From one person to nine to five

Chapter 686 Takeda (10)

Facing such martial arts, Xu Fu felt unprecedented pressure. Although his three wind-breaking spears were sharp, they seemed to gradually lose their effect in front of General Takeda's absolute blade.

He realized that if he did not change his tactics, he might be defeated by General Takeda.

Xu Fu began to try new tactics. He no longer blindly attacked, but began to use the long spear for flexible defense and counterattack.

His figure became erratic, and the long spear seemed to come alive in his hand, sometimes slithering like a snake, sometimes pouncing like a tiger, making it difficult for General Takeda to predict.

General Takeda's ultimate sword skills continued to unfold, and his samurai sword drew complex trajectories in the air, forming an impenetrable defense network.

Each strike was powerful enough to split mountains and rocks, forcing Xu Fu to defend himself with all his might. Takeda's attack became more and more fierce, and his samurai sword seemed to transform into countless sword shadows, attacking Xu Fu from all angles.

Xu Fu's forehead began to ooze out fine beads of sweat, but his eyes became more determined. He knew that this battle was not only a contest of strength, but also a contest of wisdom and will.

He began to pay more attention to observing General Takeda's every movement and every look, trying to find flaws in them.

As the battle continued, Xu Fu gradually discovered the attack pattern of General Takeda. Although his swordsmanship seemed impeccable, there was always a moment of lag every time he changed the direction of attack.

Xu Fu decided to take advantage of this and began to deliberately reveal his flaws to lure General Takeda into attacking.

Sure enough, General Takeda seized this opportunity and swung his samurai sword at Xu Fu's flaw with the force of thunder.

But at this moment, Xu Fu's long spear suddenly stabbed out from an unexpected angle like a cunning snake, pointing directly at the vital point of General Takeda.

General Takeda was shocked. He did not expect Xu Fu's counterattack to be so fast and so accurate. He hurriedly drew his sword to block, but Xu Fu's long spear had already hit the back of his sword like lightning, making a crisp metal collision sound.

Although this attack did not directly hit General Takeda, it did cause his offensive to be stalled.

Xu Fu did not miss this opportunity. He quickly changed his moves, and the long spear turned into a series of light and shadows, which quickly rotated around General Takeda, forming an almost impenetrable defense circle.

General Takeda was forced to go on the defensive, swinging his samurai sword continuously in an attempt to block Xu Fu's attacks.

The battle entered a white-hot stage, and the two men's weapons kept colliding in the air, making a series of metal clashing sounds.

The air around seemed to be ignited by the fierce battle, emitting a burning breath.

At this moment, Xu Fu suddenly changed his tactics. His long spear was no longer just for defense, but began to look for opportunities to make a fatal blow. His eyes became as sharp as a knife, and every attack was full of murderous intent.

General Takeda felt an unprecedented crisis and knew that if he did not change his tactics, he might be defeated by Xu Fu.

The balance of the battle began to slowly tilt, and Xu Fu's tactical changes and firm will allowed him to gradually gain the upper hand.

And though General Takeda was still powerful, he began to seem overwhelmed by Xu Fu's flexibility and precise strikes.

Xu Fu's tactical change temporarily frustrated General Takeda's offensive. His eyes became sharper, watching Xu Fu's every move.

Xu Fu's long spear was like a dancing dragon. Every time it was swung, it made a sound of breaking through the air. It collided with General Takeda's samurai sword, making a crisp sound of metal collision.

Although Takeda's attack was fierce, Xu Fu's defense was equally solid. He took advantage of the length of his spear and constantly harassed Takeda outside his attack range. Once he found an opportunity, he would quickly stab out a spear, forcing Takeda to defend himself with his sword.

Xu Fu's long spear drew arcs in the air. Every swing was accompanied by powerful internal force, making the air seem to be torn apart.

The battle lasted for dozens of rounds, and both men began to show signs of exhaustion. Fine beads of sweat oozed out of Xu Fu's forehead, and General Takeda's breathing became heavy.

But the two men's eyes remained firm, with no intention of backing down.

