Beichen Sword Sect's Headmaster's Secret Records

Chapter 374 Blazing Fire
Huangfu Yi is the type of person who becomes clear-headed and ruthless in the face of intense crisis and life-or-death situations, growing stronger and more frenzied with each battle. He is extremely capable of fierce fighting.

This was likely due to the strict discipline he received at home from a young age, which instilled in him the importance of cultivating inner strength, self-discipline, and the ability to conceal his emotions. He was accustomed to suppressing his feelings and not revealing his thoughts, in order to navigate the treacherous world of the court. Furthermore, he needed to refine his mind to the point of remaining unmoved even if the sky were to collapse, in order to wield the power of the Heaven-Burning Righteous Law. Otherwise, he would explode at the slightest provocation, killing two opponents with a single punch just to save face, thus perishing together with his opponent. What use would a lifetime of cultivation be then?
Therefore, even when Huangfu Yi was usually calm and composed, he was inevitably bound by various invisible ethical norms, inherited destiny, and rules and regulations. He was always cautious in his words and deeds, restrained his behavior, and kept his burning passion hidden deep in the heart of the furnace, suppressing his true nature.

But when faced with a life-or-death situation, in a moment of anxiety and impatience, all those chaotic thoughts and unseen shackles will naturally be burned away and forgotten.

In the icy Arctic, the constant battles against demonic tides and calamities have further strengthened this stress response mechanism. Almost without hesitation, the flames in their hearts are released and erupt until they destroy the world and burn everything in their path.

right now,

It's when it's burning.

"Look at the sword!"

A sword cleaved through the wind, hurtling towards him! The sword light was dazzling, aiming straight for his brow!

Zhang San's three consecutive moves all started with pure thrusting attacks.

Although he wielded an ordinary iron rod, his swordsmanship was absolutely top-notch.

Yes, it was a reckless, all-out attack, a strike that disregarded life and death.

The most powerful sword technique is the straight thrust, which is incredibly fast, accurate, and precise.

No matter what sword style you choose, nothing can be faster than a straight thrust.

No matter what kind of swordsmanship it is, nothing can be more deadly than a single, decisive strike.

It was obvious that Zhang San had mastered this move to the extreme, reaching a point where he could control it with complete ease. All the muscles in his body exerted force at the same time, from his feet to his waist to his back, and finally along his shoulders and arms to the tip of his sword. There were almost no superfluous movements, no deviations or hesitations, and no wavering.

He simply raised his hand and thrust his sword—fast, accurate, ruthless, and decisive.

But Huangfuyi has many more things to consider.

The first move was a parry, but the second move missed and forced you back. What about the third move? How should you respond?

If you don't block, you'll die if you get hit.

If you try to block it, you will surely die if you miss.

If you try to escape, you'll die anyway.

How exactly should we fight?

If it were Huangfu Yi a moment ago, he would definitely have hesitated and looked back and forth. In this split second, he would probably have been stabbed down by a sword.

But right now, Huangfu Yi's mind is filled with nothing but fire! If you ignite it, he'll explode!
So if Zhang San thrusts his sword, he has to slash back with his own! Not only slash back! He has to kill him!
"die--!"

Huangfu Yi charged forward, meeting the blade head-on!

A powerful punch from his left arm! He charged straight at the iron rod, meeting it head-on!

With his right hand, he dragged the sword! He aimed a blow at the man's face!

It's all about attacking head-on and going all out! Who wants to play this game of back-and-forth? You try to stab me to death! I'll chop you to death too!

Come at me! Just one move! It'll decide life or death!
Although Zhang San was also a lawless madman, seeing Huangfu Yi rushing up to fight desperately regardless of the consequences, he did not follow Huangfu Yi's path. He simply changed his sword technique, flicked his iron rod, and flashed his sword, directly meeting Huangfu Yi's powerful fist!

"Gilded Mountain Breaker!"

"Buzz!"

"Oh!"

Well done, Zhang San! Your skills are extraordinary! And the stick you wield is definitely not made of ordinary iron!

