It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"Rin, just call me Rin."

"Hmm—that's a rather cold response, and lacks any momentum. A true martial artist should be like me, freely shouting out their title and name at the same time!"

"There is no one like you in the world, Crane! Please, teach me!"

Just as Bai Lin had previously demonstrated her speed, He vanished from the scene before she finished her words. There was no prolonged confrontation, no mutual sizing. Even as she was fiddling with her spear, she had already considered the best opening move. Or perhaps, He was completely confident in her technique, certain that it would give her the upper hand.

The slight sense of relief she had felt vanished in an instant, transformed into an overwhelming intensity that assaulted Bai Lin, a rage that threatened to pierce him from head to toe. She swung her spear from obliquely downward to upward, thrusting it towards the direction opposite Bai Lin's point. The devastating blow from the tiny gun, barely a few meters long, felt like it could pierce a mountain. A direct hit would likely shatter Bai Lin's body in an instant.

In combat, courage is also crucial, as it's closely linked to your mindset, a crucial factor influencing your ability to make sound decisions. If one were to freak out at the sight of the incoming spear, the outcome would surely be a death by the spear. However, Bai Lin was now completely unwavering in her resolve. Even if Kronos himself stood before her again, she would still thrust her machete into the dragon without hesitation.

Not only did she not show the slightest sign of panic, but the corners of her mouth even curled up slightly. Instead of retreating, Bai Lin advanced, finding strength from nowhere, shooting out like an arrow in the opposite direction of the opponent's attack, the spear in her hand piercing the opponent's waist and abdomen.

In terms of speed, He was actually slightly faster than Bai Lin. He hadn't reacted earlier because Bai Lin had activated his "circle" before the other party had even started to settle in. Although the other party's martial arts attainments were far more advanced than his own, coupled with his own speed, even if the circle was only slightly effective, it was enough to create that effect.

So, why was Bai Lin so much faster than He's spear? The reason was simple: Bai Lin intentionally tilted the tip of her spear in a certain direction during the confrontation. While this was a common stance, judging by the opponent's personality, she believed He was likely intent on defeating her in a matter of seconds with his own strength. Therefore, He would inevitably launch his attack towards a side that Bai Lin could not defend against.

Therefore, Bai Lin gently compressed the center of gravity of her back foot and burst out at this moment, creating a split second of deviation, perfectly avoiding the enemy's attack and instantly forming a counterattack. In Bai Lin's eyes, He had no chance to return to defense. Her only choice was to retreat and fall into disadvantage, or -

"Bah-"

The wound was opened, and the sound of blood splattering rang out. Bai Lin, with a look of disbelief in her eyes, rolled around on the ground in a panic. She immediately tensed the muscles in her shoulders and legs, stood up, and directed her spear at the enemy's thrusts. She gritted her teeth, holding the gaping wound on her shoulder, and reluctantly retreated, holding the spear to block the enemy's attack. It was obvious that she was now at a disadvantage.

How is this going?

It turned out that when Bai Lin attacked He, the opponent instantly changed his tactics, turning the stabbing attack of the spear into a sweeping attack. Although Bai Lin finally reacted, the time she had was too short, so she was only slightly injured.

She was puzzled by two things: first, how did the opponent change his tactics in such a short time while launching a full-strength attack? Second, how did the opponent change his attack to a sweeping blow while still maintaining the momentum of a forward thrust?

"Phew, we finally caught up. The guest was too anxious. Since she wants to challenge Master Crane, she should at least listen to me and pay attention to her techniques."

Huan Gui, who had led the way earlier, came running out of breath, holding the door beside him and stood beside Mi Yu. Mi Yu asked anxiously,

"Mr. Balloon, is there something you haven't told your sister?"

Huan Gui ignored Mi Yu's address to him, nodded quickly, and replied,

"There's a reason why Master He is known as unrivaled. An ordinary martial artist would often suffer a loss, or even lose their combat capability with the first blow. He finds this too boring, so please explain this to all guests in advance."

Chapter 502: Killing Wuyan

"Firstly, Lady Crane possesses unparalleled martial arts proficiency. If you were to clash with her using a flaming sword, the heat generated by that magic would instantly vanish upon impact with her weapon, thanks to the sharp aura she has cultivated through years of martial arts training. Therefore, generally speaking, she will personally mention this to any guest who wishes to use their own weapons."

"Then, there's the situation you're facing. Lady He's changes in tactics are extremely difficult to detect through aura. When she launches an attack, she can completely shock the surrounding area from a martial perspective for a moment. For example, the stab she just struck created a void in the path of her attack, creating a vacuum. If she were to change tactics within that, it would be impossible to detect through aura."

