I am a female swordsman.

Chapter Ninety-Two: The Zombies Unleashed

The man kneeling on the ground was surrounded by a strong aura of death, as if he had never experienced the feeling of being alive.

Like the most fervent believer, they look up to their faith!

That intensely fervent emotion was well-controlled, without overflowing out of recklessness. Even so, the unwavering devotion and faith shown upon seeing Mado Yomi, a devotion to give one's all, deeply resonated with the onlookers. Could one person's emotions truly be so intense? It's truly twisted…

"Sakurai, get up." She extended her soft hand to the kneeling man.

"Yes, Your Highness."

He carefully took Huang Quan's jade hand and respectfully rose from the cold ground.

Although he was a head taller than Yomi Mado, he inexplicably looked shorter standing next to her, silently hidden in the darkness. His presence was greatly diminished, while Yomi Mado's presence was highlighted, as if she were the embodiment of something.

This man, whose skin was as pale as a corpse, was the unfortunate descendant who had been infected by the curse of the evil god.

Like Genesis and other adopted children, Sakurai was raised and educated by Yomi. However, his situation was more serious, so serious that Yomi had to half-raise and half-imprison him over the years, otherwise, given his immature mind, releasing him would probably cause a catastrophe.

"I hope you can help this child so that he can live a normal life."

Looking at the man she had raised, Mado Yomi's face clearly showed a complex expression.

This is the child she raised single-handedly!

His life had been completely twisted by the curse passed down from his father, and Huang Quan, who regarded him as a descendant, still hoped that he could have a choice. A choice to live an ordinary life, instead of being forever imprisoned by her side because of that evil god's curse, seeking a redemption that could never be obtained.

"Oh, is that all?"

Zack immediately patted his chest and confidently agreed. Putting everything else aside, this guy with the deadpan look on his face will be my brother Zack once we get out of here. As long as I have food to eat, he will definitely not go hungry.

Before Zack could finish his nonsense, he was hit by Sisne's elbow, making him wince in pain!

"Mado, is there anything we should be careful about?" Cisner was cautious. She had initially thought that Mado Yomi was using the excuse of gratitude to get rid of Sakurai by throwing him onto her side. However, when she saw the helplessness and guilt in Mado Yomi's eyes, she realized how foolish her thinking had been.

This woman doesn't think she abandoned Sakurai because of such superficial thoughts!

“Sakurai is special…”

Mado Yomi adjusted her black-rimmed glasses, which perched atop her high nose bridge, and slashed at the arm of the silent, head-down man! Her slender, pale fingers, like a sharpened sword, flashed with a cold light and silently sliced ​​through half of Sakurai's arm muscles! In an instant, blood gushed out, and the exposed flesh was particularly gruesome!

Startled by Huang Quan's sudden attack, Zack and Cisner instinctively took defensive stances.

But they soon witnessed what was called special.

The massive horizontal cut healed instantly, an unbelievable regenerative ability that made the two men's eyelids twitch wildly. What a joke! This recovery speed was like cheating; the damage inflicted on him might not even be as fast as his automatic regeneration! This was simply a superhuman monster!

"Even if he's cut into mincemeat, he can regain his original strength. That's what makes Sakurai so special."

In fact, it wasn't just that hateful curse; his mental state was also problematic.

Which fanatic doesn't have some mental issues?

"I cannot disclose the source of this power for your safety. He has carried this power since childhood, experiencing neither pain nor death, nor feeling his own life. I have tried to help heal him, but all attempts have failed. Now, I have less and less time to take care of him."

From the moment she adopted him, Huang Quan tried to find a way to heal him. Over the past decade or so, she has become Sakurai's pillar of support, fervently believing in Huang Quan as the only one who could bring him the feeling of death, making him truly feel that he was still alive!

This relationship is abnormal.

On one side is a god worshipped with fanatical devotion, and on the other side is a monster that thirsts for death.

"Take him away from here and let him find a new life."

For Sakurai, this was like a trial. Even when faced with the fact that his pillar was being driven away, he still stood expressionless beside Mado Yomi.

It felt like a shadow, a zombie, devoid of its own consciousness. It accepted everything as a supreme decree, without questioning reason or consequence; it simply followed its own will. This wasn't human, but a living monster, bringing only dread to others!

