Chapter 362: Chapter 215: Underground Duel at the Onion Tuna Tavern_3
[Onstage, a duel is in full swing. One of the players is a warrior donned in only a front body armor known as a ’Haramaki’. The vest, which only protects the front torso, seemed to be in shambles, indicating that he was the lowest-ranking Ashigaru.]
[The other, wore a loose Kimono, with a katana of a black scabbard around his waist. He looked frail, yet he stood up straight, and even before he unsheathed his weapon, one could perceive a disturbingly sharp intention of sword.]
[Amidst cheering and applause from the crowd, the Ashigaru roared, hopped into the air, raised his blade above his head, and swung down fiercely!]
[The mysterious swordsman closed his eyes, with his left hand grasping the scabbard and his right hand lightly holding the hilt...]
[Against the dazzling glint of blades, a momentary dark flare vanished!]
[The mysterious swordsman exhaled softly, his katana already re-sheathed ...]
[The shadow in the air split into two and fell down, with jets of blood splashing over the dueling stage like a grotesque painting.]
[Complete silence fell over the crowd, overwhelmed by the piercing sword light, before thunderous applause and cheers erupted after a long pause.]
[The mysterious swordsman looked at the crowd and softly muttered echoing through the arena: ’Next one.’]
[His icy gaze scanned over you, lingering for a moment, but all you could sense was an utter lack of human emotion in that gaze, just a profound indifference.]
[You discovered a ’Fire worshiping heartless swordsman’!]
"Damn... this guy really knows how to show off."
Lin Xun’s awe didn’t end there.
In the rogue’s memory, he learned about the existence of the ’Heartless Swordsmanship Dojo’.
This swordsman was not a common one, but a disciple from the ’Heartless Swordsmanship Dojo’.
The warrior shell he possessed at the moment had a lesser real power compared to a Medium Ninja and only a tad stronger than a Lower Ninja.
Getting on stage with this shell would most likely lead to the same downfall as the Ashigaru.
Lin Xun had a sneaking suspicion that even if he were to fight with the Shell he is currently using, he might be ended with a single blow from this disciple of Heartless Swordsmanship.
"Damn, not being able to manipulate the Inferno is a major disadvantage."
[The ’Fire worshiping innkeeper’ looks at you expecting something.]
[Do you want to immediately go on stage and kill this man?]
[You grab your sword and say in a deep voice, after having a few too many drinks, your stomach bloating, you need to use the restroom before the duel.]
[Saying that, you walk towards the restroom in the corner...]
"I reckon if I take this swordsman’s shell, I can probably connect with the ’Heartless Swordsmanship Dojo’..."
Known as the ’Heartless Swordsmanship Dojo’, there should be numerous powerful sword shells and sword skills. Missing this location might result in losing more than just a little.
Container shells in this Chapter may not be enough to secure victory in a duel, leaving only the three main power shells.
Earth Giant is too violent; if not controlled properly, it might damage the swordsman’s shell beyond recovery and make it impossible for possession.
Using the skill ’Direct Vision’ here would be too conspicuous, hence, not an option.
The only option left is the Little Dragon shell.]
[You have possessed the Primordial Hermit’s shell!]
[You have used the ’Rainbow clamshell’ (tool)!]
[Rainbow clamshells emanate a misty fog that temporarily shapeshifts the unusual form of the shell to that of a regular person!]
There are still many Rainbow clamshells left, which are just right to use here.
Lin Xun removes the warrior’s clothes and dresses up the Hermit’s shell, then leaves the restroom.
[Another man on the stage took up the challenge, but was quickly dismembered by the Fire worshiping Heartless Swordsman.]
[The words ’Next one’ echoed throughout the venue, once again.]
[The innkeeper is still anxiously waiting for the warrior to return. You walk up to him, pat him on the shoulder and tell him, the warrior had eaten something wrong and is currently in the restroom.]
[You tell him, being the warrior’s friend, you will take over this duel.]
[With that, you ignore the bewildered look on the innkeeper’s face and leap onto the dueling platform...]