"Lady He relied on her own martial arts realm to eliminate as much of her opponent's magic and other abilities as possible, bringing both sides on the same starting point from a martial arts perspective. This realm is known in the outside world as the realm of nothingness, and the ability she uses to break through it is known as Annihilation."

The Balloon Ghost's explanation sounded very coherent and professional, but his expression was very ugly. His next sentence completely overturned his previous sense of professionalism.

"Originally, these things should be explained by our guides. After all, we will tell our guests——"

"Then tell me now!" Seeing that Bai Lin was injured right after coming up, Mi Yu, who had been listening patiently for a long time, finally couldn't help but shout at Bai Lin.

"Um, sis! Uh... Anyway, that guy with the ghost face can create a vacuum or something!"

At this moment, Bai Lin was desperately trying to withstand He's attack. Facing this heavy, dense attack, like a flood, she had no time to lose focus. Miyu's description had been... sketchy enough, and by the time Bai Lin heard it, it was barely more than a few characters. Fortunately, when Bai Lin heard the word "vacuum," she suddenly understood.

Is this how she's blocking my ability to detect her presence? That's truly too magical. But there's nothing I can do. This is a different world, after all, so anything can happen. I'll just try to confirm her attacks with my eyesight.

Although He's ability has been classified as beyond simple "martial arts" in Bai Lin's mind, she does not think it is unfair. Instead, a desire like a raging fire is burning in her heart.

Since this is also a martial art - then I should be able to find a way to learn it secretly, right?

She thought so, but Bai Lin was in her current situation. Not only did she not have time to secretly learn, she was even beaten to the point where she couldn't breathe and was retreating step by step. Her spear shaft trembled slightly, and just as she was about to attack, the crane's sharp edge spun around Bai Lin at an even faster speed.

He Ke possessed no special ability to change his moves; his sheer mastery of martial arts allowed him to transform a full-strength thrust into a deadly sweep in an instant. In a spear duel, unlike with other weapons, there was no such thing as a "sword fight." The one who could strike faster, harder, and more elusively would have the advantage.

Seeing that Bai Lin was about to retreat to the corner in this constant pursuit, He was ready to win the game the moment Bai Lin had no way to retreat. She shifted her eyes slightly and saw that Bai Lin's face was not only no longer as panicked as before, but was becoming more and more calm, which surprised He a little.

Being able to keep a cool head in a situation where defeat seems inevitable is indeed remarkable... but, after all, the technique lacks some sophistication.

Regardless, He clearly believed Bai Lin had no chance of retaliating, and determined that her pursuit attack was one Bai Lin could not avoid. She launched a final oblique thrust, blocking Bai Lin's escape space, and then concentrated her entire aura. Her long hair fluttered slightly, and the entire shaft of her spear trembled slightly. The humming sound died down for a moment as her purple eyes shone.

Then, the branches of the purple pine forest suddenly began to stir. A large number of long leaves fell one after another, swirling rapidly above the dome, completely plunging the already dim dojo into shadows. The wind moved everything, and this wind came from the simple, silver-white spear in Crane's hand.

Rainbow Thorn

A piercing silver light flashed up, piercing through the darkness and piercing through it at high speed. It tore through the haze with the force of a force that threatened to shatter space, and blasted towards the opponent before it. At this moment, Bai Lin was close to the wall, his feet still unstable, his entire body close to the direction of the attack, clearly a scene of utter despair.

Although I don't consider myself a real martial artist, if someone really wants to have a fight with me, I still have to give a perfect answer.

Facing such a blow, Bai Lin remained extremely calm and thought so.

After unleashing her killer move, the Rainbow Dome Stab, He felt something strange about the impact. Just as she was concentrating on changing her tactics and pursuing the enemy, she felt a profound sense of danger coming from below. Her tense nerves trembled, and she quickly leaped far away, drawing her gun to block the attack.

A shattered hole, dozens of meters long, still emanating smoke, had appeared on her courtyard wall. This was the result of her blow. More importantly, beneath the wall, wielding his spear in a strange manner, lay our brave warrior, Bai Lin.

One of her legs was arched, the other placed at an angle, her body slumped sideways onto the ground, but not close to it. Holding the gun with one hand, she used her free hand as a fulcrum, pressing her elbow firmly against the ground while her other hand remained in a diagonal slashing position.

Bai Lin breathed lightly, jumped up from the ground, and changed back to the posture of holding the gun with both hands. He moved two steps slightly to the side of the field and got into position.

