I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

"Follow me! Don't give him a chance to catch his breath!"

After shouting, Katakura Takanobu brandished his wooden spear and took the lead.

Asai Moriaki, Makimura Taichi, and others followed suit.

The older and more experienced Katakura Takanobu acted as a "command tower," issuing precise instructions from time to time.

Faced with his command, the rest of the people offered no resistance and obediently followed orders.

They engaged in a high-intensity, back-and-forth battle; if one person's offensive weakened or stopped, another would immediately step in to fill the "gap."

Eight people... such a number was more than enough to put immense pressure on Qingdeng from all sides.

Qingdeng spread his arms wide and wielded his bamboo sword, forming a tight protective shield with the sword shadows to deflect and knock down the incoming attacks one by one.

At first glance, he seemed to have been suppressed and had no chance to fight back.

As expected of the eight most outstanding warriors in the "Gourd Legion," their individual strength and teamwork are truly remarkable.

It is clear that they must practice martial arts together regularly, otherwise they would never have been able to achieve such exquisite teamwork.

Qing Deng couldn't help but wonder: if the Shinsengumi generals and the heroes of the Calabash House were to have a head-on confrontation, which side would win?

In terms of top-tier combat strength alone, the Shinsengumi generals, who possess Okita Souji, have an advantage due to his superhuman strength.

However, in terms of teamwork, the heroes of the Calabash House probably have the upper hand.

The outcome of this clash remains to be seen.

Soon, this intense battle between 1 and 8 had lasted for more than 3 minutes.

Under the pressure of "power," the rate at which physical and mental strength are depleted will greatly accelerate.

Furthermore, when facing a master of Qingdeng's caliber, one must be constantly on edge, which further increases the physical burden.

Therefore, despite the short time, many of the "Eight Heroes" had already begun to sweat on their foreheads and their breathing became rapid.

One side was already showing signs of fatigue, while the other side... Qingdeng's breathing remained fine and deep, his complexion was normal, and his expression was relaxed!

"Yuan Yang +7", "Iron Lungs +5", "Heart of the Lion", "Blood Lock +7"... Any one of these talents can turn a person into a monster with powerful cardiopulmonary function and no lack of physical strength.

In fact, the tactics Qing Deng used were still his classic old routine: first observe the opponent's moves and fighting style, and then defeat them one by one!

Qingdeng lowered his eyelids and looked around.

Soon, his gaze locked onto Asai Moriyasu, the "two-talented man" to his left.

As luck would have it—his opponent was attacking him at that very moment.

Asai Morian lowered his waist and rushed towards Qing Deng as if gliding on the ground. He feinted an attack on Qing Deng's chest, but actually launched a sneak attack on his lower body.

Qingdeng easily saw through his intentions and dodged away.

In the next instant after dodging, Qing Deng lunged forward, pushing off the ground with both feet and accelerating rapidly! His body became a semi-transparent afterimage, quickly passing by Asai Seian's side.

The bamboo sword in his hand drew a breathtaking arc in mid-air before circling behind Asai Moriyasu.

Asai Moriyasu stood there in a daze—half a bamboo sword lay at his feet.

Qing Deng just now used overwhelming brute force to break his bamboo sword!

[Ding! Talent detected]

[Successfully copied talent: "Powerful Skin +3"]

[Talent Introduction: Collagen is not easily lost]

[Ding! Detected that the host already possesses a talent of the same type]

[Ding! Initiating talent fusion]

[Ding! Talent fusion successful]

[Upgrade from "Powerful Skin +1" to "Powerful Skin +4"]

No sooner had Qing Deng defeated Asai Morian than "Young Dragon" Makimura Taichi attacked.

He charged forward instantly. At the same time, Shinichi Matsumoto, also known as "Oni Matsumoto," leaped into the air.

The two attacked together.

Qingdeng drew his bamboo sword—and the three of them fought together!

Taichi Makimura's bamboo sword pierced towards Aoto's waist and abdomen. Shinichi Matsumoto's bamboo sword slashed towards Aoto's shoulder.

Qing Deng used the "upward sweeping" move twice in a row, effortlessly neutralizing the attacks of the two men.

The bamboo swords clashed, making a cracking sound.

