Sword Among Us c1-1268

by Black Swordsman Online

  While the group chatted, it gradually lost its interest in the stranger who continued to read without looking at anyone. The six bent over their tables and continued to spend their time in boredom.

  Throughout it all, Happy never stopped. He was completely immersed in reading and writing, and the books on his table vanished one after another.

  Sometimes, he would log out, but when he logged in, he would return to the private school and pick up a book without any hesitation. He continued reading out loud and writing from where he had stopped. During that period of time, the people who had been stationed in the private school to keep watch had been switched a few times.

  Ding!

  When the system notified Happy that he had obtained another Comprehension point, he heard the sound of footsteps, and a person walked into the private school. The change in the lighting made Happy instinctively cast a glance at the entrance.

  It was a man with an incomplete silvery-white mask. He only had half his face in the open while standing not far away from Happy. His footsteps were steady, and he had one hand pressed against his sword. He gave off a noble and aggressive feeling! His presence was that of a military man.

  He had a cold expression on his face while he stood at the entrance of the private school. He swept through the school with a scrutinizing glance, and soon, he noticed Happy, because he was really eye catching in his blue robes while he sat among a sea of white-robed scholars.

  Happy did not give off the presence of a wandering martial artist when in his blue robes. He held a book in his hand while he read out loud. Since he had been doing it for a long time, his gaze had become calm, and his presence was one of indifference. He created the image of a scholar who stood aloof to the rest of the world, and the books before him gave him an unfathomable air.

  Their gazes met in the air, and their expressions changed. Two different presences clashed. One of them was tough, while the other was gentle. However, when the two gazes met, unimaginable sparks flew.

  The six players in the private school were completely intimidated. They held their breaths and looked at each other at a loss.

  Happy was the exact opposite.

  Even though he had the calm look of a scholar, when he faced the silver-masked man, he did not seem to have noticed the aggressive presence that made the newcomer seem like a mountain. He was like a vast and calm ocean that had no waves. While he sat, he made the silver-masked man feel as if the aggressive presence he gave off struck nothing. He felt slightly awkward and unhappy.

  His gaze darkened.

  'A powerful enemy!'

  He nodded quietly to show his respect. The silver-masked man then searched for a spot, placed his sword on the ground, and sat down. His posture made him look like a general who had just returned to the imperial court.

  While he stared at the person's back, ripples slowly appeared in Happy's heart. The memories that were buried in the depths of his mind gradually became clear when he examined the familiar incomplete silver-white mask.

  'It's him!'

  He was a legendary player who was rumored to be a retired military man. He had created a military martial art himself and killed a high-ranking player who had a high-tier martial art at the seventh realm. It was an event which had shocked the entire World of Martial Arts.

  The man's name was Silver Wolf.

  Happy remembered that Silver Wolf had become famous very early on and stirred up the tide of players creating their own martial arts. Even he was affected by many of Silver Wolf's battle replays. From them, he gradually came to understand that martial arts counteracted each other. It was a pity, however, that before long, Silver Wolf completely disappeared from World of Martial Arts.

  Silver Wolf did not return after Happy rose to power. He seemed to have retreated from the World of Martial Arts because of some events in reality. It made Happy feel incredibly regretful, because he longed to have his skills advance after facing such a tough opponent!

  He did not expect that they would have the chance to meet again under such circ.u.mstances.

  Silver seemed to have noticed Happy's attentive gaze. He turned around while sitting in the front with the hidden part of his face toward Happy. The holes where his eyes were shone with a profound light. There was a hint of wariness and puzzlement in the man's eyes.

  Happy smiled to show good will. Then, he redirected his gaze to the book in his hands.

  It was best if he did not interfere with the events that had nothing to do with him.

  Silver Wolf might be destined to only be a passerby who would appear briefly in his life.

  Speaking of which, he only needed three more Comprehension points to reach the requirements to practice Seven Stars Sword. It was a high-tier sword technique in Mystical Realm, and it would be his first high-tier sword technique.

