Chapter 450: New Treasure Sword in Hand

On the high-altitude Heaven Continent, the oxygen is thin and the air cold; even ordinary breathing forms a white mist before one's face.

Broly, clad in the Atophi Royal Guard's training Gravity Armor, and Orsted, draped in a white fur robe, glanced at each other and simultaneously drew their weapons.

Last time, Broly gave the opponent some combat experience; this time, he wants to gain combat technique experience for himself.

Suppressing his Ki to a level roughly matching the aura emanating from Orsted, Broly directly attacked first, rushing in.

On the Aurora Plateau, the sound of the Crazy Dragon Blade colliding with a Treasure Sword purchasable for 120 King Dragon Gold Coins soon rang out.

【Weak, weakened again.】

Parrying Broly's attacks, Orsted couldn't help but think to himself.

【But, swordsmanship has grown stronger.】

God-ranked Sword God Style — that was Orsted's internal assessment. Compared to the previous loop's Broly who just swung his sword randomly relying on reaction speed and strength, this loop's opponent was undoubtedly a swordsmanship master, having even obtained the title of Sword of the Brave on the Magic Continent side.

【However, compared to me who has trained bitterly to this day with him as my hypothetical enemy, this time I can win!】

Orsted's sword grew faster; God-ranked Water God Style swordsmanship and God-ranked Sword God Style swordsmanship changed moves incomparably smoothly in his hands, even mixed with some North God Style techniques.

And although Broly also possesses God-ranked Sword God Style level, Water God Style swordsmanship seems somewhat incompatible with him, currently only at Emperor-ranked level.

He has dabbled in North God Style, but because he has never crossed blades with a top-tier North God Style swordsmanship master, it is currently only at King-ranked level.

Maintaining Ki on par with Orsted caused him to quickly fall into a disadvantage; although his own understanding of swordsmanship prevented him from being beaten to the point of having no power to fight back, he also sensed some shortcomings in his swordsmanship — a feeling that other swordsmanship masters have rarely been able to give him in all his years of training.

"Dragon God Orsted, your combat techniques are very strong; could you tell me how you trained to achieve such superb combat techniques?"

Broly knocked aside the opponent's guard, jumped back to create some distance, and then began consulting the Dragon God opposite him.

Ask when you don't understand — this is his good habit.

"I have no obligation to answer your questions, Human God Apostle Broly; I only want to slash you under my blade."

Orsted had no intention of instructing an enemy; he was already impatient to obtain his first victory.

"In that case, I'll consult you during battle; however, your combat techniques are stronger than mine, so please forgive me if from now on I cannot compete fairly with you."

Broly gave a very polite advance greeting; Orsted's pursuing steps abruptly halted. Having crossed hands with Broly many times, he had also come to understand this enemy.

And the aura faintly rising from Broly made him realize this person's strength was increasing.

【Is it hidden strength, or some explosive secret technique?】

The Dragon God guessed, and likewise acted, tearing several Amplification Magic Scrolls and stacking a pile of Buffs on himself.

These were treasured Magic Scrolls he brought from the Dragon Race Treasury; every Amplification Magic was at least Emperor-ranked, some even God-ranked, able to enhance his Combat Strength by twenty to thirty percent.

Originally, these were combat supplies prepared for Laplace who would revive later, and even for the Human God who would need to be dealt with further down the line, but they were used here ahead of schedule.

However, this was also unavoidable; after all, if he can't even get past Broly, what talk is there of dealing with Laplace who will revive in Armored Dragon Year 500, let alone the Human God residing in the World of Nothingness?

The matter of consuming important combat supplies could be figured out later; clearing this Human God Apostle Broly who is strong to an excessive degree is the urgent matter.

Broly was somewhat surprised Orsted actually had new tricks, but didn't think too much about it, gathering Ki again to surpass the aura on Orsted.

Reaching roughly 1.2 times Orsted's surface Ki volume, Broly continued battling the opponent.

Fact proves, he who has learned some swordsmanship is indeed more formidable.

Of course, what's formidable isn't the swordsmanship, but through the process of learning this world's swordsmanship, Broly's Ki utilization efficiency increased.

Finally, when Broly adjusted his Ki to 1.4 times Orsted's Ki volume during battle, Orsted was already hard-pressed to cause him harm.

