Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

When it comes to control, I haven't even fully achieved the ability to control all the muscle bundles in my body at will. Even if I did achieve it, according to common sense, it shouldn't be possible.

But I actually did it!

Only now do I realize that it was because I was able to gather all my distracting thoughts and achieve a state of mental clarity that I unintentionally came into sync with the method of stimulating internal energy.

When I unleashed that sword strike, I used not only the strength of my muscles, but also the power of my organs such as heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, as well as the blood vessels, bones, and veins!

However, such a move would be too much of a burden for him, and he can only manage to unleash it twice now!

And this has already illuminated his path forward!

What he needs to do now is to first, with the help of internal vision, perfectly control all the muscles, and then continue to delve deeper, guiding the power of the organs, blood vessels, and bones out layer by layer!

According to his vision, he could even control the secretion of glands in his own organs, as well as various peristalsis.

For example, the large intestine, when it reaches that point, can control the peristalsis of the small intestine, increasing digestive efficiency tenfold or even more!

Even if toxins enter the bloodstream, it can directly separate toxins and alcohol, and can also separate all excess toxins in the body!

It can even be used to observe cell function and intervene in the arrangement of the entire body's gene sequence!

Once that level is reached, the path to immortality will truly be within reach!

Chapter 48 The Kendo Tournament Officially Begins (3rd Update)

"Good morning, fellow students and friends from the media. The 29th National College Spring Kendo Tournament is about to begin."

Almost all of the nation's strongest kendo clubs participated in this competition. We hope that all participants will uphold the spirit of kendo, fight with all their might, and leave no regrets.

Without further ado, the judges and referees have now drawn lots to determine the order of the competition. For the first match, please welcome the contestants from Southern High School and Taihe High School!

The entire kendo competition is actually based primarily on teamwork, with individual combat ability playing a secondary role.

Each side sends out five people to compete in five matches, and the winners then face off again.

For example, if one side wins all five games, they will advance directly and accumulate five points. If they win four and lose one, the person who wins against the opponent will continue to challenge. The winner of the opponent's game will continue to fight, and they will accumulate one more point for each additional victory.

Until this person fails, or until one person defeats multiple opponents and takes them all down.

This competition format is conducive to showcasing both team and individual strengths.

If the team as a whole is strong, victory will be very easy. Even if one player is very strong while the rest are weak, you can still use this expert to save face and regain your dignity.

In the first round of the competition, also known as the preliminary round, a total of 32 teams participated, and half of them were eliminated immediately.

After all, according to the competition rules, the team that wins five games first and accumulates five points will win, because in any case, the team that accumulates five points first will eliminate all of the opponent's players.

For example, if the result of five battles is three to two, and one side has eliminated two players, leaving three players, while the other side has eliminated three players, leaving two players.

Since the opposing team still had two players left, they fought two more battles, resulting in one win and one loss. This means that one side had two players left, while the opposing side only had one player left.

The points for these two rounds of battles are as follows: one side wins four matches and gets four points, while the other team wins three matches and accumulates three points. All the pressure is on the only remaining player on this side.

His only option now is to keep fighting, to win two battles in a row, and his team will win. If they lose either one, they will be eliminated immediately.

Therefore, recruiting a master is extremely important for a kendo club. Once a master is in the team, they are the pillar of strength, capable of turning the tide in critical moments.

That's why Heiji Hattori was so proud to call his friend during the 30th Kendo Tournament in the original story.

It's very easy to tell the other person that you want to find the venue for your match. Just ask around and ask if there's a kendo tournament that Hattori Heiji is participating in, and you'll find the place.

Hattori Heiji's confidence stemmed from his formidable strength and undisputed leading position.

This is a game that continues as long as one side still has someone alive, until one side is defeated by the other. Defeating someone is worth one point, and naturally, accumulating five points results in a victory, because if either side accumulates five points, it means the other side has no more players.

"Hit the face, effective!"

When the referee calls out the penalty, it means the battle is over.

In kendo competitions, once a point is accurately struck, the outcome is almost certain.

Although bamboo knives are used, they are compared to real swords.

Imagine if you were really hit in the face by a sword or knife, or in some vital areas, you would definitely die. Since you're going to die, you're definitely going to die.

"Southern High School has won 5 games and accumulated 5 points, advancing successfully!"

The students and teachers from Southern University who came to cheer them on erupted in cheers.

"awesome!!!"

"We've won!"

Apart from Taihe High School, which was defeated, the other high schools all gave applause, and the first match came to an end.

Then the pace of the battle started to quicken.

The entire competition lasts for three days. On the first day, sixteen teams will be eliminated to maintain the expected pace within the three days. Otherwise, the teams will become stronger as the competition progresses.

Furthermore, due to issues such as the need for halftime breaks, the pace of the game needs to be slowed down to ensure fairness, and all early matches are completed as quickly as possible.

Eight matches were played in one morning, and each of these eight matches actually consisted of many smaller duels.

As a result, the frequency of battles is extremely fast, the rhythm of battle is smooth and fluid, the viewing experience is greatly enhanced, and the atmosphere of the entire arena is also heightened.

At noon, Miyazaki Yu went to have lunch with his classmates. In fact, he had lunch with Ran, Sonoko, and the great detective who was always by Ran's side.

With the competition imminent, Shinichi Kudo didn't cause any trouble or show any displeasure. After all, Miyazaki Yu had always been a gentleman, leaving him with no excuse or opportunity.