Xu Fu knew that if this continued, the battle would turn into a war of attrition, and he was not good at protracted battles. He had to find an opportunity to deal a fatal blow to General Takeda.

He began to pay more attention to observing General Takeda's attack patterns, looking for flaws in them.

Finally, during a fierce battle, Xu Fu discovered a tiny flaw in Takeda. Whenever Takeda swung his sword, his left shoulder would unconsciously sink. Although this movement was very subtle, it was enough for Xu Fu to find an opportunity.

Xu Fu took a deep breath and adjusted his breathing and internal strength. His eyes became sharper and the long spear in his hand became more stable.

He began to consciously guide General Takeda to chop downward, and at the same time, his body sank slightly, preparing to launch a fatal blow.

General Takeda seemed unaware of Xu Fu's intention, and his attack was still fierce and direct. Finally, after a downward strike, his left shoulder sank slightly, revealing a flaw.

Xu Fu seized the opportunity and thrust his long spear out like lightning, pointing directly at General Takeda's left shoulder.

General Takeda reacted extremely quickly. He almost instinctively held the samurai sword across his chest to block Xu Fu's attack.

However, the powerful internal force contained in Xu Fu's long spear caused General Takeda's samurai sword to emit a mournful sound, and a tiny crack appeared on the blade.

General Takeda's face changed slightly, and he realized that Xu Fu's strength was far beyond his expectations. He began to deal with Xu Fu's attacks more cautiously, while looking for opportunities to counterattack.

The battle fell into a stalemate again. Xu Fu's long spear was like a flexible snake, constantly moving around General Takeda, looking for opportunities.

General Takeda's samurai sword was like a ferocious tiger, and every swing brought great force, trying to knock Xu Fu's long spear away.

The fight between the two became more and more intense, and every attack was full of danger.

Xu Fu's long spear drew streaks of light in the air, while General Takeda's samurai sword was like lightning, constantly crossing in the air.

As the battle progressed, the physical strength of both men was rapidly depleted. Xu Fu's breathing began to become rapid, and General Takeda's face turned pale. But neither of them gave up, and each attack was full of determination and strength.

Finally, in a fierce battle, Xu Fu found an opportunity. His long spear drew an arc in the air, cleverly avoiding the samurai sword of Takeda General, and then quickly stabbed Takeda General's chest.

General Takeda reacted very quickly, and he almost instinctively held his samurai sword across his chest to block Xu Fu's attack. But Xu Fu's attack did not end there. At the moment his long spear was blocked, it suddenly changed direction and stabbed General Takeda's abdomen from below.

This move was so unpredictable that General Takeda was caught off guard. Although his samurai sword moved down quickly, it was too late to completely block Xu Fu's attack.

Xu Fu's long spear pierced into General Takeda's abdomen, but did not go deep.

General Takeda's samurai sword blocked most of the force at the last moment, so that Xu Fu's attack did not cause fatal damage.

General Takeda's face turned pale, and blood flowed from his abdomen. But his eyes remained firm, and he showed no sign of retreating.

He knew that the battle was not over yet and he still had a chance to fight back.

Xu Fu's face also became solemn. He knew that although he had the upper hand, the strength of General Takeda should not be underestimated.

He had to remain vigilant and be ready to respond to General Takeda's counterattack at any time.

The battle fell into a stalemate again. Both of them were rapidly losing strength, but their eyes remained firm, with no intention of retreating.

They all knew that this battle would be a protracted one, and only those who persevered to the end would win in the end.

Xu Fu's eyes were firm, he knew that this battle was not only a contest of skills, but also a test of will and endurance. Every time he swung his long spear, it was like weaving an invisible net, trying to capture the sword force of General Takeda that was like a storm.

General Takeda's swordsmanship was like the waves of the sea, one wave after another. Every swing of his sword was accompanied by a low roar, as if even the air was being torn apart by his sword energy.

The shadow of his sword was like lightning in the dark night, appearing and disappearing, making it difficult to predict.

Xu Fu stopped defending passively and began to actively look for the flaws of General Takeda. His long spear was like a poisonous snake looking for prey, sometimes stabbing straight, sometimes sweeping, and sometimes provoking, and each attack was precisely aimed at the vital points of General Takeda.

