Fantasy: I Become God by playing a game [Dungeons + LitRPG +Xinxia]

**Chapter 54: New Dungeon - Ancient Sword Cultivator's Tomb (10)**

The sword of the heretic Fang Heng was extraordinarily fast—it was the fastest that Su Chen had encountered thus far. It moved so quickly that, despite Su Chen being prepared, he could only catch a glimpse of an afterimage.

Puff!

As the blood sword passed, a line of blood appeared on Su Chen's cheek, with tiny droplets of blood forming. 

A few strands of hair were severed by the blade and floated delicately in the air. 

Fortunately, the sword of the heretic Fang Heng only grazed Su Chen's cheek and did not strike a vital point. Otherwise, that single strike could have killed Su Chen on the spot.

This demonstrated that the one executing the Traceless Sword Technique was not Fang Heng himself but rather the heretic demon from the outside world occupying Fang Heng's body.

The sword's speed represented only about half of its original potential. If it had been at full strength, even with Su Chen's preparation, he would not have been able to evade the attack.

Nonetheless, the heretic Fang Heng had to admit that Su Chen had done well for someone in the Qi gathering stage. He clearly had the talent to be arrogant.

But that alone was not enough...

"You managed to dodge the first sword, but I don't believe you can evade the second and third swords!" 

Fang Heng, the heretic, snorted coldly, and his hand holding the blood sword blurred into a flurry of motion as he began to move toward Su Chen.

Perhaps angered by Su Chen's ability to dodge his first attack, he intentionally targeted less vital areas with his following strikes.

Each blow left Su Chen with various light or heavy wounds, which, while not fatal, inflicted sharp pain. The goal seemed to be to torture rather than to kill.

Facing the relentless heretic Fang Heng, Su Chen desperately sought an opportunity to counterattack, but none presented itself. He could do little more than observe Fang Heng's swordsmanship while dodging.

Seeing Su Chen's struggling and anguished state, the heretic Fang Heng couldn't help but laugh.

"Hahaha! So, running away like a wild dog is what you call Tao?"

"Cry, be angry, and then in despair... die!"

Despite Fang Heng's provoking taunts, Su Chen did not respond. In that moment, he felt like a small boat tossed among stormy waves, doing all he could just to stay afloat.

But he was not entirely without opportunity. His lotus-shaped pupils continued to rotate, capturing the essence of each sword movement Fang Heng executed.

Maybe he had tired of taunting Su Chen, or perhaps he believed Su Chen posed no real threat. Finally, the heretic Fang Heng ceased his games.

"Boy, some things are futile no matter how much you talk."

"If Fang Heng is a coward, having a bounty of talent yet unable to use it, then you are reckless. Although you have good talent, you lack the respect for strength."

"Remember, don't be quick-witted in front of the strong in your next life. Otherwise... you'll just become a source of amusement for them."

As his words fell, Su Chen saw a flash of cold light in the air.

The blood sword reflected in his lotus-shaped pupils grew larger, poised to pierce his throat.

Observing Su Chen's calm expression, Fang Heng felt an inexplicable unease creeping in. He couldn't pinpoint exactly what was wrong.

"Impossible! This guy is just a small Qi gathering stage cultivator. He's already dead, so what else is there to fear?"

"Yes, he's dead—completely dead..."

On the second floor of the Sword Pavilion, in front of the main door, Su Chen suddenly received several notifications.

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[You carefully observed the enemy's swordsmanship, gained some insights, and unlocked a new skill... Traceless Swordsmanship.]

[Due to your own high swordsmanship attainments, Traceless Swordsmanship has been upgraded to Small Success Level...]

[Traceless Swordsmanship: Small Success 1/2000]

[Effect: The ultimate fast sword technique, traceless and formless. The sword is not stained with blood, and at its peak can produce a traceless sword shadow.]

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"… The ultimate fast sword?"

Sitting cross-legged in front of the main door on the second floor of the Sword Pavilion, Su Chen recalled the battle against the heretic Fang Heng.

To be honest, the Traceless Swordsmanship created by Fang Heng was not particularly special. He had merely refined every movement and technique to their extremes, allowing each draw of the sword to go straight to the vital point without superfluous motion.

It was not complicated, but rather highly efficient.

A person by nature peaceful and disinclined to kill crafted an ultimate sword technique for killing. It was a reminder of how unpredictable the world could be.

The reason the Traceless Swordsmanship could reach such extreme speeds was not just due to the refinement of the sword moves; it also involved unique manipulation of spiritual power.

Each sword strike mobilized the strength of one's entire body, creating a terrifying force explosion in an instant.

However, such extreme techniques inevitably placed considerable burdens on the cultivator themselves. 

Thus, the Traceless Swordsmanship was generally suited for rapid confrontations and swift resolutions.

If the opponent could not be defeated within a certain timeframe, there would be no need for the enemy to attack—whoever employed the Traceless Swordsmanship would exhaust themselves first.

In this regard, Traceless Swordsmanship shared many similarities with his Water Dragon Roar.

This is why Su Chen could upgrade the sword technique to Small Success Level immediately after learning it.

"Although the Traceless Sword Technique is commendable, it is akin to my Water Dragon Roar Technique. The effectiveness of the sword technique depends on one's own cultivation and physical capabilities."

"While the heretic Fang Heng's attainment of Traceless Sword Technique is not as high as that of the original Fang Heng, resting at the large success level level, the strength of his heretic demon body compensates for its weaknesses, making him more durable than the original Fang Heng."

"Furthermore, his cultivation has reached the first level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, with both the intensity and quality of his spiritual power far surpassing mine."

"Therefore, if I want to defeat the heretic Fang Heng, a drawn-out fight is out of the question. I must possess the ability to kill with a single strike to prevail this time."

Can Su Chen achieve a single strike against a strong opponent like the heretic Fang Heng now?

While he couldn't manage it presently, that did not mean it would be impossible in the future.

His Traceless Sword Technique would not remain at proficiency forever. 

Especially with a Foundation Establishment stage heretic demon who had also practiced Traceless Sword Technique as a training partner.

Standing up, Su Chen activated the effects of the three talismans: the God-Speed Talisman, the Eagle Eye Talisman, and the Giant Strength Talisman.

He then placed the disciple token into the pit beside the wooden door and activated it. 

As the door to the second floor opened once more, Su Chen walked in calmly. 

Despite the noticeable gap between himself and the heretic Fang Heng at this moment, it was not so vast that Su Chen felt it was unbridgeable.

As long as he practiced the Traceless Swordsmanship to the Extreme state, along with integrating it with the extreme state Water Dragon Roar Swordsmanship, he had a chance to defeat a stronger opponent and challenge foes of higher levels.

But before that, he needed to endure more.

Others learned swordsmanship through lengthy practice. 

But Su Chen was extraordinary; he learned swordsmanship... by risking his life!

If fighting is the best teacher, then death... is the best lesson!

After all, others can only learn such a lesson once in their lives, but Su Chen could experience it countless times, ensuring he wouldn't repeat the same mistakes in the future.

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