Chapter 68 Challenge Plan
With the light tap of his sword tip, bright ripples instantly erupted, drawing a dazzling track in the night sky.
The sword was as fast as lightning and as accurate as thunder, and it went straight to a huge rock in the distance.
With a loud bang, the huge rock shattered. The air wave generated by the explosion swept around, and rock chips flew everywhere, like a stone rain.
A look of deep joy appeared on Shangguan Jiannan's face. He looked at the exploded boulder and felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.
"Finally, I have mastered the fourth move - Fairy from the Sky. Although the artistic conception is still shallow, I have been able to get a glimpse of its approach. This is a good start."
He secretly thought.
The boulder has been broken, but the pursuit and love for kendo has taken root in his heart.
He knew that this was just a milestone on his journey of kendo and that there was still a long way to go, but he believed that as long as he had a sword in his heart, he would have a path under his feet.
Shangguan Jiannan's mood at this moment seemed to be filled with an invisible joy, and he completely ignored all the troubles around him.
An indescribable joy bloomed on his face, as if the whole world was shining because of him.
"The understanding of this move can double my strength, even more than double it!" He marveled in his heart. Even he couldn't help but feel a little shocked by this sudden power.
However, this is just the tip of the iceberg he has just touched, and the future potential is even more unfathomable.
"If I combine the Mysterious Heavenly Sword Technique with my existing martial arts foundation, and use the Dark Night Sword Technique as a secret killer, what are my chances of winning if I use this to challenge the top 20 masters on the Elite List?"
Shangguan Jiannan was calculating silently in his mind, his eyes flashing with determination and expectation.
Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. The anxiety and expectation in his heart are intertwined into a complex web, driving him to make a decision.
"Tomorrow will be the time to verify my strength!" Shangguan Jiannan made up his mind and no longer hesitated.
He knows very well that although the road of challenges is dangerous, only by moving forward continuously can he break through himself and reach the pinnacle of martial arts.
Even if he fails, it will only be a matter of tomorrow. He still has half a month to prepare. How can he give up so easily?
So, he quickly sheathed the fine steel sword in his hand, turned around and said to Mr. Li beside him anxiously: "Mr. Li, please collect detailed information about the top 20 disciples on the elite list for me immediately. I want to use this as a reference for tomorrow's challenge."
As night fell, the hall was brightly lit, as if it were daytime.
Shangguan Jiannan sat at the desk, holding tightly in his hands a pile of heavy documents, which were the detailed files of the top 20 strongest men on the sect's elite list.
"Young Master, these are all detailed information about the top masters on the elite list. Please take a look."
Butler Li stood at one side, his tone full of respect.
Shangguan Jiannan's eyes moved between the lines. Every page recorded the warriors' glorious achievements and unique martial arts, from boxing to swordsmanship, from knife skills to spearmanship, everything was covered.
He knew very well that within the sect, only constant challenges could stimulate one's potential and improve one's cultivation.
"The sect encourages disciples to learn from each other. The real test is in actual combat."
Shangguan Jiannan thought to himself that it was under such constant challenges and pressure that the disciples could grow rapidly.
He gently stroked the information, as if he could feel the sweat and hard work behind each piece of information.
His gaze finally settled on a warrior named "Madman Hu Bugui".
This man is ranked seventeenth. He is well-known for his kicking and swordsmanship. He has an unruly personality and fights like a madman, making people terrified.
Shangguan Jiannan's lips curled up into a faint smile, and he already had a plan in mind.
"Although Yang Xian's boxing skills are strong, the 'Phantom Palm Technique' is only at the initial stage of the Earth Level after all. The challenge is quite difficult, so let's put it aside for now."
He thought to himself that although his swordsmanship was also of high level, he still needed to be cautious in his first challenge.
“If you specialize in one art, you will definitely achieve something, and the road to challenge is not easy.”
Shangguan Jiannan knew this very well, and he was the same. He poured all his energy into swordsmanship, which led to his current achievements.
"For the first challenge, it is better to choose an opponent who is relatively more confident."