Chaotic World Book
Chapter 365 - 358 What is the Main Character of Chaotic World Book

Chapter 365: Chapter 358 What is the Main Character of Chaotic World Book

If we were simply to judge by the power displayed at this moment along with the scope described, perhaps Zhao Changhe was correct.

However, Xue Canghai and Zhao Changhe were both frowning, dissatisfied.

This was because Zhao Changhe, with his Blood Shura Body, naturally had greater strength than Xue Canghai, yet he only managed to push him back two steps and did not reach the expected standard. He himself also stepped back three steps. From the Sect Hierarch’s side, a terrifying and fierce Blood Evil intent transmitted. His own Blood Evil felt suppressed and even slightly weary for a moment.

The two men glanced silently at each other for a brief moment. Xue Canghai suddenly asked, "The ’Sword Intent’ you mentioned, are you sure it’s not just a literal interpretation of the names of these moves?"

Zhao Changhe knew why Xue Canghai would say this; if his unique physique was disregarded, simply considering the power of this saber strike alone, it seemed that the Sect Hierarch should indeed be a bit stronger.

He wasn’t here to challenge the Human List relying on his special physique; he was here to refine his understanding of Blood Evil, which made forcing the opponent to retreat two more steps meaningless.

Zhao Changhe took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Even if it was a literal interpretation, I still choose this path. The murderous intent of bloody ferocity is not suited for me; dispersion of divine and Buddha is the ultimate. The Door of Secret Treasure speaks of knowledge, not rote preaching or strictly following succession."

In Xue Canghai’s eyes, admiration flashed again as he sighed, "Good. Take this saber strike again!"

A blood light tore through the sky; from eight steps away, it reached the throat in an instant!

Zhao Changhe misstepped, unfolding the Stepping Blood Traceless technique, slightly shifting to the side with the Dragon Sparrow easing the force deliberately, not using his own power but purely comparing their understanding of integrating various Cultivation Techniques.

Thus, to onlookers, what previously seemed like a similar power clash began to transition into nuanced, comprehensive usage, and the techniques employed started differing.

Although the skills of the Blood God Sect did not focus much on feints or complex sequences, being predominantly direct and forceful, differences could still be noted in individual applications.

It was distinctly evident that, despite wielding a larger Big Broadsword which should foster more vigorous and hefty strokes, Zhao Changhe actually varied his moves more and cycled his sword momentum quicker, constantly seeking to exploit Xue’s weaknesses;

Whereas Xue, wielding a Blood God Saber only slightly heavier than a standard blade, performed like Dragon Sparrow sweeping fiercely, his overwhelming power sweeping through, leaving no opportunity for exploits amidst the violent assault.

Nearly becoming tangible, the Sect Hierarch’s Evil Qi formed a substantive Qi Wall, suffocating whether by reinforced power or external impact. In contrast, Zhao Changhe’s Evil Qi appeared much weaker, employing it like needles and thorns, mitigating and breaking the opponent’s Qi Wall.

The clash of their sabers resonated nonstop. Blood colored the sky, and Evil Qi assaulted the face, causing some sect members already weak against the Evil Qi to step back, clearing the surroundings of the Martial Arts Arena more.

"So strong," someone murmured, "And to think this is just a rising talent who has practiced the Blood Evil Saber Technique for barely a year. We’ve been practicing for twenty years, all for naught."

"Talent like this is incomparable. Indeed, his Blood Evil Saber Technique seems a bit immature upon close inspection, certainly less cunning than the Sect Hierarch’s. The Sect Hierarch may seem to use straightforward and simple moves, but the transitions within them are extraordinarily tactical, akin to an impenetrable wall of iron... If only during the battle with Yue Hongling it had been the same, the Sect Hierarch wouldn’t have lost."

"Don’t bring up Yue Hongling anymore, the Sect Hierarch will kill you if he hears it."

"Zhao Changhe admits his inadequacy in Blood Evil; indeed, he’s aware of his shortcomings," an Eldler sighed nearby. "If he were in the sect, I might have critiqued his saber technique a bit."

Sun Jiaoxi, always protective, gave the Elder a sideways glance, "If he had always been in the sect, his saber technique wouldn’t be like this..."

"What I said isn’t about his lack of Evil Qi, which I understand since he’s not bloodthirsty, how many can he kill with his saber? His own fatigue in the technique shows; he relies on various other martial arts properties to compensate, broad but not detailed, failing to truly grasp the essence of the saber technique. Even sometimes, hints of Sword Intent emerge... Maybe he’s strong in actual combat, but it doesn’t do much for his understanding of the saber."

Sun Jiaoxi could only respond, "Understandably, he lacks subsequent secret books and thus learned countless other martial arts on his own, integrating them into his techniques; naturally, there’s a big difference compared to us who primarily practiced Holy Sect techniques. In a real fight, I couldn’t beat him, but when it comes to the Blood Evil Saber alone, we indeed could critique him; after all, he’s only practiced it for a year."

Yes, to have practiced for barely over a year and be able to match the Sect Hierarch, one must admit, not only is he a genius, but he’s also incredibly diligent; he must have practiced the technique every day without rest.

The high-ranking officials of the sect were mesmerized, though they claimed Zhao Changhe’s technique was rough—that was the freedom of bystanders, who could grandiosely speak. But facing such a saber in reality, how many rounds could they themselves last?

Maybe they wouldn’t survive even one move before meeting the Blood God.

The so-called roughness of the saber technique was in fact clear in Zhao Changhe’s self-awareness, and he had prefaced it, "I fall short because my Blood Evil is not refined." Wasn’t he here exactly to make up for this layer?

For instance, Zhao Changhe’s discharging and then cleaving was actually borrowing some of the opponent’s force, conserving some of his own, doubling the power on the second strike. Repeating this process, the intensity multiplied, giving the impression of an unstoppable surging river.

This wasn’t a skill of the Blood God Sect but the Sword Emperor’s Ultimate Skill "Nether River Surge". Once, Zhao Changhe needed to integrate swordsmanship into his saber technique, but now he no longer needed it. Having grasped the essence of the technique, he could produce the same effect with any weapon.