Chapter 31
“Look at the prize! I think we can do it!” Russell suggested .
“With your strength, even the strongest Chen Huan is no match for you . You’re gonna make it . However, there were ten teams in Huaisha the last time, and I don’t know how many people are taking part this time,” Shayeen explained .
“Ten teams?” Lin Sheng was surprised . “Isn’t there only three clubs?”
“It’s based on individual participation . Anyone with a bit of confidence can take part in it, provided that they have their own equipment to protect themselves . So, we’re not the only three clubs taking part in it,” Shayeen explained .
“Got it . ” Lin Sheng nodded .
“So, master, you wanna join?” Russell asked, anticipating an answer . “If you do, you can help us get some trophies or something for the club . It’ll be much easier for us to recruit members in the future!”
Lin Sheng thought about it in silence, then nodded . “Yes . ”
“I knew it! Now they’re going to lose!” Russell burst into laughter .
“Each county can qualify for two places . Chen Huan should be able to take second place . Of course, the premise isn’t to clash with our instructor,” Shayeen said calmly .
Lin Sheng looked at the information in his hand . His eyes fell on the date of the competition: April 13th .
“What’s the date today?” he asked casually .
“The 27th of March . There’s more than ten days before the game . It’s still early,” replied Shayeen .
“Well, there can only be one participant . You’ll be the reserves, then . Well, that’s all . Let’s start today’s class,” Lin Sheng said, returning the leaflet to Shayeen .
The other three quickly put down their things and got up to stand in line before him . Although they slacked a little, Lin Sheng could see that they were serious .
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Lin Sheng’s position in their hearts had been completely different ever since he defeated Russell . He was no longer just an ordinary paid coach, and they took him seriously .
Lin Sheng scanned the three of them carefully from left to right .
The first was Russell .
The guy was 1 . 8 meters tall and strong . He had deep blond hair, some freckles on his face, and his eyes were a common pale blue . He looked like a regular white guy .
He was not handsome . He looked cheeky, but he could be tough when he was serious .
Lin Sheng made a little analysis, quickly positioning Russell . He knew what style to direct him in .
Then he looked at Madillan .
Madillan was a little taller than Russell, almost 1 . 9 meters tall . He was a little thinner with longer hands and legs, as well as a plain face .
He always completed his training honestly and earnestly . He was the most solid of the three, having the strongest endurance and strength .
Next was Shayeen .
She was a typical rich lady who had a high IQ, arrogance, and perseverance . Although she was not as good as Madillan, she was of the same level as Russell .
She was beautiful but not delicate .
After he analyzed the three of them, Lin Sheng sorted out his ideas and slowly gave them an explanation .
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“You’ve been practicing the basics for a while . Basic moves are the foundation of all styles and techniques . All sword styles are evolved from these basic moves . ”
He paused for a moment and continued .
“Naxi swordsmanship doesn’t refer to the traditional swordsmanship in the Naxi area, but it’s a general term for many types of swordsmanship based on it, which have evolved in various regions . ”
“And in this swordsmanship, I need to determine your mastery of the moves . ”
He swung his long sword before he held it tightly with both hands and swished it . The tip of the sword almost touched the ground .
“What is this move?”
“Umm… it’s an upward thrust . Its main purpose is to strike between the legs!” Russell answered decisively .
“Master, we haven’t learned this before . Also, isn’t this too obscene…”
Lin Sheng glanced at Madillan and Shayeen . Both of them looked puzzled .
He knew at once that there seemed to be a great deal of difference between Naxi swordsmanship and the swordsmanship he obtained from his dream .
He paused again, then explained .
“In Naxi swordsmanship, most moves are mainly aimed to combat a bayonet charge, so our protective suits are used to protect against stabbing and cutting . However, my swordsmanship is different . I pay attention not only to stabbing, but also splitting, cutting and other basic moves . ”
“That means you’ve created your own swordsmanship?” Shayeen asked immediately .
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“No . ” Lin Sheng shook his head . “I inherited my swordsmanship from an ancient school . I name it…” For a moment, a great number of names flashed through his mind .
But after a brief hesitation, he chose the simplest one .
“I name it… Blackfeather swordsmanship . ”
He had fused with and absorbed the swordplay of the warriors as well as swordsmen from Blackfeather City . Hence, it was not a problem to name the swordsmanship as Blackfeather .
“Blackfeather? Why is it called Blackfeather?” Shayeen was curious .
“We’ll talk about that later . Now, let me explain the principle of this move . ”
Lin Sheng began to elaborate .
“This is called the Irongate style . There are many variations of the Irongate style, but the most commonly used one is placing the sword in the middle, which is called the Central Irongate .
“This move can connect with many subsequent sword skills, and it’s also the most defensive move . It looks like you’re leaving your unguarded head open, but it’s just a trick . ”
He then began to show them how the pose or move changed .
Although the three had already mastered some of the moves in Naxi swordsmanship, it was the first time they had heard of Irongate, therefore they studied it very carefully .
Lin Sheng also sorted out the memories of the corrupted swordsman in his mind while he instructed them .
From the swordsman’s memory, he not only acquired a comprehensive basis of Blackfeather swordsmanship, but he also obtained a real, orthodox one .
Before that, he had received the sword skill, Furious Blow from Ravel’s letter as well, though he did not practice it hard .
He did try to practice Ravel’s Furious Blow, but unfortunately, his progress was too slow .
In comparison with hunting rotten swordsmen and getting their memories right away, he estimated that it would take him at least half a year to master the Furious Blow .
And it would take even longer to fully integrate it into his own swordsmanship system .
The reason was that Ravel’s Furious Blow, which he had developed for himself, was the best sword skill for him .
“I can study and absorb the essence of it, but it’s not advisable to copy it completely . ” Lin Sheng had recently spent his spare time thinking about what he translated on the Furious Blow .
He was trying to incorporate the power skills into other similar moves, but the process was slow .
Time went by quickly while they trained, and soon, forty minutes passed without them realizing .
Lin Sheng left some homework for them and left the club after he said his goodbyes .
After he obtained the memory of the corrupted swordsman, his strength had increased greatly . Although he did not completely digest it, the next time he entered his dream, he would no longer be the ordinary rookie he once was .
At least I’m a formal soldier, a Level 1 warrior, right ? he thought .
With such an idea in mind, Lin Sheng went home and continued to practice hard .