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The thyme incense burned one by one. When it reached the fifth incense, the first person was ejected.
After that, people continued to be ejected. When the thyme incense burned to the 38th incense, 99 people were ejected, leaving only one person to continue the challenge.
"Senior Han hasn't come out yet."
"Nonsense. With Senior Han's strength, he can at least last until the 60th incense. I remember that last time, Senior Han lasted until the 61st incense."
"Well, then this time, Senior Han can at least last until the 61st incense. Maybe even the 62nd incense."
One had to know that in the challenges of the Small Sword Pagoda, the opponents would be stronger and more numerous as time passed. Naturally, the difficulty would increase.
Therefore, it was extremely difficult to hold on to every incense.
When the 60th incense burned, Han Ao was still not ejected. Xie Donghua and the others clenched their fists, their eyes flashing.
Compared to Han Ao, who was in the top 30, they were still too far behind.
Some people looked at Chu Mu, as if trying to see through Chu Mu's expression. However, Chu Mu's expression did not change. He was indifferent.
When the 61st incense burned, Han Ao still did not appear.
Everyone held their breaths because they felt that it was about time. Even if the 61st incense did not appear, the 62nd incense was very likely to appear.
When the 61st incense was about to burn out, a figure was ejected and landed on the ground.
"What a pity, it's not the 62nd incense yet." Someone shook his head regretfully.
Han Ao frowned slightly and did not say a word. He glanced at Chu Mu and walked back to his original spot.
Another two batches of students passed.
Chu Mu's name appeared on the Metal Sword Leaderboard.
"Look, it's Chu Mu."
"It's finally his turn."
"I wonder how many incense sticks he can last this time."
"It doesn't matter how long I last. In any case, my final ranking won't be able to compare to Senior Brother Han's."
"That's right. The bet between them was extremely unfair to begin with. Han Ao has been cultivating in the Outer House for more than a year and has the resources of the Ao Sword Gang. Chu Mu is just a new student without any background. "
"If Chu Mu is given some time, he might be able to catch up to Han Ao."
While everyone was talking, Chu Mu and the rest of the hundred people shot into the Small Sword Pagoda.
It was the same milky white room as last time.
A phantom slowly condensed. After three breaths of time, it appeared. Before it could even draw its sword, it was immediately killed by Chu Mu's sword. Blood splattered everywhere, dyeing the walls behind it red.
The enemies that appeared before him were not very strong in terms of Sword Qi cultivation or swordsmanship. Moreover, they had not comprehended the swordsmanship. As a result, Chu Mu often killed them all with a single strike.
Chu Mu once again displayed his high speed of slaughter.
If someone saw it with their own eyes, they would absolutely be extremely shocked. This sort of speed of slaughter was unparalleled.
In a flash, 30 incense sticks burned, and more than half of the people were already shot out of the Small Sword Pagoda.
This time, Lian Qingyun and Huangfu Changtian entered the Small Sword Pagoda together.
When the 36th incense stick was just about to burn, Lian Qingyun and Huangfu Changtian were shot out of the Small Sword Pagoda at practically the same time.
"Chu Mu hasn't come out yet." Lian Qingyun turned around to glance at the Small Sword Pagoda and said.
"He persisted until the 39th incense stick last time. He might be able to persist until the 40th incense stick this time," Huangfu Changtian said indifferently.
At the 39th incense stick, the enemies Chu Mu faced had become extremely formidable. Sword Qi cultivation at the peak of the Half-step Sword Qi, a formidable high level sword technique that was close to perfection, attainments in swordsmanship at the master level, and the support of 20% Concept.
Moreover, it wasn't one or two such formidable enemies, but six of them.
But Chu Mu's strength had obviously improved greatly when compared to the last time. Under the Cloud Shattering Sword Explosion that contained 30% Concept of Cloud, the six formidable enemies were directly pierced through by countless sword qi, causing them to be riddled with holes and perish.
The milky white color had already become blood red long ago, transforming into a blood colored purgatory, and the viscous blood that dripped down caused one to be horrified.
Even more formidable enemies appeared, and more than half of the sword qi within Chu Mu's Dantian was consumed, but he didn't suffer any harm.
"Kill!"
The golden edge tore through the sky and killed formidable enemies once again.
Chu Mu displayed his sword technique to the extreme. Every sword strike was like the wind and clouds, yet contained the sharpness and sharpness of metal, causing its might to be exceedingly formidable.
He ceaselessly utilized the Illusory Steps and Windwalk movement technique, advancing and retreating with ease.
Another 10 formidable enemies were killed. Last time, Chu Mu was killed here.
The formidable enemies that appeared once again were different. They actually knew how to use movement techniques, making it even harder for Chu Mu to deal with them.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Many figures surrounded Chu Mu. These formidable enemies were no longer as reckless as before. Instead, they knew how to work together, move around, and attack together. As a result, the pressure on Chu Mu multiplied.
However, in terms of movement techniques and movement techniques, Chu Mu's attainments were far above them. The fake Clear Breeze Sword swept up a cool breeze, enveloping the surroundings.
Swish! Swish! Formidable enemies were killed by Chu Mu one after another.
Another formidable enemy appeared. Chu Mu was surprised to discover that one of the formidable enemies used the same movement technique as him, the Illusory Steps.
