Here's the rewritten chapter in fluent English with adjustments to the Chinese terminology for easier reading, without omitting any key content:
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Swallowed Star: Six Eyes #6 – Rejecting Thor!
Thor, the second strongest person in the world, enjoys a glorious reputation.
But the philosophy of the Extreme Martial Arts School is simple—pursue the limit, surpass the limit!
There is also a popular saying among them: "If you don't want to be the best warrior in the world, you're not a qualified warrior."
Thor and Hong have a good relationship, and of course, Thor has heard this saying.
Doesn't Thor want to be the best in the world?
He is envious of it.
Thor created the Nine-Layer Thunder Blade, the fastest sword in the world. In terms of power, even Hong's World-Destroying Strike cannot compare to it.
He also holds the title of the fastest and the strongest physique in the world!
In terms of realms, he has always been ahead of Hong. Yet, he still cannot defeat him because Hong possesses a domain.
The domain makes Hong nearly invincible at the planetary level, allowing him to easily fight opponents of higher levels.
Thor has spent decades trying to understand the secret of the domain but has never succeeded. Now, an excellent prospect stands before him, and he can't wait to show Hong Gu Ce's talent!
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The Arrival of Thor
"Is this the place?"
Thor's mind shifted as he arrived above Gu Ce's manor, and oddly, no one in the area seemed to detect his presence.
"Oh?"
Suddenly, it seemed like he noticed something. Thor glanced toward the Thunder and Lightning Martial Arts Hall.
The main hall of the Thunder and Lightning Martial Arts Hall in Jiangnan Base City wasn't far from Gu Ce's manor. With his planetary-level strength, Thor could easily sense what was happening there.
In the blink of an eye, Thor transformed into a flash of lightning and appeared above the Thunder and Lightning Martial Arts Hall.
"Good boy, a high-level warrior is suppressing a high-level general!" Thor hid himself and watched the situation in the arena, his eyes widening in surprise.
With his keen sight, Thor could easily tell that Wang Heng was going easy, using only his physical strength comparable to a mid-level general, yet he was still being suppressed by Gu Ce in terms of technique!
Wang Heng, a mid-level general renowned for his strength and potential to become a God of War, had even mastered the third level of the Nine-Layer Thunder Blade. Yet, he was still suppressed by Gu Ce, whose sword skills and physical techniques were clearly on a higher level.
Clang!
The third level of the Nine-Layer Thunder Blade unleashed three hidden powers, delivering 2.8 times the force.
Gu Ce, holding the Longevity Sword, faced Wang Heng head-on but still couldn't withstand the power and was defeated.
"I lost." Gu Ce shook his head.
Placing his sword back on the weapon rack, Wang Heng walked over to Gu Ce in astonishment.
"I used the physical fitness of a mid-level general and barely won, relying on the power of the Nine-Layer Thunder Blade. Fortunately, your Longevity Sword Skill hasn't reached the second level yet. If it had, I might not have won even if I gave it my all."
"Brother Wang, I see your swordsmanship has improved. Are you trying to break through to the fourth level?" Gu Ce smiled.
"Not even close," Wang Heng sighed. "If I could break through to the fourth level, I wouldn't still be stuck at the general level."
"It's okay, Brother Wang. I believe you can do it." Gu Ce comforted him.
"Brother Wang, I'll head back now," Gu Ce said, feeling a bit sweaty from the battle. He was about to go home to shower and change clothes.
However, just as he turned, he spotted a large, bald man in a white robe, watching him with a smile from a distance.
Gu Ce was startled. How could I not notice him!?
Then, he realized something.
"Master?" Gu Ce asked tentatively.
"What? Master?" Wang Heng, who was cleaning up, looked over, surprised, his eyes wide.
"Shh." Thor raised a finger to his lips, signaling Wang Heng to be quiet, then turned back to Gu Ce, still smiling.
"Gu family boy, I've been observing you for a while. Will you be willing to become my disciple?" Thor grinned, scratching his bald head. "In less than two years, I'll turn you into one of the strongest among the Gods of War!"
"Maybe even surpass the Gods of War!"
Thor's eyes shone as he looked at Gu Ce expectantly.
Wang Heng, standing nearby, looked more nervous than Gu Ce, his eyes filled with excitement. He was eager to hear Gu Ce's answer, almost wanting to agree on his behalf.
"Master," Gu Ce replied softly. "While I admire you greatly, please forgive me, but I must refuse."
"Why?" Thor blinked, confused.
"Because," Gu Ce hesitated before keeping his more arrogant words to himself.
Although confident, he also understood it wasn't wise to offend powerful figures when he was still weak.
"What I lack isn't guidance, it's resources," Gu Ce said seriously. "You wield a sword, and I wield a sword. We can't communicate on the same level. My uncle can guide me in swordsmanship."
"As for other aspects, I don't think anyone on Earth could guide me—not even Master Hong!" Gu Ce spoke with great confidence.
"You little..." Thor's face darkened for a moment. Are you implying that I'm not as good as Hong?
"Alright," Thor said after a pause.
"Let's see what you can achieve with the resources available to you!"
"Your Gu family shares the same confidence as mine, I see..." Thor shook his head.
"Tomorrow, I'll meet your father, and then we'll go to the global headquarters for special training. I'll provide you with the best resources and see what you can accomplish."
"Thank you in advance, Master!" Gu Ce smiled.
"Hmph!" Thor rolled his eyes in annoyance.
The second strongest in the world, rejected when trying to take on a disciple? If this gets out, I'll never live it down!
But when Gu Ce mentioned that even Master Hong couldn't guide him, Thor felt a little better.
"Huh?" Thor suddenly turned to glare at Wang Heng.
"If you tell anyone about today..."
"Don't worry, Master," Wang Heng quickly swore, patting his chest. "If I leak anything, I'll die on the spot!" He added, admiring Gu Ce even more.
How many people could refuse such an offer from Thor?
"Very well," Thor said, after another cold snort. "Wang Heng, you've discovered a genius. For that, I'll reward you with a complete set of the Nine-Layer Thunder Blade and even personally guide you. Do you have any doubts?"
"Thank you, Master!" Wang Heng said in surprise.
"Good. Your proficiency with the Nine-Layer Thunder Blade is sufficient, but there are issues with the force movements, which is why you can't break into the fourth level..." Thor gave Wang Heng some advice, all while hoping to attract Gu Ce's attention to become his disciple.
Unfortunately, Gu Ce seemed uninterested, turning to leave.
This made Thor even angrier. He was determined to bring Gu Ce's father out tomorrow for some practice. He would see how well Gu Ce could teach his son.
Gu Hesheng—Thor's pupil—was bound to receive a lesson!
Meanwhile, far off, Gu Hesheng sneezed.
Who's thinking about me?
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End of Chapter