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Chapter 611: The Carefree Marquis's Wealth of Experience, Lian Chengbi's Unparalleled Sword Art
Chapter 611: The Carefree Marquis's Wealth of Experience, Lian Chengbi's Unparalleled Sword Art
Although the Carefree Marquis, Xiao Yao Hou, believed that Lian Chengbi was not as skilled as himself, he did not take this battle lightly.
This move seemed to come from above, putting himself in an unchangeable situation, but the position and direction he chose were carefully calculated.
As the Carefree Marquis appeared above Lian Chengbi, who looked up...
In his eyes, besides the Carefree Marquis and the blue sky behind him, there was also a bright sun!
It was past noon, the time of day when the sun's rays were at their strongest.
The sun hung high in the southern sky, radiating endless light.
As Lian Chengbi lifted his gaze, the endless radiance shone directly into his eyes.
In the glare of the sun, the Carefree Marquis seemed to transform into a halo of light and shadow, his movements becoming blurred and indistinct.
The shadow loomed closer, and a gust of wind rushed towards his face!
Lian Chengbi had no choice but to retreat.
The Carefree Marquis' martial arts skills were extraordinary. Whether it was his light and agile movements, internal energy, or the variations in his palm strikes, his experience and prowess were undoubtedly superior to that of the Demon Sect Leader in The Sword of the Third Young Master, and perhaps even surpassed him.
Indeed, he was the number one martial artist in the world, as depicted in The Eleventh Son, Xiao.
Even if he was not as skilled as Lian Chengbi, Lian Chengbi would never draw his sword at such a disadvantageous position, as it would only give the Carefree Marquis an opportunity.
To be honest, this was a rare occasion for him to engage in a serious and fair battle with an opponent whose martial arts skills were not inferior.
The encounter with the Demon Sect Leader certainly counted, but that was an unexpected clash, whereas this battle with the Carefree Marquis was a deliberate confrontation that both parties had carefully planned for. However, it seemed that the Carefree Marquis was even more prepared.
This Murderer's Cliff was already advantageous terrain for him, and with his first move, he seized the initiative. Before the battle even began, he had already disrupted Lian Chengbi's strategy and shaken his confidence, thus gaining a psychological advantage.
With heaven, earth, and man in his favor, coupled with his reputation as the undisputed number one in the world, the Carefree Marquis could not fathom how he could possibly lose!
His first strike was like a thunderous blow, intended to deal a heavy blow to Lian Chengbi's spirit.
Then, with confidence, he planned to continuously position himself with the sun at his back, aiming to defeat this renowned number one swordsman within twenty moves.
"The number one swordsman in the world?" The Carefree Marquis scoffed. "The number one swordsman in the world should be in my Playful Mansion, at my mercy!"
Although the Carefree Marquis was in mid-air, his true qi flowed within his body, and his palm techniques changed continuously, leaving at least seven or eight backup plans. At the same time, he used his qi to envelop Lian Chengbi completely.
He was confident that no matter how Lian Chengbi retreated or changed his moves, or even if he drew his sword reluctantly, he had a countermeasure.
However, Lian Chengbi's response exceeded his expectations.
Just as he leaped into the air and struck down at Lian Chengbi, Lian Chengbi suddenly disappeared.
All that was left beneath his palm strike was a puff of air.
The Carefree Marquis' pupils contracted!
His light and agile movements were exceptional. Although he appeared to be moving slowly, he was, in fact, extremely fast. Moreover, after redirecting his true qi in mid-air, the speed of his downward strike was like lightning.
Logically, no one in the world should be able to escape this move of his. Even if the Shaolin Abbot were here, no, even if it were himself, he could only withstand the attack and would be unable to retreat!
But the unthinkable happened.
In an instant, Lian Chengbi broke free from his oppressive aura and, relying on his unparalleled light and agile movements, escaped all of his variations. With just a simple retreat, he had moved out of the range of all his countermeasures.
With just this one move, the Carefree Marquis immediately judged that Lian Chengbi's mental fortitude, light and agile movements, and even his experience in facing powerful enemies were all top-notch in the world.
