Nine-layer armor-breaking

Chapter 139 Instant kill?

Near the Earth-level martial arts training ground, people were discussing the matter, but most people were not optimistic about Warrior No. 161 Zhu Yu.

In other words, most of them did not think that Zhu Yu had any chance of winning.

Whether judging from the martial arts levels of the two warriors, their physical strength, or the weapons they used, Zhu Yu did not possess all the necessary qualities to be a winner.

Not only did the spectators in the arena have this idea, but even the warriors in the Earth-level group waiting to go on stage had similar views.

In fact, very few people really paid attention to this competition. Most of the audience just casually expressed their opinions, and the earth-level warriors waiting in the wings only glanced at Zhu Yu and Warrior No. 44 when they came on stage, and then focused on their own things.

Then again, those warriors who focused on their own affairs did not practice in their minds like Jiang Xuan.

Except for the few groups of warriors who were about to go on stage, the rest of the warriors took this opportunity, taking advantage of the opportunity when the warriors from the five states gathered together, to have a deep conversation - gossip.

It seems that only during the Five States Martial Arts Show can one have the opportunity to learn about the affairs of other states and know some of the secrets that are widely circulated among the people of other states.

Martial artists who often stay in martial arts gyms for training and have few opportunities to go out will naturally not let go of this opportunity easily.

Unless something came up that could attract their attention more, they would not easily interrupt their deep conversation.

……

The atmosphere on the training ground was completely different.

Zhu Yu, number 161, and warrior number 44 stood facing each other at the two ends of the martial arts arena.

The atmosphere between the two was somewhat tense, and both looked very fierce.

Although the strength of Warrior No. 44 was far inferior to that of the two Heavenly Rank Seventh Level thugs that Zhu Yu had encountered before.

But judging from his desire to end the battle quickly, Zhu Yu judged that the difficulty of this battle would not be much less than the previous life-and-death game.

As he said, he wanted to conserve some strength. It would be best if he could defeat his opponent in one move.

After all, who wants to waste time and energy in the first round?

Seeing that the situation was not going well, Zhu Yu became calm instead.

He thought to himself, "I need to react quickly and try to dodge his moves. Even if I can't dodge, I need to try to relieve his force, or at least reduce some of his impact."

Although Zhu Yu did not expect to be able to withstand a few of his attacks, even if he circled around him, he would have to consume some of his physical strength and patience before he could reveal his flaws.

Zhu Yu gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, his eyes fixed on Warrior No. 44, observing his every move, not daring to relax for a moment.

Warrior No. 44 took a few quick steps on the spot, adjusted the blade a little, and then ran towards Zhu Yu with all his strength.

……

Jiang Xuan, who saw all this, had some ideas in his mind.

In fact, below the Heavenly Rank, the difference between warriors does not lie in their physical strength, but in their understanding of martial arts.

Warrior No. 44 has reached this age and is still at the advanced Earth Rank stage. There are only two possible situations.

Firstly, he started learning martial arts later than most warriors. Although he is not young, he has only been exposed to it for a relatively short time, so he is in the current situation where he is neither up nor down.

Secondly, his comprehension of martial arts is really slower than others. Although his physical strength seems good, promotions before the Heavenly Rank do not require much physical strength. In other words, physical strength does not add much to promotions below the Heavenly Rank.

But rank is rank, and strength is strength.

As a high-level Earth-rank warrior, No. 44 must have relatively richer experience than Zhu Yu, who is a mid-level Earth-rank warrior.

Zhu Yu reached the fourth level of the Earth Rank with the help of a soft sword when he was only fifteen or sixteen years old. He was considered a warrior with good qualifications.

It would be wrong to say that Zhu Yu has no advantage over Warrior No. 44.

If Warrior No. 44 is really the second case that Jiang Xuan guessed, and his comprehension is slower than most warriors, then Zhu Yu's advantage will be reflected.

Zhu Yu had reached the fourth level of the Earth Rank at such a young age, and his ability to comprehend martial arts surpassed most people. Furthermore, he chose to practice the soft sword, so his reaction ability was naturally excellent.

On the contrary, the warrior number 44 may stop at the advanced earth level.

Even if he can advance to the Heavenly Rank in the future with his physical strength, the process will be longer than that of ordinary warriors.

Promotion below the Heavenly Rank depends on the comprehension of martial arts, but it does not mean that a warrior of a higher Earth Rank will definitely be able to defeat a warrior of a lower Earth Rank.

Actual combat is more complicated than the path to advancement in martial arts, and it is a test of comprehensive strength.

Just like some people take many years to reach the high level of the Earth Rank, while others can reach the low level of the Earth Rank in just a few years.

Does that mean that a warrior of higher Earth rank will definitely have higher combat ability than a warrior of lower Earth rank?
When two warriors of the same Earth Rank and level fight against each other using harder weapons, in actual combat, the one with a stronger physique will definitely have an advantage over the one with a weaker physique.

But Zhu Yu happened to be a unique warrior who used a soft sword, so the outcome was hard to predict.

……

Jiang Xuan turned his attention to the Earth-level martial arts arena again, waiting for Zhu Yu's performance.

In the martial arts arena, Zhu Yu saw Warrior No. 44 running towards him with a dagger in his hand, but he did not dodge.

Warrior No. 44 who was holding a dagger was also stunned by this.

Although he had been practicing martial arts since he was a child and had practiced martial arts for many years, he was only at the eighth level of the Earth Rank. However, he had never seen a warrior who did not dodge or avoid when a big knife was swung towards him.

He had never seen such a scene before.

Zhu Yu's reaction did make him feel a little uneasy.

"Isn't this a fool?"

"Where's that little brat's energy in yelling at me and provoking me just now?"

"Should I chop it down?"

"Even if he wins the game, will he be disqualified? Will he be scolded? Will anyone stand up for him?"

……

In an instant, Warrior No. 44 had many questions in his mind, and countless problems arose.

……

"No way? Instant kill?"

Upon hearing this, the audience and the waiting martial artists finally gave up their private conversations and turned their attention to the martial arts arena...

"Am I seeing things right? That guy is frightened silly?"

"Want to end the competition in one move?"

"Is nothing going to happen?"

"Move! Number 161! What are you thinking? Are you stupid?"

"I...I...I really can't bear to look!"

"You can't even see his expression? Who can see his expression clearly?"

……

And all this was within Zhu Yu's expectations.

(End of this chapter)