Chapter 687 Luo Chen: What is my swordsmanship like?

This mysterious man stood on the other side of the ring. His figure seemed to blend into the surrounding shadows, making it difficult to grasp.

He wore a black mask on his face, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes, exuding an arrogant and cold aura.

Luo Chen's eyes were fixed on the mysterious man, and an unprecedented sense of challenge arose in his heart.

He knew that this opponent was no ordinary person.

The appearance of the mysterious man made the atmosphere in the entire martial arts arena tense.

The audience whispered among themselves, guessing his identity and strength.

Luochen took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and prepared to face the upcoming challenge.

The gong sounded again, and Luo Chen and the mysterious man jumped onto the ring almost at the same time.

The two were facing each other a few meters apart.

The mysterious man's eyes were as sharp as a cheetah's, while Luo Chen remained calm as usual, but inwardly he was wary of every subtle movement of the other party.

The moment the game started, the mysterious man disappeared from the spot like a ghost. The next moment, he had appeared on Luo Chen's left side, hitting Luo Chen's vitals with a sharp palm wind.

Luo Chen reacted very quickly. He moved his body sideways and drew the tip of his sword smoothly. It collided with the wind in his palm and made a crisp sound.

The two of them were going back and forth, the sword light and palm shadows intertwined, and the audience could hardly distinguish their movements.

Luo Chen discovered that the mysterious man's body skills were strange and unpredictable, and his palm skills were both strong and soft, with amazing power.

He realized that this was a real tough battle.

After a fierce confrontation, Luo Chen's sword tip brushed against the mysterious man's palm, making a metallic collision sound.

Luo Chen felt a strong internal force coming along the sword, making him almost unable to hold the hilt.

But he did not back down, but instead inspired the fighting spirit deep inside him.

He began to try to integrate his understanding of kendo into combat, paying more attention to changes and the use of internal power with each sword.

The mysterious man also seemed to feel the changes in Luochen, and his offensive became more rapid, but Luochen could always find flaws and resolve the crisis at critical moments.

As the battle continued, Luochen gradually found the rhythm of the mysterious man. He began to predict the opponent's attacks and react in advance.

Finally, after a clever sword move, Luo Chen's sword tip hit the mysterious man's chest again. This time, he didn't leave any chance for the opponent to counterattack.

The audience burst into warm applause and cheers again, and Luochen's victory won everyone's respect.

The mysterious man took off his mask, revealing a young and resolute face. He nodded to Luochen to show respect.

Luo Chen also smiled back. He knew that this battle not only made him stand out in the martial arts conference, but more importantly, he had a deeper understanding of the realm of "the unity of heart and sword" through the duel with the strong.

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After jumping off the ring, Luo Chen couldn't help but sigh.

"This martial arts conference seems to have a lot of strong people participating. It's easy to deal with it now, but I don't know what will happen next..."

Luochen's thoughts were interrupted by the noise of the martial arts arena. He looked up and saw more challengers jumping onto the ring, showing off their martial arts.

Everyone has their own unique skills, and every movement is full of power and beauty.

Luochen knew that this was just the beginning, and the real challenge was yet to come.

As the game progressed, Luochen began to notice some special opponents.

One of them is a female swordsman who wields double swords. Her movements are as graceful as a dance. The double swords seem to be alive in her hands, and each swing brings deadly charm.

Luochen paid tribute to her skills, but he knew that if they met in the finals, he would have to give it his all.

Then, a thin man caught Luo Chen's attention.

He looked inconspicuous, but when he showed off his boxing skills in the ring, Luochen felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.

This man's boxing technique seems to be able to penetrate the opponent's defense, and each punch contains powerful power.

Luochen began to observe every battle more carefully. He knew that he needed to learn from these opponents so that he could deal with them better in the next games.

He began to simulate the duel with these strong men in his mind, thinking about how to use his own advantages and how to find the weaknesses of his opponents in actual combat.

Finally, Luochen was called to the ring again.

His opponent was a tall monk holding a huge Zen staff.

The monk had a peaceful smile on his face, but Luo Chen knew that there was immense power hidden behind this smile.

