Demi-Human Sword Saint

Demi-Human? A sword saint?

Jia Paer narrowed his eyes. There was no such species as "Demi-Human" in this world. The concept was roughly the same as "humanoid," such as Goblin, ogres, and so on.

Specifically refers to species that are similar in size to humans but have relatively lower intelligence.

As for races with normal intelligence such as elves, dwarves, and Orcs, they are actually all members of the concept of "humanity," and the different names are just for further subdivision.

Incidentally, people like Jia Paer are generally referred to as humans by other races, and pure humans do not seem to have any distinctive features that can distinguish them from other races.

The Demi-Human Sword Saint's appearance looks somewhat similar to Goblin, perhaps he is a variant of one of them.

Jia Paer recalled the Goblin he had seen before, all of them low-intelligence, filthy creatures who only knew how to seek pleasure.

Not only Goblin, but all humanoid races are in the same depraved state, Demi-Human are probably no better.

When did inferior Demi-Human become entitled to the title of sword saint?

That frail body, deformed bones, and hunched back—could he really possess swordsmanship worthy of a "Sword Saint"?

Disdain for humanoid beings is a "education" that everyone receives from childhood, and indeed, humanoid beings have not produced a single outstanding figure in hundreds of years, so it's no wonder they are discriminated against.

Jia Paer shared this idea, but unlike others, he respected every opponent wielding a sword, even those who were humanoid.

"Rub--"

He drew his longsword and assumed a simple stance.

Since he has the title of Sword Saint, I'll test his swordsmanship. That's what Jia Paer thought.

In order to have more time to feel the opponent's skills, he adopted a stance that was not his usual one.

The Demi-Human Sword Saint didn't speak, whether because he couldn't communicate or didn't want to, he simply gripped his sword hilt and charged forward.

"Their stance is very experienced, and their speed is also very fast,"

After just one glance at the other person's posture, Jia Paer put aside his previous doubts.

Regardless of the opponent's swordsmanship skills, this posture already shows that he has been immersed in swordsmanship for a long time.

The Demi-Human Sword Saint swiftly rushed in front of Jia Paer and unleashed a quick Drawing Blade Slash with incredible speed, the Stars Linked Sword in his hand gleaming faintly.

Jia Paer raised his sword to defend, enveloping the blade with abundant battle qi, thus preventing the obviously sharper Stars Linked Sword from severing the blade. However, the force transmitted from the opponent surprised him.

Despite his frail body, he was able to unleash a force that made my arms go numb.

In the Lands Between, Demi-Human might be weaklings that anyone could bully, but things are different here, especially since it's the Demi-Human Sword Saint Ongji.

The most powerful strike is the moment the Drawing Blade Slash is drawn from its sheath!

After his initial attack was blocked, the Demi-Human Sword Saint followed up with a double slash, which was just as swift and ruthless as before. Although the power had decreased, it was still not to be underestimated.

"Very good!"

While resisting, Jia Paer couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. The sound of swords clashing against each other in the room was clear and crisp, a sound that would delight anyone who knew swordsmanship.

"Ping! Ping!"

Both sides were increasing their speed, and the fierce battle caused the air in the room to become chaotic. Sparks flashed constantly. Even the simple act of blacksmithing could be so visually appealing. The special effects at this moment were no less impressive than magic!

If you look closely, you'll notice that Jia Paer is always on the defensive. When the Demi-Human Sword Saint speeds up, he speeds up too, as if he's coordinating with his opponent's rhythm to put on a show.

Having not sparred with a master swordsman for a long time, he was itching to fight and didn't want the battle to end so quickly.

That's right. Even now, Jia Paer still believes that as long as he takes it seriously, the battle will end in an instant.

"Ping ping ping—"

The Demi-Human Sword Saint always manages to strike in tricky situations. He coordinates his swordsmanship with his body perfectly, using his small stature to complete a unique set of sword techniques.

Jia Paer enjoyed the feeling of walking on the edge of a blade, being able to enjoy the swordsmanship of his enemies and gain new insights between life and death, although at his level, he rarely gained any new insights.

Playing with a knife can be addictive, but the novelty wears off after a while.

