Book 13: Chapter 142

Bai Zhiqing tossed his broadsword to Hong Jiu and queried, From what I can see, you can wield all eighteen arms, correct?

Hong Jiu smiled. I would not say I am proficient at all of them, but I can wield them.

Not bad. Youre rightfully in first place on Seventeen Hidden Wyrms. Bai Zhiqing knocked back a mouthful of wine, then grabbed the closest broadsword on the broadsword rack, spun around and got into his stance. Show me your skills with a broadsword.?re????n??.c?m

Yeah, no. Youll make fun of me. How about you just tell me.

Hahaha. Bai Zhiqing burped at the ceiling. The alcohol-infused mist he released into the atmosphere reduced the clarity of any visible points it covered. If you dont get this right, youll forfeit your life here before the deadline.

Hong Jiu felt as though there was a pair of glowing eyes inside the mist staring at him. He was indoors, yet his skin stung as though he was caught in a snowstorm on a mountain. His instincts kicked in, compelling him to mould energy to his hands and a.s.sume a defensive stance.

Use the broadsword.

Started, Hong Jiu whipped the broadsword at the incoming alcoholic mist. The blade shouldve sliced through the mist without any problem, yet Hong Jiu couldnt cut through it. He quickly switched his method of attack and unleashed a ten-hit combo.

Ten clangs loudly rang out as if they were ringing over one another.

Due to the situation with his internal energy, Bai Zhiqing dispersed alcohol as mist to obstruct Hong Jius vision. Since he couldnt see properly, Hong Jiu couldnt rely on his internal energy specialty, forcing him to actually rely on his broadsword skills. Knowing that, he started to attack faster, steadier and more violently, taking away Bai Zhiqings opportunities to counter. Still, the mist was as solid as an iron wall.

With a strong shout, Hong Jiu pushed the pace even further, but every attack was deflected, prompting him to amplify his own efforts. The entire time, Bai Zhiqing just defended.

About one hundred exchanges later, Bai Zhiqing voiced, Not bad, but youre just depending on your discerning abilities, quick hands and effort. You dont respect a broadsword for what it is, so you wont be a threat. Back off!

With a release of broadsword qi, Bai Zhiqing dispersed the alcohol and froze Hong Jius broadsword, giving him complete freedom to attack Hong Jius opening. Hong Jiu slammed the bottom of Hunts hilt with his other hand, using brute force to deny Bai Zhiqings broadsword, resulting in a draw.

If Im not wrong, you learnt those skills from Moyan Clan?

You could tell?

Hong Jiu gained most of his recent broadsword experience from Moyan Changping in Nanjiang, so he subconsciously utilised all of his knew knowledge once he had a broadsword in his hand.

Is it really not good enough?

Hunt isnt a shabby broadsword among the top-tier broadswords, but look. Bai Zhiqing flicked the broadsword he held. His weapon didnt sustain any damage throughout their spar. When it comes to top-tier weapons, the pugilistic world divides them into three categories. The first is the most commonly seen so-called famous weapons. Most of them are forged from rare metals and can be used once they have taken form. They arent particularly dangerous on their own, but theyre definitely quality weapons. The best part about them is that anyone can wield them; tempering isnt necessary.

Would you be referring to the blacksmiths stories of using true qi to temper weapons, Elder?

Id prefer it if you stuck to calling me Third Brother. Anyway, you are correct. The second type is this. They look just like any other ma.s.s-produced ordinary weapon; some even look shabby. However, once an adept wields them for some time, theyll gradually evolve into powerful weapons. This is what is meant by tempering weapons with true qi. Experts in internal disciplines use their true qi to temper weapons, which then gradually become their signature weapon. It matters not if the weapon was metaphorically dull or s.h.i.+ny initially; they can all be tempered.

Once a weapon is tempered using this method, its impossible to reverse the result. Even if someone more advanced than them was to wield it, itd be next to impossible to modify again. Due to the weapon being tempered via a certain discipline for a prolonged period of time, its usage method gradually changes in congruence. As such, the wielder needs to meet a lot of requirements in order to wield it.

This is what happens with weapons pa.s.sed down in big sects. Consequently, only their disciples can inherit the weapons. That being said, there will be differences in level even if one generation surpa.s.ses the next or doesnt, so the next person can only bring out 70% of the weapons capabilities. If an outsider cant even bring out a fraction of its potential, its completely understandable.

How about the third category?

The third type refers to weapons anyone can use and bring out the full potential off. Weapons in this category have an innate unique attribute, and they cant be tempered with true qi. Therefore, we typically refer to these weapons as supreme weapons.

That sounds like

It would be the Seven Dynasty-Founding Blades. You have one back on Mount Daluo, dont you?

Hong Jiu nodded, then looked down to the weapon in his hand.

Every patriarch of Bai Clan has had his own signature broadsword. I forged this one, but I never used it after I forged which, so the weapon nurturing process never commenced. I dont really use a broadsword anymore these days.

Understanding that was Bai Zhiqings way of gifting him a broadsword, Hong Jiu caressed the blade and expressed, Hunt I like the name.

Hahaha, make sure to spend more time with it, then The one youre holding was forged from Seasteel and Black Aurum, so its heavy. This one in my hand was forged from ordinary iron. Yet, you couldnt even crack mine after over two hundred slashes. How do you expect to kill someone?

Bai Clans broadswordplays foundation lies in the word Yearning. No matter how you slice it, it all comes back to your mind. For that reason, in our history, there have been prodigies, like my first brother, who is unmatched with a broadsword, and there were confused people. I wont write you a wall of text to teach you our discipline. Figure it out yourself.

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Hong Jiu spent the next 24 hours sparring Bai Zhiqing. When Xiaoyu and company dropped by, they deemed it best to not interrupt. Of course, theyd stop for a drink or some food.

Suddenly Hong Jiu heard someone condescendingly say, You think you can beat Vivianite with just three days of broadsword training. Is this what they call delusional?

So what? Whoever says delusional people cant win can come find out with me.

Hong Jiu didnt need to look to know it was Master Qi taking jabs at him again.