MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again
Chapter 671 - 158: Sparring

Chapter 671: Chapter 158: Sparring

Lu Hong was right, in a life-and-death struggle, with one’s life hanging by a thread, there’s no point talking about morality.

"Disciple has learned!"

"Then let’s continue." As he spoke, Lu Hong’s energy gradually dispersed, increasing the pressure on Gui He, as if invisible giant hands were clutching his heart, squeezing with force.

Gui He had only ever felt such oppression in the hands of clan leaders as powerful as the Berserk Bear King.

Seeing that Gui He hesitated to make a move, Lu Hong smiled slightly, "Boy, if you don’t strike now, you won’t be able to strike at all!"

Before the words had fallen, Gui He suddenly launched an attack, his vital energy bursting forth from his body like a wild dragon.

The surging Blood River converged into a true dragon, cascading down upon Lu Hong.

At this sight, Lu Hong smiled brightly and said, "Not bad, not bad, you’ve actually transformed Blood Transverse Sky based on your own understanding. It seems you haven’t wasted the past two years neglecting the comprehension of your skills."

While speaking, the actions of Lu Hong’s hands did not stop.

Facing the approaching blood-colored true dragon, Lu Hong forcefully brought down a sword strike.

The skill erupted with a thunderous boom.

Gui He’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Lu Hong had also used Blood Transverse Sky, but he released it within the body of the blood-colored true dragon summoned by Gui He.

The mighty force of the vital energy burst forth from inside the body of Gui He’s summoned true dragon.

The backlash of the torn skill forced Gui He to retreat repeatedly, his chest aching with pain.

But he had no time to wince in pain because the speed of Lu Hong’s Blood Transverse Sky was so fast that in the blink of an eye, the inverted Blood River had rushed before him.

Gui He hurriedly placed his long sword across his chest, stimulating his vital energy to form a protective shield, withstanding the onslaught of the Blood River.

As a group attack skill, Blood Transverse Sky was not particularly impressive in terms of single-target damage. Of course, Lu Hong had also controlled the power of the skill; he didn’t want to injure his top disciple.

However, Lu Hong did not intend to let Gui He off so easily.

Under the pressure of the Blood River, Gui He quickly felt a sense of killing intent rush toward him.

But before he could react, Lu Hong’s swords had already smashed down heavily.

"Your reaction is too slow."

Along with Lu Hong’s words, the long sword in Gui He’s hand also fell to the ground.

As the sword slipped from his grasp, Gui He quickly crossed his arms in front of his chest. The next second, Lu Hong’s heavy kick landed there, and coupled with the rush of the Blood River, Gui He was sent flying backward, only to be caught by Bodo outside or else he might have hit the ground hard.

"Hehe, Big Brother, how does it feel to battle against Master?" Bodo laughed, "These past two years, us younger disciples have been beaten up by Master quite a bit. The beating you took today has finally balanced the scales a bit for us brothers."

Gui He, who had been constantly on the receiving end of the beatings, had a gloomy face, "When did Master become so powerful?"

"I’ve always been powerful," Lu Hong sheathed his swords and shooed away the Xiao Clan disciples who had been watching the battle, walking over to Gui He with a beaming smile, "You don’t resent me for hitting too hard, do you?"

Gui He shook his head, "You were already holding back, Master. I could see that."

"No rush, combat skills are an important way our warrior class can defeat opponents. I was able to beat you quickly because I know all the skills you’ve mastered and your combat style. I’d already prepared my response."

"What if you encounter an enemy you’ve never fought before?"

"Good question," Lu Hong patted Gui He on the shoulder, "Actually, it’s quite simple. Start with probing; once you completely understand the opponent’s combat habits and skills, then devise targeted solutions."

"But what if..."

Before Gui He could finish his sentence, Lu Hong already knew what the other wanted to say, and directly interrupted, "Alright, I know, I know. Anyway, for you, what’s lacking is experience, experience against foes."

In this world, where the profession system had not been unlocked, whether it was the Human Race or the Beast Tribes, or even the hundred tribes blessed by the Heavenly Gods, everyone was relying on their instinctual reactions in battle. The recorded and passed-down combat skills and methods were still too scarce. Relying on his advantage in experience in battles that weren’t absolutely one-sided, Lu Hong hardly ever suffered losses, and most of the time, he would thoroughly crush his opponents.