This Demi-Human Sword Saint seemed only capable of close-quarters combat with him. While his swordsmanship was undoubtedly superb, surpassing even more than half of the people Jia Paer had ever encountered in his life, such tactics were undeniably rigid.

"It's time to end this,"

Jia Paer suddenly exerted force to deflect the opponent's Stars Linked Sword, and in the instant that the Demi-Human Sword Saint adjusted his stance, he activated his Weapon Skill.

[Flowing Water Stance], [Wind Breaking Stance], [Giant's Arm]

These three Weapon Skills all have one thing in common: maximizing Jia Paer's speed.

In the end, he unleashed his ultimate attack—[Accelerated Slash]!

With the four types of rapid Weapon Skill combined, along with Jia Paer's own inherent qualities, this move was so powerful that no one on this continent could see it with the naked eye.

Time accelerated to its limit, and the movements of the Demi-Human Sword Saint became incredibly slow. The Weapon Skill was about to strike him, and his frail body would likely be cleaved in two.

"You played very well, but unfortunately, I'm the one who will win." Jia Paer's eyes flashed with a sharp light; his killing blow was imminent.

"Whoosh!"

The wind pressure generated by the swing of the sword swept across the entire room, and the floor cracked with countless tiny fissures as a result of this move.

His eyes widened slightly because...

The Demi-Human Sword Saint descended from the sky and landed steadily on the ground.

It was dodged?

Was his Accelerated Slash dodged?

Jia Paer believed he had mastered everything about the Demi-Human Sword Saint, even though his opponent's speed had reached its limit during the clash just now.

But why does it suddenly unleash a speed that's enough to dodge the Accelerated Slash?!

Before he could think, the Demi-Human Sword Saint had already appeared in front of him in a thrusting stance.

When did you arrive?

Jia Paer managed to calm himself down in an instant, but it was too late to dodge the attack.

Therefore, at this point, one should trade injury for injury!

He unleashed a powerful sword strike. At such close range, as long as the speed wasn't too slow, the strike would definitely hit. The only consideration was how to maximize the killing power.

However, yet again...

"Bang!"

A cloud of smoke suddenly erupted from the spot where the Demi-Human Sword Saint stood, Jia Paer's sword strike missed again!

What kind of move is this?

He had never seen such a move before, so he quickly looked around for his opponent. As expected, the Demi-Human Sword Saint appeared behind him.

Jia Paer turned and slashed, and with another "bang," the enemy suddenly appeared in mid-air, raising the Stars Linked Sword and slashing down.

Jia Paer had encountered many enemies who could teleport, but this was the first time he had ever seen an enemy that teleported while also possessing "invincibility frames" and superb swordsmanship.

The Demi-Human Sword Saint has mastered this Forge Fire, which resembles Concealing Mist Raptor, to perfection, and its absurdly high mobility leaves opponents breathless.

At least in the short term, Jia Paer is unable to adapt, and he is currently playing rather poorly.

The Demi-Human Sword Saint may just be an ordinary boss in the Elden Ring, but in his backstory, he is a grandmaster.

If you put him in this world, he would be no less than Jia Paer, who is also a sword saint.

At this moment, Jia Paer completely abandoned his slight contempt and placed the Demi-Human Sword Saint on an equal footing with himself.

Activate the Gift: Grave Lord Greatsword Dance!

Countless Greatsword rose from the ground, successfully forcing back the Demi-Human Sword Saint. Jia Paer seized the opportunity to adjust his stance and charged forward in one fell swoop.

But at that moment, the Demi-Human Sword Saint suddenly adopted a completely different starting stance than before. Upon seeing this, Jia Paer's alarm bells rang, and he hurriedly retreated.

The next second, countless sword lights burst forth, and the chilling azure sword lights danced wildly in the room, causing the ground to freeze into a layer of frost!

This move is strikingly similar to the Dimensional Slash of that man who's full of POWER!

"I can do that trick too,"

The instant the "Dimensional Slash" ended, Jia Paer lunged forward and unleashed a similar attack.

Demi-Human Sword Saint kept flicking his sword, as if reading a command, and with the last flick, he once again turned into smoke and reappeared in mid-air.