His light and agile movements were even better than his own!
"How is this possible?
Xiao Yao Hou's pupils contracted to the size of a needlepoint, but his reflexes were equally swift as he immediately captured Lian Chengbi's figure, closing in on him after landing and pouncing once more.
Lian Chengbi's retreat was not without effort, and his eyes still seemed to retain traces of the dazzling sunlight.
"Impressive!" Lian Chengbi exclaimed.
The more one pushes their light martial arts to the limit, the harder it becomes to improve. Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang were undoubtedly the pinnacle of light work in their respective worlds, yet there were still masters who could rival them, falling just shy of their level.
Lian Chengbi's light martial arts were unquestionably exceptional, but Xiao Yao Hou's were no slouch either. That previous strike, carrying the weight of the sun's radiance, had given Lian Chengbi the sensation of facing the Demon Sect Leader's divine blade.
Without the blinding glare, he would have gladly crossed swords with his opponent, but with his vision impaired, Lian Chengbi wasn't about to give Xiao Yao Hou even a sliver of a chance.
"As expected of the Carefree Marquis, a true hawkish hero worthy of your reputation."
Facing the ferocious advance of the Carefree Marquis, Lian Chengbi finally unsheathed his longsword, opting for offense as the best defense.
Lian Chengbi's previous retreat had also put considerable pressure on the Carefree Marquis, prompting him to resolve to launch a fierce assault while his opponent was still at a disadvantage.
However, just as he drew close to Lian Chengbi, his eyes involuntarily wavered.
Lian Chengbi had struck with his sword.
It seemed like he had only swung once, yet it also felt like countless strikes.
Each strike was intricate and dazzling, dazzling and overwhelming, awe-inspiring and formidable.
This sword technique seemed to encapsulate the pinnacle of all sword techniques in the world, and the radiance of the sword seemed intent on filling the eyes of whoever faced it.
Facing this sword technique, Xiao Yao Hou felt as if he were facing the sun itself.
"Swish!"
Xiao Yao Hou decisively halted, his eyes focused, and with a loud shout, he stomped his foot and flipped out of the way.
"Remarkable martial arts!"
Lian Chengbi finally opened his eyes, his sword held horizontally across his chest. He reached out to gently caress the spine of his sword as he admired Xiao Yao Hou, "In all the world, there are very few who can dodge my Heavenly Swordplay."
Xiao Yao Hou's expression turned extremely ugly. If not for the fact that Lian Chengbi's vision had been impaired just moments ago, he wouldn't have been confident in dodging that move.
Even if they were to do it again, he wouldn't be confident in emerging unscathed from that sword technique.
How could there be such a terrifying sword technique in this world?
Xiao Yao Hou suddenly realized that perhaps he had truly misunderstood Lian Chengbi?
"Heavenly Swordplay?" Xiao Yao Hou stared at Lian Chengbi, "This isn't a sword technique from the Pure Joy Villa!"
"No," Lian Chengbi shook his head.
"Did you create this sword technique yourself?" Xiao Yao Hou asked.
"No," Lian Chengbi replied, "The creator of this sword technique is like a celestial, looking down upon the mortal realm from above. I am but a mere mortal."
Xiao Yao Hou gritted his teeth and lunged forward once more.
As a top-notch master himself, he could tell that this sword technique wasn't easy to execute, and he certainly wasn't going to turn tail and run just because of one sword technique.
The Carefree Marquis' advancing steps were peculiar, and his body movements were equally bizarre, seemingly random and unpredictable as he clearly aimed to prevent Lian Chengbi from finding an opening to strike.
Moreover, his agility was no joke, as he shifted his form three times in the blink of an eye, taking advantage of his dwarf-like stature...
"Swish!"
Lian Chengbi's longsword flicked upwards, yet it was effortlessly dodged.
In the next moment, the Carefree Marquis reached for his waist and drew a soft sword, tracing a curved line as he aimed for Lian Chengbi's wrist.
Lian Chengbi twisted his wrist and countered with his sword.
"Clang!"
(End of Chapter)
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