  Chapter 232 - Petite Dragon

  In Happy's previous life, Silver Wolf had been one of the regrets Happy had in his training to become a powerful player. However, in his new life, he was no longer as passionate about fighting against various great players. The betrayal of his love, the destruction of his three years of hard work, and the baffling persecution made him form another goal a few months ago.

  He did not wish to interfere with other people's lives too much.

  To him, this was the responsible act. Hence, even though he ran into Silver Wolf, he squashed down his d.e.s.i.r.e to fight him and did not challenge him.

  Besides, it was not a good time right then.

  With his power in Mystical Realm, his Golden Bell Cocoon in the ninth realm, Phantasm Body Movement Skill, Dragon Capture and Petite Dragon, which were the first and second styles of Ten True Dragon Styles, if he fought against any player in a one-on-one battle, he would look as if he was bullying them. Hence, challenging another player was no longer a phrase he could use.

  He calmed down, and after reading out loud in the private school for a few hours, he finally managed to increase his Comprehension to 60.

  During that period of time, Silver Wolf had left the private school. Not everyone could be like Happy and spend tens of thousands of taels of silver in one go to increase a few points of Comprehension in the early stages of the game.

  At the moment the last book disappeared from his hands, Happy released a breath of relief as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders. He stood up from his seat, flung his robe backwards, and under the reverent gazes of the other players, he left the hall without hesitation.

  'I can finally practice sword skills now.'

  Once he left the private school, Happy summoned his purplish-red horse without a single word. He then tugged its reins.

  "Giddy up!"

  The horse galloped out of the city in Wuhu.

  With a piercing neigh, the purplish-red horse rose its front hooves high in the air outside White Tiger Forest. Once its feet landed on the ground once more, it paced around and moved back uneasily. No matter what Happy did, the horse refused to take a step further.

  Happy naturally knew that the purplish-red horse had been frightened by the aura of the White Tigers that filled the air. It was because they were in the King of Beasts' territory. Normal animals would definitely not dare to trespass into such land! However, top-class high-grade horses like Hoof Shadow would not be wary and refuse to go forward because of White Tigers' aura. They were not oppressed by the aura of the powerful. It was one of the many reasons why Hoof Shadows became the prime choice of mounts for countless players during the later stages of the game.

  If the mount was terrified by normal aura and might, then would the rider not be heavily embarrassed if the horse got frightened when they went to fight someone?

  Whoosh!

  Happy jumped down and put away his purplish-red horse into the Horse Plate. He brought out his Silver Wolf Emperor Breaker Sword, which had a unique and astonishing appearance, and shot into White Tiger Forest with his blue robes fluttering behind him.

  Happy did not slow down and
soon arrived at the place where the fight was happening.

  Little North and Thunderous Battle were moving about, dodging, and counterattacking eight White Tigers with astonishing presences. The two zombies stood nearby controlling the movements and positions of two other White Tigers who had appeared on the side. The situation might have looked dangerous, but it was within the two men's range of abilities.

  Thunderous Battle and Little North both had high-tier body fortification techniques, and Thunderous Battle's realm in it was not low. It should have already reached the tenth realm, and he should be able to withstand most of the White Tigers' attacks.

  Since it had not been a long time since Little North had begun to practice Illusory Spirit Body, his body fortification technique had only reached the fifth realm. It was very difficult for him to withstand two White Tigers' attacks, so he could only lure and guide their attack when Thunderous Battle restrained them. When the defenses of his Illusory Spirit Body were no longer enough, he would immediately ask Thunderous Battle or his zombies to attract the White Tigers' attention while he ran to the side to quickly restore his qi.

  "Boss!"

  "Happy?"

  Happy' return lifted the duo's spirits.

  "You're done?"

  The two naturally knew that Happy had left White Tiger Forest to spend his money extravagantly in a private school for the sake of being able to learn the Mystical Realm high-tier sword technique--Seven Stars Sword.

