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Chapter 529 The Tide Never Returns - The Unending Sound of the Tide: A Sword Technique

It was like the screen in a dimly lit movie theater suddenly lighting up.

Suddenly, the gleam of the blade aimed at the man illuminated the faces of the crowd, each with a different expression.

It also reflects two tall figures emerging from the shadows.

His whole body was enveloped in moisture.

He swung his long sword fiercely.

They attacked the man from both sides, riding the steam.

As the blade is drawn, it brings with it a faint, almost imperceptible, sound that slightly shakes one's mind.

The [Fishman Swordsman] was only three steps away from the man.
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Unlike the short, withered limbs of the [Murloc Priest], and the height equivalent to that of a dwarf.

The monster called the "Fishman Swordsman" is extremely robust.

Its entire body was filled with something like finely forged steel, extremely sturdy.

It provides tough muscles that deliver powerful explosive force.

In the passageway filled with moisture, making the view somewhat hazy.

For a moment, it gave the illusion that the two monsters were wearing armor.

But what's most striking isn't those armor-like muscles.

It was the enormous fish fin that suddenly opened behind the monster's ear.
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Rough and incomplete.

Yet it stands out strikingly.

Aside from symbolizing the fish-man species to which the other party belongs, and serving as a 'credential' submitted to the guild by mercenaries in exchange for 'old gold coins',

Furthermore, the size of the fish's fins can indirectly reflect the monster's strength.

Having mercenaries assess the strength of monsters and consider the effectiveness of their strategies against them.

If a [Murloc Sword Saint] has fins the size of a palm.

That would mean that the other party's level has reached the point of being 'extraordinary'.

Human level is just one step away from being able to complete [Element Manifestation].

And the fish fins behind the ears of these two [Fishman Sword Saints].

Its size far exceeds that of a palm.

It reached a level similar to that of a palm-leaf fan.

These are two Murloc Blademasters capable of [Elemental Manifestation]!
The young swordsman barely managed to catch a glimpse of the two sword saints using the [Tracking] skill.

After looking at the fins behind the ears of the two [Fishman Swordsmen].

The swordsman felt his hands and feet begin to lose temperature at an incredible speed.

Just for a moment.

His limbs became unusually cold, like frozen blocks of ice.

Along with the longsword he was about to swing again.

There has been some delay.

The enemy's swordsmanship, when combined with water vapor, seemed to possess extraordinary power.
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He slightly turned his gaze away.

Fang Yi, caught in the flash of blades, made no attempt to react.

And on the left and right, the long swords in their hands were like the spitting tongues of venomous snakes.

A sword technique that, once unleashed, completely shuts out any room for evasion.

Listening to the sound of the ocean waves.

First time.

A lingering unease crept into the young swordsman's heart.

In that instant, a multitude of complex thoughts flooded my mind.

Should we make a move?

Should I intervene?

Is this a battle I'm capable of fighting?

Should I go to support Corey's side, or...?

[We haven't even encountered that extremely powerful [Murloc Swordsman] yet; it's just an ordinary battle.]

With such a formidable enemy, what will happen next?

Just the next moment.

This delay.

Then, with the arrogant smile that curled at the corner of the man's mouth and the confident words that came out of his mouth.

"Your swordsmanship is indeed as described in the intelligence."

"It has some value!"

The man's laughter easily dispelled the swordsman's unease.

This instantly brought the swordsman to his senses.

They were able to escape the influence of the 'tidal wave' and hear the angry curses coming from the old man's mouth.

"Damn it, you were fooled by such a simple trick?"

"Why aren't you supporting me? What are you standing there for?"
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He watched as the blade flashed, ready to sever his arm.

And the [Armor-Piercing Catastrophe I] bullets that were about to be swallowed by the waves summoned by the [Murloc Priest] not far away.

Fang Yi, however, did not try to dodge.

Instead, he stood there, slowly drawing his knife as if courting death.

He looked at the two [Murloc Sword Saints] with a serious expression. He then casually uttered...
"So, I've made my decision."

The man hadn't finished speaking.

The blade pierced straight into the man's body.
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However, just as the blade touched the man's body...

No unusual sound of a blade piercing flesh could be heard in the air.

Just as Vaughn came to the conclusion that "it must have been Lord Fangyi who used the illusion technique to mislead the opponent,"

"boom!"

"clang--!"

On the gauntlet that Ms. Kanroji swung horizontally to the side.

The sound was unusually muffled.

It signifies the clash of swords and gauntlets.

And men improvising.

He intercepted the long knife that appeared out of nowhere behind him and was aimed at his neck.

This completely overturned the swordsman's conclusion.

This revealed the swordsman's lingering fear.

On the contrary, the enemy's attack just now was an illusion.
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"How could you see through [Fog Lure] and react accordingly?"

"What? Why can you still see it even with the protection of a priest?"

He watched as the long sword was simultaneously held back by a man and a woman and then bounced away.

The two fishmen stared wide-eyed, their already large eyes widening.

They both blurted out somewhat flustered words without prior arrangement.

It vanished into thin air once more.

The only fishman who responded calmly gave a non-answerable question.

"So I just made a decision."

"I'll give you a chance to make a move."

"But it seems..."

You hear the notification sound in your ear: "[Affected by [Extraordinary Gravity], you have learned about the relevant techniques of [Fog Diving]."

A man who has already gotten what he wanted.

The long sword in his hand rose into the air with a movement so simple it was almost casual.

"Whoosh-!"

The blade was drawn in one stroke.

The water vapor that had originally been ethereal and obscured the two fishmen.

It's like the lights coming on after a movie has ended.

It became like an unusually bright movie theater.

It vanished instantly.

Only one person remained, accompanied by the sound of bones cracking and blood spurting out.

Like a fish being grilled, the [Murloc Sword Saint] was forcibly split in two.

And almost at the same time.

It has lost the protection of moisture.

With a hint of despair in his eyes, the [Fishman Sword Saint] lunged at the man.
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However, even faster was Miss Kanroji's punch.

This [Murloc Sword Saint] hasn't even gotten half a step closer to the man.

With a very short screech.

And the sound of inhalation that signaled the activation of the "Six Harmonies".

The head of the fishman that lunged at Fang Yi.

It was like a watermelon falling from a 34-story building.

With a "poof," it exploded into a pool of blood mist that dissipated into the air.

Only a very robust headless corpse remained, which stiffened for a moment before collapsing heavily.

And until then.

The waves used for protection in the [Fishman Sacrifice].

The bullet had just touched the man.

The man spoke slowly, words that the two [Murloc Sword Saints] did not hear.

It had just reached the ears of this [Murloc Priest].

"Once I've mastered this technique, you won't be worth living another round."

"Of course, you too."

A man sheathing his sword.

Looking at the [Murloc Priest] not far away, he revealed an extremely standard expression.

The smile on this [Murloc Priest]'s face was somewhat creepy.

And he uttered the words that made the priest's heart tighten.

"So, goodbye."

(End of this chapter)