That despicable, scheming woman, she actually disguised herself as an elf lady!

Below the council hall of the Gray Feather Tribe, suspended in mid-air.

Dozens of people surrounded an open space, watching with solemn expressions as two figures wielding curved blades faced off. One of them held his breath, his mind highly focused, staring intently at his opponent without daring to relax for a moment.

Elvira looked at Liu Huan, who had a calm expression and imposing aura. There was an air of confidence in his eyes that looked down on everything, as if the duel had already been decided before the fight even started.

So he asked, somewhat puzzled, "Father, why does he have such a confident and calm demeanor?"

Adeline smiled and said, "Just watch."

Since taking the Dream Silver Heart and advancing to the fourth level of Bone Forging, my daughter has become very confident.

He was arrogant and looked down on others, believing himself to be the strongest in the world.

Adeline agreed to Liu Huan's bet, also to show Elvira what it means to have heroes as numerous as carp crossing a river.

If you always have an arrogant and disdainful attitude, you will suffer a great loss one day.

In this respect, Liu Huan did an exceptionally good job. He was able to be humble and cautious when he needed to be, and ruthless when he needed to be.

"Perhaps this is also due to a lack of experience."

Adeline glanced at Liu Huan, whose lips curled into a smile and whose demeanor was as calm and composed as an ancient pool, and quietly shook his head.

In the end, Virgil lost his composure. He slightly flipped his wrist, lowered his shoulder, and stepped forward. The blade, like a white light bursting from the heavens, came diagonally toward Liu Huan's face.

A cold glint cut through the air, reflecting in the eyes of the two, both gleaming with a chilling light, accompanied by a sharp wind, like waves of white sea crashing in.

Liu Huan, however, remained unhurried. His inner energy instantly circulated throughout his body, and the elevation of his mental state allowed him to take in every move of the other party.

Not only that, he also anticipated the opponent's movements.

clang----

The clanging of metal instruments rang out, like a piercing whistle, echoing across the open space.

Sparks flew as the two clashed.

Virgil, relying on his superior skill, spun around and cleaved the curved blade in front of him. With agile steps, he flashed to Liu Huan's vulnerable side in the blink of an eye and slashed down hard.

The blade flashed down like lightning, sending dirt flying everywhere. The curved blade gathered its strength, and its speed increased dramatically as it fell, as dazzling as a shooting star.

The onlookers were all amazed by this single strike.

"The instructor is getting serious!"

"These moves are perfectly coordinated; if it were me, I'd probably be decapitated by the first strike!"

"This outsider should just admit defeat already! Swords don't have eyes; it wouldn't be good if he died under the instructor's blade!"

Although Liu Huan had reached the fourth level of Bone Forging Realm, even Edellin did not believe he could withstand this attack.

With the center gate wide open, Virgil seized the fleeting opportunity and unleashed his most powerful strike.

Virgil was a master of the Refining Realm, and the crowd, unable to bear witnessing Liu Huan's bloodshed, all closed their eyes.

Liu Huan was secretly surprised; the opponent's three-pronged attack had caught him off guard.

If he hasn't improved his mental state and absorbed the essence of the sword techniques he learned from both worlds, he might really only be able to suffer a defeat with regret!

But since his mental state was elevated to the level of "Chengxin" (meaning "clear mind"), he seems to have gained an ability similar to bullet time.

Moreover, with his brain working at high speed, he was even comparable to those geniuses with extremely high combat talent, making decisions in an instant.

Liu Huan calmly mobilized all his strength, and the moment he opened his eyes, a violent white steam rose from the rough iron scimitar, like an iron rod doused with hot water in the cold winter, steaming hot.

Facing the rapidly approaching cold glint, he slightly opened his eyes, gripped the hilt of the knife with both hands, and let out a low growl.

"Hokushin-ryu - Slash!"

This move is no longer like the rigid moves of the past; it seems to have gained its own spirit, as if it truly has life, like a tender sprout just emerging from its shell.

In the fleeting moment of light, it struck first, blocking Virgil's seemingly inevitable blow.

Boom—

An invisible wave of air appeared around Liu Huan, blowing away the leaves on the ground. His whole body seemed to emit white steam like boiling water, rising in a misty haze.

Virgil was also slashed away, staggering backward.

"What's going on?"

When he saw this, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets; he was utterly shocked.