  Happy's return meant that he had successfully reached the Comprehension requirements to practice Seven Stars Sword. When they came to a realization that they were about to witness a Mystical Realm high-tier sword technique, the two became incredibly excited and enthusiastic.

  Happy did not say anything, but lifted his Silver Wolf Emperor Breaker Sword and charged into the White Tigers. His gaze focused, and a great presence surged out of his body while golden light covered him.

  Whoosh!

  Thunderous Battle and Little North' reactions were very quick, and they broke free from the streak of White Tigers like cannonballs charging out of a battlefield. It made all the White Tigers shift their attention to Happy.

  Clang, clang, clang, clang…

  White Tigers were, after all, Mystical Realm creatures, and their combat abilities were not to be underestimated. They reacted quickly, and the moment Happy activated his Golden Bell Cocoon, they roared! Their attacks came like a stream! Happy's Golden Bell Cocoon shuddered madly, and the brightness faded away quickly.

  "Boss, your equipment!"

  When Little North saw that Happy's Golden Bell Cocoon had been damaged horrifically after it received such powerful attacks, he was shocked. It was only then that he noticed that Happy was dressed in his blue robes, which did not have any defensive properties, instead of Yellow Dragon Archer Gear, and he quickly cried out to warn him.

  Thunderous Battle was also shocked. He tapped on the ground and dashed back to the battlefield like an arrow let loose from a bow. He was prepared to run back into the streak of White Tigers and save Happy, but to his surprise, even though the strength of Golden Bell Cocoon's defenses were getting weaker quickly in the face of the White Tigers' encirclement, Happy did not show any signs of alarm on his face. Instead, he looked confident, as if the fight was in the bag.

  Boom!

  Before the next round of attacks, an astonishing aura rose from Happy's body.

  Gate Realm… Blessed Realm… Mystical Realm!

  Streams of aura began surging with Happy at the center. Dust flew, and Golden Bell Cocoon instantly gained a dazzling golden light from its initially dim and l.u.s.terless state.

  Bang, bang! Bang, bang!

  The White Tigers, with their shocking bodies and presences, were fierce creatures which were as intelligent as humans. They had wanted to tear Happy apart once his Golden Bell Cocoon's light dimmed, but when they swung their claws at him again, they felt as if they had knocked into an iron pillar. Happy did not budge in the slightest bit.

  All the White Tigers faced the same problem!

  Regardless of whether they headbutted him, swung at him, or tore at him, they felt as if they were blocked by a sturdy wall of steel. It shuddered slightly, but withstood the attacks without suffering any damage.

  Little North and Thunderous Battle were rendered speechless.

  The unexpected scene made Thunderous Battle come to a screeching halt. He stared in disbelief at Happy who was holding his Silver Wolf Emperor Breaker Sword with both hands and had a smile on his face. It was only at that moment that he noticed that the sword Happy held was actually vibrating faintly.

  Hum…

  There was a barely noticeable sword whistle among the tigers' roars.

  An invisible might and aura rose from Happy's body!

  Once Golden Bell Cocoon's defenses were strengthened by Mystical Realm, they increased even more. However, Happy's Seven Stars Sword, which was at Level 1, also seemed to be displaying some unimaginable effects.

  "What's going on?"

  Little North and Thunderous Battle were dumbstruck. They absolutely did not understand what was going on.

  Happy moved at that moment.

  Silver Wolf Emperor Breaker Sword might have been vibrating and humming like it was very unstable, but Happy swung it in a steady and swift manner. Blood gushed out of a White Tiger nearby.

  Whoosh!

  Happy did not move a lot. He let the White Tigers surround and strike his Golden Bell Cocoon while he swiftly attacked with his sword. He left many wounds on the White Tigers around like a God of War in battle.

  However, this strange scene did not last for long.

