Demon Slayer: Can I add points to my Breathing Technique?

With arms crossed, he thrust his sword along Igarashi's arm toward his neck.

[Cross-counter punch!]

Swift as lightning.

Furthermore, because he had entangled the opponent's arm, Igarashi was unable to change his move and block immediately.

The attack was about to hit.

The young swordsman abruptly stopped his strike, took a step back, and tilted his head back to avoid it.

The jab grazed the opponent's collarbone and missed.

Igarashi was surprised.

Xia Xi was no exception.

Even though I executed a combination move and a perfect counter-attack, how could my opponent dodge it from such an extreme position?

This hasn't even involved breathing techniques yet.

My cheap senior brother... is indeed quite strong, which is exciting and makes me incredibly high!

Could the prediction of "[Xianzhixian]" have such an exaggerated effect?

Why not give this a try?

Instead of continuing the close-quarters combat, Xia Xi also took a step back, creating more than half a body distance between herself and Igarashi, who was retreating.

next second.

Breath of Thunder

A large amount of oxygen rushed into his limbs and bones, allowing his physical strength to leap to a new level in a short period of time.

Instead of using the sword technique that comes with the breathing method, Xia Xi used a fairly basic combat technique.

Jab.

It is the most basic and simple, yet it has an extremely high potential.

Because of speed.

It abandons the exertion of the whole body, exchanging power and change for ultimate speed.

It's like a "thrust" in swordsmanship.

Lightning Jab - Five-Hit Combo!

Clang! Clang!

Four dazzling sparks exploded almost simultaneously, and the Storm Pillar blocked Xia Xi's attack with even greater speed.

No matter how fast the speed, as long as the landing point is predicted.

That would be meaningless.

Even though these fast punches carry the precision and ruthlessness of modern combat sports.

Igarashi slightly turned his body, the back of his blade precisely blocking the point where "Broken Wind" was exerting its force, and then gently pulled it away.

Xia Xi immediately felt as if his last punch had missed, and his center of gravity shifted accordingly.

The fifth jab was countered by the opponent beforehand!

Meanwhile, the Storm Pillar's other hand was already gripping the scabbard, and he moved like flowing water towards the gap under his ribs.

【Breathing of the Wind!】

Xia Xi reacted extremely quickly, forcefully twisting his body. The fluidity of his Breath of Wind allowed him to dodge the attack with minimal movement, while his left arm lashed out like a whip.

It's not a chopping or slicing, but a smashing or cleaving.

It's a powerful strike!

It draws inspiration from the "splitting and cleaving" technique in some ancient boxing style, which is violent, swift, and powerful.

boom!

The gauntlets clashed with the scabbard, producing a dull thud like a drumbeat.

"Interesting." The Storm Pillar's voice remained steady. "Completely abandoning the sword form and using the most primal 'striking' to drive the power of the breathing technique?"

He then flicked his wrist, and a supple yet irresistible force traveled along the scabbard to Xia Xi's gauntlets.

It actually caused him to stumble several steps.

He didn't fall? His lower body is much more stable than I expected.

Then, we can try adding a little pressure.

The next second, Igarashi's Nichirin Blade suddenly accelerated, like an all-pervasive breeze, eroding towards Xia Xi's body.

Xia Xi also mustered her strength and used all her power to parry.

However, each time his gauntlets collided with the blade, his strength would falter, making his otherwise precise parries increasingly difficult.

Igarashi's sword style is very ingenious.

Every hint, guidance, prompting, and pressure was precisely aimed at the most critical moment when Xia Xi exerted his strength, or when the old strength had been exhausted and the new strength had not yet emerged.

For a moment, Xia Xi felt like she wasn't fighting against just one person.

Rather, it is an omnipresent web woven from prediction.

This "first" thing is so annoying!

Xia Xi changed tactics again.

A swift straight punch was followed by a low sweeping kick, but Lan Zhu seemed to have already seen through it.

The Nichirin Blade blocked the straight punch half a beat in advance.

Then, he took a half-step back, causing the low sweep to miss.

He even had the strength to unleash a slash aimed at Xia Xi's exposed neck, which was exposed by his sweeping leg.

Xia Xi's forehead began to sweat slightly.

At this moment, the balance of power shifted.

The incumbent Storm Pillar has completely suppressed Xia Xi.

Amidst the continuous flashes of fire and the crisp sounds of impact, Xia Xi's physical strength was rapidly declining.

We can't continue to be so passive!

Try that trick...

Xia Xi suddenly pulled away and adopted a stance completely different from that of a boxer.

【Water Breathing!】

Faint ripples spread out beneath Xia Xi's feet; it was a defensive zone he had constructed with himself as the center after concentrating his energy and spirit.

This is the result of my attempts to analyze [先之先] during this period.

It was also the wall of prediction he built up through countless hours of gameplay.

Or rather, it is the prototype of a certain "field".

The Storm Pillar's rather sharp strike had just crossed the boundary of this defense.

The wind in Xiaxi stirred.

The blades rubbed against each other, producing intense sparks.

But Igarashi didn't feel much resistance from his Nichirin Blade; it pierced through so easily...

No, it brushed against Xia Xi's team uniform and missed as the opponent spun rapidly.

【Minimalist Flowing Air Control Circle】

This is……

The ultimate way to dissipate energy?

A hint of astonishment flashed in Igarashi's eyes.

Before the shock had subsided, Xia Xi, having straightened his posture, had already tucked his right fist to his waist.

The power was forcibly compressed and concentrated in a single point in the dantian.

Then it is infused back into the limbs and bones.

[Breathing of Rock!]

This is an unfinished move that he borrowed from a concept of extreme power exertion, mobilizing all the muscles in his body and converging them into a single point.

step.

He stepped through the central gate of the Storm Pillar.

step.

Use your body as a bow and your feet as a stake.

The next instant, the stone ground beneath Xia Xi's feet suddenly cracked.

It's no longer a skillful jab or a technique for neutralizing force, but the most primitive and ferocious straight punch!

Wherever the fist passed, the air was compressed, creating visible distorted ripples and a deep roar.

One layer upon another.

Power and body surge in together, and the force is released in a way that surpasses the limits, like waves surging.

One-inch punch!

Faced with an attack that was beyond the comprehension of swordsmen of the same level, the Storm Pillar Igarashi finally lost his composure and his expression became solemn.

Instead of holding the sword with one hand, they now grip the hilt with both hands.

Raise your sword and hold your ground.

It blocked Xia Xi's suddenly enlarged gauntlets and blade.

It can defend against...