Bang

Beside him, Anson kept murmuring into Merlin's ear, but at that moment, Merlin was immersed in his memories and did not catch what Anson was saying

The swordsman Perro spoke again, but this time no one came up. Thus, the swordsman Perro slowly stood up and approached the shield, his voice suddenly rising in pitch: "You all watch closely, the true essence of the elemental swordsman lies in the elements. The power of the elements is unparalleled; only by guiding the elements with sincerity can one unleash an unmatched force"

With a single punch from the swordsman Perro and a strike from the book, this hard iron shield shattered like a wooden board, breaking into several pieces and scattering on the ground as scrap metal. Even the massive stone behind the shield was shaken apart by the tremendous force, developing a web of cracks all over its surface

However, the swordsman Perro did not even glance at Merlin and Anson, but instead addressed the people below: "You have all been training for quite some time, so today we will test your strength. Anyone who believes they can break this shield with their hands is welcome to come up and give it a try"

Cardolon strode confidently towards the shield, took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and began to gather his strength

Hehe, although Cardolon has good talents, becoming an Elemental Swordsman is not that simple

Click

Complaints aside, Anson quickly got up and, together with Merlin, approached the weapon rack, preparing to lift a black iron shield from the ground

The red-haired boy winked at Merlin and shouted.

Cardolon also appeared quite dissatisfied, saluting the group of swordsmen led by Pero, and then sat back down again

Mei Xue saw that the swordsman Perro did not punish them, and her heart filled with joy. She quickly grabbed Merlin and swiftly blended into the crowd

With a loud bang, Mei Xue unexpectedly unleashed a power that was not in the slightest inferior to that of Cardolon just moments ago. This time, Merlin observed closely and noticed that a faint, very faint glow of fire flickered on Mei Xue's hand

Although this shield is not large, it is exceptionally heavy and cumbersome. Merlin and Anson need to exert all their strength just to barely move it. Merlin cannot understand who could possibly lift such a heavy shield. If it cannot be lifted, what use is the shield?

Suddenly, Kadolon swung his fist, striking the iron shield. The speed of this punch was extremely fast, and it was evident that Kadolon had exerted all his strength. Moreover, strangely, there was a faint white glow emanating from Kadolon's fist.

However, Merlin, who had just moved the shield, clearly understood that with such a heavy weight, this shield was undoubtedly made of genuine cast iron

The eyes of the swordsman Perot once again gazed down at the crowd below

Immediately after, Mei Xue arrived in front of the shield and playfully winked at Merlin. She then took a deep breath, her ample bosom rising and falling dramatically, a sight that captivated Anson's attention.

This ... ... is? Supernatural power?

This was not the most astonishing aspect; what truly surprised Merlin was that Cadolon's immense power struck the hard shield, yet his hand remained completely unharmed, without a single injury. This had already surpassed Merlin's understanding

The voice of the swordsman Perro rang out, and Anson's expression immediately changed. He then苦笑着对梅林道: "It's over, you are late today, and I am also in trouble..."

Hey, Merlin, you are late again today. Look at the expression on the face of the swordsman Pero; it does not look good. You will have a hard time later

Merlin furrowed his brow, not particularly concerned about the punishment of the Perro swordsman, but rather deeply pondering the memories of the red-haired boy. Fortunately, although he had lost part of his memory, he clearly retained a profound recollection of the red-haired boy. As he made an effort to recall, those memories gradually began to resurface.

The swordsman Perro nodded and said, "Alright, Cardolon, you try it first"

Lord Perrault, I am here to give it a try

The red-haired boy is named Anson, a close friend of Merlin, and he is also the son of a baron. However, unlike Merlin, he is not the primary heir to the barony, as he has two older brothers above him.

Teacher, let me try first

Meilin and Ansen, please move this iron shield to the center and place it properly

How come I have no impression of this at all in my memory? Does Mei Xue really possess such great strength? Is she even human?

In his view, the purpose of the swordsman Perrault doing this may simply be to observe the courage of these individuals

As soon as the words fell, the swordsman Perro clenched his right fist fiercely, and in an instant, a burst of flames erupted directly from his hand, as if his entire arm was enveloped in fire

Merlin sensed that some very important memories had likely been lost from his mind

The flickering light was faint, resembling a small flame, intermittently enveloping Meixue's fist. Like Cardolon, the petite Meixue showed no signs of injury on her hand, as if she were not striking a solid iron shield.