Xiang Shaolong said: "Guan Zhongxie and Han Jie can use their current skills. Their master is important, and his own qualifications are also important. Their master is lucky to meet them. But it is impossible for me to be careless. , I despise my opponent strategically and value my opponent tactically. I just won’t be easily intimidated. I will regard him as the strongest opponent I have ever encountered, even better than Wang Jian. This battle is for me , it is also a rare challenge opportunity, it will be of great help to my martial arts cultivation, and at the very least, I won’t lose my life.”
Xiang Shaolong did not go to so-called seclusion to practice just because he wanted to compete with Cao Qiudao. From the time he started practicing martial arts, no matter whether it was difficult or comfortable, he never stopped for a day. He had already integrated with him and became an instinct. , no assault training is required. Besides, what's the use of three days? Just keep everything as usual. Proper training to adjust the body to its best condition is enough.
The star observatory is a Huan Gong-style platform with a white-painted base, standing majestically in front of you. I saw that the platform was surrounded by hundreds of columns on three sides, and an iron pillar was erected every ten feet. Some hung flags and some hung lanterns, illuminating the stage as bright as day.
Xiang Shaolong, wearing a white warrior uniform and holding the Snow Drinking Crazy Sword, came to the star observatory first and stood quietly on the high platform, waiting for Cao Qiudao's arrival.
There were many people watching the battle in the audience. The King of Qi was there in person, and Hou Sheng was also there.
At this time, Cao Qiudao's majestic figure gradually appeared on the steps. His black hair was spread over his broad shoulders, his nose was as hooked as an eagle, and his eyes were sunken. His hands hanging on both sides are slightly longer than those of ordinary people. His face and hands are as clear as snow. His appearance and body shape are rare in Xiang Shaolong's life. He is taller, stronger and calmer than Guan Zhongxie. He is a true giant. It was as if the devil from hell had descended into the world.
Judging from his appearance, he definitely looks like he is sixty years old. He looks like he is only in his forties. It feels like his body is still at its peak, and he is indeed extremely talented.
Xiang Shaolong saluted with his hands raised.
Cao Qiudao has long hair shawl and wears a gray warrior robe with a pair of wide wing sleeves, making his already majestic figure even more powerful.
Cao Qiudao's face was as cold as ice, and he did not reveal the slightest feeling in his heart. He said calmly: "I have kept Lord Xiang waiting for a long time."
Xiang Shaolong's tone was also very calm, and he said: "Mr. Cao is a senior, so it is reasonable to wait a little longer."
Cao Qiudao said: "Master Xiang is so courageous. In more than ten years, no one except one person can stand so firmly in front of Cao. Opponents are hard to find. Cao never holds back his sword after taking it out of its sheath. , Only by fighting life and death can the swordsman show his respect for the sword."
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "It is Xiang's honor to be valued by Mr. Cao. I am about to ask Mr. Cao to confirm the results of Xiang's years of hard work."
"Qiang!" The sword came into his hand.
Cao Qiudao stretched out his finger and lightly rubbed the edge of the sword, and whispered: "This sword was smelted by Cao himself. The name of the sword is to kill generals. Lord Xiang, be careful."
Xiang Shaolong also pulled out his long sword and said, "This sword was also designed and forged by Xiang himself. The name of the sword is Xueyin. Please give it to Duke Cao."
Cao Qiudao said: "Okay, someone has to make the first move in a duel."
Neither of them mentioned Han Jie, and Xiang Shaolong didn't ask about the origin of this battle. It seemed that the two of them naturally had this battle.
Xiang Shaolong knew that Cao Qiudao's reputation as "the best in the world" was not only due to his superb swordsmanship, but also because of his outstanding physical condition. Otherwise, at the age of sixty, he would still dare to be called the best in the world. But no one dared to challenge. Enemy disciples like Guan Zhongxie did not want to become famous by defeating Cao Qiudao, which shows his strength.
Xiang Shaolong is calm and undaunted. After years of training, he has faced all kinds of dangers, including many times when he was outnumbered and defeated by the weak.
Xiang Shaolong uses two-handed swordsmanship. Looking at Cao Qiudao's body shape, his arm strength should be better than his own. His physical talent is really a gift from heaven. But Xiang Shaolong is confident that he is not weak, and he does not believe that there is anyone in the world who can use one hand against his own.
Cao Qiudao was also secretly frightened. Over the years, no one had ever been able to equal him in terms of arm strength. Although Xiang Shaolong has two hands, which is a bit tricky, looking at the smoothness of his sword movements, it is obvious that he has practiced holding the sword with both hands.
This young dragon's physique is also extraordinary. He actually designed a two-handed sword technique to maximize his strength. He is so meticulous and intelligent that he has never seen before in his life. I never thought that holding a sword with both hands would double my divine power and achieve crushing power.
This Cao Qiudao is really a genius who has never been born before. He can fight with one hand against two hands and still not fall behind. What's even more rare is that the exquisiteness of his swordsmanship is unprecedented. He perfectly combines "power" and "skill". He truly deserves the title of "No. 1 in the world".
The sword style is tricky and deceitful, and the sword technique is sharp and ruthless.
As soon as they fought, Xiang Shaolong knew that Cao Qiudao was stronger than him.
Xiang Shaolong made a decisive decision and immediately made a life-for-life strategy, only attacking but not defending, giving full play to the advantage of heavy attack with sword skills.
This sudden attack caught Cao Qiudao off guard. He did not expect that Xiang Shaolong, with his status and age, would be so brave and fearless of life and death.
