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"My swordsmanship does indeed have that past."
“However, this has nothing to do with our battle.” Dou Tang stepped forward. “Does seeing through the information in my swordsmanship mean you don’t want to fight?”
Jing Qianfang took a deep breath and pointed his long sword at Dou Tang once again.
"...How could that be, Mr. Ren!"
He charged forward again with strange steps, his long sword whistling. With a face like a Noh mask, Kujira-no-bo brandished his treasured sword and slashed at Toudou once more, like a Noh play that had not yet ended.
Dou Tang was also quite excited. He stepped forward, brandishing his sword, which trembled and emitted a clear, whistling sound like a dragon's roar.
………………
Seeing the chaos in the middle of the street from afar, Lin Tianfeng knew something was wrong. He quickly weaved through the crowd, trying to sneak towards the parking lot.
But before he could take two steps, he saw someone pushing through the crowd in the distance, also heading towards the parking lot.
He looked closely and was somewhat bewildered.
Who is that man in the heavy bomb suit who looks like a fearless warrior?
How could someone like that exist?!
Lin Tianfeng immediately understood that although Mr. Ren's fight on the street had nothing to do with him, both the car accident and the man in the riot gear were actually aimed at him.
Damn...
He quickly took out his phone and dialed his subordinate's number.
But before the call could be connected, suddenly, a hand reached out from the crowd and deftly and elusively snatched the phone from Lin Tianfeng's hand.
Lin Tianfeng was taken aback and turned his head to look. He saw a figure quickly disappearing into the distance in the crowd. Lin Tianfeng recognized the person; it was the knifesmith Nagafune who had been arguing with the car accident scene for a long time.
"You, you are..." Lin Tianfeng was furious. He never expected that this woman would sneak up to his side without him noticing and make a move at the most critical moment.
And it wasn't even fighting him, but... stealing his phone!?
Upon hearing this, the swordsmith Longship turned around, gave him a light laugh, and then nimbly swayed through the crowd before disappearing without a trace.
Lin Tianfeng wanted to chase after him, but he saw that the man in the riot gear was about to enter the parking lot. At this moment, Tamamo-no-Mae's matter was more important, so he reluctantly put his hand down and hurriedly rushed towards the parking lot.
But he was still a step too slow; the man in the riot gear had already walked deep into the parking lot.
Lin Tianfeng hurriedly chased after him, but before he had even taken two steps into the parking lot, a clear voice came from behind him.
"Hayashida-san, where do you want to go?"
Lin Tianfeng paused upon hearing this, sighed, and slowly turned his head back.
Standing at the entrance to the parking lot was Lu Zizhen.
At this moment, Lu Zizhen had already gripped the longsword tightly with both hands, and the talisman on the blade emitted a faint red light, clearly indicating that it was already activated.
Lu Zizhen sneered twice and said, "I was fortunate enough to receive your help before, Lin Tian-san. What, are you in such a hurry to leave before I've even returned the favor?"
“…How could that be, Miss Lu?” Lin Tianfeng forced a wry smile, spread his hands as if he were innocent, and said, “I’m glad to meet you here. As for being in such a hurry to leave… well, I do have to go back and report.”
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes behind his glasses appearing somewhat gloomy, and said, "So, could you please not block my way?"
Lu Zizhen smiled, brandished her longsword twice, and said, "You think I would agree? You really don't understand girls' hearts."
"Enough with the nonsense, Mr. Hayashida, please... die here."
Chapter 358 Tit for tat
A chilling atmosphere permeated the air. Compared to the noisy streets that resembled a gladiatorial arena, the parking lot now felt like a cold, dark alley. Two hostile figures stood facing each other, their murderous intent surging in the air and solidifying into a oppressive atmosphere that made people afraid to make any rash moves.
Lin Tianfeng flicked his right wrist, and a dagger appeared in his hand. He adjusted his glasses with his left hand and said, "Miss Lu, you don't really think you can kill me so easily, do you?"
