Peerless Saber Technique

For a time, all eyes were on him.

Because he was the only one with a superior vital energy talent, even the elder stared intently, wanting to know Qin Bo's strength.

Qin Bo stood in the center of the plaza, his expression calm.

He closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and circulated his vital energy throughout his body.

In an instant, a powerful and restrained aura emanated from him, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble.

When he opened his eyes again, a sharp light flashed in them.

He didn't know when, but he was already holding that familiar butcher knife in his hand.

The blade trembled slightly, emitting a low hum, as if echoing its master's powerful will.

At this moment, there was an uproar from the crowd below.

"What kind of knife is that?! Why is it so wide?"

"It feels like a kitchen knife!"

"No, that's a specialized butcher knife. I've seen it at a butcher's stall before."

"Hiss... a butcher knife?! Could this Qin Bo actually be a butcher?"

"Hard to say, even if he is a butcher, he's still stronger than you and me."

Qin Bo ignored the crowd's discussion, concentrating all his attention on the butcher knife in his hand.

He tapped his feet lightly, and his figure rushed towards the boulder on the side of the plaza like lightning.

The boulder was more than two people tall and was used by the Demon Suppressing Division to test the strength of martial artists.

Just as everyone was puzzled, Qin Bo had already arrived in front of the boulder.

He raised the butcher knife high in his hand, and with a roar, he unleashed a killing move.

A huge blood-colored saber light instantly bloomed from the blade, carrying the momentum of splitting the heavens and the earth, and slashed fiercely at the boulder.

With a loud "BOOM!", the boulder was instantly split in half, gravel splashed, and smoke billowed.

But the saber light did not dissipate, continuing to rush forward.

It plowed a deep gully in the ground, and gradually disappeared only after traveling dozens of meters.

"This... this power!"

"With just one move, he split the boulder in half, and with such amazing remaining power!"

Everyone below was so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths.

Those who had originally looked down on Qin Bo for holding a butcher knife also completely put away their contempt.

A hint of surprise and appreciation flashed in the eyes of the black-robed elder, and he nodded to himself:

"This child not only has powerful vital energy, but his comprehension and application of martial skills are also beyond ordinary people. Given time, he will surely achieve great things."

Qin Bo took a step forward suddenly, unleashing the improved Pig Slaughtering Saber Technique.

This time, he was no longer simply injecting power into the saber technique.

Instead, he integrated his understanding of martial arts, his perception of power, and the experience he had accumulated in countless battles.

The saber light flickered, shining like a blood-colored rainbow.

Every slash carried the momentum of splitting mountains and rocks, and where the saber light passed, deep cracks appeared on the ground.

Not only that, but as the saber technique was performed, a layer of blood-colored halo faintly appeared around Qin Bo's body.

In the halo, it seemed as if countless bloody figures were roaring and surging, which was an anomaly produced by the high fusion of his vital energy and spiritual power.

"This... this saber technique is so powerful!"

"His control over power is simply beyond imagination!"

The surrounding martial artists exclaimed, they had never seen such a shocking martial arts demonstration.

A hint of surprise and gratification flashed in the eyes of the black-robed elder.

He knew that the Demon Suppressing Division had found a treasure this time.

Then Qin Bo sheathed his knife and stood still.

"Martial artist, saber technique, power!"

Qin Bo's short words fell, and after a brief silence, there was thunderous applause and exclamations.

Everyone was completely convinced by the powerful strength and superb saber technique he had demonstrated with a butcher knife.

"Young Qin, not bad. I suppose your saber technique has reached the state where man and knife are one?!"

The black-robed elder approached and asked.

"Yes, Elder has good eyes."

"Truly a great talent!"

"The Demon Suppressing Division will have successors in the future."

After the elder praised him, he finally allowed Qin Bo to step down.

"With the first two assessments concluded, we have a basic understanding of everyone's capabilities."

"I'll preface the third assessment with a few words."

"Before the assessment begins, you still have the opportunity to withdraw from joining the Demon Suppressing Division."

As the elder's words fell, some people began to whisper amongst themselves.

Most of them didn't know the content of the assessment.

"The third assessment is… combat!"

"This combat exercise will involve you facing anomalies alone, which may involve life-threatening situations."

As soon as these words came out, the crowd erupted.

Many people showed hesitation on their faces, and some even began to back down.

After all, anomalies have always been mysterious and terrifying, and if dealt with improperly, one could very likely lose their life.

"This... this is too dangerous, I originally thought it would just be sparring with other examinees."

A tall, thin man said with a pale face.

"Yeah, if we lose our lives, then everything is gone. I think I'll just withdraw."

A fat man next to him wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and muttered to himself.

While everyone was discussing, Qin Bo remained calm, with even a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

As long as he faced anomalies, he could continue to collect lifespan, and he would soon need to start spending lifespan to cultivate.

"Silence!"

The black-robed elder shouted sternly, and the arena instantly fell silent.

"The Demon Suppressing Division bears the heavy responsibility of fighting anomalies and protecting the common people."

"If you don't even have this bit of courage, how can you talk about taking on this responsibility? Now, those who want to withdraw can step forward."

For a time, some people slowly stepped forward and stood aside.

Most of these people had ashamed expressions on their faces, but the instinct for survival still overcame their longing for the Demon Suppressing Division.

The Demon Suppressing Division guards waiting on the side, however, wore smiles on their faces.

Obviously, this also counted as a kind of assessment, but the details were unknown.

"Very good, those who remain are all courageous. Guards, take those who have withdrawn out."

"The rest of you, prepare yourselves. Next, I will send you separately to different anomalous locations."

"Remember, your goal is to survive there for three days and collect as much information about the anomalies as possible. After three days, regardless of the outcome, someone will bring you back."

The black-robed elder said.

"If there are no problems, go down and prepare!"

"The third assessment will begin on time in the evening."

Qin Bo returned to his temporary residence and began to prepare for the upcoming assessment.

He carefully inspected his butcher knife.

Although this butcher knife was something he had taken from Master Li's home.

But in the end, it was still an ordinary object, and it might soon be unable to keep up with his strength.

"System, oh System, do you have any divine weapons or the like?!"

"Seeing as you've bound to a host like me, give me a good knife!"

There was no response in the silent room.

Qin Bo couldn't help but roll his eyes.