Jia Paer was already used to this move. He calculated the distance and stepped back, a distance that would cause his opponent's move to miss, while he could also launch a quick attack.

However, at that moment, the Stars Linked Sword emitted a light.

Like countless stars converging, the scattered glimmers of light formed a long line on the blade!

His attack range has been greatly increased!

Are there any moves we haven't seen before?!

Jia Paer raised his sword to defend, but the Demi-Human Sword Saint's speed increased even more at this moment. The azure Stars Linked Sword danced in the room, mysterious, beautiful, and deadly.

This move can even be combined with smoke, allowing for both offense and evasion, making it a perfect tactic.

Jia Paer suddenly had many wounds on his body, all of which emanated a chilling aura. If it weren't for his superior physique and immunity to certain abnormal effects like freezing, he would have been turned into an ice sculpture by now.

Stars Linked Sword constantly traversed the battlefield, its movement trajectory impossible for ordinary people to detect.

This is the power that only a true sword saint possesses!

"Good!"

At this critical moment, Jia Paer's fighting spirit only increased, his battle aura condensed on his longsword, he burst open his shirt to reveal his solid muscles, his eyes were full of high fighting spirit, and he clashed swords with the Demi-Human Sword Saint without regard for his injuries!

He wanted to take back what he said earlier; the Demi-Human Sword Saint had surpassed 99% of the people he, Jia Paer, had ever seen!

His surging fighting spirit unleashed his power, and his boundless domineering will surged forth. Ignoring his injuries, he charged forward. Stars Linked Sword left a huge wound on his body, he seized the hard-won opening and struck the Demi-Human Sword Saint.

The attack was interrupted, and the Demi-Human Sword Saint was sent flying by the blow.

This unexpected situation even startled Jia Paer, before he suddenly realized what was going on.

No matter how exquisite the swordsmanship, some physiological defects cannot be made up for. The Demi-Human body is ultimately too fragile, so fragile that it can be stunned by a single sword strike.

"You must have been dissatisfied with your weak body, which is why you chose to hone your swordsmanship, right?"

Jia Paer took a deep breath and paid his respects to the Demi-Human Sword Saint who staggered to his feet.

The opponent is the undisputed Sword Saint, a title that needs no one's recognition, nor is anyone qualified to recognize it.

Faced with such an enemy, there was only one thing he could do—give it his all.

"Again!"

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Moments later, as Jia Paer was being held by the Force's chokehold, he admitted that he had spoken a little too loudly.

What?! There are even moves I've never seen before!?

Rings of magical energy emanated from the Demi-Human Sword Saint's hands; it was this magical energy that bound Jia Paer's body, and the latter needed time to break free.

But before he could break free, the opponent's Stars Linked Sword would pierce his chest.

This is it, we're doomed.

At that very moment, the Demi-Human Sword Saint made an unexpected move.

He glanced at Jia Paer, but instead of drawing his sword, he flung him behind him, slamming him heavily to the ground.

"Why?"

Jia Paer blurted out the question instinctively. Just now was clearly the best opportunity to kill him in one fell swoop.

The Demi-Human Sword Saint remained silent, simply readjusting his stance, his eyes fixed solely on the battle.

At that moment, Jia Paer suddenly felt that he had lost.

He may not have lost in swordsmanship yet.

However, in terms of morality, he felt that he had lost completely. His opponent did not take advantage of his restraint to draw his sword, as if to say: I have the ability to kill you, but I only want to compete with swordsmanship.

The other party's uprightness and integrity have earned Jia Paer's respect.

He bowed deeply to the Demi-Human Sword Saint, a smile on his face, and continued to join the heated battle with his sword in hand!

After an unknown amount of time, Jia Paer, covered in blood, leaned on his chipped longsword. On the ground in front of him lay the Demi-Human Sword Saint.

In the end, Jia Paer was victorious.

The bodies of Demi-Human are too weak; they will stagger when hit, and will fall to the ground if they suffer a heavy blow.

When he went all out, disregarding his injuries and choosing to trade blows, the defeat of the Demi-Human Sword Saint was inevitable.

"I will never forget you in my entire life,"

The enemy's body turned to dust and gradually dissipated. Jia Paer thought for a moment, then stuck his already dulled longsword into the ground, seemingly as a tombstone for the enemy.

