Detective Conan: Birth of the Demon Child

"Because Senior Dugu was not from this era, the Dugu Nine Swords sword technique was discovered by my fifth uncle in the sword tomb he left behind."

Suzuki Seimei solemnly spun, "On Senior Dugu's tombstone, there is an inscription that reads: 'For over thirty years, I roamed the martial world, slaying all my enemies and defeating all heroes. There was no one left in the world who could stand against me. Helpless, I could only retreat to a deep valley and take Diao as my friend. Alas! In my life, I sought an opponent but could not find one. How lonely and unbearable it was!'"

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Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu's expressions changed simultaneously, becoming serious.

From Dugu Qiubai's last words alone, Wei Zhuang and the others seemed to see this peerless master, looking down on the world and showing his awe-inspiring presence, as well as revealing his inner loneliness and desolation.

If the inscription on the tombstone is genuine, then this senior Dugu must truly have been a peerless swordsman who dominated a certain era.

"hey-hey"

Seeing Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu's serious expressions, Suzuki Seimei couldn't help but chuckle to himself, "The legendary master of arrogance, Dugu Qiubai, is no mere figurehead. Does he think he can't intimidate you?"

Chapter 597 Big Brother, You Lost (First Update, Please Vote)

"In addition to the inscription on the tombstone, Senior Dugu also left behind four sword mounds built for swords."

Suzuki Haruaki said in a melodious tone, "The first sword mound contains a four-foot-long Qingfeng sword. The stone carving beneath the sword has a line of small characters: 'Sharp and fierce, indestructible. Before I reached adulthood, I used it to compete with the heroes of Hebei.'"

The second sword mound was empty, and the stone carving also had a line of small characters: "The Purple Rose Soft Sword, used before the age of thirty. It was used to accidentally injure a righteous man, which was considered unlucky. I was filled with regret and abandoned it in a deep valley."

The third sword mound contains a heavy sword, over three feet long, made entirely of jet-black black iron. This sword weighs at least seventy or eighty pounds, with blunt edges on both sides and a rounded tip resembling a hemisphere. A line of small characters is inscribed on the stone: "A heavy sword has no edge, great skill lies in simplicity. Before the age of forty, I relied on it to roam the world unchallenged."

The fourth sword mound contained a decayed wooden sword, with a stone carving beneath it bearing the inscription: "After forty, one is no longer bound by material things; grass, trees, bamboo, and stones can all become swords. From this point on, one refines one's skills, gradually progressing to the realm where 'no sword is better than having a sword.'"

"A heavy sword has no edge; true skill lies in simplicity!"

"The realm of having no sword is better than having a sword."

Listening to Suzuki Seimei's narration, Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu couldn't help but show expressions of longing.

I really wish I could witness the unparalleled brilliance of Senior Dugu in person, but I regret that I was not born in the same era as him!

As the saying goes, "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!"

Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu were swordsmen, so they were better able to understand the meaning of the four lines of last words inscribed in the Sword Tomb than ordinary people.

The martial arts world depicted by Jin Yong has a very distinctive feature.

That is, the closer the era gets to modernity, the thinner the spiritual energy contained in the world becomes, and the weaker the strength of martial arts practitioners becomes.

In fact, the martial arts world in Jin Yong's novels was not inferior to the world level of The Legend of Qin at the beginning.

For example, A Qing, the shepherdess in "The Sword of Yue Maiden," was a fierce woman who could sweep through thousands of troops with just a bamboo stick.

Even if you put A Qing in the world of Tian Xing Jiu Ge, she would definitely be one of the top super strong people.

Due to the continuous depletion of spiritual energy in the world, Dugu Qiubai, who was born at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, was certainly not as skilled as A Qing in terms of cultivation. However, his understanding of the sword path was by no means weaker than A Qing's.

Strictly speaking, the density of spiritual energy in heaven and earth can only limit a martial artist's cultivation level, but it cannot limit their comprehension of realms.

Judging from the words left by Dugu Qiubai on the stone carvings in the Sword Tomb, we can know that he divided the way of the sword into five realms: sharp sword, soft sword, heavy sword, wooden sword and no sword.