The crane was much faster than she was, and Bai Lin knew this all too well. Without a firm footing, she couldn't move out of the crane's attack range. But since she couldn't stand still, why not just... fall down?

So, Bai Lin made this bold move without hesitation. She had no advantage over He in martial arts, but Bai Lin also had her own unique understanding.

Chapter 503: Tens of Millions of Floors

Back when she fought Gelulu, Bai Lin had already accomplished the feat of supporting herself with only the tip of her sword as a fulcrum. Now, her mastery of her muscular structure and control of her center of gravity had reached peak perfection. Supporting herself with three fulcrums in a single breath, while simultaneously launching attacks to repel the enemy, was now within her capabilities.

Dare to think, dare to do. Just like He was very confident in his martial arts, Bai Lin also chose to make this move with extreme confidence. She named this ability of her body reaching a stable and appropriate extreme state - Extreme Balance.

"...This guest is truly amazing. Even with that form, she was able to launch an attack strong enough to make Crane feel threatened and retreat. She is definitely the best at close combat among the elves, bar none."

Huan Gui naturally praised Bai Lin's behavior, and Xiao Miyu on the side also blinked his eyes and said,

"Although my sister is very powerful, she said that you can't casually talk about her race. You are not allowed to say that again!"

The little wolf girl opened her mouth, slightly revealing her sharp fangs. Her fangs were bared, looking quite threatening, yet her cute appearance didn't betray any threat at all. But Huan Gui nodded in agreement, agreeing obediently.

The two men who were facing each other in the middle of the field seemed to have fallen into a brief period of peace. Perhaps realizing that Bai Lin was no ordinary person, He did not raise his gun and attack Bai Lin directly this time. Instead, he said,

"How about it, my dojo is pretty good, right?"

"It's really good. There's no cracks yet. It's really solid. I'm pretty good at controlling my power, but fighting on a regular floor, just sinking and gathering power can easily cause damage, which is a bit of a letdown. Fighting with you here is really enjoyable."

Bai Lin also answered politely, and He naturally nodded with satisfaction, and then said,

"As long as you're satisfied, I'm glad. I spent tens of millions building this dojo just so I could freely fight with masters like you. Now it seems the money was well spent. So, would you consider staying for a few more rounds?"

A few... tens of millions? Bai Lin's mind froze, his body trembled suddenly, he looked at the wall behind him, and couldn't help but think,

Meaning, He had just personally ripped a hole through something worth hundreds of thousands... or even millions? Suddenly, the financial pressure on this relatively poor hero became even heavier. She weakly asked,

"Well, if I damage the venue, I shouldn't have to pay for it, right? If that's the case, let's not play anymore."

He was stunned when he heard Bai Lin's words, then he laughed out loud.

"What are you thinking? No matter how bad it is, it's my business as the master. Don't take it to heart. Forget about this one fight where you smash the floor or something. Even if we fight for thousands or tens of thousands of times and turn my dojo upside down, I won't charge you a penny."

"A dojo is a consumable item used by warriors. Even the best dojo is useless if no one uses it. Feel free to start!"

After hearing the other party's heroic words, Bai Lin instantly returned to his state, stabilized his mind and replied,

"Okay, as for whether or not to fight again, let's talk about it after this fight."

He tilted his head, and casually raised his gun, as if to feint, but in fact he was looking at Bai Lin's serious look, which had a bit of heroic spirit and dancer's demeanor, and thought,

This elf seems to be quite good at changing her face. The look of being embarrassed because of lack of money is quite cute. The ability to turn into a serious state in an instant is also very suitable for my taste...

Wait, now isn't the time to think about these things. Without women in mind, the gun is naturally powerful. Since he's such a good opponent, how can I let distracting thoughts affect our duel?

With this thought, He lowered himself, extending his spear-holding hand slightly farther out, balancing the spear's front and back. He stretched his entire body slightly, like a bow poised for release. Bai Lin's expression grew serious, the spear pointed slightly downward, her arms locked in place. She understood what He was planning.

A flash of lightning flashed by, like a leaping insect, and a downward curve swiftly fell from He's hands, while her footsteps only took one step forward. Bai Lin, relying on her powerful dynamic vision, fired her gun almost at the same time. Although she was a step slower, she managed to successfully pass He's gun tip below her body, completely deflecting the opponent's attack.

Seeing that her attack had failed, He Yan didn't move an inch. Instead, she raised her spear slightly, following Bai Lin's force, and gently drew the tip of her spear in an arc. Then, she fiercely stabbed Bai Lin's spear tip. This was her true purpose.