Lin Tianfeng slowly lowered his body, extended his right hand forward, and held the dagger upside down, like a wild beast baring its fangs.
Seeing his expression, Lu Zizhen gave a soft "hmm" and said, "Before we start fighting, Lin Tian-san, I have another question for you."
"Whose faction are you, anyway?"
Lin Tianfeng did not answer, but suddenly rushed forward, took a sliding step, and slid his whole body in an arc on the ground, waving his dagger diagonally towards Lu Zizhen.
Lu Zizhen squinted and chuckled. With a flick of her left hand, she unleashed a powerful upward strike. The retractable sword, reinforced by the talisman, displayed a hardness comparable to refined steel. The blade clashed with the dagger, producing a soft clang.
It appeared that Lu Zizhen had blocked the attack, but in reality, Lin Tianfeng's dagger hadn't lost much strength after the initial slash. He ducked forward, the dagger that had just slashed suddenly paused, and with renewed force, it was already stabbing towards Lu Zizhen's chest.
Lu Zizhen quickly stepped back and parried the dagger attack with a slash of her longsword.
With just those two simple moves, Lu Zizhen realized that she had underestimated Lin Tianfeng.
The fact that he dared to bring a few exorcists to participate in an incident in Nikko City demonstrates Hayashida Mineko's ambition and methods. Now it seems that his ambition also stems from his self-confidence.
"Lin Tiansang looks so refined, I didn't expect him to be so capable." Lu Zizhen suddenly pushed his hand, turned his longsword to deflect the dagger, and then teased him with a smile.
"Miss Lu, you flatter me." Lin Tianfeng continued without pausing, the black dagger dancing in his hand, striking Lu Zizhen from tricky angles.
Lu Zizhen raised her sword and took the initiative to attack, her steps light and elegant as she met the attack with both swords.
The dagger and longsword clashed, producing a crisp sound that echoed through the empty parking lot. Although Lu Zizhen had the advantage of wielding two swords, human energy is limited when it comes to offense. Without activating spells, the two swords did not provide Lu Zizhen with much of a combat advantage.
The dagger's agility completely negated the advantages of dual swords. Lin Tianfeng's fighting style was cunning and ruthless, exuding a despicable aura. The pure black dagger did not reflect any light and could always deliver a vicious blow from the most disgusting angle.
The two exchanged blows dozens of times, but neither could gain the upper hand.
"That's hilarious, fighting like a rat in a gutter." Lu Zizhen twirled her sword and sneered.
Lin Tianfeng's glasses gleamed in the darkness. After hearing Lu Zizhen's words, he remained silent for a moment before saying, "Mr. Ren's swordsmanship seems to originate from China, doesn't it?"
Upon hearing the topic of Dou Tang, Lu Zizhen suddenly stopped. She narrowed her eyes, looked at Lin Tianfeng, and said sternly, "You're investigating him?"
“We have investigated almost everyone in the association.” Lin Tianfeng slowly raised his dagger, bringing the black blade to his face, adopting a posture that allowed him to advance or retreat at will. He said unhurriedly, “Mr. Ren’s swordsmanship undoubtedly comes from China, but he himself… is just a high school student.”
"How could a high school student who dropped out of school for more than a year suddenly possess such great power? It's intriguing."
After Hayashida Mineko finished speaking, Roji Tzu-chen's eyes turned fierce, revealing a murderous intent.
Lin Tianfeng noticed this as well, and a smile appeared on his lips as he continued, "It seems there are indeed some secrets involved, Miss Lu, your eyes have betrayed you."
“Mr. Ren is an overly conspicuous destabilizing factor, Miss Lu… In this storm of chaos stirred up by the new era and Crown Games, he is the target of everyone’s criticism.”
Lu Zizhen had no intention of wasting any more time with him. She spread her hands, and a dazzling blue light suddenly burst out from the sword. She raised her two swords sharply, and the swords exploded. Countless talismans hidden inside the swords spewed out like a tornado!
