He was very satisfied with the upgraded [Match for One Person] skill. Not only was his Internal Skill strength enhanced, but his technique was also significantly improved!
During their sparring session, he demonstrated the variations of the Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps using his swordsmanship, effectively acquiring a completely new swordsmanship technique!
Hou Huai once said that the Three Ultimates Tiger Baleful Intent Saber could only be considered Third Rate saber technique.
Even after several enhancements by [Match for One Person], it is still not considered top-tier.
Wu Shuangren believes that with this sword technique, he can definitely be ranked among the First Rate -tier!
89. The Mo Dao! Both men and horses were shattered.
Inside the courtyard, Wu Shuangren spent the entire day sparring with Bai Jinhuan.
The goal is simply to organize the newly enhanced sword techniques as quickly as possible.
It wasn't until late at night that Wu Shuangren memorized all the changes in the new sword technique before finally 'letting go' of Bai Jinhuan and allowing him to rest.
Based on the Three Ultimates Tiger Baleful Intent Saber, various variations of the Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps are incorporated, increasing the number of blade techniques from the original three to seven.
'This sword technique is called Cloud Tiger Seven Kills!'
Wu Shuangren gave his new sword technique a name.
The Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps Xu Nanzhi taught him was originally intended to complement his swordsmanship, but after being modified by [Match for One Person], it has now become a perfect match with Cloud Tiger Seven Kills!
Wu Shuangren walked to an open space in the courtyard, holding the Fish-Dragon Saber, and practiced the Cloud Tiger Seven Kills.
He crouched low, his knees slightly bent like Crouching Tiger a mountain cliff, the blade trailing diagonally behind him.
This is a ready-to-go starting stance, incorporating the power-building technique of "precursor to the rising tide" from the Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps. The flow of qi and blood within the body is also building up, ready to unleash a thunderous strike at any moment.
This is the first move of Cloud Tiger Seven Kills – Tiger Lies Hidden in the Abyss!
After using the remaining six killing moves, you can return to the first move and launch a new attack from that move.
Wu Shuangren had been crouching low, suddenly sprang up, his blade moving with him in a slanting arc of light. This move was derived from "Wind Follows the Tiger's Roar," but incorporated the rising and changing force of "Tide Surge." The blade's path was no longer straight, but carried a spiraling force, specifically designed to break through defenses.
This is the second move of Cloud Tiger Seven Kills, ' Wind Rises and Clouds Surge '...
Wu Shuangren practiced his swordsmanship in the courtyard, the wind whistling through the air, and the sound of a tiger's roar and a surging tide seemed to echo through the courtyard!
Early the next morning.
Wu Shuangren brought up the matter of practicing with long weapons to Bai Jinhuan.
Anyone who wants to master a weapon needs a master to teach them.
But Wu Shuangren doesn't need to go through all that trouble, because he has [Match for One Person].
His idea was to directly 'adapt' the Cloud Tiger Seven Kills sword technique to a long weapon, so the best long weapon he chose was also a sword.
"Although the Guan Dao I use is also a sword, its principles incorporate some techniques from spears and staffs, making it quite different from the swordsmanship you use, Commander."
After listening to Wu Shuangren's idea, Bai Jinhuan said to him, "Commander, if you want long weapons and short weapons to have something in common, so that you can use your swordsmanship with a long weapon by making slight modifications, I suggest you choose a weapon like a horse-slaying sword."
"Let's go, you come with me to the storeroom to choose weapons."
Wu Shuangren said to Bai Jinhuan.
Among the items taken from the Xie residence were a large number of weapons. In addition to standard-issue weapons, there were also some custom-made 'fine pieces'.
The two entered a side room that had been temporarily converted into a storeroom, where rows of weapon racks were placed.
The weapons were all available, including swords, spears, and halberds, all transported from the Xie residence.
Wu Shuangren walked straight towards the longsword area.
On the weapon rack were the two-handed horse-slaying sabers that Bai Jinhuan had just mentioned, with blades three feet long and handles four feet long; there were also the Guan Dao used by Bai Jinhuan, as well as several strangely shaped long-handled broadswords.
What kind of knife is this?
Wu Shuangren suddenly pointed to a long sword and asked.
This is a long, jet-black sword. The blade is over four feet long, the handle is also over four feet long, and the total length of the sword is nearly three meters.
The handle is almost as thick as a wrist, the blade is double-edged, and its shape is between a knife and a sword, thick in the middle and thin at the edges, forming a prismatic shape.
Wu Shuangren stepped forward and gripped the hilt of the knife with one hand.
It's quite heavy; I'd estimate it weighs over 30 pounds.
Bai Jinhuan approached for a closer look, thought for a moment, and said somewhat uncertainly, "This... should be a Mo Dao." (Note 1)
"Mo Dao!"
Wu Shuangren's eyes lit up.
He had heard of the weapon's great reputation, and one sentence in particular left a deep impression on him—
Both men and horses were annihilated!
It is said that this sword is a powerful weapon against cavalry; with a single strike, it can cleave both man and horse in two!
"Military texts record that this is a weapon from the previous dynasty, a deadly weapon for cutting down horses."
Bai Jinhuan said, "Those who wield the Mo Dao must be physically strong, line up in front, and confront the cavalry like a wall, crushing both men and horses!"