Shinichi Matsumoto was no match for Aoto's fierce sword force. Clutching the bamboo sword that had been deflected, he stumbled back several steps, nearly falling to the ground.

Seizing the opportunity, Qing Deng turned and attacked Makimura Taiichi.

Taichi Makimura inherited his grandfather's (Yahachi Makimura) physique and superhuman strength, and was able to withstand Aoto's slashes—Aoto had not encountered a martial artist who could go toe-to-toe with him for a long time.

Although he blocked Qing Deng's fierce attack, he could only barely hold on.

In the blink of an eye, Qing Deng twisted his wrists, deftly flicking the tip of his sword upwards to deflect Makimura Taiichi's bamboo sword, forcing its center line wide open. Then, he lowered his waist, gathering his strength—and the sword slashed down—a downward strike, executed in one fluid motion, hitting his opponent squarely in the chest.

Makimura Taichi let out a muffled groan and then collapsed to the ground.

Qingdeng has stopped using his strength, so it won't kill him, but in the next few days, a noticeable red mark will appear on his chest.

[Ding! Talent detected]

[Successfully copied talent: "Masculine Muscles +3"]

[Talent Introduction: Exceptionally tough muscles]

[Ding! Detected that the host already possesses a talent of the same type]

[Ding! Initiating talent fusion]

[Ding! Talent fusion successful]

[Upgrade from "Muscular Strength +3" to "Muscular Strength +6"]

"Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!"

"Oni Ota" Eiji Ota is coming!

He ran, assumed a stabbing stance, and charged straight at Qingdeng.

Qingdeng casually spread his legs and stood still, waiting for him to come over.

In an instant, the two figures merged into one.

They only clashed once before passing each other by.

After missing each other, Eiji Ota fell forward silently and immediately fell into a deep, baby-like sleep.

[Ding! Talent detected]

[Successfully Replicating the Talent: "Enduring Pain"]

[Talent Introduction: Greater pain tolerance than the average person]

[Ding! Detected that the host already possesses a talent of the same type]

[Ding! Initiating talent fusion]

[Ding! Talent fusion successful]

[The "Endure Pain +5" ability is upgraded to "Endure Pain +6"]

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Chapter 776 A Great Harvest! New Talent [Standing Tall and Firm as Earth 5]! [4500]

After losing three key generals in succession, the opposing team's morale immediately began to waver.

Fortunately, at this critical moment, Katakura Takanobu roared:

"Don't panic!"

Thanks to his shout, the morale of the troops gradually stabilized.

This shows that Katakura Takanobu must have had a very high prestige in the "Gourd Legion," and his words carried great weight.

Despite having only five men left, they did not lose their fighting spirit and continued to charge forward bravely, showing no sign of weakness.

"Oni Nakagawa" Ryuji Nakagawa assumed the Eight Pairs stance, exuding an astonishingly sharp aura.

His physique was incredibly strong.

His massive, granite-like muscles stretched his clothes to their limit.

Of course, compared to his muscles, the most striking feature of his body is his height.

He was nearly 2 meters tall—that was practically a giant in the Edo period!

Walking down the street, you can't even say that you stand out from the crowd; you should say that you are "a dragon standing out from the swarm of insects"!

Qing Deng steadied his bamboo sword, facing the "Oni Nakagawa" who was already prepared for battle, ready for action.

The light shone from behind the other person, casting a thick shadow that completely enveloped Qingdeng.

As a result, he felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on him!

In an instant, Ryuji Nakagawa took action.

He shifted his stance, and in an instant, his bamboo sword, wielded in a powerful eight-pair motion, slashed down. The stepping and the swinging of the sword were completed simultaneously, the blade containing the explosive force of a charge.

In the previous "one against eight" entanglement, Qing Deng had already seen through his weakness - his reaction speed was not fast enough.

Qingdeng nimbly leaped to the side, creating some distance.

As he dodged, he switched stances, adopting the Kasumi stance, with the tip of his sword pointing diagonally at Nakagawa Ryuji's chest—in the next instant, the sword flashed out like a dragon!

This strike was powerful and heavy.

The sword's sharp edge, slicing through the air and hurtling towards him with incredible speed, caused Nakagawa Ryuji's face to change color instantly.