A set of infantry armor weighs over fifty kilograms, and ordinary soldiers must be physically strong enough to wear such a set of armor on the battlefield.
Wu Shuangren moved around a bit, and found that the treatment of each joint was very reasonable and would not affect her flexibility.
"Come on, try cutting me with your knife."
Wu Shuangren handed his Fish-Dragon Saber to Bai Jinhuan.
"All out?"
Bai Jinhuan asked.
Wu Shuangren hesitated for a moment. "Fifty percent."
He wasn't afraid of getting hurt; he was heartbroken over the loss of his sword and armor.
When he saw those twenty armored infantrymen, he had only one thought in his mind—they're mine!
Bai Jinhuan, wielding the Fish-Dragon Saber, slashed towards Wu Shuangren's chest.
Wu Shuangren neither dodged nor avoided the blade, letting it strike him.
Bang!
A muffled thud.
Wu Shuangren stood motionless.
Both he and Bai Jinhuan immediately looked at the armor on their chests—only a few of the armor plates had a small crack.
Bai Jinhuan glanced at the Fish-Dragon Saber in his hand. "This blade is indeed a fine one."
If you were to use a regular knife, it might not even be able to damage the armor plates with a single strike; instead, it would likely chip and dull the blade.
Wu Shuangren touched the armor plate on his chest and said to Bai Jinhuan, "Use your full strength this time."
"Sure?"
"Sure."
"They're here!"
Bai Jinhuan didn't hold back either, unleashing his Internal Skill and sweeping his blade with all his might!
A sharp whistling sound rang out within the courtyard, followed by a flash of light from a blade.
Sizzle—
With a screeching sound, Wu Shuangren leaped backward.
This time, instead of standing still to take Bai Jinhuan's knife head-on, he leaped backward as the blade was about to strike him.
The armor plates of the infantry armor were polished to a very smooth finish, making it difficult for swords and knives to apply force and causing them to slip easily.
Furthermore, with Wu Shuangren actively deflecting the force and retreating, only 30% of Bai Jinhuan's strike, which had been at full power, actually landed, making it completely ineffective at breaking through the armor.
"If I had been wearing a suit of armor like that that day, I wouldn't have gotten hurt at all."
Wu Shuangren looked at the armor he was wearing and sighed.
Wearing such heavy armor, an ordinary soldier could easily take on multiple opponents, including three or four unarmored soldiers.
If worn by a martial artist, the so-called 'fighting across borders' would become much easier.
"A warrior in armor knows no bounds!"
Bai Jinhuan said to Wu Shuangren, "I saw this in a military book. Having a good set of armor will greatly enhance a warrior's combat power!"
Wu Shuangren nodded. "Now I finally understand why you wanted to practice with a weapon like the Guan Dao from the very beginning."
88- Traits upgrade test
In the world of martial arts, weapons like swords and sabers are the dominant weapons.
But on the battlefield, the Guan Dao, a long and heavy weapon, is the way to go for Bai Jinhuan!
After donning the infantry armor and having Bai Jinhuan slash him twice, Wu Shuangren had gained a deep understanding of the skill involved.
If Wu Shuangren encounters an enemy wearing heavy armor on the battlefield in the future, even if the Fish-Dragon Saber is a rare and excellent blade, he will have to expend more energy and stamina to harm the enemy.
However, if it were replaced with a long weapon or a heavy weapon, even if it couldn't penetrate armor, it could still injure the enemy through sheer force.
"I've practiced martial arts since I was a child, always dreaming of going to the battlefield someday, so I chose the Guan Dao (a type of halberd) when I was training in weapons."
Bai Jinhuan said, "Long weapons are not only advantageous against armored enemies, but also for mounted combat."
"Really."
Wu Shuangren nodded.
Unlike infantry combat, in mounted warfare, the longer the weapon, the more advantageous it is to strike the enemy first.
He was considering choosing a long weapon to practice with first, in preparation for the future.
"Come on, put on your armor too, let's practice."
Wu Shuangren said to Bai Jinhuan.
Bai Jinhuan did not refuse upon hearing this, and with Wu Shuangren's help, he also put on a set of infantry armor.
Wu Shuangren took a few steps back and sized him up. Bai Jinhuan was already burly, but wearing this armor made him look even more imposing, like an iron tower standing in the courtyard.
"They've arrived."
Wu Shuangren gripped the Fish-Dragon Saber tightly; the blade gleamed coldly in the sunlight.
"Bring it on!"
Bai Jinhuan gripped the Guan Dao tightly in his hand.
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Shuangren moved.
He stomped his right foot hard on the ground, and even with over fifty pounds of iron armor, he still charged forward like an arrow. The Fish-Dragon Saber swung up from below, and instead of using ' Wind Follows the Tiger's Roar ', he used ' Whirling Gale Shocks the Mountain ' as his starting move.
Bai Jinhuan reacted quickly, turning his Guan Dao horizontally and bringing the hilt towards the Fish-Dragon Saber.
When--!
The clanging of metal echoed throughout the courtyard.
Neither of them had fully recovered from their injuries, and they could feel a slight stagnation in their blood and qi circulation, so they dared not exert their full strength.
But since both of them were wearing armor, they had fewer concerns.
The moment the two weapons clashed, Bai Jinhuan felt a powerful force coming from the blade, which made his hands go numb!
Wu Shuangren was overjoyed, knowing the effect of the upgraded Traits.
The enhancement of Internal Skill strength has been increased!
