Chapter 11: The Power of Level 5 Basic Axe Technique
Chapter 11: The Power of Level 5 Basic Axe Technique
2017-03-31
The difference between a Level 5 bandit and a Level 1 bandit is significant, not only due to the additional two attribute points but also because their basic skill levels are one level higher.
Although Lu HaiKong is also a Level 5 bandit, he hasn't decided how to allocate his free attribute points yet, so he hasn't used them. The only improvement he gained from leveling up to Level 5 in Basic Axe Technique was a slight increase in Strength.
The five bandits facing him, whether they were long spear bandits or long sword bandits, had either higher Strength or Agility than him. On paper, Lu HaiKong didn't seem to have any advantage.
Initially, Lu HaiKong felt a bit nervous, but as the fight began, he realized that he could possibly handle them.
The combination of three short and two long bandits was quite formidable, and with their Level 2 basic skills, this group of five was much stronger than the Level 1 bandits Lu HaiKong had faced before, who wouldn't stand a chance even if they came in groups of twenty.
However, Lu HaiKong could withstand this combination and even fought with remarkable skill.
This was a form of fighting against stronger opponents, and Lu HaiKong's advantage lay in his Level 5 Basic Axe Technique, which he had been using to chop wood.
It was only then that Lu HaiKong realized the true power of his woodcutting skill. As the bandits attacked, Lu HaiKong instinctively found ways to counter them. The heavy axe in his hands became incredibly agile, effortlessly deflecting their attacks.
As the fight progressed, Lu HaiKong's skills improved. Initially, he could only match his opponents, but gradually, he gained the upper hand. After about ten minutes, Lu HaiKong seized an opportunity and swiftly beheaded two long spear bandits with a single swing of his axe. The remaining three long sword bandits couldn't last long and soon met the same fate as their comrades.
Watching from the sidelines, Yue E was left in awe, not because she was unaware of the power of Level 5 Basic Axe Technique, but because of Lu HaiKong's astonishing skill proficiency. As soon as the fight ended, Yue E asked, "Little Brother Lu HaiKong, how much did your Basic Axe Technique proficiency increase?"
The foodie, busy collecting loot, glanced at the skill proficiency, which had increased by over a hundred points, and continued gathering his spoils, "It seems to have increased by over a hundred points, much higher than usual. I might reach Level 6 after a few more fights. Basic skills are indeed easy to learn."
'Easy, my ass!' Yue E's inner demon was about to surface. She felt that there was something wrong with this world. Why was this foodie's talent so strong? It took her, Yue E, a female hero, two to three months to reach Level 5 in basic martial skills, but for him, it only took a week, and it seemed so effortless.
As Yue E considered whether it would be better to destroy this kind of person for the sake of humanity, Lu HaiKong, with his arms full of loot, ran over.
This time, the haul was the biggest yet, almost comparable to the combined loot from the previous four or five encounters. The five bandits alone contributed over two hundred copper coins to Lu HaiKong, along with a bag of rations. Interestingly, Lu HaiKong, who didn't bat an eye when dividing the money, immediately pocketed the rations upon finding them, determined to keep them for himself.
Fortunately, this guy's movements were concealed, and Yue'er didn't notice, otherwise, it would have been another chaotic farce.
In addition to the 200 copper coins, Lu HaiKong found another wooden crate, containing two basic secret manuals, "Fundamental Blade Technique" and "Basic Gun Technique," which Yue'er casually tossed to Lu HaiKong, not particularly interested in them.
The next wave of bandits numbered seven, making it extremely challenging for Lu HaiKong to defeat. However, after more than half an hour, he managed to overcome them, albeit with numerous injuries.
After that, Lu HaiKong was almost unable to fight anymore. At this moment, Yue'er, who had been standing by idly, finally took action.
Although Lu HaiKong hadn't seen this girl in action before, her subtle movements revealed that she was undoubtedly a highly skilled fighter, far surpassing his own abilities.
Indeed, Yue'er did not disappoint Lu HaiKong. There were three more waves of bandits, each with over ten members, and the last two even had archers watching from the sidelines. It was a formidable force that Lu HaiKong could never defeat alone. But when Yue'er stepped in, he witnessed the true prowess of a skilled warrior and the raw power of untamed combat.
Lu HaiKong didn't see his own battle, but he could imagine the earlier waves being swiftly defeated with a touch of swagger. However, the latter waves were grueling, with most of the time spent defending and waiting for opportunities to exploit weaknesses.
Yue'er's fighting style was vastly different from Zhao Lun's. It could be summed up in one word: offense! Relentless offense!
As Yue'er engaged in combat, she instantly tore off the camouflage she had already partially removed, revealing her flushed face. Her initially ladylike demeanor transformed into a wild and formidable aura.
Lu HaiKong was stunned to see such a fragile-looking girl wielding a longsword against a dozen bandits.
In less than ten minutes, Yue'er defeated three waves of bandits, totaling over fifty individuals. She took down an average of five or six bandits per minute, a testament to her ferocity.
This aggressive fighting style, however, came with a downside. Despite her injuries, Yue'er, who typically wouldn't have been hurt, casually bandaged her bloodied wounds with a cloth strip she carried. Her forehead veins throbbed, yet she remained composed, earning Lu HaiKong's respect.
(End of Chapter)
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