The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 149: Flowing Water Air Control Circle

Looking back.

That was two and a half years ago.

One day, two months after Ayase Ayatsuji entered the Pogun Academy, a man with a skull tattoo on his chest, Kurashiki Kurato, known as the swordsman killer, came to challenge his father.

result.

Her father was defeated, seriously injured and unconscious, the dojo was taken away, and the disciples were dismissed. She was unable to take the dojo back from that man, and important dojos were trampled upon by evil people.

She lost everything that day.

Of course, in order to take back the gym, Ayase Ayatsuji would challenge Kurashiki Kurato almost every day.

At first, the other party teased her and enjoyed her miserable defeat. But in the end, the other party seemed to be tired of watching her and simply let her be rejected and ignored the challenge.

Therefore, if anyone wants to challenge him again, the only one left is Nanaho Kenbu Matsuri, who will fight him in that match.

Both of them are in the third grade.

My father's life is coming to an end.

The next Seven Star Sword Festival is the last chance. If I miss this opportunity, my father’s soul will be imprisoned in deep despair.

and so……

"I'm going to win! I'm going to win no matter if I get my hands dirty or not!"

Ayase Ayatsuji tightly grasped the withered hands of his father who was in a coma on the hospital bed.

No matter what means are used, the most important thing is to achieve the result. If the weak must defeat the strong, they must do whatever it takes. This is reality.

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One p.m.

The sixth training hall of Pojun Academy.

"Alright! It's almost time. Sorry to have kept you waiting! Today's first match is about to begin! I will be the commentator for this match..."

The commentator is heating up the atmosphere.

Zun Zun was sitting in the audience at this time, along with Stella, Kurogane Shizuku and Arisuin Nagi. None of them happened to have any tryouts today.

"Ikki, are you okay?"

“Brother…”

"I think this battle will be tough."

They all looked at Ikki Kurogane who was slowly walking towards the battle circle with some worry. Although he seemed to be fine on the surface, his special moves had been used up. Could he still compete with Ayase Ayase Tsuji?
Zun Zun was also very curious about how Ikki Kurogane, who had lost his trump card, would deal with Ayatsuji Ayase, who had already learned the Wall Building Style.

The buzzer signaling the start of the game blew loudly.

At the same time——

Holding the jet-black blade in hand, Ikki Kurogane rushed towards Ayase Ayase with the reaction speed of a sprinter. He lowered his body and ran not only by the strength of his legs but also by using the tendons of his entire body, and his speed was like a gust of wind.

The perfect opening surprise.

But Ayase Ayase seemed to see through it all. She did not block like an ordinary swordsman. Instead, she turned the blade and tapped the handle with her fingers. The blade suddenly released a blood-red light.

The next second, blood mist gushed out of Kurogane Ikki's body.

“Guaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa”

He screamed and slowed down. Upon closer inspection, he suddenly had several knife wounds on his body.

“What just happened? The Black Iron contestant was suddenly stabbed multiple times! What on earth happened?!”

The commentator shouted loudly.

Cutting a person far away into pieces in an instant, this stunt can undoubtedly only be done by a swordsman.

This move was the ability of Ayase Ayase's inherent spiritual equipment - tearing wounds. It was also the claw marks she left in the battle circle in the early morning, set up as landmines for the slashing attack.

Of course, doing this is cheating.

If the claw marks were made during the competition, then there would be no problem. However, she set the trap on the stage before the competition started, which was obviously against the rules.

But that's ok.

Ayase Ayatsuji looked at Zun Zun in the audience, and then looked at Oreki Yuri in the studio.

As long as Zun Zun doesn't say anything, and bluffs the teacher again...

In fact, the lethality of this move is not very high. If it could kill directly, that would be a different story.

Take action?
No, no.

Acting rashly may lead to counterattack.

The purpose of the wall-building style is to wait for the right opportunity and block all the enemy's moves.

Therefore, she only needed to make good use of her abilities, use her sword-cutting skills to constantly interfere with Kurogane Ikki, and wait for an opportunity to kill him with her inherent spiritual equipment. As long as she could successfully kill him, she would win the match.

Although the surprise attack just now caused some damage, it only slowed down Ikki Kurogane's advance and could not stop him.

It's too early now.

I can't attack yet.

And if I don't attack now, the opponent has only one action.

Not only was Kurogane Ikki's charge cut short, he was also seriously injured. Faced with this situation, he would surely find a chance to reorganize his thoughts and posture, so -

"Oh! The Kurogane player retreated! After suffering a mysterious blow, he planned to retreat and then make a comeback?"

The commentator yelled again.

And this is what Ayase Ayase saw, and she knocked on the blade again.

“Guuuu!?”

Ikki Kurogane's back was injured again.

“Ahhh? This is bad! This time the Black Iron player is being slashed from behind! What on earth happened in the battle circle!!!”

"...Wall Building Style."

Zun Zun spoke slowly.

