Cosmic-Level Demon God
Chapter 241 - 161: The Ancient Wilderness Trial, Defying Geniuses of the Specialized Level!

Chapter 241: Chapter 161: The Ancient Wilderness Trial, Defying Geniuses of the Specialized Level!

Next, Qin Shi and Tan Cong engaged in a competitive training session. Qin Shi put down the Perfect Level Electric Shock Saber and replaced it with a wooden sword of the same type.

"Transition from short to long, swift and versatile!"

Tan Cong began with the "Force Rune Technique," executing continuous slashes seamlessly, with the airflow seemingly split and tumbling to the sides.

Each of the over ten successive strikes was connected, with the strong wind pressure pushing towards Qin Shi like a solid wall!

While attending the lecture earlier, Qin Shi had noted Tan Cong’s grip on the sword and his footwork.

He learned well, firmly remembering the essence that "cutting the person, not the sword" was the key. The true killing move always targeted vital areas of the body, with blade collisions being merely part of the process.

With that, Qin Shi squinted slightly, gripped the sword handle tightly with both hands, and suddenly positioned the sword horizontally in front, adopting a defensive stance, seeming to intend to hold out until Tan Cong tired, seeking an opportunity for a flaw.

Tan Cong’s sword strikes got faster and heavier with each blow, the clashing sounds of the wooden swords echoing in the training room, making Wei Zheguang, watching from below the stage, hold his breath in concentration.

By the tenth strike, unexpectedly retreating step by step, Qin Shi, whose combat space was compressed, suddenly activated his power, shaking Tan Cong’s descending slash away with a flick of the sword.

He then immediately used a wrist rotation to deflect the force, thrusting forward in the same motion!

This sudden change in move left Tan Cong’s wooden sword involuntarily deflecting, with the power transmitted along the blade causing it to tremble violently like a plucked tuning fork, almost losing control.

"Listening Blade Force!"

Tan Cong’s expression changed slightly, realizing Qin Shi had used the "Transformation Rune Technique," familiarizing himself with the opponent’s power changes through blade contact, much like discerning music by stroking guitar strings, detecting the direction of the force to counteract.

He never anticipated Qin Shi’s learning capability to be so monstrous, skillfully applying it right at the first contact.

Swoosh!

The blade sliced through the air, aiming for the throat!

Tan Cong’s skin tightened slightly; after all, being an expert in swordsmanship, he took a sudden step and roared angrily.

The air vibrated as though igniting a bomb, erupting with a thunderous roar!

Simultaneously, he twisted his wrist firmly, and the blade slashed diagonally towards Qin Shi’s knee at an even faster speed!

This was the "Shout Slash" from the "Deceit Rune Technique"!

Distracting the opponent and slowing their offense, then attacking the lower body directly!

Even though Qin Shi had exceptionally strong spiritual power, he was slightly shaken by Tan Cong’s forceful "Lion’s Roar," causing his eardrums to involuntarily swell, and the forward stabbing motion to slow slightly.

However, he entered spiritual meditation, merging body and spirit, controlled his mortal body, and did not let Tan Cong succeed. He stepped back, defended with the wooden sword, and deflected the downward slashing blade!

In a few short exchanges, the two displayed the exquisite applications of the blade’s four techniques adeptly.

"Not bad, not bad! The Martial Arts World of the Old Era had a saying that the sword is courage, and the footwork is the soul. As they say, the person with active footwork holds the gate of life and death!"

Tan Cong, having his offense broken, retreated two steps to pull some distance, then looked on approvingly.

"Little Qin, you must remember that swordsmanship lies not in the hands, but in the waist and legs. Your ’advance’ and ’retreat’ just now were very well managed.

Let’s go again! This time, we will compete in strength!"

Tan Cong steadied his body, gripped the sword with both hands in front of his chest, and demonstrated the "Three-Step Linked Slash." This time the sword swung slowly, but his footwork was heavy and forceful, creating a sticky yet turbulent wind pressure!

This was the technique "Overlapping Wave Attack," which emphasized overpowering the opponent with force, subduing them head-on!

Qin Shi was unfazed. He used quick, short steps, and the wooden sword swung out fiercely, like an anvil being hammered!

The wind pressure of a four or five-level storm whirled toward Tan Cong!

"Terrifying! Truly... terrifying beyond words!"

Wei Zheguang moved away from the stage, feeling the need to retreat farther back.

The aftermath of these two sparring was too intense. Even though they were just wooden swords clashing, they emitted the sound of metal striking metal.

Especially the overwhelming sword momentum beyond normal techniques, moving formidably with their bodies, like roaring dragons tearing at each other.

The wooden sword as claws and fangs, taking on the attacking role, while the mortal body was the dragon’s body, maintaining the agility of dodging and darting.

"Instructor Tan is indeed terrifying! Usually, I don’t see him practicing the sword every day, but I didn’t expect him to be so fierce!"

A colleague from the Operations Department chimed in.

"And Qin! He just started getting the hang of it! This is like playing a game for the first time, then dominating in a match, and achieving a five-kill streak, going toe-to-toe with the top players!"

Wei Zheguang grimaced as if he had a toothache, rubbing his cheek.

These monstrous geniuses were too despairing, with their outrageous numbers and intensity giving ordinary players no experience at all!

If possible, he strongly suggested the designers nerf them!

"Well, Qin Shi... competing at the level of the Top 100 tournament, it’s reasonable for him to be strong,"

The colleague from the Operations Department wasn’t too surprised. Unlike Wei Zheguang, they had seen Qin Shi’s development phase, understanding his incredible cultivation speed and combat performance, so they were more composed.

"Old Wei, how do you think he’s going to rank? I’ve heard that the Heng Province Martial Arts Association is offering substantial rewards this time. If I weren’t over the age limit, I’d want to try my luck too!"

Wei Zheguang dashed cold water on him:

"Stop dreaming! Those freaks at the peak age, with life forces in the eighties and nineties! Each one is ruthless and heavy-handed. It’s uncertain if you could even make the top 100 if you sign up! A paralyzed condition in bed, however, is quite likely!

Besides, according to reliable sources, this Top 100 tournament isn’t the usual ring battles. The Heng Province Martial Arts Association, after discussion, has revived the ’Wilderness Trial’ that was popular millennia ago."

The colleague from the Operations Department clicked his tongue, releasing a group of prodigious youths infused with immeasurable resources into the wilderness outside the urban circle.

The Martial Arts Association was indeed insane!

In the past, during the Old Martial Sect’s prevalence, the Wilderness Trial was almost like a quality inspection device for evaluating true prodigies.