"What..." Lin Tianfeng's exclamation had barely left his mouth when the storm formed by the talisman paper had already swept down, overwhelming everything. This killing move, built entirely with time and money, was something Lin Tianfeng could never have imagined.
There's no way to fight. How can we fight like this? I'm just a salaried office worker, while Lu Zizhen is a wealthy freelancer. How can we fight like this?
In the rush, Lin Tianfeng could only brandish his dagger and reveal his trump card. A burst of dark blue light suddenly erupted from his body. He pressed his left hand against the ground and held the dagger upside down in his right hand, stabbing it into the earth.
"Drink——!"
"throat!"
The dagger touched the ground, igniting the resentment within Lin Tianfeng's body. The eerie blue light instantly expanded, stirring up a whirlwind that swirled and transformed into a shield radiating an eerie glow, enveloping Lin Tianfeng layer by layer.
The storm of talisman paper collided with the dark blue aura, erupting in dazzling flames and instantly engulfing Lin Tianfeng and the aura together.
In an instant, it was as if a giant fireball was burning in the parking lot. Countless talismans swirled in the air and then rushed towards the fireball like moths to a flame, continuously attacking Lin Tianfeng's defenses.
However, Lin Tianfeng's defenses were impregnable. The surface of the protective barrier rippled constantly, but not a single talisman could break through the blockade.
Seeing this, Lu Zizhen's expression darkened. This guy of unknown origin was so powerful, and she had never heard of such a strong person before. This was really strange.
Before the flames from the burning talisman had faded, Lu Zizhen calmly drew two more retractable swords from his back waist, flicked them with both hands, and the blades snapped open, ready for battle once more.
But just as she drew her sword, before the talisman on the blade even lit up, she saw the huge fireball in the distance suddenly shrink.
Lu Zizhen's eyes sharpened, and without thinking, he swung his two swords in a crisscross motion, sending out several talismans wrapped in flames.
"Hiss—Bang!"
Before the talismans even arrived, a series of sounds of violently contracting air currents were heard, followed by a figure enveloped in blue light emerging from the flames!
Lin Tianfeng shattered the flames and broke through the encirclement, gripping a dagger tightly in his hand.
The dagger had changed its appearance; the hazy dark light on it had disappeared, revealing its true form.
That was... a section of golden amber-like transparent blade, and in the center of the transparent amber, two slender, jade-colored human finger bones could be seen.
Chapter 359 The Supreme Enjoyment of a Martial Artist
Lin Tianfeng brandished the finger bone dagger, and within the golden amber, the two finger bones seemed to tremble slightly.
He moved close to the ground, his entire body becoming a black shadow, with only the golden dagger trailing in the air.
Pulling out a bright light, all the talismans thrown at him were blocked by the dagger, and the jade-colored finger bones trembled slightly as if they had come to life.
At this moment, Lin Tianfeng's eyes were also filled with golden light. He gritted his teeth and rushed towards Lu Zizhen.
Lu Zizhen watched coldly, and slowly raised her twin swords again.
She sneered and said, "How many more times can you use a move like that?"
Lin Tianfeng realized something and his eyes widened suddenly.
Lu Zizhen burst into wild laughter, waving his hands and pointing his longsword at Lin Tianfeng once again!
"boom!"
The two extendable swords exploded again!
The talisman transformed into a torrent of flames, coalescing into two dragon-like forms, hissing as it charged toward Lin Tianfeng!
Your ultimate skill has no cooldown, right?
Lin Tianfeng roared inwardly, but with the two fire snakes so close, he could only swallow his anger no matter how much he wanted to curse.
Helpless, Lin Tianfeng could only raise his dagger and spin around in place. As he spun, the eerie blue light around his body slowly expanded outward.
This time, the dark blue light did not form a protective shield, but instead enveloped Lin Tianfeng in the center like a whirlwind. As he continued to spin his body, he met the fire serpent formed from the talisman.
The fire serpent was swirled by the eerie blue light, enveloping Lin Tianfeng, but it did not harm him in the slightest. All the flames and impacts were blocked by the light, and Lin Tianfeng's spirit visibly weakened.