Just like the martial arts "asking for hands," spearmanship also involves a careful competition of details, exemplified by the "spear-sparring" exercise. If both opponents simultaneously thrust their spears diagonally downward, whoever can first pierce the opponent's spear tip directly into the ground will gain a decisive advantage.

In this small area, two spears coiled around each other like dragons, locked in a tug-of-war, waiting for the moment the other made a mistake to strike back. If one gave up and retracted their spear, the other would stab them directly. If one changed direction and thrust upward, they would be caught off guard and killed. It was a fierce, yet relatively fair, duel.

Of course, similar to the questioning technique, if you continue to attack normally, no one will think you lack martial virtue. Even if you retreat during the spear sparring, as long as you believe you can successfully escape the opponent's attack range, there is absolutely no problem. This is just a way of competing that is not based on normal rules.

Bai Lin desperately circled for two or three rounds, exerting all her might. Finally, due to a slight overexertion of her right hand, the tip of her spear traveled too far. He wasn't about to miss such a good opportunity. With a deflection, he thrust her spear tip directly into the floorboards, worth an unknown amount of money. Suddenly, a chirping sound echoed, and gravel flew everywhere.

Chapter 504: Kicking people is normal

The clash of iron was strangely cold. Bai Lin, already at a disadvantage in the clash of long weapons, gradually became increasingly anxious. She bit her lower lip, her eyes somewhat frozen, as if the clashes weren't a clash of swords, but rather the tolling of death. But no matter how anxious she became, this defeat was already upon her.

Judging from the confidence gleaming from He's eyes, this attack seemed entirely within her expectations. She wasn't the type to issue such a challenge out of arrogance. In a flash, with the vigor of a dragon emerging from the sea, the silver-white spear veered and unleashed its force with swift force.

Obviously, at this distance, Bai Lin's evasion was extremely difficult. Even if he succeeded, he would immediately fall into the same disadvantageous position as before. A master like He, seeing Bai Lin's lucky evasion the first time, would not give him a second chance. In this brief struggle, Bai Lin once again fell into adversity.

Seeing Bai Lin's face showing a bit of panic and retreating, He did not show any mercy. He took another breath and rushed the Sky-piercing Spear in his hand directly towards Bai Lin's body. They both knew that with Bai Lin's speed, if he wanted to dodge in front of He, he would have to counterattack to keep him at bay, otherwise he would be caught up by He.

Bai Lin no longer has the energy to fight back, but one thing makes He feel very strange. In the previous adversity, Bai Lin had tried his best to find the best way to fight back. Why doesn't he show any sign of struggling now, but is just dodging?

As a warrior, weapons are crucial, but they are ultimately just external possessions. If a spear is no longer effective, then simply abandon it, roll up your sleeves, and fight with your fists. Judging from her previous performance, Bai Lin is clearly a very knowledgeable person; this behavior is unlike her. Could it be that she's truly panicking in the face of death threats?

At this thought, He stopped thinking, his eyes fixed, and he thrust his spear forward without a second thought. No matter what, he had to respect his opponent and use his skills to win this battle.

Just like no matter how much effort the bell ringer puts in, when he hits the pillar against the bell, the sound is always the peaceful bell sound that echoes through the mountain gate. This extremely fierce gunshot also makes an extremely crisp sound when it hits.

The storm seemed to freeze at that moment, and the surging waves of leaves that had once surged up like clouds also dispersed, returning to silence. It was like the feeling of everything being settled and all being quiet. He knew in his heart that he had won again.

However, the other three people in the dojo didn't seem to think so.

The black spear shaft firmly held the white spear bolt. Bai Lin didn't try to pull the spear out of the ground, but instead lifted it up. Using his dynamic vision, he accurately grasped the opponent's attack point and, relying on his martial arts awareness, collided his own spear shaft with it.

If there was even the slightest deviation, or if Crane suddenly tried to change her tactics, Bai Lin would be killed instantly by her blow. This bold move was like walking a tightrope between tall buildings. But Bai Lin did it anyway.

The crane has its own confidence, and of course I have mine.

Before engaging He in a lance duel, Bai Lin had already envisioned the current situation. She couldn't possibly defeat He in a lance duel; she knew this perfectly well. But if Bai Lin chose to attack directly, the situation would likely only end in a stalemate, and it would be impossible for her to easily defeat He.

