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After a while.
No one stepped forward yet, and many people were still observing from the shadows. Finally, one person couldn't resist and jumped onto the stage.
"Everyone."
The man was burly and carried a ten-foot-long spear on his back.
The man clasped his hands in greeting to the crowd.
"I am Zhao Wuji from Yongzhou. Today, I have come to Mount Hua to discuss swordsmanship at the invitation of Master Jiang. It is my great honor to exchange skills with fellow martial artists."
"Today, at the Mount Hua Sword Tournament, I, Zhao, do not seek to become the best in the world. If I can exchange skills with fellow martial artists, that would be the greatest joy of my life."
As soon as the man introduced himself, a buzz of discussion arose among the crowd.
"Zhao Wuji of Yongzhou?"
“I recognize him. He is the successor of the Zhao family spear technique. It is said that he has surpassed his master and is extremely skilled with the spear. He is very famous in Yongzhou and has reached the first-class level.”
Those martial arts practitioners who didn't know Zhao Wuji suddenly realized what was going on when they heard about it.
Not long ago, Zhao Wuji also participated in the proclamation to exterminate the demons, and his long spear made him a killing machine in the final battle against the demonic sect.
No wonder they dared to be the first to go up; their strength is indeed formidable.
As Zhao Wuji was the first to jump onto the arena, not long after, another person also leaped up.
"Brother Zhao, my name is Wu Lingyun."
The expert who came up also clasped his hands in greeting to Zhao Wuji.
This man was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with a long knife hanging diagonally at his waist.
"Wu Lingyun?"
When Zhenshanzi saw this person, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.
This man was a master swordsman from the Western Regions, and he was quite famous there. However, he always preferred to work alone, and Zhenshanzi had heard of him.
Unexpectedly, this person also came.
Upon seeing the person approaching, Zhao Wuji was overjoyed.
Today's Mount Hua Sword Tournament is indeed full of masters, unlike in the past when it was difficult to find an opponent in Yongzhou.
The two exchanged a fist-and-palm salute and then assumed a fighting stance.
The martial arts practitioners watching from below the stage also became interested and began to discuss who would win and who would lose.
Who do you think will win?
"Needless to say? It's definitely Zhao Wuji."
There has always been an unspoken rule in the martial arts world.
Whether you're using a knife or a sword, if you encounter someone of equal skill wielding a spear, don't fight, just run.
Chapter 764: Zhao Wuji
Because if you run too slowly, you won't be able to escape.
The spear is the king of all weapons.
As the saying goes, "an inch longer, an inch stronger," and skilled gun users of equal skill levels can generally crush other weapons.
Wu Lingyun's courage to stand up at this moment was truly admirable.
"Yongzhou, Zhao Wuji!"
"Wu Lingyun from the Western Regions!"
After the two introduced themselves, Wu Lingyun drew his long sword from his waist and held it in a back-slinging position.
Zhao Wuji took the spear from his back, held it upright with one hand, kicked the end of the spear with one foot, and the spear danced in his hand. The next second, he took a big step and rushed towards Wu Lingyun.
The spear dragged on the ground, making a hissing sound.
Zhao Wuji charged forward, gathering his strength, and then hurled his spear with all his might.
"Six Harmonies Spear Technique?"
Jiang Ning, sitting in the audience, showed a slight change in expression upon seeing this.
Jiang Ning loved reading. Although he used a sword, he was also familiar with other weapons. He knew where Zhao Wuji came from as soon as Zhao Wuji made his move.
Zhao Wuji's opening move was the Azure Dragon Piercing the Sun from the Six Harmonies Spear Technique.
The spear instantly transformed into a shooting star, tracing an arc in mid-air as it thrust towards Wu Lingyun.
A sharp gust of wind whistled overhead, and Wu Lingyun dodged to the side.
boom!
The spear was driven straight into the ground.
The next second, Zhao Wuji leaped down from the air, gripped the butt of the spear with both hands, and the spear bent instantly before straightening.
Taking advantage of this momentum, Zhao Wuji pulled out the spearhead, gathered his strength in mid-air, and slammed the spear down with a powerful downward strike.
Upon seeing this, Wu Lingyun's expression changed slightly, and he dodged again.
boom!
The spear slammed into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Wu Lingyun's face was grim.
After only two moves, Zhao Wuji's domineering nature was evident.
But Wu Lingyun showed no fear. He drew his sword and stepped forward to engage Zhao Wuji in close combat, intending to break through the spear with a single sword.
Wu Lingyun is invincible at medium range with his spear, but if he gets close, he might not be without a fighting chance.
Seeing this, Zhao Wuji smiled slightly, then withdrew his spear and twirled it above his head, instantly forming an impenetrable wall of spears around him.
call out!
Zhao Wuji swept his spear horizontally, instantly repelling Wu Lingyun's attack.
A space was left between the two of them again.
At this moment, Zhao Wuji pressed the tip of his spear to the ground and bent his legs, which was the dripping water stance in the Six Harmonies Spear Technique.
