Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

Then Chenxin's sword is like the ultimate sword after having seen countless sword techniques.

However, neither of them is someone Shen An can currently discern at his level.

Shen An has been practicing swordsmanship for less than a month, so it's normal that he's far inferior to both the exceptionally talented Tom and the swordsman Chen Xin.

"Senior Chenxin is like the pinnacle of swordsmanship, far beyond my reach. I truly admire him."

Shen An gave a heartfelt compliment. He had also benefited greatly from this experience, as he could feel Chen Xin deliberately guiding him to give full play to his abilities.

Chen Xin's originally indifferent eyes were now filled with admiration.

Shen An's sword is incredibly spiritual. Both his martial spirit quality and swordsmanship talent are exceptionally high. Most importantly, he is still young, and his future is limitless.

"Little fellow, do you have a master, or who taught you how to use your sword?"

Chen Xin didn't believe anyone could train such a peerless talent, simply because Shen An's sword possessed a kind of spiritual energy that hadn't been artificially cultivated.

Chen Xin was just asking out of habit. As long as Shen An answered no, he immediately offered to take Shen An as his disciple.

Given his reputation as a swordsman, Chen Xin was certain that the little fellow would not refuse. In fact, Chen Xin had already considered that it wouldn't be impossible for Rongrong to become his disciple in the future...

"No one teaches me swordsmanship, but my cat teaches me sometimes."

Shen An scratched his head and pointed at Tom.

“Very good. Since you have no one to teach you, would you be willing to become my disciple?”

Chen Xin said with satisfaction, then a hint of surprise appeared on his originally indifferent face.

Wait, your cat taught you that?!

Chapter 68 Tom vs. Chen Xin

A hint of annoyance flashed across Chen Xin's face. Did this kid know what he had just said?

To say that a cat taught him swordsmanship is simply a fantasy.

Hmph, to lie so easily at such a young age is truly infuriating, yet Shen An's talent makes Chen Xin somewhat reluctant to let him go.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who were standing nearby, could tell that Chen Xin had just asked about his intention to take Shen An as his disciple, and Shen An's failure to immediately agree made them extremely anxious.

For Ning Rongrong, after Chen Xin accepted Shen An as his disciple, Shen An would become a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Tom would become her cat. This was a win-win situation.

To Zhu Zhuqing, Chen Xin was a titled Douluo who was renowned throughout the continent, and Shen An becoming his disciple would be absolutely beneficial.

She genuinely cared for Shen An and hoped he would accept this immense wealth.

Unlike Ning Rongrong, who was showered with love and affection from a young age, Zhu Zhuqing, who was caught up in the power struggle within the royal family, was well aware of how important the protection of a strong person was.

In Zhu Zhuqing's view, Shen An is exceptionally talented, but his excessive brilliance will inevitably attract jealousy in the future. With the protection of the peerless expert Chen Xin, he will have no worries in the future.

"You said your cat taught you, but I have roamed the continent for many years and have never seen a cat that knows swordsmanship, let alone that can cultivate swordsmanship like yours."

"Little guy, besides, there's no soul power fluctuation on your cat, it's just an ordinary house cat."

"You don't need to lie to me anymore."

Shen An understood Chen Xin's meaning, of course. Asking him if he had a master was just a way to make it easier to take him as a disciple.

Regardless of his swordsmanship talent, the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass alone, as an ultimate martial soul, was enough to have a fatal attraction for Chen Xin.

However, if Shen An were to be accepted as a disciple by Chen Xin, it would be like adding an invisible layer of constraint. Shen An values ​​relationships, and the bond between master and disciple is also an invisible shackle.

Moreover, Shen An yearns for freedom; an unrestrained life is what he longs for. Wouldn't it be wonderful for a person and a cat to do whatever they want?

Chen Xin is a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which has the most complex factions. If Shen Anruo uses the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to cultivate, she will inevitably incur some karmic debt.

All of these things will have to be repaid in the future; every gift bestowed by fate has a price tag attached in secret.

Therefore, when Chen Xin asked Shen An if he had a master, Shen An answered without hesitation that it was Tom.

In addition, it was also out of inner curiosity that his actions would inevitably arouse Chen Xin's doubts and even curiosity about Tom.

You should know that in all the time Shen An and Tom have been sparring, Tom has always been one step ahead of him. No matter how much Shen An improves, Tom will always be a step ahead of him.

He was eager to see whether Tom was stronger or weaker than Chen Xin, a master swordsman, in terms of swordsmanship alone.

"Meow!"

Tom, dressed in a swordsman's uniform, walked out with his head held high and looked at Chen Xin. He grabbed the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass from Shen An's hand, and his eyes were filled with eager anticipation as he looked at Chen Xin.

