Chapter 46: Mutual Destruction

In life-and-death battles, the stronger the opponent, the faster one’s martial skills advance, allowing them to grasp the essence of each move. The Black Cloud Sword Technique, at the master level, was wielded by the Chief Bandit with deadly precision, so fierce that even Happy couldn’t afford to slack off in the slightest. Relying on his understanding and integration of the Flower Hero Sword Technique from his past life, he managed to disrupt the Chief Bandit’s advantages at the right moment and turn the tide.
Back and forth, their attack speeds grew faster and faster!
The Chief Bandit was no longer as relaxed as before. His silver sword, like a venomous snake, coiled and twisted, carrying layers of deadly intent as it struck at Happy’s body through every opening.
The Flower Hero Sword Technique, indeed a top-tier sword art among inferior ones, came alive in Happy’s hands, forming an impenetrable defense and counterattack style.
Watching the two fight fiercely and swiftly, Xuanfeng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing could barely make out each move. It seemed as if they had rehearsed beforehand, like sword fights in movies—but far more intense and dangerous, full of hidden peril and utterly captivating!
The two soon became immersed in the battle.
Minutes passed…
They exchanged over three hundred blows. As the level of the Flower Hero Sword Technique continued to rise, it unknowingly surpassed the tenth level!
“Try my sword technique!!”
Frustrated by the stalemate, the Chief Bandit launched several sword strikes to push Happy back. With a loud shout, his silver sword spun, the black clouds vanished, replaced by a faint silver glow that suddenly appeared!
A gust of wind hit Happy first.
Suddenly, an extremely bright light flashed before him—so bright! His vision was momentarily blinded, and he was shocked…
Flash Sword Technique!
Happy was stunned.
The familiar flash made him quickly recognize it as a famous sword technique, filling him with dread.
The Flash Sword Technique, among inferior martial arts, was as renowned as the Flower Hero Sword Technique, even surpassing it. At the ninth level, a faint flash appeared, slightly impairing the enemy’s vision. With each higher level, the light grew stronger! Such a blinding light was clearly the master-level Flash Sword Technique.
No good…
Caught off guard, his mind trembled. By the time he realized the opponent possessed such a rare technique, it was already too late for Happy to change his moves and dodge.
Gritting his teeth…
He would go all out!

Based on the pattern of the Flash Sword’s techniques as glimpsed earlier, along with his memory of those techniques, Happy leaped toward the brightest part of that flash, his internal energy surging! His Battle-Tested Sword sliced through the air with a whoosh.
“Ah!”
The onlookers cried out in shock at the same time.
The Chief Warrior’s sudden change in sword techniques was dazzling, but when Happy suddenly used his body to block the Chief Warrior’s strike, resulting in a mutually damaging situation, Cyclone Li and Ximen Qing paled instantly.
However, the expected mutual destruction did not occur…
The Chief Warrior changed his tactic at the last moment, deflecting the deadly strike with his sword and then kicking Happy, sending him flying.
It was in that instant that the Chief Warrior, having reached the realm of Fate, finally gained the upper hand in the battle.
Yet!
Just as the Chief Warrior showed a look of ease and pursued his advantage, his pupils suddenly contracted, and a terrifying expression flashed as a cold glint shot out from the blue-clothed youth!
Swish…
With an almost inaudible sound, the Willow-Leaf Dagger was thrown.
At the master level, dagger skills required utmost concentration during combat; even the slightest lapse could lead to being hit. It was clear that Happy had achieved an astonishing level of control over timing and composure.
Even the Chief Warrior was too late to react—his sword movement unfinished—when the Willow-Leaf Dagger swiftly pierced his thigh. Bright red blood immediately stained his pants, disrupting his offensive momentum.
With his leg injured and reduced mobility, the usually cautious and calm Chief Warrior showed an unusually fierce anger for the first time, staring at Happy, who was getting up from ten meters away:
“I’ll kill you!!”
“Come on.”
Happy staggered to his feet, wiping the blood from his mouth. A kick from a Fate-realm warrior was no joke; it had already caused him minor internal injuries, and his energy was still raging.
Fortunately, he had thrown a desperate dagger in a hurry, preventing the Chief Warrior from taking advantage. Otherwise, in such a state, the three of them would have no choice but to flee…
The two clashed again.
But now, both were injured, their attacks far weaker than before, and they became even more cautious…
The Chief Warrior stared at the row of daggers at Happy’s waist, while Happy, wary of the Flash Sword techniques his opponent possessed, hesitated to act, leaving them stuck in a stalemate once more.
Only then did the two onlookers breathe a sigh of relief.
Cyclone Li looked in awe:
“Compared to the eldest brother, I realize how inexperienced I am.”
“Yes,” said Ximen Qing, also filled with emotion.

Although there were already two martial arts at the tenth level and no less than ten at the ninth level, each set of martial arts had only been practiced hastily for a short time. It was utterly impossible to reach the effortless proficiency that Happy possessed!
Only now did they understand why Happy hadn’t practiced more lower-level martial arts to improve his internal strength, but instead insisted on pushing a few martial arts to higher levels…
It seemed now that the level of mastery didn’t mean the strength of one’s abilities, nor was it the decisive factor. What truly mattered was the understanding of martial arts!
…
At that moment, in the forest, two players from the Dragon and Tiger Gate had a dispute. Seeing Happy and the chief both injured, one of them, who had initially planned to observe quietly, grew greedy. He secretly sent a message by pigeon to summon a group of people who were practicing on the mountain slope.
The arrival of over forty members of the Dragon and Tiger Gate enraged the other player. He lowered his voice and grabbed the latter’s clothes: “Long Meng, do you know what you’re doing?”
“Nonsense!” Long Meng’s eyes were filled with fanaticism. A glint of greed flashed in his gaze as he glanced outside the forest. He said to the person behind him, “They’re already exhausted from fighting—this is our chance to finish it off! If we can kill Happy, the legend of the Blue-Clothed Gentleman Sword will never exist in Gusu City again. Besides… if we get the treasures and martial arts secrets from the Black Wind Camp, the Dragon and Tiger Gate will become even stronger.” With disdain, he sneered at his companion holding his clothes: “Confucian Immortal, don’t say you’re not tempted!”
“You’re crazy!” Confucian Immortal glared at Long Meng through gritted teeth. “You know how strong Happy is—why would you provoke such a person?”
“What’s there to fear?” Long Meng lowered his voice and sneered coldly. “It’s just a few decent martial arts and a hidden weapon technique from the Murong Family. We’re not those stupid NPCs who stand still and let them shoot at us. If you’re not confident, you don’t have to get involved. After all, this mission was your idea. When we go back, I’ll have my brother include you in the gang’s reward distribution.”
Hearing Long Meng’s arrogant words, Confucian Immortal was speechless. Gritting his teeth, he immediately sent a message to the gang leader, hoping to resolve this disaster that would bring ruin to the Dragon and Tiger Gate before Long Meng acted.
Unfortunately…
There was no response from the message. Long Meng, seemingly expecting this, sneered and quietly deployed his men in the forest.

Seeing that he could not stop Long Meng’s insane actions, the Confucian immortal bitterly smiled and shook his head. With the words “This is just what Longhu Men is,” he resolutely left. The chief leader who had not been able to be defeated even with the entire gang’s efforts was injured by Happy alone—how ridiculous that these people failed to see this for such petty gains. Such a Longhu Men is not worth staying for…