[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-577":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Worlds' Apocalypse Online",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1791323,2388,"Chapter 575 - Sparring (1)","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-577",577,"\u003Cp>Chapter 575: Sparring (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translated by: La0o9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edited by: Dr.Lock\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proofreader: Arya\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan felt a bit nervous\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya had been the Bramble Bird Kingdom’s military general for many years, her title wasn’t just for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason why she got wounded was that she was up against a large number of Entropy Ghosts and an army of several millions while trying to defend the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she really wanted to beat me up for that…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can only use a Divine Skill to run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deciding that, Gu Qing Shan stood still and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, Ilya returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your pill was great, my wounds have gotten much better” she praised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan nodded to signal his agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, in the cultivation world, individual strength wasn’t actually that great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—–especially after meeting the Combatants of the 900 million World Layers, Gu Qing Shan understood that even clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the reason why the cultivation world managed to hold off the demon’s fierce invasion for 10 long years was due to the 6 arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divination, Formations, Pills, Smithing, Talismans and Cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the culmination of a civilization’s knowledge, they were created by humans, at the same time becoming the tool and basis for them to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can set off now to see what the ghost army is planning” Ilya said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I also wanted to do that” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t go right away, instead summoned a sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Six Paths Great Mountain sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The autumn-like blue sword spun once in the air and turned into Shannu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gongzi, you have use for me?” Shannu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In case Entropy Ghosts stage an ambush, the people here won’t be able to stop them, you stay here to watch over them and take care of Laura”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If something happens, use inner sight to contact me right away, you already know all my techniques and abilities”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, I will pay close attention” Shannu answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was a bit more assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since a flying sword and a sword cultivator were always connected through inner sight, no matter what happens, Shannu could temporarily hold the fort for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since Gu Qing Shan had [Ground Shrink], he could easily return here faster than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him be that careful, Ilya silently nodded in approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ok, let us go” Gu Qing Shan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed” Ilya replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them flew out from the city wall, heading towards where the ghosts had retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan thought about it for a bit but didn’t take out the airship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were scouting, there was a need to stay hidden at all times, Ilya herself didn’t summon any steed either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them melded with the darkness, quickly flying close to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until they got to the border of the plains that they slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was here that the ghosts had rallied before being scattered by Gu Qing Shan again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were chaotic marks of destruction all over the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think they’re going to do next?” Ilya asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not sure, I haven’t met many ghosts or revenants yet so I don’t know them well”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entropy Ghosts were a unique type of Chaotic Demon Lord, having the ability to pass through everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After infiltrating this world, they could scatter into countless ghosts and hellspawns of Huang Quan, or use summoning techniques to call in more ghosts from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a unique monster with unique capabilities that Gu Qing Shan had only met for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya sighed and said: “This was also the first time I’ve seen so many Samsara Daemons, it seems we have no choice but to find them first before probing their next moves”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled out two long daggers emitting a cold chill from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan grabbed the air and held the Chao Yin sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya looked at the Chao Yin sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Laura said you have three Legendary swords, enough for her to want them for herself”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the Mystic Zones’ standards, items were divided into 4 tiers: Wondrous, Epic, Legendary, Divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wondrous items are only considered decent in a Bramble Bird’s eyes, but they’re first-rate magical items in any other world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epic items in any other world are considered treasures that everyone wanted to get their hands on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Earth sword, Chao Yin sword and Six Paths Great Mountain sword were judged by Laura to be Legendary items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why every time Gu Qing Shan used his swords, Laura would watch him closely with clear desire burning in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, that’s right, she said she wanted to trade other things with me for them, but since these three swords are like parts of my own body, I didn’t agree” Gu Qing Shan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you should be careful, it’s very easy for swords of this level to draw unwanted eyes” Ilya reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand that”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya changed the subject a bit: “We’re going to have to infiltrate the enemy’s base from here on, but we still aren’t clear of each other’s strength so it won’t be easy to coordinate”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s spar for a bit and get to know each other a bit more” Ilya said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan looked at her in surprise as his thought turned quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya is the supreme military general of the Bramble Bird Kingdom, together with Triste they are the two strongest people of the Bramble Bird Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she’s considered a decent Combatant even with the infinite worlds’ standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she wants to spar with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…is probably because of that pill…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can I actually fight you?” Gu Qing Shan smiled bitterly and continued: “We’re here to scout, let’s leave sparring for later”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’ll be a short sparring session, don’t worry, we’ll just exchange 10 attacks, after 10 attacks, I’ll stop”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya looked at Gu Qing Shan and added: “Don’t worry, I’ll limit my power to be just around your level”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, her presence gradually reduced until it matched Gu Qing Shan’s level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like a fight is unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought briefly and spoke: “If you limit yourself to just around my level, there might be a problem”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What problem would that be? Or do you want me to lower my strength further?” Ilya stared straight at him and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not necessary, I’m just afraid you might be at a disadvantage” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya looked at him and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Say that again after you can take 10 attacks from me”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, she swung both daggers and rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stance was flexible and sly, seemingly capable of stabbing through Gu Qing Shan at any time during her blade dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even stranger, as Ilya wielded her daggers, her body seems to have entered a blurred state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements became difficult to judge, both direction and speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan silently praised, feeling like he had his eyes opened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the swings of the blade to obscure her body movements, at the same time using those movements to attack, not only did it perfectly fit the characteristics of a dagger, but it was also the pinnacle of the art of assassination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ilya did reduce her strength, her fighting techniques and experience were still fully there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan decidedly took a few steps back to carefully observe her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya wasn’t using any special abilities or spells, purely attacking with her daggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…without a hint of killing intent no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like she’s still sensible enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan couldn’t use any special sword styles like Secret Arts either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him backing off again and again, Ilya stopped and disapprovingly asked: “Do you only know how to retreat? I’ve already limited my strength and you still can’t spar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan just smiled and stepped forward with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, the sword and daggers clashed, both sides not letting up, leaving countless blurry afterimages as they attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang, clink, clang, clang clink~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, 10 attacks had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword held both daggers back and pushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya was pushed back together with her daggers, only regaining stability after 7-8 steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was surprised at Gu Qing Shan: “Seems like you aren’t all talk after all”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—-at which attack did he notice my flaw?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That final attack just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, let’s confirm it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deciding that, Ilya’s presence began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan noticed it right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her power waves now far exceeded the Sainted realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ilya herself looked extremely excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, normally in battle it’s always a step away from death, how often do you have someone to reduce their strength to your level and spar with pure sword or blade skills?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also a good chance to learn from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that, Gu Qing Shan brandished his sword, asking: “Again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya disappeared on the spot and reappeared behind Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her daggers drew several arcs of cold gleams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kih!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan’s sword stopped them all, quickly maintaining a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Running again?” Ilya smirked and pursued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures quickly moved about in the air and ground, weaving evasion with attacks, occasionally metallic sound of weapons clashing could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the 30 attack mark, Gu Qing Shan once again held both daggers back with his sword and pushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya was sent backwards again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1583,"2026-06-09T03:05:22.790Z",1,"novelbin.me","209e0e356894078684a2021cec9c6b1353df34d81db950c9b5a36bae9bff9ae7","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-578","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-576",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]