"This is my request in gratitude for Mado Yomi's kindness to you. You can take it as me taking advantage of your kindness, or you can take it as me threatening you, but please, you two, do it!"

Rarely adopting a tough stance, Mado Yomi sat upright, radiating an intense aura that spoke volumes!

"Why did it have to come to this?"

Sisne glanced at Sakurai, who seemed completely unfazed and awaited instructions, then looked at Mado Yomi, whose expression was stern. She felt an urge to sigh and rub her forehead at the strange relationship between the two. "Truly a researcher from Shinra," she thought, "even their relationships are so bizarre."

"Hehe, just because of what Mado said, from today onwards you're my friend. Once we leave Z City, I'll show you the world."

Zack, however, was oblivious and muscle-bound, too lazy to care about such things. He simply treated the request as a formality and did it. After all, ever since the three of them had secretly shown great disrespect to Shinra, they had become quite thick-skinned, so agreeing to this kind of thing was no big deal.

Perhaps because the final result was already determined, Sakurai's deadpan expression finally changed.

He turned and gazed devoutly at Mado Yomi.

"Let's go, it's good that you're leaving." Just then, Huang Quan turned to look at him, her beautiful face showing a hint of blessing as she genuinely regarded him as a junior. May your journey be smooth, and may you find your own path in life, instead of wasting your life on some empty yearning!

After a moment of silence, Sakurai knelt down again.

"Your will is the direction I will move forward."

"Keep going, I believe you can do it."

In this way, the debt of gratitude owed to those people from back then has truly been repaid.

Chapter Ninety-Three: The Second Round

As scheduled, after the first round of eliminations gave all the contestants some time to recover, the second round of the World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament was successfully held.

Compared to the first round, which was almost a foregone conclusion, the second round was much more interesting.

To excite the audience, the pace of the competition will be accelerated!

Judging from the performances of the martial artists in the first round of the martial arts tournament, Iai-an, the disciple of the swordsman Kamikaze, is undoubtedly the favorite to win the championship. With his steel-cutting blade, he can pulverize his opponent's fighting spirit and freeze their movements. The martial artists following closely behind each possess unique strengths, and including Yomi Mado, they are all considered contenders for the title.

There are still many people who enjoy talking about Mado Yomi.

After all, she is the successor of the [Scattered Cherry Blossom Sword Style]. In the first match, she did not use her proud sword skills, but instead used the most basic fist and foot techniques to defeat her opponent in one move!

If your fists and feet are this powerful, how could your swordsmanship be any better?

In the second round, just like in the first round, Sakura Yomi was the first to compete. Her opponent was a successor of the Snake Style Fist from an ancient Eastern country. After the first round, unless the gap between them was huge, she had a good idea of ​​her opponent's strength.

Naturally, they will show their true abilities, rather than underestimating their opponents.

however……

"Instant kill! Instant kill!!"

裁判再次目瞪口呆！

Within seconds of the match starting, the snake-style boxing master's nimble, coiling hands were targeted by Sakura Yomi's precise strike! Sakura Yomi naturally absorbed and utilized the knowledge of human meridians, tendons, and muscles stored in Yomi's brain!

Combined with her experience from countless battles in her previous life, Huang Quan captured the Snake Fist with minimal effort after only one punch, and then dismantled all the joints of the Snake Fist with her hands like butterflies flitting through flowers! Her skillful and comfortable posture made it impossible to tell that Sakura Huang Quan was fighting, but rather that she was verifying what she had learned.

The second round of the competition kicked off with a brilliant and enjoyable performance from Sakura Yomi.

During the event, the martial artists inevitably shed their blood and sweat on the stage. The clash of swords and the exchange of fists and feet created a visceral and exhilarating display of violence that stimulated the hormones of the audience.

Amidst this extremely enthusiastic atmosphere, many spectators disregarded the stares of those around them, took off their shirts, and shouted themselves hoarse at the ring from the stands!

"Not only martial arts, but also the ability of doctors to diagnose muscles and bones? If so, maybe it's possible..." A hero in the guest seats watched Huang Quan's departing figure and suddenly had a bold idea.

If there were a martial artist who was an expert in physical anatomy, it might be easier to deal with the monster.

