I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

At this moment, many people watching the battle from the edge of the dojo... including Sanako, couldn't help but sigh: Aoto is so composed.

Wada had repeatedly tried to induce Qingdeng to reveal a weakness and kept changing his position in an attempt to find a flaw in Qingdeng's stance, but no matter what Wada did, Qingdeng remained unmoved and stood still in the same place.

Sanako and the others subconsciously assumed that this was Aoto's composed demeanor.

Aoto must be patiently waiting for the best opportunity to make a move—that's what Sanako and the others assumed.

But in reality, they all misunderstood.

There's no such thing as composure or waiting for the best opportunity to make a move... none of that applies to you.

The reason Qingdeng is not moving right now is simply because he is waiting for the 10 seconds required for the system to copy his talent to pass.

——9……10……11……

Qingdeng silently counted the time in his mind.

To ensure that he could successfully copy the talent from his opponent without any mishaps, Qingdeng deliberately added a little more time, deciding to count to 15 before stopping.

——12……13……14……15!

15 seconds have passed...

Qingdeng let out a long sigh of relief.

Then he strode forward and pounced on Hotan!

The suddenness and speed of Qingdeng's "turn from stillness to movement" caused many spectators to gasp in surprise.

With his sword drawn, Qing Deng took a step forward and, with a swift movement, slashed at Wada's chest with a sword strike.

Hotan's eyes widened.

Qingdeng's speed was too fast... so fast that he was completely unprepared!

Relying on his instincts and muscle memory honed through years of sword practice, Wada hurriedly raised his sword to parry, attempting to block Qing Deng's strike.

Wada's speed in raising his sword to defend was undeniably fast... but anyone with eyes could see that the outcome was already decided.

Snapped!

A dull thud resounded.

Qingdeng's bamboo sword struck Hetian precisely in the chest.

Wada, struck hard in the chest, staggered back a few steps before falling heavily to the ground.

Qingdeng did not use any ingenious strategies or techniques.

Close in, aim at Wada's chest, and swing your sword—that's all.

Qingdeng's movement speed and sword swing speed were simply too fast.

It was faster than Hotan could react.

Qingdeng's bamboo sword had already struck out before he belatedly raised his sword to defend.

Therefore, there is nothing worth mentioning about the battle between Qingdeng and Wada. Simply put, it was a very pure battle – Qingdeng killed Wada with a single sword strike by relying solely on his speed advantage.

Qingdeng, while feeling resentful, carefully listened for any system notifications.

However... my mind remained silent...

—Does this person have no talent...?

Qingdeng pouted regretfully.

The battle, which had been quite quiet, was decided in the blink of an eye... The rapid change in the scene made the dojo suddenly become exceptionally quiet...

Several seconds later, the spectators on the field seemed to gradually come to their senses and slowly began to stir.

"So fast!"

"I didn't even realize what was happening..."

"This Ju Qingdeng has been able to achieve many great feats... he is indeed very capable."

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Many of those present had neither participated in nor watched the red and white battle between Shieikan and Ochiba Kenkan six months ago, nor had they watched the sword tournament recently held by Aizu-goro.

Therefore, for many people in the arena at this moment, this was the first time they had witnessed Qing Deng's battle firsthand.

At this moment, the expressions of Wada, who was instantly killed by Qing Deng's sword, and the rest of the "Zanako's Pursuit Legion" outside the arena were quite interesting.

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Chapter 202 The Benevolent King Displays His Power! He Defeates the Heroes of the Little Chiba Sword Hall! [7200]

If Qingdeng had been holding a real knife, Wada's chest would have been completely ripped open, and all the organs inside his chest cavity would have been cut to pieces. Wada, suffering such a severe injury to his chest, would have been lying on the ground like a dead dog, barely breathing, and would have been meeting Amaterasu Omikami in no time.

He couldn't even withstand Qing Deng's sword strike; he was instantly killed by Qing Deng... Wada felt his body and heart were enveloped by an immense sense of humiliation and indignation.

Wada is a typical person who is very proud of his title as a "swordsman of the Chiba Kenkan".

Having successfully passed the entrance exam for the Chiba Sword Academy and become a member, and through subsequent rigorous training, successfully advanced to the B-stage, which is only accessible to apprentices of a certain level—this is Wada's proudest achievement to date.

He originally thought that as a top student of the Chiba Sword Hall, even if he was not a match for Qing Deng, he should be able to exchange a few intense blows with Qing Deng.