This was also a major factor why Lu Hong had been able to break through continuously within two years. Having access to experience, he constantly initiated battles, slaying beastmen. In fact, about seventy percent of the troops under the Viscount Le Leng were personally killed by Lu Hong. This tremendous amount of experience, coupled with two years of intense meditation, allowed Lu Hong to successfully upgrade his Angry Blood Warrior to the Third Transition, Blood Frenzy.

At the same time, Lu Hong had also unlocked his second profession, but this time it wasn’t a Great War Master; instead, he became a Steel Guardian.

As for why he chose Steel Guardian, there was no particular reason; he simply wanted a change of pace.

In any case, Lu Hong didn’t expect to confront powerful enemies with his second profession. Familiarizing himself with this profession would also make it easier for him to instruct Enkar, who was the future Steel Lord. He wouldn’t want to steer him down the wrong path.

Leading Gui He back to his abode, at that moment, Hai Ge hurried over with an urgent expression, "Clan Leader, there’s trouble. Beisha has found a beastman prowling around in the jungle with nefarious intentions."

"Can’t deal with him?" Lu Hong raised an eyebrow. Logically, there wouldn’t be too many abnormal beastmen in the borderlands.

"Yes." Hai Ge said gravely, "Three consecutive patrols have been beaten down by him. However, thankfully he hasn’t killed anyone."

Hasn’t killed anyone? So there’s no hostility then?

Lu Hong looked at Gui He, "Is it someone you brought?"

"Yes." Gui He nodded, explaining, "This time during my return to the Beast Tribes, I accidentally disrupted the assassination plot against the Lionheart Royal Tribe, resulting in their grudge against me. So, the Lionheart Royal Tribe found me a bodyguard to protect me from being assassinated."

"Lionheart Royal Tribe? Targeted for assassination?" Lu Hong laughed heartily.

This laughter, however, left everyone present filled with questions. What’s the matter? Did their master (Clan Leader) have a deep-seated hatred for the royal families?

"Master..." Seeing Lu Hong’s expression, Gui He was quite troubled, "Do you... do you dislike the people from the Lionheart Royal Tribe?"

"No, no, no, I actually quite like them." Lu Hong wasn’t caught up in these matters and stood up to ask, "What kind of level is your bodyguard?"

"Um..." Gui He pondered for a long time, finding there was no suitable standard to compare, so he could only gesture, "Anyway, very strong. He is the Clan Leader of the Spirit Brown Bear Tribe, the beastmen respectfully call him the Berserk Bear King."

The Spirit Brown Bear Tribe... Lu Hong nodded his head, recognizing it as an ancient tribe, but eventually it had declined and disappeared into the annals of history.

"If that is the case, then let me meet this Berserk Bear King."

Lu Hong was indeed interested; now with his Third Transition strength, the experience he could gain in the borderland was significantly reduced, thus Lu Hong had set his sights on the center of the continent. That was the domain divided between the Elf and Beast Tribes. Therefore, he needed to understand their strength levels and link them to the profession system.

Not every clan leader among the beastmen could be granted the title of king, but those who were, without exception, had illustrious battle accomplishments and possessed formidable strength.

The Berserk Bear King had already brought down three groups of Human Race squads, and to avoid further conflict with the humans, he was fleeing through the jungle.

But it felt like he had grown a pair of eyes on himself, for wherever he went, he sensed he was being watched and couldn’t find cover.

The Berserk Bear King stopped in his tracks, scanning his surroundings.

He, too, was a seasoned warrior familiar with such tricks.

"Wouldn’t expect to find elves in this tiny Human Race borderland, but it makes sense. If it weren’t for you elves, in the battle at South Sand, how could the Tiger Roar God have been defeated."

Such magical surveillance was easy to break; simply set fire to the jungle and be done with it all.

But this wasn’t a battlefield, and the Berserk Bear King also wanted to provoke the humans here, especially since the sanctity of the Human Race saints in nearby South Sand was overwhelming.

"Berserk Bear King?"

Hearing the voice behind him, the Berserk Bear King turned around to see a young man who had appeared before him, his brows furrowing slightly, "Who are you?"

"Me? If you can defeat me, I’ll tell you." After speaking, Lu Hong drew the two huge swords from his back, his vital energy surged and swirled around his body.

Upon seeing the power of the vital energy emanating from Lu Hong’s body, the Berserk Bear King asked curiously, "What is your relationship with Gui He?"

"Defeat me, and I’ll tell you everything."