The Immortal Sword is thicker and longer than a regular longsword, with a blade that stretches 1.5 meters. It is designed to be a one-handed sword, though its size makes it seem more like a two-handed weapon.
The Immortal Sword Technique is a renowned combat skill passed down through Gu Ce's family. If not for his physical limitations, his uncle could have easily been considered an invincible war god.
The Immortal Sword Technique consists of three levels, each increasing in strength, with the final level delivering up to four times the force of a normal strike. It's classified as an SS-level skill in the Warrior Mall, with the full set priced at 10 billion Chinese Yuan.
Fortunately for Gu Ce, he doesn't need to pay for it; he can learn it freely as part of his family legacy.
"I wonder what kind of strength these monsters have!" Gu Ce thought, excitement bubbling within him.
The Monster Town is home to three main types of monsters: the Shadow Cats, which excel in speed; the Iron-Haired Wild Boars, known for their powerful defense; and the Tiger Mastiffs, which combine remarkable speed and strength.
These creatures are all categorized as H-level monsters, the equivalent of human primary warrior level fighters. Despite their strength, they are still relatively weak compared to Gu Ce, whose physical abilities have reached the advanced warrior level.
Gu Ce, with his superior abilities, considered the task more of a formality, essentially a walk in the park.
As he wandered through the town's main street, illuminated by the soft glow of streetlights, he carried the long sword on his back. With his hands behind his head, he closed his eyes, enjoying the moonlight as though he were on a leisurely stroll. The monsters posed no threat to him.
"Is he being too arrogant?" one of the officers in the monitoring room muttered, displeased with Gu Ce's nonchalance.
"Understandable, he's still young," Wang Heng replied with a knowing smile, defending Gu Ce's behavior.
A voice from the other officer's station caught attention. "There's a group of Shadow Cats approaching him. If he doesn't react, even with his senior warrior status, he won't escape unscathed."
The monitor displayed more than a dozen Shadow Cats lurking in the shadows, silently moving closer to Gu Ce under the streetlights.
Whoosh!
In an instant, the Shadow Cats lunged at him, accelerating to speeds of 40 meters per second, far beyond what a typical junior warrior could manage. Even an intermediate warrior would be in danger.
But Gu Ce, as if sensing the incoming threat, moved so fast that no one could track his actions. It appeared as though he had merely stood there, effortlessly raising his right foot to kick the attacking Shadow Cat away. With a force exceeding 4,000 kilograms, the cat was instantly dispatched.
It was like a soccer game to Gu Ce.
He quickly shifted his weight, moving in and out of the fray with incredible precision. With every swift motion, he dispatched one cat after another, maintaining perfect control over his strength, ensuring each strike was just the right amount of force. He didn't miss a single cat.
The whole ordeal lasted less than two minutes.
Pulling the Changsheng Sword from his back, Gu Ce paused and gave a frustrated sigh. He was unsure whether to take the left or right ear of the Shadow Cats as proof of his kills.
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In the monitoring room, silence reigned for a moment.
After a long pause, someone finally spoke, barely above a whisper.
"Did he... enter the Micro-level?"
"He didn't even open his eyes!" another officer exclaimed.
"It doesn't seem like the Micro-level; that would be impossible to do so easily."
Zhuge Tao, one of the officers, stared at the screen, trying to make sense of Gu Ce's movements. After a few moments, he spoke in realization, "No... that's perfect-level body movement!"
Wang Heng's eyes widened in shock, and he clapped his hand over his mouth in surprise. Did this kid trick me last time? Pretended to be at the Micro-level, and now he's showing off the Perfect-level?
He hadn't considered that Gu Ce might have transitioned so quickly from the Micro-level to the Perfect level. It just didn't seem likely.
"President, I need to report something urgent to the owner," Zhuge Tao said quickly, turning to Wang Heng. "I've found a brilliant talent in Jiangnan Base City—16 years old, a senior warrior, and he has a suspected perfect-level body technique!"
"Zhuge Tao!" Wang Heng scolded him sharply. "Don't even think about stealing my talent for the Thunder and Lightning Martial Arts School! Do you know who his father is?"
Zhuge Tao froze. "The Eternal Life Sword... Gu Hesheng, the War God of Thunder and Lightning Martial Arts School?"
He had heard rumors about a secretive War God who backed Wang Heng, and the name Gu Hesheng had been mentioned frequently.
Gu Hesheng, who was a good friend of his brother Gu Hechang, had a reputation that was nearly as strong as a blood relation to Gu Ce.
"Wait, I'll call Senior Gu Hesheng myself," Wang Heng said, dialing the phone.
The phone quickly connected, and a lazy voice came from the other side. "Hello? Xiao Wang, what's the matter? Did my son kill all the monsters in Monster Town?"
Everyone in the room was stunned. What made him think his son was capable of that?
But after seeing the display of strength, they realized it was very possible.
"Senior Gu, here's the situation," Wang Heng explained. "Xiao Ce has just demonstrated a perfect-level body technique during the actual combat assessment. I wanted to ask if you were aware of this and what you think about which faction he should join."
"Perfect-level? It's no surprise—he's my son!" Gu Hesheng replied, pride in his voice. "As for which force he should join, that's up to Xiao Ce. If anyone offers him a bad deal, it'll be disrespectful to both me and my brother."
Everyone in the monitoring room couldn't help but shudder. Gu Ce had powerful backing.
"Alright then, I'll contact the owner. If nothing goes wrong, the owner will visit Xiao Ce tomorrow," Wang Heng added, receiving a message.
Gu Hesheng laughed heartily when he heard the news. "Thor? Okay, my brother will be back tomorrow."
As soon as the phone call ended, Zhuge Tao realized that the Extreme Martial Arts Hall would likely lose out on this opportunity. His hopes for recruiting Gu Ce were dashed—unless Hong Ye himself made an appearance tomorrow.
Zhuge Tao's frustration grew as he watched Wang Heng smile triumphantly.
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Back on the screen, a new scene unfolded. Gu Ce was surrounded by a large group of monsters—Shadow Cats, Iron-Haired Wild Boars, and Tiger Mastiffs—almost a hundred strong. The monsters closed in quickly.
Gu Ce, however, remained unfazed. He continued to move with his perfect-level body technique, weaving gracefully through the monsters, though he made no move to strike.
"Is he trying to hone his body skills?" one of the officers speculated.
Zhuge Tao, deeply focused, continued to observe. He wasn't entirely sure of Gu Ce's intentions yet.
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End of Chapter 3
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