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

"Not wearing protective gear?"

This guy is really arrogant. He only slightly hinted in his words that the other party might not be able to control his strength, but he directly asked not to wear protective gear.

"Okay, but I won't be responsible if you get injured, so Mr. Nishikawa, you'd better be careful."

With a slight smile, he held the bamboo knife in one hand, the tip of the blade drooping slightly, indicating that the other party could make the first move.

Flames were already burning in Nishikawa Tetsuaki's eyes.

His current strength is already rare in all of Japan, yet this greenhorn dares to look down on him so much!

Even if the champions in such competitions possess exceptional swordsmanship and extremely sharp reflexes, they are still swordsmen wearing armor and cannot be considered true swordsmen.

They wore protective gear on their bodies, and their swords were also protected.

Long ago, he had encountered many opponents, all of whom were very brave when they had protective gear.

But once the protective gear is removed, it's like becoming a completely different person.

They became timid and hesitant, unable to move forward!

Because deep down they had begun to feel fear. They were afraid of the bamboo knives falling on their bodies; they were afraid of pain and injury!

But the truth is, often the more afraid you are of pain and the more afraid you are of getting hurt, the more likely you are to get hurt.

Mental cowardice has already determined victory or defeat!

With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated; he was determined to teach this little guy a lesson today.

This kid is indeed very talented, but it's still the era of the older generation!

He took out two bamboo knives from his sword pouch and held them both in his hands.

He's actually a rare dual-wielding swordsman!

"Kid, you've seen it too. I'm a dual-wielding swordsman. If you can't hold on any longer, you must admit defeat immediately. Even though they're bamboo swords, they're not something the human body can withstand, especially after I've amplified my strength!"

As he spoke, he suddenly took a step forward towards Miyazaki Yu. His arm span was extremely long, and with the length of the bamboo sword, the length of one side alone reached more than two meters, and the total attack range was more than four meters!

At that moment, the attack had already arrived with a single step!

"boom--"

Miyazaki Yu parried with his sword, then slid down and launched an attack towards his body.

But the opponent's other sword had already attacked.

The two bamboo knives launched a series of attacks, forming a continuous circle, with the attacks relentless and unending.

This person's attacks were swift and extremely fast, and coupled with his dual-wielding style, the frequency of his attacks doubled again.

From a distance, the man's attack with his twin swords looked like a giant, endlessly rolling wheel of blades, creating a series of whistling sounds.

This was the first time Miyazaki Yu had encountered such a strange attack, and the bamboo sword in his hand was getting faster and faster.

The sound of the bamboo knife cutting through the air had changed from a 'whooshing' sound to a 'hissing' sound. This sound was continuous and becoming increasingly sharp, while the 'thumping' sounds were becoming softer and more frequent.

This is not because either side has reduced their strength; on the contrary, the power that the two have poured into their bamboo swords is now extremely terrifying.

However, the frequency of attacks from both sides increased, and both sides tested each other's strength. They made contact and then left without any real struggle. Instead, they were like two fine gears, endlessly turning in a meshing state.

"What a monster! My attack speed with just one sword is already very fast, much faster than Okita's five-stage thrust. My attack speed is comparable to a six-stage thrust, and the dual-sword attack doubles that speed!"

With such attack speed, no one but sword masters can withstand it!

But this kid blocked it, it's unbelievable!

At this moment, Miyazaki Yu was also completely excited.

He has already given it his all; this speed is his current limit!

It can even reach the level of seven thrusts, which means seven thrusts in one second!

This speed is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. If this speed were used to attack an ordinary person, the ordinary person would not even have time to react before they would be dead.

And at this moment, he discovered something interesting.

That was the powerful vibration from the collision of the bamboo swords, which continuously traveled along the bamboo swords and was transmitted to his body.

His muscles and bones were constantly being agitated, and his blood and energy were being continuously impacted.

At first, it was just a weak force, repeatedly washing over the body.

However, as the battle intensified, the power continued to accumulate, the surge of qi and blood became thicker and thicker, and the feeling of being washed over became stronger and stronger, until every corner of the body, inside and out, was being washed and cleansed by the shocking and fluctuating qi and blood!

This feeling is more direct and intense than other methods that involve relaxing the mind and then generating stimulation.

The effect will naturally be much better!

At the height of the battle, he suddenly felt a 'pop' sound, and it seemed as if a membrane he had never noticed before had been broken through at the deepest part of his skin, where it met his muscles.

A feeling of connection between the inside and outside enveloped my entire body in an instant.

An unprecedented feeling of comfort washed over him. Like a teenage boy, he suddenly realized that he had grown up, his height had increased, and his strength had also increased.

He realized that the deficiencies in his body had been completely made up, and he was now welcoming the normal development that he should have had!

Beneath the skin, within the inner structure of the muscles, the originally delicate muscle fibers gradually thicken and strengthen, with each fiber converging into a sea, significantly enhancing Miyazaki Yu's strength!

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"The time for a counterattack has come!"

Chapter Sixty-Eight: The Swordsman's Observation

A crisp sound rang out from the bamboo knife, like the cracking of a whip during an ancient court session—clear and melodious, yet carrying a metallic clanging sound.

The muscles that were originally tense relaxed, but the strength did not diminish at all.

But something changed within the bamboo knife tightly gripped in his hand.

The bamboo strips used to make bamboo knives are made by cutting bamboo poles, splitting them into pieces, drying them, and then binding them together. The fibers in the bamboo are like loose threads, each one loose and limp.