And when reaching 1.5 times, it was instead Orsted who began struggling to parry; besides Broly raising his own Ki, there was another important reason.

That is, in the battle with Orsted, pressured by the opponent's displayed combat technique prowess, Broly discovered his own combat technique deficiencies, yet continuously learned and absorbed Orsted's more sophisticated combat techniques in this very struggle.

Simply put, if this were a game, Broly's head would definitely be popping up with all sorts of reminders about various style technique proficiency increases.

And as combat technique proficiency increased, Broly's elevated Ki also began to drop back down; originally thinking this battle would continue until his Ki matched the Dragon God's, but Orsted, discovering his power and speed starting to weaken, decisively retreated with a cleaving slash and a backward step to disengage.

"I should have brought more scrolls."

Realizing this loop's self still couldn't take down Broly, Orsted decided not to waste any more time.

"Next time……"

After leaving that classic villain-style parting line, the Dragon God decisively raised his blade and committed suicide right before Broly's eyes.

Broly: "……"

The Gravity Armor on his body disappeared, and he returned to the Qingqing Grassland.

"Damn it, what's with that guy? Not even fighting to the end?"

Broly was a bit angry; he was enjoying the fight, immersed in the continuous improvement of his own combat techniques, yet Orsted slit his own throat and ran without the slightest hesitation, leaving him feeling a bit unsatisfied.

"Should I just go find him directly?"

Gnawing on a rabbit, in a depressed state, Broly had this thought, but the next moment he dismissed it.

Although he had already used Ki Sense to locate Orsted's position, what if he goes over and the guy commits suicide again?

"Probably me suppressing him made him unhappy; I should let him have some combat experience too. Ah, if that guy comes again, I must pay attention — absolutely cannot let him get the idea to run away."

Broly made up his mind, muttering to himself.

Compared to other Sword Saints, Sword Kings, and Sword Emperors, Orsted gave him the greatest pressure (purely in terms of combat techniques).

And likewise, the speed at which he promoted his combat technique growth was also greater; fighting a bout with the opponent, Broly felt himself grow stronger — this leveling experience made the Saiyan boy somewhat like it.

"Don't know if this world still has guys comparable to Orsted with very high combat techniques. Forget it, I'll ask the Human God tonight."

Restarting the eighth loop, Broly once again entered speedrun Wanglong Kingdom mode; after encountering the Human God again in a dream that night, he directly stated his request.

"Human God, do you know if in this world, besides the Dragon God, there are any other people with formidable combat techniques?"

"Eh, why do you ask?"

"I want to cross hands with those people; I want my combat techniques to gain further growth through crossing hands with them."

【So this outsider is a battle maniac?】

Hearing this, the eighth loop's Human God inwardly assessed, but was quite pleased.

Because a fool with only battle in his head is the easiest existence to control.

"There are, there are. For example, Technique God Laplace — his combat skills aren't bad."

"Where is that person, then?"

"Well, that I don't know."

"Does that guy also have powerful Fate Protection on him, making it so you can't see his traces?"

Broly asked with some puzzlement.

【Rather than saying it's powerful fate, it's better to say the Dragon Race Secret Art on the other party is still taking effect — even though I schemed to split them into two separate individuals, and they even lost their memories……】

"Right, exactly like that."

The Human God nodded; He didn't want to tell the boy in front of Him His own story with Laplace.

"Fine then. Just tell me the traces of those with strong combat skills who you *can* still see."

Broly didn't make things difficult for the Human God either, lowering his request and saying so.

"North God the Second counts as one, but he gave his King Dragon Sword to his own son, so his strength probably isn't God Rank anymore."

"Randolph?"

"Not Randolph, but the child born to him and his second wife."

"Where is *that* person?"

"Which one are you asking about?"

"Whichever is stronger."

"If we're talking stronger, then of course it's the son who obtained his father's King Dragon Sword."

The Human God said it as a matter of course — a treasure sword, a piece of divine equipment that could raise a Swordsman of Sword Saint strength to the Sword Emperor level, that kind of power was formidable.

"Alright, where is he? If it's on the way, I'll go find him."

Broly nodded; he still intended to follow his original journey route, traversing this Six-Faced World.

