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The Difference in Swordsmanship","bear-school-astartes-chapter-233",233,"\u003Cp>Facing Lann, who had put his entire body weight into the sword strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Iwami Yixin chose the most effective method to block, placing his entire weight on the blade, blocking downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still lifted off the ground by that enormous force by at least ten centimeters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, his straw sandals touched down again, scraping two glaring marks on the ground of the Buddhist Hall, with soil accumulated at the ends, finally coming to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done! Lann!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iwami Yixin couldn't help but laugh heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In battles, one must be bold yet meticulous, a saying celebrated in every martial arts school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to perfectly react under the pressure of Iwami Yixin... this kid... is interesting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lann's offensive wasn't finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those cat-like eyes scanned Iwami Yixin's posture in a fleeting moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentos synchronized with the eye movements, marking each piece of data directly, and ultimately, Lann made his decision—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue the attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having forced a stance with the body weight pressed into the strike, Iwami Yixin's Golden Iron Dragon-Slaying Blade was sent flying to his right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The left side defense created an opening, even though this gap could be rectified in less than a tenth of a second, but... Lann could seize it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a series of clanging sounds, Iwami Yixin lifted his blade from the right side to block on the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance of arm and blade movement determined his efficiency shouldn't surpass Lann's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, with each clash, Lann would scatter the setup Iwami Yixin was just about to stabilize!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Western swordsmanship, the advantage side should keep pressing the opponent's weaker side, not only hoping the opponent makes mistakes under pressure, but also as a self-protection measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent who is overwhelmed by attacks cannot exert offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the relentless assault by the advantage side may seem reckless and wild, but it is essentially safe and stable strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iwami Yixin's swordsmanship foundation is unquestionable, his solitary eye shines ever brighter amid the fierce swordplay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his foundation and experience, he can easily discern the opponent's tactics amidst seemingly reckless clashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even this fresh sensation render him feeling like he is joyfully drinking strong wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's it! The essence of Southern Barbarian swordsmanship!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This emaciated old man keenly sensed the difference between battling with Lann compared to duels with local East Japan swordsmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond his superior physical abilities, the thinking in swordsmanship between Southern Barbarian and Eastern approaches is quite distinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For you, the battle is actually an inducement operation!? Haha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was temporarily suppressed on the surface, Iwami Yixin still laughed heartily with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a fusion of cunning deception and logical tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feints, real moves, reality becomes illusion, illusion becomes reality... These are common strategies among swordsmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the difference in Southern Barbarian swordsmanship is they analyze the sword fighting situation with logical thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When should one forcefully attack, what effect the offensive should achieve, how to deal with sudden changes in the situation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These fleeting things amidst battles are all analyzed logically, comparing them based on probability, risk, and reward. The swordsman then decides which strategy to apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unique thinking makes Southern Barbarian swordsmen not necessarily great generals, but on a one-on-one battlefield, they are all tactical masters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iwami Yixin still laughed heartily, but his situation wasn't optimistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann has made no mistakes on the tactical level, his strategy of striking the weak with strength and continuously suppressing has been constantly forcing Iwami Yixin to reposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawn over, the light from the blade blocked by his left side, another clash sends it back to the right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no gap to reset the stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a tactical advantage signifies that as long as execution is flawless, one will almost always maintain the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lann's execution remains as terrifying as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword quick yet steady, the seemingly fierce assault never once overextended, exposing his flanks to the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them, Owl watches as the young Demon Hunter pressures the Sword Saint, almost driving him back against the wall lined with statues in the Buddhist Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bushy face expands with an expression of shock, resembling a startled owl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when Lann finally drives the old Sword Saint to a position with nowhere left to retreat...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sealed subterranean hidden Buddhist Hall, sudden gusts of wind arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter's eyes slightly narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lann.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the dazzling sparks from clashing blades, the emaciated old man's smile grew broader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For showing me the intriguing Southern Barbarian swordplay, as a reward... let me show you the 'sword' of the East!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as his words ended, the pupils of the Demon Hunter suddenly contracted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lady of the Lake's Sword, meant to press forward according to strategy, abruptly recoiled, defending the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not only that, Lann felt a sharp chill hovering along his side face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to ponder further; he let go of the sword hilt with his left hand, raising the arm guard on his left in the direction of the chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dang!!\" *2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks erupted; the stance pressure Iwami Yixin was in seemed out of sync like a frame drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly adopting the stance of Iaido.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn't the stance of drawing the blade... but the position after the sword had been drawn and resheathed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann's eyes widened in astonishment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the outer side of the arm guard protecting his face, a deep sword mark appeared abruptly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Aron Dite in his right hand had been swiftly knocked 30 degrees off angle with sudden force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most crucial was—his dynamic vision didn't catch the strike made by the opponent at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Are you kidding me?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this a martial arts novel?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single sword strike landing on two distinct paths!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The torrential force lifted Lann off his feet, sending him flying over a meter backward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared in disbelief at the emaciated old man, who had resumed standing from the Iaido stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So peculiar, isn't it, compared to Southern Barbarian swordsmanship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chuckled merrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While idling at Iwami Castle, I taught a batch of swordsmen. This is what a guy named Sasai Shinsuke specialized and improved—the Iwami Cross Slash... although the Qi Blade's trajectory appears as a tilted 'two', I must say, it is indeed fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iwami Yixin resheathed the Golden Iron Dragon-Slaying Blade at his waist, not intending to continue fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann tilted his head to look at the old man and sheathed the Lady of the Lake's Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started to pant, although mildly, a peculiar breathing method maintained control, but the noise from his lungs couldn't be silenced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Iwami Yixin was getting old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick to such extent... that Sasai Shinsuke's swing speed could almost crush people in armor, though his hands might not survive afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann nodded in admiration, gritting his teeth slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel I somewhat understand what East Japan swordsmanship is about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Iwami Yixin's eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? I didn't expect you to have such keen insight, I'm even more optimistic about you, Lann.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1182,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.942Z",1,"novelbin.me","6dad01d07f3b65c86c769dee2d5916b2e428fcbefe2bb8bc690a88b5e5396a97","bear-school-astartes-chapter-234","bear-school-astartes-chapter-232",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]