Swordsmanship Coach: Kill with One Slash

Chapter 100: Chapter 93: Sword Shatter Lv. 1

"Is something wrong, Lu?"

Su Xing had just spoken when he suddenly spotted the Sword Disciple panel floating beside Lu Anning. The changes in her skills section made him exclaim in amazement, "This progress is way too fast."

[Sword Disciple Panel]

[Sword Disciple: Lu Anning]

[Age: 17]

[Gender: Female]

[Occupation: Swordsman, High School Student]

[Talent: Sword Bone]

[High-Proficiency Skills: White Line Slash, Thrust, Collapse, Point, Breath of the Sword, Sword-Drawing Stance, Basic Sword Dao Footwork, Dark Cuisine, Crane Game Pro, Gossip Hound...]

[Sword Disciple Trait: Deductive Learner]

It had only been a few days, and Lu Anning had already advanced "Breath of the Sword" and "Sword-Drawing Stance."

This meant she had already reached the preliminary level of Tier 2.

Although Su Xing’s own sword skills were obtained by allocating points in his system, he understood from watching the little figure practice that every single step forward on the Sword Dao required immense effort.

Almost every time he allocated points, the little figure would take several months or even years to achieve a breakthrough.

But how many days had it been for Lu Anning?

’Truly a system-certified genius.’ Even Su Xing couldn’t help but marvel at such a training speed.

Of course, Lu Anning had no idea that Coach Su had already seen through her. She looked at him and said with some anticipation:

"Coach Su, school is starting in a few days. Could you come to our school and watch my competition?"

’School starting...’ Hearing those two words,

Su Xing paused for a moment, then suddenly wondered, ’Isn’t my little brother starting school soon too?’

Su Yu had said he was going to the Capital City in two months because the Spirit Realm was supposed to descend there, but now the Spirit Realm’s location had changed, and there had been no news since.

It seemed Su Yu wouldn’t have to go to the Capital City anymore, and his school would be starting soon as well.

The thought passed in an instant. Su Xing smiled, nodded, and said, "Of course, no problem. I’ll definitely be there to watch."

"Thank you, Coach Su!"

Hearing this, Lu Anning quickly thanked him. "Then... that’s all. I’ll be going now!"

With that, Lu Anning flicked the hair that fell over her chest and walked directly to a nearby room. Su Xing glanced over, didn’t think much of it, and went back to his own room.

’She’s had a breakthrough in her Sword Dao and wants to show off in front of someone she’s close to.’

Su Xing actually understood Lu Anning’s intentions perfectly. She had already reached this level of skill but didn’t tell him, only inviting him to watch her compete against others. She definitely wanted to give him a surprise.

’Too bad... I’ve already seen it all on the system.’

With Lu Anning’s current strength, competing against ordinary Sword Dao practitioners would be like an adult bullying a child. There was no way she could lose.

At this thought, Su Xing shook his head. He sat on his bed and began to consider what kind of reaction would be appropriate—not too exaggerated, but not so casual that Lu Anning would think he was just being perfunctory.

...

Time passed quietly.

A few days slipped by like sand through his fingers.

During these few days, Su Xing’s life returned to its usual tranquility. The special organization and the Spiritual Sect both seemed to have entered a temporary lull, with no activity from either side.

Su Xing sat on his bed.

A light blue panel suddenly materialized before his eyes.

[Sword Saint Profession System]

[Name: Su Xing]

[Age: 22]

[Occupation: Swordsman, Sword Hall Coach]

[Sword Disciple: Lu Anning]

[Profession Skills: Myriad Swords Return to One lv1 (786/30,000), Mountain Severance lv1 (432/30,000), White Blade Stance lv1 (2,321/30,000), Spirit Sword lv1 (231/100,000), Flying Catkins lv1 (121/30,000), Sword Collapse lv6 (Perfected), Star Pointer lv1 (78/30,000)]

[Sword Dao Points: 5]

In these past few days, Su Xing’s improvement had been nothing short of immense. "Sword Roaming Step" advanced to "Flying Catkins," "Grass and Wood Pointer" advanced to "Star Pointer," and "Sword Collapse" had reached the Perfected stage. With this next point allocation, all of his sword skills would reach Tier 3 or higher.

As a result, his muscles had seemingly swelled two or three sizes overnight, a more exaggerated growth than any he had experienced before.

To avoid arousing Shen Ruyun’s and Lu Anning’s curiosity, Su Xing had to wear long sleeves in the middle of summer to hide his physique. Of course, his strength had also multiplied many times over.

Su Xing had a hunch that as long as he also advanced "Sword Collapse" to Tier 3, his power would undergo a qualitative change.

At the very least, if Su Xing encountered that Vice Bishop again, he definitely wouldn’t lose!

"Huuuh."

Su Xing slowly exhaled and began to recall the effects and changes when "Flying Catkins" and "Star Pointer" had advanced a few days ago.

"Flying Catkins," which had evolved from "Sword Roaming Step," was still a footwork-type skill.

But his speed had become much faster, making Su Xing feel as if he were flying even though he was running.

If Su Xing had possessed this skill when he encountered the Vice Bishop before, he might have been able to escape directly without needing to launch himself off anything.

As for "Star Pointer," which evolved from "Grass and Wood Pointer," its effect was mostly unchanged. Only its range of control had increased, though it was still useless to Su Xing.

This was because "Star Pointer" could only control people of a lower or equal tier.

In other words, "Star Pointer" could currently only control opponents at Tier 3 or below. But Su Xing could kill opponents of that level with a single slap, so there was no need for control.

However, the control ability of "Star Pointer" could be imbued into his "Sparrow Sword," which was an incredibly overpowered feature. Su Xing felt that as its level increased in the future, it would surely become extremely useful.

’Time to get Sword Collapse to Tier 3 as well.’

Su Xing cracked his neck, producing a series of CRACKLE-POP sounds. He then got out of bed, walked to the door, and flipped on the light with a CLICK.

With the click of the switch, the Bai Ze light instantly flooded the gloomy little room.

Bathed in the light, Su Xing walked back to his bed. He supported himself with his right hand on the edge of the mattress and slid down to sit on the floor, his eyes fixed on "Sword Collapse (Perfected)" in the [Profession Skills] section of the system panel before him.

Su Xing said silently in his mind, ’System, allocate points.’

As the thought formed in Su Xing’s mind,

the Sword Dao Points on the panel in his vision instantly decreased by three.

The line [Profession Skills: Sword Collapse lv6 (Perfected)] abruptly blurred. Su Xing could vaguely see the two words for "Sword Collapse" twitching and distorting wildly, as if they were crazily transforming into different words.

The first word didn’t change, but the second one suddenly transformed into another, the process so fast it was over in the blink of an eye.

BANG!

A bursting sound erupted in Su Xing’s mind. At the same time, the blurry text on the system panel sharpened back into focus.

[Profession Skills: Sword Shatter lv1 (1/30,000)]

[Your profession skill "Sword Collapse lv6" has advanced to "Sword Shatter lv1"]