Stella was stunned when she heard the word, with a look of stupidity in her eyes. "What did you say? Wall-building style? Isn't this a move that requires you to catch the opponent's sword moves and block them continuously? Ikki has never touched Ayatsuji-senpai since the beginning of the battle... Wait, what's that look in your eyes?"

"Your brain is as barren as the gap between your breasts."

"Well……!"

"It is true that the Wall Building Style is as you said, but that is only the most basic application method for ordinary swordsmen, and we are sword cutters.

The so-called wall-building flow, the method is not important, what is important is how to build a high wall in the opponent's heart to make the opponent feel insurmountable frustration.

I didn't expect that Senior Ayatsuji could actually comprehend this. This move really suits her."

"Which side are you on?!"

Stella screamed.

It doesn't matter which side she is on. Zun Zun is just very pleased that Ayase Ayase Tsuji can use what he taught her to such an extent.

however--

Ikki Kurogane was hit by a sudden blow on the back and finally fell to the ground.

This is a decisive gap, and at the same time, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Ayase Ayatsuji!
She had already pushed Kurogane Ikki into a dead end, so she could naturally use a delaying tactic to completely consume Kurogane Ikki's physical strength. But she couldn't bear it anymore and still chose to fight to the death.

Because she was very scared.

Having spent a long time with Ikki Kurogane, she knew that he might be able to detect the location of the torn wound with his amazing insight. When Hikaru Ayase Ayase thought of this, she couldn't help but tremble with fear.

Ordinary people don't need to consider this possibility, but the possibility for Kurogane Ikki is not zero.

So we can only do it now.

Even if it's just a small scratch, it's fine. Just a little scratch, and victory is mine! This strike will decide the outcome!
Ayase Ayatsuji decided to launch an attack.

“…Defeat is inevitable.”

"what?"

Zun Zun's voice was loud, but the noise in the venue was too loud and Stella didn't hear it clearly.

On the battle circle.

Ayase Ayatsuji launched a fierce attack, swinging her crimson blade continuously, raining down blows like rain on Kurogane Ikki who was kneeling on the ground.

But even though Ikki Kurogane knelt on one knee, his posture seemed very unstable at first glance, but he was not affected at all. Facing the blade coming down head-on, his defense was flawless.

Can't be touched.

Even though he could win with only a slight scratch, this slight scratch was out of reach. Kurogane Ikki even stood up while blocking the slashes that were like rain.

Ayase Ayatsuji knew that continuing the fight would only put herself in danger, so she wanted to keep some distance.

But she couldn't escape.

A sticky feeling enveloped her whole body.

Not only that, her sword, her arms, her steps and even her thoughts were all being led by the black iron.

how come!
Why is he able to maintain such extraordinary concentration?
He had clearly lost his composure—

"this is……!"

Ayase Ayatsuji glanced at Ikki Kurogane's expression with confusion, and then gave her a surprise.

The anger and anxiety that Ikki Kurogane had originally revealed disappeared completely, and now his pupils were like a calm spring, without a single ripple, and he just looked down at Ayase Ayase calmly.

"Follow your opponent, pull him closer to your territory, and then defeat him. This is what Tsune-san has always wanted you to learn, Ayatsuji-senpai. The true secret of the Wall Building Style—"

……

"Water-controlled air circle."

"Water-controlled air circle!... What does that mean?"

"Block the enemy's moves and understand his intentions. Building a high wall in the opponent's mind is just an additional product, just like Stella's flames. Everything is to pave the way for the subsequent extended skills."

Under the confused gaze of several people.

Zun Zun slowly began to explain.

The so-called flowing water is not to bounce back the opponent's force, but to let the body flow with the flow. Through this action, a force stronger than your own can be neutralized without being hit.

Going further.

The feeling just now as if all the strength was sucked away was because Ikki Kurogane read the movements of Senior Ayatsuji and occupied her movement position first and manipulated her direction.

In other words.

Follow the flow, merge with your opponent, and finally make your own flow superior to that of your opponent.

This is the ultimate meaning of the flowing water air control circle.

Ayase Ayase Ayatsuji's extended application of the Wall-Building Style is eye-catching, but she still did not get out of this category. She even gave up the advantages of the Wall-Building Style due to fear and anxiety.

On the other hand, Ikki Kurogane not only fully mastered the Wall-Building Style, but also comprehended a higher level realm.

And the result——

"I will take back your dignity at my weakest!"

After Kurogane Ikki's announcement, Ayase Ayase had no choice but to be defeated. Her sword was knocked away and she fell to the ground, unable to get up.

"——The winner is decided!"

The commentator shouted.

And Zun Zun also stood up and stretched.

"Okay, it's time for me to go."

"Where to go?"

"I really don't understand, Stella. I've already been suppressing for three chapters, now it's time to praise."

"…I'm sorry, I don't understand what you are saying."

"I mean, the enemy is ashamed of me to take off his clothes!"

The red light emanating from Zun Zun's eyes was somewhat creepy, which meant that someone was about to be in big trouble.

(End of this chapter)