At the beginning of the game, the monks did not rush to attack, but approached Luochen at a slow and steady pace.

Luochen felt an invisible pressure, as if the monk's every step stepped on his heart.

He knew that this was a battle that tested patience and will.

Luochen did not rush to take action, but waited for the best time.

When the monk's Zen staff swung with the sound of wind, Luo Chen dodged at an almost impossible angle and launched a counterattack in an instant.

His swordsmanship is like flowing water, both soft and strong, in sharp contrast to the monk's fierceness.

The battle lasted for dozens of rounds, with both Luo Chen and the monk showing extremely high martial arts skills.

Finally, after an exquisite sword move, Luo Chen's sword tip gently touched the monk's forehead, and the victory was decided.

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As the competition progressed, Luo Chen gradually discovered that the martial arts conference was not only a grand event for martial arts competition, but also a communication platform between practitioners.

Here, he met various opponents, some of whom were strong, some were flexible, and some were calm.

Every time he fought, Luo Chen could learn something new, and his swordsmanship was constantly improving and perfecting.

Finally, the last battle of the martial arts conference came.

Luo Chen's opponent was a tall, bronze-skinned middle-aged man with terrifying blood and energy all over his body.

This person was not from Beihong City, but an outsider.

Hearing that there was such a martial arts conference in Beihong City.

He came to the venue and participated in it.

"What's your name?"

A somewhat deep voice suddenly sounded.

Luo Chen was slightly stunned, and then calmly replied: "Luo Chen."

The middle-aged man nodded, revealing a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Luo Chen, your swordsmanship is good. My name is Tieshan, and I come from the distant Nanling. It is my honor to fight with you today."

Luo Chen nodded slightly, but he did not dare to be careless in his heart.

Tieshan's momentum was as heavy as a mountain, and his eyes revealed a sharpness and perseverance of a veteran.

When the gong sounded, the two moved almost at the same time.

Although Tieshan's footwork was not as agile as his previous opponent, every step was steady and powerful, as if the earth was shaking under his feet.

His boxing was simple and direct, but it contained amazing destructive power, and every punch seemed to be able to shatter rocks.

Luo Chen's swordsmanship seemed particularly agile in Tieshan's fist style. He used the lightness and speed of the sword to constantly find gaps in Tieshan's attack.

The tip of the sword collided with Tieshan's fist, making a sound of metal and iron, and sparks flew.

The audience held their breath and watched, they could feel the tension and intensity of the duel.

Every confrontation between Luo Chen and Tie Shan made people's heart beat faster, and the battle between them seemed to be a life-and-death contest.

As time went on, Luo Chen began to feel the pressure.

Tie Shan's boxing seemed to be getting faster and stronger.

Although Luo Chen's swordsmanship was flexible, it gradually became a little strenuous under Tie Shan's pressure.

However, Luo Chen did not give up.

He took a deep breath and integrated his understanding of kendo and the realm of "heart and sword unity" into the battle.

His swordsmanship began to become more fluent, and each attack was more accurate.

Finally, in a clever counterattack, Luo Chen's sword tip scratched Tie Shan's shoulder, leaving a shallow blood mark.

Tie Shan was slightly stunned, and then showed an approving smile.

"Good swordsmanship!"

Tie Shan shouted, and his fists changed and became more fierce.

But Luo Chen had found the rhythm, his swordsmanship was like flowing clouds and water, and it complemented Tie Shan's boxing.

The two fought back and forth on the ring, and the battle entered a white-hot stage.

Finally, after an exquisite sword move, Luo Chen's sword tip touched Tie Shan's chest again. This time, Tie Shan did not move.

The whole audience was silent for a moment, and then burst into thunderous applause and cheers.

Luo Chen won. He defeated the powerful opponent with his own strength and wisdom.

Tie Shan walked in front of Luo Chen and stretched out his hand: "You won, Luo Chen."

"Your swordsmanship opened my eyes."

Luo Chen held Tie Shan's hand and smiled: "Senior Tie Shan, your boxing skills also benefited me a lot."

The two smiled at each other, and each learned valuable things from each other.

