Chapter 67: Remember My Name!
Only someone with an extraordinary memory like Happy could identify the martial arts and their origins by matching them to different techniques.
And because of this…
Happy’s mood shifted instantly from relaxed to utterly shocked and solemn!
The Reverse Two-Yi Sword Technique!
It was incomparable to the Normal Two-Yi Sword Technique…
The former followed a traditional, standardized path, with each move having a clear pattern, focusing more on physical training and having limited lethal power; whereas the Reverse Two-Yi Sword Technique, as a superior sword art, though requiring only minimal skills, was, like all superior martial arts, designed for killing. Each move targeted vulnerable angles, striking at the most fatal points, leaving the opponent defenseless—any slight lapse could mean instant death.
Moreover…
The combat power of superior martial arts was like that of a regular army equipped with advanced heat-based weapons, while inferior martial arts were akin to cold weapons like swords and spears—there was a clear distinction between strength and weakness.
Using inferior martial arts against superior ones was simply seeking death!
Although Orochimaru’s Reverse Two-Yi Sword Technique wasn’t at a high level, its lethality, speed, and mobility were far beyond what a novice could handle. On the arena, “Yitong” might seem unthreatening, but without his Iron Robe’s exceptional defensive capabilities, he would have already been slaughtered by Orochimaru.
Now, Yitong was drenched in sweat, covered in bloodstains, one after another. In a short while, once Orochimaru figured out Yitong’s weaknesses, the moment the Iron Robe’s defenses failed would be Yitong’s defeat!
Seeing this, the ease and comfort on Happy’s face vanished, replaced by an unprecedented sense of solemnity and awe…
After all, mastering a superior martial art required not only reaching the master level in that art but also meeting standards in internal energy, innate attributes, and other aspects!
Although “Jianghu” had been running for nearly three months now, in Happy’s memory, the fastest player in his past life could reach the entry-level stage within a month—and reach the Creation Realm in one and a half months.
But…
In the early days of the game, all players were groping in the dark, with zero experience and no strategic knowledge or insights. So, to reach the Creation Realm in such a short time, Orochimaru… this guy was already incredibly terrifying.
If not for his existence, no one could have stopped Orochimaru from topping the South China Jianghu rankings!
Of course!
Happy now no longer had absolute confidence in being able to deal with Orochimaru, who possessed a superior martial art.
But it’s still okay…
It was discovered in advance. If I had only found out during the fight, it would have been a tragedy!
Top-tier martial arts, no matter which type, can almost completely overwhelm all lower-tier martial arts. Even with abundant experience, trying to use lower-tier skills against Orochimaru would mean a over 70% chance of dying at his hands.
“…”
Kai Xin felt both pleased and ashamed. He thought that with three years of experience after rebirth, he could effortlessly reach the pinnacle in “Jianghu.” But it seems there are still many as strong and low-key as Orochimaru. While warning himself silently, a winner was finally determined between Orochimaru and Yi Tong…
Activating Iron Cloth Robe requires internal energy, let alone enduring top-tier martial arts for several minutes. By then, Yi Tong would already be covered in internal injuries. Realizing his internal energy was running low, he shamefully admitted defeat and ended the fight.
Yet Orochimaru still didn’t seem satisfied. He glared viciously at the fat man who returned to the spectator seats before finally noticing Kai Xin, who had ended Group A’s battles early and was now below the arena.
“Hmph!”
Orochimaru snorted coldly and rushed at the last opponent in Group B—Nuomi!
Good.
Kai Xin knew the opponent was underestimating everyone because he hid his cultivation at the Creation Realm level and his top-tier martial arts skills. He was glad about it too. The more the opponent dismissed him, the better his chances of turning defeat into victory!
But when he realized Orochimaru’s last opponent was actually his first opponent in the competition, he raised his eyebrows in concern.
This girl hadn’t been given a chance to show her strength because he had acted too quickly and harshly. Now he could see what abilities this girl named Nuomi had to overcome one opponent after another and make it to the top ten of Nanhua to stand among them.
…
Just as Kai Xin focused on Nuomi, her eyes were fixed on the masked man below the arena. It was this bastard who caused her to suffer her first crushing defeat in “Jianghu” right in the first round—she hadn’t even managed to block a single move before being kicked off the arena.
At the moment she was disqualified, the opponent didn’t even glance at her!
It was the first time she had been dismissed or ignored by a man like that…
Like an indelible stain in her life’s memories, filled with extreme anger and pain. After that, she silently vowed that if given the chance, she would definitely avenge herself…
No matter who stood in her way!
She must defeat all her opponents and stand before “him” once again, forcing “him” to face her and acknowledge her true strength! Remember her name!!
Turning away, Nuomi stepped in front of Orochimaru…
Just a second ago, he had made her feel unprecedented pressure and an invincible opponent, but his joyful appearance reignited her fierce fighting spirit and unyielding desire for revenge!
Orochimaru also showed a strange expression.
Previously, he thought this girl had no fighting spirit at all, but in just an instant, she became filled with murderous intent—interesting…
With his twin swords gleaming, Orochimaru quickly dismissed his curiosity and revealed a cruel smile.
With only two battles left before claiming the top spot on Nanhua University’s ranking, he would leave another spectacular performance for these younger students, so they would remember the name “Orochimaru” forever.
As soon as the battle began, Orochimaru lunged at Nuomi like a ghost!
His speed was astonishingly fast.
But after suffering a crushing defeat in the first battle, Nuomi had learned from Happy what it meant to fight swiftly. From the moment she stepped into battle, she was fully focused, so despite feeling the opponent’s overwhelming pressure, she didn’t lose her composure.
With a flick of her wrist, rows of wave-like white sword shadows appeared instantly, forming a shield in front of her—like a barrier of sword light—that blocked Orochimaru’s first wave of attacks, forcing him to find an alternative route.
“The Misty Blade Technique!”
The sword shadows flowed like the waves of the Yangtze River, continuously unfolding a beautiful yet dangerous scene on the arena. Happy’s eyes lit up in surprise:
The Emei Sect’s Misty Blade Technique, known for using softness to overcome hardness and slowness to counter speed. It seemed this girl named “Nuomi” not only had reached the level of a master but had also grasped the essence of this sword technique!
Mind and body united…
“Orochimaru will likely have to put in some effort this time.”
Happy felt a hint of surprise and delight from Nuomi.