Such an enemy deserves respect.

"I haven't felt this good in a long time,"

He stretched his muscles and bones, and the injuries on his body suddenly healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. Even the bloodstains on his body were absorbed. Apart from looking a little disheveled, he looked as if he had not experienced a battle.

Jia Paer did indeed go all out in the battle just now, but this all-out effort refers to his "swordsmanship." He kept his abilities, which he considered unrelated to swordsmanship, hidden within his body.

An altar appeared in the room once again, but this time he did not regain his humanity, nor did the teleportation chest appear; it seemed that this was the end.

He's already the first person to clear the Roguelike level!

A purple dot of light floated above the altar, attracting people's attention. Jia Paer walked over, picked it up, and smiled.

It was a uniquely shaped sword, with tiny pieces of pyroxene inlaid on its blade, like twinkling stars.

[Stars Linked Sword]

Unselected fragments of pyroxene are embedded in the blade, forming a sword resembling a network of stars. This is the weapon of the Demi-Human Swordsman. When the Queen bestowed this sword upon them, the swordsmen swore an oath—to find the truth at the end of the star-studded path.

[Weapon Skill: Ongji's Stars Linked]

"I'll accept it,"

He solemnly accepted the Stars Linked Sword. Without much explanation, he could tell that the sword would not disappear after he left this place; this was his reward for clearing the level.

Perhaps this also symbolizes the recognition he received from that Demi-Human Sword Saint?

Unfortunately, he ultimately did not win through swordsmanship, but rather by exploiting his opponent's physical weaknesses.

If he were to meet the other person again when he came here next time, he would definitely fight him fair and square with his sword.

Along with the Stars Linked Sword, another reward option is that he can truly learn one skill from this Roguelike journey, specifically Weapon Skill and magic, as well as a large number of souls.

What else could he choose? He could only choose magic: the Carian Greatsword.

Jia Paer let out a breath of stale air; he felt somewhat exhausted and knew it was time to go back and rest.

But just then, he suddenly felt something was wrong. Looking at the Stars Linked Sword in his hand, this feeling of unease grew stronger.

What was his initial reason for entering the Zane Dungeon?

The Storyteller Staff behind him and the magic of the Carian Greatsword spurred him on, and he muttered to himself:

"Didn't I come here to find Tear Drop Larva?"

I've already cleared the game, but where's the Tear Drop Larva?!

"Truly worthy of being called a Sword Saint; even his scattered Spirit Power is comparable to that of a group of people."

In the city lord's room, Gong Qiying recorded the footage of the battle in Jia Paer, which was quite spectacular.

The Demi-Human Sword Saint Ongji was already very strong. Under the effect of the [Strength Balance] authority, he had grown to a slightly weaker B-rank when he fought Jia Paer, probably between B- and B-.

Jia Paer's ability to defeat such an enemy, and even have some strength left over, is truly terrifying.

It is said that he is already a well-known high-level expert among humans, and judging from his performance, he can be classified as B-level or even B+.

But

Gong Qiying frowned, feeling a bit low.

If a high-level powerhouse like the Sword Saint is only at the B level, then who will fight against the A-level monsters he might release in the future?

Are top-tier players from all over the world teaming up to raid this dungeon?

He suddenly had a strange feeling, as if the world's strength wasn't as high as he had imagined.

"Let's assume that's the case first,"

Gong Qiying looked at the several letters that had reappeared on the Shrine. These were from the Astar Alliance and several other dungeons.

His impending Deathmatch with the Calamity Nest Dungeon was approaching, and other dungeon lords sent letters to inquire about his well-being.

However, he remembered that he only told the Astar Alliance about this news. How did the others find out about it?

Putting that issue aside for now, he was thinking about the assumption he had just made.

"The battle with the Calamity Nest Dungeon will prove whether my hypothesis is correct,"

He is now eager to know the strength of the other dungeons.

In the "Synergies" module, Jia Paer's bond value is rising rapidly.

He's about to break through the 20 mark, so he can use him to kill bugs in the Calamity Nest Dungeon.

Gong Qiying had a premonition that this would be an easy and enjoyable battle of frying fish.