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The audience present were all experts, and upon seeing Luzi reveal his defeat, they knew it wouldn't be long before a single move would determine the outcome. They began to cheer for Shen Bao, hoping for a swift conclusion to the battle.
Wei Wujie, who was there just to enjoy the spectacle, thought it was a pity. He had wanted to step in and take action later. Although he didn't dare to take anyone's life here, at least he could take the opportunity to thoroughly humiliate his opponent. He wondered if it was permissible to seriously injure someone. Sigh! If he had known things could turn out this way, he should have asked more questions earlier!
Facing another expert, Shen Bao did not dare to let his guard down against Luzi. He couldn't understand why Luzi wasn't as sharp as before, but he knew that this opponent was certainly not lacking in skill. Feigning a move while turning his back to the Retainers and getting closer to Luzi, he whispered, "If you remain so distracted, Keeper Luzi, I won't hold back!"
Upon hearing this reminder, Luzi suddenly realized he had been lost in thought. He lightly struck Shen Bao's weapon with his Bronze Sword, taking a small step back to change angles with Shen Bao. "A good man should aspire to greatness; why must you rely on others, Brother Shen?"
Shen Bao countered with two strikes, switching positions with Luzi and sighed, "Everyone has their own aspirations; one cannot force it! Xingling Jun treats me well; I truly cannot bear to leave."
Hearing this, Luzi sighed lightly. "We are at such a great opportunity; it is time for us to showcase our bravery and serve the country. How difficult is it to contribute towards unifying Huaxia and ending wars?"
Shen Bao exchanged positions with Luzi again, revealing a hint of a bitter smile. "The heavens allow for freedom! Sigh! Later, I will strike three inches below your left rib with my right hand!" After saying this, he twirled his sword in his left hand, creating a dazzling display of sword light.
Shen Bao's speed in switching the sword to his right hand was incredibly fast; it seemed to be his ultimate move. If it weren't for the earlier reminder, Luzi might not have even noticed that Shen Bao had already switched hands with his Bronze Sword. In a moment of urgency, Luzi instinctively twisted his waist and gathered energy into the blade in his hand to block.
As the sword light flashed, Shen Bao's wrist was instantly cut by the blade. Fortunately, Luzi reacted in time and eased up on the force; otherwise, Shen Bao's right hand would have been completely ruined! Even so, the Bronze Sword that Shen Bao held fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Sword masters typically executed continuous killing moves and had already developed these actions into subconscious habits. After successfully striking once, Luzi flicked the edge of his sword with his pinky finger to point the tip of the Bronze Sword upward. Without any pause, like flowing water, the sharp blade aimed directly at Shen Bao's throat.
Instead of retreating or dodging, Shen Bao stood tall against the incoming Cold Light. As a refreshing chill washed over him, he suddenly felt as if he was about to be completely liberated. This way was better! It would save All Day from feeling guilty towards anyone!
At the most critical moment, Luzi halted his sword; the sharpest tip of the Bronze Sword was just about to pierce through but remained steady without advancing even a fraction further.
Wei Wujie saw the two of them in a standoff and shouted from his chair, "Lu Scoundrel! If you have the guts, kill him! Go ahead! If you can, leave us all here! I want to see how you escape Qi State!"
Luzi pulled his sword back into its sheath and said disinterestedly, "Is this yet another scheme of that Wei Scoundrel? I still have a vast estate in Linzi City! If I just abandon my grievances and let this go, won't my brothers be out of work? You can leave! I’m going back too!"
The retainers saw that this man who had won four rounds wanted to leave, and they all drew their blades to surround Luzi and Xiao Yu'er again. Wei Wujie couldn't see what was happening in the crowd, so he jumped onto his chair and shouted, "Don't let this Scoundrel escape! Do you think this is just any place? You come and go as you please?!"
Luzi completely ignored the people around him and shouted at Wei Wujie, who was standing on the chair, "Wei Scoundrel! This is between you and me. Are you sacrificing them just to pave your way to victory? If you want to fight, fine! Let them all step back; it should just be you and me!"
Wei Wujie had been observing Luzi's swordsmanship and found it to be nothing special. He didn't want to let the other leave; he actually wanted to take this opportunity to teach him a lesson and prevent anyone from being self-righteous all day. Hearing this, he grabbed the Bronze Dagger handed over by a retainer. "Alright! Let him come!"
Finally seeing the real deal, Luzi smiled slightly, holding his sword sheath with his left hand as he walked through the crowd to an open space in front. "If it weren't for the regulations of Qi State, I would have avenged my elder brother today! You, who regard human life as worthless, what face do you have to stand in this world?!"
Unfazed, Wei Wujie drew his Bronze Sword and casually tossed the sheath to his subordinate. Facing the bright sun while admiring a clear pool of water, he couldn't help but sigh at the craftsmanship of the Swordsmiths of Chu.
"Luzi! Are you out of your mind!? This is a chaotic world! What do you mean by worthless? Aren't your thoughts all about helping Qin State unify the realm? Without slaughter, isn't the dream of unifying Huaxia nonsense? Do you think I'm a fool?!"
Wei Wujie stepped forward and continued, "I still can't understand what good unification does for you. Does it delay your chance to profit from national calamity? Humanity's progress is developed through survival of the fittest! Tell me, without wars to eliminate the weak, what use are those useless people left behind? It's just a waste of food!"
Hearing such absurdities from across the way, Luzi gently drew his Bronze Sword and placed its blade under the light.
"The existence of life is inevitable! Its greatness lies in its resilience! Every moment when a flower of life blooms is its most beautiful moment! It is precisely because of this moment that all lives deserve respect! And you, as a lofty young master who ignores the suffering of common people and foolishly dreams of stopping a chariot with your arms while shamelessly evaluating humanity's progress—hmph! The ones that should be eliminated in survival of the fittest are people like you, not those whom you consider weak!"
Wei Wujie flicked his finger against the sword's edge, causing his Bronze Sword to emit a crisp buzzing sound. "What nonsense! Are you here to fight or to play diplomat?! Come on! My sword hasn't tasted blood lately; let’s use yours to feed it!"
Luzi held the sword in hand, the tip pointing down, skipping even the formal stance. If it weren't for the fear of delaying important matters, he truly wished to resolve this grudge once and for all at this moment. He looked up at the white clouds drifting in the sky, as if they were the smiling faces of his little niece. She had just turned three! Yet, due to the wickedness of human hearts...
Hmm...!
Luzi let out a heavy sigh, and the tightly gripped Bronze Sword trembled slightly at that moment. With a 'hum!' sound, the sharp blade seemed to emit a dragon's roar. Was that the sacred sound of heaven and earth? Only to quell war and restore vitality to the land!
Hearing the call, Luzi twisted the sword's edge, pointing the sharp blade toward his target, and leaped up with the tip of his left foot touching the ground...
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