With a resounding clang, the iron rod burst into a blinding light, its shaft instantly transforming from a four-foot iron rod into a seven-foot longsword! The sword's light flashed, its edge piercing the fist's energy! In an instant, it would sever the opponent's arm!

Now Huangfu Yi had no choice but to back down and avoid its sharp edge. After all, he had recognized it as the sword energy of Jiuyin Mountain.

This guy is from the Sword Sect.

"The Western Geng and Xin, their sharp energy pierces through metal! Divine energy cleaves the sky, all evil vanishes! Nine Luminaries Divine Energy Sword!"

Once Zhang San gained the upper hand, he showed no mercy! He changed his thrust into a slash! Wielding his staff with both hands, he danced and twirled his sword!
"Swish, swish, swish!" A burst of sword light arrived! The divine sword energy cut through the ground, leaving sword marks, truly as sharp as mud, incomparably razor-sharp!

Huangfu Yi was proficient in both Gangquan and Jianqi, so he naturally tried to test his fist against the sword. The conclusion was obvious: his small fists, with their mere dozen or so units of force, were far too weak and powerless against the sword qi. They would only be sliced ​​into human sticks and could not withstand a direct confrontation.

We still have to fight! Fight!

"Where Xuan Ge points, the Heavenly Prison opens! Seven Kills pierce the sun, burying all nine sacred mountains! Yao Guang Immortal-Slaying Sword!"

He slapped the Immortal Execution Sword Talisman, then infused it with Yangming Sword Qi, causing the Goose Feather Blade to burst into golden light, its brilliance mirroring that of the iron rod! He immediately launched a counterattack!

"Buzz!"

"Ping!"

Swords clashed! Sparks flew! Huangfu Yi's skill was profound; his Yangming Sword Qi subtly surpassed that of the Shengang Sword Qi, further enhanced by the Yaoguang Sword Qi, allowing him to unleash two sword shadows with each strike! In the clash, he even gained the upper hand! His sword Qi pierced through the Shengang Sword Qi, striking the iron rod! Yet, the sword Qi that could cut through iron and shatter metal was actually blocked by the iron rod—no, absorbed!

Zhang San's skills were not bad either; in fact, his sword techniques were much sharper and more concise than those of the Huangfu family! The Nine Luminaries Divine Qi Sword was even more solid, and the iron rod was clearly a rare and precious material. Combined with the Divine Qi Sword Qi, its power was greatly enhanced, far surpassing that of the Goose Feather Blade!

For a moment, two figures were seen wielding light swords, moving swiftly along the shore like whirlwinds, alternating positions and flying left and right. Zhang San was slightly less skilled but full of energy, while Huangfu Yi suffered from the disadvantage of having a weapon. In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged more than thirty moves, and it was difficult to determine a winner!

Caught in the midst of this calamity, with only the glint of swords in his eyes, Huangfu Yi had long since forgotten about the soaring sword, the masked madman, and other such trivial matters. He focused solely on using his family's swordsmanship to parry Zhang San's attacks. For a moment, amidst this evenly matched duel, he couldn't help but feel a surge of insights. The Flaming Wind Blazing Fire Sword, it really is rather rubbish…

Sigh, although I hate to talk about our family's secret technique like this, this swordsmanship has serious problems. To put it bluntly, this isn't swordsmanship for one-on-one combat! No, it can't even be called a proper swordsmanship!
The true teachings of the Huangfu family have always been the Burning Heaven Orthodox Method of the Fire Department. However, the Burning Heaven Flame Fist is too powerful, injuring both the user and the attacker. It can only be used when one is desperate and self-destructing. It would be fine if it were used to fight demons, but in the chaos of battle or against ordinary soldiers, its versatility is too low.

Therefore, the Blazing Wind Sword is actually a lower-level alternative to the Flame Fist. It doesn't instantly destroy you, but rather releases the surging, domineering, and scorching wind force of the Fire element through sword wind and sword mist. It's specifically designed to deal with chaotic battlefields where you're surrounded and attacked from all sides by swords, spears, and arrows. Every move and every stance can be combined with the dissipation of wind force to create an incomparably domineering and indestructible aura of flames. It's a wide-range killing technique that can cover the entire battlefield, specifically designed to slaughter novices, beat up weaklings, and bully others.