Everyone stared at Tom in astonishment. Why was this cat suddenly so brave? Something was wrong.

Tom usually acts timid and cowardly around people, but he only acts tough and assertive when someone stands up for him.

Although Tom possesses many amazing abilities and is a true all-rounder, he has always considered himself an ordinary house cat.

Shen An thought to himself, could it be that Chen Xin's previous statement about buying Tom angered Tom? Not only does Tom love his home, but he also hates being treated like merchandise and bought and sold.

To suggest buying or selling the cat in front of Tom would undoubtedly have touched a nerve with Tom.

Furthermore, given the close relationship between Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong, Tom considered them to be part of his own faction, and therefore felt no fear.

It's important to know that in the world of Tom and Jerry, Tom's special skills include bullying his own kind and outwardly complying with orders while secretly opposing them.

The current situation has precisely brought to the forefront Tom's nature of bullying his own kind and taking advantage of the weak.

Tom strolled slowly up to Chen Xin, raised his eyelids to look him over, and thought, "He's just an old man. I'll go easy on him later."

Chen Xin looked at Tom with surprise. The way the cat held the sword was quite strange. Was it going to have a match with her?

Chen Xin couldn't help but laugh. How strange! Giving Shen An pointers was one thing, but a cat was going to fight him too? That would be too beneath him, the Sword Douluo.

Ning Rongrong was also astonished by Tom's appearance and couldn't stop smiling. She quietly asked Zhu Zhuqing, "Zhuqing, does Tom know swordsmanship? Is he good at it?"

Zhu Zhuqing whispered, "He's better than both me and Shen An. Shen An's swordsmanship was indeed learned from Tom."

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong, seeing that Chen Xin showed no intention of making a move, immediately ran to Chen Xin's side and acted coquettishly:

"Grandpa Sword, just play around with Tom. I'm really curious about what Tom looks like with a sword."

Chen Xin was being rocked back and forth by Ning Rongrong, and said indulgently, "Okay, okay, Grandpa will listen to you. It's just a fight."

Looking at Tom, Chen Xin knew from Tom's behavior that Tom was a very intelligent cat, whose intelligence was even comparable to that of humans.

However, Chen Xin still didn't believe that Tom could produce a talent like Shen An; he was more inclined to believe that Shen An was self-taught.

Chen Xin decided that after exchanging a few blows with the cat to make Ning Rongrong happy, he would ask Shen An one last time if he was willing to become his apprentice.

If Shen An refuses again, he will not bring it up again. After all, Jian Daochenxin also has his pride, and some things can be done once or twice but not a third time.

Chen Xin glanced at Tom, who was holding a sword, and found him rather comical. She said, "Let's do it, little kitty."

Tom revealed a smug smile, raised the longsword in his hand, and the cat nimbly charged forward.

"Old Deng, take this!"

Shen An silently used a small soul power experience pack. Although his soul power was stuck at level 30 and could not be improved, he could still restore his soul power after using it.

Tom was in a rare good mood, so Shen An naturally wouldn't spoil the fun and would just offer his silent support.

After all, the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass needs his soul power to maintain its existence. He had just exhausted a lot of soul power in the battle with Chen Xin and urgently needed to maintain his martial soul.

Shen An and the two women stood side by side, staring in disbelief at the fight between Tom and Chen Xin.

At first, Chen Xin just casually swung his sword a few times, but gradually he realized something was wrong. The cat had taken all the hits and was even able to counterattack him.

As soon as Chen Xin had this thought, he put away some of his contempt and his swordsmanship gradually became more methodical. He attacked Tom like a storm, but each attack was neutralized, as if Chen Xin was always one step ahead of him.

Chen Xin frowned. The Seven Kill Sword had already revealed the essence of his swordsmanship. The swords collided crisply, but it was still overpowered by Tom.

Chen Xin's expression was solemn. He displayed all his sword skills without reservation, revealing the grandeur of a sword master in addition to his sword intent and sword energy. However, Tom was still slightly better.

The man and the cat kept moving and fighting in this open space. Shen An and the others had retreated to a distance of 100 meters, and the surrounding trees were no longer visible.

Suddenly, Tom tripped over a stone. A glint flashed in Chen Xin's eyes. Although he didn't understand why he had tripped, it was undoubtedly a good opportunity.

The Seven Killing Sword of Dust Heart slashed at Tom's neck, preparing to stop at a distance of one millimeter. Such control was nothing more than basic operation for him. Did he really think that the four words "Dust Heart of Swordsmanship" were just for show?

He absolutely had to win this match, otherwise he'd have no face left to save.

The result~~~

Tom tucked his neck into his body, leaving Chen Xin completely bewildered.

???

Is anyone going to do something about this? I'm reporting someone for cheating.

Chapter 69 Inhuman?! (Please continue reading!!!)