Among them, "sharp sword" is the first level of swordsmanship, and it is also the level that sword practitioners can most easily reach.

Swordsmen at this level emphasize sharp, powerful, and invincible sword techniques.

The "soft sword" is the second level of swordsmanship. The soft sword is more flexible and versatile than the sharp sword, and its blade is lighter and faster.

Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu are currently at the "soft sword" level. Swordsmen who have reached this level pursue speed of attack and the ability to strike first.

As the saying goes: Of all martial arts techniques, none are invincible except speed!

The third level of Kendo is "heavy sword," which emphasizes overwhelming force with sheer power.

A swordsman who has mastered the "heavy sword" technique no longer pursues exquisite sword moves, but rather returns to simplicity. The more ordinary and unremarkable the sword moves, the harder they are for the opponent to resist.

Sheng Qi, the "Black Swordsman" who appeared in Qin's Moon, is clearly a swordsman who has mastered the "Heavy Sword" realm, and his strength is definitely much stronger than Wei Zhuang's at present.

After all, Wei Zhuang is still too young. His strength is still rapidly improving and there is still a long way to go before he reaches his peak.

The fourth level of Kendo is "Wooden Sword." Swordsmen who reach this level begin to gradually break free from the constraints of weapons.

It was only after Gai Nie had earned the title of "Sword Saint" for many years and then had his Yuanhong Sword broken by Wei Zhuang's Shark Tooth Sword that he finally comprehended the "Wooden Sword" realm.

As for the fifth level of swordsmanship, the "Swordless" realm, it is the true unity of man and sword, where even flicking a finger or plucking a flower or leaf is a manifestation of sword energy.

"ever"

Recovering from his shock, Wei Zhuang's sword-like eyes flashed with a sharp light. He slightly clenched his right hand into a claw, drawing the Shark Tooth Sword from a short distance into his palm. Pointing the sword tip at Suzuki Seimei, he said, "Draw your sword!"

"Wei Zhuang, he's still a child."

Before Zi Nu could finish speaking, Wei Zhuang interrupted her, saying, "Don't worry! I don't intend to bully him. I just want to see the Dugu Nine Swords he mentioned. I won't use my inner energy; I'll just have a simple sword fight with him."

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Upon hearing Wei Zhuang's words, Zi Nu opened her mouth, but ultimately chose to remain silent.

As a fellow swordswoman, Zi Nu could understand Wei Zhuang's feelings. After hearing about Dugu Qiubai's exploits, she also longed to witness Dugu Qiubai's unparalleled prowess firsthand.

Unable to witness Dugu Qiubai in person, Zi Nu was eager to see the former glory of this "Sword Demon" through his self-created Dugu Nine Swords.

"In that case, I'll show you!"

To Zi Nu's astonishment, Suzuki Seimei reached behind his back with his right hand and drew a longsword almost as tall as himself.

Suzuki Seimei gripped the hilt of his sword and pointed it at Wei Zhuang, saying, "This sword is called Demon Slayer. It can cut through iron like mud. The blade is three feet and seven inches long and weighs eight pounds and seven ounces."

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Looking at Suzuki Seimei, whose demeanor had suddenly changed drastically, a strange light flashed in Murasaki's eyes, and she unconsciously opened her mouth wide.

If Suzuki Seimei before was like a cute little puppy, then the moment he held the Demon Slayer Sword, he transformed into the wolf king of the mountains!

The aura of a true king of cool is overwhelming!

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Upon hearing Suzuki Seimei's description of the Demon-Slaying Sword, Wei Zhuang was slightly taken aback, then said somewhat awkwardly, "This sword is called Shark Tooth."

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no way!

In the world of Nine Songs of the Sky, swordsmen don't usually introduce their swords before dueling, so Wei Zhuang never measured the specific dimensions of the Shark Tooth Sword.

"ever!

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As soon as Wei Zhuang finished speaking, the Shark Tooth Sword in his hand flashed with a cold light and stabbed towards Suzuki Seimei's throat.

"Shh!"

Faced with the incoming sword light, a dark glint flashed in Suzuki Seimei's eyes. His Demon-Slaying Sword shot out with lightning speed, striking the weakest point of the Shark Tooth Sword at an extremely tricky angle.

