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Chapter 28: Clash with Ma Kusi – The Power of "Piercing Edge"
Chapter 28: Clash with Ma Kusi – The Power of "Piercing Edge"
Luo En fixed him with a cold stare. "Your servant attempted theft. I believe the enforcement squad will easily confirm this."
"Oh?" Ma Kusi narrowed his eyes. "Unfortunately, only the three of us are here right now. By the time the enforcers arrive, I suspect only my testimony and Danni’s will remain."
As he spoke, his pupils emitted eerie glints, and invisible waves of spiritual energy began spreading through the corridor.
This was the spirit interference ability of an apprentice cultivator – a fundamental technique that directly disrupted targets' thoughts and reactions. It represented the essence of mages' superiority over other cultivation systems.
In the Commoner Realm, such spiritual interference could throw any formidable knight into chaos. Only specialists like "monster hunters", who excelled in spirit cultivation themselves, could resist. At the Full Mage stage, this spiritual force ceased to be mere interference and became capable of literally rupturing a target’s brain.
Luo En felt his mind waver slightly but quickly regained clarity. Gripping his wooden sword, his eyes flashed with cold determination.
Seeing Luo En withstand his spiritual attack, Ma Kusi’s expression shifted momentarily before his lips curled into a sinister smile.
"Not bad – resisting spiritual interference proves your spiritual energy is indeed formidable. But…"
Taking advantage of Luo En’s brief dizziness, Ma Kusi began condensing dark-red energy in his palm – a zero-ring spell attack.
"You think a broken wooden sword can challenge an apprentice’s power?"
Luo En tightened his grip on the wooden sword, his lips curling slightly.
This blade had been replaced recently – purchased for six Mana Shard Fragments at the Apprentice Market. Crafted from the rare "Blackheart Ironwood" grown deep within the Black Mist Jungle, its density rivaled refined steel while naturally resisting magical energy.
Calmly watching Ma Kusi, Luo En rotated the ironwood sword in his hand, its tip slightly lowered in an unassuming stance brimming with lethal potential.
"How can you know if it's enough… unless you try?"
A flicker of rage crossed Ma Kusi’s face, his ugly features twisting further.
The dark-red energy in his palm intensified, forming a fist-sized energy sphere. Arc-like flashes danced across its surface, filling the air with an acrid, suffocating heat.
"Die!"
With a roar, Ma Kusi launched the sphere. His signature zero-ring spell – "Burning Sphere" – had been improved by his older brother, making it exceptionally destructive.
Leaving a dark-red trail, the sphere distorted the air with searing heat as it shot forward.
Knowing evasion was impossible at this distance, Luo En shifted his stance just as the sphere approached.
The breathing rhythm of the Solar Corona Breathing Technique fused perfectly with his sword techniques at this critical moment.
Inhaling, he gathered power through the ironwood blade. Holding his breath, the force condensed. Exhaling, the swordlight erupted like flowing water.
His expert-level swordsmanship now displayed terrifying potential.
"Buzzzzz…"
The energy sphere collided head-on with the sword blade, creating a thunderous resonance that shook the soul.
Dark-red energy waves spread like tidal surges, scorching the corridor walls. Yet the ironwood sword in Luo En’s hand remained unmoved.
The Blackheart Ironwood’s inherent magical resistance, combined with the Solar Corona Swordsmanship rhythm, perfectly neutralized the violent force. Ripples of energy coursed across the blade’s surface as the sphere split apart – the sword itself sustaining no significant damage.
"This… this can't be!"
Ma Kusi' eyes bulged, his sadistic expression dissolving into disbelief.
He knew the power of his attack all too well – even steel weapons would twist and warp under such intense heat.
But his shock hadn’t ended.
The moment the energy sphere dispersed, Luo En’s figure became a ghostly blur closing the distance.
The ironwood sword carved a strange arc through the air – seemingly light but carrying an ominous force.
"Energy barrier!"
Ma Kusi frantically activated his defensive spell.
A semi-transparent shield formed before him, glowing with complex runes.
As a novice apprentice, his combat spell repertoire was extremely limited – normally incapable of instantly summoning such a sturdy energy shield.
But his powerful older brother had gifted him a pre-set activation spell model.
Just as Ma Kusi secretly rejoiced, a massive force slammed into the shield.
Luo En’s sword strikes appeared ordinary but incorporated the Solar Corona Breathing Technique’s unique rhythm.
Breathing and blade moved in perfect harmony – each inhale triggering a transformation in his sword force, giving even basic slashes an unusual penetrative quality.
【"Piercing Edge" trait activated – Weak Point Penetration! Foundational Swordsmanship experience points +2】
"Crack!"
The shield’s surface suddenly displayed a spiderweb of fractures.
A chill surged from Ma Kusi’ spine to his crown as he hastily retreated.
His prideful spiritual shield – thought to be his ultimate defense – nearly shattered under a single blow from this candidate apprentice!
"How… how could you possibly—" His voice trembled.
As someone who relied on connections and bullied the weak, when had he ever faced such humiliation at the academy? Especially from a mere candidate apprentice!
As tensions peaked, heavy footsteps echoed from the corridor’s far end.
"Enforcers! Cease immediately!"
A squad of grey-uniformed enforcers marched forward, led by a slovenly-looking High Apprentice wearing a deep blue gemstone badge.
Yawning lazily, the leader cast a casual glance at the scene.
"Not you troublemakers again. How many times has this been?"
Ma Kusi immediately adopted a deferential expression.
"Respected Captain Peter, this candidate apprentice assaulted my servant unprovoked—"
"Silence!" Peter interrupted impatiently. "Aolifu’s your brother, right? I know him, but that doesn’t justify your misconduct."
Glancing indifferently at Danni’s severed hand and bloodstains, he added, "My verdict – both of you get fifteen days in solitary confinement. Time to cool off together."
Ma Kusi’ face darkened. He hadn’t expected this resistance. "But—"
"No buts." Peter waved dismissively, signaling his men forward. "Take them away."
As enforcers moved to arrest them, Peter suddenly whispered near Luo En’s ear:
"Holt asked us to give you some leeway. Consider this one on his account. But next time, try not to make such a big scene."
Luo En gave a wry nod – hardly his intention to cause such chaos. Silently, he noted Holt’s favor.
(End of Chapter)
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