Cao Qiudao was really reluctant to let go of himself for a while, unwilling to die together.
For a while, the sound of "ding-dong" was heard endlessly.
The onlookers were shocked. They did not expect that Cao Qiudao would be at a disadvantage.
In today's Qi State, only Cao Qiudao dares to claim the title of number one. He is really a business card of Qi State. Over the years, he has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with his image of being invincible in the world. King Qi was worried that Cao Qiudao would kill Xiang Shaolong, but if he failed, the consequences would be disastrous.
Cao Qiudao had four major disciples. Except Han Jie who was not present, Bian Dongshan, Zhongsun Xuanhua and Shanrou were all present. Master Luo Luofeng was really the only one he had seen in his life. For a long time, Master has always been able to deal with enemies with ease and unfathomable ability. I never expected that one day I would see someone who could defeat Master.
The more Xiang Shaolong fights, the more courageous he becomes. He cuts the sword with his body and turns it with the person. He not only uses his arms, but also uses the strength of his waist and abdomen, and cooperates with the spiral acceleration principle of physics to become more powerful.
Xiang Shaolong felt that his current state was better than ever before, and it was already far better than the strength he had when he fought against Wang Jian.
Cao Qiudao is worthy of being the best swordsman in the world. Although he is a little in a hurry, he defends extremely steadily without revealing any flaws.
In the blink of an eye, fifty moves had passed. Cao Qiudao stabilized the situation and began to launch a fierce counterattack.
Xiang Shaolong also secretly admired Cao Qiudao's swordsmanship, and at the same time felt bursts of murderous intent. Would he really dare to kill himself for the sake of Han Jie, even if he offended Qiang Qin?
Xiang Shaolong put aside all distracting thoughts and concentrated on facing the decisive battle with Cao Qidao.
Xiang Shaolong was at an absolute disadvantage in terms of his moves, so he tried to meet each other head-on, using the most direct collision to close the gap in strength between the two.
After more than a hundred moves. With a crisp sound, the two men's swords broke at the same time.
Cao Qiudao was stunned for a moment. He had never experienced this kind of situation before. After he turned twenty, he was in the world and had no opponent. He could crush his opponents regardless of strength or swordsmanship. Today's defeat was unexpected, and he had never thought about the broken sword.
As a sword master, Cao Qiudao is known as the number one, and the sword he uses is naturally a first-class sword. I selected the materials myself and forged them myself. Breaking other people's swords has happened before, but breaking my own sword has never happened before.
Xiang Shaolong was different. He didn't think about winning, but thought about defeat first. Along the way, he went from weak to strong. He not only considered the matter of breaking the blade, but also experienced it.
As soon as Xue Yin's sword was broken, without thinking, he took off half of the blade in his hand and flew towards Cao Qiudao, rubbed himself up, and at the same time pulled out the three-edged military thorn on his leggings.
Cao Qiudao is famous for his swordsmanship. He is tall and has long arms. He uses his long sword to meet and defeat the enemy. He has little experience in close combat.
"Every inch is long and strong, and every inch is dangerous." Xiang Shaolong's bayonet skills are completely different from his sword skills. Instead of being open and close, he becomes vicious and weird.
And boxing and kicking skills are Xiang Shaolong's strengths. Xingyi, Ba Level, Wing Chun and other internal martial arts, tan kick, jab kick, karate, and taekwondo have been honed by the special forces to become more concise and efficient, and they can be used instinctively in the pursuit of killing with one blow.
After losing the sword, the situation between Cao Qiudao and Xiang Shaolong suddenly changed, and Cao Qiudao was no longer as calm as before.
For a moment, there was a surge of hostility, and the onlookers felt a chill, knowing that victory or defeat was just a matter of inches.
Xiang Shaolong only had one thought in his mind: killing Cao Qiudao would determine victory or defeat, as well as life and death.
In close combat, he used fast to hit fast. In the blink of an eye, more than thirty moves had been passed, and Cao Qiudao was overwhelmed.
Suddenly Cao Qiudao roared and was stabbed in the ribs. He immediately grasped Xiang Shaolong's knife hand with both hands, fearing that he would spin the blade.
But what he didn't expect was that his blood surged out along the blood groove on the bayonet, and even if he tensed his muscles, he couldn't stick to the blade. He really didn't expect that there were such vicious weapons in the world.
Cao Qidao felt that his blood was rapidly draining, and he immediately pushed Xiang Shaolong away, and Xiang Shaolong also took advantage of the situation and pulled out his bayonet.
However, after the triangular military thorn penetrates the body, air enters the body along the groove, forming an air embolism. As long as it penetrates 8 centimeters into any part of the body, it can kill immediately.
If in modern times, treatment is timely, there is still a glimmer of hope, but in this era, without surgical means, he will definitely die.
Xiang Shaolong looked at the life force of this generation of sword masters slowly passing away in front of him, sighed, turned around and got off the observatory.
Cao Qiudao's disciples quickly went up to the stargazing platform and surrounded Cao Qiudao. Cao Qiudao was already furious.
Xiang Shaolong said to the king: "Your Majesty, the line between life and death cannot be held back. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The King of Qi looked pale and trembled all over. Cao Qiudao was Qi's pinnacle, and his death was really a disaster for Qi. But it was Cao Qiudao who challenged him, and Cao Qiudao had never shown mercy in his attacks over the years, so he couldn't blame Xiang Shaolong.
Cao Qiudao had many disciples who were at the top of the Qi court, but seeing their master, who was like a god, collapse suddenly, they did not arouse any desire for revenge, and some were just afraid.
