Chapter 77: Borrowing Strength to Overpower

  After the fierce flame closed its mouth, it was also a pragmatic person. Seeing that the opponent had made good preparations, he immediately shouted loudly and attacked with the ghost head knife. The opponent did not dare to be slow, and hurriedly held up his sword to parry. Unfortunately, after the first move, he had already fallen into a disadvantageous position. At first, he could still see the gap and counterattack with one or two swords, but later on, he was completely unable to fight back.

  The fierce flames' momentum was growing stronger, the knife technique unfolded, and people who were close by seemed to feel wave after wave of heat rolling in, everything under the knife's glow appeared somewhat blurry.

  Feng Xiao Xiao naturally couldn't recognize what sword technique this was, and looking at the sword thrusting into the sky, he also had a bewildered expression. He asked Wan Shi Tong, who said he didn't know either. At this time, Bai Xiao Sheng again muttered to himself on the side: "What a pity! What a pity!" Then he shook his head and sighed repeatedly. Feng Xiao Xiao was really curious, so he could only continue playing the role of someone who wasn't ashamed to ask questions.

  "What a... uh... pity!" Feng Xiao Xiao asked with a sigh.

  "Alas, what a pity! Excellent knife skills, but no suitable good sword to match!" Bai Xiaosheng shook his head and said.

  "What? What kind of swordsmanship is that!" Feng Xiao Xiao hastily inquired.

  "Blazing Blade Technique!" Bai Xiaosheng said affirmatively.

  "Flame Blade Technique!?" The wind whispered repeatedly.

  "That's right!" Bai Xiaosheng nodded, continuing: "The Flame Blade Technique, when executed, relies on internal energy to drive the blade and air to violently rub against each other, producing a large amount of heat. Not only can the blade injure people, but the heat emitted between moves will also harm people! Moreover, as its name suggests, after execution, it will be like flames, burning more and more fiercely, with increasing power!"

  "How formidable!" Feng Xiao Xiao actually didn't know how formidable it was, she just echoed him to let Bai Xiaosheng continue speaking with enthusiasm.

  "Exactly!" Bai Xiaosheng was excited again, "Ordinary martial arts, such as those learned from the school, can be practiced up to level 5. Mid-level hidden tasks can obtain advanced martial arts that can be practiced at levels 6-8. High-level hidden tasks can obtain top-level martial arts that are at levels 9-10. However, level 10 martial arts only exist in theory as proposed by the officials. In my experience, I've never heard of anyone who has been able to practice a level 10 martial art. I believe this level 10 martial art hasn't been unlocked yet."

  The wind was blowing gently, and he was thinking about his own two tenth-level martial arts, secretly feeling proud of himself. Bai Xiaosheng had already changed the subject: "And this Flame Blade Technique, at most can be practiced to the eighth level, which is still a rare high-level martial art! Unfortunately, that Ghost Head Knife of his... tsk, tsk..." As he spoke, Bai Xiaosheng shook his head again like a rattle drum, and continued: "If he had Xu Ri's Golden Silk Great Ring Knife or Liu Yue's Crescent Moon Curved Knife, he would definitely be ranked among the top in my Arsenal Spectrum."

  The wind was whispering, and his heart moved slightly, and he asked again: "What do you think of Akatsuki's strength?"

  Bai Xiaosheng thought for a moment and said: "Xu Ri's situation is similar to Lie Yan, but he has an advantage in terms of his weapon, while his martial arts skills are inferior."

  Feng Xiao Xiao said: "But I heard that his Tian Xing knife technique is also a relatively advanced martial art!"

  Bai Xiaosheng smiled and said: "High-level is high-level, but the highest is only seventh level, still a little short of the requirements for a top-notch master."

  The wind whispered in his heart: "Bai Xiaosheng is indeed a worthy name, knowing quite a lot, but the Tian Xing knife method still has a remaining page, I reckon you can't think of it at all!" He couldn't help but eagerly hope that Lao Da would come out and show off, letting him see what kind of surprised expression Bai Xiaosheng would have.

  The two men were talking, the cat-and-mouse game on stage was still going on, and the surrounding audience felt bored. The Flame Blade Technique was indeed formidable, but unfortunately, the opponent was too weak, so it was hard to tell just how formidable it really was.

  The audience was eagerly waiting for the flames to finish off their opponent, but the situation on the field suddenly changed. The change wasn't because the opponent had used some kind of ultimate move, but simply because they had switched to a different person.

  Someone came with a paper fan in hand, of course it wasn't Bai Xiaosheng, but rather the boss who rushed here - I'm from where.

  Liang Yan temporarily retracted his sword and sneered: "You've finally come out!"

  I came from who-knows-where with a crooked head, shrugged my shoulders, and had a relaxed face, as if I didn't put the fierce flames in my eyes at all.

  Flames suddenly blazed with anger, shouting: "Today I'll let you see how powerful I am!" After that, he swung his knife and chopped down at the waist.

  I came from somewhere, not in a hurry, with a paper fan in my hand, I poked forward and landed on the knife. With a flick to the side, the knife stabbed towards him like it had eyes. The knife going wasn't a big deal, but there was still someone behind it! Suddenly, flames also followed the knife, stumbling forward several times, sweeping past my right side from where I came from.