The final result is, well, hard to say.

Tom tucked his neck into his body, and Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword missed its mark, but Tom's hat also fell to the ground.

So Tom, wielding a sword in one hand, continued to fight Chen Xin, slowly retreating while picking up his hat with his other hand, and even then, he didn't fall behind.

As a result, the moment he lifted his hat, he saw Shen An and the other two who were watching the drama unfold on the side.

At the time, the competition was in its most intense and exciting stage. Shen An took out the cola and popcorn he had drawn and gave them to the two women. The group ate and watched, mainly to create a sense of ritual.

Tom was instantly captivated by the popcorn. He had been playing with it for so long that he didn't want to continue. Tom was only enthusiastic about many things for a short time.

So, Tom, who was engrossed in popcorn, had his sword move broken by Chen Xin in an instant. Tom then simply threw down his sword and admitted defeat, and ran over to get some popcorn.

Chen Xin was left standing there, looking completely bewildered. "I fought so seriously, even risking my honor as a swordsman, and you just threw down your sword and ran away?"

Chen Xin's originally indifferent face turned into a dazed look. He looked at Tom, who was eating popcorn, and felt that this world was so unreal.

I, Jian Dao Chen Xin, have devoted myself to sword cultivation for decades. I am the highest swordsman in the Douluo Continent. In terms of sword cultivation alone, no one can compare to me. My cultivation level is as high as level ninety-six, and I am the pillar of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

But now he's fighting a cat to a standstill, which makes it hard for him not to question his existence, especially since the cat's style is so out of place.

"Grandpa Jian, Grandpa Jian, what's wrong?"

Ning Rongrong waved her little hand in front of Chen Xin, who was startled from his reverie and looked at Tom with a complicated expression.

Chen Xin watched Tom happily eating popcorn and thought to himself, "A cat without any soul power can actually match my skills."

However, I can sense that this cat lacks sword intent, meaning it only possesses technique.

Logically speaking, such skill could be considered the pinnacle of swordsmanship, but Chen Xin could not understand why this cat had not grasped the essence of swordsmanship.

"Alright, Grandpa Sword, stop thinking about it. I already said Tom is a very magical cat. You've come all this way, you must be hungry. Let's go back."

Ning Rongrong said, pulling Chen Xin along.

Chen Xin looked at his little princess and thought, "Silly girl, a cat that can fight on par with Grandpa in swordplay is beyond magical."

Shen An, standing to the side, was also scratching his chin. He was surprised that Tom was so strong, his skills were on par with Sword Douluo.

Moreover, the sword moves Sword Douluo used in the fight just now were so dazzling and complex that they were beyond words.

Tom's swordsmanship was still based on the most basic techniques. He only needed to strike at the right time to break through the swordsman's moves.

Shen An thought to himself that Tom's fighting ability was really mysterious. Sometimes, as long as it became confident, it would dare to attack any enemy, no matter how powerful.

However, sometimes, if Tom encounters some enemies who look vicious, his courage will be weakened, and he may even just run away.

In short, for Tom, mindset determines everything. When he's scared, he won't even catch a mouse; when he's not scared, he'll still beat Spike.

Chen Xin was still too inexperienced and failed to grasp Tom's instructions. He kept acting like a kind old man, so how could Tom not become tough?

Of course, there are exceptions. When Jerry is in danger, Tom will step in to help even if he is scared.

Thinking of this, Shen An couldn't help but hum, "If this isn't love~~"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was surprised to see Shen An start singing. The melody was somewhat mesmerizing, and she silently covered her ears, finding it unpleasant to listen to.

Shen An noticed Zhu Zhuqing quietly moving away, leaned closer, and whispered in her ear:

"Zhu Qing, why don't you go and ask him for advice? He's a powerful figure at the Title Douluo level."

"Ah, but I'm not familiar with Senior Chenxin, so this isn't quite right," Zhu Zhuqing said hesitantly, though slightly tempted.

Zhu Zhuqing, being a member of the royal family, was quite sensitive. In her opinion, it was rather inappropriate for her to so rashly ask Chen Xin for guidance on their first meeting.

Moreover, Chen Xin is a renowned Title Douluo across the continent; what reason would he have to teach this unrelated, inexperienced Soul Master?

"With Ning Rongrong's connection, what's there to worry about? If you're shameless enough to get a piece of meat, you'll be able to take advantage of it without hesitation. Cough cough, I mean, I'd like to ask for your advice."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was deeply moved. Since she had left Shrek Academy, no one could guide her, and she simply meditated and diligently cultivated her soul power in her daily life.

Encouraged by Shen An, Zhu Zhuqing mustered her courage and stepped forward, saying, "Senior Chen Xin, I have some questions about soul power cultivation. May I ask you for guidance?"