"What a coincidence — that person is also in the Wanglong Kingdom, currently over in the Wanglong Mountain Range, defeating some powerful magic beasts, wanting to make a name for himself in the Wanglong Kingdom."

Broly: "……"

The next day, he still returned to the Wanglong Mountain Range, and under the Human God's guidance, found Alexander training in the Wanglong Mountain Range.

Although the other party felt like their Qi was very weak, Broly still landed right in front of him just after he had slain a magic beast.

"Who?"

"Are you Karlman the Second's son, Kalman III?"

"You know my father?"

Hearing his father's name, Alexander relaxed his vigilance somewhat and asked.

"No, I don't know your father, but I know your half-brother, Death God Randolph."

At those words, Alexander's complexion turned displeased: "I don't know anything about that."

"When Karlman the Second married his mother, his previous wife had already passed away; he didn't know he still had a brother."

The little Human God explained.

"Fine, that's not anything important anyway.

In short, I heard you're pretty strong, *but* I want to exchange blows with you."

Broly stated his purpose directly.

"I'm strong?!"

Alexander's eyebrow arched; at just over twenty years old now, this was what he liked hearing most.

"Didn't expect I already have this kind of reputation.

No problem, your challenge, I, Kalman III, accept it.

State your name, you bastard who wants to challenge me!"

This person held up the King Dragon Sword, pointed the tip at Broly, and spoke.

"Broly."

Broly didn't waste words either; after giving his name, he shrank his Qi down to about the same degree as the other party, then took a stance.

"You don't have a weapon?"

"Not for now."

Broly forgot to go find Sean Cloda to get his own sword worth 120 King Dragon Gold Coins.

"Our North God Style's ideology is that any means can be used, so I won't put down the weapon I possess just because you're unarmed."

Alexander gave a reminder.

"No problem, happens I also want to test the Light Hand Blade's actual combat performance."

Broly had no objection.

However, looking at the King Dragon Sword in Alexander's hand across from him, he couldn't help liking it a bit, and asked: "Right, do you want to wager your sword?"

"What?"

"Among Swordsmen, aren't there also battles where they wager their treasure swords? If you're willing to wager your sword, I can wager myself — if you win against me, I'll become your subordinate."

Alexander was somewhat amused into laughter; the suspected halfling bastard opposite him thought he was someone who could compare to the King Dragon Sword in his hand?

"Hah, although I look down on you, if you really can beat me bare-handed, then giving you my King Dragon Sword is fine too — how about that?"

Alexander was very proud, and didn't believe a bare-handed guy could defeat him using the King Dragon Sword.

"A word decides it."

Broly happily agreed.

Thirty minutes later……

"How could it turn out like this?"

The bruised and battered future North God Three, however, was struck by Broly's Light Hand Blade into a state of doubting his life.

"Ah, really not easy, I thought I was going to crash."

Alexander's Qi is too low, his strength purely relies on the King Dragon Sword in his hand, Broly suppressed his Qi too low, yet nearly crashed in this person's hands.

Fortunately, this person's combat skills cannot be said to be non-existent, can only be said to be a pile of crap, Broly actually in a low Qi state, used the Dragon God Version Light Hand Blade to take this person down.

At this moment, Broly holding the opponent's King Dragon Sword is very delighted, the previous sword when fighting with Orsted he already discovered, if not using more Qi to wrap it, definitely would have long been cut by Orsted's blade, this made him have to put a large part of Qi on protecting the weapon.

"Thank you, although your combat skills are very bad, I am very grateful you could provide me such a good sword."

Broly's sincere thanks dealt a critical hit to Alexander, this person's face alternating between green and purple.

"Sorry, I know saying this is very shameless, but the King Dragon Sword is something my father left me, could you return it to me."

Alexander directly knelt and kowtowed.

"Eh, you intend to go back on the agreed matter?"

Broly raised an eyebrow.

"Worthy of North God Style, this person's North God Style technique, actually surpassed his father."

The Small Person God praised from the side.

"How about this, you want your sword back also can, train your own technique, afterwards defeat me, or else, you can find a more skilled person to come challenge me, as long as in combat skill aspect beat me, I will return your sword."

Broly ultimately did not return the sword, only left his name, then flew away.

On the spot, Alexander somewhat wanting to cry but no tears.

(Chapter End)