  Raging flames reacted extremely quickly, not waiting for him to steady himself, and counterattacked with a slash from the waist. Unfortunately, I also reacted quickly, using my fan to block the blade from behind, then borrowed the momentum of his body turning right to deflect the knife to one side. Raging flames' body was already unstable earlier, and under the influence of this force, his movement direction changed 90 degrees into a straight-line acceleration, immediately followed by a prone fall to the ground in a decelerating slide.

  The entire audience was shocked. The same fierce and powerful master who had rushed to this place with an unstoppable momentum, under my hands, after just two moves, fell to the ground, although not much life was lost, but compared to my calm demeanor, indeed lost very badly, lost very thoroughly.

  All of this, of course, was seen by the wind and fire, the Flame Knife Technique that had just been blown so fiercely by Bai Xiaosheng, is now unable to withstand a single blow, he is preparing to find an explanation from Bai Xiaosheng.

  Before the wind could whisper a question, Bai Xiaosheng was already muttering to himself on the other side: "What a pity! What a pity!"

  "This time it wasn't Feng Xiao Xiao's turn, and Wan Shi Tong, who was standing beside him, hastily asked: 'What a pity again!'"

  "What a pity! This fierce flame is actually challenging me, its origin. It's truly seeking its own death!"

  "What's the meaning of this?" asked Feng Xiao Xiao.

  Bai Xiaosheng's eyes gleamed as he stared at Feng Xiao Xiao and said: "Do you know what the ultimate move I learned from is?"

  The wind whispers in my ear, I've only seen it in my impression, where did I come from? In front of the sword that rushes to the sky, left and right are hesitant, this high-difficulty question really can't be answered.

  Bai Xiaosheng replied on his behalf, "It's about borrowing power to strike back! I don't have any powerful martial arts skills, but with this move of borrowing power to strike back and his rare Seven-Clever Fan, I can always stand undefeated in battle. Last time at the Martial Arts Assembly, if it wasn't for bad luck running into Jian Xing Tian, I believe it wouldn't be difficult for him to squeeze into the top three!"

  The wind was blowing gently as he gazed at One Sword Charging the Sky, nodding his head. The Seven Absolute Whirlwind Swords of One Sword Charging the Sky were indeed something that made those who relied on borrowed strength unable to borrow it in time.

  On the field, Lie Yan had already gotten up, and under everyone's watchful eyes, he really couldn't bear to continue fighting with a thick face, so he gritted his teeth and said: "This time I admit defeat!" The ferocity of his facial expression made it clear that in his heart he was not convinced at all. He was still afraid that someone wouldn't know, so he added another sentence: "The accounts between us two will be settled in the future!" I smiled and gestured to please him.

  Ling Huo returned to his own formation with a fierce flame. One of the twelve Flying Eagle Forts was about to rush out, but suddenly heard me say loudly from somewhere: "Everyone wait for me to say two words!"

  Everyone fell silent, and all eyes were focused on where I came from.

  "I slowly said: 'We came here quickly, and we never had the ambition to be the number one gang in Jianghu. Today's Huashan Jianjian, we didn't want to participate at first, but we came anyway. We wanted to tell everyone that although we don't have the ambition to contend for the top spot, we are not useless people who can't fight back or retort when insulted. Our principle has always been: if others don't offend me, I won't offend them; if others offend me, I will retaliate tenfold! Now I declare that our gang is withdrawing from this Huashan Jianjian. From now on, we will not challenge any other gangs or individuals, nor will we accept challenges from any other gangs or individuals. Please excuse us!' With that, I floated down the stage."

  Longyan from Feilong Manor ran out and shouted: "Hey, brother! We're just exchanging blows to test our skills! Why did you bring up the topic of contending for the world?"

  I smiled faintly and said, "Really? Then I've spoken too much. Anyway, this time at Mount Hua's Swordsmanship Competition, everyone has tried their best, so we won't stay any longer." After saying that, I bowed to Longyan with a fist, turned around and waved my hand to the members of my sect, some of whom immediately went down the mountain, while others who wanted to stay and watch blended into the crowd of onlookers. I was no exception, walking towards the crowd of onlookers.

  Longyan was stunned for a moment, then caught up and said: "In that case, we won't force it, but in that case, please ask Brother He to be our special guest!"

  I was taken aback for a moment, thinking it's also right to give the other party a way out, so I readily agreed.

  Longyan brought me to where Feng Xiao was standing and introduced me, "This is the one who charged up to the sky with a single sword, I don't think you're unfamiliar with him! This is Bai Xiaosheng, the creator of the 'Bingqi Pu' (Soldier's Spectrum); this is Wan Shitong, a famous commentator on the forum, if you often visit the forum you should know; and this is Feng Xiao... hmm... a rising star in Jianghu! These few are all specially invited guests! You all get to know each other!" Then he introduced me to the four of them as a matter of routine, after which he turned around and returned to Feilong Mountain Villa's formation.

  I come from afar and nod in greeting with everyone, standing aside, no longer making a sound.

  The wind whispered in his heart: "What is called brilliant, this person is truly brilliant. Quickly coming here, he was originally the weakest among the eight factions, but by doing so, he successfully established his prestige first. From now on, who would dare to underestimate him?"