Therefore, it's more accurate to call it a "fire" technique rather than a "sword" technique. In reality, there isn't much difference between using fists, swords, knives, or spears, or between different moves and routines. As long as you move with wide, sweeping motions, combined with mental techniques, you can unleash the power of the gale and bombard all directions with the blazing fire.

However, when used in a one-on-one sword fight, many of the moves seem somewhat redundant and complicated. Thinking about it this way, the system's advice not to waste time practicing this move actually makes some sense…

But Zhang San's swordsmanship was completely different.

It's clear that, apart from the first thrust, his moves are all self-created. But self-created doesn't mean weak; on the contrary, self-created techniques are often the most suitable for him. Because regardless of the style or technique, it was originally developed by a master based on their own needs. Therefore, there are only the most suitable techniques, not the strongest ones.

Zhang San clearly understood this principle. His agility, arm strength, internal energy, and sword power were limited. Once he encountered a strong enemy that he couldn't defeat with his first thrust, he would have to engage in close-quarters combat.

This set of close-combat sword techniques was clearly honed through long-term combat experience. Every move was ruthless, targeting the heart and vital points, each strike aimed directly at the heart! There were absolutely no fancy, acrobatic flourishes; he didn't care about aesthetics at all. Even if a move was as clumsy as a dog's crawl, as long as it worked, he'd execute it!
Actually, if someone else were here and found that this tactic wasn't suitable, they could simply find a more suitable one and kill the person.

But Huangfu Yi wouldn't have it! His stubbornness flared up, and he thought that changing tactics meant admitting defeat! He just wanted to prove himself!

Anyway, he's now in the Body Refinement and Foundation Establishment stage, and his power has leveled up! He's long since surpassed the power of a single breath! He can now unleash the ultimate sword technique of his family's Flaming Wind Blazing Fire Sword!
Today, I'm going to use my family's secret techniques to utterly defeat you, Zhang San, until you're nothing but rubbish!

"Blazing Feather Hurricane!"

The more they fought, the fiercer they became! The more they fought, the stronger they grew! Huangfu Yi's blade moved like the wind, using the Yao Guang Sword Technique to block Zhang San's Divine Qi Sword Qi while releasing scorching winds from the tip of his blade! He slashed out streaks of flame and unleashed countless fiery strikes! In an instant, the battlefield was filled with heat, and the winds of fire rose!

The gleaming blade flashed! Blades blazed and sparks flew, leaving behind afterimages like feathers in the air! They set the riverbank ablaze with flames, blocking Zhang San's escape route from all sides!
"Golden rainbow penetrates the sun!"

Seeing that the opponent was going all out, Zhang San knew they were about to unleash their ultimate move! He retreated and dodged, gathering all his sword power! The divine sword light shone like stars! Each golden ray pierced through the fiery blade, shattering the flaming sabers that came hurtling through the air!

"Crimson Lotus Flame Whirlwind!"

However, the more he slashed, the faster and fiercer it became! Huangfu Yi roared and swung his blade! He unleashed another attack! Each strike was incredibly powerful! Each strike was bursting with fiery energy! Every strike was a torrent of fire, every sword an explosion of flame! With each strike, fire and wind converged, and the force of the attack exploded, the blazing wind and fire blades converging into crimson lotuses! Blooming in unison!

"A chilling atmosphere pervades the metalwork—"

Trapped by the suddenly blooming red lotuses imbued with terrifying fiery power, Zhang San exhaled a breath of Dao energy, about to use his sword technique to escape, but who knew that Huangfu Yi's true Qi was more abundant than his! His casting speed was faster than his! His sword strikes were more ruthless than his!
"Radiant Earth Roar!"

Without giving Zhang San a chance to strike again, Huangfu Yi brought his blade down! With all his might! The blade shattered into countless pieces!