Previously, when he fought Bai Jinhuan while wearing the [Match for One Person] weapon, even after his Internal Skill was enhanced, he was still slightly weaker than his opponent, relying on skillful maneuvering and finding weaknesses.
But at this moment, he felt that his Internal Skill was on par with Bai Jinhuan's!
Using the recoil from the collision, Wu Shuangren lowered his body and slashed at Bai Jinhuan's legs with his Fish-Dragon Saber.
This move changes extremely quickly; it's a variation evolved from "Wind Follows the Tiger's Roar," with the blade's momentum resembling a fierce tiger pouncing down to strike.
Bai Jinhuan quickly retreated, pressing down on the hilt of his sword in an attempt to parry.
But Wu Shuangren's blade suddenly changed direction halfway through, slashing upwards with the tip drawing a strange arc, aiming straight for Bai Jinhuan's abdomen.
This is the connection between ' Whirling Gale Shocks the Mountain ' and ' Wind Follows the Tiger's Roar ', Wu Shuangren uses with fluid grace and without any hesitation!
Bai Jinhuan had already fought Wu Shuangren many times and was familiar with his swordsmanship and footwork, but he was still startled at this moment. He hurriedly retreated and slashed down with his Guan Dao, trying to force Wu Shuangren back.
Wu Shuangren moved with ghostly speed, shifting to Bai Jinhuan's left side. His Fish-Dragon Saber changed from a thrusting motion to a sweeping motion, the blade whistling through the air as it slashed towards Bai Jinhuan's ribs.
Bai Jinhuan his Guan Dao upright, using the handle to parry.
When--!
Another loud bang.
Wu Shuangren did not retreat. Instead, he lunged forward, his Fish-Dragon Saber Blade sliding upward along the hilt of the Guan Dao, producing a series of ear-piercing friction sounds.
The blade slid rapidly, aiming straight for Bai Jinhuan's fingers that were gripping the knife.
Bai Jinhuan quickly let go, leaped backward, and the guandao slipped from his grasp. At the same time, he kicked the blade, causing it to spin in the air before he gripped it again.
But this retreat revealed a weakness in his defenses.
Wu Shuangren stepped forward and slashed down with the Fish-Dragon Saber once more. This strike was powerful and heavy, yet it also carried a touch of elegance, a perfect combination of the Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps and the Three Ultimates Tiger Baleful Intent Saber!
Bai Jinhuan parried, his Guan Dao held horizontally, but he swayed and stumbled.
Wu Shuangren's Internal Skill was comparable to his, but his swordsmanship was far superior!
In the past, when the two sparred, Wu Shuangren could win, but it often took dozens of moves to find an opening.
But today, Wu Shuangren's swordsmanship and footwork are more refined and fluid, even showing a hint of returning to simplicity!
Every move, every style, is just right, simple and straightforward.
On the fifth move, Wu Shuangren Fish-Dragon Saber once more.
With this strike, he used the power generation method of ' Whirling Gale Shocks the Mountain,' but the blade path was completely different. The blade drew an arc, slashing towards Bai Jinhuan's neck from the side.
Bai Jinhuan raised his guan dao upwards, attempting to block.
But Wu Shuangren's blade suddenly changed midway, from a slash to a thrust, aiming straight for Bai Jinhuan's throat.
Bai Jinhuan leaned back and swept his Guan Dao horizontally.
Wu Shuangren flicked his wrist, the blade turned horizontally, and slashed downwards.
When--!
This strike hit the very spot on the Guan Dao that was least vulnerable to force!
Bai Jinhuan felt a numbness in his arm, and almost dropped the Guan Dao.
Before he could regain his footing, Wu Shuangren's seventh strike came crashing down.
With this strike, Wu Shuangren's figure swayed, surging towards Bai Jinhuan like a tidal wave. The Fish-Dragon Saber drew an arc in the air, carrying an indomitable momentum!
Bai Jinhuan felt as if this strike was like a raging torrent, overwhelming everything and sealing off all his subsequent moves.
He gritted his teeth and barely managed to unleash a powerful strike, attempting to counter Wu Shuangren's attack with an offensive one.
But just before the collision, the Fish-Dragon Saber suddenly twisted, its edge sliding forward along the hilt of the guandao.
This incorporates variations of the Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps into swordsmanship!
Bai Jinhuan's expression changed, and he tried to withdraw his power.
But it was too late.
As the blade of the Fish-Dragon Saber slashed down, he had no choice but to release the hilt and abandon the sword.
The next instant, Wu Shuangren stepped forward, the tip of his blade pressed against Bai Jinhuan's nose.
Even if he's wearing heavy armor, this strike could still take his life!
"I lost."
Bai Jinhuan looked at Wu Shuangren with admiration.
Having sparred so many times, the two were quite familiar with each other. Bai Jinhuan's weaknesses and shortcomings were repeatedly pointed out by Wu Shuangren, and his martial arts skills improved as a result.
However, in today's sparring match, neither of them was fully recovered from their injuries and was not in their best condition, which only highlighted the difference in their techniques.
He was defeated in just seven moves.
In Bai Jinhuan's view, Wu Shuangren's swordsmanship had entered a new realm!
He had fought Wu Shuangren many times and had long ago discovered that Wu Shuangren's Internal Skill was not actually at the Third Rank rank.
But even if he were to face Third Rank martial artist, Bai Jinhuan believed that few could defeat him within ten moves.
But Wu Shuangren did it!
The official rankings determined by the imperial court cannot represent the true combat strength of a martial artist. In Bai Jinhuan's mind, Wu Shuangren is undoubtedly First Rate master!
Wu Shuangren sheathed his sword, a smile on his face.