Published: March 8, 2025
“Indeed! This young master will surely win!” The twenty members of the Tu Family shouted in unison, but the two elderly men in brocade robes at the front showed deep concern on their faces.
“Gu Duxing, are you at ease now?” Tu Qianhao turned around, his eyes burning as he stared at Gu Duxing, shouting loudly.
The disdain on Gu Duxing's face gradually faded, replaced by respect—respect for a true martial artist. He grew serious and said, “Tu Qianhao, why must you do this?”
Tu Qianhao smiled bleakly and replied calmly, “I was marrow cleansed at birth, began practicing martial arts at two, and started sword training at three. By the age of seven, I was hailed as the first martial arts genius in the Tu Family in hundreds of years! I believe I am quite remarkable! I am confident, even arrogant!”
“Before our battle, I was very proud, thinking others were beneath me. But your ranking is above mine, which I found hard to accept. However, after fighting you, I realized I was wrong.”
He spoke somberly, “You shattered my dreams and made me aware of myself; but since then, you have become my inner demon! I practice swordsmanship madly, just to defeat you! I want to defeat you fairly in a one-on-one battle!”
“If I cannot achieve that, then… even if I survive, I will never reach the pinnacle of martial arts! That is my life’s pursuit; if I declare that path hopeless now, it would be better to end it all!”
“At least, dying by your sword wouldn’t tarnish my name as Tu Qianhao!”
Tu Qianhao laughed heartily and shouted, “Gu Duxing, do you understand my thoughts? Do you comprehend? Are you willing to battle me!?”
Gu Duxing's expression turned as desolate as autumn winds, and he clearly replied, “I understand, and I completely can relate! Tu Qianhao, I will fulfill your wish and fight you!”
Tu Qianhao laughed thunderously, drawing his long sword. With a slash, it created a buzzing sound, and thousands of sword shadows appeared densely before him. He declared loudly, “Today is a life-and-death battle! Gu Duxing, if you have the skill, then kill me! I do not need your respect; I only need your life!”
“Rest assured, I will show no mercy!” Gu Duxing let out a long howl, and the black dragon sword seemed to come to life, letting out a clear cry as it flew out of its sheath. In midair, it flashed brightly and landed in Gu Duxing’s hand!
“Even if I kill you, I want you to die fighting!” Gu Duxing said heavily, raising his head. His eyes snapped open, and two beams of light shot out as if they were solid.
The black dragon sword emitted a dragon's roar that echoed in the air for a long time.
Tu Qianhao's long sword buzzed violently in his hands!
Tu Qianhao laughed heartily, “Sword Emperor! Sword Emperor! I have indeed met the Sword Emperor in this life!” He roared with excitement, his muscles bulging, making him seem even more formidable.
His face flushed red with extreme excitement, and every pore in his body seemed to expand with joy, as boundless fighting spirit thoroughly merged into Tu Qianhao’s blood and soul!
With the Sword Emperor’s emergence, his lifeless long sword already signified submission; yet, Tu Qianhao only felt an uncontrollable fighting spirit boiling within him!
“Gu Duxing, let’s fight!!”
Gu Duxing let out a long cry, the sword light flashed wildly.
Amidst Tu Qianhao's laughter, he soared into the air, and suddenly, thousands of sword lights roared from every direction, transforming into lethal sword energy that attacked Gu Duxing!
The sound of the sword wind howling overshadowed the fierce northern wind in the mountain pass!
Gu Duxing, clad in green, flickered in and out amidst Tu Qianhao's sword lights, the black dragon sword slashing, poking, scraping, and slicing… a stream of cold light burst forth, fiercely engaging Tu Qianhao in counterattacks!
One wore black, the other green; two clusters of sword light rolled and tumbled. Eventually, all that could be seen was a dazzling ball of light, completely obscuring the figures of the two.