Even the Goose Feather Blade could no longer withstand the scorching, domineering power poured in by that man! The sword energy surged! With a single strike, it shattered into countless pieces upon hitting the ground! Instantly, waves of fire erupted, and red lotuses bloomed in unison! Heat waves erupted! A torrent of energy rushed towards them! Flaming winds soared into the sky! They hurtled straight towards Zhang San, blasting him towards him!

Hit in the face by these three massive bursts of flame! No matter how fast Zhang San's movements were, he was temporarily forced into a corner! He could only endure the scraping blades and scorching flames, forcibly using his greatsword to protect his center and avoid vital points to minimize the damage! For a moment, the sword light danced wildly, but he was inevitably exhausted from parrying, revealing openings!
And this is the moment that Huangfu Yi and others are waiting for!
"Heaven! Burn! Eight! Desolations!"

"boom!"

Burning Heaven's Righteous Law! Superhuman Flame Fist! One strike shatters the body! Straight to the chest!

Zhang San was blasted away by a single punch! His entire body exploded and shattered in mid-air! He resembled a piece of rotten trash, a crispy but tender steak! He spun more than a dozen times in mid-air before flying high over the river! With a "thud!" he crashed onto the opposite riverbank!
He died instantly!
Body! Death! Soul! Annihilation!
"call--"

Huangfu Yi exhaled deeply, released his energy, and slowly withdrew his fist. The blood and sweat on his body were instantly evaporated by the intense heat and dissipated like smoke.

The Heaven-Burning Flame Fist is truly astonishing in its power.

Huangfu Yi also estimated that the Qi that had been blocked in his meridians and could have served as a buffer had all been refined and used by him. If he were to start punching rashly, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand it.

Therefore, it was clear that he had been delayed for a long time. He used the Flaming Wind Blazing Fire Sword to strike three times in a row, blasting out all the power in his body. Half of the riverbank was on fire. Finally, he punched Zhang San in the chest, suppressing the power to the limit. He smashed Zhang San into a meat patty in one blow, but did not kill him to the point of obliteration.

However, the backlash from the Flame Fist still caused a massive shock and severe damage to his meridians. At this moment, his Qi Sea was churning like soup, his body was even hotter and his blood was boiling. All his muscles were sore and painful, as if they had been torn apart by a strange force and then melted back together by the high temperature. He was unable to move for quite a while...

"call!"

"hiss……"

Then Huangfu Yi felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. He turned his head and saw that it was Zhang San, whom he had punched away, whose iron rod was falling straight down and had pierced through his shoulder and back! It grazed his heart and almost killed him on the spot!

"Damn it, you bastard..."

Huangfu Yi gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and struggled to pull out the iron rod. Just as he was about to throw it into the river, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a golden light out of the corner of his eye.

Looking down, I saw that the iron rod, whether worn smooth by the sword clash or stripped of its original luster by the flames and blood, revealed a layer of shimmering gold beneath the rust. Weighing it, it was indeed a piece of fine steel…

Then the system chimed in with another comment.
"Iron, lower-middle grade of eighth rank, useless. I suggest forging it into a sword."

Huangfu Yi stared at the iron rod that had nearly killed him, speechless.
"What? Eighth rank? This piece of junk is better than my sword??"

"The evaluation criteria for iron and swords are different. Don't bother with that trash, it's just something to use in the early stages. No matter how powerful a weapon is, it's still just a powerful weapon. In the end, you still have to rely on yourself."

System Road,
"Go, bury him."

"he?"

Huangfu Yi looked at the man who had died on the other side of the river with a puzzled expression. Although he was confused for a moment, he knew that in his current state, he could not catch up with him or take back Teng Kong. His anger gradually subsided. After he recovered his Qi, he buried Zhang San's body by the river.

Then, with a clang, an iron plate fell from Zhang San's waist and landed at Huangfu Yi's feet.

Huangfu Yi lowered his head and remained silent for a long time before picking up the iron plaque that was scorching hot from the flames.

There were only two words engraved on the iron plate.

瑶光
(End of this chapter)