As the scimitar slashed past his eyes, Virgil only felt a stinging pain on his face, as if countless scorching needles were piercing his skin.

"How is this possible?!"

Adeline's expression changed slightly upon seeing this. He had also stepped into the realm of bone forging four times, and this strike had already subtly surpassed the power that should be present at this level!

Others might not recognize its value, but as a professional, he couldn't possibly be unaware of its power.

Elvira saw her father's pupils contract and his expression change drastically, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

"Father, what's wrong?"

She couldn't tell how powerful Liu Huan's move was, but she felt that it had subtly broken free from the limitations of the moves.

Adeline felt a wave of horror wash over him, and he rubbed his forehead, saying:

"This outsider has probably already touched the edge of becoming a professional!"

The biggest difference between professional adventurers and ordinary adventurers is that they possess battle aura and skills!

Battle Qi is a special energy generated in the dantian (energy center) of the body, based on the tempering of the limbs, bones, internal organs, and other organs, and guided by the primal force of the world.

When surrounded by battle aura, both physical attributes and weaponry will experience a qualitative leap!

Skills are special abilities that adventurers comprehend when they have mastered each move and reached a state of simplicity and perfection.

The combination of both is the biggest difference between a professional and an adventurer.

Now, Adeline actually saw the shadow of skills in Liu Huan, and that white aura was probably because his inner energy was about to transform into battle qi.

How could this be? Liu Huan had only been practicing body tempering, yet he was already showing signs of transformation?!

Upon hearing this, the tribesmen beside Adeline's expressions changed drastically, and their gazes toward Liu Huan were filled with envy.

Those are the professionals who distinguish the extraordinary from the ordinary! Their importance is no different from that of a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate, transforming from a fish into a dragon overnight!

Liu Huan seemed to be savoring the slash he had just unleashed. At that moment, his spirit and energy had reached their peak and were highly integrated. Even now, he could never unleash that amazing slash again.

Virgil, refusing to believe it, flashed forward, his scimitar like a nimble bamboo viper, baring its fangs as it hurtled toward Liu Huan at lightning speed.

After a few seconds of contemplation, Liu Huan regained that feeling the moment his mind cleared, and thus he took up his sword and fought again.

But in order to solidify this special feeling, he deliberately let the game slide, and the two of them went back and forth.

After several dozen moves, when Liu Huan felt he had mastered the amazing strike he had just delivered, he no longer held back.

His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he unleashed a horizontal slash, the blade carrying a sharp edge and accompanied by a piercing sound, as it came at lightning speed.

thump-thump---

Virgil was so shocked that he was sent flying, his body crashing to the ground like a sandbag, rolling several times before finally coming to a stop.

The dozens of people around stared wide-eyed, their expressions of astonishment growing stronger.

When Virgil was defeated, the open space was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; some people swallowed hard, their throats bobbing in disbelief.

"You...you've undergone bone forging four times, haven't you?!"

Virgil propped himself up with his hands, his whole body swaying precariously like a rag doll.

Only this explanation can account for why the opponent, who was only at the Bone Forging Realm, could fight against him.

He immediately replied, "Otherwise, there's no way you could beat me!"

Liu Huan chuckled softly, "Haha, of course! Otherwise, how could I dare accept your challenge!"

"wrong!"

Elvira stepped forward and said coldly, "I've also undergone four rounds of bone forging, but I can't possibly defeat Virgil as easily as you."

"What on earth is going on?!"

Liu Huan also found it strange upon hearing this. Upon further reflection on the feeling that had arisen earlier, it was as if a light had appeared above the dry well, and he had desperately reached out to grab it, but could never reach it.

Even so, this faint light dispelled the darkness and brought him illumination, showing him how to walk the path ahead!

Adeline suppressed the shock in his heart and said:

"Liu Huan, you've reached the level of a professional. I saw a hint of a skill in your move just now!"

Upon hearing this, Virgil and Elvira's expressions changed, and they looked at Liu Huan in horror.

How is that possible?

That's a skill!

If he acquires the right skills, his advancement to a professional will be a natural progression!

After listening, Liu Huan seemed to be deep in thought:

"Skills..."

There was no need for a match in the next round; Elvira knew he was no match for him.

Seeing this, Adeline had no choice but to smile wryly and agree to Liu Huan's request to exchange for the supplies.

Even he didn't expect that Liu Huan would outmaneuver him.