By then, He, with his centuries-old spearmanship background, would unleash all his tricks. Even Bai Lin, with his vast martial arts prowess, would be exposed in the clash. Victory in that situation would be difficult. The only chance of victory was to exploit the misunderstanding between the two sides and employ a surprising strategy.

While training her spear, Bai Lin wasn't fully engaged. She concentrated on acting panicked, like an amateur. This tricked He into thinking Bai Lin was completely disoriented, and he launched a direct pursuit. Then, the spear shaft and the spear tip collided.

Under such a powerful impact, Bai Lin's hand holding the gun was completely numb. She couldn't launch another attack with the spear before He could react. The distance between them was too great, and even if she wanted to chase him with her fists, He would have reacted.

But what if you use the longest part of the human body to attack?

Bai Lin pressed the gun barrel forward slightly, and the whole person flew out instantly. Her whole body spun up, like a long whip, and she pulled her front feet out quickly.

The spear was about two meters long, and Bai Lin was a full 1.72 meters tall. Using her arms as a fulcrum, she exerted her core strength and tilted her spear slightly to compensate for the distance, transforming her entire body into a weapon long enough to rival the spear.

The heavy kick, too low to hit He's head, landed on the side of his cervical vertebrae. The crackling of numerous bones breaking echoed, and He's eyes instantly filled with bloodshot pain. Before she could even utter a scream, she lost consciousness. Her body, driven by the immense force, slammed heavily onto the ground, finally coming to rest on the other side of the yard.

When she opened her eyes again, she saw Bai Lin holding the spear in his hand and pointing it at her. He Na quickly raised her hands and said with an expression that was still in great pain,

"I lost, I lost, I lost this round! Stop for a moment, don't fight anymore."

The sound of surrender echoed clearly throughout the not-too-large dojo. The reputation of "unrivaled in the world" that had been carried for centuries was finally ended in a few short minutes with the word "defeat."

The wind began to pick up again, and Huan Gui, standing by the door, was completely stunned. He-sama, a legendary figure, had been defeated just like that? He had been so confident and dashing just moments before, brandishing his spear with such ease, only to fall to the ground in an instant.

"Yeah! Big sis is awesome!"

Mi Yui, who was standing by, of course had a completely different mood. Although she couldn't figure out what was going on, she could definitely see that Bai Lin had won, so of course she was very happy.

Chapter 505 Guan Dao

Bai Lin wasn't aiming to kill He, so she wouldn't act rashly. She placed her spear beside her and stood, looking at He. He slammed her hand down on the ground, and a stream of purple light, like liquid, instantly flowed into her body. A few seconds later, she was as calm as ever, standing up and stretching her cervical vertebrae.

"Phew—you're really ruthless, Ah Lin. Oh, this is also something I invested heavily in to install in this dojo. It can quickly heal injuries. As long as the person doesn't die on the spot, I can basically save them. But I rarely use it on myself."

Compared to the two people watching from the sidelines, both Bai Lin and He seemed much calmer. He, in particular, spoke with such a nonchalant tone that it sounded as if her defeat was no big deal. Seeing Bai Lin's eyes nearly popping out of his head, He suddenly realized what was happening and explained.

"...That's really good. There's no need to be restrained in the fight."

Although I didn’t hold back just now, Bai Lin thought.

"Really? Remember that guy back then who loved wielding a flaming sword? He was so furious when I cut off his hand. After I reattached it, his expression was filled with mixed emotions."

He laughed heartily, telling a nonsensical story that Bai Lin couldn't understand at all. Meanwhile, Huan Gui, standing in the distance, shuddered as he remembered something.

The guy who dueled with Master He last time...was practically chopped into a stick. Even though the guest next to me seems to be enjoying it, I still have to be a little careful. If a scene like that happens, cover her eyes immediately.

Bai Lin had just recovered from her shock and was very happy to hear about this function, but she soon remembered that Miyu was watching nearby. If she really fought with He in an unrestricted real battle, with limbs and internal organs flying everywhere, it would definitely leave a deep psychological trauma on the little girl. So, she said,

"Ahem, that's good, but I think it's better to stop at the right time. As a traveler, my time is also very precious. I just waited for you to recover for such a long time. If something else dropped down, wouldn't it take even longer?"

Listening to Bai Lin's nonsense, He scratched his head in confusion. But Bai Lin's words were obviously planning for the next battle, which made He smile again, and then said,

"As long as you're willing to fight a few more rounds, everything will be fine! Although you won the spear fight just now, I won't admit defeat in the long weapon battle. Let's have another round."

Bai Lin folded his hands, tilted his head, and although there was a hint of interest in his mouth and eyes, he replied,