"After the founding of this dynasty, a batch of Mo Dao (陌刀) were forged, and elite soldiers were selected from the Imperial Guard to form Mo Dao squads. However, due to the excessive cost of forging Mo Dao and the extremely high arm strength required of the soldiers, it was gradually replaced by spears and horse-chopping swords. I never expected that the Xie family would actually have two Mo Dao in their collection."
Bai Jinhuan, as expected of someone who had studied military strategy for several years, was knowledgeable and experienced.
Wu Shuangren took a few steps back and practiced a few moves with his hands holding the Mo Dao.
To cleave, slice, or stab.
The wind howled through the side room!
Although this sword is a long-handled weapon, Wu Shuangren tried to Cloud Tiger Seven Kills and found it wasn't too awkward.
This means that by modifying only a few moves, one can use the Cloud Tiger Seven Kills with the Mo Dao.
"That's it!"
Wu Shuangren made a decision immediately.
Bai Jinhuan nodded. "This Mo Dao (陌刀) does indeed meet your requirements, Commander."
There were two Mo Dao swords on the weapon rack, and Wu Shuangren immediately thought of Xu Yu.
"There are two swords here, so Xu Yu can practice with them too."
Wu Shuangren said.
Xu Yu with superhuman strength and amazing arm strength, which made him a perfect match for the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword).
If there is another war in the future, we will not use our fists or heads to attack the enemy again.
Wu Shuangren, carrying two Mo Dao swords, left the room with Bai Jinhuan and went to have Xu Yu summoned.
"Try this knife."
Wu Shuangren handed over the second Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword).
Xu Yu took it with both hands and weighed it in his hand a Xu Yu times.
How are you feeling?
"A little light."
Even Bai Jinhuan's Guan Dao weighed over forty jin (approximately 20 kg), so the thirty-odd jin (approximately 25 kg) Mo Dao was indeed too light for Xu Yu.
Wu Shuangren smiled and said, "Use this for now, and I'll have someone specially make you a weapon of the right weight later."
Xu Yu nodded vigorously. "Okay!"
Next, Wu Shuangren had Xu Yu practice the most basic slashing techniques on the side, while he sparred with Bai Jinhuan using a Mo Dao, and during the sparring, Cloud Tiger Seven Kills.
Sure enough, after being enhanced by [Match for One Person], Cloud Tiger Seven Kills was perfectly utilized on the Mo Dao!
Next, Wu Shuangren only needs to memorize all the details and then practice them in depth.
While Wu Shuangren was studying the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword), the letter he wrote had already been sent to Bo County.
The candlelight flickered in the wind, casting long shadows of two people onto the mottled brick wall.
Wu Dongrong and Liao Yu sat in the lobby, reading the letter written by Wu Shuangren.
"... ambushed by the Xie Clan Chamber of Commerce and the West River Gang, the enemy was routed, and the West River Gang Li Ming and second-in- Chen Xiao were killed... The Xie Mansion was breached, and Xie Jingshan was killed..."
Liao Yu leaned close to the lamp and read it aloud, his face filled with amazement, "How long has it been?, and this child has already achieved this?!"
Wu Dongrong's face showed worry.
Although Wu Shuangren spoke lightly in his letter, as if he had only encountered a bunch of chickens and dogs, whom he had easily defeated.
But Wu Dongrong was a veteran of the battlefield, and he could imagine the dangers involved.
"I kind of regret letting him go to West River Market to do business."
Wu Dongrong sighed.
Note 1: Historically, no actual artifacts of the Mo Dao (陌刀) have been unearthed to date. The Mo Dao described in this book is based on the style used by Zhang Jin in the movie "The Mad Swordsman" (陌路狂刀). Those interested can search for it online.
90. Massive recruitment
Liao Yu glanced at his brother beside him, recalling the question he had asked Wu Shuangren back then.
'You want to build a second Mo Family?'
'Too small.'
'...'
Liao Yu shook his head. "Your Shuangren has lofty ambitions and is not one to be idle. Once he starts something, he can't stop."
Wu Dongrong held the letter in his hand, remaining silent.
'Some things, once started, can't be stopped.'
Liao Yu's words resonated with him.
From initially gathering only 100 people for training, to later expanding by 100, and then by another 100.
Now, Wu Shuangren has written back again, telling Wu Dongrong and Liao Yu—
Continue recruiting militia in Bo County; recruit as many as you can this time!
The fourth day after the Xie family was destroyed.
A convoy entered the county seat of Bo County.
The convoy consisted of flatbed carts, each covered with a white burlap sack, beneath which lay corpses.
This came from West River Market. Wu Shuangren sent a team of militiamen to send the remains of the militiamen who died in that battle back to Bo County, so that these people could return to their roots.
The news spread quickly, and the families of the militiamen who rushed to the scene identified the remains on a cart, weeping bitterly.
Wu Dongrong and Liao Yu had already learned of this matter in their letter, and they brought a hundred militiamen to greet the convoy early in the morning.
A hundred militiamen stood in formation to the side, watching this scene with a heavy heart.
Many people even considered giving up and wanting to quit the group training.
After all the families of the fallen militiamen had arrived, Wu Dongrong nodded to Liao Yu.
Liao Yu stepped forward, channeling his Internal Skill, and shouted:
"Fellow villagers, listen to me!"
Everyone turned to look at the constable.
"From the day you sent your kids to participate in the militia training and to join the army, you should have been mentally prepared for this!"
Hearing these words, everyone felt even more like crying.
"But--"