Chapter 46

"Is something wrong?"

Hearing Lu Li mutter to himself, Liang Jun asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"Something is very wrong," Lu Li said with a look of disdain. "If I'm not mistaken, there's something wrong with the katana that man is holding. That sword is not an ordinary weapon; besides being incredibly sharp, it can also affect a person's mind. In other words, the moment he draws his sword, his opponent will experience a brief moment of fear. In such a case, even if one is stronger, it's useless."

With Lu Li's realm and experience, unless someone is much stronger than him, no matter how bizarre the move, it would be hard to escape his notice.

Ito Kenji is very powerful. According to the classification of ancient martial arts in the country, he should be at the minor success stage of the postnatal realm, almost reaching the major success stage.

It cannot be denied that to reach such a level at a young age, he is more talented than Xue Shouye.

Even so, he absolutely cannot achieve victory with a single move every time, and after fighting all morning, his mental state is still at its peak.

After all, a true one-strike style requires the integration of one's entire spirit and energy into the sword. If the first strike fails to defeat the opponent, it means a significant drop in strength and a rapid increase in danger.

Facing so many experts of the same realm, Ito Kenji can easily handle them, with none of his opponents lasting even a single move. Is this guy a monster?

When something unusual happens, there must be a reason. Clearly, Ito Kenji is using special means, and that means is the katana in his hand.

"Despicable," Liang Jun said angrily, turning to Lu Li. "Old Lu, we must crush him this time."

"I'll do my best."

A faint smile appeared on Lu Li's face. He had been puzzled about the source of the yin energy on Xue Shouye, but now he finally had an answer. Being cut by such an evil sword, it's not hard to understand why there would be residual yin energy.

In the martial arts arena, as Ito Kenji sheathed his sword, everyone exchanged glances, shocked and somewhat disheartened.

Doctors and nurses who had been waiting on the side quickly moved forward, first providing simple bandages, then carrying the injured on stretchers and rushing away.

For these ordinary people, when had they ever seen such a domineering martial arts competition? Although no one has died so far, the injuries are getting more and more severe. Moreover, it's happening in public, which directly challenges their understanding of martial arts.

It turns out that real martial arts competitions do exist, and they are bloody. This is much better than the martial arts competitions shown on TV.

However, thinking about their compatriots being defeated one by one by the Japanese, they feel extremely frustrated.

As soon as the injured were taken away, someone immediately came forward to clean up the blood.

Ito Kenji sneered and placed the katana on his shoulder. "The martial artists of Haicheng disappoint me. I will head to the provincial capital this afternoon." He paused, then looked around and said with a light laugh, "You are all cowards!"

"Little Japanese, when the tiger is away, the monkey becomes king. Have you heard this saying?" Hearing Ito Kenji's contempt, Liang Jun was furious and shouted back.

"Eight-ga, who are you?"

Ito Kenji turned around angrily, glaring at Liang Jun. Liang Jun trembled and quickly hid behind Lu Li, but he didn't back down and said, "I am the direct descendant of the Xue family's boxing style."

"Xue family's boxing? Hmph, it's nothing special."

Lu Li narrowed his eyes and slowly walked to Ito Kenji, looking at him calmly. "The Xue family's boxing is nothing special, and your one-strike style is nothing but a joke."

"You— I want to fight you."

"As you wish."

Lu Li turned to face the crowd, bowed, and said with a smile, "Lu Li of the Xue family's boxing."

"Wasn't Xue Shouye of the Xue family's boxing seriously injured? Why are there two more now?"

Though puzzled, everyone politely bowed.

"Brother, may I borrow your long sword?"

Since Ito Kenji is using a sword, Lu Li certainly won't be foolish enough to fight bare-handed.

No matter how strong the opponent is, giving them basic respect is necessary. This is not a sign of weakness but to avoid a tragic outcome.

"Oh, sure."

Taking the long sword, he turned again, facing Ito Kenji, and said loudly, "I've heard that the Japanese have a one-strike style, which aims to defeat the opponent with a single move. Coincidentally, our Xue family also has a sword technique that pursues the same goal. Today, in front of many friends in Haicheng, I want to see whether your Japanese one-strike style is more powerful or our Xue family's sword technique is superior."

Ito Kenji was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"Chinese sword techniques are all show, looking good but not practical."

Lu Li showed no anger on his face, holding the sword sheath in his left hand at his side, and his right hand hanging naturally.

Seeing that Lu Li didn't even take a defensive stance, Ito Kenji became even more contemptuous. He bowed slightly to Lu Li and then took the same stance.

The two stood facing each other, staring at each other, and the atmosphere quickly became extremely tense.

Gradually, Ito Kenji's hand began to tremble, and sweat appeared on his forehead, while Lu Li remained calm, seemingly not taking the impending battle seriously.

After another minute, Ito Kenji had become extremely serious. His right hand was on the hilt, and his left hand gripped the sheath, completely overpowered by Lu Li in terms of momentum.

Seeing Ito Kenji's subconscious defensive action, a smile appeared on the corner of Lu Li's mouth.

Be afraid!

Tremble!

This time, I will leave a mental scar on you, so you will never have the chance to reach the major success stage of the postnatal realm.

"Ha."

In this extremely oppressive atmosphere, Ito Kenji's eyes widened, and he instantly attacked.

As the long sword was drawn, an extremely violent aura rushed forward, almost making one lose their composure instantly. The sword light followed closely, swift as a bolt of lightning, tyrannical and unmatched, causing an overwhelming fear in the mind.

"Ah, so that's it."

Facing the violent aura personally, Lu Li finally understood what it represented. It was killing intent, enough to make ordinary people tremble.

Comparing killing intent with me?

Lu Li smiled silently.

In his first life, he was a general of the Ming Dynasty, chasing and defeating enemies, and countless foreign blood had forged his glorious reputation.

Comparing killing intent is a joke.

"Crushing the Army."

He suddenly shouted two words, his right hand shooting out like lightning, grabbing the sword hilt, and then slashing upward.

The sword and the katana crossed instantly. Lu Li did not choose to block or dodge, seemingly determined to fight to the death.

"Ah?"

The onlookers were stunned. This kid is really ruthless, ruthless to the enemy and even more ruthless to himself.

"Lu Li!"

Liang Jun was shocked. He knew that Xue Shouye's injury was no big deal, but if Lu Li was injured, he would definitely be beaten half to death by his grandfather.

Despite being shocked or terrified, they could not stop it.

Both Ito Kenji's sword and Lu Li's sword were moving at their fastest speed, and no one except the two of them could stop it.

"Eight-ga."

The moment the long sword approached, Ito Kenji's eyes suddenly changed. Facing death, he became afraid, completely losing his fearless courage.

He tried his best to retreat, hoping to avoid the vital points, but Lu Li remained resolute.

"Swish!"

Lu Li keenly sensed Ito Kenji's hesitation and increased the speed of his sword.

The long sword moved upward, first cutting through Ito Kenji's leg, then from his right abdomen to his left chest, leaving a deep blood trail on his body.

At the same time, Ito Kenji's long sword had reached Lu Li's neck.

The long sword, having completed its attack, continued to rise due to inertia. At the critical moment, there was a click, and the long sword finally blocked the katana.

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