Chapter 447 Continue Working Hard
"Ming Xiu, whatâs going on? Why are you leaving without fighting?" Tian Zhenzhen chased after him and asked.
"Weâre done," Ming Xiu said.
"Done? How is that possible? Didnât you only stab him once? Why are you done? I understand now. Zhou Wen was unable to dodge your attack, so he lost, right?" Tian Zhenzhen rattled on.
"Of course not. I lost. Feng Qiuyan is right. Coach is no longer an existence on the same level as us. He could see through my weakness with a single glance and tell me my weakness through actual actions," said Ming Xiu.
"What weakness?" Tian Zhenzhen didnât understand what Ming Xiu was saying. All she saw was Zhou Wen standing there without doing anything.
"As it was a sparring match, I deviated a little when I struck. I was afraid that I would really harm him, but Coach saw through my hesitation at a glance, so he didnât strike at all," Ming Xiu said.
"Thatâs normal. Just continue sparring. Why did you admit defeat?" Tian Zhenzhen still didnât understand.
Ming Xiu shook his head and said, "Thereâs no need to continue. If Coach had been an enemy, he would have seen through my hesitation. If he were to strike back then, I would have already been defeated. He didnât attack to tell me that since Iâve staked my life on this strike, I should be certain that I really want to kill the person before I deliver it. If Iâm not even sure myself, then I shouldnât attack. If I have doubts in my heart, I will definitely lose when I strike out. If I canât strike out without any hesitation, I shouldnât draw my sword."
"But arenât you sparring? Isnât it normal to show mercy?" Tian Zhenzhen asked.
"This is where Coach is better than others. Itâs obvious that heâs telling me that there are no drills in life. The past is the past. Thereâs no chance for a redo. Since Iâve staked my life on the sword, how can there be any sparring? I have to risk my life when I strike. Thereâs no chance for me to do it again. My Sword Dao cultivation is indeed not enough. To think that I actually wanted to spar with Coach. In fact, Iâd already lost when I had this thought. From today onwards, unless I confirm that I want to kill my enemies, I will definitely not draw my sword again," Ming Xiu said seriously.
"From the looks of it, coming to Sunset College was right. Youâve really grown a lot," Tian Zhenzhen said as she looked at Ming Xiu.
"Yes, itâs my good fortune to be able to meet Coach. Unfortunately, we only have three months here. I canât learn more from Coach." Ming Xiu nodded.
Zhou Wen didnât know what Ming Xiu was thinking. He was somewhat puzzled. He originally wanted to see what Ming Xiuâs sword technique was like, but to his surprise, Ming Xiu ran after stabbing at him.
However, Ming Xiuâs strike was truly stunning. The sword technique of seriously betting everything had a shocking feeling to it.
In a battle, only bravery won. Ming Xiuâs sword technique was the easiest way to win against a strong opponent, but it was also the easiest way to die.
What Ming Xiu learned from Zhou Wen was about questioning himself and not striking out. It greatly reduced the chances of him dying. Only then would this lead to Ming Xiu becoming a stunning swordsman in the future.
Zhou Wen realized that his strength and speed were stronger than Ming Xiuâs, and his sword techniques werenât inferior to Ming Xiuâs, but no matter how he attacked, he wasnât as decisive as Ming Xiu.
Even if he used all his strength, he could only maximize it. He didnât have that kind of determination.
Feng Qiuyan took his saber and said to Zhou Wen, "Coach, since weâre already here, why donât you spar with me?"
He didnât use a practice saber because he already had absolute confidence in his saber techniques. No matter how intense the battle was, he wouldnât accidentally injure Zhou Wen.
"Alright." Zhou Wen felt that he had no choice. Feng Qiuyan had requested to spar with him, so he didnât refuse and slashed down with his sword.
Zhou Wen hadnât really practiced his sword techniques before. With Transcendent Flying Immortal, coupled with his movement techniques, he was basically able to subdue the enemy with one strike. He didnât need that many techniques; one strike was enough.
This was actually the same as Ming Xiuâs. The two of them didnât usually attack with their swords, but when they did, they would use their full strength. However, due to the difference in their personalities, their techniques split into two very different branches.
Zhou Wenâs movement and sword techniques were so fast that even Feng Qiuyan couldnât keep up with him. All he could do was passively slash his saber to block.
Ming Xiu and Tian Zhenzhen, who were outside the door, heard the sounds from the training grounds. Knowing that Zhou Wen and company were sparring, they walked in again. Upon seeing the two of them fighting, Tian Zhenzhen said in surprise, "Feng Qiuyan has been suppressed to the point of only defending?"
She had never seen Feng Qiuyan use a defensive stance. Feng Qiuyan often sparred with Ming Xiu, so no matter how strong Ming Xiuâs sword techniques were, Feng Qiuyan would choose to attack him without losing out.
But now, Feng Qiuyan didnât even have the chance to counterattack under Zhou Wenâs sword techniques.
Ming Xiu watched as he said, "Coachâs sword techniques are indeed much faster and stronger than mine. Furthermore, he still has more strength heâs holding back. Itâs unlike mine. Once I strike, I use all my strength and am completely unable to control myself."
"He hasnât used all his strength yet?" Tian Zhenzhen was alarmed. If he had suppressed Feng Qiuyan to this extent without even using his full strength, how powerful would he be when he used all his strength?
Zhou Wen kept using Transcendent Flying Immortal. Although it was only a single move, it created different effects due to the angle of attacks when combined with the variation in movement technique.
However, Feng Qiuyanâs saber technique was like a turtleâs shell, completely impenetrable. Just a sword technique alone couldnât break through his defense. Although he could suppress Feng Qiuyan, he was unable to defeat him.
Feng Qiuyan was also suppressed to the point of not having the ability to counterattack. After exchanging more than a hundred blows, Zhou Wen felt that he couldnât freely engage in battle as he wished. He found it boring, so he retracted his sword and retreated. "Itâs boring. Thatâs it."
"Itâs because Iâm not strong enough that Coach canât enjoy it. Donât worry, Iâll continue working hard," Feng Qiuyan said seriously.
"Then continue working hard." Zhou Wen placed the sword back on the rack and left the training grounds with Li Xuan.
"Old Zhou, youâve already advanced to the Epic stage. Whatâs the point of going to school? Have you considered what you will do after graduation?" Li Xuan asked Zhou Wen casually as they walked through campus.
"Something related to dimensional zones. Itâs best if itâs an easy job. Itâs best if I can game at work," Zhou Wen said without any thought.
"You will only be twenty when you graduate, and an Epic stage at that. Although not everyone will dare to hire you because of Wang Mingyuan, many people in Luoyang will definitely be willing to hire you. Your request isnât a problem, but do you really plan on spending the rest of your life like this?" Li Xuan asked as he looked at Zhou Wen calmly.