Acacia Gu

“Entering the path through martial combat, there is no technique—only relentless fighting…”

The dagger sensed a familiar call and trembled slightly.

Liu Lang climbed to his feet, the dagger flying back into his palm.

Spiritual energy surged into the dagger, a faint white aura enveloping the blade, extending until it transformed into a "long blade" over a meter in length.

The Wasp sensed something amiss. “This kid’s moves are just like Bailan’s. Hey! Bear, this kid’s not dead!”

Bear paid no mind. He held Liu Feier’s limbs down, continuing to grope her as she struggled and screamed in vain.

A flash of white light streaked by; the long blade sliced across Bear’s body, cutting through only an afterimage.

Bear’s speed was so swift that he left several afterimages circling Liu Lang.

“You brat, can you see me?” Multiple afterimages swung their palms simultaneously, aiming to crush Liu Lang’s head.

A single magatama appeared in Liu Lang’s pupils. He dodged the real bear paw, letting the afterimages strike harmlessly upon his head without a scratch.

No matter how fast Bear was, Liu Lang could clearly discern his movements.

Unfolding the Heavenly Blade technique, combined with the Sharingan’s ability to foresee the next moment’s movements, Liu Lang caught Bear off guard multiple times. Several times, Liu Lang was poised for attack while Bear unwittingly rushed into the blade’s edge.

“This brat can’t even match Bailan’s footwork; how did he manage to make me look so bad?” Bear distanced himself, still clutching the unconscious Liu Feier with one paw.

Liu Lang gained a new understanding of the Heavenly Blade, thinking, “Indeed, this blade technique only improves through brutal combat.”

The Heavenly Blade moves evolved automatically in his mind—merging and breaking down—while his spiritual energy once again converged into the blade. The blade shortened by about half a meter, becoming more condensed and tangible.

The Wasp’s heart skipped a beat. “That move split my body in two. This kid lacks Bailan’s strength, and Bear’s thick-skinned and fast—he should be fine…”

The blue blade visibly retracted, shrinking until it vanished, revealing a simple dagger.

“Heh heh, brat, your skills are poor—you can’t use it anymore, right? After dealing with you, I’ll savor this little sister properly.” Bear tossed aside Liu Feier, ready to strike.

But the Wasp blocked him. “Idiot! He’s tricking you into coming closer.”

“Launching an attack like this, there must be a backup plan. Do you just throw down the ultimate card without a backup in a card game?”

Liu Lang remained silent.

After gaining Bailan’s power, he became much more confident. Besides, Bear looked stupid… which was why he nearly got beaten half to death upon first meeting him.

Just moments ago, caught between life and death, he had a breakthrough—the Heavenly Blade advanced further, but it required more spiritual energy to sustain.

Yet his spiritual energy was completely drained; he couldn’t move…

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