  Chapter 233 - Constellation Breathing Technique

  Phantasm Body Movement Skill's greatest characteristic was that it could allow its user to escape from a dangerous area with an odd angle at the fastest speed possible. All-powerful Medicine Stone had this lightness skill as well, and he had already reached perfection when using it.

  In truth, when he met that Swordsman Thief again, Happy was already wondering whether he could adapt All-powerful Medicinal Stone's skills with his lightness skill himself. Even if he failed in going up against Class One Hall, he would still be able to escape easily and not end up like in his previous life. Hence, he gave up on training his Mystical Realm lightness skill, Swimming Dragon, which he originally wanted to train, and went to the ancient tomb in search of Hoof Shadow.

  He avoided most of the White Tigers' attacks like a drifting wisp of smoke and moved through the gaps between them.

  Boom!

  Golden Bell Cocoon finally shattered!

  He had done pretty well by enduring several rounds of the eight Mystical Realm White Tigers' attacks and coming out of it unscathed, and he had even done so without any equipment.

  Once he equipped Yellow Dragon Archer Gear, he should have no problem withstanding a few more rounds.

  Once Happy got out of the encirclement, he remained relaxed and at ease. He did not pay attention to the fierce momentum of the White Tigers pouncing on him. Moving like a phantom, he easily avoided the attack of the White Tiger closest to him with one ingenious move.

  When he activated Phantasm Body Movement Skill, the White Tigers' fierce and swift movements seemed to become much slower, and with just one thought and the slightest movement, Happy could move a few feet away in a curve. He was so fast that he was like an illusion.

  Also, as long as he chose a suitable direction to dodge, the White Tigers behind him would be blocked by the White Tigers in front of him, and they could not encircle him. Just like that, he easily ran the White Tigers in circles.

  'As expected of a top-tier lightness skill that is comparable to the ultimate lightness skill, Tiny Steps on Water. The first realm alone already far surpasses all other low-tier lightness skills at Grandmaster Realm,' Happy thought while enjoying the profundity and agility of Phantasm Body Movement Skill.

  "Alright, you can lure them away now."

  Afte
r playing around for some time, Happy lost interest in the White Tigers. He shifted a few times and left behind an afterimage at the place where he originally stood. Then, he arrived next to Little North and Thunderous Battle.

  "I'll take over!"

  In truth, Thunderous Battle's high-tier body fortification technique was at a higher realm than Happy's, and when he was fully equipped, even if he had not reached Mystical Realm yet, he could fight against eight White Tigers for some time. As long as his position and movement were suitable and he was not heavily surrounded, he could also increase the level of his high-tier body fortification technique at a very fast rate.

  "Boss, should I lure a streak of White Tigers for you so that you can train with them?" Little North suggested.

  Lately, he had grown used to watching Happy use his extreme method to quickly increase the realm of his body fortification technique and Wind Spirit Spin. It had become a quite normal event. In Little North's eyes, once Happy was fully equipped, he could easily withstand the attacks from the White Tigers.

  "Don't need." Happy shook his head.

  Golden Bell Cocoon had always been an outstanding body fortification technique among other high-tier body fortification techniques. It was incredibly good in withstanding attacks, and if he pushed it to the ninth realm, he could go up against powerful martial artists in Life and Death Realm. However, he was not in a hurry to push it to the peak. Right then, his lightness skill was the one that was low in level. He also needed stronger martial arts that could kill his opponents.

  He had already entered Mystical Realm, but it was not easy for him to maintain the qi required to keep it activated either. He had to increase his qi so he could maintain the buffs provided by the third qi realm (an increase in 30% for all his abilities) for a longer time. It would subsequently increase the defense of his Golden Bell Cocoon.

  The battle in Fox Cave had brought him a realization that he still faced some danger when he fought alone against a group. Even though he could use Flowering Knights' Song and Stormy Shadowless Kick together to sweep away the elites from Perpetual Joy Sect and Fallen Feathers Sect, he had only been able to do so with the help of Dew Pills. If he did not have them, he would have died a long time ago.