Although he seemed somewhat listless, his eyes appeared sharper, and with the appearance of the golden dagger, his eyes began to shimmer with tiny golden lights.
Lu Zizhen threw down the shattered sword hilt again, pulled out two more from her back waist, treating her weapons as consumables. After shaking off the blades, she continued to watch Lin Tianfeng.
The entire parking lot was filled with heatwaves from the two bursts of talisman paper, instantly giving one the feeling of a sweltering summer. Lin Tianfeng struggled within the fiery serpents, dodging left and right, but was gradually worn down.
Meanwhile, the gasps of surprise continued outside the parking lot.
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The crowd blocked the entire street, forming layers of solid barriers that made it impossible to pass.
The voices of the crowd rose like waves, one after another, because the battle in the middle of the street was so intense that it was impossible not to be moved.
The battle between Dou Tang and Jing Qian Fang, a crystallization of violence and a condensation of skill, represents not themselves, but the embodiment of technique.
The use of weapons, born to kill enemies, has been transformed into an intangible art form. Whether it is the Chinese swordsmanship of Doutang, which combines the strengths of various schools, or the magnificent sword dance of Jingqianfang, which is derived from Noh, they are all so pleasing to the eye.
Even though they knew that a single blow would cause them to bleed profusely, and even though they knew that the two people fighting were inhuman beings, they couldn't take their eyes off them. Everything happening on the street was telling all the ordinary people watching.
Tell them that everything in their daily lives has been smashed and crushed, including their values, peaceful lives, and even the world they were once familiar with. All of these have been shattered and thrown out of their minds as the two of them fought.
There are evil spirits and exorcists in the world, and there is also this battle that transcends the realm of humanity.
Swords clashed, the clanging sounds ringing out incessantly. The battle between the mighty Kujira-bo, as imposing as the raging storm stirred up by the Great Tengu, and the steadfast and unwavering Tou-tang, as profound as the Immovable King, continued unabated.
Two dark figures weaved and darted through the street, with a horrific car accident scene in the background. The two fought around the overturned vehicle, like two warriors vying for a mountain where their battle flag could be planted.
Dou Tang stood on the wrecked sports car, his wrist twitching, and his long sword transformed into a snake, biting towards Jing Qianfang.
Jing Qianfang held the knife in both hands, raised it diagonally upwards, and while parrying the longsword, he took a step forward and stepped onto the back of the sports car to engage in fierce combat with Dou Tang.
In the instant they took a step forward, their weapons clashed once more, sparking a burst of fire.
Dou Tang laughed heartily, his voice growing louder: "Whale Front Workshop! It's wonderful to have met an opponent like you today!"
Jingqianfang also revealed a somewhat gloomy smile, his eyes under the hood looking very excited. He struck again, the direct collision of swords and blades making his hands go numb and his heart surge with excitement.
Dou Tang became more and more excited as he fought, changing his sword techniques again and again. In his hands, the longsword was no longer limited to the use of a sword. The sword is said to have "three edges and four blades", which means that the longsword has a total of seven blades, and these seven blades naturally have several different uses.
The longsword is roughly divided into three sections, also known as the "Three-Section Kunwu".
From the "three edges" at the tip of the sword, to the "four edges" in the middle section, and finally to the "no edge" at the handguard, several different uses have emerged.
Dou Tang incorporated several of his understandings from Tongbei Fist and Wu Family Thirteen Postures into this "Seven Blades". The four blades in the middle section are hard and powerful, and in his hands they are transformed into the cold and penetrating force of Tongbei Fist. When he draws the sword, it is accompanied by a loud bang as if the sword is about to explode. The force is powerful and heavy, and the return is in accordance with the way.
The spear technique, derived from the Wu family's long pole, was applied to the "three points" of the sword tip. Whenever the three points were used, they would thrust, jab, and flick like a long spear, leaving Jingqianfang overwhelmed.
This is not
It contained all of Dou Tang's sword techniques, but it was more than enough to deal with Jing Qianfang.
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