Every movement of Xu Fu seemed light and swift. His figure moved left and right, forward and backward on the battlefield, making it difficult for General Takeda to lock on his position.

General Takeda's pupils constricted. He realized the change in Xu Fu and knew that if he did not take action, he might be put in a passive position.

He began to change his sword skills, from being fierce to being flexible. His samurai sword began to dance with a peculiar rhythm. Every swing carried a whirling force, as if drawing circles of ripples in the air.

Xu Fu felt the pressure, he knew that this was General Takeda trying to use his inner strength to disperse his attack. He did not dare to be careless, he began to adjust his breathing, and injected his inner strength into the long spear, making each swing have stronger penetrating power.

His long spear drew arcs in the air, and every swing carried an indescribable beauty, as if he was dancing an elegant dance.

General Takeda's swordsmanship became more bizarre, and every attack he made seemed to be a test, trying to find Xu Fu's weakness.

His samurai sword no longer aimed to kill with one blow, but began to attack in a continuous manner. Each strike was like weaving a net, trying to trap Xu Fu.

Xu Fu's face was solemn. He knew that General Takeda was trying to overcome the enemy with softness. He began to be more cautious, leaving room for every attack to prevent General Takeda's counterattack.

His long spear drew arcs in the air, and each swing was accompanied by a smooth force, as if he was using the power of water to resist the sword force of General Takeda.

Takeda's Senboto is a rare martial art said to be derived from ancient sea combat techniques. His movements are like waves, one after another, and every swing of the sword carries the surging of the tide and the agility of the oars.

His samurai sword drew ripples in the air, as if it was really sliding on the water. Every attack was full of changes and unpredictability.

Facing such an attack, Xu Fu knew that he could no longer passively defend. He began to mobilize his internal strength and wield the long spear more rapidly. Every swing was accompanied by a strong airflow, as if to tear the surrounding air apart.

His long spear drew arcs in the air, forming an invisible shield, trying to block General Takeda's Senbo Crossing.

However, General Takeda's attacks were like a tide, one wave after another, and his samurai sword left marks on Xu Fu's shield, and every contact made a crisp metal collision sound.

Xu Fu felt under tremendous pressure, his internal strength was constantly being consumed, while General Takeda seemed to have endless power.

Xu Fu knew that he had to find the flaw of General Takeda. He began to carefully observe every move of General Takeda, trying to find the pattern from it.

He discovered that although General Takeda's attacks seemed to be irregular, in fact each attack followed a certain trajectory.

Xu Fu began to use these trajectories to predict General Takeda's next move so that he could react in advance.

As the battle progressed, Xu Fu gradually adapted to the rhythm of Takeda's attack. He began to look for opportunities in defense, and whenever Takeda's attack paused slightly, Xu Fu would seize the opportunity and counterattack with his long spear.

Although his counterattacks were not as fierce as General Takeda's attacks, they were extremely accurate and hit General Takeda's vital points every time.

General Takeda felt the change in Xu Fu, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He realized that Xu Fu had changed from the initial passive defense to active offense. He began to control his attack rhythm more carefully, trying to find Xu Fu's flaws.

The battle entered a white-hot stage, and every confrontation between the two was full of danger.

Xu Fu's long spear and General Takeda's samurai sword intertwined in the air, creating dazzling rays of light, and every collision made a deafening sound.

The air around them seemed to be shaken by their battle, forming whirlwinds.

Xu Fu constantly adjusted his tactics during the battle. Sometimes he was like a cunning fox, using his flexible body to dodge the attacks of General Takeda; sometimes he was like a ferocious lion, launching a fierce counterattack with his long spear. Each of his attacks was full of changes, making it difficult for General Takeda to predict.

General Takeda was not to be outdone. His skills in crossing the thousand boats became more and more sophisticated. Each attack was like a wave, one after another.

His samurai sword drew complex trajectories in the air, forming an impenetrable defensive net.

His attacks became more and more fierce, and every swing of his sword carried the power to split mountains and crack rocks, forcing Xu Fu to resist with all his strength.

(End of this chapter)