Chapter 7, Katori Hiroo

He approached Yin Shengzhi with a cold smile and said, "I have checked your academic records, and your score in the subject of cold weapon combat is only 7 points. You have merely opened the divine aperture, which is neither the essence aperture nor the qi aperture. Kongming had true skill, which is why he dared to execute the empty city stratagem, but if you wish to learn this move, you can only die under my sword"

Victory is at hand; a small lack of patience can disrupt a grand plan. What you are doing is... sigh! Although Gao Xiancheng has an impulsive character, he cannot help but sigh and advise at this moment

The new emperor ascended the throne, reflecting on past pains, and resolved to completely abandon traditional old laws, establishing a new army

Moreover, the Eastern Japanese brought journalists and cameras; should Yin Shengzhi refuse to accept the challenge, it is likely that these Eastern Japanese would publish it in the newspapers

Although the new army of the thirteen towns in the north and south has been organized, it still pales in comparison to the Eastern Japanese forces

Katori Hiroo sneered and said, turning to leave, he casually dropped a remark from a distance: "I forgot to tell you, during my preparatory course, I never scored below 9 in any subject"

Conversely, the general was humiliated by these so-called "sick men of the East Qi" in their eyes, and the East Japanese present were almost infuriated.

The height of the iron tower must be at least half a meter taller than any of the Eastern Japanese present, causing them to immediately shrink back in response

Subsequently, turmoil quickly erupted within the country, with various uprisings emerging one after another, creating a momentum akin to a prairie fire.

This war completely stripped the Celestial Empire of its last shred of dignity, resulting in the loss of vast territories and substantial reparations

The Eastern Japanese have seized every opportunity and means to weaken the power and prestige of the Great Qi, and incidents like today's have already occurred more than once or twice by the Eastern Japanese

What?

At this moment, Gao Xiancheng let out three hearty laughs, stepped forward, and looked disdainfully at these Eastern Japanese, saying, "Are you looking to fight?"

The Great Qi is reputed to be the Celestial Empire, yet ever since the Battle of Changqiao, when its two thousand troops were decisively defeated by the two hundred thousand strong army of the Westerners following the Divine Revolution, the national strength has begun to decline significantly

Gao Xiancheng was furious and shouted: "Challenge, why didn't you challenge me first? What use is it to specifically target someone who has just begun to understand?"

A single statement caused Gao Xiancheng, Lu Zhenhua, and others to change color in fear; could it be that this time they have picked up a stone only to smash their own feet

These Eastern Japanese people are exceedingly shameless. Yin Shengzhi has merely just opened his divine aperture and has not yet learned how to harness the divine treasures within his body, yet these individuals come to challenge him, clearly with ill intentions

The crowd was in an uproar, and those Eastern Japanese reporters were even more delighted, with a flurry of camera shutters clicking away.

This is incorrect; those who have opened their spiritual senses naturally engage in duels using spells. How can it be compared to those of lower status who wield swords and engage in martial contests

However, they also cannot afford to lose face

Moreover, it was written that the newly appointed sorcerers of the State of Qi dared not accept the challenge from the Eastern Wokou, labeling them as cowards, in an attempt to undermine the morale and spirit of the people of Great Qi

Listening to Yin Shengzhi speak the name of the Sun God in a mocking tone, one could see not a trace of respect. The Eastern Wokou immediately had their eyes nearly reddened: "Bage!"

Several Eastern Japanese individuals became excited, shouting in unison

He did not appear to be as short and arrogant as the typical Eastern Japanese, but the rigid expression on his face bore a resemblance of about seventy to eighty percent. At this moment, he coldly said: "Agree to their demands, and we will have our decisive battle at the commercial square in three days"

However, knowing this tactic is of no use; Yin Shengzhi does not accept the challenge, and that person continues to stand with a ninety-degree bow. Although his appearance is humble, he nonetheless says: "Mr. Yin, you people from the State of Qi are naturally the Celestial Empire, so you wouldn't be afraid of a challenge from our island nation of Donghai, would you?"

After spending more than twenty years to completely quell domestic turmoil, we began to learn from the West to carry out a military revolution, only to be defeated a few years ago by the former vassal state of Eastern Japan

So this is the Hiroshi Katori!

Lu Zhenhua also stepped forward and smiled, saying: "According to the world-renowned rules of challenge from the West, the challenged party can choose the method and venue of the duel. You Eastern Japanese people claim to be civilized, so why are you afraid at this moment? Rest assured, I will soon notify the newspapers to report this matter."

Over the years, the Eastern Japanese have engaged in such activities frequently, and the public is quite familiar with their tactics

However, at that moment, a man dressed in a black military uniform approached with a serious demeanor from a distance

"Lord Guangxiong!" several Eastern Wokou exclaimed.

Even through radio waves, it has already been transmitted back to the Great Qi domestic territory in a very short time

The short East Asian man seemed to recall something, hurriedly took the challenge letter and glanced at it; indeed, there was no method of duel stated on it.

However, now that Yin Shengzhi has already agreed and has been recorded, it is clearly too late to say anything now

Then the Eastern Wokou said with a smile: "Mr. Yin indeed possesses great spirit, I believe Lord Guangxiong would be more willing to duel with such a Mr. Yin!"

You

Indeed, the mage is the most noble of identities, each one a member of the aristocracy. Only the elegance of magic is worthy of such status, and it must never be settled through the clash of swords!

Lu Zhenhua lowered his voice and said to Yin Shengzhi: "I know that Katori Hiroo is already a first-year formal student, and surprisingly, he is already a preparatory mage. It is rumored that he can already project his astral form! You are definitely not his match right now. Shengzhi, Han Xin was able to endure the humiliation of being under someone else's foot; bear with it for now, and when you become a mage in the future, you can seek out Katori Hiroo to wash away that humiliation!"

It was said so, yet unexpectedly, he stepped forward and took the challenge letter, surprising everyone.

Yin Shengzhi listened calmly, even revealing a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, showing no signs of anger or irritation, and said: "Thank you, Brother Lu, I understand now!"

Yin Shengzhi, however, was not the least bit moved, and the smile at the corner of his mouth showed no signs of change: "I’m sorry, I only studied swordsmanship for a few days before, and I have not learned any magic at all. Are you Eastern Japanese afraid? Aren't you afraid of embarrassing your Sun God?"

This time, it was the turn of those Eastern Wokou to have their expressions turn strange

A burst of magnesium powder ignited, shooting out flames, capturing Yin Shengzhi's actions in a photograph, which was soon published in newspapers and spread to thousands of households

Whereupon, Yin Shengzhi said with a smile: "Indeed, I also quite wish to duel with Katori Hiroo. I see that the challenge letter does not specify the method and time of the duel, so how about this: three days later, we will meet at the Commercial Square, each of us armed with our swords, to fight to the death!"

Indeed, in this world, no matter what conspiracy or scheme it is, sufficient strength is required as a backing

Once the newspaper is circulated tomorrow, if they challenge Yin Shengzhi and then back down, it is likely that all the Eastern Japanese present will have no choice but to commit seppuku.