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Chapter 357 - 327: Both Perish Together

Chapter 357: Chapter 327: Both Perish Together

Recalling the technique Wu Li had used initially, Li San smiled, unable to help but feel emotional, "Could this kid actually predict the future?"

Wu Li, his foot trailing a shadow, kicked the descending broadsword squarely on the handle, sending it like an arrow straight toward Fujiwara Naoto!

To facilitate chopping, the Xingyi Saber is heavier at the front and lighter at the back, hence if left to fall freely, the tip would point downward; however, at this moment, the tip of the sword Wu Li dropped was pointing upward, which is why, after being kicked by Wu, it shot towards Fujiwara Naoto instead of falling to the ground.

The reason for this was not that the sword in Wu Li’s hand was heavier at the back than the front, but because the moment he released his grip, he flicked the handle heavily with his finger, altering the attitude of the sword as it fell.

This action was incredibly fast, and the force exerted was swift. Aside from Li San, who had prior knowledge, no one noticed this.

Fujiwara Naoto was extremely startled to see Wu Li had such a trick up his sleeve. Facing the rapidly approaching broadsword, he swung his sword sheath upward, trying to knock Wu Li’s sword flying away, denying Wu any chance to regain his weapon.

However, as Wu Li kicked out, his body leaned completely forward, and with his right hand stretched out, he grabbed the handle of the sword at the fastest possible speed!

To grasp the blade, Wu Li leaned heavily forward, choosing to attack with the momentum. His right foot stomped down hard as it touched the ground, almost all his weight pressing on the blade, pulling him forward as if dragged by the sword and also applying tremendous force to the blade.

This sequence of movements was like a well-forged technique, without the slightest hesitation or error, this was Wu Li’s unique Secret Hand!

He had a Virtual Battle Card, his practical experience so vast, nearly unrivaled! Since he wouldn’t actually die, Wu Li had tried all sorts of death-defying methods in the Virtual Reality.

Like the Secret Hand he used just now, specially designed for when the weapon slips from grasp, Wu Li had "died" countless times in Virtual Reality while trying to master the force of flick, the timing of the kick, and grabbing the sword, which enabled him to perfect this technique for real combat.

Initially, Li San had questioned this: "You don’t even know if such a technique would be practical in real combat, yet you train it so extensively, aren’t you afraid it might all be in vain?"

Therefore, he couldn’t help but express his emotion earlier, thinking whether Wu Li could predict the future. But in reality, it was through actual combat that Wu slowly perfected this technique until it became highly effective.

Having a system was certainly a great shortcut, but Wu Li never relaxed for a moment, putting in the utmost effort to expand his advantage, not everyone could endure the real pain in Virtual Reality while going through the cycle of ’dying and coming back to life’ repeatedly.

Bang!

Fujiwara Naoto’s sword sheath clashed with Wu Li’s broadsword, his force insufficient against Wu’s full bodily power, causing his sword sheath to tremble. He decisively released the sheath and retreated to increase the distance.

Wu Li struck down heavily with his sword, and although Fujiwara Naoto managed to block it slightly, it still cut a gash into the ground.

Snap!

Fujiwara Naoto’s long sword chopped down toward Wu Li’s head.

Wu’s spine surged, his waist straightened, and his body suddenly shot upward, his sword pointing up and accurately striking against Fujiwara Naoto’s descending blade.

Dragon and Snake Landing! This was a technique within the Xingyi Killing Move Dragon and Snake Joint Attack which Wu adapted to his swordsmanship.

Clang!

The massive force transferred through the sword felt to Fujiwara Naoto like he was chopping onto a giant python crazily surging upwards, completely unable to halt his opponent’s momentum.

As the long sword got deflected, the next moment, Python to Dragon, Cloud Dragon Claw, the sword tip thrusting toward Fujiwara Naoto’s throat!

From the step and heavy cut to now deflecting Fujiwara Naoto’s sword using Dragon and Snake Landing, Wu Li’s series of changes were also as smooth as flowing water, seemingly prepared in advance.

He had practiced the Secret Hand in Virtual Reality for scenarios where the weapon slips from grasp, and not just this move alone, but also subsequent variations and various countermeasures. This moment was one such technique.

As the thrusting broadsword approached, Fujiwara Naoto twisted his body to dodge the sword tip, simultaneously chopping toward Wu’s neck with his long sword.

Fujiwara Naoto was forced into a defensive position by Wu Li’s series of unexpected maneuver changes, no longer able to break moves as before and could only counterattack with his attacks.

However, his left shoulder had been deeply cut by Wu Li, and the wound inevitably affected his body movement, slowing him down by half a beat.

Wu Li twisted his wrist, and the tip of his knife grazed across the front of Fujiwara Naoto’s left chest, adding another wound.

Slash!

Blood splattered, and Wu Li rushed forward, dodging the knife Fujiwara Naoto swung at him.

Employing both Secret Hand and Killing Move in succession, Wu Li had almost exhausted his breath and couldn’t continue to create distance. Thus, he turned around and slashed horizontally, aiming to block the pathway and slow things down to prevent Fujiwara Naoto from catching up and attacking.

However, to Wu Li’s surprise, Fujiwara Naoto actually did chase after him.

He completely ignored the knife that could potentially cut him in half at the waist, thrusting a strike towards Wu Li’s chest.

This was a fight-to-the-death tactic!

Wu Li frowned, guessing the opponent’s thought: The opponent, repeatedly injured, especially affected in movement by the shoulder wound, felt he had little chance of winning and thus chose this desperate, fight-to-the-death tactic.

Facing Fujiwara Naoto’s thrust, Wu Li sidestepped to dodge, his knife’s momentum stalling, affording Fujiwara Naoto a moment to dodge.

However, Fujiwara Naoto didn’t dodge at all nor adjusted his posture but continued thrusting!

Pthuck!

Fujiwara Naoto’s long knife pierced Wu Li’s left arm, while Wu Li’s broadsword cut directly across his opponent’s waist!

Blood gushed out like a waterfall from Fujiwara Naoto’s waist, Wu Li had sliced the blade all the way in!

Swoosh!

Wu Li withdrew his sword quickly and retreated as he did so. The blade carved another slice in Fujiwara Naoto’s body while being withdrawn.

Fujiwara Naoto turned pale, kneeling on one knee, his long knife grounded, barely supporting his body.

With such a wound, he was undoubtedly doomed.

Swish!

The entire arena was in an uproar, nobody expected the situation on stage to suddenly turn out like this.

All the martial artists from Japan stood up, their expressions a mix of surprise, confusion, and grief.

Wu Li felt quite helpless. Facing the high-level master Fujiwara Naoto’s fight-to-the-death tactic, dodging as he did was the only option. Logically, Fujiwara Naoto should have chosen to dodge rather than continuing to strike, because by continuing he could only end up nearly cut in half at the waist as it happened now.

To trade his life just for a stab in the opponent’s arm, such a move only a fool would make, yet Fujiwara Naoto did just that.

"You..." Wu Li looked at the kneeling Fujiwara Naoto with a complex expression.

Fujiwara Naoto raised his head, gritting his teeth and looking at Wu Li with a smile on his face.

"Although you’ve won against me, your arm is injured. In the coming matches, you’re certainly doomed!"