"Ding!"

With a crisp metallic clang, Wei Zhuang's Shark Tooth Sword flew out of his hand uncontrollably and embedded itself in the wall not far away.

After casually deflecting Wei Zhuang's Shark Tooth Sword with a flick of his sword, Suzuki Seimei said calmly and expressionlessly, "Big brother, you lost!"

Chapter 598 The Ghost Valley Disciple Who Almost Went Depressed (Second Update, Please Vote)

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Having witnessed Wei Zhuang being instantly killed by a single sword strike, Zi Nu rubbed her eyes in disbelief, wondering if she was dreaming.

It should be noted that Wei Zhuang is the current successor of the Guigu School. His swordsmanship, even if not the best among his peers, is at least in the top three.

As a result, this prodigy was actually killed instantly by a seven-year-old child with a single sword strike!

Are you sure you're not joking?

"I...I lost."

Not only was Zi Nu filled with disbelief, but even Wei Zhuang himself couldn't help but doubt his own existence. Tong Kong was shaken, and his hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

Although Wei Zhuang had overestimated the power of the Dugu Nine Swords as much as possible, he did not expect the power of the Dugu Nine Swords to be so strong.

According to Wei Zhuang's original plan, even if the Dugu Nine Swords were more powerful than the Ghost Valley School's Vertical and Horizontal Sword Technique, they shouldn't be much stronger.

After all, the successors of the Guigu School have all been exceptionally talented individuals, and the Zongheng Sword Technique is one of the strongest sword techniques in the world. How much stronger can the Dugu Nine Swords be?

Unfortunately, Wei Zhuang underestimated the Dugu Nine Swords, because strictly speaking, the Dugu Nine Swords cannot be considered a sword technique at all; it would be more appropriate to call it a theory of swordsmanship.

The Dugu Nine Swords originally had no set moves. It could be used in a way that was elegant and graceful, or clumsy and ugly. Its key was in the intent of the sword, not in the moves.

Of course!

Wei Zhuang's crushing defeat was not simply due to the Dugu Nine Swords, but more so to Suzuki Seimei himself.

Because different people can unleash different levels of power when practicing the Dugu Nine Swords.

Although Linghu Chong also practiced the Dugu Nine Swords, he was definitely no match for Feng Qingyang.

After Suzuki Seimei learned the Dugu Nine Swords, the power that the Dugu Nine Swords unleashed in his hands even surpassed that of Dugu Qiubai.

It's not that Suzuki Seimei's understanding of the Dugu Nine Swords surpassed that of its founder, Dugu Qiubai, but rather that his mastery of the Transparent World perfectly complemented the Dugu Nine Swords.

The essence of the Dugu Nine Swords lies in the phrase "seizing the opportunity to strike." The user must be able to see through the flaws in the enemy's moves at a glance in order to seize the opportunity, strike first after being caught off guard, and win with one move.

If it were in a pitch-black cave, where even the enemy couldn't be seen, let alone discern his moves and weaknesses, the Dugu Nine Swords would naturally be unable to unleash its power.

Besides, when encountering enemies with extremely high speeds, the power of the Dugu Nine Swords is also limited.

For example, when Linghu Chong and Ren Woxing joined forces to deal with Dongfang Bubai, although he was able to see through the flaws in Dongfang Bubai's moves, before he could even make a move, Dongfang Bubai had already changed his moves, leaving him no time to counter them.

However, Suzuki Seimei, who had mastered the transparent world, was completely different from Linghu Chong and the others.

When entering the state of the Transparent World, Suzuki Seimei's perception will be enhanced to the extreme, allowing him to directly see through the enemy's breathing, muscle movements, and energy flow.

Therefore, before Wei Zhuang even drew his sword, Suzuki Seimei had already predicted the sword move he would use from his breathing and muscle movements.

Having anticipated the flaws in Wei Zhuang's swordplay, Suzuki Seimei only needed to deliver a light thrust to break through his attack.

Let alone Wei Zhuang, even if the current Guiguzi himself came, under the condition that he was not allowed to use his true energy and could only compete in sword techniques, he would still be unable to escape the fate of being instantly killed by Suzuki Seimei with one sword.