He never imagined that he wouldn't even be able to block a single attack from Qing Deng...

The blow to her self-esteem, the huge gap between reality and her imagination... Hotan was tormented by grief and humiliation.

At this moment, Wada really wanted to yell at Qingdeng, "Let's have another match!" to wash away the shame with a new battle.

But no matter how his lips moved or his mouth opened and closed, he couldn't get the words "Let's do it again" out smoothly.

This is not because Wada is afraid that if he shouts those words, people will despise him as a sore loser.

It's because even if he were to fight Aoto again, Wada wouldn't dare guarantee that he could perform better than in the last match...

Qing Deng's swift sword strike just now... makes Wada feel a chill run down his spine every time he thinks about it.

If Tachibana Seiden attacks him again with the same sword speed as before, will he be able to defend himself?

Hotan couldn't give himself an optimistic answer...

Unable to muster the confidence to fight Qingdeng again, Hetian gritted his teeth, slowly stood up, and slunk off the stage like a defeated rooster, his head hanging low, filled with resentment, astonishment, and grief.

Off the field, the members of "Zanako's suitors" looked at each other in bewilderment.

Their faces were filled with astonishment and fear.

The fact that Wada, who was in charge of leading the charge, suffered such a crushing defeat... This disastrous start made them suddenly realize that this hateful Tachibana Aoto seemed to be far more formidable than they had anticipated...

Although Wada wasn't the most skilled among them, he was still an apprentice who could practice swordsmanship in the Otsu-ba area of ​​the Chiba Sword Hall.

Such a person as Hotan was killed by Qingdeng in a single encounter...

At this moment, a burly man with fair skin stood up with a sullen face and slowly walked out of the "audience seats".

"My name is Taniguchi Ichiro. Mr. Tachibana, I would also like to ask you for some guidance. Would you be so kind as to offer your advice?"

Another person has stepped forward to challenge Qingdeng...

Most of the people in the "audience," led by Yamanami, were not members of the "Sanako suitors' group."

For Yamanami Keisuke and the others, they found it quite strange: why did so many people suddenly want to challenge Aoto?

“…” Sanako, who was standing side by side with Chiba Jutaro and Chiba Tamon Shiro, had her red lips slightly pursed.

She looked thoughtfully at Taniguchi, who followed Wada into the line... her expression was inscrutable.

Qingdeng glanced at the valley entrance: "Please enlighten me!"

Taniguchi nodded to Aoto, then picked up the bamboo sword and his protective mask from his side, strode into the dojo, and stood opposite Aoto.

The apprentices in Field B were on break, and none of them had taken off their protective gear.

Therefore, everyone only needs to wear a mask and hold a bamboo sword to participate in the martial arts competition.

Looking at the valley entrance where they were now standing opposite Qingdeng, many members of the "Zanako's Pursuer Legion" breathed a sigh of relief.

Taniguchi's swordsmanship is far superior to Wada's.

In terms of overall strength, Taniguchi ranks in the upper-middle range of the Chiba Kendo Hall.

The formidable Taniguchi took to the field... which calmed their panicked hearts, which had been shaken by witnessing Wada's crushing defeat.

Someone else requested a sparring match with Qingdeng, and Qingdeng readily agreed... No one had the right or ability to stop such a contest where both swordsmen were "mutually interested".

Respecting the wishes of both parties and providing them with the best conditions for the competition is the true etiquette of a martial artist.

Knowing this well, Chiba Jutaro returned to the dojo once again as the referee, standing between Aoto and the challenger with a serious expression.

"Bow... Begin!"

"Wa ...

Compared to Wada, Taniguchi's playing style is significantly more aggressive and violent.

As soon as Chiba Jutaro shouted "Begin!", Taniguchi took a step forward and closed in on Aoto. Then, while releasing a surprisingly powerful aura, he quickly swung his sword and thrust it towards Aoto's chest.

Qing Deng calmly watched the oncoming sword without the slightest tension. He stepped half a step to the left and easily averted danger.

"Wa ...

You can tell from his voice that Taniguchi is the kind of person who gets quite noisy during battles.

With a voice that seemed to tear his throat apart, he let out another breath, pulled back the sword that had just pierced the air, and then launched another fierce attack on Qingdeng.

Taniguchi is in pretty good form today.

He was one of the most senior suitors among Sanako's many suitors.

He had a crush on Sanako for eight years, ever since she was just a 14-year-old girl.