But now, it suddenly tensed up, the entire bamboo knife like a bowstring being pulled taut, taut in an instant, generating tremendous power.

The moment Miyazaki Yu released this power, the bamboo sword shot out like an arrow!

This move was swift and fierce; the bamboo sword advanced like a powerful bow and arrow, instantly shattering the sword circle that Nishikawa Tetsumei had been maintaining with all his might.

He used all his strength to cross and overlap the two bamboo swords to block the sword's attack.

His twin swords were crossed, but Miyazaki Yu's sword suddenly broke through them!

"What kind of sword technique is this? His power is already astonishing. I was only able to suppress him slightly by using the high-frequency attack speed of the dual-sword style, but his current sword momentum is too strange."

Like a crossbow, it first contracts and then bursts forth instantly. I almost couldn't withstand the first burst just now. If it continues to burst, I'm afraid I won't be able to withstand it at all.

The two, focused on the battle, were unaware that a burning gaze had already fallen upon them.

"It's truly spectacular! Nishikawa Tetsumei's attack frequency is astonishingly fast thanks to his dual-sword style, but Miyazaki Yu is even more astonishing. He doesn't have the advantage in strength. Judging from the information we've gathered, he only recently woke up from a long coma, less than two months ago, and his body hasn't fully recovered yet."

But that's precisely what makes it so astonishing—to be able to keep up with Nishikawa's attacks. This shows that he's even more perceptive and accurate. If his strength were just a little greater, Nishikawa would already be defeated!

His eyesight was sharp; to an ordinary person, all they could see were two sword shadows rolling back and forth, making a series of fine, drum-like sounds, carrying a chilling sense of impact.

"Without a doubt, these two people already possess the strength of a quasi-sword master, but reaching the level of a sword master is not so simple."

The sunlight lengthened his shadow. His skin was slightly dark, and his beard was somewhat messy and unkempt. There was a thin scar above his left eyebrow that ran all the way to the corner of his eye, causing him to squint and look like he couldn't open one eye.

However, the other eye, which was fully open, shone brightly, with a clarity and sharpness that most people lacked.

She was dressed casually in loose clothes and pants, and her hair was very messy, as if she hadn't taken care of it in a long time.

This person is none other than one of the swordsmen of the Sword Masters Association—Takizaki Inosuke!

After receiving the report from the vice president of the Kendo Association, he developed a great interest in Miyazaki Yu.

He had watched the opponent's match videos; although this kid was young, he was already quite skilled in kendo.

He could see clearly that his opponent had an extremely solid foundation, especially his terrifying ability to control his body. All sorts of ordinary moves became magical in his hands.

And what's even more terrifying is that after carefully watching his match video, he discovered a horrifying fact.

That's the kid; he's improving every single moment!

He learned all of Okita Souji, Onimaru Takeshi, and Hattori Heiji's signature moves after just one fight.

Okita's thrusting techniques, Onimaru Takeshi's swift attacks, and Hattori Heiji's swordplay gradually merged into their own fighting styles.

That is precisely why he was able to withstand Nishikawa Tetsumei's attacks, and even now he has the upper hand.

"What a little monster! Nishikawa thinks he's so great, that becoming a swordsman is a sure thing, but compared to this little monster, he's still not up to par. What's most terrifying is that this kid has only just begun. Perhaps he really has the potential to reach the legendary level of a swordsman who can cut down anything!"

At this moment, Miyazaki Yu was also completely excited. This guy was definitely the strongest swordsman he had faced since his rebirth!

Compared to this guy, the difference in strength between Okita and Onimaru Takeshi is very obvious.

The two bamboo knives in the other person's hands moved like magic, the left and right hands working in perfect harmony, switching between forehand and backhand in a circular motion, covering the whole body completely from head to toe.

Even though the sword was three points slower than his own, it was able to block all the sword light he casually unleashed. Its joints were also smooth and flexible, allowing it to dislocate many joints during the battle and unleash incredible slashes.

He became increasingly composed, having already seen through his opponent's fighting style.

Dual-wielding attacks are indeed very swift, but they also have drawbacks. If the battle cannot be ended quickly, the longer it drags on, the greater the damage to oneself will be.

Within a short time, Nishikawa Tetsuaki's body was soaked with sweat.

His face flushed red, as if dripping blood, and his whole body looked like a steamed bun just taken out of a steamer, with white steam evaporating from his body.

This was his limit; if he continued fighting, he would even become exhausted and pass out.

Miyazaki Yu didn't intend to do anything to his opponent. He unleashed a full-force sword strike, and the three bamboo swords became entangled. With a series of crackling sounds, all three bamboo swords shattered into dust and scattered on the ground!

"This is internal force! This kid has actually mastered internal force!"

When Inosuke Takizaki saw this from a distance, his mouth dropped open in disbelief.

The fact that both of their bamboo knives shattered just now was no coincidence; it was something this kid intentionally controlled!

He used internal force! That is, internal energy, to shatter both of their bamboo swords!

Hidden strength is not necessarily stronger than manifest strength, but its level is definitely higher because hidden strength involves the training of breath.

The so-called cultivation of internal strength is actually the cultivation of hidden strength, qi strength, and internal strength. It involves accumulating qi in the chest and abdomen, and then unleashing it in one breath at a critical moment. This allows one's power to be transmitted secretly, prolonging the duration of the burst and increasing its intensity!

It even has many other wonderful uses, such as freely controlling the opening and closing of pores all over the body and arbitrarily controlling the changes in muscles all over the body!