However, before proceeding with that plan, Gouketsu needs to assess Mado Yomi's strength. Without sufficient power, challenging that secretive, eccentric organization would come at a terrible price.

………………

Because someone defeated their opponent so easily, the martial artists in the second round also tried to achieve a spectacular one-hit kill, but very few were able to do so.

A colossal elephant possessing superhuman strength, a pentagram practicing Western fencing, and an unnamed martial artist wearing a werewolf suit. These three are probably the most popular fighters since Iai-an. Their fighting styles differ, but the result is always the same: a complete and utter crushing defeat of their opponent in a very short time!

That means it's sold out in seconds!

The colossal elephant's superhuman strength seemed innate; the intense wind pressure generated by its raised hand and punch made it difficult for those watching from the sidelines to breathe, let alone the competitors facing its power directly in the arena. Once they couldn't withstand that terrifying pressure, defeat was inevitable!

If the giant elephant uses brute force to overcome skill, then the pentagram in Western fencing uses speed to overcome skill, with a straight, piercing edge! It's so fast that ordinary people can hardly react to it; the cold glint is hidden in its speed, and victory or defeat, or even life or death, can be decided in a moment! Judging from its effortless posture, it's not hard to imagine that the pentagram hasn't even used its full strength yet!

And werewolves...

Anyone with eyes can see that this guy's fighting style is based on technique; that continuous, supple strength cannot be achieved through simple training.

"It's really lively here."

As Iaian watched the martial artists giving their all on the field, a smile appeared on his usually serious and stern face.

"A bunch of noobs pecking at each other."

As for Sakura Yomi, her assessment was much more direct. With her own strength rapidly recovering, she didn't even bother with flattery towards these martial artists who posed little threat to her.

"Is Miss Mado so confident?" If an ordinary person said such a thing, Iaian would think it was just boasting and showing no respect for the world. But Sakura Yomi's strength certainly gave her the right to say such a thing. Her aura was becoming increasingly obscure, to the point that Iaian, who was also a swordsman, no longer had the urge to draw his sword against her.

If you draw your sword, you will surely lose!

"Of course. Since I've stepped onto this stage, I'm here to claim the title. Whoever dares to step onto this stage and face my sword, I will crush them!"

Her voice was firm and confident, but a sharp, piercing glint suddenly flashed in Sakura Izumi's languid eyes! She was used to being free and unrestrained, and she wasn't even afraid of death. Trying to make her say something against her will was worse than killing her! The chilling aura emanating from her made the blade at Iai-an's waist clang restlessly!

"Oops, it seems I've gotten a little too arrogant~~"

In an instant, she concealed her aura. The brief display of sharpness that Sakura Yomi briefly revealed proved that she was a swordswoman whose edge one should avoid. She shrugged innocently, as if she didn't want to be this way but had no choice.

As Iaian looked at Sakura Yomi, a jest his master Kamikaze had once said suddenly came to mind: "A woman's change of heart is faster than a swordsman drawing his sword."

Although it was said in jest, it seems to make some sense now.

"Ms. Mado, how many of the favorites do you think will actually make it to the semifinals?"

"Judging from the schedule, one of them is lucky enough to avoid you and me. As for the Elephant and the Werewolf, a winner needs to be decided. According to my prediction, the outcome will be about 50/50."

"Oh? Why do you see it?"

Intrigued by Sakura Yomi's prediction, Iaian had a slightly different opinion. In his view, the giant elephant possessed superhuman strength, standing there like a wall of flesh, and such terrifying physical attributes were a great counter to werewolves.

Chapter Ninety-Four: A Battle of Wits

Why do you see it?

With the fierce energy gained from countless life-or-death battles and the bloody experience learned from the pursuers of the Adra Continent Empire, Sakura Yomi can be said to be able to see everything, unless it is a field she is completely unfamiliar with.

It's difficult to convince others with just empty words.

You have to present your point in a logical and persuasive way to convince people.

"People are naturally much better than ordinary people in terms of physical fitness. Relying on brute force to beat others can indeed be very effective in many situations, especially in a ring match with rules. However, fighting is not just about brute force. There are too many factors that can affect the outcome. Being able to make good use of these factors will greatly increase the chances of winning."