The two fought again on the ring, their swords flashing and spears clashing.
At this moment, both of their weapons were covered with a thin layer of blade and spear aura.
"These two are quite skilled."
Yue Buqun commented from below the stage.
Jiang Ning nodded slightly.
The two have been fighting on the stage for so long, and although no winner has been decided yet, it is basically foreseeable that Zhao Wuji will win in the end.
After all, using a gun in a one-on-one fight is just too underhanded.
If your martial arts skills are not superior to or equal to those of someone who uses a gun, then you basically can't beat someone who uses a gun.
It's already quite impressive that Wu Lingyun, who wields a knife, could fight Zhao Wuji for so long.
call out!
Zhao Wuji gripped the butt of the spear and spun it, causing the spearhead to spin as well. He unleashed a venomous strike, forcing Wu Lingyun to retreat.
Zhao Wuji pressed his advantage, stepping forward and thrusting his spear horizontally, forcing Wu Lingyun to dodge to the side.
Zhao Wuji's gaze sharpened as he gripped his spear and pressed it down at an angle, unleashing another Phoenix Nod.
Seeing this, Wu Lingyun raised his knife above his head to block.
Zhao Wuji's eyes widened in anger, and his arms suddenly strained, his muscles and veins bulging.
Wu Lingyun was already in unbearable pain.
"drink!"
Wu Lingyun suddenly shouted and used all his strength to push away the spearhead. He then leaped into the air and used a strange lightness skill to jump behind Zhao Wuji and slash down with his sword.
Ok?
Sensing the sharp blade energy behind him, Zhao Wuji remained calm, turned around, and thrust his spear with unparalleled precision at Wu Lingyun's face.
Before he even turned his head, the spear was already there—the very essence of the "returning spear" technique. Zhao Wuji had mastered the art of the spear to an unparalleled level.
The counterattack was incredibly fast, emphasizing surprise and making it impossible for the attackers to defend against. Wu Lingyun's expression changed drastically. If this continued, he would surely die. He had no choice but to sheathe his sword and defend, performing several somersaults in the air before landing.
Zhao Wuji sheathed his spear, adopting a cross-shaped stance, and the next second he rushed forward and thrust his spear forward before Wu Lingyun even landed.
when!
The spearhead and the blade collided in mid-air, the powerful force nearly knocking the hilt out of the hand.
As soon as he landed, Wu Lingyun took several steps back. Before he could regain his footing, Zhao Wuji launched another attack.
Zhao Wuji gripped the butt of the spear with one hand, turned around, and swept the spear with one hand, causing Wu Lingyun to retreat again.
Zhao Wuji spun around, bent over, gripped his spear, and threw it—another move, Azure Dragon Piercing the Sun.
Wu Lingyun was already overwhelmed and retreated repeatedly until his back hit the stone wall and he had nowhere left to go. Seeing the silver light flashing at the tip of the spear coming, Wu Lingyun dodged to the side, and the spear pierced into the stone wall.
Zhao Wuji had already leaped forward, gripped the butt of the spear with both hands, and forcefully pulled it back. Shards of stone flew everywhere, grazing Wu Lingyun's cheeks and leaving several bloody marks.
when!
As Zhao Wuji drew his gun, he used the force to deflect the impact and smash it down, but Wu Lingyun raised his knife to block.
boom!
Wu Lingyun's arm went numb, and he retreated repeatedly, the knife slipping from his hand.
Zhao Wuji then flipped into the air, gripped his spear, and thrust it downwards with unparalleled force.
The blue dragon extends its claws!
At that moment, the weapon slipped from Wu Lingyun's hand. He looked up at the spear thrusting towards him from mid-air and felt a sudden sense of impending death.
Wu Lingyun closed her eyes involuntarily.
boom!
The spear pierced the ground not far from Wu Lingyun's eyes, the noise causing Wu Lingyun to open his eyes.
Zhao Wuji held the spear's end with one hand, standing atop the spear.
Zhao Wuji jumped down, drew his spear, and smiled.
"Concession."
Zhao Wuji clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Wu Lingyun was filled with mixed emotions, but he still clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I concede defeat."
Picking up the long knife from the ground, Wu Lingyun turned and left the arena.
This result did not surprise the spectators.
"See, I told you Zhao Wuji would win, didn't I?"
"You really can't fight someone with a gun."
Everyone couldn't help but sigh.
Wu Lingyun was no weakling; he was a renowned expert in the Western Regions. Yet, on the arena, he was completely overwhelmed by Zhao Wuji, utterly powerless to fight back.
This shows that, at the same skill level, a person wielding a gun can easily defeat other opponents of the same level.
That's why they say the gun is the king of weapons.
You see, other weapons all have the technique of breaking the spear, but the long spear is silent and only stabs.
Those skilled swordsmen who usually boast about defeating spears with a single sword or saber are actually quick to run away when they encounter a spear master.
Although the outcome of this first match was predictable, it was still exciting enough to broaden everyone's horizons.