However, this formidable enemy's Illusory Steps was only at the small success stage.
After being killed by Chu Mu, the next enemy that appeared used the Illusory Steps to reach five phantoms. Following that, death followed one after another. This was a formidable enemy with nine phantoms.
Ten formidable enemies besieged Chu Mu. Chu Mu displayed his full strength. His sword arts burst forth, and his figure changed. Nine phantoms appeared, exchanging blows with the enemy.
The Small Sword Pagoda was very mystical. Even if these formidable enemies appeared in the virtual world, their bodies and swords seemed to be real. Only when they dissipated when they were killed did people know that they were fake.
With the price of two sword strikes, Chu Mu killed these ten formidable enemies.
Ten formidable enemies seemed to be the limit of the number of formidable enemies that appeared at the same time.
"That's all?" Chu Mu looked at the blood-red purgatory of the room and frowned slightly.
At this time, another figure condensed. It was so fast that Chu Mu didn't have time to react. It had already finished condensing and a sword came slashing over.
Chu Mu counterattacked with his sword. At the same time, he stabbed forward and pierced through the enemy. However, he discovered that it was only a phantom.
The real formidable enemy appeared behind him. His sharp killing intent locked onto Chu Mu. His expression didn't change. Chu Mu used the Illusory Steps, and the phantom was pierced through by the enemy's sword.
It was clear that this formidable enemy was proficient in the Illusory Steps, and seemed to be even stronger than Chu Mu.
What was even stranger was that there was only one formidable enemy.
Chu Mu continuously used the Illusory Steps, and the enemy also continuously used the Illusory Steps. Both sides' phantoms overlapped and collided. Once they were defeated, new phantoms would immediately appear.
Nine phantoms flashed by. Chu Mu discovered that although this formidable enemy was also at the level of nine phantoms, his application was clearly superior.
Whether it was the speed of condensing phantoms after being defeated, or other aspects, Chu Mu was inferior to the enemy.
Raising his mind to 120%, Chu Mu forgot about everything else and focused on fighting this formidable enemy who was proficient in the Illusory Steps.
At this moment, Chu Mu was like a sponge, constantly absorbing the essence of the enemy's Illusory Steps. This was precisely what he was lacking.
Chu Mu had a feeling that if he could absorb the essence of this formidable enemy's Illusory Steps, then his Illusory Steps would rise to Dacheng's level.
As the two sides clashed, Chu Mu was too focused on absorbing the enemy's essence and couldn't dodge in time. He was stabbed by the sword, and the third wound was dripping with blood.
"So that's how it is. I understand now." Chu Mu suddenly realized.
This formidable enemy's Illusory Steps was superior to Chu Mu's in the fact that it alternated between real and fake. The nine phantoms he used all looked fake, but in the next breath, there was a high chance that one of them would become real. Because the real body would merge with the phantoms, it was impossible to guard against.
It was one thing to comprehend it, but it was another to put it into practice.
If it was anyone else, they would need at least several months to master it. However, Chu Mu's perception was extremely monstrous. After trying a dozen times, he finally found the feeling.
In an instant, he had a strange feeling, as if he had broken through some kind of shackle.
Taking a step forward, phantoms appeared, and the ten phantoms changed. Illusory Steps — — Perfection!
Once it reached perfection, Chu Mu immediately felt that he could change between the real and fake phantoms as he pleased.
The ten phantoms surrounded the enemy. His attainment in the Illusory Steps was above the enemy's, and coupled with his strong perception, Chu Mu immediately discovered the enemy's real body and stabbed him.
The enemy's reaction was also very fast. He hurriedly changed between real and fake, but he was still seen through by Chu Mu. In three strikes, Chu Mu beheaded him.
Before Chu Mu could let out a sigh of relief, ten more enemies rushed towards him. They all slashed out sword Qi at Chu Mu, as if they wanted to tear him apart.
Using the Illusory Steps to perfection, the nine phantoms instantly shattered. Chu Mu broke out of the encirclement and killed the enemy.
He secretly rejoiced. If the Illusory Steps had not reached perfection, then he would most likely have been 'killed' by that attack.
The three wounds caused Chu Mu to lose a lot of blood. Although they were fake, Chu Mu started to feel a little weak.
"It seems like I can't hold on for too long. I have to kill more in a short period of time. Only then can I get a higher ranking." Chu Mu said to himself. Using forty percent of the Concept of Wind, he used [Great Wind Moves the Forest] to kill the enemy.
Just as this group of enemies was defeated, the next group of ten people immediately rushed forward, brazenly attacking Chu Mu without fear of death.
Sword Aura!
In an instant, the killing moves of the ten enemies collapsed. Their bodies seemed to be frozen, and Chu Mu seized the opportunity to kill them.
Shattering Cloud Sword Explosion!
Countless clouds of sword Qi shot out, and the ten enemies that had just appeared were pierced through by the Shattering Cloud Sword Explosion before they could even attack.
Seizing the opportunity, Chu Mu attacked with all his strength.
However, after using the killing moves, the sword Qi was consumed very quickly. Not long after, the sword Qi in Chu Mu's dantian was completely used up. He could only use the Illusory Steps again to kill a few more enemies. However, after that, he was hit by the killing moves of the remaining enemies. His protective sword Qi shattered, and he directly 'died'. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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