Chapter 499: Xia Nuo’s Beating (2)
After Xia Nuo finished commentating the melee on the Star Ranking as a special guest, he has become a completely different person and has completely completed the sublimation of himself.
If the previous Xia Nuo was a fool with no brains, no talent for showing off, and just loved showing off, then the current Xia Nuo has improved a lot.
Now, anyone who is not very familiar with Xia Nuo will most likely be intimidated by Xia Nuo when they see him for the first time, and will really regard Xia Nuo as an unfathomable and peerless master.
For example, the baby Yu Yue Yun Xiu whose head is not very smart.
"Uncle Shanuo, I have already reached the realm of cutting through iron."
Uzuki Yunxiu, the only daughter of Leon Lex and Uzuki Gion, is the most noble little princess in Qinghai. She is also a rather lazy and talented kendo girl.
Upon hearing this, Xia Nuo, who was instructing Oleini, tilted his head slightly, and then smiled mysteriously in front of Oleini and Yunxiu:
"Oleni, what do you think is the Iron-Severing Realm?"
Oleini looked serious and thoughtful before trying to answer:
"Uncle Xia Nuo, I have also entered the realm of cutting iron. What does it mean to cut iron? It means to cut through anything. The hardness of iron and the sharpness of the sword originate from the same source. Why can the sword in my hand cut through all the iron in the world? It must be the power of the mind. The realm of cutting iron is the most advanced realm on the path of swordsmanship. It can be understood as the swordsman's initial awakening of 'domineering aura', the domineering aura that belongs only to the swordsman. Domineering aura is an extension of the mind, body, skills and will. Therefore, sword intent should also be an extension of the swordsman's will. A powerful swordsman can change the world with a single swing of his sword. This is the projection of his own will into the outside world."
After he finished speaking, Oleini's eyes were still on Xia Nuo, wanting to see if his answer could satisfy the uncle in front of him.
Yunxiu tilted her little head and blinked her big crimson eyes as she looked at her uncle and brother in front of her. Although she had entered the realm of cutting iron, that was purely due to her talent. She was a talented player who could not be more talented.
She knew that her brother was the most terrible one.
Although she couldn't fully understand what her brother said, she also agreed with it. So, Yunxiu also looked at Uncle Xia Nuo, waiting for Xia Nuo's answer.
Xia Nuo put his hands behind his back, tilted his head and looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, exhaled deeply, and looked like a peerless master.
"That's true, but not entirely true. ...O'Leni, have you reached the realm of a great swordsman now?"
Leon Oleini was born in 1496 of the Haiyuan calendar, so he is only five years old this year.
A five-year-old kid, Xia Nuo actually asked him if he had reached the realm of a great swordsman.
Oleani remained expressionless and replied in a proper manner, "Not yet."
Xia Nuo turned around, glanced at Yunxiu and Oleini, then looked at the corner of the distant sky again and spoke in a long voice:
"That's right. Precisely because you're not yet a great swordsman, it's difficult for you to accurately grasp this true meaning. What is this true meaning? It can only be understood, not explained or taught."
After a pause, Xia Nuo flirtatiously shook his hair, changed his angle again, looked up at the sky, and said:
"Your understanding of the Iron-Cutting Realm is correct, but I still know that you still don't. You only speak of it, only understand it, but it's difficult to truly integrate this true meaning with your swordsmanship. This is called being aware, but not knowing why."
After another pause, Xia Nuo shook off his robe that was fluttering in the wind, changed his angle, looked up at the sky again, and continued:
"This is precisely why your father, Lex, has painstakingly planned for ten years and even instructed the world to spread 'this truth' throughout the world, but still has difficulty in producing top-level experts."
"...Some things are innate. If you're born without them, it'll be difficult to acquire them again in your lifetime. I'm a swift swordsman who has roamed Qinghai for over a decade. I'm also the Son of Wind engraved on the Sky Ranking. I'm also Lex's elder brother, your uncle. I'm the strongest naturalist in Qinghai history, the strongest supreme swordsman in the naturalist world, a historically powerful figure who has forged his own sword path, and I'm—"
Just as Shanuo was speaking more and more excitedly and was about to talk endlessly about his greatness and glory, the appearance of Golden Lion and Whitebeard interrupted Shanuo who was immersed in his own world.
"Shano boy!~Get out!"
"Don't you want to challenge me?! I'll give you a chance!"
The appearance of Golden Lion and Whitebeard was so sudden and quick that it caught Shanuo off guard. He was so busy showing off that he didn't even activate his Observation Haki.
"Hmm? What can I do for you, Seniors?"
"Without further ado!"
"Haven't you always felt it was unfair that you were ranked ninth on the Sky Ranking? I'm giving you a chance to challenge me! Come and fight!"
"Yes, let's fight!"
The Golden Lion and White Beard were arguing with each other, which made Xia Nuo, who was already confused, even more confused. He was a little stunned and frowned.
However, he did take Golden Lion's words to heart, which was 'ranked ninth on the Sky List'.
That's right, because of Jin Shizi's unintentional words, Xia Nuo had no doubt that someone was deliberately making trouble for him, and that no one was setting a trap for him.
Because Shanuo really feels that way! ~
The Golden Lion spoke his mind.
He truly felt that being ranked ninth on the Sky Ranking was definitely a 'lowly ranking'.
However, due to various reasons, he never made it public, but buried it deep in his heart, waiting for the right time to make a splash.
That’s right, Xia Nuo actually had a plan in mind a long time ago. When the Star Ranking was completely finalized and the Sky Ranking was basically determined, he would suddenly appear and directly target Im, and climb to the second place on the Sky Ranking!
Yes, Shanuo didn't even think about challenging Saint Fix or the Red Earl like Golden Lion and Whitebeard did, but instead planned to point his sword directly at Im and ascend to the top of the sky~
Seeing the accusations from the two seniors, Xia Nuo remained calm. In front of the two juniors, Oleini and Yunxiu, Xia Nuo acted calmly and said calmly:
"Seniors, there's no need to waste your words. I already know your intentions. You're simply attracted by my immense strength and fame, hoping to use me to gain power. Alas, the world is so blind to understanding. Even heroes like Admiral Golden Lion and Captain Whitebeard are still trapped by fame and fortune."
The Golden Lion was silent. After hearing what Xia Nuo said, he didn't even react for a moment. Was this Xia Nuo's sincere words, or was he just pretending to be hallucinating?
The Golden Lion looked at Whitebeard and found that Whitebeard was even more confused than himself. He didn't even have time to pick up Xiao Yunxiu at his feet. He just stood there in a daze.
Shanuo continued:
"Oleni, Yunxiu, you must not be like your two grandfathers, trapped in the world of fame and fortune for life. Even if you possess remarkable strength, but still cannot live your true self, isn't that a tragedy?... Of course, such people are destined to never reach the heights of Lex or me. Well, since the two seniors insist on challenging me, then I have no choice but to step out."
!!! ~
Golden Lion and Whitebeard looked at each other, and both saw the silent anger in each other's eyes.
The Golden Lion spoke first:
"Good! You have guts!"
Whitebeard followed closely behind: "So what Lex said is true."
In no time—
The news of Shano's challenge to Golden Lion and Whitebeard spread throughout Dressrosa and the entire World's No. 1 Martial Arts Tournament.
The heroes were shocked.