However, the more this happened, the stronger his sense of crisis became. This guy must have ulterior motives towards Xiaolan, but he just couldn't find anything wrong with him.

This troubled him. Someone who was just as outstanding as him was also pursuing the girl he liked, and this guy was obviously better at winning a girl's heart than him. He always thought of Xiaolan, and now Xiaolan was getting more and more used to his presence.

After lunch, at 1:30 pm, the ninth match officially began, and Miyazaki Yu also made his official appearance!

"Go Miyazaki!"

Sonoko stood up in the audience and did her best to control Miyazaki Yu. Ran, who was next to her, quickly pulled Sonoko back.

"Yuanzi, don't disturb everyone."

Sonoko nodded hurriedly, but her eyes remained fixed on Miyazaki Yu on the field.

Teitan High School's first opponent was Kaisei High School. The members of Kaisei High School's kendo club couldn't help but burst into laughter when they saw the members sent by Teitan High School.

"Hahaha, it seems we're guaranteed to win this match. Apart from that young lady on the other side named Morita Soran, who has some skill, the rest of them are all people we've never even heard of. There's no strong one among them."

Miyazaki Yu, however, seemed not to hear anything. She simply put on her mask and walked towards the center of the arena.

Seeing Miyazaki Yu's calm demeanor, the others quickly quieted down. His imposing presence, though not angry, exuded a suppressed aura that slowly unfolded with each step he took.

The members of Kaisei High School's Kendo Club immediately became solemn.

"Shut up, everyone. This opponent is probably not simple. It's been a long time since I've felt such a strong sense of threat beneath the calm. This guy named Miyazaki is probably very powerful."

Those around them, however, were somewhat unconvinced.

“Brother Yuan Zheng, your strength has been recognized by the priest. Although it might be uncertain whether you can defeat those monsters, defeating a nobody like him is a piece of cake.”

Chapter 49 Easy Victory

The so-called priest is actually an honorary title in Japanese kendo ranking.

In Kendo, the ranks are generally eight dan, just like sumo wrestlers, and you need to advance one dan at a time.

However, this rating system is easy to get in but difficult to upgrade.

With a few years of rudimentary training, it's very easy to reach a rank of one or two.

However, the higher you go, the more difficult it becomes. Not only do you need a special ranking exam, but you also need the approval of other players with higher ranks.

It is actually a kind of assessment, but even more difficult. Sometimes it requires multiple sparring sessions with these high-level swordsmen, and only by defeating or drawing with them can one gain recognition and promotion. The difficulty is considerable.

Only those who have reached the fifth rank or above can apply for the alchemist examination. Once they become alchemists, they are qualified to teach apprentices. However, most alchemists are still young and mainly focus on improving their rank, so they don't easily take on apprentices.

Five years after becoming a swordsman, one is eligible to apply for the examination to become a priest. Priests generally have a rank of six or higher, which is roughly the limit that a swordsman can reach.

For most practitioners, gaining the approval of a priest among high school students is an immense honor.

Therefore, Hara Masashi's strength is definitely not weak. He has also seen Miyazaki Yu's extraordinary abilities, so he decided that he would personally take action in this match.

When the audience and students around him saw that it was actually him who had come on stage, they were instantly excited.

"It's Nishihara Masashi from Kaisei High School. He's quite strong. I didn't expect that the first match would be played by Kaisei High School's ace. It's really something to look forward to."

"Looking at it this way, his opponent is really pitiful. He's facing the opponent's strongest main force right from the start. It seems like he's going to lose most of the time."

The onlookers were not optimistic about Miyazaki Yu's chances.

Kendo, or any competitive sport that builds upon existing skills, has always been a paradise for the gifted. Only those with truly exceptional talent can excel in these sports.

It is extremely difficult to become one of the best through hard work alone.

In other words, these are all sports that heavily rely on talent. If you are short, have slow reflexes, or are not agile enough, it is very difficult to become a strong player through practice.

Therefore, in general, many swordsmen become famous at a very young age.

Just like Heiji Hattori, in the original work, when he participated in the 30th Kendo Tournament, he was enthusiastically received and was obviously already quite famous.

Apart from Teitan High School, no one has seen Miyazaki Yu's true strength, so they naturally underestimate him.

"The two opponents, Kaisei High School Nishihara Masashi and Teitan High School Miyazaki Yu, bow to each other. The match is about to begin!"

Nishihira was staring coldly at Miyazaki Yu through his mask.

"Boy, I don't care who you are, you're going to lose today, because your opponent is me, Kaisei Nishihara Masashi. Remember this name, because the person in front of you will be the one to bring you defeat!"

These words made Miyazaki Yu smile slightly. This kind of chuunibyou (delusional) teenager is really cute in his silliness.

"I'll let you make the first move. If I do, you'll lose your chance to make a move."

The soft voice, though gentle, struck the other person like a thunderclap.

"What? This kid is so arrogant!"

Not only was Nishihara Yu furious, but the other team members were also enraged. They all stood up and stared at Miyazaki Yu with hostile eyes.

"Brother, teach this brat a lesson! He's far too arrogant! Who does he think he is? How dare he say such things to your elder brother!"

The surrounding audience was in an uproar. This west Pingyuan was quite upright, but in terms of popularity, he was still far behind those few most abnormal guys.

However, as the main force of Kaicheng High School, their strength is still very strong. Now that they are being underestimated, everyone is instantly alert.

"This guy is arrogant, but I wonder if he has the strength to match it!"