Tyrant Sky Martial Sou
Chapter 1075 The Real Swordmaster

Chapter 1075: Chapter 1075 The Real Swordmaster

Ling Xiao did not expect the Lizard people’s leader, Lebeau, to heed his words.

But some things still need to be said.

"Lebeau, are you going to listen to him or me? This kid is cunning and deceptive; he’s clearly trying to sow discord. If we start fighting among ourselves, the Scorpion people will be saved, that guy is a real sneak."

Feng Zhan said coldly, his right hand moving slightly; if Lebeau did not listen to him, he was naturally prepared to kill Lebeau first.

"Kid, no matter what nonsense you spout, it’s useless, today I’m determined to wipe out the Scorpion Tribe. If you want to die, feel free to keep standing there."

As expected, Lebeau did not disappoint Feng Zhan, proving to be a fool, with nothing but brute strength and fierceness, completely lacking in brains.

Such a person was too easy to control, even making him somewhat reluctant to kill.

"If you won’t listen, then so be it; I have no need to waste more words. However, today I, Ling Xiao, am determined to protect the Scorpion Tribe. If you want to hurt them, you’ll have to get past me first."

Ling Xiao promptly placed Xie Li behind his back, casually handing Xie Li some Rejuvenation Pills and Revival Spirit Pills and said, "First, treat their injuries; and Sister, you must also be injured. Leave these useless bags of wine and rice to me."

"Ha ha ha, this kid really is crazy. Even if your cultivation level has improved, you’re still just a mere Seven Star Sky Early Stage Martial Artist; do you really consider yourself so important?"

Feng Zhan couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Indeed, I am just a Seven Star Sky Early Stage Martial Artist, but General Feng Zhan, you seem to have forgotten that your Grand Tutor, Timmerman Muto, was scared off by me, and your Little Prince, Jiumo Zhiiyan, was captured alive by me in front of you. I may be weak, but you can try and see who will die first here today."

Ling Xiao’s expression was indifferent, showing no fear, which made Feng Zhan quite wary.

After all, Ling Xiao was telling the truth; this kid might not be strong, but he was full of cunning schemes. One careless move, and it could really lead to death.

"Since you’re so confident, this young master will kill you first and see how long you can keep your eloquence sharp!"

As Feng Zhan hesitated, Situ Mo spoke up.

Xie Li actually said he was inferior to this kid.

He was internally seething with anger.

Now that this kid’s identity was clear, being the one who had scared away Mu Tu Grand Tutor and captured the Little Prince Jiumo Zhiiyan alive,

would killing this kid not be a great achievement?

Situ Mo was a genius, but unfortunately, he was not born into a good family.

Thus, he needed an opportunity.

And now, that opportunity had appeared.

"My mouth is sharp, and the sword in my hand is even sharper!"

Ling Xiao said lightly.

"Good, very good, since you so wish to die, then I will fulfill your wish, but remember when you die, I am the Shadow Swordsman—Situ Mo!"

Situ Mo took steps towards Ling Xiao, his longsword still sheathed, but the murderous aura was already intense.

"I’m not fond of remembering the names of the dead."

Ling Xiao watched Situ Mo, slowly drawing out the Golden Crow Sword.

Ling Xiao was a Martial Artist, and indeed also a Swordmaster.

In the past, his understanding of the sword was very superficial, simply seeing it as a sharp weapon to defeat enemies, utilizing the weapon to its ultimate effect.

However, since the influx of many new memories in his mind, he suddenly had an epiphany.

It turns out he was never truly a qualified Swordmaster; strictly speaking, he was just a Martial Artist who used a sword.

Swordmasters have their own realms, not only requiring continuous improvement through battle but also insight.

There are five levels for swordmasters, and Ling Xiao is currently at the first level, which is—Sharp Sword Level!

Holding a sharp sword, unstoppable!

Sharp Sword Level means utilizing the sharpness of the sword to bring techniques to perfection, while simultaneously improving speed, inner strength, and awareness.

Sharp Sword Level has three tiers, the topmost being Unintentional Sharp Sword.

Unintentional Sharp Sword is when techniques are flawlessly natural, requiring no thought, perfectly integrating moves with the sharp sword.

Ling Xiao is currently at this realm.

Therefore, he needs powerful weapons like the Golden Crow Sword to assist him, unleashing stronger combat power.

Next after Sharp Sword Level, is Soft Sword Level.

Soft Sword Level involves pursuing the ultimate variation on the basis of having perfected techniques; higher awareness, faster than Sharp Sword Level, and higher inner strength.

Every move strives for attack, and every stance seeks change, winning with speed and variability, body movement and hand speed ghost-like, seemingly like light smoke.

The characteristic of the soft sword is its easy variability and elasticity, difficult to control and manage freely; due to the difficulty in controlling the soft sword, the moves are extremely fierce.

This level is also divided into three tiers, with the topmost being Unpredictable Soft Sword.

About "unpredictability": Simply put, it involves fighting without specific moves;

If one side is fast enough that the other can’t even block or guard in time, that is unpredictability. Thus, "speed" is a form of unpredictability; as long as the moves of one side are more unique and refined, shifting unpredictably, it can have a very clear advantage in a duel of the same level.

The greatest characteristic of the soft sword is its variability, through the momentum of force and inner skills, the attacking forms of the soft sword can change endlessly according to the user’s will, like an endless source of fresh techniques, unpredictable and mysterious.

Reaching the pinnacle of this stage means in martial arts one can win without moves, constant transformations in sword techniques, and reaching the limits of human capacity in the subtle changes of martial arts.

Ling Xiao has now reached the stage of Unintentional Sharp Sword, which is the third tier of Sharp Sword Level.

He is on his way to the Soft Sword Level.

As for the three realms that follow, he has yet to encounter them, but it’s confirmed that at the highest stage of a true swordmaster’s training, that is Unity of Man and Sword, there’s no need for a sword as any part of the body can act as a sharp sword.

Such progress is what Ling Xiao gradually discovered and mastered after a battle in Northern Desert City, whether he can truly become a legendary swordmaster depends on if he can reach the pinnacle realm of swordmasters.

Just cultivation is not enough, insight is the key.

Of course, Ling Xiao’s opponent, the Shadow Swordsman Situ Mo is also a swordmaster of the Sharp Sword Level.

However, Situ Mo’s realm is clearly not as advanced as Ling Xiao’s, not having reached the stage of Unintentional Sharp Sword.

So, in terms of swordmaster realms, Situ Mo is inferior to Ling Xiao.

Don’t underestimate this seemingly small gap.

In combat, it’s the difference between error so slight yet leading to a chasm of a thousand miles.

Situ Mo finally unsheathed his longsword, and the surroundings instantly turned pitch dark; within this darkness, a longsword like a snake’s shadow thrust towards Ling Xiao’s throat.

It wasn’t fancy, but it was very dangerous.

Being crushed to death by an elephant, that is death.

Being bitten in the throat by a poisonous snake, that, too, is death.

Yet faced with Situ Mo’s attack, Ling Xiao merely lifted his hand lightly, and instantly, the Golden Crow Sword in his hand condensed into the Crimson Sun Cone.

No need to think, as if the sword in his hand could think for itself.

As if all combat was inherently natural.