Upon seeing everyone’s stance, the Sword Demon Dugu Xiaotian burst into laughter, "Hahaha, kid, you’ve thought it through—well, watch carefully."
With that, he lifted the wooden sword with a flick of his foot and grasped it in his hand, assuming a stance with the blade pointed skyward. No wonder he was the Sword Demon; just one movement exuded murderous air.
Demon Shadow Sword Technique—here we go!
Then Dugu Xiaotian began to wield his sword and dance.
Even without any inner strength, the Sword Demon still exhibited mighty posture, dancing with the wind.
As one sword swung out, he moved with the sword, and as his form danced, a shadowy apparition followed him closely as if wedded to him.
"Look, you guys!" An Ran exclaimed with surprise.
Xiao Jie also noticed it, initially just a vague shadow, but the more he danced, the clearer it became. When the sword technique ended, the shadow overlapped with the Sword Demon as if a tangible entity—it was extraordinary.
The Sword Demon moved and the shadow moved with him; the Sword Demon stopped and the shadow would also stop, it was as if he had a double.
Huh, what’s this? Xiao Jie clicked with the mouse, the shadow had no health bar or any identification, it was just like a phantom.
At this moment, everyone was amazed wondering what the shadow was, while Jiu Jianxian stared at the screen intently.
[System prompt: The Sword Demon Dugu Xiaotian has taught you the skill [Demon Shadow Divine Sword], you have successfully learned this sword technique and can now check it in the skill bar.]
"How did the learning go, kid?" The Sword Demon asked calmly after completing a series of sword moves.
"Learned, learned! Hahaha, I’ve finally mastered the Supreme Sword Skill." Jiu Jianxian shouted excitedly, now at Level 40 he could finally progress to Sword Saint.
Moreover, mastering a Supreme Sword Skill also gave him the qualification to be among the top martial artists.
In the next guild battle, he no longer had to focus on harvesting minor accounts; he could compete with other experts.
Facing bosses alone, brushing for equipment, he could now stride confidently in the game.
The thought made him feel delighted.
An Ran listened and suddenly said, "Well, since we’ve learned it, can we—do that now?"
"We can, we can—no wait, don’t!" Jiu Jianxian abruptly screamed.
That "that," of course, meant taking down the Sword Demon, who was Level 54, a worldly expert perhaps still capable of dropping a Supreme Martial Arts secret, mysterious skills, or something.
Though it seemed unlikely, since this guy was imprisoned in this underwater jail, with no possessions, not looking like he had treasures.
But it’d be a pity not to try with a worldly expert in low health.
When they arrived, everyone had already discussed that after Jiu Jianxian acquired the sword technique, they would try their luck together.
Of course, this couldn’t be said too bluntly, as the NPCs in the game were intelligent.
Yet they didn’t expect Jiu Jianxian to suddenly call it off.
"What’s the matter, Jiu Jianxian?" Xiao Jie asked in surprise.
"There’s a problem, look here—"
Jiu Jianxian said, directly sending the sword technique’s data to the group.
Xiao Jie immediately checked it out.
[Demon Shadow Divine Sword (Swordsmanship/Supreme Divine Skill)
Basic Techniques: Demon Shadow Thirteen Techniques.
During combat using Demon Shadow Thirteen Techniques, you will slowly accumulate demon possession state.
For each unit killed that provides experience points, you gain an additional 1% demon possession state.
For each unit killed that provides slaughter value, you gain an additional 10% demon possession state.
Inner Power Effect 1: Demon Shadow Blood Blade. Each 1% of demon possession state provides a 1% damage bonus, up to 100%. When demon possession state reaches 50%, your weapon transforms into a blood blade, attack grants a vampiric effect.
Inner Power Effect 2: Twin Heart Demons. (Swordsmanship Level 6 unlocks) When demon possession state reaches 100%, your heart demons will manifest as tangible entities. Heart demons cannot be damaged, but can freely attack, dealing 50% sword qi damage.
Note 1: When the heart demons appear, you will undergo a spiritual judgment.
1, Pass. You can control the heart demons for your own use.
2, Fail. Your heart demons will automatically attack all living units around, regardless of ally or enemy.
3, Critical Fail. You will be controlled by your heart demons, gaining immense damage boosts but losing control over actions, lasting 10 minutes.
Note 2: If you die in combat, your heart demons will likewise take over your body and continue fighting for 10 minutes.
Swordsmanship Introduction: Sword technique created by Sword Demon Dugu Xiaotian. Dugu Xiaotian infused his lust for slaughter and bloodthirsty war intent into the sword dao, and it is said that he once fell into madness in battle, killing father, teacher, even his wife and children, thus becoming a figure in the worldly society held in contempt.
This sword technique became taboo.]
Xiao Jie read through the sword technique introduction and immediately understood Jiu Jianxian’s concerns.
The Sword Demon indeed was already at the end of his rope, with only a few hundred blood volume left, and all meridians cut, unable to use inner strength. Thus even with higher levels, a combo from everyone present could definitely take him down.
But once the Sword Demon dies, his heart demons would take over his body, and that would be troublesome.
Although the heart demons can only control the Sword Demon’s body for 10 minutes, the Sword Demon under the heart demons’ control has immense damage boosts. This immense cannot be easily quantified but surely wouldn’t be easy to deal with.
The place is also so cramped, if a desperate fight breaks out, this group may indeed not fare well.