Luo Chen knew that this victory was not only a personal honor, but also an important breakthrough in his sword practice.

The martial arts conference finally came to an end, and Luo Chen's name was engraved in the martial arts history of Beihong City.

He not only proved his strength, but more importantly, through the duel with the strong, his understanding of kendo reached a new height.

Luo Chen stood on the ring, looking at the cheering crowd, his heart full of gratitude and pride.

He knew that this was just a milestone in his martial arts career, and there was still a long way to go in the future. He would continue to move forward and constantly explore the ultimate of kendo.

With the end of the martial arts conference, Luo Chen also left quietly.

Although there were some rewards for getting the first place in the martial arts conference, those rewards were not so important to Luo Chen...

It seemed that they were not so important.

In addition, Luo Chen was quite tired of that atmosphere.

So, he left directly.

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The streets of Beihong City were still extremely lively and prosperous.

People were excitedly chatting about the martial arts conference.

And Luo Chen was alone, walking silently on this bustling street.

Shuttled through the crowd, his pace was neither fast nor slow, as if he was out of tune with the surrounding noise.

Although he was happy about the victory just now, he was more thinking and looking forward to the future.

He walked through the crowd and came to a quiet garden in Beihong City.

This is his favorite place to come because it has a rare tranquility.

Luo Chen sat on a bluestone, closed his eyes, and began to recall the battle just now. Every detail flashed through his mind like a picture.

He began to reflect on his swordsmanship, thinking about how to better use his advantages in actual combat and how to find flaws in the opponent's offensive.

He understood that every victory was not accidental, but the result of his continuous efforts and progress.

At this moment, a gentle voice interrupted his meditation: "Luo Chen, you are here."

Luo Chen opened his eyes and saw an old man in a simple Taoist robe looking at him with a smile.

This old man was a hermit master in Beihong City, named Yun Yi. Luo Chen had asked him for martial arts many times.

"Senior Yun Yi, why are you here?"

Luo Chen stood up and bowed respectfully.

Yun Yi gently waved his hand, indicating that Luo Chen did not need to be polite, and then slowly said: "I heard that you shined in the martial arts conference, so I came to see you."

"Your swordsmanship has improved a lot, I am very pleased."

Luo Chen replied modestly: "It is all because of the good teaching of the predecessors that the younger generation can achieve something."

Yun Yi smiled, and then said seriously: "Luo Chen, the road of martial arts is long and difficult. Although you have achieved certain achievements, you must not be complacent. The real masters grow up in constant challenges."

Luo Chen listened carefully and secretly remembered Yun Yi's words in his heart.

Yun Yi continued: "I have a sword manual here, which I got when I traveled around when I was young. It records some profound swordsmanship and experience. I think it is time for you to learn these contents."

Luo Chen was shocked when he heard this. He knew that Yun Yi's sword manual was extraordinary. It was undoubtedly a great opportunity for him to be able to obtain such an inheritance.

Yun Yi took out a yellowed ancient book from his bosom and handed it to Luo Chen: "Study it carefully when you go back, but remember, the practice of swordsmanship focuses on the mind, and you must not be greedy for more and faster."

Luo Chen took the sword manual with both hands and nodded solemnly: "The junior will keep it in mind."

Yun Yi nodded, turned and left, leaving Luo Chen alone in the garden, his heart full of expectations for the future and his persistent pursuit of swordsmanship.

Luo Chen returned to his residence and couldn't wait to open the sword manual and read it carefully page by page.

The content of the sword manual is profound and difficult to understand, but Luo Chen gradually realized the essence of it with a solid foundation and love for swordsmanship.

Day after day, Luo Chen continued to practice and comprehend under the guidance of the sword manual. His swordsmanship became more and more advanced, and his understanding of swordsmanship became more and more profound. He began to try to integrate the swordsmanship in the sword manual into his own swordsmanship and create his own swordsmanship style.

"Kendo always needs innovation."

"What will my kendo be?"

"Fast? Heavy? Steady? Or, absolute lethality?"

Luo Chen pondered this question over and over in his mind. He began to try various sword combinations, trying to find the style that best suits his kendo.