The Birth of the Demon Sword

Smile

Chapter 12 - 12. Smile

The atmosphere became heavier, Noah felt a little suffocated.

He looked at the stern expression on his Master's face and gulped, then let out a long breath and took an attacking position with both his swords pointed forward.

'He is strong, much stronger than any guard I have ever faced and they are stronger than me.'

William didn't move, he didn't even seem to be breathing. He stared fixedly at the figure of Noah waiting for his step.

"He wouldn't underestimate me like Micky."

Noah's eyes became full of resolution.

'So I can just charge forward and see how it goes.'

After deciding, Noah wasted no more time.

He charged forward, while he was in front of William aiming for a horizontal double punch.

A loud THUD echoed in his mind.

"Come, what's the point of using 2 swords if you use both of them to attack an opponent you don't know anything about?"

Noah found himself on the ground, his left shoulder hurting.

'I didn't even see the attack'

"Again!"

William commanded. Noah stood pointing with his right hand and returned to the attacking position.

Then he charged forward again but made a trick before entering the range of William's attack and turning to his left slashed with his right sword, the left one held back to cover his head.

THUMPED UP!

"A trick can only work if your ability to do so exceeds your opponent's ability to see it. Once again"

This time his right leg was injured. Noah slightly felt something after he made a trick but it was too soon for him to react and he ended up again on the ground.

Like this, the day goes on.

THUD

"If you're using a jump attack on someone who's faster than you, you're just cutting your way back."

THUD

"Every time you try to use your height to your advantage, your opponent will do the same with its uniqueness."

THUD

"Seeking for my blind spot is smart, but I am a cultivator! I don't have a blind spot because I can clearly sense you with my mental energy."

THUD

"I was almost moved by your perseverance but even throwing your sword would not work"

THUD

"You're stubborn, but it won't take you anywhere until you understand today's lesson"

THUD

This time William did not speak, he just stared at the bruised child in front of him. He pointed with trembling hands and feet to the floor with his sword. His breathing was breathless and his entire body was sweating, yet his eyes were still staring at William excitedly.

"And... Coughing... What's today's lesson about?"

Noah asked confused.

"Tell me, my disciple, what can you do against a faster and stronger opponent that you can't master?"

Noah lowered his head and thought for a long time, then he replied in a questioning tone:

"No?"

William half-smiling sighed softly.

Noah saw his master's smile. He had nothing to say, he was right.

"Today I'd like to make you understand this and also train you a little bit, but your stubbornness lasts for three hours so it's better to call it a day. See you in a week at the same time and at the same time. Now take a break and don't do the work that needs your body."

And then, William left. The atmosphere was relaxed and Noah could not hold the sword anymore and fell to the floor. He coughed a few times and then went in a cross-legged position.

"Khuuuu"

He exhales vigorously with his eyes closed and then tries to resume his normal breathing rhythm.

A smile appeared on his tired face.

'He is very strong! From start to finish, I never saw his movements and only felt them a little. This mental energy thing is incredible, an incredible cultivator! I wonder if he can stop the bullets from my previous world. Hahaha, I like this! The more I see a cultivator, the more I want to become a cultivator! So much power in just one person! Hand to stop 2 swords, hand to stop the dragon! I want to train more, I want to become stronger, I want to forge my life with my own strength! Who cares if I die again, this is the first time I feel so alive in two lives!'

Then, a picture of Lily appeared in his head and his smile became even more complicated.

'I think I should settle the situation first, otherwise I won't calm down'

The smile disappeared and he opened his eyes, resolution completely gushing from his expression.

'After all, I need strength to do both of those things, so my actions can only be more practice.'

He stood up with great difficulty and brought himself back to his room. He ate a lot and studied the two manuals until after dinner, then he continued looking at the Kesier runes.

The next morning, he woke up with his body hurting everywhere but he didn't care. He stuck to his schedule more excitedly. Steady but sure, he became stronger.

The following week he arrived early on an appointment with William. This time he really had to wait for his master to come.

When he entered the room, he looked at the disciple who was looking at him with hope and could not help but shake his head.

"And here I think he learned something last time."

He yawned for a while and then took out a wooden stick from the wall behind him.

"Today we'll exchange defense and attack and I'll show you every mistake you make by hitting you with this."

He pointed at the wooden stick in his hand.

"Come on, start attacking me."

Noah hurriedly stood up and took out two training swords. Then he directly attacked William with a sword crossed in front of him.

THUD

The tip of the stick hit his head as he fell backwards just in case.

"Your body has to squat more to use that type of charge to protect your entire upper body. Once again"

Noah tried again with the same accusation but this time followed his Master's advice.

THUD

The wand hit the point where the sword crossed and pushed it back into Noah's chest.

"Put some strength in that arm. How can your weapon protect you if you let it hit your body"

So Noah attacked again.

THUD

The wand hit the same spot as before but this time Noah restrained and deflected it into William's guard but as he was about to attack he heard a voice coming from behind him.

"That's not bad, now try it with a different shape."

William in front of Noah had disappeared and reappeared behind him.

Noah looked at the smiling figure behind him and shook his head to suppress the thought of cursing him.

In this way the morning passed with William perfecting Noah's technique.

"Today's fine, see you next week."

Noah was in a miserable state but this time managed to bow before his Master walked out of the room. He was truly grateful for the time William invested in him, and that day he actually made some great progress. He could not wait for seven days to pass!

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